"And we know that God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28
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Hello JCS Community!
We sure do miss seeing your kids in school each day. What a different world we live in today than just a little over one month ago. One thing that remains unchanged is our Great God! We are blessed to be part of a community of believers here at JCS, and long for the day when we can experience community - in person! - with you all soon.
As we all navigate this new normal, specifically online learning, please know we are praying for you and your children. We are thankful for your willingness to share in your child's educational experience in new (trying, fun, stressful, eye-opening, God-filled) ways! Please know that classroom teachers, support and office staff are available by email and eager to help in any way we can.
Our JCS News for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year will look a bit different. Much of our calendar has been canceled or postponed, but there are some events we are working on for continued virtual connection with the JCS community.
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April 25 - The JCSEF Benefit Concert,
Glenn Bulthuis and the Tonedeafs
has been
RESCHEDULED for Friday, October 9, 2020, 7 PM
at the Jenison Center for the Arts.
May 15 -
Eagle Walk
- The parent club is planning a
virtual
Eagle Walk this May. Stay tuned for more details!
August 10 -
JCS Golf Outing
- Scheduled as planned. Noon tee time at the Meadows of GVSU.
June 2 -
Kindergarten Graduation*
June 3 -
8th Grade Graduation*
*These events have not been forgotten.
When we have a more clear idea of how Michigan will open back up from the stay at home order, the JCS administration plans to discuss how to celebrate the end of the school year for JCS and these big milestones for our students!
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Our
Spring Sports
have been cancelled. We will miss watching our 7th & 8th grade boys and girls in softball, baseball, soccer, tennis and our 6th-8th graders run track. Ending the year without sports is especially tough for our 8th graders.
If you know an 8th grader who is missing out on their sport this Spring, consider sending them a note with a little extra encouragement!
UC Summer Sports Camps
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UC is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation and are hoping to have more clarification of what their 2020 summer sports camps may or may not look like sometime around May 1
st
. Until they make a decision, they are delaying signup and registration for these camps. They remain hopeful to offer camps this summer and will notify JCS when sign ups are open.
JCS Running Club:
“Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” –Hebrews 12:1. Run because God blessed us with bodies that move, run to see God’s Word alive in action, run to set and attain a goal, run to promote a healthy lifestyle, run to build community, and run because it is FUN! Running Club is traditionally open to interested 2nd-8th grade boys and girls. It is a 6 week program that follows a couch to 5K program with the end being the AMBUCS 5K race on Memorial Day (canceled this year). Running club 'began' Monday, April 13th, but you are still welcome to join us! Search for the
2020 JCS Running Club Facebook page
, and join other JCS families who are having fun with this program!
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Celebrate your hard work!
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- Enrollment packets (PK-8th grade) have not yet been sent out for the 2020-2021 year. These will be coming home soon. If you would like to request tuition assistance for next school year, you may still do so.
- Tuition Assistance for 2020-2021 School Year: We are so grateful for the Jenison Christian Education Foundation, REVIVE Re-store, the JCS Parent Club, many of our local churches, and individuals who annually support Jenison Christian School financially and/or through volunteer time to assist in keeping tuition affordable. If tuition costs for JCS are unaffordable for your family, we invite you to apply for tuition assistance through the JCS tuition assistance program. For the upcoming 2020-2021 school year, JCS will again participate in the online FACTS tuition assistance application program. All parents or guardians requesting tuition assistance through JCS are required to complete an application using the FACTS program to receive JCS tuition assistance. Our first priority regarding tuition assistance will be for families enrolled in full day programming at JCS. The first round deadline for FACTS filing is March 31, 2020. If you have questions regarding this process, please contact Karen Deters, Financial Secretary (457-3301 ext. 162 or Email).
- Yearbooks - We are still excited about our 2019-2020 yearbook! Currently the plant that puts the yearbook together is closed and we are unsure when yearbooks will be in. We hope to be able to submit it soon and will let you know when they will be in. You can still send your learning from home pictures to yearbook@jenisonchristian.org We'd love to get pictures from as many families as possible! If you missed your chance to purchase a yearbook you can email Erika Wykstra.
- Preschool Enrollment is open! Enrollment forms are now being accepted by email to Karen Deters for our preschool 3's and 4's programs. Some of the classes do fill rather quickly so if there are certain sessions you would like, please enroll soon for the best chance at getting that session!
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AT HOME LEARNING with JCS FAMILIES
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You are all quickly adapting to this new learning style, and we couldn't be more proud! We want to share some fun things our JCS families are doing during this Stay Home, Stay Safe time. Here are a few pictures of the JCS Community in the last few weeks.
Please keep in mind that most of these come from Facebook, a tool that helps keep us connected, but largely includes pictures of the 'perfect' moments we want to share.
We know this time at home can be frustrating, stressful, and so 'not perfect.' We praise God for His perfect love and grace, and new mercies each day. Our hope is to share some positive stories with each other, in an effort to keep the morale up as we head into this last stretch of 'school.'
You might even get a few ideas for new activities to do with your kids!
We'd love to highlight more stories from our students. Please email
Liz Wiersema
with stories or pictures to share!
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Use nature to build new things!
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Get the kids involved in yard work!
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Find ways to support our community! The Alkema Family used their 3-D printer to make medical mask connectors.
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Stay connected with your JCS community through online classroom meetings!
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1 - Jill Schepers
11 - Sharon Thrasher
14 - Craig Flietstra
16 - Kara Bremer
18 - Hannah Stob
21 - Sally VanDyke
29 - Karen Deters
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DAILY WAYS TO SUPPORT JCS
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The Paper Gator is still open!
Recycle your paper products in the Paper Gator (Located in the Baldwin Street Lot on the South side of school)
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As you are making your purchased online, remember to make your Amazon purchases through
Amazon Smile.
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Please save your Spartan receipts for JCS! You can mail them into the office, or keep them at home until the office is open again!
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No need to clip box tops anymore! Check out our Facebook page for details on how to scan your box tops for JCS!
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JENISON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Jenison, MI 49428
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