TCS News
TCSNews
The week of September 10, 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
People say, "What good can one person do? What is the sense of our small effort?" They cannot see that we must lay one brick at a time. We can be responsible only for the one action of the present moment. But we can beg for an increase of love in our hearts that will vitalize and transform all our individual actions, and know that God will take them and multiply them, as Jesus multiplied the loaves and the fishes. - Dorothy Day from Loaves and Fishes
NEW ON OUR WEBSITE (www.timothychristian.com)
Check out the “A Day in the Life of Timothy” feature on our website. This is the first in an ongoing series of short video clips showing some of the day-to-day life that is Timothy Christian Schools. Simply use ctrl + click on the link below to see the “Critter Catchers” from Mr. Power’s science class.
http://www.timothychristian.com/aditlot_powers.php
Check out sports scores, Octoberfest information, new teacher profiles and much more, coming this week!
Our website www.timothychristian.com will be using the services of photobucket.com to capture the life of our campus in digital picture and video format. Using Photobucket on www.timothychristian.com will enable users to save, print, e-mail, link, or post any pictures, videos, slideshows, or remixes (video and picture together) that are posted on our website. We hope you enjoy this visually stimulating and user friendly new service! To see how it works, click on this link from our home page: http://www.timothychristian.com/news_07_backtoschool.php
“BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT” FOR PARENTS OF K-8 STUDENTS
Parents of K-8 Students: You are cordially invited to attend our annual “Back to School Night” on Thursday, September 13. For details and more information, click here
BOOSTER CLUB GOLF OUTING
The 2007 Alumni & Friends Booster Scramble will be held this year at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club in Lemont. Ruffled Feathers is home to Illinois’ only Pete Dye designed course, and is rated as one of Chicago’s Top 10 public golf courses. Ruffled Feathers boasts sculpted fairways, strategically placed sand and water, beautifully framed and contoured greens, and a Dye-signature island green.
The club offers complete services including a driving range and a chipping green. A barbecue lunch, beverage cart, great prizes and refreshments following the scramble will complete your day. The event provides friendly competition in a pleasant family atmosphere and is a great way to spend a day with friends. Our primary goal for the Booster Scramble is to raise funds for the purchase of an additional mini-bus for athletic and cocurricular activities.
The outing will be held on Friday, October 5, 2007. Registration, Barbecue lunch, and the driving range open at 11:30 a.m. A shotgun start for the scramble begins at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments will be served at the awards presentation at 5:00 p.m.
Registration and sponsorship opportunities are available ranging from an Eagle sponsor at $5,000 to a hole sponsor at $250. All sponsors will be recognized on the course, at the lunch, and will be featured in golf outing publicity. Individual tee time is $150.
Registrations are due by September 15, 2007 and are honored on a first-come, first-served basis. Further information, or to receive a registration brochure, contact Athletic Director Jim Woudstra at (630) 833-7575 x.205.
SENIOR/PARENT COLLEGE NIGHT: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 7:30 P.M. HUIZENGA AUDITORIUM
Seniors and their parents should attend this meeting where the college application timeline for seniors will be reviewed. A panel of four college admission professionals (College of DuPage-Community College, Dordt College-Christian College, Illinois Wesleyan-highly selective university, and Northern Illinois University-State University) will speak about what they look for in a candidate, things to keep in mind about the application process and any other unique elements that pertain to students applying for admission to their types of schools. There will be a time for questions and answers after their presentations.
JUNIOR/PARENT COLLEGE NIGHT: THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 7:30 P.M. HUIZENGA AUDITORIUM
All juniors and their parents should attend this informational meeting if you are intending to apply to a college or university. Students will be provided with information on college selection, college visit tips, college testing, the college application process, and financial aid. There will also be a time for question and answers.
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.
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.
MARKET DAY
Timothy’s first Market Day this school year will be on Friday September 14, between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. in the elementary/middle school Mini-Gym. Orders are due by noon on Tuesday, September 11 if you are doing an Internet or phone order. Order sheets should be turned into the elementary/middle school office by end of the day on Monday, September 10. Receive free Cinnamon Crunch French Toast Bites with any purchase. Please contact Barb Cimmarusti with any questions at (630) 530-2996.
