Parent News - December 15, 2011 - Rehoboth Christian School

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