RCS Preschool/K5 and Elementary Newsletter

October 2, 2026

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K3 & K4 Farm Day

October 5

Parent Teacher Conferences

October 8 and 13
To sign up to provide meal items for our teachers during conferences, click here.

K4 to K5 Parent Meeting (Come and Go Q&A)

October 6 (7:45 am–8:30 am)

Fall Picture Days

October 12–13

Celebrity Chef Rosh Visit

October 13

Celebrity Chef Rosh will be on campus providing a cooking demo for grades 2,3, and 5.

2027-2028 Applications Open for New Students

October 15

Fall Break

October 15-20
Classes resume on October 21.

Last week, we talked about how launching our children doesn’t happen in one big moment when they leave home; it happens little by little throughout childhood. Every small opportunity to practice independence, responsibility, decision-making, and trusting the Lord helps prepare them for the future God has for them. As parents, we naturally want to protect and help our children, but our calling also includes preparing them to navigate life when we aren’t right beside them. We discussed the importance of gradually releasing responsibility and freedom as our children demonstrate maturity, rather than simply basing those decisions on age. The goal isn’t to let go all at once, but to continually give our children opportunities to grow... click here to read more.

From the desk of Pat Golightly | Spiritual Life Director

Chapel Playlist

Reading Plan

Resources

Fruit of the Spirit Chapel – Love

This week, we had the joy of celebrating students who were caught showing the Fruit of the Spirit of love through their daily actions! These students were recognized during a special Fruit of the Spirit Chapel, where their parents and loved ones were invited to join in the celebration. Each student received a certificate recognizing the love they show to others and the way they reflect Christ through their everyday actions. We are so proud of these students for putting their faith into action and showing God’s love to those around them!

Preschool 9-28 Album

Preschool 9-29 Album

Elementary Chapel
Celebrating Christ-Like Character

Beginning next week on October 7, we will once again be recognizing Christ-like behavior through shout-outs and character coins during chapel! If your child is being recognized, you will be notified by your child's teacher of what Wednesday to attend.

All parents/loved ones attending chapel for 3rd-5th will enter through the front doors of the elementary before 8:10. When the doors close to begin the day, you will walk down and enter at the gym/aftercare doors. Following chapel, you will be dismissed and exit using the corner gym door.

If you are attending chapel for a kindergartener-2nd grader, you will enter through the gym/aftercare door and exit through the corner gym door. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Zadora for further clarification! We look forward to seeing you soon and celebrating your amazing children!

Firefighter Visit

Our students had a wonderful time this week meeting firefighters from our community and learning important fire safety tips! They enjoyed getting an up-close look at real fire trucks and even seeing the equipment. It was a fun and memorable way for our students to learn about fire safety while getting to know some of the community heroes who help keep us safe!

Preschool Neighbors In Need Food Drive

Our Preschool Neighbors in Need Food Drive came to an end today, and we are so thankful for the generosity of our RCS families! Our preschoolers had the opportunity to pray over the food donations and help pack the truck, learning the importance of giving back and caring for those in our community who are in need.

Our local food bank is currently spending around $1,500 each week to keep its pantry stocked, as donations have been slow. What a beautiful reminder of God’s perfect timing! We are grateful that this food drive came at just the right time to help restock their pantry and provide a much-needed blessing to families in our community.

God’s timing is always perfect, and we are thankful for the opportunity to be part of His work. Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make this service project such a meaningful experience for our students.

The Hidden Risks of Excessive Screen Time

The AAP's 2026 statement reports that among school-aged children (6–12), excessive digital media use is associated with:

Lower academic achievement
Weaker attention control
Weaker cognition, including aspects of fluid and crystallized intelligence and language
Disruption of sleep, which itself is important for learning and cognitive development
Less time for other developmental activities such as movement and reading

For teenagers (13–18), the AAP notes associations between prolonged media use—including mobile-device use, video games, and media multitasking—and lower academic achievement. It also emphasizes that effects vary depending on the type of media, how it is used, and the individual child.

From the desk of Dalen Qualls | Director of Community Health

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🏈 Western Night – October 2 🏈

Preschool Farm Day

Preschool parents are invited to join their children on campus for a fun and festive event! Students are encouraged to dress in bandanas, cowboy boots, hats, and overalls to get into the spirit of the day. More details will be shared by your child’s homeroom teacher.

We look forward to seeing y’all there!

Parent Teacher Conferences – October 8 and 13

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up on October 8 and 13.

1st–5th Grade Parents:
In preparation for your upcoming conference, please take a moment to log in to FACTS and review your student’s grades for each class. This will help ensure you are familiar with your student’s current progress before meeting with their teachers.

ParentsWeb Directions:

Go to www.rejoiceschool.com and click on “ParentsWeb.”

Through ParentsWeb, you can view grades, lesson plans, pick-up lists, family information, billing information, and more.

Support Our Teachers During Conferences

Our teachers will have very long days as they meet with families and, because of their extended schedules, will be unable to leave campus for meals on these evenings.

We would love to bless our teachers by providing meals for them on conference days! If you are able to help, please consider signing up to provide a meal or contribute items through the link below. Your generosity is a simple but meaningful way to encourage and care for our teachers as they invest in our students and families.

Thank you for partnering with us and for helping us take care of our teachers. We look forward to meeting with you during conferences!

PS/ELEM Conference Meal Signup

A Day at the Carnival | Themed Lunch – October 13

Adding a New Student to Rejoice Next Year?

Applications Open October 15

If you have a child who will be attending Rejoice for the first time next year, new student applications for 27-28 will open on October 15. Applications will be available on our website, www.rejoiceschool.com. If you have any questions, reach out to the Admissions Department at admissions@rejoiceschool.com.

No current RCS students need to complete an application, as they are continuously enrolled at Rejoice (the exception is all K4 students who are applying to move from the preschool to the upper schools.)

Important Links

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📅 School Calendar

🍎 Lunch Menus

🏈 Parent Sporting Event Volunteer Links

🦅 Spirit Apparel Shops

🤝 Eagles Helping Eagles
📖 RightNow Media Registration

Important Links

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