The Lantern The Newsletter of Kaufman Christian School

From the Administrator’s Desk... By: Christy Butler

Important Dates:

January 6 ~ Teacher In Service

January 7 ~ Classes Resume

January 8 ~ Report Cards

January 17 ~ Family Movie Night

January 20 ~ MLK Day, No school

January 21 ~ $2 Tuesday, School Board 7 p.m.

January 24 ~ End of 3 Weeks

January 28 ~ Progress Reports

January 31 ~ Comfy Day

February 14 ~ Valentine Parties, End of 6 Weeks

February 17 ~ President’s Day, No school

February 19 ~ $2 Tuesday, Progress Reports, School Board 7 p.m.

February 27 ~ K4/K5 Preview Night, Comfy Day

February 28 ~ Speech Meet

March 7 ~ End of 9 Weeks, Noon Release

March 10-14 ~ Spring Break

March 18 ~ $2 Tuesday, School Board 7 p.m.

March 19 ~ Report Cards

March 28 ~ Comfy Day

2nd Quarter - 2013/2014

Bridging the Gap Fund Drive

What does the phrase “being one in spirit and purpose” mean to you?

This phrase can be found in the joyful epistle that the Apostle Paul

wrote to the Church of Philippi – Philippians 2:1-2 says, “If you have

any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from

his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and

compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having

the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.”

We believe that Paul left the “being in one spirit and purpose” vague

for a reason. The purpose he mentions can be applied to any purpose

that furthers the cause of Christ. We believe that this verse applies

specifically to Kaufman Christian School. Our one purpose is to prepare

young men and women to exhibit Godly character and wisdom, but we

can only fulfill that purpose if we are of like minds, loving one another,

and one in spirit and purpose.

Some of you may or may not know that our tuition payments do not

cover the full cost of educating our children or providing enrichment

through Music, P.E., and Computer Lab. The decision has been made to

create an Annual Fund in hopes of “Bridging the Gap”. This year we

will take a break from our annual banquet and auction, which has

helped close the gap in years past, and will focus on the Annual Fund.

The kick-off date for this year’s campaign was December 9, 2013. Our

goal for the 2013-2014 Bridging the Gap Annual Fund is $35,000. This

goal can be reached with parent, grandparent, extended family, and

friends of KCS participation.

If you would like to make a donation, please mail it to the school -

401 N. Shannon St., Kaufman, TX 75142 or visit

www.KaufmanChristianSchool.com tab to make your Annual Fund

donation today.

K4 News

Submitted by: Judy Reznicek

The K4 students have done very well learning school routines and all about school rules. We had Teddy Bear Week the first week of school. Each student brought their favorite bear or animal to school with them each day and we incorporated them into our learning. This is our class picture on our first day of school.

Uncle Ugby is one of our favorite alphabet characters.

We have learned that each letter of the alphabet has a name and makes a sound. As we learn each letter, we cook with our Frog Street Friends.

We made Uncle Ugby’s Faces on a bagel for the letter U.

Octopus Stew made from wieners for the letter O.

When we learned the letter T, we had a tea party and we brought our favorite animals back to school for a visit. We ate toast in a triangle shape and drank lemonade tea.

Mini hamburgers for the letter H.

Kenle, Jacob, Laklyn, Everett, Arianna & Peyton

Allena, Nolan, Ashtyn, Dani & Van

K5 News

Submitted by: Regina Stoy

When I grow up I want to be ……

Austin - I want to be an Air Force Man because my grandpa was in the Air Force. I want to catch bad guys.

Gracie - I want to be a Veterinarian and take care of animals.

Wes - I want to be a Deer Hunter and give deer meat to people who need food.

Kate - I want to be a Veterinarian and hold pets and take care of them.

Ethan - I want to be a Heart Doctor and fix people and help them when they are sick.

Sydney - I want to be a Veterinarian and take care of animals to help them feel better.

Camp - I want to be an Electrician and fix lights in the house.

Micah - I want to be a Military Fireman and shoot a helicopter gun.

Abigail - I want to be a Veterinarian to help horsies, dogs and cats feel better when they get the flu.

Wyatt - I want to be a Duck Dynasty Man and hunt ducks and be on tv.

Veteran’s Day

We made vowels using

sugar cookie dough.

Fire trucks for Fire Safety

Week

Apple trees

Have you ever eaten a Crayon? :)

Pumpkin Pies

Turkeys

1st Grade News

Submitted by: Monique Renfro

As you know, kids at this time of year are usually all about what they’re going to GET for Christmas. They always have a really long list. However, in First Grade, we turned the tables a little bit and made the students think more about giving. They were asked to answer the following: “If you could give someone you know a special gift for Christmas, and didn’t have to worry about how much it cost, what would you give that person and who would it be?” Here’s what they said:

Collin - I’d get my dad a big boat; my mom her own restaurant, and my brother a football stadium.

