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San Jose Christian School A love for God. A desire to learn. A commitment to serve.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2012
Top News!
WAT News
Save the Date
Tiger Sports
Upcoming Events
School News
Walk-a-Thon Success
Walk-a-Thon Winners
1st & 2nd Grade Musical
Flag Football & Softball
Fall Town Hall October 30
Spanish is Coming!
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Walk-A-Thon 2012 SJCS Rises Up at 2012 Walk-a-Thon On Saturday October 13, hundreds of people spent the day at SJCS for the 9th annual Walk-a-thon (WAT). The WAT fundraiser is the only one that involves students, and all of the money raised at the event benefits our children directly—covering costs for things like field trips, playground and PE equipment, and music supplies. Each class also receives a given amount for its own activities and supplies throughout the year. Furthermore, the WAT provides a tremendous chance to build school community, and judging by all the smiles and laughter on Saturday, the event demonstrated the special family atmosphere that makes SJCS so unique. When all the walkers had finished, the prizes had been awarded, and the tables and chairs had been put away, everyone had a chance to reflect on the day and be thankful for its success. As a fundraiser, we know that the WAT has brought in over $43,000 so far, with more money coming in this week that will propel us to the $50,000 mark. We are calculating all donations this week, and will announce the final results of the 2012 WAT at the Fall Town Hall. If you have any additional donations to turn in please bring them to the school office. But even more, it brought us together and reminded us what we love about our school. To all of our organizers, sponsors, volunteers, donors, students, parents, and attendees, thank you for making the 2012 WAT such a success!
From the Office
Spanish Is Coming!
Starting during 2nd quarter, we will be rolling out a before/after school Spanish proEnd of Quarter 1 gram using Rosetta Stone TOTALe Friday, October 19 is the end of the first (http://www.rosettastone.com/k12/howroset quarter of the school year. Teachers will tastoneworks). This online learning apcreate report cards for students the week proach will enable our students to receive following the end of the quarter, and the guided practice, participate in live converreport cards should be distributed during the week of October 29. If you are a mid- sations with native speakers, and reinforce their learning with apps and games at dle school parent, please check Powerhome. We are working out a few of the school to stay up to date on your child’s final details with Rosetta Stone before the progress in class. As always, if you have any questions about your child’s work, you roll out, but you should be receiving a full information packet and sign up sheet very may contact the classroom teacher. soon. We are excited to improve our academic offerings with this new program, and SJC School Directory we look forward to partnering with our The 2012-2013 school directory will be families in a new way. sent home this week with the youngest sibling. Please take a moment to review your personal information. If corrections are needed, contact the school office. Take note of our advertiser section in the Tuesday, October 16 back of the book as a resource to you. Flag Football vs. Legacy @ SJCS | 3:30pm Thank you to all who submitted an ad to support the printing of the directory. Wednesday, October 10 Softball Scrimmage @ Achiever | 3:30pm School Family information is proprietary Depart @ 2:45pm to San Jose Christian School. Any use of this information for professional or solicitation purposes is strictly forbidden.
This Week at SJCS
SJCS Family in need of meals One of our SJCS families is in need of meals during a time of surgery recuperation. If you are available to make a dinner for a family of 4, please contact Betsy Phillips in the school office or via email at bphillips@sjchristian.org.
School News
BoxTop for Education CONTEST! The class who brings in the most Box Tops will win an ice cream sundae party. Submit your collection of box tops to the homeroom teacher or to the office in a baggie labeled with the homeroom class. The deadline is Monday, October 22. Funds earned go to SJCS' Curb Appeal Fund. This fund helps us to maintain the appearance of our campus (i.e. flowers, plants, signage).
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Sports Update
Upcoming Events
Flag Football
Fall Town Hall - October 30 | 6:30pm
SJCS 0 Baymonte 16 The defense of the Tigers was pretty strong all game long. We held Baymonte to two scores. Alfred B. played great again. We had the defense matched right but lacked the execution necessary to seal it. Nick M. made some more great catches all game having to fight through some tough no calls from the ref. The offense looks to bounce back next game against LGCS.
The Annual Fall Town Hall meeting will be held on October 30 at 6:30pm in the SJCS Auditorium. Please contact the school office if you will need childcare during the event. Childcare is available from 6:15pm - 8:05pm here at SJCS. The cost is $5.00 per child with a maximum of $15.00 per family.
