Parent News October 14, 2015 

Upcoming Events

● Thurs., 10/15 - Fri., 10/16 - No school - Teacher In Service ● Mon., 10/19 - Tues.,10/20 - No school - Parent/Teacher

Conferences ● Wed., 10/21 - Picture Retakes ● Fri., 10/30 - D.O.G.S. day for Pre-K and Kindergarten classes ● Fri., 11/6 - No School - Staff accreditation work day

Ins & Outs

This week I had the opportunity to encourage teachers and other Rehoboth Christian School staff that they are all part of a team, each with their own skill set and vital to the success of the mission of Rehoboth Christian School. You parents are also part of the RCS team and integral to the success of your children!

One of the best ways to participate in this team is by attending Parent-Teacher conferences next week. Conferences provide the opportunity to foster the relationship between school and home. It communicates to our children that we want to know what and how they are learning at school. It communicates to teachers that parents consider them an important part of the team. Plans are made for improvement, strategies can be discussed for growth, and teammates come together to work toward the success of our students. So, please, if you have not already done so, make plans to attend next week’s Parent-Teacher conferences. If you are new to Rehoboth Christian School, let me take a brief moment to help you understand how Parent-Teacher conferences work because they do differ from building to building. In the Elementary School, you should have received a confirmation of the time you have signed up for. If you have not, you are welcome to contact your child’s teacher or Mrs. Jim. Elementary conferences take place next week Monday and Tuesday from 3PM to 7PM both nights. Conferences are held in teacher’s classrooms. In the Middle School, parents sign up via email for the time slot that works best for them. If you have not done so, be sure to contact the Middle School to sign up for a time slot. Middle school conferences take place in teacher’s classrooms and are scheduled for next week Monday and Tuesday from 4PM to 8PM. Conferences in the High School take on a different feel than the Elementary and Middle Schools. They take place next week Monday from 4PM to 7PM and next week Tuesday from 3PM to 7PM. Both nights conferences are held in the Auxiliary Gym in the Sports and Fitness Center. Once parents sign in at High School Conferences they are free to meet with High School teachers as they are available. Parents are encouraged to meet with all of their child’s High School teachers. Be sure to enjoy the long weekend that lies ahead, I know I will, but also be sure to make it a priority to be at Parent-Teacher conferences next week Monday and Tuesday night! Chris VanSlooten, High School Principal

 

 

Elementary Events

Accreditation Work Day - The school board has decided there will be no school for students on Friday, November 6. The Rehoboth staff will be doing accreditation work during this day. This is a change to the school calendar so please make a note of it. Thank you! Report Cards - The end of the 1st quarter of the school year was Friday, October 9. Report Cards for grades 1 - 5 were sent home with your child on Wednesday, October 14. Please review the report card with your child before coming to conferences next week. Students in Pre K and Kindergarten will not receive a report card but teachers will review student progress at conference time. We are looking forward to meeting with you!!    Parent / Teacher Conferences - Conferences will be held on Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20 from 3 - 7 PM each day. You should have received a confirmation form earlier this week indicating when you are signed up to meet with your child’s teacher on one of those days. If you have not received that confirmation, please contact your child’s teacher or Mrs. Jim. We are looking forward to meeting with you!! Book Fair - The Scholastic Book Fair will be open during conference times. It will be set up in the Navajo Code Talker Communications Center (Elementary/Mid School Library). Picture Retakes - Wednesday, October 21, students may have their picture retaken if desired. The first pictures need to be returned to school on that day for this to happen. If a child missed the original picture day, they will have their picture taken on this day as well. Blessings, Jim Holwerda, Elementary School Principal

Mid School Matters

Quarter 1 Report Cards - Report cards will be set home two ways this year. They will be mailed out via USPS and emailed out. There will be copies available at PTCs as well.

Parent Teacher Conferences - Sign-up sheets went out and many were returned. Mrs. Jim has been sending out updated schedules for conferences. Please call or email Mrs. Jim if you need to still get your name on the list. We look forward to seeing you on Monday or Tuesday of next week!

WWII Unit - The Middle School has begun the WWII Unit. This integrated unit will take place three days a week (M, T W) and culminate on November 10. with the Rehoboth Middle School WWII Concert and Museum. Students will be looking at different aspects of the war, including the weapons and machinery used, the Holocaust, the ethics of decisions that were made, racism, New Mexico’s role, and our responsibility as Christians to learn from history and take action against such events in the future.

