TCS News
TCSNews
The week of April 7, 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
“Sabbath ceasing [means] to cease not only from work itself, but also from the need to accomplish and be productive, from the worry and tension that accompany our modern criterion of efficiency, from our efforts to be in control of our lives as if we were God, from our possessiveness and our enculturation, and finally, from the humdrum and meaninglessness that result when life is pursued without the Lord at the center of it all.”- Marva J. Dawn in “Keeping the Sabbath Wholly”
SEE WHAT’S NEW ON THE TCS WEBSITE: www.timothychristian.com
“A NIGHT OUT FOR TIMOTHY”
THE TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS BENEFIT & AUCTION
“A Night Out For Timothy” on Saturday April 19 promises to be a fun night of fellowship and support for our school. There is a broad array of items in both the silent and live auctions of various values. Don’t miss the fun of the games and live auction, even if this is your first time to participate. Group together to bid, splitting the contribution, but sharing the prize!
Travel is definitely the theme as there are room stays in Lake Tahoe, Colorado, Orlando, Wisconsin and New Buffalo in the live auction. Unusual items include a Private Airplane Tour of Chicago or be a sportscaster on the Jonathan Brandmeier Show. Learn the racing limits of a BMW 335i on a grand prix racetrack with you in the driver’s seat! Cruise Lake Michigan in a 44ft Hunter sailboat or attend the Jonas Brothers concert (ask your kids). There are numerous sports tickets and 18 holes of golf at Butler Golf Course.
It’s not too late to reserve your spot at “A Night Out For Timothy”. Call Maribeth Anderson at 630-279-3035 or email at maribethanderson@yahoo.com. More details can be found on the web at www.timothychristian.com/anightoutfortimothy.php.
STUDENT RECEIVES GOLDEN APPLE SCHOLARS AWARD
Congratulations to senior Ebony Wrenn who has been selected to be among the one hundred members of the Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Class of 2008. This is a highly competitive program that seeks the best and brightest of Illinois youth interested in a teaching career. Over 1400 nominations were received. Those selected receive advanced teacher preparation through Summer Institutes that give them early practice and exposure to the art of teaching and financial assistance for college.
GEOGRAPHY BEE COMPETITION CONTINUES . . .
Each year thousands of schools in the United States participate in the National Geographic Bee using materials prepared by the National Geographic Society. The contest is designed to encourage teachers to include geography in their classrooms, spark student interest in the subject, and increase public awareness about geography.
Schools with students in grades four through eight are eligible for this entertaining and challenging test of geographic knowledge.
After winning the Timothy Christian Geography Bee, seventh grader Peter Carlson excelled on a written test to qualify for the next level of competition. On Friday, April 4, Peter will compete in the State Geography Bee in Chicago. The winner will go to Washington, D.C. for the final competition in May. Congratulations Peter!
Would-be competitors can prepare for the 2009 Geography Bee and play geography games at www.nationalgeographic.com/geographybee/.
BUS REIMBURSEMENT FORMS
It’s that time of year again! The Bus Reimbursement Forms are in! If you live 1-1/2 miles or more from school, you are eligible for this payment. Please come into the Business Office before June 30 to sign the form.
UPCOMING CONCERT
Sunday, April 13 – 2:30 pm – High School Concert Choir
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL IN REHEARSAL
There IS a balm in Gilead. It takes the arrival of a young girl fresh out of prison to transform this tiny little town in the NORTHWOODS of Wisconsin. Based on the motion picture of the same name, THE SPITFIRE GRILL, a musical, will be presented by the Timothy Christian High School Drama Club on the evenings of April 24, 25, and 26. The story is told in song in a wonderful bluegrass style. A message of grace, redemption and second chances shines through each note with the brilliant colors of paradise. Come and join us for what promises to be a very moving experience for audience members. Performances will start at 7:30 PM in the Huizenga Auditorium. Tickets will go on sale in the high school library/media center starting next Monday April 14. Reserved seats will be available only through advanced ticket sales. Tickets can be purchased during regular school hours in the library or they may be reserved by e-mailing Judd Rinsema at rinsemaj@timothychristian.com. This musical is recommended for ages 6th grade and up.
SENIOR PORTRAIT NEWS FOR THE CLASS OF ‘09
During the month of APRIL any 2009 Senior can come to any Root Studio locations and be photographed with NO SITTING FEES! During the month of MAY, the sitting fee is 1/2 Price. So please come in early and save! Please check out their web site at rootstudios.com to find a location near you. Also, beginning with the class of 2009, our seniors will have the option to view their senior proofs online, instead of receiving paper proofs through the mail. Once online, seniors will have the ability to select their yearbook pose and place an order. As security is always a top priority, a password is assigned to each student, allowing the family to decide who to grant access to (friends, relatives, etc.). Those who do not select this option will receive paper proofs as in years past.
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING AND REGISTRAR OFFICES
High school (I)ncomplete grades from 3rd quarter must be finalized with students’ teachers by 3 PM on Wed., Apr. 16. It is students’ responsibility to contact their teachers and make necessary arrangements in order to meet this obligation.
NEWS FROM “NEW TO YOU” RESALE SHOP
Thanks for your responses! We have a volunteer to design a web page for New to You and another to help with maintaining it. We are still looking for volunteers to surf the web from home to determine the value of some of our merchandise and also a photographer to take pictures of those items. Join the vibrant group of volunteers who make Christian education more affordable. New to You gave $30,000 to the schools in March. For more information, please call Colette Valrie at 708 344-8477.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
TOP TEN SIGNS YOU'VE GONE TO A BAD TAX SERVICE By Dave Tippett
10. They ask if you want fries with that refund.
9. IRS auditors have their own parking spot.
8. You overhear preparer muttering to himself, "What would Bono do?"
7. Corporate motto: "Never Convicted!"
6. Preparer calculating return by stamping out numbers with his foot.
5. In parking lot, IRS agent comes up and asks if you wouldn't mind wearing a wire.
4. Notice they are doing your return on an Etch-A-Sketch.
3. When guy's done with your return, shakes a bag of chicken bones at it to dispel evil spirits.
2. They can replace your muffler at the same time.
1. They are frequent targets of grueling interviews on "Sixty Minutes."
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