Matthew 2:6

And you, O Bethlehem in the land of Judah, are not least among the ruling cities of Judah, for a ruler will come from you who will be the shepherd for my people Israel.
Matthew 2:6 NLT

Grow in Christ

I close my letter with these last words: Be Happy. Grow in Christ. Pay attention to what I have said. Live in harmony and peace. And may the God of love and peace be with you.

2 Corinthians 13:11 TLB

Merry Christmas!

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6 NIV

God with us

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel...God with us.

Matthew 1:23 KJV

God sent his Son

But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of the sons.

Galatians 4:4-5 NIV

The Word was made flesh

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

John 1:14 KJV

Our Alumni Family is Growing, Congrats Jimmy & Kim!

  This is a photo of Jimmy Fabrizio, his wife Kim and baby. An alum from 2006, Jimmy is a graduate of Geneva College and majored in youth ministry.  He is looking forward to working as a Youth Pastor in a Pennsylvania church.  Recently we learned that another baby is due in early summer. Congratulations!  


  Follow Jimmy on his blog at:  http://jimmyfabrizio.wordpress.com/






Upton Lake Christian School
Clinton Corners, NY

The Christmas Story Pt 3

¹⁶So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger.

 ¹⁷When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child.

 ¹⁸And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds.

 ¹⁹But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.

 ²⁰The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them.

Luke 2:16-20

The Christmas Story Pt 2

⁸In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night.

 ⁹And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened.

 ¹⁰But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;

 ¹¹for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

 ¹²"This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

 ¹³And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
    ¹⁴"Glory to God in the highest,
         And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased."

 ¹⁵When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, "Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us."

Luke 2:8-15

Some Events to Keep in Mind...

  Christmas Concert

The Greatest Gift - Friday, December 17, 2010 at 7:00pm  Visit this blog post for more information Christmas Concert

  PFF Meeting

The next ULCS PFF meeting will be on Tuesday, January 4th at 3:15pm in the kitchen of the HS.  Agenda items will include: January talent show, and report on playground equipment.

  Talent Show

Our annual Talent Show will be held Friday, January 21st. There will be a pasta dinner at 6:00pm and the show will begin at 7:00pm. Sign up with Miss. Garcia or Mrs. Greer by January 4th if you'd like to perform.

  Box Top Pizza Party Challenge

Start collecting box tops now, challenge ends on February 25 2011. Visit this blog post for more information Box Top Pizza Party Challenge

Upton Lake Christian School

Clinton Corners, NY

The Christmas Story Pt 1

¹Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth...

 ³And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city.

 ⁴Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,

 ⁵in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child.

 ⁶While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth.

 ⁷And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Luke 2:1, 3-7


Upton Lake Christian School
Clinton Corners, NY

Citrus Pop Video

  Citrus Pop was inspired by Brandon Baxter while we were preparing to shoot another video. While we were on dinner break, Baxter started acting with his glass of Citrus Pop. The more we started joking about the drink, the more we wanted to turn it into a commercial. This video is the result. Completely unplanned, yet a great introduction of things to come!
 -Matt Bartolomeo, Film Teacher at Upton Lake Christian School



Upton Lake Christian School

Sing for Joy of Heart

Emotions were never meant to be bottled up inside. When we try to contain them, the pressure builds. Usually, we think of this mounting accumulation of strong feelings in negative ways. Too often, suppressed anger builds until it boils over in rash deeds and scathing words. The sadness we attempt to hide will lead to a storm of tears. When we try to keep our fears under wraps, they can mount up until we're in panic. But have you ever considered that our other good emotions tend to spill over into our lives, as well? Take joy, for example. When our hearts are filled with joy to the point of overflowing, it bubbles over. And how do we express this abundant joy? According to Scripture, we sing for joy of heart.
- Patsy Clairmont Contagious Joy

Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart. - Isaiah 66:14

Stop Motion Video of Thanksgiving Dinner at Upton Lake

A video of this year's annual Thanksgiving Dinner which took place on Nov 23 2010 at Upton Lake Christian School. What do you think?


