TCS News
TCSNews
The week of April 28, 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
“Idolatry is the practice of ascribing absolute value to things of relative worth. Under certain circumstances money, patriotism, sexual freedom, moral principles, family loyalty, physical health, social or intellectual preeminence, and so on are fine things to have around, but to make them the standard by which all other values are measured, to make them your masters, to look to them to justify your life and save your soul is sheerest folly.”-- Frederick Buechner in “Wishful Thinking”
SEE WHAT’S NEW ON THE TCS WEBSITE: www.timothychristian.com
CALLING ALL TO THE ANNUAL SOCIETY MEETING
Timothy Christian Schools will conduct its Annual Society Meeting on Wednesday, May 28 in the Huizenga Auditorium beginning at 7:30PM. The agenda will include 2008-09 Board elections and adoption of the 2008-09 budget. In addition the Board will be seeking approval to amend the Constitution to allow that the majority of supporting church board members may be reduced from 75% to 67%. There will also be a presentation on the Campus Master Plan for program and facility expansion.
SAVE THE DATE!
In fact, reserve the entire night! In addition to the Annual Society Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday May 28 in the Huizenga Auditorium, it will also be a night of institutional celebration and thanksgiving. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria Timothy will host an Open House for six retiring teachers. Please join us for light refreshments and an opportunity to thank Marge Bogdalek, Ruth Harkema, Judd and Linda Rinsema, and Marve and Phyllis Wolterstorff for their combined 160 years of service to Timothy Christian Schools. We have been truly blessed by their commitment to God’s work here.
RAY GRAHAM ASSOCIATION ART SHOW AT TIMOTHY
Timothy is thrilled to host an Art Show with The Ray Graham Association for People with Disabilities on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 27 and 28, in the lobby of the Huizenga Auditorium. Founded in 1950, Ray Graham Association (www.ray-graham.org) is a private non-profit organization that provides a broad array of services and support to more than 2,500 children and adults with developmental disabilities. Programs include respite, recreation, residential services, day programs and supported employment.
The Art Show begins at 8:00 p.m. on the 27th and features the work of adults served by the Ray Graham Association. Many of the artists will be on hand, and some of the pieces will be available for purchase. The Art Show is in conjunction with Timothy’s final choir concert of the year on Tuesday and the Annual Society Meeting on Wednesday. Come and see the work and show your support for this vital community organization.
YOUNG AUTHORS FESTIVAL NEWS
Thirty Timothy students will be attending the Young Authors Festival tomorrow, April 29. This annual event, sponsored by Trinity Christian College and attended by students from 15 Christian schools, is an opportunity to celebrate writing. Here at Timothy, every student in grades 2-6 wrote and published an original book. Then the stories were read by the 4th-8th grade classes, and two authors from each class were chosen to represent Timothy at the Festival. These students will hear author Kevin Luthardt speak about how he writes and illustrates his books. They will see some stories come alive through the improvisation of Trinity’s TrinProv group; they will also break out into small groups to talk about their own books.
Tonight, April 28, Trinity Christian College invites anyone in the community to come and get a taste of tomorrow’s Young Authors Festival. A reception will be held in the Grand Lobby of the Ozinga Chapel at 7:00 p.m. this evening for author Kevin Luthardt. He will speak about his books, and TrinProv will perform stories written by some of the children who will be at the Festival on Tuesday. The author’s books will be available for purchase and autographing. Families are invited to attend; all children will receive a small prize. Trinity Christian College is located at 6601 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, IL.
TRIATHLON STUDENTS PLACE WELL AGAIN
Congratulations to our grades 7 and 8 Math Triathlon Team (and coaches Tameling and Berens) who finished 2nd (in a field of 17) at the Trinity Christian College event. 7th grader Andrew Groenewold took 3rd overall in the individual competition.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY
Accelerated Reader News! Parents and students can now check on progress toward Accelerated Reader goals from home. Get the details on the library’s homepage: http://www.timothychristian.com/ESMSLibraryARInfo.php
Volunteer needed: the K-8 library needs a parent/grandparent volunteer for the remainder of the school year. If you can make a weekly commitment to come in any morning for 2-3 hours, please contact Sue Stein at 630-782-4212 or stein@timothychristian.com.
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.
SOMETHING’S HATCHING!
Chicks are due to hatch next Tuesday, May 6 ! Elementary and middle school students are watching and waiting for the first sign of life. Check out www.timothychristian.com to follow the progress.
