TCS News
TCSNews
The week of October 29, 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
“Curiously, the most serious religious people, or the most concerned scholars, those who constantly read the Bible as a matter of professional or pious duty, can often manage to evade a radically involved dialogue with the book they are questioning.” - Thomas Merton in “Opening the Bible”
NEW ON OUR WEBSITE (www.timothychristian.com)
- A Day in the Life of Timothy: 8th Grade
- 7th Grade Retreat Highlights
- Fall Reflector Now Available Online
Timothy is sponsoring a major event in a new Abolitionist Movement on Sunday, November 11 from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Huizenga Auditorium. Human trafficking is rapidly becoming one of the greatest moral battles of our time. The Not For Sale Campaign is doing something about it, and we can too.
27 million people are enslaved today—and some of them live right next door to us, here in the United States. Not For Sale is a campaign of individuals, musicians, artists, people of faith, businesses, schools and sports teams united to stop it. The event at Timothy will feature speaking, film, music, and action-oriented content. The Not For Sale team provides first hand accounts of the Abolitionist Movement—both domestic and abroad. Check out more at www.notforsalecampaign.org and plan to attend this event. Bring your church!
This event is sponsored by Timothy and Change Design Group, Darwill Press, Providence Bank, V3, and Bastian and Joan Knoppers.
GOLF OUTING REACHES GOAL
Thanks to all who attended and all who sponsored the recent Athletic Boosters’ Golf Outing at Ruffled Feathers. The event raised $22,000 which will enable the purchase of another mini-bus for transporting students to athletic and co-curricular events.
SMARTBOARD MOMENTUM BUILDS: ADOPT A SMARTBOARD PROGRAM BEGINS
Over the CEA convention break wiring preparations were made for the installation of an additional 20 SMARTBoards on campus. This latest installation will bring the campus total to 35, with this amazing technology spreading to grades 6-8 (11) and additional high school classrooms (9). The first round brought 12 SMARTBoards to grades 2-5 and 3 to the high school.
The very good news is that parents—impressed by what they see from teachers and hear from their students—are offering to “adopt” a SMARTBoard or two for the school. While the first round was financed by gifts from Partners in Education and private donations, we’re still looking for donors for the second round. If you’d like to help with this cause with gifts small or large, contact Dave Larsen at (630) 782-4072 for the details.
Still wondering what SMARTBoards are all about? Check out this link from our website: http://www.timothychristian.com/smartboards.php
MUSIC DEPARTMENT EVENT TONIGHT
Come to the Huizenga Auditorium tonight at 7:30 p.m. for another outstanding concert by the high school choirs.
ANNUAL SPORTS PARENT MEETING
The Annual Sports Parent Meeting for parents of all Timothy Christian High School athletes will be held at 6:00 pm on Monday, November 12, 2007 in the HS cafeteria. This is a mandatory meeting to discuss various issues related to our high school athletic program, including program philosophy, expectations, eligibility issues, extra-curricular code, Booster Club, etc. There will also be a sign-up table for basketball season concessions (This will be your opportunity to pick your date and time to work concessions). The girls and boys basketball coaches will meet with parents of their teams immediately following the meeting.
“ANNIE” COMES TO TIMOTHY
The popular musical “Annie” comes to the Timothy stage on Thursday-Saturday November 15-17 for performances in the Huizenga Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Tickets are now on sale from the High School library for $6.00 adults and $5.00 for students/senior citizens.
FACULTY-SENIOR GAME ANOTHER ONE FOR THE BOOKS
Chalk up another victory for the Faculty in their latest conquest of the Seniors in flag football, by a score of 21-13. The injury report has Rudi Gesch typing this morning with a cast on his right sprained or broken wrist. Faculty MVP honors went to all-purpose Oliver Hersey. Next up: the Chicago Bears, and the faculty team is very, very confident.
CROSS COUNTRY SECTIONAL RESULTS
On Saturday at the Niles West IHSA Sectional both the Timothy girls’ team and the boys’ individual qualifiers ran very well! The girls team finished 9th in the twenty team field. The girls were paced by state qualifier Katie Dirkse (23rd in 19:55). Katie was followed closely by Leah Bosman (35th in 20:12), Kristin VanKampen (46th in 20:37), Natalie Kuick (57th in 21:05), Samantha Goedeke (64th in 21:27), Anna Boot (87th in 22:09) and Candace Wieringa (89th in 22:11).
In the boys race, sophomore Jeff VanderKamp (56th in 17:21) and junior Bruce Larkin (73rd in 17:35) ran extremely well to cap off exceptional inaugural seasons.
Katie garnered the 7th individual qualifying spot and will represent Timothy in the IHSA class 2A state championship race this Saturday (November 3) at 11:00 in Peoria.
Congratulations on a very good season, and special thanks to our seniors Mark Zylstra, Kristin VanKampen, Anna Boot and Candace Wieringa.
