"In the same way, LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven." Matthew 5:16
CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS
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Please join us this week and next as we celebrate Christmas! Though we may not be able to gather in person to see our kids perform their traditional Christmas programs, you will have the opportunity to see the programs they have prepared. These will be pre-recorded programs and will be streamed first at the times listed below. After this time, they will be available to view at your convenience via the Facebook page or YouTube for Jenison Christian School.

Middle School Band and Choir Performance: Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7pm via YouTube

Elementary Program: Tuesday, December 15 at 7pm via YouTube

We would love to have you join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Dec 8 - TRIP orders due (for pick-up on Dec. 16)
Dec 9 - Pick-up TRIP (for orders that were placed on Dec. 1) (6:30-7pm)
Dec 10 - Middle School Band & Choir Virtual Concert (via YouTube @ 7pm)
Dec 11 - Christmas Break begins for PRESCHOOL

Dec 15 - Elementary Virtual Christmas Concert (via YouTube @ 7pm)
Dec 16 - Pick-up TRIP (for orders that were placed on Dec 8) (6:30-7pm)
AMAZON WISH LISTS
If you would like to give a tangible gift to our school, giving through the Amazon Wish List Program is a great way to show your support! Our staff and students have been greatly blessed by the gifts already coming in through this program.
 
  • There is NO deadline for placing orders. These lists will stay active throughout the school year and teachers will add to them as needs come up. This will be available all year long and items can be shipped directly to JCS! The website link is: https://sites.google.com/jenisonchristian.org/wishlists/home

  •  You can have items shipped directly to JCS by selecting 'Jenison Christian School's Gift Registry Address' for the shipping address when checking out.

  • If you'd like to add a note so we know who made the donation, please select 'Gift Options' under Step 3 in the checkout process.

  • There are also wish lists for the 'JCS Outdoor Education' space as that is used on a daily basis by preschool-elementary, as well as for our custodial staff and childcare team 
ALL SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Lunch Program Option for 1/2 Day - Do you need a cold-lunch take-home option for the half-days of school ahead on December 18, January 15, and January 29? As part of our hot lunch program with the free offering through the USDA this school year we are able to provide that for you, if you provide us with an advanced request. If you would like us to send your child home with a sack-lunch on those days, please email Penny Thatcher at [email protected] and let her know you'd like this option.

  • JCS Podcast - Did you know that we have our very own JCS podcast? Join in and listen to our middle school teachers Mr. Eric DeVries and Mr. Payton Ponstein. Here is the link! https://youtu.be/rkhoHWYqGBU

  • JCS gators and theme t-shirts are available for sale in the office: $5/gators and $7/t-shirts. If you've ordered an extra theme shirt already and have not received it, we need you to pay for it, and we will send it home with your student!

  • Key Cards ($10/$20) are still available for purchase in the JCS office. There is a dining card for $20 and a car care card for $10. If you're looking for a great holiday gift, consider purchasing these cards!

  • JCS Directory Updates:
  • Please add: Jeremy & Elizabeth Rhodes (Titus - 4th grade and Josiah - 8th grade) 2542 Woodlake Rd. Apt 6, Wyoming MI 49519, Phone: 530-518-0574; [email protected]
Tuition Reduction Incentive Program (T.R.I.P.)
Curbside TRIP is moving inside starting in December.  TRIP will be available for pick up inside by the office door. There can only be two people inside picking up at the same time. Please form a line outside until you can safely enter. Please remember to social distance and wear a mask. 

As before, all orders MUST be preordered. TRIP has dwindled down its inventory and gift cards are now being ordered on an as needed basis. Pick ups will be offered ONLY on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:00 PM as volunteers and parents are not able to be in the school building during school hours. 

PLEASE NOTE:

Orders are due by Tuesday, December 1 for pick up on Wednesday, December 9 and
Orders are due by Tuesday, December 8 for pick up on Wednesday, December 16!

Order dates for January through March are are follows:

Order by Tuesday, January 5 and pick up on Wednesday, January 13,
Order by Tuesday, March 2 and pick up on Wednesday, March 10,
Order by Tuesday, March 23 and pick up on Wednesday, March 31.

If you have an online TRIP account, we would encourage you to order your TRIP cards via the online ordering system. You can pay for your order via PrestoPay, with your credit card or with a check at pick up. Online ordering has a huge selection of businesses and denominations. If you don’t have an online TRIP account, please email your order to JCS Trip at [email protected] and your money will be collected when you pick up your order.  As a reminder, we will NOT be able to fulfill any orders at pick up. ALL ORDERS ARE PREORDERED.
BUS BULLETIN
Half Day Busing: There will be busing for the JCS Deer and Eagle buses on Dec. 18, Jan. 15 & 29. We are still waiting for confirmation from Jenison Public Transportation if the Rabbit bus will be running. We will communicate this as soon as we have more information.

JCS bus parents, to contact your bus drivers please email [email protected] or [email protected]
STAFF BIRTHDAYS
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December
03 - Melanie Ubbink
09 - Sheri Bennink
10 - Tiffany Snyder
DAILY WAYS TO SUPPORT JCS
The Paper Gator is still open!
Recycle your paper products in the Paper Gator (Located in the Baldwin Street Lot in the Northeast corner - NEW location)
As you are making your purchases online, remember to make your Amazon purchases through Amazon Smile for JCS
Please save your Spartan receipts for JCS! You can drop them off at the office anytime.
For those who use Shipt for grocery delivery and receive email receipts, you can just forward your receipt on to [email protected] within 14 days and your earnings will automatically be applied to JCS. You will need to create an account to link your email to JCS. 
QUICK LINKS
JENISON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Jenison, MI 49428