Charger News: SCS Weekly Announcements
March 15, 2017
Early Dismissal - 3/20

Monday, March 20 is an early dismissal:
Junior High and High School - 1:45
Elementary - 1:50
Local Spelling Bee
Championship

This Sunday, March 19th, 4th grader, Jude Parzybok, will be representing Shoreline Christian in the local spelling bee.  The event starts at 1 :00 p.m.  Log on and cheer Jude on! http://seattlechannel.org/
Jog-a-thon Registration Live Now
Last week, Jog-a-thon packets were sent and emailed home with students. We are using the RallyUp system again this year to track pledges, but we're debuting custom, personal pages for each student this year. Instructions for how to set up these pages were included in the packet. Please take the time to get your page set up by March 24th.

If you have any questions, please email Jonathan.
Play Tickets on Sale!
The Box Car Children:  Story by Gertrude Chandler Warner, Adaptation by Barbara Field, presented by Shoreline Christian School (Thursday, March 30, Friday, March 31, Saturday, April 1 at 7:30 pm).  All performances will be at the Black Box Theatre at Edmonds Community College. 

The classic children's tale of four orphan runaway siblings during the Great Depression era is brought to life by the Shoreline Christian Drama Department.  Join the four Alden children on a journey full of mystery and adventure as they learn to work together to problem solve!  Directed by Lisa Hermanson.

Ticket costs:  $15 adults, $8 students / seniors.  You may purchase tickets online or in the school office.
Ticket Takers Needed for Spring Play
We still need volunteers for taking tickets at the door on the Thursday and Saturday night performances of  "The Box Car Children".  The dates of the play are Thursday, March 30, Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1.  The play begins at 7:30 pm so ticket takers should plan to arrive by 6:45 pm.  You may count this toward volunteer hours!  Please email office@shorelinechristian.org or call the school office at 206-364-7777 if you would like to volunteer.
Straight from the BLOG
Student Recruitment:
A Community Effort
Submitted by Tassie DeMoney, Director of Development

Last week I attended a webinar hosted by Christian School International on the topic of student recruitment. The two administrators from Christian school’s similar to our size shared ideas and stressed the importance of community involvement. I was encouraged because the things they shared we’ve been doing for the last couple of years. 
Volunteer Hours Deadline - April 7
The deadline for turning in your family volunteer hours for this year is quickly approaching.  Please submit your volunteer hours for this year by Friday, April 7th to volunteer@shorelinechristian.org. 
Start Shopping!
Amazon is celebrating its #1 ranking in customer satisfaction by the ACSI! Tomorrow, March 16, Amazon will donate 5% (10 times the usual donation rate) of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Shoreline Christian School. Get started at smile.amazon.com/ch/91-0598098. 
Parent Discussion Hour
Wednesday, March 22 at 7:00 PM in the High School South Wing. Tuvette McCroskey (fellow SCS parent, educator and certified life coach) is presenting on:  Executive Function Skills in Children: What You Need to Know and Why It Matters. Executive function is like the CEO of our lives! It is the foundation of how we relate to the world. This topic is for anyone invested in the lives of students ages 5-25. Join us for a great discussion, refreshments and fellowship! Please RSVP:  Tuvette McCroskey, ktuvette@comcast.net
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 - Community Helpers
K - The Action of Subtraction
1st - Geometry and Fractions
2nd - Setting Goals
3rd - ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills)
4th - ITBS
5th - ITBS        
6th - ITBS
Congratulations Math Olympians
Shoreline Christian School had 19 students participate in the 19th Annual Math Olympiad Competition on Saturday, March 11 at Shoreline Community College.  There were 665 students from 17 schools in the Shoreline School District who competed.  

