BE AN EXAMPLE
"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity."

1 Timothy 4:12
SECOND HAND SALE
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Have your kids out grown a few clothes or shoes? Would you like to make some money selling those gently used items? Sell them at our Second Hand Sale!

JCS will be hosting the Second Hand Sale on Saturday, October 16th in the JCS Gym. The sale will be 9 -11 am and Half off sale 11:30am to 12-pm. For more details on the sale, please click HERE.

JCS PARENTS: We could use a few more volunteers on the day of the sale Saturday October 16, 2021 from 8:30-12 to just be an extra set of hands- helping customers and refolding or replacing items. If you need any volunteer points you can sign up on the Sign-up genius or if you just want to help, please contact us at parentclub@jenisonchristian.org.
FALL ARTS & CRAFTS FEST
We are excited to announce that this year's Arts and Crafts show will be held on Saturday, November 6 from 9:00am - 2:00pm. There are still several spaces available for crafters of original handmade crafts and baked goods. Crafters interested can email: craftshow@jenisonchristian.org to sign-up!

A special thanks to all the volunteers who signed up for set-up and clean-up - helping to make this event fun and successful. 
SCHOOL PICTURES
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Now is the time to order your school pictures! View your pictures online as soon as possible by going to huttengaphoto.shootproof.com. The access code is "jcs8277". Picture orders are due Tuesday, Oct. 12. Order forms were sent home with your youngest child. If you do not have a form, you can pick one up in the school office, or print it here. If you have any questions, contact Karen Huttenga at khuttenga@sbcglobal.net or text 293-6877.
JCS AUCTION
The Auction Committee is still looking for a few more spots to be filled. This committee is a great way to get to know others from JCS and have some fun. You will earn 10 points for your work. If this is something that you want to be part of please sign up on sign up genius.

Any questions please contact Andrea Westdorp at awestdorp@jenisonchristian.org or Jodi Mitchell at jodigirlrn@yahoo.com 
KEYCARDS ARE BACK

KeyCards are here for 2022!

With a $25 purchase you will get a wallet-sized card with many re-usable coupons/deals and also a book which comes with many more coupons for local businesses. A portion of the proceeds go back to the school. Books are available in the school office.

Click here to see a listing of participating businesses and coupons.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
  • Oct. 6 - PreK & Kind. Field Trip to Fire Station (10:15am)
  • Oct. 8 - School Picture Re-Takes
  • Oct. 8 - 4th Grade Fire Prevention Presentation (11:00am)
  • Oct. 8 - Jazz Band Retreat (3:30-9:30pm)
  • Oct. 11 & 12 - 3's Preschool Field Trip to Gymnastics Unlimited
  • Oct. 11 & 12 - 4's Preschool Field Trip to Grandview Orchard
JCS ATHLETICS
Our soccer team and volleyball teams are busy practicing and playing games! If you would like to cheer on our teams, feel free to join us at any of the following games:


Thurs. Oct. 7 - Boys Soccer, Unity at Calvin 1 @ JCS (4pm)
Tues. Oct. 12 - Boys Soccer, Unity @ Hudsonville 7 (4pm)

Thurs. Oct. 7 - 7th Grade Volleyball, Jenison @ Calvin (4pm)
Mon. Oct. 11 - 7th Grade Volleyball, Jenison @ Legacy (4pm)

Thurs. Oct. 7 - 8th Grade Volleyball, Calvin 1 & 2 vs. Unity DH @ ACS (4/5:15pm)
Tues. Oct. 12 - 8th Grade Volleyball, Moline vs. Unity @ JCS (4pm)
Tuition Reduction Incentive Program (T.R.I.P.)
The upcoming dates for TRIP ordering and delivery are as follows:

Order by Tuesday, October 5 for pick up on Wednesday, October 13
Order by Tuesday, October 19 for pick up on Wednesday, October 27

Pick up is on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 7:00 PM outside the JCS office doors.

If you would like to set up a TRIP account, please visit www.shopwithscrip.com and use the enrollment code BE17E9CD141 to set up an account. If you have any questions, feel free to email JCS Trip at trip@jenisonchristian.org.  

If you have an online TRIP account, we would encourage you to order your TRIP cards via the online ordering system. If you don’t have an online TRIP account, please email your order to JCS TRIP at trip@jenisonchristian.org and your money will be collected at order pick up. As a reminder, NO orders will be filled at pick up time. ALL ORDERS ARE PREORDERED.
BUS BULLETIN
**There will be no AM or PM bussing for students riding the JPS Rabbit bus on Friday, October 29.

JCS #14 Deer and #18 Eagle bus parents, please email your driver when your student does not need morning pick-up at deer14@jenisonchristian.org & eagle18@jenisonchristian.org. Bus drivers are not able to communicate during their morning bus runs from 6:50 am to 8:30 am.
STAFF BIRTHDAYS
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October
02 = Linda Shaban
11 = Penny Thatcher
16 = Sue Schilthuis
24 = Rachel Damstra
25 = Leah DeYoung
27 = Payton Ponstein
VOLUNTEERING AT JCS
Parents/Guardians- Do you have a free lunch break once or twice a month? We would love to have you hang out on the playground and assist the awesome teachers and staff of JCS! The recess "supervisor" watches the kids play and is an extra set of hands for the teachers. It is also a fun way to interact with your kids while they are at school. If you need volunteer points, this is a great way to get them, but we can use your help even if you don't need points. The sign up genius link is below and if you have any questions, please email mary.zeilstra@gmail.com.

DAILY WAYS TO SUPPORT JCS
The Paper Gator is still open!
Recycle your paper products in the Paper Gator (Located in the Baldwin Street Lot in the Northeast corner)
As you are making your purchases online, remember to make your Amazon purchases through Amazon Smile for JCS
Please save your Spartan receipts for JCS! You can drop them off at the office anytime.

KEYCARDS
These books come with many coupons for local businesses. The books cost $25 and are available in the school office.
For those who use Shipt for grocery delivery and receive email receipts, you can just forward your receipt on to receipts@boxtops4education.com within 14 days and your earnings will automatically be applied to JCS. You will need to create an account to link your email to JCS. 


QUICK LINKS
JENISON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Jenison, MI 49428