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San Jose Christian School A love for God. A desire to learn. A commitment to serve.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Top News
CPTA News
Upcoming Events
Birthday Blessings
SJCS Sports
Reminders
May Board Meeting Summary
Summer Scrip Schedule
Don’t Miss the End-ofYear Events at SJCS
Happy Birthday Mr. DeGraaf! May 30
Annual Sports Awards Event May 29
Read the End-Of-Year Reminders
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RISE UP!
From the Office
2012-2013 Satisfaction Survey
Today you will be receiving an invitation to participate in the 2012-2013 satisfaction May Board Meeting Summary Last Monday, the Board of Trustees held its survey. Your response to the survey is valuable in the improvements at SJCS. May meeting. Mr. Webb and Mrs. Reeves Please take time to complete the survey, were the teacher representatives at the meeting, and they shared the highlights of giving examples and personal responses their year at SJCS—along with good sugges- when possible. tions for ways in which we can improve for the future. Once the teachers were dismissed, the trustees began their strategic discussion on the topic of Mission Penetra- Box Tops for Education tion. This term refers to the degree to which Friday is the last day to turn in all BoxTops a school community understands and em- for this school year. Please double check braces the mission of the school, and the the dates because expired BoxTops are not board talked about continuing to look for accepted. Place your collection in a bagopportunities to tell our mission “story” in a gie with your student’s grade written on it compelling way and to help our teachers, and turn it into the office. Thank you for students, families, and supporters do the supporting our curb appeal fund with your same. The board is working its way through collection of BoxTops. a series of key definitions like Mission PeneSJCS Picture Yearbook tration that will then become dashboard indicators of success for us in our next stra- The 2012-2013 SJCS Yearbook will be distegic plan. That strategic planning process tributed at the end of this week to all who ordered online via TreeRing. If you did not will begin during the fall of 2013. order a yearbook, you can still order a The remainder of the meeting covered top- non-customized yearbook for $20.99 plus $7.99 for shipping (directly to your home). ics like enrollment for 2013-14, staffing status for next year, a recap of the auction, Log in to TreeRing.com using our school and the board’s duties for the 8th grade Passcode: 1013449838724379. graduation ceremony. Next month’s board meeting will mark the end of the terms for Campus Preparation for 2013-2014 trustees Dan Miller and John McKie. If you Traditionally we have reserved one day at the end of the summer to prepare the have the chance to thank them for their work over the past three years, please take campus and classrooms for the next school year. The participation at this event has the time to do so. decreased, and we are exploring new ideas on how to ready the campus for the 2013-2014 school year. Take a look at your summer calendar and reserve some time for SJCS. We will be sending additional information and requesting your help via email.
School News
Upcoming Events Sports Awards Evening | May 29 Mark your calendars for the upcoming SJCS Sports Awards Evening. The event will be held at Church of the Chimes, May 29 at 6:30pm. We look forward to seeing you there. Annual Jazz Show | May 31 The SJCS Jazz Band will be presenting our annual Jazz Show on May 31. Tickets are available in the school office. This year’s show will be on campus in the auditorium. Tickets are for general seating and cost $5 for all guests. Support our young musicians and join us for a night of great music and fun! The show begins at 7:00pm. 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!
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MS Awards Assembly | June 5 Each year, our middle school students receive recognition for their achievements in academics, fine arts, physical fitness, and citizenship. These awards will be presented at an assembly on Wednesday, June 5 at 8:45am. Parents are welcome to attend. 8th Grade Graduation | June 5 The graduation ceremony is taking place at Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church at 7pm. A short reception follows. 8th graders will practice for graduation at the site earlier that day. End-of-Year Bowling Party | June 6 During the afternoon of the last day of school (June 6), 1st – 7th graders will attend the end-of-year bowling party at San Jose 300. The event is optional for 8th graders. This week you will be receiving an online permission form that will confirm your participation and shoe size and ask you whether or not you can serve as a driver for the event.
Reminders! Tuition and Daycare Payments Outstanding Accounts are due next 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
8th Grade Students Please note that the last day of school for the graduating class is Wednesday, June 5, 2013. If you are attending the Bowling Party on June 6, you should meet us at San Jose 300 rather than come to school first.
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 this Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30pm at Church of the Chimes. Tickets can be purchased in the office for $5. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Mrs. Garside in the school office.
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This Week at SJCS Wednesday, May 29
SJCS Sports Awards Event | 6:30pm Church of the Chimes
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questions, please contact Deb Steele, Mentor Family Coordinator, or Betsy Phillips in the school office.
Advance Dates
Friday, May 31
June 4 SJCS Volunteer Appreciation Brunch
1st Field Trip | Depart 11:50am
june 5 Middle School Awards Ceremony
JK Field Trip | Depart 9am
SJCS Annual Jazz Show | 7:00pm SJCS Auditorium
CPTA News Last Scrip Order for the School Year Scrip Orders will be due this Friday, May 31 and will be available for pick up on Thursday, June 6. If you are new to ordering scrip, log in at ShopWithScrip.com and register using our San Jose Enrollment Code: AA67C9B41L314. This will be the last order for the school year. The summer scrip order schedule is as follows: Order Due 6/21 Order Due 7/19 Order Due 8/9
Pick Up 6/27 Pick Up 7/25 Pick Up 8/15
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Room parents have sent out a letter and/ or email regarding end of year group gift collections for your child's teacher, aide, and adopted staff. Our teachers have all worked so hard this year to teach and train our children in a Christian way, and they certainly deserve our appreciation. This is simply a reminder that if you are able to make a contribution, there is still time. Just take it to the office in an envelope marked with your child's class on it. No amount is too small, and the teachers will be very thankful.
Mentor Families 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. Attached to the Tiger Tracks is a flyer with additional information. If you have any
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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
Summer Programs 2013 Summer Camp Summer Camp registration forms are available online at www.sjchristian.org. If you have 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.
Volunteers Needed Summer Projects Are you interested in helping on summer projects? Projects range from mailings to building improvements. Please contact Mrs. Phillips or Mr. Meester in the school office if you would like to assist us over the summer.