Dates To Remember

Biblical World View

Having a Biblical worldview means that you see reality through the lens of scripture. As

Christians we make judgments about morality based on what scripture says to be moral. Have

you ever wondered if the commands of the Bible are true? If you are like me you have taken

these truths and simply assumed them to be true. “I know that your actions are wrong because

I assume this book is true.” I think you can see the humor in that statement. Unfortunately

some Christians do not. Even worse they are ill prepared to give a defense for what they

believe. If we as Christians are going to be so bold about claiming truth then I believe we must

be equipped to explain why we hold these truths. Until then we will simply be seen as a

clattering noise. Our arguments must have support.

Joe Paris

Spiritual Life Director

Volume 1, Issue 6, February 1, 2013

PEORIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

NEWSNOTES

Distinctively Christian. Decidedly Academic.

Monday-Friday February 4 -8 MS Life Change Week

Tuesday February 5 HS Progress Reports Issued

Wednesday February 6 ASVAB & ICC Placement Testing

Saturday February 9 HS Vice Versa

Tuesday February 12 EL Progress Reports Issued

Thursday February 14 4th Grade Patriotic Program

1:30 pm & 7:00 pm

Friday February 15 MS Progress Reports Issued

Monday-Wednesday February 18-20 7th/8th Grades Operation Exploration

Thursday February 21 NO SCHOOL – Teacher In-Service

Friday February 22 NO SCHOOL – Equip Conference

Saturday February 23 Equip Conference

Thursday February 28 NO SCHOOL PK & K Only

Kindergarten Visit Day

Friday March 1 ACSI Speech Meet

NO SCHOOL PK-4th Only

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Board Nomination Info

Points of Interest

Advancement

Auction News

Scrip News

Elementary News

Middle School News

Counselors Corner

Athletic News

Recommendations for Board Members

Due February 15, 2013

Recommendations for potential school board members are being accepted from

now until February 15th. Board members serve three-year terms, beginning in

June of each year. Please submit potential nominee names to any current Board

member or to the Business Office on or before the 15th of February.

This is an extremely important process, as nominations are not taken from the

floor. All board candidates must be members of the Peoria Christian School

Association as detailed by our constitution and by-laws.

Membership of the Association shall be comprised of those who meet the

following requirements:

1. All parents or guardians of children currently attending Peoria Christian School

(California and Monroe campuses) are members. However, only those parents or

guardians who are current with their tuition within thirty (30) days of the record date

established by the by-laws shall be entitled to vote, each having one vote.

2. All parents or guardians of children who have previously attended Peoria Christian

School (California and Monroe campuses), and former students at Peoria Christian

School, who (1) are eighteen (18) years of age or older and (2) have made contributions

of at least One hundred Dollars ($100.00) to Peoria Christian School within the

previous twelve (12) months prior to the record date established by the by-laws are

members and shall be entitled to vote, each having one vote.

3. The administrator, principal(s), teachers and other employed personnel of Peoria

Christian School, and their spouses, if any, who are under current contract with Peoria

Christian School and who are current with their tuition, if applicable, within thirty (30)

days of the record date established by the by-laws, are members and shall be entitled

to vote, each having one vote.

Points of Interest

CONGRATULATIONS, MOLLY WILSON

She placed 16th chair in the Honors All-State Orchestra at ILMEA this year. This is an orchestra that you

have to audition for after you audition for All-State. This means Molly is ranked 16th in the entire state

for violin. Way to go, Molly!

KINDERGARTEN VISIT DAY – FEBRUARY 28!

If you have a student going into Kindergarten this fall, you won’t want to miss this special event! Current

PCS 4 yr-old Pre-K parents will receive a letter with their reserved time slot. Non - PCS students, who

would like to attend, please RSVP to khutchins@peoriachristian.org or 686-4500 ext. 17. Sessions run for

one hour at 9 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2 pm.

23rd ANNUAL PATRIOTIC PROGRAM

The fourth grade classes would like to invite family and friends of PCS to our Fourth Grade Patriotic

Program. It will be held on Thursday, February 14th. We will have two performances, one at 1:30 pm, and

one at 7:00 pm in the north gymnasium at the California Campus. Please come join us for a fun and exciting

time as we see history come to life with famous people performing from our country’s past.