Concession Food and Time Donations - An email went out last month to all 8th grade families regarding concession food and time donations. If you have a child in the 8th grade and didn’t receive this email, please contact Adrian Pete

 

(apete@rcsnm.org) for more details. Please bring your donations either to Mrs. Jim (MS) or Mr. Pete’s office (SFC). Thanks!

Middle School X-Country - The Rehoboth Middle School team ended its season this past Saturday with a strong run at Zuni. Thanks to all of the runners, parents and coaches for their time in making this a very successful season! Keep on running!

Honor Band - Congratulations to the following students who auditioned for and were selected to the NWNMMEA District Middle School Honor Band: Grace Huizinga, Jennabah Platero, Jake Zylstra, Isaac Zwiers, and Kora Zylstra.

No School 10/15 - 10/20 - The teachers will be participating in the Nexus Conference put on by ASCI Thursday and Friday (10/15, 10/16) of next week. There will be no school for students. Monday and Tuesday (10/19, 10/20) because there will be Parent Teacher Conferences in the evening from 4 - 8pm.

Chris Huizinga, Middle School Principal

High School Highlights

High School Testing Day -Today, Wednesday October 14, Rehoboth Christian High School took part in its annual testing day. 10th and 11th grade students participated in the PSAT-NMSQT. The PSAT-NMSQT is the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test and it functions as the initial qualifier for the National Merit Scholarship Corporation competition. This Scholarship program is very prestigious and qualifying for it starts with an 11th grade student’s PSAT-NMSQT score. 10th graders taking it will be getting a preview prior to them taking it the following year for scholarship qualification. More information on this test can be found at http://www.collegeboard.com/psat 9th graders worked on their NWEA testing and Seniors either took the ASVAB or worked on their senior portfolios and College/Scholarship applications. High School Parent-Teacher Conferences -Please plan to attend the fall Parent Teacher Conferences on October 19 and 20. High School Parent Teacher Conferences will be taking place in the Auxiliary Gym located in the Rehoboth Sports and Fitness Center. Quarter 1 report cards will be given out at Parent Teacher conferences when you check in. Any report cards not picked up at conferences will be mailed out. If you are new to the High School, you do not need to sign up for a scheduled time, rather you can show up during the time frame of conferences to meet with your child’s teachers. Below are the times for High School Parent Teacher Conferences:

● HS PTC Night 1 - Monday, October 19 from 4PM to 7PM ● HS PTC Night 2 - Tuesday, October 20 from 3PM to 7PM

End of the First Quarter -The end of the first quarter was last week Friday, October 9. You will receive your child’s First Quarter Report Card at Parent Teacher Conferences or in the mail following conferences. Please note that quarter grades are not a final grade and will continue to accumulate throughout the semester. Also, remember that quarter grades determine a student’s eligibility in extracurricular activities. You can read more about eligibility here https://goo.gl/vCKCQO in the Parent-Student Handbook. Chris VanSlooten, High School Principal

All School Announcements

School Bus Evacuation Drill - RCS will be conducting our annual "School Bus Evacuation Drill." We will do this on

 

campus in the mornings for the next 3 to 4 weeks. We will conduct drills on one or two buses per week until drills are completed on all seven buses. Evacuation drills consist of the following: exit through the front door, exit through the back door, and exit through both front and back doors. We will do this in the Sports and Fitness Center parking lot in a coned off section. If a drill takes longer than expected, the students will be excused for being tardy. We don't foresee anyone being later than approximately 10 to 15 minutes for 1st period. If you have any questions, please feel free to call James Wilson, Transportation Director at 505.726.9622. From the School Nurse -Parents and guardians of our precious children at RCS, I ask that you send in your child’s updated immunization records, especially those updates from the past spring and summer. It is mandated by the state that all children are properly immunized unless you have a form from the state that says your child is exempt. Many students do not have the space filled in that they have received Tdap, which is required for all students 11 years of age and older. We will be offering the influenza shot again this November. We will have more information on this later. The Flu Clinic date is November 12 at the Elementary Teacher’s Lounge. We will be giving the flu mist. The injectable will be administered only if your student has an underlying illness that prevents them from getting the mist.

