TCS News
TCSNews
The week of December 3, 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
Living as we do in a world that suffers so much, two opposing possibilities can easily tempt us: either to turn our backs and live oblivious to the pain or to allow the pain to overwhelm us and despair to take up residence in our hearts. The truly faithful option is to face the pain and live joyfully in the midst of it. Those who suffer most remind us of how tragic and arrogant it would be for us to lose hope on behalf of people who have not lost theirs. They are teachers of joy. - Joyce Hollyday in “Then Your Light Shall Rise”
NEW ON THE TIMOTHY WEBSITE: www.timothychristian.com
Congressman Roskam Visits 8th Graders
Honduran Friends Visit 3rd Graders
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
Mark the dates on your calendar and celebrate Christ’s birth with the music of the season, presented by Timothy’s Music department!
Monday, December 3 – 7:30 pm – HS Band & Orchestra
Monday, December 10 – 7:30 pm – MS Band & Orchestra
Sunday, December 16 – 2:30 pm – Concert Choir & Varsity Choir
Monday, December 17 – 7:30 pm – 5th & 6th Grade Band & Orchestra
THINKING ABOUT “THE GOLDEN COMPASS”
This Friday the movie “The Golden Compass” will be released, and has already created quite a bit of controversy. If you’ve not heard about the controversy or been a part of it, you soon will be. We’ve found a balanced and thoughtful discussion about the movie by Christian professor and film critic Jeffrey Overstreet that may help you find your way through all the hype. Overstreet teaches at Seattle Pacific University (a Free Methodist Christian University) and reviews films for “Christianity Today.” Overstreet’s views approximate Timothy’s in terms of how Christians are to relate to culture, and how this film creates both opportunities and challenges. Overstreet’s suggestions create an opportunity for good discussion in your family. Check out his analysis by clicking on this link:
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE TIMOTHY AUCTION; COME TO THE MEETING TO VOLUNTEER
Please reserve Saturday, April 19 for the Timothy Auction “This Is My Father’s World.” The exact time and location will be announced later. An auction committee meeting is taking place in the high school conference room this Wednesday at 6:30 PM and we would love to see new faces. The Auction is a production of Partners in Education.
THE LEGACY FUND OF THE TIMOTHY FOUNDATION GROWS THROUGH CHALLENGE MATCH
Following the fall meeting of the Timothy Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Peter Huizenga presented a $50,000 Challenge Match to grow the Legacy Fund of the Foundation, which strengthens the ability of the Foundation to offer tuition assistance to Timothy families. We are happy to report that members of the Timothy Foundation have matched this gift and $100,000 will be added to the Foundation’s assets, now totaling over $5 million.
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.
DIRECTOR OF APOLLO CHORUS TO VISIT TIMOTHY
For many years, the 6th grade class has studied Handel's Messiah during advent. The students discuss it, listen to it and memorize certain pieces. This Thursday, we are honored to have Dr. Alltop, Director of the Apollo Chorus, and a guest soloist, join us at Timothy to talk with our 6th graders. Then on Saturday, our 6th graders, along with their parents, will be heading downtown to the Symphony Center to hear the Apollo Chorus perform "The Messiah." What a great way to kick off the advent season!
THE “BEE’S” ARE COMING!
No, not the Killer Bees . . . it's the Geography Bees! Students qualify for this yearly competition by taking a written test. The top students then compete before the school in this academic quiz that tests their geography knowledge. You are welcome to join us for one or both of these competitions in the Huizenga Auditorium.
The dates for this year's Geo Bee's are:
Elementary School - Tuesday, December 11 at 12:50 p.m.
Middle School - Thursday, December 13 at 1:30 p.m.
TIMOTHY CHESS TEAM TOURNEY RESULTS
The Timothy Christian Chess Team fought hard to earn a 5th place finish against tough competition at the Benjamin Scholastic Tournament held on Saturday at Benjamin Middle School in West Chicago.
