We hope to see you there!

Raul is most recently coming from Florida. His son, Silojuan, will be a 7th grader at St Basil’s, and his wife will be joining him in September. She is Japanese, and in Japan currently. Please welcome his family when they arrive.

We are anticipating our largest group of students, with 30 registered. Please continue to pray for the ongoing success of the school, for the staff and students. Thank you for your ongoing prayers, your volunteer efforts and your financial support: it is absolutely vital to the ongoing success of our mission.

In Christ,

Matushka Anastasia Reese,
Board President

Father Matthew writes, “What a great week! 5 days with Whitman College science professors and local middle school science teachers. I felt like a kid in a candy store. I am excited for next year and science!”

More information: Whitman College Science Outreach

Some things that sold well last year:

• Clothing items
• Children’s clothing, toys, furniture
• Wall hangings
• Furniture
• Misc kitchen/housewares

We will try to advertise items to be included in the sale through the  Internet a little bit ahead of time if you will let us know what they are. If you have things that you are unable to store, we have a little bit of storage room set aside.  It is not a huge space, so please only consider it as a last resort.

In preparation we are looking for volunteers to participate in many preparatory tasks (painting signs, writing ads, previewing the price sheet).  If you have a little time and energy for this worthy cause please let a member of this year’s steering committee know — Matushka Marilyn, Elise Adams or Elizabeth Sturgill.

The artwork will be on display for the month of June, and is for sale. The sale is serving as a fundraiser for St Basil’s.

Thursday evening, June 9, there will be an artist’s reception with light refreshments, from 6:30-8. Please come and meet the artists and share in an evening with the St Basil families.

PLEASE vote for St. Basil Academy of Classical Studies. We need all the support we can get. Vote, then send the information to all your relatives, friends and neighbors asking them to vote as well. Every vote will count.

When entering the site please be sure to type the name of the business as St. Basil Academy of Classical Studies on 2346 South Wilbur Avenue, Walla Walla. This is how we’re registered.

Please go online and vote. Here is the link. It’s really simple. Feel free to say a few words if you can. Thanks in advance for doing this — YOUR VOTE COUNTS.

http://lovealocalbusiness.intuit.com/business/St-Basil-Academy/99889?vtid=email_conf_fan

Through the prayers of St Basil and all the Saints.

The Full Time teacher will have a wage of $32-36,000/year, depending on experience and qualifications, contracted for 180 days/year. The part time teacher will have a wage of $14-$15/hour, depending on experience and qualifications, working approximately 15 hours /week, 180 days / year. For a full job description, see below. The required and desired qualifications are the same for both positions.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to fatherjesse@gmail.com. Questions may also be addressed to him as well.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, spiritual, and physical growth. The position of Teacher requires a love of life-long learning, knowledge and understanding of teaching strategies to support all students in learning, the ability to create a nurturing Christian learning environment, and a high level of stamina. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program for the courses assigned them by the Headmaster.

Inherent in the position are such responsibilities as adherence to the St. Basil Academy Mission Statement, Policy Manual, By-Laws and Student Handbook. The Teacher will work cooperatively with the Headmaster, Administrator, Staff and Parents; participate in staff meetings, field trips, school programs and special activities as requested by Headmaster.

The Teacher will report directly to the Headmaster and shall be evaluated at least annually by the Headmaster. The Teacher shall be provided with a written performance evaluation.

Prerequisite Qualifications

• Teacher must be a practicing Orthodox Christian.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher (Masters degree preferred).
• State Certification preferred but not required.
• Mastery of subject areas taught.
• Strong written and oral skills.
• Ability to manage multi-grade classrooms for students, grades K-8.
• Ability to identify, select and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varied backgrounds, learning styles and levels of mastery.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and present to Headmaster in timely fashion.
• Instruct students in subject areas assigned.
• Assess student progress and make regular reports to Headmaster.
• Communicate effectively, both written and oral, with students, parents, and staff.
• Assist in assessment of changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement.
• Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Assume responsibility for meeting course and student performance goals.
• Demonstrate gains in student performance
• Perform other school or classroom duties and responsibilities as assigned by Headmaster

The winning word: geography.

Congratulations to Daniel, and to fellow Saint Basil students Peter Janis, Selah Kone and Gus Senter!

Congratulations to you both!

Our Spring 2011 newsletter is here!

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