TCS News
TCSNews
The week of September 17, 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
“To practice hospitality in our world, it may be necessary to evaluate all the laws and all the promotions and all the invitation lists of corporate and political society from the point of view of the people who never make the lists. Then hospitality may demand that we work to change things.”- Joan Chittister
NEW ON OUR WEBSITE (www.timothychristian.com)
The Kindergarten Gingerbread Man Hunt
A Day in the Life of Timothy: 7th Grade Science
SMART BOARD APPEAL LETTER AND P.I.E.—AN APOLOGY
At last Thursday’s Parent Night for grades P-8 a letter about the SMART Boards was distributed which failed to acknowledge the enormous contribution that P.I.E. (Partners in Education) made toward the purchase and installation of the SMART Boards. Over $60,000 was given by P.I.E to help equip classrooms with this amazing technology and to meet other technology needs. To read the corrected letter, follow this link: Smart Board Appeal Letter from Dr. Larsen
SEARCH AND BENEFIT TIMOTHY WITH THE “BENEFIT BAR”
Timothy is pleased to announce a partnership with Benefit Bar, a free communication and fund-raising tool bar designed to allow the online Timothy community to stay more informed and involved. The Benefit Bar is a free downloadable toolbar (pictured above) that enables users to get information directly from the Timothy website regardless of where they are on the internet. Say you're checking this weekend's NFL scores, and you remember that you'd like a sports update for the Timothy teams. Simply click on the "Sports" icon on the benefit bar, and you'll be taken directly to the Timothy Sports page. You may also raise money for Timothy as you search the web. Downloading the Benefit bar toolbar will make this possible. Say you're searching for shoes- the benefit bar includes a Yahoo! search engine embedded directly into the toolbar. Simply type "shoes" into this search engine box and you'll get the hundreds or thousands of listings (including the sponsored links) that you're looking for. If you click on any of the sponsored links, this generates money for Timothy. The sponsored companies are paying Yahoo! to have their websites in a prominent location on the search, and benefit bar helps Yahoo! forward a portion of that money to Timothy.
Next step? Simply control + click on the red rectangle above and follow the link.
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.
For further information, or to receive a registration brochure, contact Athletic Director Jim Woudstra at (630) 833-7575 x.205.
OctTRAVELfest
Octoberfest tickets went on sale to the general public this morning in the high school library and will continue to be sold during regular school hours until they sell out. Payment must accompany orders. Tickets are $6.00 for lower orchestra seats and $5.00 for side and upper seating levels. Phone orders will be filled in the time order received. Phone order tickets must be picked up within 24 hours. Call 630-833-7575 ext 222.
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.
K-7TH GRADE PHOTOS
Student Pictures are scheduled for October 1 (Pre M/W/F and Kdgt.-8th) and October 9 (Pre T/TH and students that were absent 10/1). A letter will be sent home with students next week, along with an order envelope. The Pre-7th students must have an order envelope along with payment to hand to photographer on Picture Day if parents wish to purchase pictures. .
CLASS OF 1957 50TH REUNION
The class of 1957 convenes this weekend for their 50th anniversary reunion. They will tour Timothy Saturday afternoon and meet later in the evening for a banquet at the Villa Nova restaurant in Villa Park.
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.
BEHIND THE SCENES AT “NEW TO YOU” RESALE SHOP
Three Tuesday evenings have been set aside for parents to socialize with those who have children in the same grades while also learning about Timothy's resale shop. September 25 is designated for parents of kindergarten, first, and second grade students. October 2 is scheduled for parents of third, fourth, and fifth graders. Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade parents are invited to come on November 13. Refreshments and tours begin at 6:30 P.M. From 7:00 to 8:30, volunteers may try out some of our typical tasks, such as arranging furniture, sorting, hanging, or steaming clothes, minor furniture repair, hauling boxes, displaying merchandise, or vacuuming. The store is located about twelve minutes east of Timothy at 1700 West Roosevelt Road in Broadview. For more information, call (708)344-8477.
