Our Redeemer Christian School * Kirkland, Washington * 425-821-2425 www.orcskirkland.comErin Selvig, School Director * Jan Barnhart, Newsletter Publisher *www.facebook.com/orcskirkland

Our Redeemer Christian School * Kirkland, Washington * 425-821-2425 www.orcskirkland.comErin Selvig, School Director * Jan Barnhart, Newsletter Publisher *www.facebook.com/orcskirkland

March 2012

ORCS Purpose & Philosophy

Our Redeemer Christian School, ORCS, is a non-discriminatory, non-denominational educational institution. ORCS serves as an extension of the Christian ministry of ORLC and as an outreach program to our neighboring community.

Each child at ORCS is valued as a special person in his/her own right, a person unique and of worth because God created him / her, our emphasis is based on Christian attitudes and beliefs in a positive and supportive atmosphere.

ORCS Purpose & Philosophy

Our Redeemer Christian School, ORCS, is a non-discriminatory, non-denominational educational institution. ORCS serves as an extension of the Christian ministry of ORLC and as an outreach program to our neighboring community.

Each child at ORCS is valued as a special person in his/her own right, a person unique and of worth because God created him / her, our emphasis is based on Christian attitudes and beliefs in a positive and supportive atmosphere.

Come join ORCS on Saturday, March

10th for the Annual Benefit

Auction5:30 p.m. – 9:00

p.m.Blessings, Good

Fortunes & Happiness!

Tickets on Sale NOW - March 9th before and after school,

$22 per person in advance or $25 at the door.

Buy your tickets in advance & you will be entered to win one of TWO Starbuck cards!

Kindle Fire DrawingTickets are $5.00 each

(only auction attendees are eligible to purchase).

March 11th

Daylight Savings

Time Begins

$25 Ivars $27.95 Hoffman’s Bakery $25 Spaghetti Factory$25 Red Robin $25 Target $25 Barnes & Nobel

Just a small sample of items listed on the “Buy It Now Board”!

Fund-An-Item - Bike GarageHelp make this a possibility for the children by attending this year’s Benefit Auction. It is your opportunity to raise your bid card and make a 100% tax deductible contribution to ORCS. A convenient storage unit doubles as storage/garage for playground. Thanks to the funds raised at last year’s auction, we were able to bring the arts outside with drums, a musical fence and an outdoor easel! Additional funds raised will be allocated to other necessary needs such as tuition assistance.

Example

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New this year (Buy It Now Board) ! Looking for a great deal on retailers & restaurants that you already frequent? The following giftcards and gift certificates will be available to purchase outright at a reduced price of actual value. These will go quickly, don't miss the Buy It Now Board in the Main Entry!

Winner of Auction

Procurement Drawing

“Blessing, Good Fortunes &

Happiness" Starbuck’s $25 Gift Certificates Congratulations: Danielle Adams

& Marcilla Proudfit

Each morning at 8:30 am the ORCS staff gathers for prayer together. We share thanksgivings and praises as well as needs and concerns. We always feel blessed by this shared time. If you have a special prayer request please contact the Director or Teacher.

There is also a Prayer Request Book located next to the Sanctuary. You are able to write down your Prayer Requests that will be brought to the Lord during Sunday Worship Service and during the week.

Early Preschool Visitations

Mrs. Overland’s classes will be in regular sessionthe week of March 19th – 23rd .

Parents of Early Preschoolers are invited to visit your child’s class for the first 45 minutes of regularly scheduled class. This is a good time to come in and observe your child and see how they are progressing and interacting in the school setting.

Student Led Conferences and VisitationHeld Week of March 19 – 23rd

Sign-up sheets are posted outside classrooms.

SmileClass Pictures

March 14th & 15th

Wednesday, March 14thM/W am Early PreschoolOverlandM/W/F am Preschool MarpertM/W/F am Pre KBornemeierM-F am Kindergarten McGoorty

M/W pm Early PreschoolOverlandT/W/TH pm Preschool HaganM/W/TH pm Pre K SchwindtM/T/W/TH pm Pre K

Christie

Thursday, March 15thT/TH am Early Preschool OverlandT/TH am Preschool Hagan

Class picture envelopes will be sent home soon

in your child’s backpack.

Saint Patrick and the ShamrockWhen Saint Patrick was preaching about the Holy Trinity, the people could not understand that there was one God in three Divine Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Patrick looked down, and growing at his feet was a shamrock. He picked it and held it up, showing that there was one stem, but three leaves. The people understood the Holy trinity at once.

Student-Led Conferences

The Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten classes will be participating in student-led conferences during the week of March 19th – 23rd . There will not be regular class on conference days. Please check with your child’s teacher to see the specific time and day for conferences. During this special time your child will lead you around various centers in the room (i.e. dramatic play, art area, construction /blocks, etc.). In addition, parents, children and the teacher will meet during this time to discuss the learning and fun that takes place at school.

PLAYDOUGH: Jamie Crum, Christy Michaels, Michelle Borozan, Allison Zorich, Jeff Siemers,

Muriel Vasseur, Pam Avenell, Wendy MoeWOODWORKING: John Phipps, Kristen Johansen, Debra Phipps, Chris Hodge, Thelma Panganiban, Paula Thai, Danielle Adams, Eric & Jennifer Peterson, Julie McCallum, Jamie LeDouxBIKE DAY: DONATIONS: BUILDING REPAIRS: Harlan Ostlund & Duane Leach, Bill MarovichCLASSROOM HELPERS: Kristin JohansenDONATIONS: Jamie LeDoux, Jennifer Peterson, Mary Mendenall, Blair Schrank, Julie Marovich, Ellie Whitehill, Muriel Vasseur, Julie McCallum, Jennifer Schrank, Michelle Ritchie, & Stephanie Hoover

Thank you to all parents for sending in supplies for 100th Day!

Don’t forget to donate to the HOPE

LINK FOOD

BARREL

Dates to Remember

March 6 - 7 Chapel (last 15 min. of class)March 10 Benefit Auction

“Blessings, Good Fortune & Happiness…”March 12 ORCS Board Mtg. - 7:00 pmMarch 14 & 15 Class PicturesMarch 16 Staff Mtg. 12:00 – 2:30 pmMarch 19 – 23 Early Preschool Classroom Visits

Preschool - Kindergarten ConferencesMarch 27 & 28 All School Singing (last 15 min. of class)

ORCS Spring Book Drive Fundraiser

Reminder: Please bring in 3 or more books per student for the Book

Drive in April. All Children’s books,

Cookbooks, Magazines, Novels, Hardbacks &

paperbacks etc… gently loved,

(do not need to be new) are accepted.

Thank you!

April 2 – 6 Spring Break – No SchoolApril 9 ORCS Finance Committee - 7:00 pmApril 10 & 11 Chapel (last 15 min. of class)April 16 ORCS Board Mtg. - 7:00 pmApril 24 & 25 All School Singing (last 15 min. of class)

CONGRATULATIONS!Birth Announcement

Jocelyn “Josie” TerrillBorn February 14,

20127lbs 13oz21 inches

Proud Parents: Rachel & CraigSibling: Journey

(M/W pm Early Preschool)

Lord, give us ears to hear advice

From loved ones wise and humble;

So when life’s challenges appear,

We will not have to stumble.

Sper