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PEORIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
JANUARY NEWSNOTES
Volume 1, Issue 5, January 9, 2013
DATES TO REMEMBER
Friday January 11 EL/MS Ends 2nd Quarter
HS Report Cards Issued
Sunday January 13 PCS Open House 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Monday January 14 HS Show Case Fair & Incoming Freshman
Orientation , starts at 6:00 pm
Culver’s Night Fundraiser 4:00-7:00 pm
Tuesday January 15 HS Work Keys Testing
Friday January 18 EL/MS Report Cards Issued
Monday January 21 NO SCHOOL Teacher In-Service
Tue - Fri January 22 - 25 EL Life Change Week
Mon - Fri Jan 28 – Feb 1 HS Life Change Week
Tuesday January 29 Key Club Fundraiser at Monical’s
Scholastic Book Fair
Thursday January 31 Anita Renfroe Event at
Grace Presbyterian Church 7:00 pm
Scholastic Book Fair
Friday February 1 Scholastic Book Fair
All School Winter Open House
Sunday, January 13, from 12:00 to 2:00
All prospective families are welcome to come and tour all of our facilities, including the Pre-K North Campus at
Grace Presbyterian Church. Invite friends, co-workers and neighbors to come and find out why we are:
Thursday, January 31, at Grace Presbyterian Church
GIRLS NIGHT OUT with ANITA RENFROE
She became an overnight Internet sensation when her YouTube video of everything a mother says to her
children in a single day to the tune of “The William Tell Overture”, in just two minutes and fifty-five
seconds, was viewed by millions.
Come and join us for a few laughs with this creative comedian.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.girlsnightout.eventbrite.com or follow the links at
www.peoriachristian.org
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Points of Interest
Advancement News
Middle School News
HS/Counselors Corner
Athletic News
Korea Team Fundraiser
Distinctively Christian.
Decidedly Academic.
CONGRATULATIONS
Molly Wilson has been selected to perform for the ILMEA All-State Orchestra! This is a very high honor and we are
very proud of her. Way to go, Molly!
ACSI SPELLING BEE!
Please be praying for the students that will be participating in the ACSI Spelling Bee on January 25 in Cary, IL, and
that we will be an encouragement to Trinity Oaks Christian Academy this year!
ACSI SPEECH MEET
PCS will be hosting the Speech Meet here at California Campus on March 1st. Listed are the dates each grade
representatives will be chosen: Jan.16–4th Grade, Jan. 17-3rd Grade, Jan. 18–2nd Grade, Jan. 22-1st Grade. Your
child will be notified that day if he/she will be going on to represent our school at the Speech Meet. Please help your
child with his/her selection! A few things your child will be judged on are; voice, expression, eye-contact, flow of
language, and being clearly audible. This is a fun learning experience for our children. Thank you for your
commitment. If you know of anyone who would enjoy helping with the event on March 1, please email Rachel Hauter @
CURRENT 8TH GRADERS
You and your parents are invited to attend the High School Showcase Fair and
Freshman Orientation, Monday, January 14, starting at 6:00 pm, at the California Campus. Tours and Extra-
Curricular Fair will be from 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm. Freshman Orientation will begin at 7:00 pm.
You will be shown how to choose classes on-line and you will receive information about how to plan 9th grade, along
with a 4-Year High School Course plan for the remaining high school years. Your attendance and participation will
greatly assist you and the school in developing your student’s schedule for next year. New families are always
welcome; please contact Karen Hutchins at 686-4500 ext. 17 or email her at [email protected] for
more information.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
The Scholastic Book Fair for elementary students will be Jan 29- Feb 1. The sale will be located outside of the north
gymnasium.
BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITY
The PCS Winter/Spring 2013 Bible Study will be Beth Moore's The Law of Love: Lessons from the Pages of
Deuteronomy. The study is a 6-week, no homework, lecture series. Classes will be offered on Wednesday
afternoons (1pm - 3pm) or Friday mornings (9:00am - 10:40am) in the HS Choir Room. Classes begin Wednesday,
2/6, and Friday, 2/8, respectively. While there is no daily homework, a listening guide is available. The guide
includes six supplemental articles by Beth’s daughter, Melissa Moore Fitzpatrick. The Law of Love listening guide is
$12, payable at the first session. Contact Karessa Huber at [email protected] for details and to sign up.
