TCS News
TCSNews
The week of February 25, 2008
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
"Vision is not enough; it must be combined with venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps. We must step up the stairs." - Vaclav Havel
NEW ON THE WEBSITE: www.timothychristian.com
- Mock Trial Team- Tournament Champs!
POSITION OPENING: TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE DIRECTOR
At the February meeting of the Board of Directors approval was given for the development of a K-6 After School Child Care program to be in place by August, 2008. Depending on the level of family interest, there would be a possibility for a Before School Child Care program as well.
The first and most important step in this development is the hiring of an outstanding candidate to direct this self-sustaining program. Experience in developing or working in a similar program is preferred, but not required.
The future director of this program should be well organized, have a love of children, have excellent communication skills for interacting with parents, and be self-motivated to shape and manage a child-care program.
Qualified candidates should send a resume to:
Dr. Tim Hoeksema
188 W. Butterfield Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Questions?
Call Dr. Hoeksema at 630.833.4717 ext. 311 or Rudi Gesch at 630.833.4616 ext. 108 gesch@timothychristian.com
MOCK TRIAL TEAM TAKES COUNTY COMPETITION
Recently the Mock Trial team took part in the Du Page County Mock Trial competition. There were 28 teams involved, including many of the best teams in the state . Timothy’s A team played Hinsdale South and St. Charles East. In the St. Charles trial, Timothy received a perfect score from one of the judges, a feat that had never been achieved in County Mock Trial history. Timothy scored high enough in their trials to compete in the championship round against Glenbard East, last year’s state champ. In a tense, hard fought trial, Timothy was declared champion. Team members include Heather Hooker, James VanDenBerg, Leanna Johnson, Caroline Hays, Corey VanDyk, Dan Denby, Ibie Hart, Olivia Doig, and Taylor Hoogendoorn. Timothy’s B team, made up of all freshmen and one sophomore, also performed very well, finishing in the middle of the pack.
VARSITY SCHOLASTIC BOWL RESULTS
Congratulations to the Varsity Scholastic Bowl team for their 2nd place finish at Saturday’s tournament. Rachel Groters was named team MVP. Congratulations also to the Fr/So team for a strong 3rd place finish. Peter Matthews and Justin Barak shared MVP honors for the Fr/So.
EVERYBODY COUNTS EXPRESSES THANKS
The Everybody Counts Committee would like to thank everyone who volunteered for this year's Everybody Counts presentation. We had over 80 jobs to fill and you all gave your time to get the job done! We trust that God will use the seeds of love and compassion that were sown during this week. If anyone would be interested in being a member of the planning committee, please call Beth Bardolph, Kristi Bootsma or Jeanette Hammond. --Doug and Beth Bardolph
BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM: “IMAGINE ME”
A very full house in the Huizenga Auditorium witnessed another wonderful performance by Timothy students. Through song, dance, drama and music students helped the audience to see how, with God’s help, the cause of justice was reflected in the rich history of the struggle for racial equality in America. The night was a true community-building celebration. Many thanks to the students and parent advisors for another sign of the Kingdom of God.
COACH POWERS WINS 200TH GAME IN PSL CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP
Congratulations to Varsity Basketball Coach Jeff Powers, who earned his 200th coaching victory, which came with the Private School League Tournament Championship. Way to go Coach, and thanks for your faithful leadership.
VARSITY BOYS’ SEASON COMES TO AN END
The Trojans came up short in the Regional Championship game Friday night against the Broncos from Walther Lutheran losing 66-55. Andrew Temple turned in his best performance of the year scoring 15 with 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Peter Tameling notched a double double scoring 10 with 11 rebounds. The Trojans finished the season 17-13 overall, second in the PSL regular season with a 6-2 record and first in the PSL Tournament. Since Christmas the Trojans finished strong winning 10 out of 13 games.
The Trojan basketball program would like to thank our fans for the tremendous support throughout the year.
Team honors included Vince Williams and Peter Tameling honored by Walter Payton’s Round House as Prep Athletes of the Week; Andrew Logan was honored as a member of the Private School League’s All-Conference Team; and Jaaron Holmes and Peter Tameling were given Special Mention Honors in the PSL.
CHESS TEAM WRAPS UP SEASON
The Timothy Christian Chess Team wrapped up its 2007-08 season last Saturday at the Knights of the Forest Scholastic Open at Algonquin Middle School in Des Plaines.
The Junior High Team captured the 9th Place Team trophy. Top scorers were Kyle Groters and Michael Karpman, who both earned Bronze Medals in the 7th grade category.
The Elementary Team also won the 9th Place Team trophy. Garrett Karpman led the team with three wins, winning a Bronze Medal in the 5th grade division.
Alden De Haan earned a Silver Medal for 1st grade, playing in the Lower Primary division.
Many thanks to parent coach Todd Barre and faculty sponsor Mike Engbers for their guidance again this year!