JOIN THE “BENEFIT BAR” MOVEMENT
Did you know that already 59 Timothy community members are helping raise funds for Timothy just by surfing the web? Join this growing group by downloading the benefit bar. Go to the Timothy website and click on the “Benefit Bar” logo on the right hand side to learn more, or simply go to this link: http://www.timothychristian.com/benefitbar.php . It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s a new way to surf the web while benefiting Timothy at the same time.
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.
ALUMNI INVITED TO JOIN THE FACEBOOK MOVEMENT
Timothy Christian High School Alumni are encouraged to visit www.facebook.com, open an account, and join the group “Timothy Christian High School Alumni.” If you’re already a Facebook member, visit this group and join the crowd. The Alumni Board thinks that this will be an effective way to reunite with classmates and keep in touch. Check it out!
PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF TIMOTHY: YOUR TURN TO JOIN THE FACEBOOK MOVEMENT
A group is now created for you on Facebook. Look for “Parents and Friends of Timothy Christian Schools” and join! The group is designed to promote networking and discussion among those who care about the mission of Timothy Christian Schools, and will serve as a safe place to discuss topics of mutual concern, post news, and connect with parents and friends. Check it out. And if you haven’t yet joined Facebook, this may be what you’ve been waiting for. www.facebook.com
“NEW TO YOU” RESALE STORE: DECK THE HALLS AND WALLS
All parents are invited to a special evening to decorate the store for Christmas. On Tuesday, November 13 from about 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., you are invited to help us put out the boxes and boxes of Christmas merchandise that have been donated. The store will only be open for volunteers. Meet other parents, have some hot cider, and help out at Timothy's upscale resale store. The Christmas sales bring in extra money for Timothy and the three other Christian schools it supports. New to You is located at 1700 W. Roosevelt Road in Broadview. It is about twelve minutes east of Timothy on Roosevelt Road. For more information, please call Shari Buma (630) 527-6738.
BANKET DAY (THAT’S banKET, not blanket)
Are you ready for the holidays? Do you have your banket ordered? Now is the time! Banket is a flaky Dutch pastry with an almond filling. It's a great item for your holiday cookie trays! Banket will again be sold frozen and unbaked in a package of 3 strips for $15.00. It will be made and ready for pick up on Thursday, November 8 from noon until 5PM at the Timothy High School Cafeteria. To place your orders call Joyce Hoogstra - 708-562-0148 or e-mail jhoogstra@sbcglobal.net. Willing hands are also needed to make banket dough & paste on Wed, Nov.7 6:30PM. - 9:30PM. and on Thurs. Nov.8 beginning at 8:30 AM to assemble banket. Please call Joyce Hoogstra 708-562-0148 to volunteer.
MARKET DAY NEWS
Although we did not reach our goal in October to win the Scholastic Books, we are grateful for a $546 profit to benefit our school! November is PIE MONTH! If you order a pie in November, Timothy receives $1.75 for each pie/cheesecake ordered. If we sell more than 249, we’ll receive $2.75 ea. WHO DOESN’T LOVE PIES? Ask your family, friends and neighbors to get their holiday pies from TCS. Choose from a wide variety of pies and cheesecakes including Pumpkin Praline, French Silk, and Fruit Medley. Get a FREE insulated bag when you purchase 4 or more pies from Market Day.
The next Market Day pick up is Friday, November 16, 3:30-4:30 pm in the ES/MS Mini Gym. Phone and Internet orders must be placed by Tuesday, November 13 at noon. Or, you can hand in your order form to the ES/MS Office by the end of the day on Monday, November 12. Any questions, please contact Barb Cimmarusti at (630) 530-2996.
DID YOU KNOW . . .
-that the 7th grade Volleyball team took 1st place in their Tournament last week?
-that you can purchase Market Day items through Peapod and TC will receive 5% profit? (must be Market Day items to qualify). Questions, call Barb at (630) 530-2996.
-that the Elementary School's annual food drive for Roseland and Lawndale will begin on October 30? Information will be sent home with the students this week.
-that this Sunday marks the end of Daylight Savings Time? It's time to "Fall Back" an hour!
FOR PRAYER
-God’s blessing on the work of the Not For Sale Campaign and for strong support for it from among Timothy families
-Wisdom for the Board of Directors as they weigh elements of the Campus Master Plan and its implementation
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
A man was driving down a country road in the middle of dairy farm country when his car stalled inexplicably. He got out and raised the hood to see if he could find out what had happened.
A brown and white cow slowly lumbered from the field she had been grazing in over to the car and stuck her head under the hood beside the man.
After a moment the cow looked at the man and said, "Looks like a bad carburetor to me." Then she walked back into the field and began grazing again.
Amazed, the man walked back to the farmhouse he had just passed, where he met a farmer. "Hey, mister, is that your cow in the field?" he asked.
The farmer replied, "The brown and white one? Yep, that's old Bessie."
The man then said, "Well my car's broken down, and she just said, 'Looks like a bad carburetor to me.'"
The farmer shook his head and said, "Don't mind old Bessie, son. She don't know a thing about cars."
Dave Larsen
Director of Advancement
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