Thrive - A Guide to Life at Legacy

THR VE A GUIDE TO LIFE AT LEGACY FOR CURRENT & NEW FAMILIES 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR

UPDATED: JANUARY 12 2022

WELCOME TO LEGACY

BILL MCGEE

HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dear Fellow Eagles: Welcome to the 2021-22 school year at Legacy Christian Academy!

We are delighted to partner with you in the education of your children, and we look forward to helping you shape their spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical well-being.

We rejoice and look forward to a return to “normalcy” during the 2021-22 school year. One feature of normalcy at LCA is a return to in-person learning, supplemented by frequent in-person events and activities where we gather as a community to bond and enjoy fellowship with one another. It’s all part of our core value of building covenant relationships “that foster mutual support, respect, and commitment to the welfare of others.”

We are pleased to offer this guide to serve as a handy reference in your journey with us. It should answer many of your questions and provide direction as "Eagle Nation" takes flight for the new school year. Please note that more information is forthcoming this summer, and we will be updating this publication with additional releases.

Thank you for being an important part of this special community of believers who seek to advance God’s Kingdom by educating and preparing his children to be strong leaders with biblical convictions. Together, we will Thrive@Legacy.

Faithfully yours,

Bill McGee Head of School

"WE LOOK FORWARD TO HELPING YOU SHAPE THEIR SPIRITUAL, INTELLECTUAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING"

Table of Contents ALL-SCHOOL INFO

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ATHLETICS

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LOWER SCHOOL

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

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UPPER SCHOOL

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EVENTS & ACTIVITES

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VISION Legacy Christian Academy is the school of choice for committed Christian families in North Texas who desire the best Christ-centered education for their children.

MISSION Legacy Christian Academy develops strong leaders with biblical convictions who are equipped to succeed in college and beyond.

We accomplish this mission through a balanced approach that honors and upholds Challenging Academics Robust Fine Arts Competitive Athletics Positive Mentoring Relationships Covenant Partnerships with Christian families

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THE LEGACY PROMISE Legacy Christian Academy is more than a school. It is more than any one class, any one teacher, or any one student. It is more than any one person. Legacy Christian Academy is a Christian community, made whole by every student, parent, faculty and staff member. We are united through our common faith in Jesus Christ.

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KNOW YOUR CHILD

LOVE YOUR CHILD

PREPARE YOUR CHILD

We promise that we will take a personal interest in your child's welfare and progress. We will know each child's strengths and weaknesses. We will not allow him or her to fall through the cracks. We will treat your child as if he or she is one of our own. And we will reinforce the truth that he or she is made in God's image and reflects His glory.

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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM

BILL MCGEE

KEVIN MOSLEY

Head of School bill.mcgee@legacyca.com

Associate Head of School kevin.mosley@legacyca.com

SHANNON NELSON

GENE POTTS

DANIEL TOWNSLEY

Chief Advancement Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Academic Officer

shannon.nelson@legacyca.com

gene.potts@legacyca.com

daniel.townsley@legacyca.com

TIFFANY MCCOLLUM

DR. JOY BELL

JEFF VEAL

Lower School Principal

Middle School Principal

Upper School Principal

tiffany.mccollum@legacyca.com

joy.bell@legacyca.com

jeff.veal@legacyca.com

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PRE-K – 12 ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

KEVIN MOSLEY

DANIEL TOWNSLEY

Associate Head of School kevin.mosley@legacyca.com

Chief Academic Officer daniel.townsley@legacyca.com

TIFFANY MCCOLLUM

DR. JOY BELL

JEFF VEAL

Lower School Principal

Middle School Principal

Upper School Principal

tiffany.mccollum@legacyca.com

joy.bell@legacyca.com

jeff.veal@legacyca.com

LYNN DUPREE

CHRIS KEYES

Senior Director of

Senior Director of Fine Arts

Athletics & Activities

chris.keyes@legacyca.com

lynn.dupree@legacyca.com

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BRAD BRENNEMAN Chairman, Development Chair

KENNETH CHAPMAN

BRETT BINGHAM

Treasurer, Finance Chair

NICOLE FRANKS

PATRICK DROESCH Vice Chairman, Governance Comittee Chair

NICK JOHNSON

LISA LIBERIS Secretary

JEFF OWENS

DOROTHY SMITH

TRENT WOOD

TAP HERE TO LEARN MORE

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IN-PERSON LEARNING Where Relationships Best Happen Since our founding in 1999, relationships among students, families, teachers, and staff have been at the heart of Legacy. We believe relationships happen best inperson, and for that reason, we are thrilled to exclusively offer on-campus learning for all students during the 2021-2022 school year.

