TCS News
TCSNews
The week of November 19, 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
“Classical education has always encouraged students to acquire more than knowledge and skills; it has also encouraged them to develop the virtues that will incline them to use these things for the benefit of others. Christians believe that such virtues derive from the Holy Spirit and that this is so no matter who has them. But . . . Christians have special reason for cultivating honesty, compassion, and other good traits. These virtues suit Christians. They’re part of dying and rising with Christ and therefore part of the family uniform for the people of God.” --Neal Plantinga in “Engaging God’s World”
NEW ON THE TIMOTHY WEBSITE: www.timothychristian.com
- Photos from the musical Annie
- ES Thanksgiving Food Drive
- A Day in the Life of Timothy: 6th Grade I.S.
“ANNIE” A WONDERFUL PRODUCTION
The popular musical “Annie” brightened the Timothy stage this past Thursday-Saturday with performances in the Huizenga Auditorium. Many thanks to all who participated in making this an outstanding and memorable production. Pictures are now on our website.
TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS WIN AWARDS IN COMPETITION
On Friday the 16th Illinois State University hosted the Seventh Annual “Technology Day,” a hands-on and minds-on competition open to all high school students in Illinois. This year’s activities centered on Engineering Design, Structural Technology, Invention and Innovation, Transportation Technology, and Medical Technology. There were 92 teams representing nineteen schools in Illinois. Timothy came home with a first place in Engineering Design, a second place in Structural Technology, and a third place in Invention/Innovation. Congratulations to students Thomas Huiner, Taylor Slager, Matt Meyer, Adam Rink, Nathan Puchalski, Tim Siadak, Tim Veldman, Eric Pohlman, Jeff Hayley, Kei Loerop, Andrew Munson, Joe Chrisman and teacher Troy Blunier.
GIRLS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL UPDATE
The Varsity Girls finished the IMSA/ACS Hoops Happenings tournament in good form. After struggling in our opening night game, the girls responded well the next two nights. On Friday night we beat Reed Custer 40-39 with good play coming from Lindsay VanderBrug (11 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals) and Kelly Buma with 9 points and 6 rebounds. On Saturday afternoon we played Immaculate Conception for the Consolation Championship which we won 41-37. Once again good play from Kelly Buma (8 points 4 rebounds), and Katie Dirkse contributed 8 points. Good team play throughout!
TIMOTHY REIGNS AS MATH TRIATHLON CHAMP
Led by teachers Marge Bogdalek, Ann Bakker and Jane Duiven our Elementary School Math Team once again took 1st place at the Math Triathalon this past Friday, held at Trinity Christian College. This annual event has the students participating in both individual and relay “math” events, in which they can showcase their Math skills. They brought back a beautiful trophy for their efforts. Congratulations to all!
CHESS TEAM DEBUTS
The 2007-08 Timothy Christian Scholastic Chess Team put in a solid performance in its season debut at the Naperville Kings Cup on Saturday. The squad scored 9.5 team points to take home the second place trophy in the 5th-8th grade section. Top scorer was Glen Kleinschmidt with 3 points, who won the second place trophy for 5th grade. Michael Karpman scored 2.5 points, also taking home a second place trophy in the 6th grade category. Randall Harris, Tim Huizinga, Garrett Karpman, Charlie Miller, and Gus Psimoulis all scored 2 points, with Gus earning a 3rd place medal for 6th grade in his team debut.
Once again, the team is coached by Timothy parent Todd Barre and faculty advisor Mike Engbers. The team will next compete in the Benjamin School Scholastic Tournament in West Chicago on December 1.
OPEN KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Do you have a child that will be in Kindergarten in the fall of 2008? Open Kindergarten registration for Timothy’s 2008 year begins Monday, November 26th. Elementary doors open at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome! Please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate and $100 for the application fee. Any questions? Contact marketing director Rudi Gesch at 630.782.4043 or at gesch@timothychristian.com
ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL THEME EXAMPLES
The theme “This is My Father’s World” is being implemented at every grade level in creative ways. Here are some examples:
- 1st grade has already donated over 60 shoeboxes filled with gifts to Samaritans Purse and their Operation Christmas Child project.
- 2nd grade has launched their recycling program and other plans are in place to participate with Pennies for Penicillin (Philippines) and Compassion Child.
- 3rd grade has introduced students to the Hogar de Niños Nazareth Orphanage in Honduras and presented them with multiple service opportunities. Next Monday, they will be hosting some of the orphans in their morning classes.
- 7th grade has established a relationship with the students at Elim Christian School, and they hope to deepen that relationship over the course of the year.