Top scorers for Timothy were Michael Karpman (2.5 points out of 4), who earned the 1st Place Trophy for 7th grade, and Riley DeHaan (also 2.5), who captured the 3rd Place Trophy in 6th grade. Tim Huizinga (2nd Place Trophy - 7th grade) and Kyle Groters (3rd Place Medal - 7th grade) added 2 points apiece.
The Elementary Team finished in 7th place, led by 5th grader Garrett Karpman, who scored 3 points out of 5.
The team will return to competitive action in January.
8TH GRADE BOYS’ BASKETBALL FINISHES 2ND AT THANKSGIVING TOURNEY
Our 8th grade boys participated in a Thanksgiving tournament at St. James School in Glen Ellyn. There were 8 teams and Timothy Christian finished in 2nd place losing in the Championship by four points. The boys played three hard fought games in the tournament and gained valuable experience. The team played good defense the entire tournament and all players contributed to the successful effort. Results from the games:
11/21/07 St. Josephs from Downers Grove -W-36-23
Chris Ridolphi 10 points, Tyler VanderBrug 9 points, Alex Sweatman 7 points and 9 rebounds.
11/23/07 St. James from Glen Ellyn W-37-34
Chris Ridolphi 28 points (5-8 3 pointers) 5 steals, Matt Robinson 4 assists, Nolan Dubois 5 points 4 assists.
11/24/07 St. Giles from Oak Park -L-23-19
Tyler VanderBrug 7 rebounds, Nick Groenewold 5 points
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE
Seniors should continue to complete college applications, allowing the counseling office at least one week to send transcripts and complete any recommendation sections. A transcript request form must be filled out and turned in with all application forms. If you wish to apply to a college or university before the Christmas break, your application must be turned in with all appropriate forms by Friday, December 7. If your application is turned in after that date, there will be no guarantee that it will be processed in time for it to be mailed before December 21. No applications will be processed between December 21 and January 7. Seniors who need a teacher recommendation must request it from the teacher at least two weeks prior to the necessary deadline. A stamped addressed envelope must also be supplied to the teacher.
The counseling department is offering to juniors a preparation class for the April 14 ACT. Excel Edge, Inc. will be presenting a course, ACT 36, to help students become familiar with aspects of the ACT such as content, timing, pacing, and strategies. It will review English and math concepts and provide practice with an actual ACT test. The class will be offered 8 consecutive Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, beginning February 6, 2008. The cost of the course is $205.00. To enroll in the course, please fill out a registration form, which was mailed in each junior report card envelope. Registration forms can also be obtained at the high school office. Registration begins immediately and continues through Friday, December 7.
Timothy Christian High School will host a Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, January 8, at 7:00 PM in the high school choir room. The seminar will be led by a representative from Calvin College with the information being helpful for high school juniors, seniors, and their parents. The purpose of the seminar is to help you understand how your family’s eligibility for need-based aid is determine and to discuss the various options and programs available to help pay for college education. The content of the seminar will assist you no matter what college you are considering. The evening will be very helpful as a first-time introduction to the information that will be required on the FAFSA form.
Advance notice: 8th grade parent/student Timothy Christian High School registration night is scheduled for 7PM on Thursday, February 7, 2008. All Timothy Christian Middle School students and one of their parents should plan to attend this informational evening prior to receiving materials for registration in high school courses.
DRIVERS’ EDUCATION UPDATE
York High School is offering a drivers ed classroom course January 10-March 24, 2008 on Monday and Thursdays from 7-8:30 PM. Registration is open until December 4, 2007. If interested, please pick up an information sheet and registration form from Timothy’s high school office.
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.
DECEMBER MARKET DAY
December's Market Day Pick-Up date is Friday, December 14, 3:30-4:30 pm in the ES/MS Mini-Gym.
There are three easy ways to place your order:
1) On-line at www.marketday.com by Tuesday, December 11 at noon. Use account #1449. You can pay with Visa, Master Card, or pay on pick-up day with cash or check.
