Charger News: SCS Weekly Announcements
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Preschool Open House - January 25
We will be hosting TWO sessions of our Preschool Open House on Thursday, January 25. Join us for the morning session at 9:30-11:30 a.m. or the evening session from 5 to 7 p.m. If the open house on January 25 doesn’t fit your schedule, call the office at 206-364-7777 for an individual tour.
Invite your friends and neighbors to check out our program!
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Winter Society Meeting - February 5th
Want to know more about the school, how we operate, and why we do what we do from fundraising to classroom curriculum to school budget? Are you curious as to how to be involved as a parent? This meeting is one of three meetings (fall, winter, spring) held each school year. Each meeting has a different agenda relating to the operational season of the school.
On the agenda for this meeting is the 2018-19 proposed school budget, including tuition and fee increases.
Note: Because the budget will not be finalized until after the end of early re-enrollment, we are extending the date to Friday, February 9th, after the winter Society meeting.
Your involvement is important to the life of the school! This is an opportunity for you to learn more about the budget and to ask questions. Mark your calendars for Monday, February 5th at 7:30 pm.
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Teacher Work Day
There is no class on Friday, January 26 for a teacher work day. Preschool will be closed, but childcare will be open. You can sign up with
Amy Hart.
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Exam Schedule
The exam schedule for high school and middle school for January 23-25 can be downloaded now.
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Save the Date!
There are a number of upcoming events that we wanted to let you know the date for so you can pin them on your calendar.
April 27 - Grandparents/Special Friends Day
May 4 - Elementary Jog-a-thon
June 21 - Charger Golf Classic
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Geography Bee Winner
By: Kory Tjoelker
Students in grades 4-8 participated in the National Geographic 2018 Geography Bee. In December, classroom competitions were held to determine classroom winners. Each student was asked 7 questions and the winners were those who answered the most questions correctly. In some cases, lengthy tie-breakers were necessary to determine the winners.
On January 5th, the 10 classroom winners gathered for our SCS finals. The 10 finalists were asked a number of world geography questions. Some questions were answered orally, some were written responses, and some required using a map. We continued until our two finalists emerged: Jaden Colver (6th) and Brian Ott (7th). It took quite a few rounds of tie-breaker competition, but eventually, Brian Ott was declared the SCS 2018 Geography Bee Champion.
Brian will now take a qualifying test. If he scores highly enough, he will go on to represent Shoreline Christian at the state finals.
Congratulations to Brian and to all of our finalists!
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Chili Supper - January 26
Next Friday, January 26, you are invited to the Staff-sponsored Chili Supper in our preschool/childcare room in Shoreline CRC. This year will be our Second Annual Cook Off! We will have some new recipes for you try; you'll get to vote for your favorite. This year we'll have a tomato free and a vegetarian option for you as well.
You can dine from 5:00-7:00 and watch a varsity boys or girls basketball game either before or after you eat. We'd like some help with dessert. If you are able to donate a dozen homemade bars or cookies, please contact your student's teacher or class sponsor. Thank you for your help. Join the fun and the feasting on the 26th!
Proceeds from this night go towards funds for professional development for the staff.
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School Spelling Bee - Monday, February 5
Students in 1st through 8th grade are brushing up on their spelling skills especially this month. Classroom spelling bees will determine the top two spellers in each class. Those top two spellers will go on to compete in the school bee which is scheduled for Monday, February 5 at 8:45 in the Multi Purpose room in Shoreline Christian Reformed Church.
Friends and family are invited to attend the event. We are pleased that Vonnie Roosendaal, former long time teacher at SCS, will again be one of our judges. Our school winner will be invited to participate in the local Seattle Bee representing students from King and Snohomish counties on March 25 at 1 p.m. in the
Campion Ballroom at Seattle University.
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Track Coaches Needed
We are looking for volunteer coaches for both middle school and high school track. The Middle School Track program is looking for people who are interested in helping to coach this years team. Track experience is preferred but not necessary. We already have some coaches but would love to have more.
The season will begin in early March and go through early May. They will practice or compete 3 times per week.
For high school, we are looking for a coach for the 2019 season. Preference will be given to anyone with experience coaching, but experience is not required. If you need experience, there is an opportunity to shadow the team and Mr. Visser this year.
Please contact Mr. Hopkins if you are interested!
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Calling All Math Olympiad Coaches!
Students in 4th - 8th grade are getting ready to start practicing for the annual Math Olympiad competition. This competition is made up of of schools throughout the Shoreline School District. March 10 will be the 20th Annual Math Olympiad!
We need three more coaches
. Each grade level will need a coach. Coaches are asked to meet with their teams at least once a week starting in January up through the day of the event. If you are interested or know someone who might be a good fit please contact Char DeKoekkoek.
cdekoekkoek@shorelinechristian.org
. Go Chargers!
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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Charger Parent Club
Join us on Thursday, February 1st from 8:00AM to 8:30AM for fellowship in the Elementary Library for Charger Parent Club. February's meeting will be centered around "Love Your Community".
We will highlight the purpose of the Charger Parent Club group and hear feedback from new and seasoned parents about some of their experiences at SCS. Community is best when we celebrate with one another - hope to see you there!
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Submit Your Volunteer Hours
Thank you to all our fabulous parents who have supported our school by completed service hours for this school year.
The deadline for service hours is Friday, April 6th
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Please remember to submit your volunteer hours if you haven't already by emailing
volunteer@shorelinechristian.org
. Still need hours? Contact Michelle for suggestions or upcoming service opportunities.
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Show Your SCS Spirit!
Parents and students, are you ready to show your Charger spirit? Connect with parents in your child's grade to host one of our home games this season! Classes can host a game by signing up for service needs at a home game. Positions include Greeters to welcome our community and guests from the other team, court supervisors and more.
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Charger Gear: Did you know you can order your very own Charger gear online? We have a shop set up at GTM with sweatshirts, jackets, tshirts and more!
Check it out!
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Upcoming Basketball Games
- Girls and Boys Varsity will play on the road at Lopez on Thursday, January 18th. This is rescheduled from the 16th
- The next home games of the season will at home on January 19th against Lummi Nation. Boys' JV at 4:30pm, 6:00pm Girls' Varsity, 7:30pm Boys' Varsity. It's lab night so wear your lab shirts and charger gear!
- MS Girls Basketball will start their games soon
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Eligibility Check Dates
Upcoming eligibility check dates:
Jan. 26 (
end of first semester
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Feb. 21
Mar. 14
Apr. 6 (
end of third quarter
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May 2
May 23
June 15 (
end of second semester
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Scrip Program
Have you used the Scrip program at SCS? It's a program for buying gift cards to local retailers and getting a credit toward your tuition. Gift cards are available for purchase in the SCS office.
NEW
! We now have scrip for Heavy Restaurant Group, including Purple, Barrio, Pablo y Pablo and more!
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On The Horizon
Jan 25 - Preschool Open House
Jan 26 - No school; Chili Supper
Feb 5 - Winter Society Meeting
Feb 19 - Presidents Day
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