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Thanksgiving Message from the Head of School
God is good all of the time
No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:17, NLT
Thankfulness is not a seasonal virtue — it should be a year-round virtue. God calls us to gratitude "no matter what happens." This does not require us to jump up and down in rejoicing when we experience disappointment, extreme difficulty, or loss of a loved one. Some of our King's families will have an empty seat at the Thanksgiving table this year. When Jesus learned of his cousin John's death, "[H]e withdrew to a desolate place by himself" (Matthew 14:13). It is OK to grieve such a loss and depend on the Lord for strength. Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." All of us, as believers in Christ, are thankful that the Lord does not treat us as our sins deserve (Psalm 103:10-14). I remember an older man who lived in my parents' retirement community whose standard response to the question of "How are you?" was "I am blessed." This week is a special time to be thankful, and I trust that all of our King's families will express that gratitude to the Lord and to others during this season of Thanksgiving.
Head of School
Steve Dill
Thankfulness is not a seasonal virtue — it should be a year-round virtue. God calls us to gratitude "no matter what happens." This does not require us to jump up and down in rejoicing when we experience disappointment, extreme difficulty, or loss of a loved one. Some of our King's families will have an empty seat at the Thanksgiving table this year. When Jesus learned of his cousin John's death, "[H]e withdrew to a desolate place by himself" (Matthew 14:13). It is OK to grieve such a loss and depend on the Lord for strength. Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." All of us, as believers in Christ, are thankful that the Lord does not treat us as our sins deserve (Psalm 103:10-14). I remember an older man who lived in my parents' retirement community whose standard response to the question of "How are you?" was "I am blessed." This week is a special time to be thankful, and I trust that all of our King's families will express that gratitude to the Lord and to others during this season of Thanksgiving.
Head of School
Steve Dill
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Last Call for the Poinsettia Sale
Sale ends this Wednesday, Nov. 27 | $15
The class of 2025 is selling poinsettias just in time for the Christmas season. Our beautiful red, white, or pink plants make great gifts for family and friends. All order forms and cash and check payments must be submitted by this Tuesday, November 26, to the elementary or high school office. [Online orders] must be submitted by Wednesday, November 27, at 12 p.m. Poinsettias will be available for pick up in the APR on Thursday, December 5, from 12–3 p.m. Email [meller@tkcs.org] for more information. [Printable order form].
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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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Volunteers Needed for Annual Book Fair
Dec. 2 through Dec. 6 | Elementary Library
Our annual I55 book fair will take place the week after Thanksgiving. This is an event students look forward to each year as they shop for books for themselves and to give as Christmas gifts. Volunteers are needed to set up, assist with preview days and sales days, and pack up. An especially busy day will be Friday when grandparents are able to shop with their grandchildren after the elementary Grandparent Breakfast. This year, we will also be bringing back Breakfast with a Book, a special Thursday morning shopping day for parents when they can enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and conversation with other parents as they shop the book fair. Volunteers are also needed to contribute food items and to staff that event.
If you are able to help us, [please use this form to sign up]. For questions, contact Mrs. Hussey [ahussey@tkcs.org] or Lisa Arroyo [pagsarroyo@yahoo.com].
If you are able to help us, [please use this form to sign up]. For questions, contact Mrs. Hussey [ahussey@tkcs.org] or Lisa Arroyo [pagsarroyo@yahoo.com].
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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 this Friday, November 29. 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
November 26: Thanksgiving Feast
November 27-29: No school; Thanksgiving break
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
November 27-29: No school; Thanksgiving break
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