ACSI SPELLING BEE

Way to go, Middle School participants! Everyone did great representing PCS at Trinity Oaks in Cary, IL.

Here is a list of those who represented our school:

Congratulations to all of these students and for working so hard to shine for Jesus! Way to go!

ACSI SPEECH MEET is FRIDAY, MARCH 1

We are hosting the Speech Meet at the California Campus and need YOUR HELP! We need judges,

tabulators, and greeters. Please be praying for our own PCS participants that will be competing at the meet!

If you have questions or can help, please e-mail Rachel Hauter at rhauter@peoriachristian.org.

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 six-week, no homework, lecture series. Classes will be offered on

Wednesday afternoons (1:00 pm-3:00 pm) or Friday mornings (9:00 am-10:40 am) 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 karessahuber@comcast.net for details and to sign up. Please indicate your preferences: preferred

session (Wednesday or Friday) and whether you would or would not like a listening guide.

Fifth Grade

Kailyn Dooley

Cara Kim

Larissa Smith

Sixth Grade

Grant Carey

Ryan Schulze

Ethan Poretsky

Seventh Grade

Leah Iafelice

Nathaniel Ngo

David Dentino

Eighth Grade

Alex Gallup

John Lee

MISSIONS FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY

The following restaurants are supporting our Key Club and Haiti Mission Team from 4:00 pm to 8:00

pm, at the dates and locations listed below.

CULVER’S on University (near Metro Center)

Monday, February 18 - Key Club

Monday, February 25 - Haiti Team

Monday, March 4 - Key Club

CHICK-FIL-A

Tuesday, March 5 – Haiti Team 4pm-8pm

PRAYER REQUEST

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?

Points of Interest cont…

High School Drama Theater Presents:

May 2-4, 2013

Please pray for the Haiti Team and the hearts of the Haitian people as they prepare for their trip on

March 15 - 24. Team members include: Tiger Allison, Caleb Backstrom, Emily Doubet, Nikki Nielson,

Katerina Oswald, Janelle Ricketts, Jill Sidler, Gabi Smit, Sean Sutton, Sarah Vance, Mitch Varda, Cora

Winfrey, Mrs. Molly Acord, Mr. Nick Acord, Mrs. Kate Bordeaux, and Pastor Mark Friday.

Key Club is collecting funds for the Eliminate Project sponsored through Kiwanis International. The

goal of this project is to prevent neonatal tetanus by providing vaccinations for mothers and their

newborns. In third world countries death from this disease commonly occurs. The Kiwanis goal is to

eliminate this disease. Thank you in advance for your support!

Mark your Calendars!!

ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENT NEWS

TICKETS ON SALE

February 11th!!!!

More information coming to you soon!

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!

PARTICIPATING RETAILERS & RESTAURANTS

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%

ADVANCEMENT SCRIP NEWS

Thank you for praying for our Life Change Week. We had a wonderful time of

worshipping God and also learning more about Him and who He created us to be. Several

students were saved and everyone was challenged with being a leader for God each and

every day. We will continue to build upon this foundation that was laid through chapels

and day to day discussions in classrooms.

Dates to Remember

February 12—progress reports issued

February 14—4th grade Annual Patriotic Program 1:30 and 7:00

February 21-22—No school!

February 28—(No School PK and K only). Kindergarten Visit Day Event

March 1—No School PK-4th only - ACSI Speech Meet

ELEMENTARY NEWS

SumFun Camp brochures have been sent home!

Sign up for your favorite camps today.

WE CAN’T WAIT FOR THE FUN TO BEGIN!

February 4 – 8 Monday – Friday Life Change Week

February 15 Friday Progress Reports Issued

February 18 – 20 Monday – Wednesday 7th and 8th Grade Operation Exploration

February 21 – 22 Thursday – Friday No School

February 23 Saturday Bradley Bridge Pal Bridge Breaking Day

February 26 Tuesday 5th and 6th Grade A.C.T.S.

