TCS News
TCSNews
The week of December 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.”
.With this edition we wish you a blessed Christmas and joy in the New Year. The TCSNews will return after the Christmas break on Monday January 7.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Though there were auspicious signs that preceded and accompanied his birth, preparing the world for the majestic and kingly, the birth of Jesus itself was of the humblest peasant parentage, in an unimportant town, and in the roughest of buildings. He made a career of rejecting marks of status and privilege: He loved lepers, washed the feet of his disciples, befriended little children, encouraged women to join his entourage, and, finally, submitted to crucifixion by a foreign power.” –Eugene H. Peterson in “Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work”
NEW ON THE TIMOTHY WEBSITE: www.timothychristian.com
Timothy SmartBoards and the Media
Elementary School Geo Bee Summary
Watch for photos of 2nd & 8th grade reading together and the high school Humboldt Dinner, coming soon!
BUTTERFIELD ROAD SIGN CELEBRATES ADVENT
The Timothy digital sign continues to celebrate Christmas by counting down the 12 days of Christmas until Christmas break begins on December 21st. The sign will feature a different familiar Bible verse each day that tells the Christmas story.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT TONIGHT
7:30 pm in the Huizenga Auditorium: 5th & 6th Grade Band & Orchestra
WELCOME TO BENJAMIN PAUL LOUWERSE . . .
born to teacher Julie and husband James on December 10 at 7 lbs. 5 oz. and 20 ½ inches. All are doing well!
GIVING WITH A KICK
Maybe you've seen the collection box for soccer equipment (new or used...in good condition) outside Mr. Jim Boven’s room in the high school. He is collecting new and used soccer equipment through December 21 for the Gwaimen Center in Nigeria. ‘Gwaimen’ means hospitality, comfort, peace (sort of like shalom). The ministry that will use the soccer equipment is run by a young seminary graduate named John Kato. He is doing sports ministry with young men in the community of Kwoi. You can check out our website at www.thegwaimencenter.org if you want to see picture.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GEO BEE RESULTS
Thirteen students took the stage to compete in the Elementary School Geography Bee on Tuesday, December 11. The students answered questions about U.S. Geography, U.S. Cities, Continents, Countries
and International Cities. After missing two questions, the students were eliminated, until only two students remained. Congratulations to 1st place winner Chad Miedema (6th grade) and runner-up Devin May (5th grade)! Both Chad and Devin will now compete in the middle school Geo Bee which will be held on Tuesday, December 18 at 1:30 in the Huizenga Auditorium. Congratulations to all the participants!
THE TIMOTHY WISH LIST http://www.timothychristian.com/needs.php
Still looking for ideas for Christmas shopping? Interesting items are always on display at the above link to our website. The gift recipients? Timothy students and staff. Check it out.
THE DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI RECIPIENT
On the recommendation of the Alumni Association Board and the approval of Timothy’s Board of Directors, this year’s recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award is Jonathan Bradford ’67. Since 1981, Mr. Bradford has served as the Executive Director of the Inner City Christian Federation, one of Michigan's leading community development corporations. This organization lives out a commitment to justice for the poor, and blesses many through Jonathan’s leadership. He will be honored at a reception before the high school graduation ceremony on June 5, and will also serve as the graduation speaker this year.
FACEBOOK.COM PRESENCE GROWS
As of today, 206 alumni and friends have joined the Facebook group “Timothy Christian High School Alumni,” 26 have joined “Parents and Friends of Timothy Christian Schools,” and eight have joined “I Work at Timothy Christian Schools.” If you have a Facebook account (it’s easy!) check out these groups and join!
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE TIMOTHY AUCTION
Please reserve Saturday, April 19 for the Timothy Auction “This Is My Father’s World.” The exact time and location will be announced later. The Auction is a production of Partners in Education.
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.
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 the middle school competition in the Huizenga Auditorium on Tuesday December 18 at 1:30 p.m.
SMARTBOARDS MAKE NEWS IN THE LOCAL PRESS
Our SmartBoards were featured in the Elmhurst Doings last week. Check out the article: http://www.pioneerlocal.com/elmhurst/news/693785,em-smartboard-121307-s1.article
SMARTBOARD UPDATE
As of today we have received gifts from parents and alumni allowing us to pay for six fully funded SMARTBoards, another gift of $1,000 restricted toward the purchase of a SMARTBoard for the Discovery Center, and another of $2500 toward the purchase of one. Thanks to all who’ve participated to this point and remember, there are only a few shopping days left (this year)! Each SMARTBoard costs $5,000.
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE
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.
P.I.E. T-SHIRTS: THE GIFTS THAT KEEP ON WEARING
Partners in Education is selling their inventory of vintage jersey T-shirts that read “Property of Timothy Christian Est. 1911” They make great Christmas gifts, thick quality cotton, short sleeve- red on top cream color on the bottom. Twelve Larges, four Mediums, and three small left to sell out of the 85 pre-printed shirts !
You may place your order with Diane Karpman at dmk7288@aol.com or call 630-832-7519.
URGENT NEED AT NEW TO YOU
The person who last year volunteered his services to plowing the resale store parking lot is no longer able to help, so we’re looking for someone to handle this important task. While volunteering this service is always the most desirable from the store’s point of view, they’ll consider all offers. Contact store manager Collette Valrie at (708) 344-8477.
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.
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).
ASBESTOS INSPECTION REPORT
The following announcement is required by law: Timothy Christian Schools has successfully completed another six month re-inspection for asbestos. Timothy Christian Schools is in compliance with all AHERA rules and regulations regarding the monitoring and handling of asbestos in schools. Our schools have contracted with Wight & Company of Downers Grove to serve as the designated organization for all school asbestos matters. All necessary repairs have been made on asbestos materials and further monitoring will take place. The asbestos management plan books are located in the schools Maintenance Office and are available for public review.
DID YOU KNOW . . . ?
-that Junior Dan Denby was chosen to participate in the All-State Honors Chorus? Students are chosen to audition and only the “best of the best” make it to the All-State Music Festival, held on January 30-February 2 and take place in the All-State performances. Congratulations Dan!!
-that there will be a high school Fine Arts Assembly at 11:30 this Friday?
-that there is Noon Dismissal this Friday for Christmas Break and school resumes on Monday, January 7, 2008?
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
A Buddhist monk walks up to the hot dog vendor and says, “Make me one with everything.”
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