TIMOTHY BOOKS FAIR COMING SOON
Books, books, books - The Timothy Book Fair is coming to the mini-gym. Parents and children are invited to come from 6:30 - 8:00 pm on Tuesday, May 13 for milk and cookies, stories, art exhibits, and of course, to buy books. Students may also buy books from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm on Wednesday, May 14. Twenty-five percent of all sales will be used to promote literacy at Timothy. For more information, please call Shari Buma 630 527-6738.
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 ONE OF THE BEST
There IS a balm in Gilead. It took the arrival of a young girl fresh out of prison to transform the tiny little town in the NORTHWOODS of Wisconsin. Based on the motion picture of the same name, THE SPITFIRE GRILL, a musical, was presented by the Timothy Christian High School Drama Club last weekend. The story was told in song in a wonderful bluegrass style. A message of grace, redemption and second chances came through each note with the brilliant colors of paradise. Thank you to the many who played a role in bring what was—according to many drama club veterans--one of the best drama productions in Timothy’s storied history. That’s saying something1
SOPHOMORE SUMMER READING BOOK
The summer reading book required for next year’s sophomore class is the same book we used last year: “The Secret Family”. Current sophomore students! If you purchased the book “Secret Family” last year for your summer reading required book, you may resell them to current Freshmen. If you prefer, you can turn them in to the library with your name attached to the book. The library will serve as a selling point for them.
Freshmen who will be sophomores next year may come to the library to purchase them, and we will get your money to you sellers. We will sell them for $10. This is the same price that we sold them for last year. The book is not available from current book sellers, but is readily available from online used book sellers. The library currently has 35 copies available for sale for $10.
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
Summer drivers’ education information is now available in Timothy’s high school office for the following school districts: Morton District High School; Oak Park & River Forest High School; Leyden H.S. District Summer; Proviso West; and York High School.
HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY AUTHOR
High school chemistry teacher Steve Adamski had an article and photo published recently in the May-August Journal of the “Armored Fighting Vehicles Association.” As Steve puts it, “Although AFV News is a small and seemingly narrow focus journal, it has been in print for 43 years and it has “discovered “and helped launch the writing careers of several prolific World War II authors. I had originally only intended to let them publish the photo. I didn’t feel I was much of a writer. The publisher of the AFV News asked me to get more historical context to the photo so I did a bit of research. He liked my research skills enough that he asked me to write another article. My next article will be in the September issue and is about a defunct secret defense line in Bulgaria that was leftover from the Communist era which included 40 rare German Nazi tanks.”
STUDENT TRAVELS TO CUBA
Freshman Abby Canfield recently returned from a trip to Cuba with the youth choir of her church, Fourth Presbyterian in Chicago, which has traveled to Cuba to visit their sister church, First Presbyterian of Havana, for the last several years on religious and humanitarian missions. Abby and her mother Anne were interviewed in the local Pioneer Press newspaper in Western Springs.
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!
NEW TO YOU RESALE SHOP NEWS
Wednesdays - Are you free on Wednesdays now that Coffee Break and Bible Study Fellowship are finished? Join us at New to You upscale resale and see how much fun it is to volunteer.
If you can't get to the store, we are still looking for someone to look up items on the Internet. We recently sold a book on-line for $199.00. In the store it would have sold for less than ten dollars. For more information, please call Colette Valrie (708) 344-8477.
BOARD MEMBER CAMPUS VISIT QUOTE
At the last meeting of the Timothy Board of Directors a Board member shared comments on a recent campus visit: “Driving back I thought much of our work as a Board member. Most is done in the workshop. Discussion, debate, dealing with the urgent, the necessary and mundane, sometime long hours, some levity and a little frustration. Going on the school visit is getting out of the workshop into the showroom and seeing some of the fruits of our collective labors. It may not be perfect but it’s a grand sight and an amazing work. To Him bee the glory for all he has done, for the vision of the founders and the continued work in which we are employed.”
REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY FROM FRIENDS OF TIMOTHY FOR FRIENDS OF TIMOTHY
Parents and alumni. Are you looking to move closer to Timothy? You could do that and help one of our supporting churches by buying one of the 13 lots for sale that comprise their current campus in Elmhurst. Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church is moving and selling their existing location, an entire 1/2 block of property in South Elmhurst along with two existing homes on the same block. The property is located one block North of Butterfield Road and one block West of York Road. Read more about it by clicking the links listed below.
Sales Brochure - Read more about lot locations, availability and sizes.
Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
A group of Americans were traveling by tour bus through Norway. As they stopped at a cheese farm, a young guide led them through the process of cheese making, explaining that goat's milk was used. She showed the group a lovely hillside where many goats were grazing.
"These" she explained "are the older goats put out to pasture when they no longer produce." She then asked, "What do you do in America with your old goats?"
A spry old gentleman answered, "They send us on bus tours!"
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