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Elementary Christmas Concert
Friday, Dec. 6 | 7 p.m. | Fellowship Alliance Chapel [map]
Join us this Friday, December 6, at 7 p.m. as our elementary students present King of Kings, a beautiful celebration of the Christmas story through music and worship. The concert will be held at Fellowship Alliance Chapel, Medford, NJ [map]. This special evening is sure to fill your hearts with the joy of the season as we reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. Elementary students should arrive at 6:30 p.m. and should be dressed in their Christmas best. We can't wait to see you there!
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From the Head of School
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. – Luke 2:11
There is much about the Christmas season that brings joy and excitement to children and to adults. While gifts occupy the focus of children, perhaps family gatherings are a highlight for the adults. But my prayer for this Christmas season is that we will all take time to meditate on the miracle of God becoming man, and also how God used ordinary people to accomplish His purposes. Micheal Card is still one of my favorite Christian musicians, and Joseph's Song (1987) captures what Joseph was probably thinking:
How could it be this baby in my arms
Sleeping now, so peacefully
The Son of God, the angel said
How could it be .....
Father show me where I fit into this plan of yours
How can a man be father to the Son of God
Lord for all my life I've been a simple carpenter
How can I raise a king ......
Yesterday, in my living room, a sign replaced the picture over our fireplace for this month: O Come Let Us Adore Him, Christ the Lord. Yes — let us worship the King during this Christmas season, and also marvel how God continues to use ordinary people to accomplish His purposes.
Head of School
Steve Dill
How could it be this baby in my arms
Sleeping now, so peacefully
The Son of God, the angel said
How could it be .....
Father show me where I fit into this plan of yours
How can a man be father to the Son of God
Lord for all my life I've been a simple carpenter
How can I raise a king ......
Yesterday, in my living room, a sign replaced the picture over our fireplace for this month: O Come Let Us Adore Him, Christ the Lord. Yes — let us worship the King during this Christmas season, and also marvel how God continues to use ordinary people to accomplish His purposes.
Head of School
Steve Dill
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Giving Tuesday
Tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 3
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! While King's does not sponsor any special campaign, it is a good time to remember the need for the Knight's Fund. A mailing with details went out several weeks ago, and if you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to King's tomorrow (or anytime), you can do so [here].
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From the Admission Office
The application for admission for the 2025-2026 school year is now available. As a current King’s family we would like to extend the invitation to you first if you plan to enroll a new additional sibling. Please log into your Facts Family Portal and select APPLY/ENROLL and then select APPLICATION on the left menu. You’ll see an option to open an application for a new student. The application fee will be waived. We appreciate you and your commitment to King’s. Once you submit the application, Mimi Magill will be in touch with the next steps. Please contact Mimi Magill with any questions [mmagill@tkcs.org].
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From the Business Office
If you would like to apply for tuition assistance, you can now submit your application for financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year. Any family seeking aid for the 2025-26 school year, must apply through the FACTS application. In your Facts Family Portal select FINANCIAL and you’ll see the option to apply for grants and aid under the financial links box. You can also submit your application here. If you have not previously applied for aid through FACTS, you will need to continue as a new user and create an account. You will be asked to upload your most recent W2s and tax returns. Please note: FACTS charges a $45 fee to process your application. Any questions can be directed to Jen Carver [jcarver@tkcs.org].
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Parent Shopping Day at the Book Fair
Thursday, Dec. 5 | 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. | Elementary Library
A special day has been set aside for our parents to shop the book fair during book fair week. On Thursday, December 5, parents are invited to stop into the elementary library and browse the fair, do Christmas shopping, and mingle! A complimentary continental breakfast will be served between the hours of 7:30 and 10 a.m. Parent shopping will continue throughout the day and until 4:00 p.m. that afternoon. We hope to see many of you there!
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Elementary Grandparents Day Breakfast
Friday, Dec. 6 | 8:30 a.m. | APR | Free
The King's Christian School cordially invites all grandparents of students in Pre-K through 5th grade to our Grandparents Day program on Friday, December 6. The morning will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a complimentary breakfast and student program. Please note that grandparents will not be eating breakfast with their grandchildren but will have the opportunity to visit them in their classrooms beginning at 10:30 a.m. and will be able to shop with them at the book fair until dismissal at 11:45 a.m. Please [RSVP] by tomorrow, December 3. This event is for grandparents of our elementary students only. Our MS/HS Grandparents Day will be held later in the year.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Rachel Lea [rlea@tkcs.org] in the elementary office.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Rachel Lea [rlea@tkcs.org] in the elementary office.
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Elementary Long-term Substitute Teacher Needed
TKCS is seeking a long-term substitute teacher for the elementary school. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please contact Jessica Flanagan [jflanagan@tkcs.org].
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Spring '25 Track Coaches Wanted
Do you love the Lord, track and field, and working with kids? This might be for you!
Our growing middle/high school spring track program is looking for three assistant coaches to join our head coaches for the upcoming spring season starting in the middle of March. Track/XC running experience is preferred. A sprinting coach, strength coach, and someone actively competing/running distance would fill immediate needs.
Commitments will be daily, 3–4:30 p.m., and some Saturday mornings for meets. Training starts in the middle of March and will end the first week of June.
Please reach out to Pat Harvey [pharvey@tkcs.org] if you are interested.
Our growing middle/high school spring track program is looking for three assistant coaches to join our head coaches for the upcoming spring season starting in the middle of March. Track/XC running experience is preferred. A sprinting coach, strength coach, and someone actively competing/running distance would fill immediate needs.
Commitments will be daily, 3–4:30 p.m., and some Saturday mornings for meets. Training starts in the middle of March and will end the first week of June.
Please reach out to Pat Harvey [pharvey@tkcs.org] if you are interested.
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Prom and Formal Dresses Needed for Our School Play
Attention, students, and families! Our theater department needs your help! We’re looking for donations of gently used prom dresses, ballroom gowns, and other fancy dresses to use as costumes in our upcoming school play. If you have any formal attire you no longer need, please consider donating it to help bring our characters to life on stage! Donations can be dropped off in the ms/hs office until January 17, 2025.
Your donation will support our talented student actors and make a huge impact on the success of our production. Thank you for helping us make this play one to remember!
Your donation will support our talented student actors and make a huge impact on the success of our production. Thank you for helping us make this play one to remember!
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On Our Calendar
December 2-6: Book Fair
December 6: Elementary Grandparents Day Breakfast
December 6: Early dismissal; no ASC
December 6: Elementary Christmas Concert
December 11: Head of School Coffee
December 13: Preschool Christmas Program
December 17: PTF Meeting
December 19: MS/HS Christmas Concert
December 20: PTF Elementary Pancake Breakfast
December 20: Early dismissal; no ASC
December 23–January 3: No school; Christmas break
December 6: Elementary Grandparents Day Breakfast
December 6: Early dismissal; no ASC
December 6: Elementary Christmas Concert
December 11: Head of School Coffee
December 13: Preschool Christmas Program
December 17: PTF Meeting
December 19: MS/HS Christmas Concert
December 20: PTF Elementary Pancake Breakfast
December 20: Early dismissal; no ASC
December 23–January 3: No school; Christmas break
