San Jose Christian School | May 18, 2015

Tiger TracksTiger Stripes Reflections on Who We Are by: Bart Den BoerReflections on Who We Are: A Constitutional Change

This month the SJCS Board of Trustees is recommending a change to the SJCS Constitution. In about two weeks the SJCS Association will be voting on a provision to make membership in the SJCS Association “automatic” for parents who have completed the enrollment process. Any parent responsible for tuition who has signed the enrollment contract and expressed personal agreement with Articles II and III of the SJCS Constitution, would become an Association member.

ARTICLE II—PURPOSE states “The purpose of this association is, in cooperation with the home, to teach the children that which is in agreement with Article III and is necessary that they, as children of God, may occupy their places worthily in church, state, and society. To this end we establish, maintain, and control a school(s) for Christian instruction.” ARTICLE III—BASIS states “The basis of this association is the infallible written Word of God as interpreted by the reformed standards.”

Why is this important? One of our stated Core Values is “Intentional Christian Community.” The Board believes that an important part of building our learning community is our parents having a sense of ownership of the school. While some current parents have joined the Association, the Board believes that a streamlined membership process would encourage more parents to take active roles in the governing of the school.

Grandfriends DayOn Friday, we had a wonderful celebration of our work at SJCS and your support of it. Thank you all for coming to the program and participating in the lives of our students. Thank you to all of the teachers, staff, and volunteers who helped make the day run so smoothly.

Field Day10 teams competed in our Field Day events on Friday afternoon. When the dust settled, however, it was the Brown/Red “Bread” team, led by Mrs. Coetsee, who took home the title of Field Day Champions. Way to go, Bread! In the faculty vs. 8th grade Tug of War, the faculty defended their honor for the third straight year.

Thank You Mr. Den BoerThe SJCS Community would like to thank Mr. Den Boer for serving along side us this year. The Board of Trustees will be hosting an ice-cream social tomorrow May 19 from 3pm - 4pm on the middle school playground. Please stop by and say thank you to Mr. Den Boer and his wife Pat. All students, parents, and staff are invited.

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This Week at SJCS

Monday 5/18 Board of Trustees Meeting | 7pm

Tuesday 5/19 Ice Cream Social Thank you for Mr. Den Boer | 3pm | MS black top

Chess Wizards 3:15pm - Room 19

Wednesday 5/20 No Events

Thursday 5/21 Concert on the Green | 6:30pm Elementary Play Ground

Friday 5/22 Frozen Friday

Monday 5/25 No Classes | Extended Care Closed No Preschool classes

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Tiger Tracks

Girls Soccer:Congratulations to the Lady Tigers on their 6th place finish in the BACSAL tournament this past weekend. Highlights of the day included a thrilling 8-6 overtime victory against Milpitas Christian to advance. Congratulations to all the Lady Tigers on a successful season!

Boys Volleyball:The boys fell to Contra Costa Christian in a first round playoff match-up this past Tuesday. The boys finished the season with an overall record of 4-3. Congratulations to the team on a great season!

Reminder: The Sports Awards Banquet will be held on Wednesday, June 27, at the Campbell Community Center beginning at 6:30. Come enjoy the night as we celebrate all our student athletes and a successful athletic year. Please RSVP by Friday (5/22) so that we can get everything coordinated for the event.

COTG Parent/Student MemoThe SJCS Music Department proudly presents our spring Concert on the Green! Come and see what the SJCS community is all about as Grades 4-8 worship through music, play skillfully, and share their gifts.

PARENTS - Concert will begin at 6:30 - 7:45 PM. Bring your blankets and picnic dinner. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors!

STUDENTS - Warm up times: 5-8 Bands warm up at 6 PM in the music room; 6-8 Choir warm up at 6:15 PM in the music room; 4 Recorders warm up at 6:20 PM in the Grade 4 Homeroom.Dress code: Black pants/long skirts and white button-down shirts or modest blouses; dress shoes (or neat, all-black sneakers). Follow SJCS dress code.

