Parent News - December 15, 2011 - Rehoboth Christian School

Parent NewsThursday, December 15, 2011PO Box 41 Rehoboth, NM 87322 Phone: 863-4412 Fax: 863-2185Email: adminsec@rcsnm.org Website: www.rcsnm.orgSchool Theme:“…We are therefore God’s ambassadors…”2 Corinthians 5: 20UPCOMING EVENTSDec. 15 – TODAY: No ASP due to ESChristmas ProgramDec. 16-Discussion on New High SchoolDec. 17- RCS Alumni Choir RehearsalDec. 18-Rehoboth Choir ConcertDec. 19-Board MeetingDec. 19 week- NO After School ProgramDec. 20- End of First SemesterDec. 21- Christmas Break BeginsDec. 23 to Jan. 2- Admin. Bldg. CLOSEDJan. 5- School Begins- 2 nd SemesterJan. 9- After School Program ResumesINs and OUTsLearning to GiveLast week I met the 7 th and 8 th graders at Wal-Mart togo on a “shopping spree”. I had agreed to be achaperone for this field trip and was looking forward tospending some time with my favorite age-group ofstudents.This was not a shopping spree. The students, guidedexpertly by their teachers, had raised money to helpfamilies in need. The shopping was not an all-outbuying frenzy, but carefully thought-out purchaseswith the intent of providing some basic food itemswhile also giving some fun to children. The groupthat I was assisting split into two groups with oneheading for household items and toys while theother tackled the grocery aisles.Immediately the checklists and the calculators cameout. The group knew they had $100 to spend, whichcould go as high as $110, since Wal-Mart had agreedto grant them a 10% discount on their purchases. Iwas so impressed how the middle schoolers debatedeach purchase with cost and effect in mind. Theydidn’t want to waste money on name brand items,but they also thought through how the gift wouldbe received and perceived by the recipients. This isnot only high level thinking – but critical feeling.These young people were empathizing and puttingthemselves in the shoes of a needy family – sayingthings like, “Well if they are really hungry and shorton food, then they won’t really need a jar of pickles,they need a bag of potatoes – or better yet a bunchof flour!” Then the diet banter continued as theywanted to get the best nutritional bang for the buck.A number of other customers noticed thecalculators, overheard the deliberations & asked mewhere we came from and what we were doing. Icould proudly respond, “They are from RehobothChristian Middle School, they raised money to helplocal families and are making sure that money getsspent wisely and goes as far as possible.”There are countless ways that teachers at RCS areguiding our children into a spirit of giving. Youshould be proud of this school and proud of yourchildren. I certainly am.Carol Bremer-Bennett, Managing DirectorBUILDING BRIDGES

Dates to Remember:Dec. 16 and 19 – Middle School ExamsDec. 20 – Christmas Chapel at 1:15 pmJan. 10 – MS Basketball game AWAY againstRamah – 4:00 pmJan. 13 – MS Basketball game HOME againstZuni – 4:30 pmChris Huizinga, Head TeacherJim Holwerda, PrincipalHIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTSMany great student-led and guest-ledchapels!Lettuce from our high tunnels being used tomake salads in the fellowship hall.The hard work that our students are puttingforth in their classes.The preparation and desired growth of ourteaching staff.The overwhelming support of parents likeyou!As I said the above list is not complete. I lookforward to an even longer one at the end of nextsemester! Thanks for all you as parents do. MerryChristmas!WOW! - It is hard to believe that the first semester ofthis school year is almost over! Today your high schoolstudents began their exams. Thank you for all of yoursupport throughout the first semester and I am excitedfor what is to come in the second semester. As wewrap up exams next week your child’s final semestergrades will be compiled and mailed out by Thursday,December 22. (Please note: RCS does hold back reportcard for those who have not met tuition paymentobligations.)As I look back over the past semester I am reminded ofthe many blessings, celebrations, and things to bethankful for. Below is a list of some of highlights fromthe first semester at the high school. It is not acomplete list as it is impossible to remember everything.The amazing attendance at our home fall sportscontests that has continued into the basketballseason.The encouraging results from our fall testingday!The Artprize trip to Grand Rapids, MIStudents wanting to be in school!The number of All-State/Honor Band qualifiersfrom band and choirNew students and new teachers!Our fall spirit week.The record attendance at our fall parent-teacherconferences.The willingness of parents to be part of ateacher appreciation committee.BUILDING BRIDGESHS EventsDec. 15 through 20- First Semester ExamsDec.18- High School Choir ChristmasConcertJan. 17 through 21- Homecoming weekChris VanSlooten, High School PrincipalSelective Service-AllSeniorsmales over 18 are requiredby law to register with ourcountry’s selective service.Go to www.sss.gov in order to register.College Corner: Scholarships-Stokes Educational Scholarship ProgramThe National Security Agency has a scholarshipprogram where they pay for your college career andguarantee you a NSA job when you are done andsummer jobs with them during college if youqualify. You have to major in computer science,electric or computer engineering, or foreignlanguage (Persian Farsi this year), have a minimum25 on the ACT, a 3.0 cumulative GPA, be a UScitizen, meet security clearance and of course beinterested in a career with NSA. To get moreinformation or apply, go to www.NSA.gov/Careers.Burger King Scholarship…15 million dollars isawarded each year to HS seniors from Burger King.Application and requirements can be found at

