Charger News: SCS Weekly Announcements
January 18, 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.  
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
I am Grateful  
Posted by Eileen Faber, 1st grade teacher

I’m not only certified to teach First Grade, I have a K-12 English teaching endorsement. This summer when I renewed my certificate for the 6th time, I once again was told that I could take Joel Bratt’s job. 

Language and words have always been important to me.  I was the editor of the school paper in high school.  I’ve always liked to write.  Transformational grammar was my favorite college course.  I have to make sure my texts have the correct punctuation or I just don’t feel good about sending them.  We don’t write a lot in first grade, but we use lots of spoken language.  I hope that my first graders leave my classroom remembering many things that I have taught them: (Some of these are grammatically related; some are just my first grade bits of wisdom to live by.)
Elementary Chapel and Spelling Bee
Parents - You are invited to our Elementary Chapel this Friday, January 20th at 8:30 am in the church sanctuary.  Then at 9:00 am follow us downstairs to the Multi-Purpose Room for our school Spelling Bee.
SCS Annual Chili Supper
The Chili Supper is next week!
Remember to mark you calendars for  next week 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.  
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 - Outer Space
K - Tally Mark Counting
1st - Martin Luther King Jr.
2nd - Math Fact Families
3rd -Thinking Like an Engineer
4th - Inauguration Day
5th - Clouds                            
6th - Egyptian Scroll Project
J.H. & H.S. News for Week of Jan. 23 - 27
High School Exams & Early Dismissal for Junior High
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 Teriyaki/Pizza for Junior High & High School During Exam Week
Due to high school exams on Tuesday, 1/24 through Thursday, 1/26 next week, there will be no teriyaki or pizza sales for the junior high and high school students.   There will be pizza sales for elementary students only.
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.
*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.

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.
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.
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.

Sports Calendar
1/19 - H.S. Basketball                   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. 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
Feb. 6:  Early Dismissal

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.