Please indicate preferences: preferred session (Wednesday or Friday) and whether you would or would not like a
listening guide.
FUNDRAISERS
Russia Mission Team
Used Book Sale - Friday & Saturday, February 1 & 2, 2013, at Northwoods Mall
We will be selling paperbacks for $1.00 and hardback books for $2.00. We are still accepting donated books on the
south stage through Tuesday, January 29. Please contact Tobey Hauter or Klint Gerber if you have any questions.
Korea Mission Team - Culver’s Night Monday, January 14, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
10% of the profit will be donated to the Korea team. Culver's Restaurant located at 4612 N.
University in Peoria.
Points of Interest
May 2-4, 2013
Presented by
High School Drama Theater
Pilgrim A modern re-telling of Pilgrim’s Progress, this
powerful musical will change lives.
What are you looking for?
Are you willing to die for it?
Are you willing to take a stand?
We could have performed many Broadway
musicals…..we actually planned for “Oklahoma,”
but God has taken us on a new path and we hope
you will join us on May 2- 4, 2013 for a
life- changing event.
What is your destiny?
Where is your Eternal Home?
Key Club Fundraiser
Do you have a large project or several small projects you want to get done, but don't have time
for? Do you like to give to the less fortunate? Then hire Key Club to do this job and donate money
to help us build a school in Cambodia. Submit requests to the HS office or e-mail
High School Drama Department Presents:
Points of Interest Cont..
PARTICIPATING RETAILERS & RESTAURANTS
ADVANCEMENT SCRIP NEWS
DID YOU KNOW….these gift certificates are available for purchase in the PCS Business Office. Come in to learn
more!!! When you buy gift cards for food, gas, & clothing where you regularly shop,
YOU GET FREE MONEY!
Product Rebate Alexander's Steakhouse/Famous Dave's $25 8%
Alwan & Sons $20 5%
American Eagle Outfitters $25 10%
Applebee's $25 10%
Arby's $10 8%
Avanti's $5 7%
Barnes & Noble $10/$25 9%
Bass Pro Shop $25/$100 9%
Bath & Body Works $10/$25 13%
Bed Bath & Beyond $25/$100 7%
Berean Bookstore $10/$25 10%
Bergner's/Younker's $25/$100 8%
Best Buy $25$100 3%
Bob Evans $10 10%
Buffalo Wild Wings $10/$25 10%
Burger King $10 5%
Burlington Coat Factory $25 8%
Carlos O'Kelly $10 9%
Casey's $25/$50 3%
Chili's $25 11%
Chuck E Cheese $10 8%
CircleK Gas $25/$100 8%
Claire's $10 9%
Cold Stone Creamery $10 8%
Cracker Barrel $10 9%
Culver's $5/$25 10%
CVS Pharmacy $25/$100 6%
Dairy Queen $5 10%
Dick's Sporting Goods $25 8%
Dunham Sports $25 8%
Dunkin' Donuts $10 4%
Einstein Bros. Bagels $10 10%
Family Video $10 12%
Famous Dave's $25 10%
Firehouse Pizza $10 10%
Gander Mountain $25 8%
GAP/Old Navy $25 14%
Goodrich Theaters $10 4%
Gordon Foods Service $25/$100 4%
Great Harvest $10 8%
Hardee's $10 5%
Home Depot $25/$100 6%
Huck's $25/$100 3%
HyVee $25/$100 5%
JCPenney $25/$100 6%
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse $25 5%
KFC $5 8%
Product Rebate K-Mart $25/$50 4%
Kohl's $25/$100 4%
LaGondola $10 10%
Lands' End $25/$100 16%
Little Caesars $20 8%
Logan's Roadhouse $25 10%
Longhorn Steakhouse $25 9%
Lowe's $25/$100 4%
Macy's $25 10%
Marathon $25/$100 3%
McDonalds $10/$25 10%
Menard's $25/$100 3%
Metro Centre $10/$25/$50/$100 10%
Michael’s $25 4%
Monical's Pizza $10 5%
Office Depot $25 4%
Office Max $25 5%
Old Chicago $25 8%
Olive Garden/Red Lobster $25 9%
One World Eats $10 10%
Panera Bread $10/$25 0%
Papa John’s $10 8%
Papa Murphy's Take N Bake $10 8%
Payless Shoes $20 13%
Pizza Hut $10 8%
Qdoba $25 7%
Quiznos $10 10%
Red Carpet Car Wash $10 20%
Red Lobster/Olive Garden $25 9%
Ruby Tuesday's $25 8%
Sears $25/$100 9%
Shell $25/$100 3%