APPLE PIE DAY
A "sweet" annual fund-raiser is Timothy's Apple Pie Day. Volunteers of all ages join together to make delectable desserts to support Timothy Christian Schools. This year, Apple Pie making day is Tuesday, October 9th. Worker volunteers are needed on Monday, October 8 from 6-9 pm for Apple Pie Day "prep" work and Tuesday, October 9, for whatever time works best with your schedule. Come for the morning, afternoon or all day! We promise delicious snacks, friendly co-workers and great fellowship.
Interested in purchasing a pie? The pies are $9.00 each and can be frozen or baked immediately. They are perfect to have in your freezer for company or the holidays. We will only be making 900 pies this year so place your order early and avoid disappointment. Pies can be picked up on Tuesday, October 9 in the High School Cafeteria from 10:30 am until 6 pm. If you would like to volunteer or order a pie, please contact Sharon Hoekstra at (630) 321-0012 or gkhoekstra@comcast.net.
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 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.
A “WONDERFUL” GIFT WRAP OPPORTUNITY
Partners in Education is again sponsoring the annual gift wrap and candy fundraiser for students in grades K through 6. This year, we have chosen the Market Day "A Wonderful Time of Year" brochure for our sale. Each year, the proceeds from this sale fund many improvements for our school, such as teacher "wish list" items and updated technology, like the new Smart Boards. The sale will run from 9/18 through 10/2. Please support Timothy by asking any K-6th grader to see their brochure and placing an order! The brochure can also be viewed at www.familyoffundraisers.com. Questions? Contact Beth Bardolph at (630)782-1097/bards6@juno.com or Barb Huizenga at (630)832-5170 or bahmah91@aol.com. Thanks for your support!
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.
GOT HOUSING?
A Wheaton College grad who may be assisting Coach Ryan DeKoekkoek is in need of temporary housing while he awaits word of acceptance into Wheaton Graduate School and their on-campus housing options. If you can help or know of someone who might be able to provide short-term housing, contact daniel.k.reasoner@gmail.com or by phone: (330)998-5268.
FOR PRAYER
We rejoice with Kevin and Kara Hackert in the birth of daughter Adrianna Grace born 8 lbs. 15 oz. and 21", born last Thursday the 13th. Everyone is doing very well!
DID YOU KNOW . . .
-that elementary school Art Teacher Marlene Boonstra will be recognized for her “Twice Blessed” Art Exhibit at Trinity Christian College? On Thursday, October 4 from 5:30-7:30 pm, there will be a reception for Marlene where visitors can view the 28 pieces of artwork that Boonstra, a Trinity alumna, has donated for auction to raise funds for the College’s Art and Communication Center. “Twice Blessed” will run through November 8; bidding on the art pieces ends November 19. For more information and to view her artwork, visit their website www.trnty.edu/boonstra/
-that Alison Dec ’06, daughter of 2nd grade teacher Ellen Dec, was chosen to participate in the Disney College Program? She is currently working at EPCOT in the store MouseGear. If you will be visiting the Orlando area before January 4, 2008 stop in and say to “hi” to one of Timothy's very own!
-that the proceeds from the high school Back to School Dance will be going to the Make a Wish Foundation?
-that 7th grader Austin Moore will be appearing on stage as “Addy” at the American Girl Theater downtown, beginning October 7?
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
Surgeons invited to dinner parties are often asked to carve the meat -- or worse yet, to watch the host carve while commenting on the surgeon's occupation. At one party, a surgeon friend was watching the carving while Harry, his host, kept up a running commentary: "How am I doing, Doc? How do you like that technique? I'd make a pretty good surgeon, don't you think?"
When the host finished and the slices of meat lay neatly on the serving platter, the surgeon spoke up: "Anybody can take them apart, Harry. Now let’s see you put them back together again."
Dave Larsen
Director of Advancement
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