Keigan - I’d get my mom some nice flowers; my brother a truck with no strings, and my dad a new shotgun.

James - I’d get my mom some earrings and a watch; my dad a fishing boat, and my little brother a toy truck.

Peyton - I’d get my mom a necklace and earrings; my dad a Bible, and my puppy some squeaky toys.

Kaedon - I’d get my dad a new boat; my mom a nice new house; and the dogs some chew toys.

Adin - I’d get my dad a 410 shotgun and some soft shoes for my mom for when she teaches.

Lydia - I’d get my mommy a new computer and my Mimi a new house.

Hayden - I’d get my dad Texas A&M Stadium; my mom a million dollars, and Caleb the UT Stadium.

Emilie - I’d buy my mom a necklace; my dad a fishing boat for us to go fishing, and my sister a bunch of dress-up stuff.

Kassidy - I’d get my daddy some more M.A.S.H. movies that he hasn’t seen; my momma some flat shoes cause her back hurts; and my granny a new house.

Joseph - I’d get my dad a new car; my mom a trip to Mexico; J.T., Yankee Stadium; and Gage, a pirate spyglass.

Alec - I’d get my dad a nice big RV; my mom a nice boat; and Gracie, a kitchen.

Andy - I’d get my mom a waterproof phone with no case; my dad, a bunch of ducks to eat; and Lexi, a clean room.

Simon - I’d get my dad the moon; my mom, a super computer; and Ben, an iPhone.

2nd Grade News

Submitted by: Kathy Treadwell

We have had a busy and fun semester. This is just a few of our activities.

Making edible USA flags.

In a pumpkin house at the Arboretum.

Fire Prevention Week with Jaxson’s dad.

We reached our goal for the Food

Pantry!

Thanksgiving Feast.

We celebrated Christmas.

THIRD GRADE NEWS

Submitted by: Sarahlynn Hayden

The Good Shepherd presented by the 3rd grade class

Our class service project to Operation Kindness

Science experiments at the Ross Museum

Fourth Grade News

Submitted by: Christy Butler

The first semester of school has gone by so quickly and the 4th grade class

has been busy since the first day, not just with academics, but with special

activities as well. Here is a look into our first semester of school.

In September we enjoyed having our grandparents each lunch with us on

Grandparent’s Day and later in the month we traveled to Dallas for our

field trip with 3rd and 5th grades. Everyone enjoyed the Perot Science

Museum and all of its hands-on activities. Lunch was enjoyed at El Fenix

to round out our day. September ended with our See Ya at the Pole

chapel which was held around our flag pole.

October found us delivering Meals on Wheels for our community service

project and presenting our chapel program, “Eternity Travel Agency”. The

students in the 4th grade also did a wonderful job during our fall

fundraiser!

November and December have been all about the holidays, first

Thanksgiving, and then Christmas. Many of the 4th grade students had

roles in the Christmas program, “Cookin’ Up Christmas” and they were

absolutely fabulous in their respective parts!

Our prayer is that you and your family have a blessed Christmas and 2014

finds you drawn closer to God and to each other.

5th Grade News Submitted by: Linda Butler

Fifth graders visited Sunflower Park Health Care and brought ...

DO NOT BE AFRAID. I BRING YOU GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY

THAT WILL BE FOR ALL PEOPLE...A SAVIOR HAS BEEN BORN TO

YOU; HE IS CHRIST THE LORD.

SONGS

BLANKETS

and SMILES

EARLY ENROLLMENT .... February 1st - February 28th

Current KCS Students and CBC Members can

enroll for the 2014-2015 school year for only

$50. After that date, we will open

enrollment to the public and all enrollments

will be $100.00

K4 & K5 PREVIEW NIGHT

Thursday, Feb 27th

6:00 - 7:00 in the KCS Cafeteria

Meet Our Teachers

View Our Curriculum

Learn About Our Program

Priority Enrollment

Reduced Enrollment Fee For Those Attending

Kaufman Christian School

A Ministry of Country Bible Church

401 North Shannon Street

Kaufman, TX 75142

The Lantern The Newsletter of Kaufman Christian School

Praise:

Great 1st Semester of School

God’s Provisions

Donation From a Friend of KCS to Have the

Front Parking Lots Surfaced

Prayer:

Bridging the Gap Fund Drive

2nd Semester of School

Re-enrollment Starting in February

Giving Opportunities

At Kaufman Christian School, you have the opportunity to

join the wonderfully supportive group of benefactors

known as our “Friends of the Future,” whose tax-deductible

donations can be designated to one of the following areas of

ministry:

Music Library

Facilities

Technology

Personnel

Cody McWha / Jessi Oliver

Scholarship Fund