Shop n Save/Albertsons $25/$100 4%
Smoothie King $5 5%
Sonic $5 10%
Starbucks $10/$25 7%
Steak 'n Shake $10 8%
Subway $10/$50 3%
Taco Bell $10 8%
Target $25/$100 3%
Texas Roadhouse $25 8%
TGI Friday's $25 8%
TJ Maxx/Marshalls $25/$100 7%
Toys R Us/Babies R Us $20 2%
Walgreens $25/$100 6%
Walmart/Sam's Club $25/$100 2%
Wendy's $10 4%
January 9 8th
Grade Field Trip Bradley University science demo
January 11 End of Q2 Two down – two to go!
January 18 Report Cards Issued
January 21 No School Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 24 7th
and 8th
grade ACTS Look for, permission slip to come home soon
January 25 ACSI Spelling Bee Cary, IL
February 4 – 8 Life Change Week
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
BIRTHDAY BOARD
The Middle School Athletic Booster Club is offering to announce the birthday of any middle school student, faculty or
administrator on the sign in the back parking lot. For a $5 donation to the club, the name will be posted on his/her
birthday. Please call the middle school office for more information or to sign up.
OPERATION EXPLORATION
Operation Exploration for 7th and 8
th
graders coming soon! In the afternoons
of February 18 – 20, the students will
be able to enjoy a mini-term experience
here at the middle school.
Teachers will be teaching special
classes in the afternoons. In the past,
the classes have been as varied as
America’s Military Heroes to Fun with
Beads! The classes are a nice break
and a time to explore other interests.
Look for the registration packet to come
home soon. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact the office.
LEGO LEAGUE GOES TO STATE!!
Congratulations to the PCMS First
Lego League Team!
The First Lego League State
tournament will be held on January 19,
in Arlington Heights Forest View
Education Center. The opening
ceremony begins at 10:10 and the first
match is at 10:45.
GO CHARGERS!
8th GRADE PARENTS
If you have pictures of your children from
the school years, please send them in to
the office. We will be using them for a
special presentation at 8th grade
recognition. The pictures will be returned.
February 15 - Progress Reports
February 18 – 20 – 7th and 8th Grade
Operation Exploration
February 21 – 22 – No School
FUTURE
STUFF
LIFE CHANGE WEEK FEBRUARY 4 - 8
This week is set aside for the purpose of
spiritually challenging students, staff, and families
at PCS. We are excited to have Rusty Richards
coming again from Chillicothe, IL. Please pray for
Rusty as he prepares to come and minister.
HIGH SCHOOL
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
SENIOR COLLEGE PLANNING CALENDAR
January
Complete your financial aid online application, the FAFSA, as soon as possible after January 1. The online web
address is www.fafsa.ed.gov. This is especially important if you want to be eligible for the Illinois MAP grant.
The MAP grant is awarded based on financial need and cost of attendance of the college you plan to attend in
Illinois.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The High School Freshman Orientation and the Showcase Fair will be held on Monday evening, January 14,
2013. The Showcase Fair will feature table displays from high school groups and clubs and will be open from
6-6:45 pm. Tours of the high school will also be available at that time.
The Guidance Counselors will inform you about registration and counseling services at Freshman Orientation,
from 7-8 pm in the south gym. Students are to attend with their parents. Prospective families not currently
enrolled in PCS are invited to attend also. The information you receive at the meeting will greatly assist you
with course registration. Please plan to attend this very important night!
