San Jose Christian School A love for God. A desire to learn. A commitment to serve.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Top News

Highlights from last week’s events

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CPTA News

Coffee Corner this Thursday

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Events This Week

5th Annual Concert on the Green - Friday

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Upcoming Events

Check out the List of upcoming events

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SJCS Sports

Girls Soccer Team heads to the Playoffs

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Birthday Blessings

Happy Late Birthday to Mrs. Nelson 5/4!

RISE UP!

From the Office Grandfriends Enjoy SJCSOn Friday, SJCS opened its campus to friends and family members for our annual Grandfriends Day celebration. Those in attendance were treated to performances and displays of student work during a morning assembly that showcased the powerful results of church, home, and school partnering together in the education of our children. After the assembly, parents and Grandfriends made their way to various classrooms to observe and participate in special activities before enjoying lunch to-gether on the playground. As always, Grandfriends Day brings a unique warmth to campus that embodies the wonderful community in which we all share. Thank you all for being a part of our special day.

Field Day FunAnother annual tradition at SJCS is our Field Day activities, which take place on the af-ternoon of Grandfriends Day. The 1st – 8th grade students are assigned to 10 different teams, each with their own color, for the competition. The teams then race against each other in a variety of relays or puzzle games, before closing out with the Tug of War competition. Mrs. Baham’s white team took home 1st place honors this year, including the championship of the Tug of War. After all the student competitions were over, the faculty battled the 8th grade class in a final Tug of War challenge, where—after several years of shameful defeats—the teachers were able to reclaim victory this year and restore their honor! Field Day is always a fun time, and judging by the alumni comments on the SJCS face-book page, it’s something our students won’t soon forget!

Association Meeting TonightAll members of the SJCS Association are

reminded that tonight is the annual busi-ness meeting in the Auditorium at 7pm. Everyone should have received the infor-mation for the meeting via email in ad-vance, which includes short biographies on the three nominees for trustee positions on the SJCS School Board. If you aren’t able to attend, you may turn in an absen-tee ballot to the office, or you may use the online link provided in the association email to cast your vote. If you haven’t paid your dues yet, please bring those to the meeting as well. See you there!

End-of-Year Bowling PartyDuring the afternoon of the last day of school (June 6), 1st – 7th graders will attend the end-of-year bowling party at San Jose 300. The event is optional for 8th graders. In the next week or two, you will be re-ceiving an online permission form that will also ask you whether or not you can serve as a driver for the event. Keep your eyes out for that form and for more information on the bowling party in upcoming Tiger Tracks.

Spirit Week 2013Students had a great time last week par-ticipating in Spirit Week 2013. The ele-mentary lunch time dance Party was a

highlight with dancers sharing their cool moves! Middle School students battled it out with a lunch time sports trivia game, and the entire campus enjoyed the festivi-ties and prizes.

Events This WeekConcert on the Green!Friday at 6:30pm on the Elementary School Field is our annual Concert on the Green. Do not miss this free, fun-filled family event! Bring a picnic blanket and your lawn chairs to enjoy the sounds of our mu-sic students. The concert will feature the entire 4th and 5th grade classes, along with the middle school concert bands, jazz band, and choir. As per the school district policies and city ordinances, please do not bring pets, wheeled toys like skateboards or rollerblades, or alcohol to the concert.

Upcoming EventsSports Awards Evening | May 29Mark your calendars for the upcomingSJCS Sports Awards Evening. The eventwill be held at Church of the Chimes, May

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SPECIAL NEWS ABOUT PRESCHOOL INFANT CENTER!

The SJCS Preschool will be expanding and opening our Infant Center in September of 2013. The program will care for children ages 6

weeks to 24 months, with care available both full or part time. The ratio of caregiver to child will be 1:3, with a maximum of 12 children per room. We are now accepting applications. Please share this in-formation with those who may need these services. Attached to the Tiger Tracks is a list of needed items. If you can provide any items

from the list please contact Valerie Arballo at varballo@sjchristian.org.

29 at 6:30pm. If you are interested inhelping with the event please contact Mr.Webb or Mrs. Garside.

Volunteer Appreciation Day | June 4Since many of you have volunteered thisyear, we want to be sure you have themorning of Tuesday, June 4 on your calen-dar. SJCS would like to show its apprecia-tion for your hours of service. If youhave prayed, chaperoned a field trip,graded papers, volunteered on a commit-tee, brought snacks, or any other type ofservice, we want you to know how muchwe appreciate your time. Save the date!

Annual Jazz Show | May 31The SJCS Jazz Band will be presenting ourannual Jazz Show on May 31. Tickets are available in the school office. This year’s show will be on campus in the auditorium. Tickets are for general seating and cost $5 for all guests. Support our young musicians and join us for a night of great music and fun! The show begins at 7:00pm.

5th Annual Book Swap | May 30 & 31As summer approaches we want to offernew and exciting reading material for ourfamilies. What better way than to swapbooks? Please plan to bring as many books as you plan to take. This is not a donation drive but an exchange program. Bring in 1-10 books and take 1-10 books with you. All reading levels are welcome. Please be mindful of the content of the books you bring to exchange. Contact Nicole Nesdahl or Betsy Phillips with questions about the event. (408)371-7741.

Reminder! Tuition and Daycare PaymentsOutstanding Accounts are due Tuesday,June 4. Please be sure to pay all outstand-ing monies by this date, including:• Delinquent tuition

• Daycare through May• Sports uniforms, library books, musicitems & classroom books

Summer CampSJCS Summer Camp Global Adventure Please continue to bring in the following materials for Summer Camp - Global Adventure. Thank you in advance for your support.• egg cartons• shoe boxes• moving boxes in good shape (all sizes)• toilet paper & paper towel spindles• cardboard oatmeal containers• cardboard milk cartons (cleaned only)• unused piping/tubing for building pro-

jects• 2 liter & 1 quart plastic bottles

CPTA News CPTA Coffee CornerJoin members of the CPTA for coffee & tea on the corner in front of the school office this Thursday morning!

Mentor FamiliesSJCS is pleased to offer a program known as Mentor Families in which current SJCS families are matched up with families that are new to our school. Mentor families are available to welcome new families and answer their questions as they navigate through their first year at SJCS. Please con-sider the impact you could have as a Men-tor Family for the 2013-3014 school year. If you have any questions, please contact BetsyPhillips in the school office.

Sports this WeekPlayoffs BeginOur Girls Soccer team has qualified for league playoffs this week. Games dates, times, and opponents will be announced after tonight’s League Athletic Directors meeting. Stay tuned for more details!

This Week at SJCS

Monday, May 132nd Grade Field Trip | Depart 8:45amCampbell Historical Museum

SJCS Association Meeting | 7:00pm

SJCS Auditorium

Thursday, May 16CPTA Coffee Corner | 8:00 - 8:45am

Friday, May 17Kindergarten Field Trip | Depart 8:30amJohnson Tree Farm

5th Annual Concert on the Green | 6:30pmSJCS Elementary Field

Advance Dates

May 17 SJCS Spring Concert on the Green

May 27 Memorial Day No Classes | Extended Care Closed

May 29 SJCS Sports Awards Event

May 31 Annual Jazz Show

June 4 SJCS Volunteer Appreciation Brunch

june 5 Middle School Awards Ceremony

June 5 8th Grade Graduation Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church

June 6 Kindergarten Graduation

June 6 Last Day of School1st - 7th Bowling Event

June 10 – August 9 SJCS Global Adventure Summer Camp

T I G E R T R A C K S

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