San Jose Christian School | October 26, 2015

Jenn’s Penby: Mrs. Jennifer Thompson

At San Jose Christian School, PRAYER HAPPENS. That is an awesome statement! One of the best experiences that I have at school is listening to students pray for their teachers, their moms and dads, their classmates, and hear their gratitude for all God has done for them. Those sweet prayers can be heard daily, but last week, the first grade class was practicing in earnest. I visited them as they practiced their “five finger prayer” and what a blessing I received. (If you stop by, they would love another customer to pray for!)

Moms in Prayer is active here as well, and a few weeks ago, they walked the campus in prayer for teachers, your families, and our students. Each week MIP gathers to pray very specifically for the needs of our school and to express gratefulness to God for His blessings. That we cover each other in prayer regularly makes SJCS a special place that is God-honoring and God-seeking. That makes us distinctive. That makes us God’s school.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Phil. 4:6

Extended CareALL students must have their forms completed to continue using the extended care program. Please contact Kimberly Basl at kbasl@sjchristian.org with questions.

Fall Town Hall TonightThe SJCS Fall Town Hall meeting is an important communication opportunity for parents. Plan to attend to stay informed on what is happening in and around SJCS.Not sure if you should attend? The answer is YES!

Veteran’s Day AssemblyOn November 11, we will be holding a Veteran’s Day assembly for students. If you have a picture of a current or past family member who has served in the armed forces, please send it to Mrs. Thompson to use during the assembly. Parents are welcome and invited to attend.

October Box TopsEveryone is doing a great job bringing in your Box Tops. Please note that the Box Tops do have an expiration date. We look forward to announcing the winning class in early November once all the Box Tops are counted.

P/T ConferencesThe deadline to sign up for your Parent Teacher Conference is this Wednesday, at 5pm. If you have not selected a conference time, one will be selected for you. Reminder: all middle school students must attend their conference.

Annual SJCS Book FairThe Scholastic Book Fair is coming to SJCS on 11/17-11/23. Buying books for your children earns us new books for the SJCS library as well. You may also purchase books for specific classrooms to be enjoyed by all the students. Watch for the link to sign up to help with a sales shift. Additional information will be coming soon.

Tiger TracksThis Week at SJCSSEE SPORTS SECTION FOR

PRACTICE & GAME SCHEDULE

Mon 10/26 Mad Science | 3:15pm Rm 7

Fall Town Hall Meeting | 6:30pm Auditorium

Tues 10/27 Chess Wizards | 3:15pm Rm 20

Softball Playoff Game @ Tabernacle | 3:30

Wed 10/28 No Events

Thurs 10/29 Mom’s In Prayer | 8:30 Rm 16

Scrip Orders Due

Fri 10/30 4th Grade Field Trip | Depart 9am

1st Grade Field Trip | Depart 10am

6th Grade Field Trip | Depart 12:15pm

Advanced Dates

11/6 SJCS Film Fest 11/15 SJCS Choir @ SJCRC

11/17 -23 Book Fair 11/19 Parent Ed Night 11/20 CPTA Meeting

Attendance Line (408) 371-4815

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Softball

Practice3:15pm - 4:45pm

Playoff Game @ Tabernacle 3:30pm

Practice TBA

Practice TBA

Basketball

Practice3:15pm - 5:00pm

Practice3:15pm - 5:00pm

Practice3:15pm - 5:00pm

Practice3:15pm - 5:00pm

Cross Country

Practice 3:15pm - 4:45pmPractice 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Practice 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Practice 3:15pm - 4:45pm

League Finals - November 6

SPORTS UPDATECross CountryOur SJCS team hosted a 2 mile race on campus last week and the Tigers represented! Great job by the entire team. Finishing times for the team were: Colby 13:32, Ethan 14:33, Jacob 15:04, Nate 15:15, James 15:21, Micah 16:32, Ryan 16:40, Aaron 18:44, Olivia 18:54, Rachel 21:56. League finals are Friday, November 6 and we are excited for the strong finish to the season.

SoftballOur girls played very well last week. The girls started strong against the undefeated Baymonte team, but could not hold off Baymonte’s strong hitting and took a loss in that game. The Tigers rallied back the following day and battled to a GREAT win against the Los Gatos Lions. The final score was 8-7 in favor of the the Tigers. The girls finished 3rd in league play and head to the first round of playoffs in Concord on Tuesday against Tabernacle Christian.

Boys BasketballThe boys basketball team will be coached this year by Mr. Jonathan Fung aka "Dr. J", who is returning for his 4th season. Coach Fung is a professor at Santa Clara University and Pastor at a local church. He has been a part of the SJCS community for many years now. His daughter, Ayla, is currently in 6th grade. Coach Fung works hard to develop his players spiritually, physically, and emotionally.

Girls BasketballOur girls basketball team will be coached by Mr. Bost and Mrs. Nibbelink. Practices begin today. We are excited to see what the girls will accomplish this year.

The mission of SJCS is to advance the kingdom of God by providing exceptional

teaching and curriculum fully integrated with Biblical perspective. Within our committed Christian community, we live to engage and

transform culture for Jesus Christ.

The Mission of SJCSSJCS Music ProgramChoirOur SJCS choir will be leading worship at the San Jose Christian Reformed Church on Sunday, November 15 during the 10am service. (SJCRC - 5150 Camden Avenue, San Jose)

This is a great opportunity to worship together, experience the SJCS music program, witness our students serving in the community, and support one of the founding churches of SJCS. All are invited and encouraged to attend.

Tiger TracksTeacher Tales

Check this section each week for exciting stories about teachers doing great things in the classrooms of San Jose Christian School.

Second Grade “Mini Mes”

In social studies the second graders have been learning about community and the different groups that contribute to our lives. Last week we talked about service jobs in our community. Each student chose a service job they would like and created a little “mini me” showing them doing that job with two tools they would use. Some even created business cards! 

This week we are interviewing different staff members at our school so that we can learn more about what they do as they serve our SJCS community. Students have been practicing various interview techniques and learning points of etiquette for their interviews. They will make videos on the ipad and share their interviews with the class next week. 

Thank you to everyone who works to serve our community!

Special Section of the Tiger Tracks for our Preschool “Tiger Cubs”Daylight Savings: Time to Fall Back!

To help your child's sleep schedule stay as close to normal as possible, it is helpful to take the week before a time change and adjust bedtime/wake time a little bit. Every night for the week leading up to the change, push back the normal bedtime by about 15 minutes, increasing each night.

The time change in fall is not as hard as spring forward, yet it can interfere with one's sleep schedule. 

Reminder: Fall Fest is this Friday!

Preschool is celebrating the fall with a party this Friday. Festivities will start at 10:00 and include a scavenger hunt, pumpkin decorating, and fun treats! Parents are welcome to attend.

Order Scrip. Save Money.Order Scrip! This simple program allows families to raise funds for SJCS and their own tuition while making everyday purchases. Scrip order forms are on our website, and the next order is due by Thursday, October 15. Check out the revenue sharing policy for more information, and start buying Scrip today! If you have questions please contact the school office at (408) 371-7741.