High School Registration for Grades 9-11 - An elective course assembly is planned for January 14 at 8:50am
in the North Gym for 9-11th grade students. Teachers will share about their elective course offerings for
the next school year. Parents are welcome to attend.
After the assembly, your student will receive the course registration forms in their Bible class. This year
the registration documents will be available on the PCS web site at www.peoriachristian.org. Click on High
School in the left column and then click on Downloads at the bottom. The Course Description Guide is ONLY
available online. This document gives a description about each course and the prerequisites. The
prerequisites will help you to determine if the Teacher Approval Form is required. Last year’s completed 4-
Year form is ONLY given to your student. No online copy is available.
TESTING
Seniors will take the WorkKeys Test on January 15. Seniors are to report to the South Gym on Monday,
January 14, to fill out the preliminary forms for the test during the registration assembly. The actual testing
will occur Tuesday, from 8:50 – 12:17, in the South Gym. Seniors are to report to 1st period for attendance
then go to the South Gym on both days.
ICC Placement Test for Seniors
Seniors planning to attend ICC in the fall can take the required placement testing at PCS on February 5 in
the computer lab. Limited space is available, so sign up early in the high school office starting on January 23.
ASVAB testing for High School Students
ANY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT who is interested in taking the ASVAB military test can sign up in the high
school office. The deadline to sign up is January 30.
HIGH SCHOOL
COUNSELOR’S CORNER Cont…
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) remains free to all participating schools and gives
students the all-important opportunity to fully explore career possibilities.
The ASVAB CEP is a comprehensive career exploration and planning program that includes:
1. a multiple-aptitude test battery,
2. an interest inventory, and
3. various career planning tools designed to help students explore the world of work.
The ASVAB test is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. The ASVAB
provides students, as well as their counselors, information about their current academic strengths and
abilities in eight different areas that can ultimately aid them as they explore potential educational and
career opportunities awaiting them after high school. Test scores are provided only to the school
counselor, who in turn furnishes them to the students. Schools do not have to release student
information or scores to military recruiting services to participate in the ASVAB CEP.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Herff-Jones ”Believe in You” Scholarship and Principal’s Award - This scholarship is by
nomination only and it supports the importance of a well-rounded education as well as recognizing
leadership, academic performance, or community service. The nominated students have the opportunity
to receive a $2,000, $5,000, $8,500, or $12,000 scholarship. Please submit your name in writing to Mr.
Weaver by January 22, 2013 if you wish to be nominated for this award. For requirements, visit
herffjones.com/biuscholarship.
CBAI Foundation for Community Banking 2013 Scholarship - The foundation provides scholarship funds
for top high school seniors state-wide. The total of scholarship awards given by the foundation for this
year is $23,000. These scholarships help deserving students highlight the importance of community
banking to the local economy. You could win up to $4,000 in scholarships and $500 for your school.
Judges will select the top essays statewide written by high school seniors who best capture the following
theme: How do community banks make dreams come true? Judges will be looking for an understanding of
what a community bank is and its role in the local economy. The essay should emphasize the philosophy of
community banking, but make no reference to a specific bank, banker, or city. The deadline for
submission for a local scholarship is January 31, 2013 and the deadline for the CBAI foundation is
February 4, 2013. Please see Mr. Weaver for a copy of the scholarship application. Scholarships may be
sent to the bank at 4440 N Prospect Rd, Suite A, Peoria Heights, IL 61554.
AAUW Scholarship - A $1,000 scholarship is being offered for a Peoria Area Resident enrolling full-time
in any accredited college for the 2013-2014 school year. The deadline for all documents is February 28,
2013. For an application, go to http://peoria-il.aauw.net/scholarship or if you have any questions, call
309-682-3850.
HIGH SCHOOL
COUNSELOR’S CORNER Cont…
National Defense Transportation Association 2013 Scholastic Awards - The Scott/St. Louis Chapter
of the NDTA intends to award a minimum of two scholarships of $4,000 each and four scholarships of
$2,500 each for recipients enrolled in an accredited bachelors or graduate degree program in 2013. Two
additional awards of $1,500 each are set aside for students enrolled in a two-year associate degree or
trade certification program. High school applicants must reside in Illinois or Missouri. College students
must be a full-time student at an accredited institution in a state within the NDTA’s Central Region.