Admissions

Scholarship Opportunities - In addition to the Rehoboth tuition aid that was provided to many families at the beginning of the year, we have scholarships available for qualifying students. Applications are available at the Elementary, Middle and High School offices. Please return completed applications to Loretta Smith by Friday, October 31, 2014.

● Lighthouse Scholarship – Three scholarships are available for students from Christian Reformed Church background who show financial need, Christian character, and leadership potential. Preference is given to families from outlying areas (students from Window Rock, Zuni, Crownpoint, Tohatchi, and Tohlakai should apply). Written essay and Pastor’s report are required.

● Olson Scholarship – Three scholarships are available for Elementary and Middle school students. Students must be

Native American, have financial need, and demonstrate appreciation for Christian education. Preference is given to families with more than one child at RCS. Written essay and Pastor’s report are required.

● Visscher Scholarship – Three scholarships are available for Native American High school students with a Christian

commitment and financial need who are interested in the sciences. An essay is required.

● Polinder Scholarship – Two scholarships are available for Elementary, Middle and High school students who demonstrate outstanding scholastic work and have an appreciation for Christian education. An essay is required.

● Lauber Scholarship – Three scholarships are available for Elementary, Middle and High school students. This

scholarship is given by Chee’s Indian Store. Preference is given to families from the I-40 West District and students from outlying areas. Written essay and Pastor’s report are required.

● Top Family Scholarship – One scholarship is available for a High school student. This scholarship was established to

reward Native American students who value Christian Education and are committed to his/her church.

 

College Corner

The Horatio Alger Scholarship Program -seeks to assist students of low income who demonstrate a commitment to their future education, to community and who have demonstrated perseverance through adversity. The deadline is October 25 and the application can be found at scholars.horatioalger.org.

Food Service

Free and Reduced Meal Applications - All Free and Reduced Meal applications from school year 2014-15 expired on September 30, 2015. This means any meals charged will become full price. If you have not submitted a new meal application for school year 2015-16, please do so as soon possible. Please fill out the form completely and sign it before submitting.

Menu: Breakfast Lunch

Monday, Oct. 19

No School No School

Tuesday, Oct. 20

No School No School

Wednesday, Oct. 21

Bagel & Cream Cheese, Apple, Milk

Cheeseburger, Seasoned curly fries, Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumbers Banana pudding, Apple, Milk

Thursday, Oct. 22

No Breakfast Frito Pie (tortilla chips), Salsa, Pinto Beans, Pudding, Melon, Milk

Friday, Oct. 23

Cereal, Banana, Milk Pulled pork sliders, Tots, Baked Beans. Cole Slaw. Baby Carrots Apple, Cherry crisp, Milk

Athletics

Come out and support our teams! GO LYNX!

Devotionals: Please visit this website for free devotionals you can give to your child as they participate in sports at Rehoboth Christian School. Please visit this link: http://www.fca.org/resources/personal-growth

Please pray for our coaches and athletes using the prayer list below:

 

Oct 15th Faithfulness – Galatians 6:9 – Lord, may they not lose heart in remaining faithful, for in due time they will reap Your reward… Oct 16th WISDOM – James 3:17 – Lord, help them understand that wisdom from You is pure, peace-loving, considerate and sincere… Oct 17th Boldness – Acts 4:31 – Almighty God, may they be filled with the Holy Spirit and speak the Word of God with boldness… Oct 18th Prayer – James 5:16 – God, give athletes and coaches a passion for prayer that is powerful and effective… Oct 19th Humility – 1 Peter 5:5 – Lord, may they clothe themselves with humility in all aspects of their lives… Oct 20th Healing – Jeremiah 33:6 – May they understand that You, Lord, bring health and healing and will reveal to them an abundance of peace and truth… Oct 21st Brokenness – 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 – Blessed are You, God, who comforts them in their brokenness so that they may comfort others…

High School Sports Events: Middle School Sports Events:

Thursday, Oct. 15 3:00 P.M. - Boys Soccer HOME vs. Sandia Prep (V) 4:30 P.M. - Volleyball HOME vs. Crownpoint (C, JV, V) 5:00 P.M. - Girls Soccer HOME vs. Sandia Prep (V)