CLASS SIZES For the 2021-2022 school year, LCA intends to return to typical classroom capacities. Note that average capacities do not necessarily reflect actual class sizes, which will vary based on overall grade enrollment and course interest.

2021-2022 Average Class Size

Pre-K 3 - Jr. Kinder.: 14 Kindergarten: 16 Grades 1-4: 20 Grades 5-12: 22

*In grades Pre-K–Grade 2, capacities may increase by two with the addition of a full-time teacher aide in the classroom.

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STUDENT HANDBOOK

Login to your FACTS portal to review the full Student Handbook, which includes pertinent information regarding dress code, technology, grading, communications, etc.

DRESS CODE & UNIFORMS You will find the LCA Uniform Standard, here. Tap here to view the 21-22 Dress Code FAQ webpage.

LCA is excited to partner with Risse Brothers School Uniforms for the 21-22 school year. Risse Brothers has a storefront located at 4452 Beltway Drive in Addison, Texas 75001. You can reach them at 972-231-2903.

Students are still allowed to wear Dennis uniforms.

The overall look of the LCA uniforms will remain the same.

If you have questions, please email questions@legacyca.com ALL LCA students may wear Legacy Spirit apparel on Fridays along with blue denim jeans, shorts, or khakis.

Girls may not wear jeggings. No holes, rips of any kind, decorations, elastic or cut-offs are allowed. Length and tightness of garments must meet modesty guidelines.

Additionally, students may wear any LCA sweatshirts/hoodies apparel on Spirit Dress days. Official LCA Spirit Dress may be purchased through the LCA Online Spirit Shop. New families receive a 10% discount courtesy of PTF!

LUNCH ACCOUNT LCA partners with SAGE Dining to provide lunch services to students in all grade levels. To learn more about how the lunch program works, TAP HERE or go to Lunch Menu-SAGE Dining in the LCA Community App.

SPIRIT WEAR

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EAGLE ATHLETICS TAP HERE to visit the Eagle Athletics website.

SPORTS Basketball*

Golf

Swimming*

Baseball (M)

Soccer*

Tennis

Cheer (F)*

Softball (F)

Track & Field*

Cross Country*

Sporting Clays*

Volleyball (F)*

Football (M)*

In partnership with TAPPS, LCA uses RankOne as a system to manage the forms required for student-athletes.

TAPPS TAPPS Parent Portal for access to: Grade specific forms Transfer forms (PAPFs) Physical forms

If you have questions, please email Athletics.

Sports are offered for both Male & Female unless otherwise noted *Offered for 7th & 8th Grade Students

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EAGLE ATHLETICS QUICK LINKS Purchase a Media Guide Ad Sign up for Athletics Booster Club Purchase Tickets to Athletic Events LCA Letter Jacket Orders take place in November To update current letter jacket, email Maverick Awards Team Apparel Shops Sideline Store Volleyball - Football - Cheer - Cross Country Schedules Volleyball - Football - Cross Country

Contact Information Fall Sports: Football: Scott Smith Cross Country: David Heaton Volleyball: Kelly Rothacker Cheer: Morgan Sugg

Winter Sports:

Spring Sports:

Basketball (M): Cole Johnson

Baseball: Andrew Embry

Basketball (F): Lynn Meger

Softball: Rich Zdrojewski

Soccer (M): Monty Page

Track (M): Braden Smith

Soccer (F): Jack Martin

Track (F): Shelby Wade

Swimming: Bill Dorsey

Tennis: Andy Franco Golf: Dwayne Hamilton

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HELPFUL APPS LCA Community App Everything you need to know about LCA at your fingertips on your iPhone or Android device.

RenWeb Home App Access school directory and handbook, as well as update demographic and contact information on your iPhone or Android device. District code: LEGACY-TX Schoology Access Middle and Upper School lesson plans, homework, and grades on your iPhone or Android device.

SeeSaw Access Lower School classroom info and lesson plans.

Tap to download on your iPhone or Android device.

MKS (My Kids Spending) Manage your child’s lunch account on your iPhone or Android device.

Touch of SAGE Access lunch menu for each campus via SAGE Dining’s app on your iPhone or Android device.

TAPPS TV Stream Varsity Football and other school events LIVE for FREE on your iPhone or Android device.

