Charger News: SCS Weekly Announcements
January 11, 2017
17-18 Application Available!
The 2017-18 application is now available online! If your family is planning on adding a new student in the fall or know someone interested in attending, now it the time to get the process started. Contact Tassie DeMoney or Barb Newbry for more information.  
No School January 16th
There will be no school on Monday, January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Childcare will also be closed.
Preschool Open House For New Families
Tell your family and friends about the preschool open house on Thursday, January 19th for prospective new families!  The open house will have two time slots:  9:30 - 11:30 am and 5:00 - 7:00 pm.
Long-term Substitute - H.S. Social Studies
We are looking for a long term substitute for our high school Social Studies position starting approximately March 1st. The teacher application is  available here . Please email questions, resume and the teacher application to Administrator  Tim Visser .
Straight from the BLOG
The Practice of Gratitude  
Posted by Joe Filbrun, SCS Board Member
For many people, the beginning of a new year is a natural time to assess the past, look to the future, make new goals, and recalibrate plans. I find myself doing that each January, too, and it can be very helpful. But I’ve also noticed something else that can sneak in with all that assessing and planning: dissatisfaction. If I’m not careful, looking back can become an exercise in dwelling on my failures or disappointments, and looking ahead can become an attempt at finding hope in false saviors who promise “new” and “improved.” 
SCS Annual Chili Supper
The Chili Supper is coming!
With an interesting new twist this year.  Reserve the evening of  Friday, Jan. 27 for the annual Staff-sponsored Chili Supper.  You can dine in the church basement across the parking lot from  5:00-7:00.  This year's feed will include a "Chili Cook-off".  Several staff members will be cooking up batches of their personal chili recipes. You'll be able to vote for your favorite.  We'd also 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 27th! Proceeds from this night go towards funds for professional development for the staff.  
Childcare Users - Jan. 27th Sign-up
All children coming to childcare on  Friday, January 27 need to sign up. The school is closed that day, along with the preschool, for a Teacher Work Day. Childcare is open but you  must register in advance.  Please fill out a form in the childcare or email Aimee Ray at  aray@shorelinechristian.org by  Friday, January 13 to reserve a spot.

Please note:  You must cancel these reservations by  Friday, January 20 if your plans change, or we will need to charge for the spots and times reserved.
All Parent Winter Society Meeting
The date for the All Parent Winter Society meeting has been changed to  Tuesday, January 31st at 7:30 pm. 

This is your chance to find out more and lend your voice to critical discussions over the direction of the school.   On the agenda is the proposed budget for 2017-2018 school year. All parents and friends of the school are strongly encouraged to attend. Attendance counts toward your volunteer hours requirement. Childcare will be provided for those families who RSVP to the school office by  noon on  Tuesday, January 31st. 
Connection Corner
From the multitude of activities happening on any given week in the preschool through sixth grade, here is one topic, event, or activity occurring at each grade level:
PS - Snow and Winter
K - The Ten Commandments
1st - The Ten Plagues
2nd - The Properties of Liquids
3rd - Marvelous Multiplication
4th - Delightful Division 
5th - Temperature                             
6th - Ancient Egypt
Elementary You Made A Difference Award
Congratulations to the following elementary students who earned the January You Made a Difference Award.  They were recognized at January's elementary singing time assembly and each presented with a certificate.  

From left to right: Cannon Brown - 6th grade, Isaac Lee - 5th grade, Ethan Hopkins - 4th grade, Ko Soto-McCormick - 2nd grade, Etta Marston - 1st grade
High School Exams & Early Dismissal for J.H.
High School exams are scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, Wednesday, January 25, and Thursday, January 26.  Click on the date to view the exam schedule and rules for that day.   The Junior High students have an early dismissal on Thursday, January 26th at 11:45 due to High School Exams.
No School January 27
There will be no school on Friday, January 27th due to a teacher workday.  Childcare will be open for those families who have preregistered.
School Spelling Bee

1st graders through 8th graders will be competing at our school spelling bee scheduled for Friday, January 20 at 9:00 a.m. in the church multi-purpose room.  

