March 16 - No School

There will be no class on March 16th due to a teacher work day. Childcare will be open for those who pre-register. Email Amy Hart to sign up.

Math Olympiad Champions!

Congratulations to our 4th - 8th grade students who competed with over 850 other students at the 20th Annual Shoreline Math Olympiad competition on Saturday, March 10. We came away with a first place participation trophy and three medals. Congratulations to our medal winners - Ryan Kennedy, Addie Marston and Zach Schuyler. Special thanks to our coaches who worked with these students in the months leading up to the event: Katie Webb, Ann Munsun, Ching Pan, Renita Korf and Jeff Boersema. Chargers Rock!!!!!  

Bookkeeping and HR Opening

We are sad to announce that both Kerry and Barb in the accounting office have decided that the end of this year is the right time for them to move on from SCS. We will miss them and are grateful for their years (decades!) of service to the SCS community.

That also means we will be looking to hire a new bookkeeper/HR person to take over in accounting. Are you good with number or know someone who is? We'd love to hear from you! The job description can be found here on the SCS website. Questions and applications can be submitted to Tassie DeMoney.

Elementary Student Guide Bake Sale

The Elementary Student Guides will be holding a Bake Sale on Friday, Mar. 23 to raise money for "Fostering Together", a foster care agency that helps place children in foster care in Washington state. Graham and Conner Martin and their family work along side this agency so it has special meaning to our students. Baked goods will be for sale in the elementary, middle school, and high school next week Friday. Bring your money for a very worthwhile cause.

Jog-a-thon Fun Run

Elementary students will once again participate in the "Fun Run" this year as they prepare for the Jog-a-thon. Students will collectively attempt to run from SCS to the San Diego Zoo. A total distance of 2,534 miles! In past years, students have run from Seattle to New Jersey and from Seattle to Rio de Janeiro. Mr. B will be tracking students cumulative progress and letting them know which class is in the lead.

Jog-a-thon Tshirt Orders

It's that time again! We're taking tshirt sizes for all students K - 5th for this year's Jog-a-thon in May. Be sure to fill out the form for each elementary child in your family.

We need to order soon, so make sure you have completed the order form!

Click here to complete the form .

March for Our Lives - March 24

Please read the following from our School Administrator Tim Visser:

On March 24, the March for Our Lives will begin at Cal Anderson Park and end at the Key Arena. I know some of our school families will be participating. I have been working in conjunction lobbyists from the Washington Federation of Independent Schools and the Catholic Conference to have language in school safety legislation that includes private schools. Right now, there is nothing requiring first responders to notify private schools of events happening at state funded institutions like Shorecrest or Kellogg. There is funding being proposed for a student protecting student app that would allow students to anonymously report threats to state funded programs. Private schools are not included in the legislation. First responders have maps in their computers of state funded institutions so that they can quickly find classrooms, entrances and property accessibility. They have to look in a notebook in the trunk of their cars to retrieve the maps of our buildings. Long story short- private schools are being overlooked. I encourage your participation on the 24th. Our kids deserve the same level of protection afforded every other student in the state.

We are talking with several families about the possibility of meeting at a pre-determined space in the park. If we figure something out, it will be posted here in Charger News.

While our school community is not politically homogeneous, we state in our mission statement that we work in partnership with families and churches to challenge students to live as dynamic and transforming influences for the glory of God. Advocating for student safety and school safety by asking our representatives in the state and local government not to forget about private schools is certainly part of that mission.

Tuition Assistance Applications

Reminder, due date for current families to submit their SSS TA application and the SCS Tuition Assistance Request forms together with their 2017 taxes and W-2's is March 31, 2018. Please contact Barb Newbry with any questions.

Costume Assistance Needed for Musical

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is in need of a person or team of people who can assist with COSTUMES. Some sewing and costume construction may be necessary. Mostly we are looking for assistance in finding and altering small costume pieces. Please contact Sam Vance for more information.  vancearts@gmail.com  or  425-533-6156

From the Blog

Recruitment and Reviews

One of the best recruitment tools we have as a school is you, our community. Your word of mouth recommendations to friends and family are invaluable. But did you know you can help out online too? Aside from sharing and liking our posts on Facebook, when you write an online review of our school it can have a big impact on prospective families choosing our school. Positive reviews on Facebook and Google are especially helpful and boost our visibility online.

Around this time last year Tassie wrote about ways you can pitch in with reviews, recommendations and the recruitment process. Take a look!

Read more here...

SCS Game Night

Join us Friday, March 23rd for an Upper School game night! 

 

High schoolers, middle schoolers, their parents and teachers are invited to join Mr. Bratt and Mr. Fox for a casual night of board, card, and dice games in the South Wing of the Secondary building. One disclaimer up front: this will be a no screen/no phone zone -- leave 'em at home or in the car.

 

Mad Dawgz Jr (the same great tasting dogs from a hot plate instead of a cart) and drinks will be available for a reasonable price. Feel free to also bring snacks or drinks to share, but it isn’t required. The fun and games will begin at 7:00 pm and wrap up by 10:00 pm. And, did we mention? It’s FREE! An RSVP is always appreciated.

When: March 23rd, 7pm-10pm

Who: 6-12th graders and parents. Parental attendance is not required. Please, no siblings younger than 6th grade.

Why: Games are fun, to be together, and to turn off our screens!

Where: South Wing of Secondary Building

Whalso: We might even convince Peter Boersma and Aidan Bakker to beta test their Passion Project skirmish game with us!

One More Thing: This will be a no screen/no phone zone (parents included)

RSVP to jfox@shorelinechristian.org

Summercare Registration

Summercare registration is now open for 2018. We run a full program during the summer in our preschool facility, including field trips! Contact Amy Hart if you have any questions.

The form can be downloaded here, and returned to the office.

Chargers Basketball Spring Clinics

You are invited to join us at the "LAB"! (3rd-8th grade Boys and Girls)

The "LAB" is where you go to Learn About Basketball. It is a collaboration of our high school girls and boys coaching staffs. It is designed to give Shoreline Christian students and their friends an opportunity to learn the game of basketball thru skill development and small game play.

WHEN:

Beginning March 6th - May 31st

Tuesdays (3:00PM-4:30PM) - For 3rd through 5th grade

Thursdays (3:00PM-4:30PM) - For 6th through 8th grade

For more information and to register, click here.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Charger Parent Club

For the first time we are recognizing March as a dedicated month of service in our community and including an exciting challenge!

Thank you to parents who joined us in the kitchen last week! Together we completed 8 hours and you made our kitchen sparkle.

This week we will be show our gym love and work on cleaning projects to give it a winning look. Join us this Thursday morning from 8:30AM - 10:30AM.

Our goal is for parents to submit 16 hours together for the project. To date we have 34 hours submitted and 31 to go - we can do this!

Click on our link -  March - Month of Service  for our next service projects.  

Cleaning Help!

While we look for a new janitor, we are in need of volunteers willing to roll up their sleeves to help create a clean environment at school. If you love to clean this is an easy way to gain volunteer hours. We're looking for parents to vacuum and sweep floors, clean bathrooms, and wipe down desks. Time commitment and hours are flexible.

Please contact Paul Hopkins - phopkins@shorelinechristian.org.

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 . 

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.

On The Horizon

March 16 - No School; Teacher Work Day

April 9-13 - Spring Break

April 27 - Grandparents' Day

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

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