NFHS Network Varsity, JV, and Middle School athletics contests (nonfootball) are LIVE for FREE on your iPhone or Android device.

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LEGACY EXTENDED CARE (LEC) Legacy families may register for extended childcare options at an additional expense. To register, TAP HERE or LEC in the LCA Community App. Who: PreK3-5th Grade ONLY When: from dismissal -6:00PM Registration: $100/student (amount applied to first month’s tuition) Monthly Cost: $350/student/month Coordinator: Candi Gartner, candi.gartner@legacyca.com

STUDENT ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION ALL parents must complete the Student Attendance Notification form if your child(ren) will be absent, arrive late, or need to leave early. Each division may have additional instructions, but everyone must complete this form as the first step. To access the form, TAP HERE or Attendance/Absence Notification in the LCA Community App.

MEDICATION FORMS In order for students to receive medication while at school, a Medical Administration Form must be on file.

Lower School & Middle School students, please return completed forms to Nurse Lester.

Upper School students, please return completed forms to Nurse Detloff.

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TAP Here for 2021-2022 School Year Calendar

START & END TIMES Pre-K 3–Kindergarten: 8:15 AM / 3:00 PM Grades 1–4: 8:15 AM / 3:15 PM Middle School: 9:00 AM / 3:40 PM *Upper School: 8:30 AM / 3:30 PM

DROP-OFF TIMES Pre-K3–Kindergarten: 7:30AM, Pre-K Doors Grades 1–8: 7:30 AM, West Entrance *Upper School: 8:00 AM / 3:30 PM *Upper School Wednesday Schedule: 8:30 AM Drop-off, 9:15 AM Start

NORTH CAMPUS CARLINE MAP | SOUTH CAMPUS CARLINE MAP TAP HERE FOR CARLINE REGISTRATION FORM COMING SOON!

This is only for current families who have a child in Early Education through 6th grade. New families do not need to request carline tags as they will receive their tags via email.

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SUMMER READING & MATH Pre-K3 - Junior Kindergarten Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th & 8th Grade 9th-12th Grade

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CAMPUS VISITORS & SECURITY Safety is a top priority at Legacy.

During the school day, all visitors to campus must check in at the front office and provide their driver’s license. Each guest is issued a badge to be worn while they are on campus.

LCA has two armed security officers on campus during the school day and for school-sponsored events.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS Our Student Accounts Manager, Whitney Younts, can assist with any tuition and billing questions, including any questions related to our Indexed Tuition Program.

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LOWER SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM

TIFFANY MCCOLLUM

MIKE HALL

Lower School Principal tiffany.mccollum@legacyca.com

Lower School Assistant Principal mike.hall@legacyca.com

KATHY LITTLETON

KRISTIN GORDON

Lower School Administrative Assistant kathy.littleton@legacyca.com

Lower School Guidance Counselor kristin.gordon@legacyca.com

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LOWER SCHOOL Grades Pre-K - 4 Location: South Campus - 1st Floor Student schedules and teacher placement will be available prior to Eagle Expo (8/10).

Chapel: Wednesdays Specials: Art, Library, Music, PE, Science Lab, Spanish, Technology Character Charts Advanced Academic Resources for Knowledge (AARK) Program: LCA's Gifted & Talented Program coming Fall 2021!

School Supplies: All necessary school supplies for students in our lower school program are included in tuition.

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LOWER SCHOOL Grades Pre-K - 4 Drop-Off & Pick-up information If you need to pick up or drop off your child outside of carline time, you must park and sign in/out with the receptionist.

What to Bring Backpacks are needed daily - even on Early Dismissal Days. A daily folder with information, communication, notes, etc. Please check your child’s backpack for their daily folder. Rolling backpacks are not permitted.

Your child will need a change of clothes.* Small blanket for rest time.**

*Pre-K and Kinder only **Pre-K only

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LOWER SCHOOL Grades Pre-K - 4 toy policy All toys, stuffed animals, and electronics should be kept at home to prevent distractions. Your child may bring a toy and photos for “Show and Tell” during his or her designated time to be the “Star of the Week.”

LUNCH & SNACK Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, and Jr. Kindergarten Each child has the option to bring his or her own lunch, drinks, and snack to school each day or purchase a lunch from SAGE. Classes will eat lunch in their classroom. Please provide all necessary utensils for your child’s food (napkins, spoons, etc.).

We request that healthy items are sent for lunch and snacks.

