TCS News
TCSNews
The week of November 26, 2007
A weekly email newsletter from Timothy Christian Schools to keep you informed, involved and invited.
Our Mission: “Serving God and His people, Timothy Christian Schools develops academically prepared Christian disciples who embrace Christ’s call to transform the world.”
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Tithing, of course, is the idea of giving ten percent to the church. You might argue that that’s Old Testament law and we’re not bound by it anymore. But what we are bound by—at least, what our love for our God should be driving us to—is the principle that we give generously, that we give regularly, and that we give off the top, from the very best that we have.” --James R. Van Tholen in “Where All Hope Lies”
NEW ON THE TIMOTHY WEBSITE: www.timothychristian.com
Timothy Wins Math Triathlon 5th Straight Year
Also, watch for the December Cafeteria Menu and photos from visit of Congressman Peter Roskam and also of our Honduran guests, hosted by the 3rd grade.
TIMOTHY REIGNS AS MATH TRIATHLON CHAMP
Led by teachers Marge Bogdalek, Ann Bakker and Jane Duiven our Elementary School Math Team once again took 1st place at the Math Triathalon held at Trinity Christian College. This annual event has the students participating in both individual and relay “math” events, in which they can showcase their Math skills. They brought back a beautiful trophy for their efforts. Congratulations to all!
(We announced this last week, but didn’t have a picture at the time. It’s worth repeating!)
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
Mark the dates on your calendar and celebrate Christ’s birth with the music of the season, presented by Timothy’s Music department!
Monday, December 3 – 7:30 pm – HS Band & Orchestra
Monday, December 10 – 7:30 pm – MS Band & Orchestra
Sunday, December 16 – 2:30 pm – Concert Choir & Varsity Choir
Monday, December 17 – 7:30 pm – 5th & 6th Grade Band & Orchestra
OPEN KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Do you have a child that will be in Kindergarten in the fall of 2008? Open Kindergarten registration for Timothy’s 2008 year begins Monday, November 26th. Elementary doors open at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome! Please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate and $100 for the application fee. Any questions? Contact marketing director Rudi Gesch at 630.782.4043 or at gesch@timothychristian.com
FRESHMAN BOYS TAKE 1ST PLACE IN THANKSGIVING TOURNAMENT
The freshman team won two games on Friday and one on Saturday to claim the championship of the Driscoll Catholic Thanksgiving tournament.
Their first tourney victory on Friday came against a scrappy team of Tigers from Elmwood Park. The final score was TC 36 – Elmwood Park 19. Troy Ellens led the team in scoring with 12 points and grabbed 7 errant shots. Mike Pizzello had 6 steals and 5 assists to go along with his 9 points. Nathan Ziegler chipped in with 8 points.
In the second game of the day, we jumped out to a 34-6 halftime lead…extending that to 48-14 at the end of the 3rd quarter. The Lisle Lions staged a furious 4th quarter comeback, but we held on to record a 52-40 victory. Pizzello led the team in scoring with 14 points while again helping out on the boards with 5 rebounds. Peter Matthews contributed 13 points…including being a perfect 3-3 from beyond the three-point arc. Nate Ziegler added 9 points.
Our Saturday game was against Driscoll Catholic (also 2-0 at the time). After being knotted up 9-9 at the end of the first quarter, the Highlanders took a 17-15 lead into the locker room at halftime. Timothy played very good team defense in the 2nd half holding Driscoll to 9 points, while scoring 22. Final score TC 37 – Driscoll 26. Troy Ellens had 15 points and 8 rebounds; Mike Pizzello added 10 points and 6 rebounds.
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL HOME OPENERS
Join us for our home season openers. The Boys’ face Immaculate Conception this Tuesday night, beginning at 4:30 pm and our Girls’ first home game is Friday, December 14, beginning at 4:30 pm, vs. Lisle. Be sure to check out website calendar for game schedules. Go Trojans!
MUSIC FESTIVAL COMING TO TIMOTHY
Timothy will host a music festival featuring adjudicators from the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music on January 26th, 2008? The event is for students in grades 7-12 in the categories of voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion. Sign-up forms are available with all 7-12 music teachers.
CONGRESSMAN PETER ROSKAM VISITS 8TH GRADE
Our 8th grade students welcomed a special guest on Monday morning as Congressman Peter J. Roskam came and spoke to our students. He immediately engaged the students with a fictitious proposed bill that 12 year olds should be allowed to drive. He explained what would happen to that bill, should it pass through the House and Senate and land up at the desk of the President. He then spoke about being a Christian and how that influences his actions and voting. Students were encouraged to ask questions of the Congressman. They asked intelligent questions such as what was his view on the war in Iraq, are there other Christians in the House, how does he feel about politicians being criticized and how he got his start in the political field. Mrs. Judy Sytsma asked him for specific ways we could pray for him and his family and then closed in prayer. A group shot was taken and Congressman Roskam then graciously signed many autographs. It was a time the students (and staff!) won’t forget!