Middle School News

LIFE CHANGE WEEK

February 4 – 8

Our speaker this year is Rusty Richards.

Rusty is the youth pastor at Chillicothe

Christian Church. He has spoken at MS

chapels in the past and was last year’s LCW

speaker. His heart is to love God and see

youth grow into mature believers, properly

equipped to live for Jesus Christ. The theme

for this year is Fan or Follower. Moving past a

casual relationship with Jesus to become a

devoted and passionate follower. Rusty will

speak each morning and then be doing break

out sessions for each grade in the afternoons.

Parents are welcome to attend our morning

chapels. They will begin around 8:45 am each

morning.

ACSI MUSIC FESTIVAL

Several of our 6-8 choir and band

members will be participating in the

ACSI Music Festival at Olivet

Nazarene University on March 8 – 9.

The concert will be on Saturday,

March 9 at 2:00 pm. There are

several ACSI schools that participate

in the concert. It is a free concert and

all are welcome to come.

BRADLEY BRIDGE-PAL PROGRAM

Both Middle School and High School students are

participating in the Bradley Bridge-Pal Program.

The program fosters an interest in engineering

and helps students understand the value of good

citizenship and service. Each team works with

engineering students from Bradley. Bradley PALS

meet with their assigned teams at least once to

help them organize, design, analyze and construct

their bridges for the final competition. The final

constructed bridges are evaluated and tested at

the BRIDGE PAL bridge-busting event, held at the

Peoria Northwoods Mall on February 23rd. Please

come out on the 23rd to cheer them on.

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.

ACTS MINISTRY

The 7th and 8

th graders participated in their first

ACTS Ministry. ACTS stands for Advancing Christ

Through Service. Our students were able to

minister at PAWS, the South Side Mission, the

Mission Mart, the Salvation Army, Manor Care, the

Peoria Rescue Ministry, the Dream Center, the

Crittenton Crisis Nursery, and PCS Elementary.

Photos of students ministering at PAWS can be

found on our PCS Facebook page.

Thanks for showing your servant hearts, students!

HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

High School CLASS RING ORDERING Information:

A Jostens representative will be meeting with sophomores in the Band Room starting at 8:50 am,

Tuesday, February 12th.

ORDER TURN IN DATE is TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19th.

A Jostens representative will be collecting order forms starting at 8:00 am by the HS Library.

ATTENTION SENIORS

A Josten’s Representative will be passing out Caps & Gowns

by the HS Library on Tuesday, February 26, from 8:00 am – 8:50 am.

COUNSELOR’S CORNER

SCHOLARSHIPS

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program- The following types of students are encouraged to apply for 1 of 100

scholarships each up to $25,000/year or 1,000 scholarships each at $2,000: high school seniors, current

undergraduates, those who plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university in 2013-2014, or

those who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, or

students with an interest in the automotive industry. Visit www.buickachievers.com for more information.

The application deadline is February 28, 2013.

Kathryn G. Hansen Scholarship Competition- For the 2012-2013 school year, one scholarship in the amount

of $500 will be awarded. The scholarship is to be used for tuition, fees, books, or other related educational

expenses. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the 2012-2013

school year, and planning to enter college no later than the fall following graduation. They must have a

strong commitment to pursue higher education in an office professional, secretarial, or business-related

field within the State of Illinois with preference given to attendance at the University of Illinois. They

must be active in co-curricular and community activities, demonstrate academic achievement, be a resident

of Illinois, and be a citizen or permanent resident of the US. The application materials are due by Friday,

March 8, 2013. If you have questions, call (217) 244-1684. For an application, visit

http://academics.aces.illinois.edu/honors/.

2013 Omega Psi Phi- Theta Xi- Scholarship- Several $500.00 scholarships are available to African-

American High School Seniors living in the Peoria area. The students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a

4.0 scale. They must complete the application, have a letter of recommendation from a counselor or other

authority figure, type a written biographical sketch, and have a copy of their high school transcript.

Please go to www.RiverCityQues.org for more information and an application. All information must be

ready by February 14, 2013. No additional applications will be accepted after the February 18, 2013

deadline.