www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_scholarship_eligibility.htmlThe Rio Grande chapter of the American Society ofMilitary Comptrollers offers several $1,000scholarships to HS seniors planning to go to a four yearcollege and majoring in the area of financial/resourcemanagement (business administration, economics,accounting, finance, public administration, computerscience, and operations research). Applications anddetails can be found in your HS counseling office.Catching the Dream sponsors a number ofscholarships each year to HS graduates heading to afour year college who are Native American. Each yearthis organization has not had enough applicants. Formore information and to apply go towww.catchingthedream.org or at counseling office.Don Tamminga, HS CounselorSenior COUNTDOWN: THIS THURSDAY yoursenior pictures are due! Pictures may be submitteddigitally on a disc or as an email attachment toastravers@rcsnm.org . Pictures may also be submittedin photograph format. Please get your portraits takenand turned in on time. Thank you! -Yearbook StaffTHE LIBRARY CORNERThe library wishes everyone a Very Merry Christmasand Happy New Year. If you make a resolution to readmore, then, this is the place to visit in January. Childrenare enjoying Christmas literature. 4 th and 5 th graders willbring home decorated trees if they have read all 8books. Those who haven’t may still earn a place at ourEpiphany Party by reading and turning in books read byJanuary 6 th ! (That means you: Ms. DeVos’s class!!)AFTER SCHOOL NEWSWe have had a delightful week in the After SchoolProgram celebrating Christmas in many different ways,from Caroling at Red Rock Care Center to partyingwith our friends at Church Rock. Hopefully wehave spread Christ’s love to those who may notknow Him!Please remember there will be NO ASP today ornext week so be sure you have after school carelined up for those young ones!!ALL SCHOOLANNOUNCEMENTSASP will resume Monday, Jan. 9 th . See you nextyear!Friday, December 16 th - Come and Dream withUs - What should the next Rehoboth HighSchool look like?As many of you know, our current high schoolbuilding is aging. The school board is beginning todiscuss whether or not to build a new high schoolin the next few years. As a part of this exploration,the board has decided to consult an architect, PeterBaldwin, and have him lead Rehoboth in aconceptual design process. This process and theconceptual design will assist the school board asfuture decisions are made. As a very first step, wewould love to have parent input in this process andinvite you to join us. We will serve a free dinnerandchild care- just come with your ideas and beready to engage in small group discussions. PleaseRSVP with Eunice Begaye at (505) 726-9635 orebegaye@rcsnm.orgAlumni Choir Opportunity-Ever sing in the Rehoboth High School Choir? Youare invited to join the Choir this Sunday!Practice: Choir Room (Mission House)Saturday, December 17 10:00am-12:00pmConcert: with the Choir students at SacredHear Cathedral- December 18Let Mr. Ippel or Mrs. De Young know so that wecan have music ready! (bippel@rcsnm.org;gdeyoung@rcsnm.org)BUILDING BRIDGES

Earn a $10 i-Tunes card!- The RehobothAdvancement Team is opening up an opportunity forstudents to win a $10 i-Tunes card by submittingQUALITY photos of school events. This meanssporting events, fundraisers, community projects, tours,concerts, special projects, etc. If you have your owncamera and know how to use it…you could win!Photos should be in-focus, low grain, correct exposure,and appropriate subject matter! If you have questionsor would like information on how to submit, please call(505) 726-9684 or email jburmeister@rcsnm.org.Busiest Giving Time of the Year-In the upcomingweeks, the Advancement office is looking for a fewvolunteers to sign and mail receipts to our nationwidedonors who have given so faithfully to our mission. Weare looking for an hour or two anytime between 8-5pm,1x or 2x a week, please call the Advancement office at505.726.9606.Booster Club- We need to restart the Booster Clubthat serves our Athletic Dept. We are looking forparents to help on this fun and exciting club!Please contact Rick Van Til in the Advancement Officeat 505.236.1804 or at rvantilsr@rcsnm.org for moreinfo.Alumni Event- RCS Alumni Association is cosponsoringwith the Choir Dept. the receptionfollowing the Cathedral Choir concert on December18 th in the Catholic Family Center.Contact Verlena Livingston, Alumni RelationsCoordinator, on ways to get involved with this AlumniEvent, 505.726.9609 or vlivingston@rcsnm.org. Wekindly seek helpers to set-up and tear down.Did you miss out on the banket sale? Don’t worry.There are a few sticks left! Some have called this the“Dutch Burrito.” A Dutch pastry with almond filling!Call Bob Ippel at 870-9621 or email atbippel@rcsnm.org to order. $7.00 per stick.A great Christmas treat or gift!Dining Hall Rental- Hold your group dining event forChristmas/New Years at Rehoboth’s Fellowship Hall.Contact our Campus Hostess, Deanna at 505.726.9603for prices and available dates.The Rehoboth High School Choir presents“The Heart of Christmas” and you are invited!Annual Christmas ConcertSunday, December 18At Sacred Heart Cathedral4:00pm.Come and worship the new born King!A free nursery is available for children underthe age of five at Gallup Christian Church at 501 S.Cliff Drive across from the cathedral.A time of fellowship following the service will takeplace in the Family Center co-sponsored with theAlumni Association.Parents of Choir Students:Students should be at the Sacred HeartCathedral by 2:15pm for the 4:00pmconcert.Students should already be dressed for theconcert.Each choir family is asked to bring onedozen cookies to the Family Center next tothe cathedral. These will be used which forthe reception following the concertPlease note: This concert is not suited for mostchildren under 5 years old.We also want our guests to realize that the choir isso thankful to the Sacred Heart Cathedral forallowing them to use this beautiful facility. TheCathedral is a special place of worship and thebuilding must be treated with respect. Here are fewreminders:1. Do not bring any food or drink into thesanctuary.2. Gentlemen, do not wear hats or caps into thesanctuary.BUILDING BRIDGES

