Fall 2008 Semester Calendar

Fall 2008 Class Schedule Classes in RED are Full, Classes in YELLOW have 1 to 3 openings, Classes in BLUE have at least 4 openings, Classes in PURPLE have been cancelled.

Fall 2008 Course Descriptions Classes in RED are Full, Classes in YELLOW have 1 to 3 openings, Classes in PURPLE have been cancelled, All other classes have at least 4 openings. 

Fall 2008 Tuition

Fall 2008 Parking Permit Application

Fall 2008 Student Registration Form

Fall 2008 Parent Registration Form

Fall 2008 Parent Student Agreement

Tuition Due This Week

We will have a tuition drop box on the scanner table and on Wendy’s table in front of the sanctuary. You may just drop the checks into the box. The checks need to be made out to each individual teacher. However, if you have more than one class with one teacher, you may write just one check. Please write the class name, and if you have more than one child, write the child’s name on the memo line. This helps Wendy to post them correctly and helps the teacher know where to apply the check.

The tuition listing includes materials fees, but if you’ve already paid materials fees once this semester, then you will only have to pay tuition on the first Thursday of September, October, and November.

Thank you

Tuition Information

Please remember that tuition is due on the first Thursday of each month. If you’ll bring your checks already made out, you’ll save yourself some time on Thursday. You don't need to place them in an envelope. Just drop them in either tuition box; there is one near the scanner and one on Wendy's table. Thank You Very Much!!

 If you forget to drop your check in the box and want to avoid late fees, you may mail your checks to me at:

Wendy Barnett
8405 Northshore Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37919

Checks must be received by the following Tuesday to avoid late fees

ID Badges and Photos

If you have a good ID badge from last year, please plan to use it. We will start scanning Thursday morning. If you do not yet have an ID badge, you’ll need to sign in.

I printed new badges for all 6th graders and 9th graders since their badge color will change this year. I’m working on making new badges for everyone who had their picture taken at orientation. Please check at the scanner for those badges. These first badges are free, but if you lose yours, we charge $5 to remake another one.

If you have red or yellow lanyards or blue, green, or white badge reels from last year that you will not be using this year, please bring them and leave them with the scanner/hall patrol. We can save some money if we recycle those.

We will be taking ID pictures Thursday morning in the library. If you have not already had your ID picture taken, please try to allow a little extra time either before classes or after, or during a break to get your ID pictures made. We will try to have someone to take the pictures Thursday afternoon also, but that is not definite yet.

Refund Policy

Due to losing a few families over the past week who were registered for many classes, we want to take the time to remind you of our refund policy.

We do not refund pre-paids.

If there is someone on the waiting list, or if someone comes along who wants to take the class, we try to have the new family write the first check to the family leaving. This is not guaranteed because as you can imagine it gets really hairy at this time of the year. We never refund registration fees because our administrative team spends quite a bit of time going through the registration process with each family.

At this time, our waiting lists are small except for a few classes. Many families on the wait list have already made other plans. Thank you for understanding the policy-it is a written policy that is signed by each family with registration materials.

Voice, Guitar and Choir Lessons

The Voice Class will be offered from 1:30-2:30. It is open to any age (moms too!). There will be lots of individual attention with weekly opportunities for performance and confidence building. This is also a great class for those who already play an instrument but haven't had any vocal training, or for those with prior vocal training that need to get their nerves under control by singing in front of others on a regular basis. The class fee is $30 a month.

Items Needed 

We are still looking for the following items for the school year:
Vacuums (need 2)
Fans-need several
TVs, DVDs for the rooms

If you have any of these things that you are willing to donate, please email Mary at mwegman@knology.net. Thanks.

New Family Liaison

Thursday Connection has a new contact person for those interested in joining our group. Manuela Ptacek is our liaison for new families. She will be happy to answer questions for any new families interested in our group. Manuela may be reached at 531-1719 or at manuela@thursdayconnection.org.  

Teacher Biographies

This year, one of our parents suggested that we offer teacher biographies for all to browse while choosing teachers. We hope that you all find this useful as you make your decisions for next year. Many thanks to Heather Killian for the idea and for taking the time to put it together for us!

Teacher Biographies

Parking Permits

We, the board of TC, have decided to implement a mandatory parking permit for each vehicle. This is is to help ensure the safety of all students at Thursday Connection. There are many people coming to and leaving the premises, and this will allow us to keep track of vehicles that are not associated with Thursday Connection. There have also been incidences of speeding in the parking lot, and we want to stress to everyone driving on the premises the utmost importance of slowing down and exercising caution. If any more incidences of speeding occur, having descriptions of cars on record will facilitate corrective action. The cost for the permits will be $5 per family per year. This is to be paid at registration. Make checks payable to Thursday Connection.

We deliberated on this for some time, and as a board felt that the possible consequences if we don't do this and someone gets hurt, outweigh the extra hassle and expense to all of us. Ten miles per hour (10 MPH) feels very slow, however, that is a standard speed limit for school zones in their immediate traffic circles. Some even have 5 mph limits.

We adults need to be extra mindful and set good examples for our children and to talk about this with our teens. Emphasizing safety pro actively before anything bad happens should help our young people learn to judge safe speeds for different situations (generally 55-65 mph for Interstates, 30-45 for highways, 20-25 for neighborhoods, and 5-10 for school parking lots where lots of children are present) and could possibly save us much sorrow and regret.

Cedar Springs Discount

Once again, Cedar Springs Christian Store will be partnering with Thursday Connection by offering our families a discount on curriculum. They will offer a 15% discount on any item required for a Thursday Connection class, 10% on everything else. Also, there is no sales tax charged on curriculum purchases. Please take the time to offer your appreciation to them when you order from them for the fall.

Registration Questions Answered

Students at Thursday Connection may take as many or as few classes as they choose; there is no minimum requirement on the number of classes taken.

Please remember that the teachers can NOT offer you a spot in their class. They do not know the most recent head counts. All registrations must be done through the Thursday Connection administration—using official drop/ add forms. If you haven’t filled out those forms, you are NOT registered for the class.

On the same note, please do not go directly to the teachers asking for scholarships. You must fill out a scholarship application. Most monies are gone for this year. The teachers all give us scholarships for the annual fund, and it is not fair for them to be approached directly by you. There are a lot of needs in our community and we try to distribute the money as fairly as possible.

Weather and Illness Reminder

If Knox County Schools close due to winter weather, we will do likewise. We do not delay if they delay-we run on a regular schedule. If they close for Flu or sickness, we do not close.

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