2) Call 1-877-MD-APPLE by Tuesday, December 11 at noon . You can pay with Visa, Master Card or pay on pick-up day with cash or check.
3) Turn in your completed order form to the ES Office by the end of the day on Monday, December 10. Cash or check made payable to Market Day at pick-up.
If you have any questions, please call Barb Cimmarusti at (630) 530-2996
Also in December, if you order Cookie Dough, Timothy receives $2.20 for each box ordered. If we sell more than 249, we'll receive $3.30 each. Who Doesn't Love Cookies? Ask your family, friends and neighbors to get their holiday cookie dough from Timothy. Choose from a wide variety of individual portions of cookie dough.
A SALE JUST FOR YOU AT NEW TO YOU
On Thursday, December 13, everything except furniture is twenty percent off to Timothy, Humboldt, Chicago West Side, and Daystar families and staff. Thank you for supporting Christian education by donating merchandise, volunteering, and shopping at New to You.
Is a Radio Control Airplane on your Christmas List?
Check out the remote control airplane with a five foot wingspan in the window of New to You Upscale Resale Store. The bidding for the plane will close on Thursday, December 13 at 4:00 pm.
Got Christmas Decorations?
If you are thinking of bringing in some Christmas decorations, may we have them soon please? We prefer to get them now rather than in January when we’re at a premium for storage space.
CHRISTMAS CD BY TIMOTHY’S OWN GAIL SALVATORI
Four years ago Timothy’s orchestra director Gail Salvatori had four private viola students who wanted to learn some Christmas carols at the Christmas season. Much to her surprise, there weren’t any arrangements to be found! Frustrated, she resolved to write her own arrangements for her students and out of that work came a finished product of Christmas meditations for viola, or cello, and piano or harp. These nine copyrighted arrangements are now in print and have been for sale for a month. Ms. Salvatori has now recorded this set of arrangements for the advent season, playing both the viola and piano parts. The CD’s are available to purchase for $10. They are accompanied by calming Scripture meditations for this busy time of year. Contact Gail at (630) 653-5538.
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). So far 38 receipts have been turned in, which amounts to $93.45 for Timothy.
Also, the Box Tops program produced over $900.00 through what was turned in for first half of year.
The Dominick's Fresh Value Card program has 92 people signed up. The proceeds for Timothy were $72.52 (June), $66.69 (July), $58.78 (August), and 111.73 (September).
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
WORST ANALOGIES...EVER (and they don’t come from Timothy students)
~ The brick wall was the color of a brick-red Crayola crayon.
~ I felt a nameless dread. Well, there probably is a long German name for it, like Geschpooklichkeit or something, but I don't speak German. Anyway, it's a dread that nobody knows the name for, like those little square plastic gizmos that close your bread bags. I don't know the name for those either.
~ He was as tall as a six-foot-three-inch tree.
~ The hailstones leaped from the pavement, just like maggots when you fry them in hot grease.
~ The politician was gone but unnoticed, like the period after the Dr. on a Dr Pepper can.
~ He spoke with the wisdom that can only come from experience, like a guy who went blind because he looked at a solar eclipse without one of those boxes with a pinhole in it and now goes around the country speaking at high schools about the dangers of looking at a solar eclipse without one of those boxes with a pinhole in it.
~ The little boat gently drifted across the pond exactly the way a bowling ball wouldn't.
~ From the attic came an unearthly howl. The whole scene had an eerie, surreal quality, like when you're on vacation in another city and "Jeopardy" comes on at 7 p.m. instead of 7:30.
~ Her eyes were like two brown circles with big black dots in the center.
~ Her date was pleasant enough, but she knew that if her life was a movie this guy would be buried in the credits as something like "Second Tall Man."
~ Long separated by cruel fate, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:36 p.m. traveling at 55 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:19 p.m. at a speed of 35 mph.
~ John and Mary had never met. They were like two hummingbirds who had also never met.
Dave Larsen
Director of Advancement
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