3. Do not tamper with any of the Christmas decorationsyou will find adorning the sanctuary.4. Do not disturb those around you with talking andwalking in and out during the concert.5. No cell phones use allowed in the sanctuary,including texting, etc.Dec. 20MilkSaladFruitORChef SaladBreadstickMilkThurs.Dec.15Fri.Dec. 16Sat.Dec. 17Tues.Dec. 20Wedn.Dec. 21Come out andsupport our teams,GO LYNX!Boys Basketball Tournamentat WingateLynx vs.Hot Springs @ 6:00pmBoys Basketball Tournamentat Wingate (V)Boys Basketball Tournamentat Wingate (V)Boys Basketball- HOME(C,JV,V) vs. Laguna Acoma @4pmGirls Basketball-HOME(JV,V) vs. Gallup C/JV@4pmJOB POSTING- Are you interested in earning someextra money doing housekeeping duties for theRehoboth campus rentals? This position would have tobe a very flexible schedule. The position would requirehours to be worked during the day, but also some nightand weekends when needed. If you are interested pleasecontact Deanna Benson at (505) 726-9603 ordbenson@rcsnm.orgMENU:Breakfast LunchPancakes Chicken NuggetsMashed potatoesMondayMilk& gravyDec. 19Green beansWW RollsMilkTuesday Cold Cereal PizzaThurs.Jan. 5Fri.Jan. 6Mon.Jan. 9Tues.Jan. 10Wedn.Jan. 11Thurs.Jan. 12Fri.Jan. 13BUILDING BRIDGESNext Year’s 2012 MenuBreakfastNo BreakfastBreakfast WrapJuiceMuffinsJuiceFrench ToastSticksJuiceBreakfastBurritoJuiceNo BreakfastYogurtGranola barsJuiceLunchVegetable SoupHam, Turkey andSwiss SandwichesVeggies with dipFruitMilkPizzaSaladFruitORChef SaladMozzarellaBreadSticksGrapesMilkMandarin ChickenStir Fry veggiesRiceCrispy Chow MeinNoodlesPeachesSpaghettiGreen BeansSaladBreadsticksFruitMilkPopcorn chickenMashed Potatoesand gravyCornWW RollsFruitMilkGreen chile StewSaladCornbreadApplesauceFruited jelloMilkHamburgers withcheeseTator Tots

SaladBananasORTaco saladFlour TortillaMilkCOMMUNITY NEWSCraft/Bake Sale- Saturday, December 17 atGrace Bible Church in Gallup, NM from 9am-3pm.If interested in a space please contact Linda at722.5114 or email at linda@gracebiblegallup.orgDeadline to sign up is Dec.2.Latest News Flash!Rehoboth Christian School is going to be using a text messaging alert system through our school Outlooksystem. News Flashes for school delays/cancelations, sports news, even bus delays can be sent throughOutlook to your cell phone as a text message. However, in order to do this, we do need to know your cellphone carrier.Parent or Student Name: ___________________________________________________________ No, I do not want to be on the mass texting list at this timeAs a Mass Texting Member what would you like to receive text messages for?________School delays & closures________Bus Delays : _____Zuni ____Sanders ____Window Rock ____Crownpoint____Tohatchi _____Gallup Central _____Gallup East________After School Program Updates________Sports News FlashesAlltelCELL CARRIER10 digit CELL NUMBERex.505-123-4567AT&T (formerly Cingular)Nextel (now Sprint Nextel)Sprint PCS (now SprintNextel)T-MobileUS CellularVerizonOther Carrier:Please note: our website www.rcsnm.org also displays information, calendars, and snow delayinformation.Return this form to your school secretary or Admin Building. You may also email your form to EuniceBegaye at ebegaye@rcsnm.org.BUILDING BRIDGES