Red drinks are not permitted.

Please cut and peel any fruit, as this allows eating to go smoother.

Heating of the students lunch will not be permitted.

Please label your child’s lunch container with his or her name in case of a mix-up.

You will be notified if your child’s class will be nut-free this school year. The school nurse reviews each child’s file to determine allergies in each class.

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LOWER SCHOOL Grades Pre-K - 4 LUNCH & SNACK (cont.)

Kindergarten - 4th Kindergarten - 4th grade students eat in the cafeteria. You are welcome to join your child for lunch. Parents and special guests sit at tables closest to the microwaves.

Please send silverware in your child’s lunchbox if needed.

No microwaveable food please.

Pack a HEALTHY snack everyday that is ready to eat and labeled as SNACK. Appetites usually go up at the end of the day (protein & healthy carbs).

Water bottles Please send a “pop top” style water bottle labeled with your child’s name each day. Please do not send bottles with screw lids or a large opening as they tend to spill easily over tables and floors. Brain research indicates that water is essential to the learning process.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM

DR. JOY BELL

JOEY ROACH

Middle School Principal joy.bell@legacyca.com

Middle School Assistant Principal joey.roach@legacyca.com

COURTNEY JENNINGS

DR. LANA SNEAR

Senior Director of Middle School Academics courtney.jennings@legacyca.com

Middle School Guidance Counselor lana.snear@legacyca.com

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MIDDLE SCHOOL Grades 5 - 8 Location: South Campus - 2nd Floor Student schedules and teacher placement will be available prior to Eagle Expo (8/10).

Chapel: Fridays Schedules: 5th & 6th Grade, 7th & 8th Grade Unique Middle School Programs: House: LCA’s newly launched house system for grades 5-8, which includes Squads, smaller same-sex mentor groups within each House.

LCA YOU!: Students develop a greater understanding of who they are and gain the skills to navigate the challenges of their social and emotional world.

Lockers Students will be assigned a locker near their homeroom classes at Eagle Expo when they receive their schedules.

Books and backpacks will need to be kept in those lockers. No rolling backpacks are allowed. 7th/8th grade students will be issued an extra shared locker for their athletic bags

Calculator Requirement*: All students in Grades 5-8 must provide the following: Grades 5-7: TI-30XIIS calculator Grade 8: either the TI-84CE or TI-84 PlusC Silver Edition calculator *Calculators are NOT included as a part of the school supplies included in tuition.

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UPPER SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM

JEFF VEAL

ANDREW EMBRY

Upper School Principal jeff.veal@legacyca.com

Upper School Assistant Principal andrew.embry@legacyca.com

MEGAN HANNA

CHERYL CRAWFORD

Senior Director of Upper School Academics megan.hanna@legacyca.com

Upper School Administrative Assistant cheryl.crawford@legacyca.com

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UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT SUPPORT

JENA SNYDER

REBEKAH MCINTOSH

Director of Guidance Counseling jena.sydner@legacyca.com

Director of College Advising rebekah.mcintosh@legacyca.com

CRISSY YOUNG

HOLLY HAMMOND

TARA CROSS

College Advising Administrative Assistant/Registrar crissy.young@legacyca.com

Director of Legacy Learning Center & Learning Specialist holly.hammond@legacyca.com

North Campus Receptionist tara.cross@legacyca.com

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UPPER SCHOOL Grades 9 -12 Location: North Campus, Main Building Student schedules will be available at Eagle Expo, 8/10 Chapel: Tuesdays Formal Dress Uniform: Required for 2021-2022 Schedules: Daily Schedule, Weekly Block, Wednesday Enrichment ALL US Students need to register their vehicle through the Upper School Vehicle Registration Form - even if they have registered in previous years. *Calculator Requirements: All students in Grades 9-12 must provide their own TI-84CE or TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition calculator. *1:1 Device Requirements: All students in grades 9-12 are required to have a personal laptop or tablet on first day of school. TAP HERE for a list of approved devices, software requirements, and more program details. *Items NOT included as part of the school supplies included in tuition and must be provided by the family.

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PARENT TEACHER FELLOWSHIP (PTF) Parent partnership is at the center of our relationship with families.

Joining LCA is more than joining a school; it's joining a family.

Sign up to volunteer!

Kickoff in the fall - more information coming soon!

Monthly Prayer Walk: Kickoff in the fall - more information coming soon!

Eagle Mama Women’s Ministry:

Need Prayer?

