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San Jose Christian School A love for God. A desire to learn. A commitment to serve.
Monday, May 20, 2013
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SJCS Jazz Show May 31
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Annual Sports Awards Event May 29
Outstanding Accounts Due June 4
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RISE UP!
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of trustees that will go into effect next year. This amendment will allow the Association to vote to approve a list of replacement Condolences to Mrs. DenOuden trustees from the nominating committee We express our deepest sympathy to Mrs. rather than having a runoff between more DenOuden and her family at the passing of nominees than there are spots. her grandmother this past weekend. Our prayers for God’s peace go out to their fam- The group approved the proposed budget ily during the days and months ahead, and for 2013-14 and selected Jason Nesdahl we hope that Mrs. DenOuden is able to feel and Curt Sacks as trustees to replace Dan the love of the SJCS community during this Miller and John McKie, whose terms of difficult time. service are ending. We thank Dan and John for their contributions to the board, Concert on the Green a Success and we are pleased to begin working with On Friday evening we welcomed 250-300 Jason and Curt as well. Thank you to all people to our elementary school field for a the members of the Association for your fun-filled evening of musicianship—the 5th support and engagement in the success of annual Concert on the Green. The wind San Jose Christian School. did not hamper the event, and we were able to enjoy how the talents and hard Box Tops for Education work of our music students blend together Bring in your collection of Box Tops for the in praise to God. Thanks to Mrs. Baham for year-end mailing. Thank you for clipping all her efforts with our musicians, and them. Remember, expired Box Tops canthanks to everyone who helped prepare not be submitted. and execute this outstanding event.
Terra Nova Testing Results
Upcoming Events
5th Annual Book Swap | May 30 & 31 As summer approaches we want to offer new and exciting reading material for our families. What better way than to swap books? Please plan to bring as many books as you plan to take. This is not a donation drive but an exchange program. Bring in 110 books and take 1-10 books with you. All reading levels are welcome. Please be mindful of the content of the books you bring to exchange. Contact Nicole Nesdahl or Betsy Phillips with questions about the event. (408)371-7741. Volunteer Appreciation Day | June 4 Since many of you have volunteered this year, we want to be sure you have the morning of Tuesday, June 4 on your calendar. SJCS would like to show its appreciation for your hours of service. If you have prayed, chaperoned a field trip, graded papers, volunteered on a committee, brought snacks, or any other type of service, we want you to know how much we appreciate your time. Save the date!
End-of-Year Bowling Party | June 6 During the afternoon of the last day of Sports Awards Evening | May 29 school (June 6), 1st – 7th graders will attend Mark your calendars for the upcoming the end-of-year bowling party at San Jose SJCS Sports Awards Evening. The event th will be held at Church of the Chimes, May 300. The event is optional for 8 graders. In the next week or two, you will be receiv29 at 6:30pm. If you are interested in helping with the event please contact Mr. ing an online permission form that will also ask you whether or not you can serve as a Webb or Mrs. Garside. driver for the event. Keep your eyes out for Association Meeting Recap that form and for more information on the Last Monday, May 13, we held the Annual Annual Jazz Show | May 31 The SJCS Jazz Band will be presenting our bowling party in upcoming Tiger Tracks. Business Meeting of the SJCS Association. annual Jazz Show on May 31. Tickets are During that meeting we welcomed nine new members to the Association and heard available in the school office. This year’s show will be on campus in the auditorium. from the board chair, the superintendent, and the board treasurer about the past year. Tickets are for general seating and cost $5 for all guests. Support our young musiThe members approved an amendment to the SJCS Constitution regarding the election cians and join us for a night of great music and fun! The show begins at 7:00pm. The results of our our Terra Nova standardized testing are in, and we will be distributing the reports to families, along with a letter of explanation this Friday, 5/24. Check your students’ backpacks and folders to make sure you get this valuable info.
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Reminder! Tuition and Daycare Payments Outstanding Accounts are due Tuesday, June 4. Please be sure to pay all outstanding monies by this date, including: • Delinquent tuition • Daycare through May • Sports uniforms, library books, music items & classroom books
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SJCS is pleased to offer a program known as Mentor Families in which current SJCS families are matched up with families that are new to our school. Mentor families are available to welcome new families and answer their questions as they navigate through their first year at SJCS. Please consider the impact you could have as a Mentor Family for the 2013-3014 school year. If you have any questions, please contact BetsyPhillips in the school office.
Advance Dates
Tuesday, May 21
May 27 Memorial Day No Classes | Extended Care Closed
5-8 Chapel | 8:40am | SJCS Auditorium
Wednesday, May 22
6th Grade Multi Day Field Trip Depart 8:15am
Thursday, May 23
Elementary Chapel | 2:00pm SJCS Auditorium
Friday, May 24 Frozen Friday
6th Grade Returns | Time To Be Announced
Sports this Week 12th Annual Sports Awards Night Come join us for a time to celebrate all the student athletes that participated in sports this school year. The event is on May 29 at 6:30pm at Church of the Chimes. Tickets can be purchased in the office for $5. A flier will be going home with 5th – 8th grade students today. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Mrs. Garside in the school office.
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Mentor Families
Monday, May 20
SJCS Board of Trustees Meeting | 7:00pm
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May 29 SJCS Sports Awards Event May 31 Annual Jazz Show
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School News Lost and Found Are you missing a PE Uniform or sweatshirt? A lunchbox? Take a moment to look through the stacks of found items on the Lost and Found Table outside the Auditorium. It would be most helpful to label your child’s articles of clothing, lunch boxes and water bottles with their last name so things can be returned to the rightful owner. All items unclaimed will be donated to a worthy organization this Friday at 5:30pm.
Moms In Prayer The SJCS Moms in Prayer group will meet this week on Thursday. This is an amazing group of parents that pray for our students, our campus and our staff. To learn more about Moms in Prayer please contact Rebecca Miller or Cher Kooiman.
Summer Programs
June 4 SJCS Volunteer Appreciation Brunch june 5 Middle School Awards Ceremony June 5 8th Grade Graduation Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church June 6 Kindergarten Graduation June 6 Last Day of School 1st - 7th Bowling Event June 10 – August 9 SJCS Global Adventure Summer Camp
CPTA News Scrip Orders Scrip Orders will be due this Friday, May 10 and will be available for pick up on Thursday, May 16. If you are new to ordering scrip, log in at ShopWithScrip.com and register using our San Jose Enrollment Code: AA67C9B41L314
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2013 Summer Camp Summer Camp registration forms are available online at www.sjchristian.org. For additional questions please contact Tracy McElhone at ext. 228.
Preschool Summer Program Just a reminder to our current parents, San Jose Christian Preschool offers a summer program for students who are at least 2years-old. Children may attend the program on a full or part-time basis, which includes academics, crafts and playtime. Consider the Summer Preschool option for your children, and invite your friends to do so as well. For complete information and a summer brochure, contact Mrs. Valerie Arballo at (408)371-7741 or stop by the school office.