OPEN KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Open Kindergarten Registration for the 2008-2009 school year is ongoing. We still have room in our full day and ½ day afternoon classes. Call 630.833.4717 for more information.
SAVE THE DATE FOR “A NIGHT OUT FOR TIMOTHY”
THE TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS BENEFIT AND AUCTION
Please reserve Saturday, April 19 for the Timothy Auction “This Is My Father’s World.” It will be held at the Hyatt Lodge on the McDonald’s Corporation Campus in Oak Brook. The Auction is a production of Partners in Education. The 2008 TCS Benefit and Auction promises to be a night of reconnecting with classmates and friends and sampling cultural cuisines, all while supporting your Timothy community. Don’t miss out, save the date and plan on enjoying “A Night Out For Timothy”. Any questions or wishes to contribute, call Carrie Tazelaar at (708) 408-0170 or (708) 819-0170.
REPORT FROM THE UGANDAN ORPHANAGE RELIEF FUND
Rick Persenaire, the Director of the Ugandan Orphanage Relief Fund (www.UROF.org) reports on the journey of sports items donated by Timothy students, and other pieces of equipment:
“Just wanted to drop you a note about the sports items donated by Timothy.
They were loaded on a shipping container in October along with tons (literally) of clothes, shoes, school supplies, tools, equipment for the new reformed seminary, and farming equipment. The container arrived in Kenya just after Christmas. If you have been following the news about Kenya, this was just about the time the elections were held and all the violence began. Wisely the forwarding company held the container suspecting the elections would result in turmoil. The container was safe but stuck in the port holding area for weeks. Finally, during a break in the rioting a convoy left the port with our container tagging along. Our truck made it through the town of Elderot avoiding pirates and the burnings of vehicles at some of the roughest places. We cleared the border customs in a day only to be held up at the clearing house in Kampala. The only blessing of waiting for customs in Kampala was our registration in Uganda as a tax exempt NGO finally arrived and we did not have to pay taxes on the items in the container. Eventually in mid-February the container cleared and was delivered to our children's home in Nkumba.
The sporting goods donated by Timothy were distributed to several of the 7 homes we support in Uganda and are already in use by the children. We travel to Uganda in March and I am looking forward to teaching the children how to play baseball. It will be a completely new experience for them.
The container had hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of supplies all provided by generous organizations like Timothy. We could not care for the hundreds of children that we do in Uganda without great partners like Timothy.
Thanks for your support. I hope we can continue to work together for the orphans in Uganda. The children's Village plans are coming together very quickly and we are going to need a school soon!”
Living for Jesus,
Rick Persenaire
Ugandan Orphanage Relief Fund
TIMOTHY WEAR SPRING LINE
TIMOTHY Wear is here. You may access items on the Timothy web-site under TIMOTHY Wear starting mid-February. This clothing fund raiser is for the elementary and middle schools to show school spirit with a fresh look!
A surplus of sweatshirts, hats and baseball caps are also available from the Fall sale, and will also be at Fun Fair. Contact Diane Karpman at dmk7288@aol.com or 630-832-7519 for more information. This is a P.I.E (Partners in Education) sponsored fund raiser.
CLOTHING AND TOY RESALE SCHEDULED
Timothy Christian School's Spring and Summer Children's Clothing and Toy Resale will be Saturday March 1 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the grade school gym. Shop for quality children’s clothing, baby equipment and toys! We accept cash, Visa/MasterCard and American Express.
FACEBOOK.COM PRESENCE CLIMBS AGAIN
As of today, 352 alumni and friends have joined the Facebook group “Timothy Christian High School Alumni,” and 38 have joined “Parents and Friends of Timothy Christian Schools.” If you have a Facebook account (it’s easy!) check out these groups and join!
IMPORTANT NOTES FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRAR AND COUNSELING OFFICES
On Friday February 22, students received course registration booklets in their homerooms. There was a practice registration form at the end of these booklets. Students do NOT need to turn this in to the office or to their counselors. However, it would be helpful for them to fill it out and hold on to it. That way they will be ready to register online during their classes at school. Plans are to do that around March 7-12. More details will follow.
FOR PRAYER
Please remember Gail Salvatori, Timothy's Orchestra Director, whose father passed away this past Saturday. Please pray for Gail, her mother and her extended family as they grieve the loss of a husband, father and grandfather.
DID YOU KNOW . . .
-that Elim Christian Services will be leading the Elementary School Worship on Wednesday, February 27? This ties in nicely with the Everybody Counts Program held earlier this month.
-that the Mock Trial Team is heading to Springfield this weekend for State Competition?
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
An airplane flew into a violent thunderstorm and was soon swaying and bumping around the sky. One very nervous lady happened to be sitting next to a clergyman and turned to him.
"Can't you do something?" she demanded angrily.
"I'm sorry ma'am," the Reverend said gently, "I'm in sales, not management."
Dave Larsen
Director of Advancement
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