TCS News
TCSNews
The week of April 14, 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
“What unspeakable comfort and strength is ours to know that in the midst of all our mischief, amid our scheming and bad speculations, regardless of our shaping, misshaping or reshaping of life, with all of our activities and failures, God is among us. God is not a graven image of our own longings and shortcomings. Rather God, through Christ, is among us as friend, advocate, savior, and above all as our living Lord, to correct, to forgive, to comfort, to love, and to heal.” - John A. Stroman in “The Thunder from the Mountain”
SEE WHAT’S NEW ON THE TCS WEBSITE: www.timothychristian.com
“A NIGHT OUT FOR TIMOTHY”
THE TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS BENEFIT & AUCTION
WE HAVE BEEN TRULY BLESSED!
The response to “A Night Out For Timothy” has been overwhelming. In fact, it’s been so overwhelming we have actually SURPASSED our attendance maximum and must regretfully put anyone else wishing to attend on a waiting list. Praise God for this wonderful show of support within the Timothy community!
For those who are able to attend, we have a fun and enjoyable event planned for you.
The night begins with a meal that the Hyatt at McDonald’s Lodge will prepare. A diverse menu for us to enjoy starts with appetizers at 6:00, followed by stir fry, pasta, and fajitas made-to-order at 7:15, topped off with coffee and a taste of chocolate.
Don’t miss the “Table of Values”; a table full of various gift certificates available for 10-20% off their face values – once they’re gone, they’re gone -- so be sure to get there early and return often. Several enticing Blind Draw baskets will also be on view which will include items such as an IPod Nano, a Webkinz basket, Wisconsin Dells Wilderness Resort Waterpark passes plus much more.
As always, a delightful array of silent auction items to bid on will be available as well as an exciting line up of live auction packages to bid on. For a preview of what will be available, please look at the online bid book on the TCS Website. With such a selection, we’re sure many items will catch your fancy. There are some offerings that more than one group could enjoy so make your plans now to bid and share them together!
Our auctioneer, Vinnie Zaffarano, is sure to keep you entertained as he moves the evening along with flair. You might even look forward to a few guest appearances along with one or two surprises along the way!
Come early, bid often, and most of all have fun while showing support for the wonderful blessing Timothy Christian Schools are to our students, to our families, to our communities, to Our Father’s World.
We are looking forward to sharing a fantastic evening with you. Thanks again for your support and we trust you will have a rewarding and memorable
Night Out For Timothy!
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.
CALL FOR BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS
If you like books and like kids, you may want to help with the book fair. Tasks include setting up, helping children select stories, baking cookies, selling books, reordering, packing up, and distributing the back orders. The actual sale days are Tuesday evening, May 13 and Wednesday, May 14. For more information, please contact Shari Buma at buma@timothychristian.com or 630 527-6738 or Barb Cimmarusti at louiejjjleo@comcast.net or 630 530-2996.
HIGH SCHOOL FINE ARTS PLANT SALE
The annual Fine Arts Plant Sale for Timothy Christian High School is scheduled for Saturday May 3 beginning at 8:00 am. Come for bedding plants for your yard and garden as well as to pick from a beautiful collection of hanging baskets for excellent Mother’s Day gifts.
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.
Morton District High School summer drivers’ education information is now available in Timothy’s high school office. Please have your child pick up an information sheet if interested. Classes start June 9.
Oak Park & River Forest High School has released information about summer drivers’ education for residents of its school district. This information is available from Timothy’s high school office. There are two required registration nights on May 14 and May 21. Please have your child pick up the complete listing of information from the office, if interested.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM TIMOTHY’S POM SQUAD
Friday May 16th Daddy - Daughter Sock Hop
Join the Timothy Pommers Friday May 16th 6:30-8:30 PM and twist the night away! Our annual Daddy-Daughter Sock Hop is just around the corner. Dust off your poodle skirts and leather jackets. We'll make old fashioned ice cream sundaes and challenge your hula hoop abilities. $15 per daughter, Dads FREE! Proceeds will be used to attend our summer competition. For more information, or to make a reservation call Mrs. Melanie Hansberger at 630-589-4875
Poms Day at the Car Wash
Saturday May 31st 9:00-4:00 stop by Untouchable Auto Wash, 575 S. York Street in Elmhurst and support the Timothy Pommers!
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN GYMNASTICS
Eighth grader Hayli Huiner is a level 8 gymnast with Phenom Gymnastics Club in Aurora. She competed Saturday April 5th at NIU in Dekalb for Region 5's State Meet. She Placed 1st on Vault with a score of 9.6, 4th on Bars with a 9.325, 1st on Floor with a 9.575 and Second All Around with a score of 37.075. She will compete in Peoria the weekend of May 2 & 3 for Regionals which consists of gymnasts from 5 states - Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, & Illinois. Congratulations Hayli!
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.
Also, through gifts from two generous donors, we have been able to have the truck painted and new signage affixed. We think it looks great!
ALUMNI NEWS
Wheaton College Junior All-American Brandi McNeil ’05 won the women’s javelin throw, her signature event, with a toss of 153’ 5” and she was the champ in the hammer throw with a heave of 134’ 10”. She qualified again to go to Nationals at the first outdoor meet of the season.
Hope College Junior Amy Speelman ’05 received a prestigious a Goldwater Scholarships for the 2008-09 academic year out of only 321 awarded nationwide.
The scholarships were awarded by the Board of Trustees of the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation to undergraduate sophomores and juniors. The Goldwater Scholars were selected on the basis of academic merit from a field of 1,035 mathematics, science and engineering students who were nominated by the faculties of colleges and universities nationwide.
The scholarships are for one or two years, depending on the recipient's year in school, and cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to a maximum of $7,500 per year.
Amy plans to attend graduate school in physical chemistry with a focus on computational modeling and to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry using computational modeling to design synthetic targets and understand molecular behavior. She is majoring in French in addition to chemistry, and plans to spend the fall 2008 semester in Nantes, France.
Amy had this to say: “I'd just like to add that I'm very grateful for all of the math and science teachers at Timothy (particularly Mr. Adamski) who first sparked my interest in science.”
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
A little boy asked his mother, "What's that you're reading?"
“A diary.”
“What's in it?”
“I can't tell you that. A diary is a highly personal and confidential affair; it has important secret dreams and secret yearnings. It's private. It's not meant to be shared with other people. And besides, this diary belongs to your sister.”
Dave Larsen
Director of Advancement
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