Congratulations to all the students for their hard work and determination.  Geneva Boersema, 8th gr., received an individual medal for 9th place. Geneva and Linnea Bakker received a 6th place  team medal.  Our 4th graders - Ava Rosenberger, Cooper Gordan, and Jude Parzybok received an 8th place team medal, while Ethan Hopkins and Zach Schuyler took home the 9th place 4th grade team medal.  The rest of our math olympians were:  7th graders:  Ava DeKoekkoek and Meredith Eisses, 6th graders:  Jenise Clemons, Abby Hopkins, Levi Dawson, and Youseff Armonious, Marijka Bakker,  5th graders:  Eddie DeYoung, Haley DeYoung, Jaden Colver, Colton Brown and Scarlet Burke.  Our coaches this year - Ann Munson, Aidan Bakker, Steve Ruiter and Jeff Boersema.  Thank you for all your hard work.   
Box Tops for Education Labels
Please continue to collect Box Tops and bring them into the school. There are receptacles in the hallways of the elementary building and the office can receive them as well.  We continue to gather these Box Tops up all year long and submit them for cash back for the school.  Box Top labels can be found on many household items. For a complete list of products that carry these labels please visit this site: http://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/participating-products (or see attached). For a more information regarding the Box Tops for Education program please see this site: http://www.boxtops4education.com/. 
Childcare During Spring Break
All children coming to childcare any of the days Monday – Friday, April 10-14 need to sign up!  The school is closed those days, along with the preschool, for Spring Break. 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 Monday, March 27th to reserve a spot.

Please note:  You must cancel these reservations by Monday, April 3rd if your plans change, or we will charge for the spots and times reserved. 
Summer Childcare Staff
Shoreline Christian is looking for qualified individuals interested in joining our summer childcare staff. This position includes supervising children ages 3-12, planning and facilitating group activities, and assisting with group field trips throughout the summer. The 2017 summer program will run June 19-August 18. Assistants must be at least 16 years of age, while lead teachers must be at least 18 years of age. For more information, please contact Aimee Ray, aray@shorelinechristian.org
Summer Childcare Registration

Registration for 2017 summer care is open!  You can find more information and registration packet  here. Get your registration in as soon as possible to secure a spot!

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.

SCS Basketball Clinic

Hey Chargers  -  Check out this great opportunity for an incredible basketball clinic!!

Information and registration here:   https://goo.gl/forms/1ZR9t5HI3p4R5yGL2

2017-2018 Calendar

Below are some of the main calendar dates for next school year to help with your planning.

Aug. 28 - First Day of School
Sept. 1-4 - No School/Labor Day Break
Oct. 5-6 - No School/Teacher's Convention
Nov. 9 - No School/Teacher Professional Growth 
Nov. 10 - No School/Veteran's Day Observed
Nov. 20-21 - No School/Conferences
Nov. 22-24 - No School/Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 18-Jan. 1 - No School/Christmas Break
Jan. 15 - No School/Martin Luther King Day
Jan. 26 - No School/Teacher Workday
Feb. 15 - No School/Teacher Professional Growth
Feb. 16-19 - No School/Winter Break
Mar. 16 - No School/Teacher Professional Growth
Apr. 9-13 - No School/Spring Break
May 25 - No School/If Unused Snow Day Avail.
May 28 - No School/Memorial Day
June 11 - Graduation
June 13 - Last Day of Preschool - Junior High
June 15 - Las Day for High School
Attitude & Eligibility Check Dates:
 
3/15,  4/7 (quarter check), 
5/3, 5/24,  6/16 (quarter check)
College Rep Visit

Hillsdale College (Michigan) - Friday, March 17th during lunch in room 302
On The Horizon
Mar. 20:  Early Dismissal
Apr. 7:  Deadline for submitting volunteer hours
Apr. 10-14:  Spring Break - No School
Apr. 28: Grandparents' Day

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


The deadline for turning in volunteer hours for 2016/2017 is April 7th.  If you would like to know your total volunteer hours to date please contact the school office or email  volunteer @shorelinechristian.org
Community Classifieds
  • Looking for Home Rental
  • World Magazine Issues Wanted
Please note: Classifieds are published at the discretion of SCS and space availability. Informing you of these opportunities does not constitute endorsement by SCS.
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