Tiger Cubs|Preschool Info ArticleImportant Preschool Dates

May 25: No School for Memorial Day HolidayJune 3: Last Day of Spring SemesterJune 4 and 5: ICC and Preschool ClosedJune 8 and 9: Preschool Closed

(Limited Care Available) (ICC Open)June 10: First Day of Summer SemesterJuly 3: No School for 4th of July Holiday

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Concert on the GreenDon’t miss out on one of the most fun events of the year: our annual Concert on the Green. Thursday, May 21st we will celebrate our outstanding music program. Beginning at 6:30pm, you and your family can bring your favorite blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic items to enjoy musical performances from SJCS students in 4th grade and up. The audience sets up on the elementary school field for the performance. No tickets necessary. Just come and enjoy!

Jazz Show Next WeekFriday, May 29 is the date for our annual Jazz Show, and tickets are now available in the office for $5 each. The show runs from 7pm - 8:30pm in the auditorium and features our current jazz band, along with our own SJCS alumni performers. Door prizes and desserts make it a fun evening for all.

Enroll in the NEW MS Summer CampAre you wondering what your Middle School and Freshman students will be doing this summer? Look no further! We are launching a pilot program for our middle school students this summer. This is for students who are entering 7th, 8th and 9th grades next year. We will be doing many fun activities this summer with a focus on exploring the outdoors, the creative arts, and being active! For further information please take a look at our Middle School registration packet on the SJCS Summer Camp page at: http://www.sjchristian.org/current/about_daycamp.htm.

End of Year AccountsPlease note that all accounts must be current by the end of the year for students to receive their final report cards. Thanks for your help!

Lost & Found TablesToday we will set out the Lost and Found items near the office. Please stop by and collect any of your students lost items. Items not collected by Friday at 3pm will be donated to our textile recycle partner.

Yogurtland Dine OutOn the last day of school, you’ll have the chance to support SJCS while giving your kids a tasty treat. Stop by the Yogurtland at 1790 S Bascom Ave #100, Campbell, CA 95008 (by Office Max) between 11:30am and 6:30pm. The store will give a percentage of sales back to our school. Watch for flyers with next weeks Tiger Tracks.

Teacher Tales Spotlight on Betsy Phillips | by: Dave Intlekofer Check this section each week for exciting stories about teachers doing great things on the campus of San Jose Christian School.

What a fantastic GrandFriends Day on Friday! The amount of work and planning that go into our community events is extensive, and there is always someone behind the scenes making sure that everything goes smoothly: Betsy Phillips. Betsy never likes to take credit for her amazing work, but that doesn’t mean we can’t thank her anyway!

As Director of Community Development, Betsy plays a huge role in all of our wonderful school events, such as the auction, open houses, community picnics, Walk-a-Thon, and fine arts performances. Although she is not a classroom teacher, her work positively affects each classroom and every aspect of our school. Betsy is usually the last person to leave campus, and she is often here working late into the evenings to make sure that the rest of the community has the best experience possible. It is this heart of dedication and service that makes Betsy a wonderful person to work with, both for staff and families.

One of the things I most appreciate about Betsy is her passion for SJCS and its community. Few people better exemplify what makes this community so special. Whether she is teaching a new family about what makes SJCS unique or receiving visits from students coming to say hi to “Aunt B,” Betsy always finds time to talk and bring a smile to people’s faces. She is the perfect example of our mission to partner with families.

I am sure I speak for the whole community when I say: Thank you, Betsy, for all that you do!

Tiger Tracks

U P C O M I N G E V E N T S ! May 19 Thank you Mr. Den Boer “Ice Cream Social” | 3:00pm | MS black top May 21 Concert on the Green | 6:30pm | Elementary Field May 27 Sports Awards Event | Campbell Community Center, Orchard Banquet Hall

May 28 Special Session of the SJCS Association | 7:00pm | SJCS Auditorium May 29 SJCS Annual Jazz Show | SJCS Auditorium June 1 Middle School Awards Ceremony | 8:40am | SJCS Auditorium June 1 SJCS Graduation | 7:00pm | Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church June 3 Kindergarten Graduation | 9:00am | SJCS Auditorium June 3 Last Day of the 2014-2015 School year June 8 Kick Off – SJCS Summer Camp 2015 – American Adventure!

Thank you event for Mr. & Mrs. Den Boer

Save the Date!

The SJCS Community would like to thank Mr. & Mrs. Den Boer for serving along side us this year. The Board of Trustees will be hosting an ice-cream social on May 19 from 3pm - 4pm on the middle school playground. Save the Date!

May 19 | 3pm

REMINDER! Don’t forget to sign up for summer basketball camp with Mrs. Nibbelink & Mr. Bost.

Forms are available in the office!