- 8th grade had a great time on Wednesday, dividing the class into four groups and spending the morning working at New to You, Westside Christian School, the Illinois Food Depository, and with local recycling efforts in our immediate community.
THIRD GRADE STUDENTS MEET HONDURAN STUDENTS
This year, to integrate the theme “This is my Father’s World,” each grade level was asked to come up with a project to help the students understand ways to preserve and protect our Father’s World. The third grade chose to support Hogar de Niños Nazareth Orphanage in Honduras. The students were thrilled to learn that some of the students from the orphanage would be here in the States this week! The orphanage began quite a few years ago when an 18-year old girl by the name of Carmen took on several young children. “Mama” Carmen is now in charge of over 200 children. We were blessed to have seven of the students visit with our school today, as well as Mama Carmen. The entire 3rd grade gathered together with the students for a time of singing and questions and answers, translated by our very own Spanish teacher Mrs. Maria Brasser. They learned a lot and definitely enjoyed the time together with their new friends!
MUSIC FESTIVAL COMING TO TIMOTHY
Timothy will host a music festival featuring adjudicators from the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music on January 26th, 2008? The event is for students in grades 7-12 in the categories of voice, strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion. Sign-up forms are available with all 7-12 music teachers.
TIMOTHY WELCOMES CONGRESSMAN PETER ROSKAM
Next Monday we are honored to welcome Congressman Peter Roskam to Timothy. Mr. Roskam will be speaking to our 8th grade students in the morning about how a bill becomes a law, as well as being a Christian in politics. This ties in nicely with the 8th grade study of U.S. History and the Constitution.
JOIN THE “BENEFIT BAR” MOVEMENT
Did you know that already 82 (up from the 59 reported last week) 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.
CALLING ALL TECHNOLOGISTS!
Timothy has begun developing a list of technology professionals who would occasionally lend their experience to the school. We are beginning to come across areas where we need someone to help troubleshoot an issue or just help out with a small project, and we need your help. If you have experience with Exchange, Web Application Development, ISA, IIS or other enterprise level networking products or would be willing to assist on small projects when necessary and would like to help, please send your name and your expertise to Sue Lubben at stlubben@comcast.net.
HIGH SCHOOL INCOMPLETE GRADES
All high school incomplete grades from 1st quarter must be finalized with the teacher by 3 PM on Nov. 20. It is the responsibility of the student, not the teacher, to talk with his/her teacher about what must yet be turned in or completed by that time.
“NEW TO YOU” RESALE STORE: DECK THE HALLS AND WALLS
Thank you to the Parent Night decorators and eighth grade students who volunteered at New to You on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning last week. The store looks great! The halls and walls are decked out. Check it out quick because the Christmas merchandise is selling fast. We've had another record week of sales.
New to You will be closed on November 21 and 22 for Thanksgiving. It will reopen on Friday and Saturday.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS ARE IN!
We have the Chicago West/Central, Chicago North/Northwest and the Chicago South/Southwest editions of the popular Entertainment books for sale in the elementary/middle school office for $20.00. Checks need to be written to Timothy Christian P.I.E. This is another fundraising and service project sponsored by Partners in Education.
ALMOND PASTE AVAILABLE
Looking for Almond Paste for your holiday baking needs? Look no further! We have it available by the 7 pound tub for $45 and by the pound for $7. Please contact Joyce Hoogstra at (708) 562-0148 to arrange a pick-up.
DO YOU SHOP AT ULTRA FOODS?
If you do, please send in your cash register receipts (dated from October 1 through December 31, 2008) to Timothy Christian Schools. Ultra Foods will give back 5% of total purchases for these 3 months. Please send in the whole, original receipt. Turn in to school by January 9, or send to Flory Hoving. Questions or Comments, call Flory Hoving. (1040 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126. 630/279-5294).
DID YOU KNOW. . .
--that Tuesday is “Soup Lunch” for the High school?
--that the elementary school collected 34 shopping carts and $480 during their Food Drive to benefit Lawndale Christian Reformed Church and Roseland Christian Ministries?
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
A man lay sprawled across three entire seats in the posh theater. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the man, "Sorry, sir, but you're only allowed one seat."
The man groaned but didn't budge. The usher became impatient.
"Sir, if you don't get up from there I'm going to have to call the manager."
Again, the man just groaned, which infuriated the usher who turned and marched briskly back up the aisle in search of his manager. In a few moments, both the usher and the manager returned and stood over the man.
Together the two of them tried repeatedly to move him, but with no success. Finally, they summoned the police.
The cop surveyed the situation briefly then asked, "All right buddy, what's your name?"
"Sam," the man moaned.
"Where ya from, Sam?"
With pain in his voice, Sam replied, "The balcony."
Dave Larsen
Director of Advancement
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