Top two spellers from each class will compete in the bee.  Our top speller willl then represent Shoreline Christian School at the Local Bee scheduled for March.  

Parents and friends of the family are welcome to come cheer on our spellers!  
We are especially thankful to have Vonnie Roosendaal returning again this year as our spelling judge.  
H - o - p - e to see you there!  

*New* Charger News Text Message Notifications

We heard from many of you that you would like text message notifications to keep you up to date on school news and events. We have found a service (called Remind) that will allow us to send simple text messages to those who sign up to receive them.  This service will be completely optional, we will only add you if you request access. We have no plans to use this service for emergency alerts. We will start with just weekly notifications about new editions of Charger News.

If you would like to sign up for text notifications from SCS, text "@chargnews" to 81010. You can also use the following link:  remind.com/join/chargnews. If you are still having trouble, or have any questions,  let Jonathan know.

January Series
The January Series live internet video feed hosted by the First Christian Reformed Church and Shoreline Christian School is coming to the 1st Christian Reformed Church (across the parking lot from the school), January 4-24, from 9:30 - 10:30 am each morning. Admission is free.  Click here for the full schedule.

Host Families Needed

Interested in hosting an international student?  We have a number of international students interested in attending our school, however these students need host families to stay with while they are here.  We are looking for several host families to add to our availability list.  Host families do receive compensation.

If you are interested in being a host family, please contact the school office at  office@shorelinechristian.org   or call 206-364-7777.
Geography Bee Winner

Congratulations to our SCS Geography Bee Champion, Meredith Eisses.  She won our school-wide competition and will go on to represent Shoreline Christian at the state level this spring.  

Math Olympiad

Math Olympiad, a Shoreline School District wide event, is scheduled for  Saturday, March 11 .  On that day over 700 students will meet at Shoreline Community College to participate in a math competition.  Once again our students in 4th - 8th grades will be preparing for this event by meeting with their math coaches once a week starting in January. 

We are still looking for coaches for  4th and 5th grade classes only.  Thank you Steve Ruiter who will be coaching 6th grade and to Jeff Boersema who will be coaching 7th and 8th grade.    If you are interested please contact Char DeKoekkoek at  cdekoekkoek@shorelinechristian.org  for more info.

Junior High Track Coach Needed
We are currently in need of a junior high track coach for the spring season.  Please contact our athletic director, Paul Hopkins at phopkins@shorelinechristian.org if you are interested.

Basketball Season Volunteers Needed!
The athletic department needs your help.  Every home game we need ticket takers, door people, gym supervisors, clock operator, and announcers in the gym.  You may count this time for volunteer hours or free admission to home games. We will train you and this is a great way to get those volunteer hours.

If you are interested in finding out more information or dates that are available please contact Misganaye in the school office at  mdemeke@shorelinechristian.org  or 206-364-7777.
Sports Calendar
                                  1/20 - H.S. Basketball
                                 Admission Fees
Attitude & Eligibility Check Dates

1/26 (quarter check), 2/22, 3/15,  4/7 (quarter check), 
5/3, 5/24,  6/16 (quarter check)
On The Horizon

Jan. 16:  No School - M.L. King Holiday
Jan. 19:  Preschool Open House
Jan. 24-26:  H.S. Exams
Jan. 26:  11:45 Dismissal for Junior High
Jan. 27:  No School - Teacher Workday
Jan. 27:  SCS Chili Supper
Jan. 31:  All Parent Meeting

See what else is on the calendar at www.shorelinechristian.org/calendar
Volunteer Opportunities



If you would like to know your total volunteer hours to date please contact the school office or email  volunteer @shorelinechristian.org
Quick Links
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Community Classifieds

Landscaping Laborer Job Available  

Please note: Classifieds are published at the discretion of SCS and space availability. Informing you of these opportunities does not constitute endorsement by SCS.