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2012 Book Fair - November 13-19
The Book Fair is coming! Please mark your calendars for this great event that brings books into our classrooms, the library and under your Christmas tree. Sale dates will be November 13 to 16 and November 19th. Come join the fun and support the Dr. Yao is a new parent at SJCS with a stureading experience of your child. dent in Jr. Kindergarten. His orthodontic office will donate $1 to SJCS for every The SJCS Book Fair also offers an on-line pound of candy brought in on November 3. preview and shopping opportunity. Online shopping is available November 7 The candy buy back program is in support Games this Week 27. The link is provided of the Operation Gratitude program sendToday Tuesday 3:30pm Legacy at SJCS http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/c ing care packages to US troops. ptoolkit/preview.do?method=preview Thursday Campbell Christian at SJCS The candy bought back will be sent to (CANCELLED) Finally, we would love to have your supAmerican troops. Dr Yao’s office will make port by working at the book fair. Please individual packages for our troops and send Team Party Thursday 10/18 visit the link to sign up. them overseas to our soldiers stationed in Football team party room 15. The party http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4C war zones. starts at 2:45pm and will go until 4:45. ABA72AA75-book Coach Webb will provide drinks and pizza. Drop off your candy on November 3 from Parents are welcome to bring extra snacks 11am - 3pm at their Saratoga office and drinks. location. SJCS 0 Los Gatos 19 The Tigers played their second game against LGCS. The defense really improved keeping them to one score before halftime. In the second half we saw Hunter, Kevin, and Alfred making some big stops. The Tigers offense had to battle through some tough calls but executed well for most of the game.
Share your Treats
Advance Dates
Softball Tigers are going to the playoffs! Even with our tough game against Los Gatos, the girls secured the 3rd place spot for the playoffs. We look forward to the opportunity to represent SJCS next week. 10/11 SJCS 0 Los Gatos 13 The girls had a tough game against Los Gatos last week. The defense started strong and held the Lions to 1 run in the first two innings, but we could not keep them at bay this time. Our Tigers are eager to get their bats back in action this week in a scrimage against Achiever Christian.
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End of Quarter 1
October 26 Teacher In-Service No Classes | Extended Care Open
October 30 Fall Town Hall Meeting
November 2 1-2 Musical “Praises from Many Places” 7:00pm | SJCS Auditorium CPTA Meeting 8:45am | SJCS Auditorium
November 8-9 Parent Teacher Conferences No Classes | Extended Care Open
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Refreshments and giveaways will be provided!
Campus To Do List NEW ITEMS • Assemble recently acquired picnic tables OPEN ITEMS • Paint classroom interiors/exteriors • Paint campus poles • Unload sand into the PS/JK/K sandbox SCHEDULED • Power-wash the PS/JK/K playhouses
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2012 Walk a Thon Winners Fun with Faculty Winners Mrs. Coetsee – Coldstone Ice Cream – Tyler Findley Mrs. DenOuden – Yogurtland - Sierra Reimer Mrs. Baham – Board Game & Ice Cream - Calvin Fan Ms. Veurink – Pizza My Heart - Ethan Aumack Mrs. Reeves – Out to Lunch – Tanner Kunde Mrs. Webb – Yogurtland - Naomi Rock Mrs. Meyer – Chocolate Fondue & Games - Kiana Nelson Mrs. Nibbelink – Movie or Video Games @ Mrs. Nibbelink’s House - Jaden Armstrong Mrs. Wakatsuki – Baking & Craft or X-Box @ Mrs. Wakatsuki’s House - Rachel Henderson Miss Schibsted – Rock Climbing @ Pacific Edge – Kate Hendricks Miss Braaksma & Miss Sytsma – Surprise Activity – Tanner Kunde Miss Diephouse – Starbucks or Jamba Juice - Anna Bowen Mrs. Cunningham – Mani / Pedi – Mary Bowen Mr. Meester - Magician in Training - Tyler Findley Mrs. Phillips – Batting Cage & Pizza – Tanner Kunde Miss Laverman – Pizza My Heart – Olivia Wehle Mrs. Bost & Miss Ashley – Lunch @ McDonalds – Allison Findley Mr. Webb – San Jose Earthquakes Soccer Game – Tyler Findley Mr. De Graaf – Video Games & Yogurtland – Marissa McKie Mrs. Donley – Rock Fizz – Brianna Veenstra Mrs. Hendricks – Out to Lunch - Allison Findley
Luck of the Draw Winners Family Fun Pack Nook Tablet Razor Rip Rider Fun in San Jose
Chris DeMore Sophia Rios Heidi Sacks Janelle Hendricks
Restaurant Pack Nintendo 3DS Outing with Frank Rivas
Walk to Win Winner $500 Amazon Gift Card
Gordon VanderVeen
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Jennifer Baham Juliana Meester Glen Okamoto