Best Buy Scholarship Program- The Best Buy Scholarship Program will be awarding 1,100 scholarships of

$1,000 each to students in grades 9-12 living in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Students who demonstrate good

grades, commitment to community service and/or work experience are eligible to apply. Applications are

due before February 15, 2013. You can apply online at http://pr.bby.com.

River Cup Foundation Scholarship- If you have an involvement with the game of golf, and are college

bound, you have an opportunity to earn a scholarship for a not-yet-determined amount. (Last year’s

amount was $1,000) In addition to association with golf, the students must be active at their school and

in the community. For information, and an application, please visit www.rivercup.com.

Methodist College of Nursing- Between now and February 15, 2013, Methodist College is offering half

off their normal application fee, normally $50, to applying students. To apply, Methodist looks for a GPA

of 2.0 or above for students who have completed 30 or more hours of college coursework. For those with

less than 30 hours, they look for a GPA of 2.0 on college coursework, 2.5 or higher in high school, and 19

or above on the ACT.

ICC Honors Program- The ICC honors program offers students going to ICC a chance to gain a full ride

scholarship. For more information, and an application, you can go to

http://www.icc.edu.campuslife/honorsProgram.applying.asp. Also, students who have taken dual credit

courses will need to submit a change of major form in order to have their program changed from an

undecided major to their correct major. This is important for students who plan to apply for Financial

Aid, as “undecided” is not a financial aid-eligible curriculum. (The state requires that dual credit students

must be placed in an “undecided” curriculum while they are taking the dual credit courses. Please see Mr.

Weaver if you need a Change of Major Form. There are also copies of ICC’s “Understanding Financial Aid”

brochure available by request.

SENIOR COLLEGE PLANNING CALENDER

February-

Men who are 18 years old or over must register for the draft in order to receive Federal Financial

Aid. Inquire at the local post office.

Before you decide on your final college choice, spend one or two nights in the dorm and attend

classes for a day.

COUNSELOR’S CORNER cont…

Congratulations to our High School Varsity Girls Basketball

team for placing 1st in their Tri-County Basketball

Tournament.

Congratulations to our High School Varsity Boys Basketball

team for placing 1st in Consolation bracket in their Tri-

County Basketball Tournament.

Congratulations to our High School Cheerleaders for

placing 1st in the Tri-County Tournament.

Team Date Opponent Time Location Middle School

Girls Volleyball 2/2/13 Princeville 10:00 Away

2/4/13 Metamora 4:15 Away

2/7/13 Robein 4:15 Away

2/9/13 Brimfield Tournament (8th grade) 10:00 Away

2/11/13 Pekin Broadmoor 4:30 Home

2/12/13 Mossville 4:30 Home

2/14/13 Roanoke/Benson 4:00 Home

2/19/13 Delavan 6:00 Away

2/21/13 Rankin 4:00 Away

High School

Freshman Boys 2/4/13 Stark Co. 6:00 Home

2/7/13 Midland 6:00 Away

2/11/13 Roanoke/Benson 6:00 Away

Boys Basketball 2/1/13 Lowpoint-Washburn 6:00/7:30 Home

2/5/13 Peoria Heights 6:00/7:30 Away

2/8/13 Midland 6:00/7:30 Away

2/12/13 Olympia 6:00/7:30 Home

2/15/13 Marquette 6:00/7:30 Home

2/16/13 Weathersfield Tournament (F/S) TBA Away

ATHLETIC NEWS

HS Girls Basketball Regional Information

Regional Game February 6 at 6pm at Kewanee High School

Regional Championship February 7 at 7:30pm at Kewanee High School

HS Boys Basketball Regional Information

Regional Games February 18 – 22 at Eureka High School – Times to be announced

High School Bass Fishing Team

Anyone interested in participating on this year’s

Bass Fishing Team please contact Jay Bruer @ #686-4500 ext. 37.

The date for the Sectional Bass Fishing Meet is April 19, 2013

Spring Sports

Baseball, Soccer, Softball and Track start on February 25, 2013, indoor track conditioning is going on now.

Please be sure that your Physicals are up to date for the Spring Sports.

Upcoming Events