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San Jose Christian School A love for God. A desire to learn. A commitment to serve.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Top News
School News
Easter Break
Upcoming Events
SJCS Sports
Save the Date
Terra Nova Testing This Week!
Yearbook Orders
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Spring Sport Pictures Wednesday
Spring Auction May 4, 2013
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Friday, March 29 Returning Monday, April 8
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RISE UP!
From the Office
Upcoming Events
Preschool News
Thank You!
SJCS Middle School Performance
Special Easter Event Tuesday
The teachers and staff want to say Thank You to the CPTA and all the parents who helped host the Staff Appreciation lunches last week. It was a wonderful treat and a special blessing for each of us.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Tickets are now available for both performances of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, our middle school Tips for Standardized Testing Week This week, the 1st-8th grade students at SJCS drama. The dates of the performwill be taking the Terra Nova-3 Standardized Tests. These tests will provide valuable ances are Friday, April 19 and Satfeedback about our students and our prourday April 20. grams, so it’s vital that all of our students Tickets are $5 for are here on time each day. Please make each designated sure your children get plenty of sleep this seat. Please help honor the efforts of these week and eat a nutritious breakfast in the morning so that they can be at their best for students by attending one of the performances. these tests. If you have to schedule appointments for doctors, dentists, or orthodontists, please do so in the afternoons. We appreciate your help!
Extended Care
Like Us on FaceBook! Social Media is a powerful tool for generating awareness, sharing our stories, and connecting with families who are seeking Christian Education. San Jose Christian School is currently using Facebook as a tool for marketing and we need your help to generate momentum. Your first step is to visit www.facebook.com, search for San Jose Christian School and LIKE US! Then, as we post, you can continue to support our efforts with likes and comments. This is a simple and fun way to support SJCS.
SJCS Summer Camp Global Adventure Forms are available online for the SJCS 2013 Summer Camp. Reserve your space early to secure your spot for this amazing experience.
Extended Care over Easter Break The Extended Care staff has great plans for the Easter Vacation Week. If you are planning to use Extended Care please email your request to, Tracy McElhone at tmcelhone@sjchristian.org
Preschool will have a special Easter Egg Hunt Tuesday, March 26. The staff has asked that each preschool student bring 6-12 plastic eggs filled with either a wrapped candy or a trinket of sorts. The students will decorate Easter baskets, enjoy an Easter devotional and then the big hunt. If your child is not scheduled for Tuesday, you are welcome to bring them for the activities 10am - 11am.
SJCS Tax ID Numbers
San Jose Christian School Tax ID numbers for those claiming deductions for Extended Care : Federal 94-6050093 State 920-1017-2
Tiger Sports Track Meet Each year Bethel Lutheran School hosts a track meet for a variety of local schools. This year the meet is on Saturday, May 18. It is open to students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Please see the attached flyer for the event details. Enrollment forms can be picked up in the office if you are interested.
Special note about Spring Sports Pictures! Due to the weather conditions of last week the spring sports pictures will be taken this Wednesday during the school day. Teams include; Girls & Boys Volleyball, Girls & Boys Soccer, and Girls Basketball. Please contact Mr. Webb with any questions about photos.
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This Week at SJCS
Advance Dates
Monday - Thursday
April 1 - 5 Easter Break | No Classes Extended Care & Preschool Open
“Stepping Out & Stepping Up”
April 19 & 20 Middle School Play Performance Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Check out the SJCS Auction page to see the hot donations of the week!
Terra Nova Testing Grades 1-8
Friday, March 29
School Holiday No Classes Extended Care & Preschool Closed
School News Yearbook Orders
May 3 Fine Arts Festival Hanford Christian School May 4 11th Annual Spring Auction Camden Community Center
Don't forget to order your Yearbook! There is only 1 month left to do so. To Purchase & Customize Your Yearbook*: May 10 GrandFriends Day *Must be a parent or student 13 years or older. May 13 1. Go to www.TreeRing.com/validate 2. Enter your school’s passcode: 1013449838724379
SJCS Association Meeting May 17 SJCS Spring Concert on the Green
May 27 Add photos & memories to your 2 free cus- Memorial Day tom pages (customized pages are optional). No Classes | Extended Care Closed We are looking for photos of any classMay 29 room activity and/or field trips. If you have SJCS Sports Awards Event photos to share, please contact either Ms. Muir or Mrs. Singh in the office. May 31 Annual Jazz Show
CPTA News Scrip Orders Scrip Orders will resume after the Easter Break. If you use cards that are “reload-able” you are able to place that order by 3pm on Thursday, March 28 via the web tool.
June 4 SJCS Volunteer Appreciation Brunch June 5 8th Grade Graduation Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church June 6 Kindergarten Graduation June 6 Last Day of School
Spring Auction
http://www.sjchristian.org/current/supp ort_springauction.htm
Interested in donating to the Auction? We have attached a form to the Tiger Tracks to simplify the process. Just give us a short description of your item or service and we will contact you any additional details. Fun Ideas! Free Oil Change Facials Painting Services Landscaping Services Salon Treatments Theme Baskets Toys & Games Sports Equipment Gift Cards Jewelry Vacation Rentals Candles Music Memorabilia Home Decor Outdoor Furniture
June 10 – August 9 SJCS Global Adventure Summer Camp
Sports Memorabilia Kitchen Items Magazine Subscriptions Autographed Celebrity Items
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