Applicants must be high school seniors graduating the spring of 2013. For a copy of the application,
anyone interested may go to http://www.ndtascottstlouis.org. All applications must be postmarked by no
later than March 1, 2013.
Sara Elizabeth Stubblefield Foundation Scholarship - This scholarship is available to a student living
with Epilepsy. The student must demonstrate a strong commitment to her/his education, and
perseverance in overcoming the obstacles that epilepsy may present. The scholarship consists of a one-
time $2,000 award. The student must be a college-bound or vocational technical school/bound high school
senior residing in the state of Illinois. See the following website for an application and mailing
instructions: http://www.epilepsychicago.org/the-sara-elizabeth-stubblefield-foundation-scholarship/.
OPPORTUNITIES
Proctor Hospital- Exploring Begins - The Proctor Hospital Exploring Post is a hands-on program that
exposes students to the many different departments within Proctor Hospital. Meets are on a monthly
basis and are flexible enough to fit in with other activities. The first kick-off meeting will be on
Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 6pm in the Proctor Hospital building. Parents are welcome. You may call
309-673-6136 for more information.
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day - Purdue University is hosting this event for freshmen and
sophomores in high school. The date is Saturday, February 23, 2013 from 9:00am-4:00pm and will be
held at the Purdue University Campus, West Lafayette, IN. Please register at your earliest convenience
as space is limited. Online registration is available at www.purdue.edu/WIEP.
Indiana Wesleyan University Student Ministries - There are several ministry opportunities from
Indiana Wesleyan coming up! They will be hosting a High School Youth Conference from April 5-6 and a
People Committed to Youth Ministry conference on May 17-18. To find out more, or to register for
either event, go to indwes.edu/student ministries.
1/21-1/25 Tri-County Tournament @ Putnam Co. TBA Away
1/29/13 Midwest Central 6:00/7:30 Away
We have special events planned during the month of January that
will highlight each of our Missions Teams.
You can help support our High School Missions Teams by attending
the following home athletic events.
We will have special food items and wrist bands available for
purchase.
Team Date Opponent Time Location
Middle School
Boys Basketball 1/10/13 Washington 6:00 Away
1/17/13 St. Vincent 4:30 Home
Girls Volleyball 1/10/13 Eureka 4:30 Home
1/11/13 Georgetown 4:30 Home
1/12/13 Elmwood 7th Grade tournament TBA Away
1/15/13 Beverly Manor 4:30 Away
1/19/13 Peoria Heights 10:00 Away
1/22/13 Midland 4:30 Home
1/24/13 Illini Bluffs 4:30 Home
1/28/13 Pleasant Valley 4:30 Home
1/31/13 Peoria Academy 4:30 Home
High School
Freshman Boys 1/7/13 Olympia 6:00 Home
1/12/13 Marquette 11:00 AM Home
1/14/13 Putnam 6:00 Home
1/17/13 Eureka 6:00 Away
1/19/13 IVC 9:30 Away
1/24/13 Princeville 6:00 Home
1/31/13 Dunlap 6:00 Home
Girls Basketball 1/10/13 Putnam County 6:00/7:30 Home
1/12-1/17 Tri-County Tournament @ Marquette TBA Away
1/24/13 Princeville 6:00/7:30 Away
1/29/13 IVC 6:00/7:30 Home
1/31/13 Roanoke Benson 6:00/7:30 Away
Boys Basketball 1/11/13 Woodland 6:00/7:30 Home
1/15/13 Eureka 6:00/7:30 Home
1/18/13 Henry-Senachwine 6:00/7:30 Away
ATHLETICS NEWS
Upcoming Events
Girls Basketball 1/10/13 Putnam County 6:00/7:30
1/29/13 IVC 6:00/7:30
Boys Basketball 1/11/13 Woodland 6:00/7:30
1/15/13 Eureka 6:00/7:30
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