Kickoff in the fall - more information coming soon!

Contact prayer@legacyca.com.

Men’s & Women’s Bible Studies:

LCA CARES It is our hope to be able to minister to the LCA community when needs arise.

Through the Parent Teacher Fellowship Care Ministry and Prayer Ministry Team we are able to serve each other by providing meals and by lifting each other up through prayer and encouragement. Tap here to learn more.

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES FALL 2021

EAGLE EXPO AUGUST 10 , 5-8 PM You won’t want to miss this re-imagined Back to School Bash / Meet the Teacher event for the 2122 school year. Classroom teachers and schedules will be confirmed in advance of this special night.

UPPER SCHOOL ORIENTATION

1ST DAY OF SCHOOL!

AUGUST 11

AUGUST 12

New Upper School

The first day of school for all grades is Thursday, August 12.

students and all incoming 9th grade students should plan to attend the Back to School Orientation on from 10:00-11:30 AM, with a lunch following for new Legacy students.

Wear LCA Spirit Dress!

BOOHOO / YAHOO

NEW FAMILY FOOTBALL GAME

TJ TOMENY GOLF CLASSIC

AUGUST 12

AUGUST 13

AUGUST 17

All parents are invited to join us for our annual BooHoo Yahoo event to be held at the football field immediately after drop off on the first day of school. This event is a great time to connect with other parents and hear from Kindergarten and Senior Parents as they BooHoo or Yahoo for their children’s milestones! All are welcome Register today!

New Families are invited

Join us for our annual golf

to join us for the first

tournament at

football scrimmage of the

Stonebridge Ranch

season to cheer on the

Country Club, Hills

Eagles under our Friday

Course, supporting LCA's

Night Lights! New LCA

Stronger Together Fund.

Families - Register today!

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES FALL 2021

PTF KICKOFF AUGUST 19 Join us to learn more about our Parent Teacher Fellowship and volunteer opportunities for the 202122 school year. Register Today!

DAD'S BOOTCAMP AUGUST 21 Calling all LCA dads! Join us early on Saturday, August 21 for food, fellowship, fun and an inspirational message.

Register Today!

FALL MEN'S BIBLE STUDY

EAGLE MAMA WOMEN'S MINISTRY

FALL WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY SEPTEMBER 8 Beginning Wednesday, September 8, join us for a time of fellowship, study of God’s word and connected hearts through small groups. Trace the path of Joseph’s life and learn to recognize when God is working during periods of waiting, trust God’s plan when life doesn’t make sense, and rest in the sufficiency of His presence in every circumstance. His provision is enough, His presence is constant, and His purpose is unstoppable.

Sign up now!

THE STAR GAME

SEPTEMBER 9

SEPTEMBER 10

OCTOBER 2

Join us beginning Thursday,

Join us for a ladies lunch at

Legacy Varsity Football

September 9 for the LCA

Stonebriar Country Club

will play at the Star in

Men’s Bible Study led by Bret

for a time of fellowship and

Frisco!

Coe. Join us as we grow in fellowship and faith through “The Consistent Christ: Jesus in 1 Samuel and 1 Corinthians.” Our Savior is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow! Sign up today!

ministry.

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EVENTS & ACTIVITIES FALL 2021

LEGACY NIGHT

HOMECOMING

OCTOBER 23

OCTOBER 29

Legacy Night is Legacy

A Legacy tradition unlike

Christian Academy’s

any other! Join us on

annual gala that brings

campus in the morning for

our community together

an all school parade and

for a night of fellowship

pep rally. That evening,

and fun! Mark your

we’ll gather for Friday

calendars for this fun date

Night Lights!

EAGLE MAMA WOMEN'S MINISTRY NOVEMBER 12 Join us for a ladies lunch at Stonebriar Country club for a time of fellowship and ministry.

night.

GRANDPARENT BINGO

GRANDPARENTS' DAY

ALUMNI SOCIAL

NOVEMBER 18

NOVEMBER 19

DECEMBER 16

Calling all Grandparents!

Join us for a night of fun and fellowship before Grandparents' Day!

Grandparents of students

All LCA Alumni are

ages Pre-K-6 are welcome

invited to join us for a

to join us on campus for

holiday Alumni Social.

our annual Grandparents’ Day. Grandparents meet teachers, walk the hallways, and enjoy special programs.

Legacy Christian Academy 5000 Academy Drive Frisco, TX 75034 469.633.1330

www.legacyca.com