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE
Seniors should continue to complete college applications, allowing the counseling office at least one week to send transcripts and complete any recommendation sections. A transcript request form must be filled out and turned in with all application forms. If you wish to apply to a college or university before the Christmas break, your application must be turned in with all appropriate forms by Friday, December 7. If your application is turned in after that date, there will be no guarantee that it will be processed in time for it to be mailed before December 21. No applications will be processed between December 21 and January 7. Seniors who need a teacher recommendation must request it from the teacher at least two weeks prior to the necessary deadline. A stamped addressed envelope must also be supplied to the teacher.
The counseling department is offering to juniors a preparation class for the April 14 ACT. Excel Edge, Inc. will be presenting a course, ACT 36, to help students become familiar with aspects of the ACT such as content, timing, pacing, and strategies. It will review English and math concepts and provide practice with an actual ACT test. The class will be offered 8 consecutive Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, beginning February 6, 2008. The cost of the course is $205.00. To enroll in the course, please fill out a registration form, which was mailed in each junior report card envelope. Registration forms can also be obtained at the high school office. Registration begins immediately and continues through Friday, December 7.
Timothy Christian High School will host a Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, January 15, at 7:00 PM in the high school choir room. The seminar will be led by a representative from Calvin College with the information being helpful for high school juniors, seniors, and their parents. The purpose of the seminar is to help you understand how your family’s eligibility for need-based aid is determine and to discuss the various options and programs available to help pay for college education. The content of the seminar will assist you no matter what college you are considering. The evening will be very helpful as a first-time introduction to the information that will be required on the FAFSA form.
Advance notice: 8th grade parent/student Timothy Christian High School registration night is scheduled for 7PM on Thursday, February 7, 2008. All Timothy Christian Middle School students and one of their parents should plan to attend this informational evening prior to receiving materials for registration in high school courses.
DRIVERS’ EDUCATION UPDATE
York High School is offering a drivers ed classroom course January 10-March 24, 2008 on Monday and Thursdays from 7-8:30 PM. Registration is open until December 4, 2007. If interested, please pick up an information sheet and registration form from Timothy’s high school office.
JOIN THE “BENEFIT BAR” MOVEMENT
Did you know that already 82 (up from the 59 reported last week) Timothy community members are helping raise funds for Timothy just by surfing the web? Join this growing group by downloading the benefit bar. Go to the Timothy website and click on the “Benefit Bar” logo on the right hand side to learn more, or simply go to this link: http://www.timothychristian.com/benefitbar.php . It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s a new way to surf the web while benefiting Timothy at the same time.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS ARE IN!
We have the Chicago West/Central, Chicago North/Northwest and the Chicago South/Southwest editions of the popular Entertainment books for sale in the elementary/middle school office for $20.00. Checks need to be written to Timothy Christian P.I.E. This is another fundraising and service project sponsored by Partners in Education.
ALMOND PASTE AVAILABLE
Looking for Almond Paste for your holiday baking needs? Look no further! We have it available by the 7 pound tub for $45 and by the pound for $7. Please contact Joyce Hoogstra at (708) 562-0148 to arrange a pick-up.
DO YOU SHOP AT ULTRA FOODS?
If you do, please send in your cash register receipts (dated from October 1 through December 31, 2008) to Timothy Christian Schools. Ultra Foods will give back 5% of total purchases for these 3 months. Please send in the whole, original receipt. Turn in to school by January 9, or send to Flory Hoving. Questions or Comments, call Flory Hoving. (1040 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126. 630/279-5294).
DID YOU KNOW. . .
-that Timothy class of ’87 alum Brian McCarthy works for Peter Roskam as District Director?
-that ES/MS photo retakes are Tuesday, November 27?
-that the class of ’82 held their reunion this past Saturday?
-that last Monday Timothy parent Mary Sytsma presented a Power Point presentation to the sixth graders about her work with the Gwaimen Center (ministry to children and women with AIDS), and gave them several ideas about service/ministry projects? This is yet another way to encourage our students to think how they can make “Our Father’s World” a better place and tie into our theme.
-that there will be a HS Pep Rally this Friday at 2:30 pm.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
John went to a psychiatrist: "I've got problems. Every time I go to bed, I think there's somebody under it. I'm scared. I think I'm going crazy."
"Just put yourself in my hands for one year," said the psychiatrist. "Come talk to me three times a week, and we should be able to get rid of those fears."
"How much do you charge?" John asked warily.
"Each visit is $150," replied the doctor.
"Well, I'll sleep on it. If I can."
Six months later the doctor bumped into John on the street: "Why didn't you ever come to see me about those fears you were having?"
"Well, one hundred and fifty bucks a visit three times a week for a year is an awful lot of money! A friend at work cured me for nothing. I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought myself a new pickup!"
"Is that so?! And how, may I ask, did your friend cure you?"
"He told me to cut the legs off the bed!"
Dave Larsen
Director of Advancement
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