NEW TO YOU RESALE STORE NEWS
Stop by Timothy's resale shop at 1700 West Roosevelt Road in Broadview to see our newest merchandise. A particularly fine, hand knotted, Persian rug is on display in the window. The 10'9" X 8' wool and cotton rug is open to bids starting at $250.00. For store hours or information, call 708-344-8477.
FALL CHILDREN’S CLOTHING AND TOY RESALE
Registration Information: Registration is outside of the Timothy Grade School Gym and the cost is $5.00. 70% of your sale is your profit and 30% goes to Timothy. Registration is Friday, September 14 from 11:00 to 12:30 p.m; Saturday, September 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; and Wednesday, September 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We accept: gently worn clothes in quality condition, gently used winter shoes and boots, fall/winter maternity clothes, baby equipment, sports equipment, all types of toys and more! Girls: Infant – size 14; Boys: Infant – size 20.
Don’t have anything to sell? Then come and shop on Saturday, September 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Resale is located in the Timothy Grade School Gym. We accept cash and we also accept payments by Visa & MasterCard. No checks. No children at the sale, please. Any questions, please call Christy Hooker (630) 832-5378, Michelle Grafton (630) 792-1972 or Cathy Bulthuis (630) 663-1849.
P.I.E. ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN MAGAZINE CAMPAIGN
For many years, our Middle School has been selling/renewing magazines in the fall to benefit Timothy. This year, there have been some changes. The campaign will now be organized by Partners in Education. Magazines can be ordered on-line at any time and Timothy will still receive a share of the profits. So, if those renewal slips are beginning to straggle in, information will be coming shortly as to how you can continue to receive your favorite magazines and help Timothy, too! Stay tuned!
TIMOTHY SUPPORTERS AND DOMINICK’S SHOPPERS
You've done the shopping already to help us earn money for school. Now PLEASE send in ALL your DOMINICKS receipts (Yes, the whole receipt this time), dated Sept 10- October 7. Collect them from friends and neighbors! Send A.S.A.P. We need to have them at school by October 11! Don't forget to link your fresh values card to Timothy Christian School, if you haven't already. Questions, or to link you card, call Flory Hoving, (630) 279-5294.
FOR PRAYER
Remember high school English teacher, drama club sponsor and golf coach Tom Day, who is recovering from successful emergency coronary bypass surgery. Pray for a quick and complete recovery.
Remember the community of faith at Wheaton Academy. On Wednesday, September 5, 2007, veteran teacher Carol Riebock died during a liver transplant surgery and went to be with her Lord and Savior. Wheaton Academy mourns the loss of one of its truly great teachers. At the same time, they celebrate a life lived well in service of her King. Mrs. Riebock was currently serving as Bible teacher and Bible Department Head but had also filled a variety of roles with vigor and enthusiasm during her eighteen years at Wheaton Academy.
SISTER SCHOOL GRAND RE-OPENING
The Grand Opening of Daystar Christian School in its new location at 16th and State in Chicago will be held this Saturday September 15, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. They will have tours of the building and new classrooms, hot dogs, jump houses, cotton candy, popcorn, games, clowns, face painting, and prizes. Maybe you'd like to see how the building turned out! They welcome volunteers to help out with the games and food. If you are interested in volunteering please email Cheryl: c.nielsen@daystarschool.us
DID YOU KNOW . . .
-that the high school “Back to School Dance” is September 22?
-that a photo taken by Timothy parent Tom Huizinga recently appeared on the weather segment of the NBC-5 News and in the September 2 edition of the Chicago Sun Times?
-that this year’s Octoberfest theme is about travel?
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
The pastor stood up one Sunday and announced to his congregation:
"I have good news and bad news. The good news is that we have enough money to pay for our new building program! The bad news is that it's still out there in your pockets."
Dave Larsen
Director of Advancement
Editor
Cindy Van Kampen
Webmaster
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