Lansing Christian School Annual Report 2012

Board of Education Ken Granger, Chair Shari Nussdorfer, Secretary Chris Cooper Gillian Granger ‘88 Dave Greydanus Troy Jamieson Rodney Moore Vickie Parmer Mike VandeHaar Administration Pam Campbell, Superintendent Wendy Hofman ‘81, Secondary Principal Sheila Dykstra, Elementary Principal Mary Dunsmore, Director of Business and Finance Teaching Staff LCS has 45 teachers and 12 aides in 36 classrooms, two Media Centers, Academic Support Centers, and a Gifted & Talented Program.

Lip Dub —The Video Production class, one of the high school fine arts electives, created a lip dub linking students from preschool to high school together in a musical production.

(Search “Lansing Christian School Lip Dub” on the web.)

2011-12

ANNUAL PRAISE REPORT This year we celebrated God’s faithfulness to Lansing Christian School. We have seen change, growth, progress and challenge, yet our goal and mission has not changed.

From the very beginning the founders of LCS wanted their children to learn to set their hope in God. Parents, then and now, desire that through an LCS education, their children would learn to know God, to love Him, and to serve Him with their lives.

This has been a year of deliberate, focused progress in the quality of Christian education found in each LCS classroom. We have worked to improve:   

That they might set their hope in God and not forget the works of God. Psalm 78:7

Curriculum articulation and alignment, to ensure all subjects are taught in a systematic way across the grade levels.

Faith integration, which teaches students to see all of learning from a Christian worldview.

Technology advancement, for the best tools for student engagement and learning.

A TOOL FOR CRITICAL THINKING We use essential questions to help students apply biblical perspective and connect course content to their lives. Essential questions are the big questions that can help draw students to the source of Truth.  How does my worldview affect my actions?  How can science be used to know God better?  How are statistics misused and why should we be concerned as Christians?  Why did God create gravity, magnetism, electricity, etc. and what responsibilities do we have as Christians when using them?

ACCREDITATION In recognition of our excellent, Christian education, Advanced Ed (formerly the National Council for Private School Accreditation), in partnership with Christian Schools International, awarded LCS another five-year accreditation. Lansing Christian School has been accredited since 1996.

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While a God-centered worldview is central at Lansing Christian, students also have times to focus on worshiping and learning more about God. The year’s theme, “Be Transformed,” was emphasized at secondary retreats, chapels taught by local youth pastors and Bible teachers, homeroom devotions and Spirit Week.

All 597 LCS students learn both inside and outside the classroom:

HS students displayed posters at the first annual God Fair to highlight a ministry they researched.

 Elmer the Elephant helped

Each elementary class presented a chapel with topics such as the Very Hungry Christian & showing God’s love to others. Here the 1st grade students teach about the fruit of the Spirit.

Elementary and middle school students were the first to use iPads in their classrooms. New technologies are changing the way teachers teach, and students learn — in a way that allows for individualized, interactive, engaging instruction and learning. Teachers are able to download the best teaching tools for each lesson, rather than being bound by a book or specific curriculum. Students are able to learn, review, and explore on their own, or in small groups.

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 Kindergarten students served high school students at the annual Thanksgiving lunch.

 Students research papers in the Secondary Media Center.

 Poster presentations covered many topics at the annual Middle School Science Fair. students learn the letter E. Other animals help with the rest of the alphabet!

LCS students participate in many extracurricular activities each year. Parents and staff members worked with teams of high school students for Science Olympiad, middle school students for Lego Robotics, and elementary students for both Academic Games & Math-a-Rama.

Our LCS Pilgrims brought back trophies, or honorable mentions from every competition.

… OUR 60TH YEAR IN REVIEW LCS FINE ARTS

Fine arts is an important part of each student’s education. From preschool through high school, music and art are part of the curriculum. Highlights from our 60th anniversary year: 

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The High School Chorale and Concert Choir, joined with alumni for an Anniversary concert. The Chorale and Choir consistently receive high ratings at District & State Festivals.

Elementary students’ work was presented in the First Annual Kid’s Art Fair.

Middle school students gave an outstanding performance of The Music Man.

LCS ATHLETICS — DEVELOPING GODLY CHARACTER AS WE PURSUE VICTORY! It was a great year for the more than 70% of LCS high school students who were part of a Pilgrim team. High School Girls were District Champions in Soccer and Regional Champions in Basketball. The High School Boys’ Basketball team celebrated their 10th District Championship.

Elementary students participate in parent coached sports teams as early as kindergarten.

The 42 members of the Class of 2012 celebrated their last day of school. They should celebrate! This class earned a total $1,618,000 in college scholarships!

Mileage Club is an annual highlight for elementary students. This year, elementary students walked or ran 3,281 miles and two students ran more than 50 miles. Mrs. Herwaldt’s kindergarten class won the Golden Shoe Trophy for running the most miles.

The secondary track and cross country coaches are looking forward to great runners in the years ahead!

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LCS/LCS Foundation Financial Overview

GRATEFULLY ...

2011-12 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Charles Janssen, President Joel Zylstra, President-Elect Salvatore J. Durso, Past-President Bob Chapman, Secretary Joe Brooks, Treasurer Melanie Foster Gillian Granger ’88, LCS Board Representative Pam Campbell, Superintendent BOARD OF DIRECTORS Melanie Bergeron, HT Representative Forrest Bouyer Sue Bustamante Cathy Bytwerk ‘69 Clyde Carnegie Dave Coker Jeff Cutler Darrin Dodge ‘80 Troy Jamieson Ron Khoury Chad Myers Rochelle Ridgell Mike Winter

In this 60th year, we were again reminded that God provides in many different, and sometimes unexpected ways. Thank you for partnering with us financially.

Because of your gifts:

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2011-12 Revenue Contributions $700,000 Food Service $160,000

Students are using iPads in their classes, teachers have new laptops, and the secondary media center has upgraded desk top computers.

Brighton area students ride the morning shuttle, and our many sports teams travel safely, in a newly purchased school bus.

More than 150 families were able to attend LCS with the help of tuition scholarships and grants totaling $520,000.

Soccer & baseball fans are enjoying new bleachers, softball players have new dugouts and a new press box makes covering Pilgrim soccer much easier.

SHOP WITH A PURPOSE Hidden Treasures, LCS’s thrift store, is in its fifth

Other Income $60,000

Tuition & Fees $3,560,000

Total Revenue $4,480,000

2011-12 Expenses Fundraising $140,000

Food Service $160,000 Depreciation $330,000

Operations & Maintenance $430,000

Instructional $2,270,000

Scholarships & Grants $520,000 Admi nistration & Support $770,000

Total Expenses $4,618,000

THANK YOU to our 2011-12

COMMUNITY PARTNERS Your sponsorship of $1,000 allowed us to expand our use of technology and provide tuition grants & scholarships.

America’s Preferred Home Warranty Calvin College Centennial Group David Chapman Agency Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith Granger Granger Group of Companies Innovative Research Jackson National Life Lowe Law Firm Spring Arbor University Tom’s Western Store Tri-County Emergency Physicians Troppo Restaurant

year of serving the Lansing-area community.

Thanks to the generosity of the Lansing community, each month they average $27,500 in sales with 2,000- 3,000 customers.

Hidden Treasures’ primary purpose is to support Lansing Christian School.

This year the store donated $30,000 to the school.

Volunteers are the heart of the 12,000 square foot resale store — whether it is sorting or hanging clothes, pricing, or arranging merchandise in the showroom. Processing the abundant amount of clothing, housewares and furniture that is received each day takes an army!

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