TCS News
TCSNews
The week of October 1, 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
“It seems to me that disciples are not called to turn their backs on cultural developments. As members of the church, they are called indeed to preach the gospel. But they remain human beings, legitimately finding fulfillment in art, in science, in technology. At the same time, though, they are vividly aware of the fallenness of all cultural developments. So they work for restoration, for redemption, in the name of their Lord.” --Nicholas Wolterstorff in “Educating for Life”
NEW ON OUR WEBSITE (www.timothychristian.com)
- Listen to the ES Worship Theme Song under “This is My Father’s World”
- A Day in the Life of Timothy: 1st Grade Art
- See You at The Pole Highlights
OCTOBERFEST
This year's Octoberfest, performed twice last weekend, was a real trip, figuratively speaking! The theme "OcTRAVELfest" shaped all of the night's songs and dances. Whether "Waiting at the Bus Stop Sign", taking a ride on "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", going for a "Walk", sailing on the "Slowest Pirate Ship on the Sea," cheering on "Speed Racer" or wondering "Are We There Yet?" the students entertained young and old alike! The faculty's "Happy Wanderer" was a humorous look at what one might see when wandering the halls at Timothy. As always, the evening ended with "Good Night, Irene" and balloons for all!
WEEKEND SPORTS UPDATE
It was a good weekend for Timothy in the athletics arena! Here are some of the highlights:
Congratulations to the middle school B Team for a second place finish in the Medinah Christian Soccer Tournament held this past weekend. Coached by Tim & Debbie Stapert, the team played well together and fought hard to the finish.
The sixth grade girls received a second place trophy at the St. Peter Lutheran Invitational in Arlington Heights on Saturday. There were 27 schools participating. Abby Dykema (7th place) and Christie Mittlestaedt (13th place) received ribbons for their outstanding performances. The other five girls also ran great and helped us to our 2nd place finish were Alexis Hoogendoorn, Elena Bulthuis, Tiffany Bilthouse, Jessica Ko, and Mackenzie Bone.
The Girls’ Frosh-Soph Tennis team won First Place in the PSL tournament on Saturday, Sept 29. The team is coached by Marge Bogdalek.
Our high school Cross Country Team had a strong finish on Saturday at the Lisle Mane Event where 41 teams competed. The girls finished in 10th and the boys came in at 19th. The team is coached by Dick Zylstra.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS’ ASSOCIATION CONVENTION
On the 18th and 19th of this month Timothy teachers and administrators will be attending the Christian Educators’ Association Convention in South Bend, IN. A significant number of our teachers will be playing an important leadership role by presenting sectionals for other educators from Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan. Representing Timothy are: Jim Boven, Ryan De Koekkoek, Kevin Hackert, Tony Peterson, Jeff Powers, Carlton Rink, Judd Rinsema, former counselor Cathy Schuurmann, Cynthia Wagle, and Mac Wiener.
Also, being recognized for 35 years of dedicated service to Christian education are high school principal Clyde Rinsema and superintendent Dan Van Prooyen, and for 25 years of dedicated service, assistant principal Susan Schemper and teachers Hank Vander Naald, Phyllis Wolterstorff, and Dick Zylstra.
PSAT TEST FOR TIMOTHY JUNIORS
The PSAT will be given to Timothy juniors on Wednesday, October 17, from 8:00 A.M. to 11:45 A.M. in the high school gym. This is a practice version of the SAT and is also used as a determining score for further consideration for National Merit scholarships. The registration is $15.00 with the due date extended to Tuesday, October 9th. Payment should be turned into the high school office with any check made payable to Timothy Christian High School. Please write PSAT and the student’s name on the memo line of your check.
COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID SEMINAR
“College Financial Aid: How to Get Your Fair Share” Timothy Christian High School will sponsor an informational seminar this Thursday, October 4, at 7:00 PM in the choir room. The seminar is presented by Susan H. Daly of College Planners, Inc., a specialist in college financial aid planning. College Planners’ primary objective is to help families qualify for as much financial aid as they are legally entitled by employing specific financial aid planning strategies. Interested parents of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and senior are encouraged to attend.
NATIONAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FAIR
The National Christian College Fair will be held on Wednesday, October 10, from 6:30- 8:30 P.M. in the Timothy Christian High School gym. More than 40 of the top Christian Colleges in America will be represented at the fair. There will be a financial workshop for all interested students and parents. Juniors and seniors are encouraged to attend.
HIGH SCHOOL PORTRAIT RE-TAKES
Portrait re-takes are scheduled for Monday, October 8 from 8:15am until 9:30am. Students who missed portrait day must be photographed on October 8 if they want to have their photo in the 2008 yearbook. If you ordered a portrait package and are dissatisfied with it please return it to the photographer on October 8 and have your photo retaken.
SENIOR PORTRAITS FOR CLASS OF 2008
All senior portraits must be taken by October 31st! Our official school photographer is Root Studios (also known as HR Imaging Partners). Seniors need to go to one of the studios to be photographed. Please check out their web site at rootstudios.com to find the location nearest you. If you want to be included in the 2008 Saga you must be photographed by Root by the end of October. Only students who have been photographed by Root by the end of October will be guaranteed inclusion in this year’s book.
MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS ARE DUE!
Any time a magazine subscription you enjoy is up for renewal you have the opportunity to help Timothy, as well as the students or you love. Simply go to www.QSP.com. You then register with Timothy Christian Schools and place your order. Timothy will then receive a 40% share of the profits! Support Partners in Education with this easy approach to renewing subscriptions. Check yours out!