Upton Lake Christian School
Clinton Corners, NY
(845) 266-3497

Thanksgiving Break!

 Today we had an all school Thanksgiving lunch at Upton Lake... turkey, corn, salad, biscuits, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, apple cider, oh and lots and lots of pie... mmmm delicious! Now everyone is on Thanksgiving Break! Rest up, enjoy your family, friends, and of course - food! We'll see you back in school on Monday! :)

*Check back soon for a stop-motion video of the school enjoying lunch! 

 Always be joyful. Always keep on praying. No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18


Upton Lake Christian School
Clinton Corners, NY
(845) 266-3497

Christmas Concert at Upton Lake!

Christmas Concert! The Greatest Gift
Friday, December 17, 2010 at 7:00pm

*Students need to arrive promptly at 6:30pm and report to their classrooms. 

This concert's theme is The Greatest Gift. The concert will revolve around the idea of giving of ourselves through our talents and actions in order to honor the true greatest gift, Jesus Christ. So often Christmas is a time where children think of what they are going to get under the Christmas tree instead of what they will give. On this night we want to turn our attention, our praise and our focus to the true meaning of Christmas and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ! 

DVD's of the concert will be available to order for only $10. Wouldn't you rather let us do the videotaping so you can enjoy the live concert? ;)


Upton Lake Christian School
Clinton Corners, NY
(845) 266-3497

Psalm 3:3-4

But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. I call out to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain.

Psalm 3:3-4

Philippians 4:8

 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Philippians 4:8

Alise Cain, of Coastlands Consultants

Visiting Upton Lake Christian School as a mentor from Coastlands Consultants has been a wonderful experience so far!
The students are so polite and well behaved. They have been responding to the chapel time and teachings so well. They are getting excited about God and we hope and pray that He is radically changing and encountering their hearts during this Spiritual Emphasis Week.
My favorite part has been doing worship with the students, watching them sing from their hearts to God, and just being with them during recess. God has opened up many opportunities for relationships to form and grow and that is one of my favorite parts of this ministry.

Psalm 1:1-2

Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,  but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night. 

Psalm 1:1-2

Box Top Pizza Party Challenge!

Spiritual Empahasis Week at Upton Lake

This week at Upton Lake is Spiritual Emphasis Week for the Elementary Students. The Coastlands Team is here working with the students throughout the week, encouraging them with their walk with God.

The theme of this week is Be Courageous Even When You're the Only One - "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9b

For more information please visit the Coastlands Team website at http://www.coastlands.us/

Philippians 4:4-7 NIV

⁴ Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! ⁵ Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. ⁶ Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Thanksgiving Lunch!

Just in case yours got eaten by the dog. Here's a copy of the All School Thanksgiving Lunch form. They need to be in by Wednesday 11/10/10. We're doing things a little different this year so be sure to check out the form if yours didn't make it home ;-)

Hebrews 11:6

And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him
Hebrews 11:6 NLT

PFF Meeting at Upton Lake

The next ULCS PFF meeting will be on Thursday, Dec. 2nd at 3:15pm in the kitchen of the HS.  Agenda items will include: support for Christmas concert, Christmas fund raisers, January talent show, and report on playground equipment.

James 1: 2-4

² Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, ³for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. ⁴And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.


So I'm thinking of posting a verse every day or every few days... what do you guys think? This is one that I find encouraging. 

its a little rainy here at Upton Lake today :)

Spirit Week and Homecoming

Last week, October 18 through the 23rd, was Spirit Week and Homecoming here at Upton Lake Christian School.  Here are a few images from the week!

students having fun on the school-wide boat trip on the Hudson River

the junior and senior class all decked out for "80's gym day"

jog-a-thon

the eagle mascot participating in the jog-a-thon :)

students cheering for the soccer teams during the pep rally

students enjoying the alumni vs varsity soccer game