Friday, Oct. 16

4:30 P.M. - Middle School Volleyball HOME vs. Newcomb

Saturday, Oct. 17 9:00A.M. - High School XC AWAY vs. Rio Rancho 10:00 A.M. - Girls Soccer AWAY vs. Gallup(V) 12:00 P.M. - Boys Soccer AWAY vs. Gallup(V)

Wednesday, Oct. 21 3:00 P.M. - Girls Soccer AWAY vs. East Mountain (V) 5:00 P.M. - Boys Soccer AWAY vs. East Mountain (V)

Sports and Fitness Center– Please remember that the lobby of the SFC is not a place for hanging out after school. Please pick up your children right away after school at 3:20 p.m. or have them ride the bus home. Athletes are with their teams on the field or in the gym. There is no supervision of students after school if they are not athletes. We want to ensure a safe environment for our children, coaches, athletes, and facility. High School Students using the fitness center are allowed to use it from 4 to 6 pm after school. Staff on duty in the fitness center, leave at 6:00 p.m. and there is no supervision of students after that. If a student decides to end his or her workout early, they will need to be picked up at that time and not loiter in the lobby area. Thank you. Schedules: At certain times during the season, times and dates of scheduled games are subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances. We will try to communicate this more effectively through our head coaches, the master calendar, and parent news. Thank you. Eligibility: The end of Quarter 1 ended last week on Friday. Please check up on your child’s progress in each of their classes. Students in middle and high school must pass Quarter 1 with a 2.0 GPA or higher and not have 2 or more F’s. If they did not pass, they are ineligible for sports for the entire Second Quarter. and unfortunately, are not able to go out for basketball. Basketball News: Basketball is coming! Parents, if your child is interested in joining basketball at the high school level, please contact the basketball coaches to receive an update on upcoming tryouts and practices. Completed physicals are needed before

 

your child is allowed to practice. If you need more info please contact, Girls Basketball Coach, Myron Postma and Boys Basketball Coach, Kevin Zwiers. Working Together: We want to encourage all parents of Rehoboth Christian School to take the “Positive Sport Parenting” course online at www.nfhslearn.com. Create an account and take the FREE course. Once done, print out your certificate and deliver to Mr. Adrian Pete or Mrs. Deanna Benson and receive 2 free admissions for 2 home games. Offer valid for person taking course only. Thank you. T-shirts for sale: At every home game this season we will be selling Rehoboth Lynx T-shirts. Shirts are $10 each.

Movie to watch: This Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 a great movie will be coming out. I highly recommend parents, coaches and athletes to go see this movie. The movie is called “Woodlawn.” It is about a gifted high school football player who must learn to boldly embrace his talent and his faith as he battles racial tensions on and off the field. It’s a moving and inspirational new film based on the true story of how love and unity overcame hate and division in early 1970s Birmingham, Ala. The closest place movie will be shown is in Farmington, NM and Albuquerque, NM. www.woodlawnmovie.com Adrian Pete, Athletic Director

Community Announcements

Gallup Community Concert Association - The first concert of the Gallup Community Concert 2015-16 Series will be Thursday, October 22, 2015 beginning at 7:00PM in the Gallup High School Kenneth Holloway Auditorium. David Osborne, known as the “Pianist to the Presidents,” along with Bass and Percussion will kick off the season. David has been playing since age five and holds degrees from Oral Roberts University, Indiana and Pittsburgh State. A serious man with a great sense of humor, Osborne currently appears at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas along with Bass and Percussion. David Osborne Trio tours include romantic, classical, jazz, pop, inspirational, patriotic and Broadway tunes. His record sales near 5 million. Memberships can be purchased at the door. You can use one membership for four people to get into this one concert, or plan to attend the next three concerts. Membership fees are $45.00 adult; $20.00 for a student; a family membership is $100.00 (good for 2 adults and all school age children). For more information please contact Antoinette Neff, Executive Director at 505-862-3939 or e-mail: toni@nizhonimusic.com and you can also follow GCCA on Facebook by using this address: www.facebook.com/pages/Gallup-Community-Concert-Association/18856343451648?ref=ts

PO Box 41, Rehoboth, NM 87322

Phone: 863-4412 Fax: 863-2185 Email: adminsec@rcsnm.org Website: www.rcsnm.org