GIFTWRAP FUNDRAISER
PIE's annual gift wrap & candy fundraiser ends this Tuesday, October 2nd. All orders need to be in the ES/MS office by Wednesday, October 3rd. You can also view the brochure online at www.familyoffundraisers.com - click on "brochure program" and follow the prompts. Our school's account number is 1449. Order pickup will be during parent/teacher conferences in November. Please direct any questions to Barb Huizenga, (630)832-5170/bahmah91@aol.com or Beth Bardolph, (630)782-1097/bards6@juno.com. Thanks again for your support!
WRAPPING PAPER SALE
The Timothy Partners in Education is once again selling beautiful wrapping paper and other holiday gift items by Market Day. To place an order, contact any student in grades K-6th. All orders are due back in by October 3rd. People do not need to add sales tax to their orders. If you would like to write the account number on the top of the sheet it is: 1449. View some of the beautiful items by visiting www.familyoffundraisers.com and click on "Brochure." Any questions, please contact Barb Huizenga at (630)832-5170 or bahmah91@aol.com. Thanks for your support!
MARKET DAY
We have an opportunity to earn some wonderful books for our TC library this month. We need to increase our October 2006 sales by 10% and our customers by 10. Our goal has been set at $6,108.66 and 111 customers. We can do it!! Last month we had 67 orders, totaling $4,524 which translates to a profit of $452. Place an order yourself, ask a friend or neighbor to place an order using TC's account. Every little bit helps to reach our October 2007 goal and earn those Scholastic books! October's Market Day Pick-Up date is October 12, 3:30-4:30 pm in the ES/MS Mini-Gym. Orders can be placed by Internet or phone before Noon on Tuesday, October 9 or by turning in your order sheet to the ES office by the end of the day on Monday, October 8. If you have any questions, please call Barb Cimmarusti at (630) 530-2996.
PARENT MIXER AT NEW TO YOU
Parents of third, fourth, and fifth grade students are invited to Timothy’s “New to You” resale store on Tuesday, October 2 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Meet other parents, enjoy refreshments, and find out about the source of those tuition credits. Begin with a behind the scenes tour; get an exclusive look at the latest merchandise while the store is closed. Try out one of our volunteer jobs. For more information about the resale store and a map, visit our website at http://www.timothychristian.com/newtoyou.php. Please call Shari Buma at (630) 527-6738 to let us know if you are coming.
APPLE PIE DAY
A "sweet" annual fund-raiser is Timothy's Apple Pie Day. Volunteers of all ages join together to make delectable desserts to support Timothy Christian Schools. This year, Apple Pie making day is Tuesday, October 9th. Worker volunteers are needed on Monday, October 8 from 6-9 pm for Apple Pie Day "prep" work and Tuesday, October 9, for whatever time works best with your schedule. Come for the morning, afternoon or all day! We promise delicious snacks, friendly co-workers and great fellowship.
Interested in purchasing a pie? The pies are $9.00 each and can be frozen or baked immediately. They are perfect to have in your freezer for company or the holidays. We will only be making 900 pies this year so place your order early and avoid disappointment. Pies can be picked up on Tuesday, October 9 in the High School Cafeteria from 10:30 am until 6 pm. If you would like to volunteer or order a pie, please contact Sharon Hoekstra at (630) 321-0012 or gkhoekstra@comcast.net.
CLASS OF 1982 25TH REUNION
The Class of 1982 is having their 25th reunion on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center - 7800 Kingery Highway (Route 83) Willowbrook, IL 60521 Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. If you have any recent pictures of you and your family and/or of high school years at Timothy, please send them to Kristi at wkuiper5@sbcglobal.net or mail them A.S.A.P. They will be returned in November.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
Warning! This one is long, but worth the wait . . .
A butcher is working, and really busy. He notices a dog in his shop and shoos him away. Later, he notices the dog is back again.
He walks over to the dog, and notices the dog has a note in his mouth. The butcher takes the note, and it reads, "Can I have 12 sausages and a leg of lamb, please."
The butcher looks, and lo and behold, in the dog's mouth there is a ten dollar bill. So the butcher takes the money, puts the sausages and lamb in a bag, and places it in the dog's mouth.
The butcher is very impressed, and since it's closing time, he decides to close up shop and follow the dog. So, off he goes.
The dog is walking down the street and comes to a crossing. The dog puts down the bag, jumps up and presses the crossing button. Then he waits patiently, bag in mouth, for the lights to change. It does, and he walks across the road, with the butcher following.
The dog then comes to a bus stop, and starts looking at the timetable. The butcher is in awe. The dog checks out the times, and sits on one of the seats to wait for the bus.
Along comes a bus. The dog goes and looks at the number, notices it's the right bus, and climbs on. The butcher, by now open-mouthed, follows him onto the bus.
The bus travels through town and out to the suburbs. Eventually the dog gets up, moves to the front of the bus, and standing on his hind legs, pushes the button to stop the bus. The dog gets off, groceries still in his mouth, and the butcher still following.
They walk down the road, and the dog approaches a house. He walks up the path, and drops the groceries on the step. Then he walks back down the path, takes a big run, and throws himself -whap! - against the door. He goes back down the path, takes another run, and throws himself -whap! - against the door again!
There's no answer at the door, so the dog goes back down the path, jumps up on a narrow wall, and walks along the perimeter of the garden. He gets to a window, and bangs his head against it several times. He walks back, jumps off the wall, and waits at the door. The butcher watches as a big guy opens the door, and starts laying into the dog, really yelling at him.
The butcher runs up and stops the guy. "What on earth are you doing? This dog is a genius. He could be on TV, for goodness sake!"
To which the guy responds, "Clever, my foot. This is the second time this week he's forgotten his key!"
Dave Larsen
Director of Advancement
Editor
Cindy Van Kampen
Webmaster
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