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knightly knews
october 7, 2024
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Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 6–8 p.m. | APR
Join us on Wednesday, October 16, for the Christian College Fair. The TKCS fair is the only Christian college fair in South Jersey, so you won't want to miss it! TKCS high school students who attend the fair will receive a dress-down day pass.
Students must [register online] to get their barcode before the evening of the fair. [More information]
We are also in need of parent volunteers to serve as parking attendants at this event. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Mrs. Thomas [jthomas@tkcs.org].
From the Head of School
Listen Generously
"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry," James 1:19 (NIV).
"The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out." Proverbs 20:5 (NIV).
I have been thinking lately about the importance of being a good listener. Most of us forget the truth of James 1:19 and reverse the sequence: we are often quick to speak and slow to listen, which is a formula for people to become angry. It will take plenty of time to understand "the purposes of a person's heart" in order to have the insight needed to "draw them out." I shared with the faculty and staff that for some reason my wife is not impressed when she is sharing something significant with me and I am checking my phone. The art of listening well seems to be declining in our high-tech society. Parents — do we take the time to listen carefully to our children, especially our teenagers? Listening well is a prerequisite to understanding. It is not surprising that there are multiple places in scripture that reference the importance of listening well. May this be a characteristic of our King's Christian School community!
Head of School
Steve Dill
Senior Information Night
Tomorrow, Oct. 8 | 6:30 p.m. | APR
The class of 2025 seniors and parents should plan to attend this informational meeting tomorrow, October 8, at 6:30 p.m. We will be covering many aspects of senior year, including senior trip, fundraising, prom, baccalaureate and graduation, the college admissions timeline, ranking, transcripts, and financial aid for college. Refreshments will be provided.
Questions? Please contact Mrs. Mary Borzell [mborzell@tkcs.org].
Picture Day
Tuesday, Oct. 15 | APR
Students in grades Pre-K through 11 will have their school pictures taken on Tuesday, October 15, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Remember to wear your school uniform and your smile!
Homecoming Dance
Friday, Oct. 25 | 7–10 p.m. | TKCS Gym | $15
Attention all high school students! Join us on Friday, October 25, for our Knight in Lights homecoming dance. This event is open to all King's high school students. One guest per student is allowed. If your guest is not a TKCS student, they must have a signed permission form. The dress code for this event is formal attire.
Homecoming tickets are now available to purchase for $15.00 per person. Ticket purchases must be made in advance and will not be available at the door. [Purchase tickets]
If you have any questions, please contact a student council member [student-council@tkcs.org]
Parent Seminar on Bullying Rescheduled for November!
Wednesday, Nov. 20 | 7 p.m. | APR
Paul Couglin from The Protectors will be coming to King's on Wednesday, November 20, following the same schedule we had planned for his previously postponed visit. He will speak to students in the morning, to faculty in the afternoon, and to parents in an evening session at 7 p.m. in the APR. Registration not required. Please feel free to invite friends to this parent seminar!
Night with your Knight
Saturday, Oct. 19 | 2:30–4:30 p.m. | [Laurel Lanes] in Maple Shade
Young men in grades K-5 are invited to spend an afternoon bowling with their moms, aunts, grandmothers, or other special female role models at the bowling alley! [Sign up online] to purchase your tickets. The cost is $32 for adults, $22 for one child (son) and $17 for each additional child (son). Ticket prices include 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, drinks, and homemade ice cream. This event will take place at Laurel Lanes, 2825 NJ-73, Maple Shade, NJ 08052 [map].
Please register by tomorrow, October 8. If you have any questions, contact [ptf@tkcs.org].
Senior Fall Fundraiser
Order by Oct. 11, 2024
Help our seniors fund their senior class trip by supporting their Miss Chocolate fundraiser and [win prizes for yourself]! This year, friends and family can purchase from both Miss Chocolate's Gourmet Shoppe catalog and its Share the Joy catalog. All products will arrive before Thanksgiving.
There are three ways to order:
- Order on the printed order form and ship free to the school
- Order online and ship free to the school
- Order online and ship to your home (you pay shipping)
To sell online, you must first [register your student] using ID# 305212. The class that sells the most will win an ice cream or hot chocolate party, and their teacher will receive a $25 amazon gift card.
Questions? Please email Mrs. Eller [meller@tkcs.org]. With your help, we can help fund the senior class trip in 2025! [Full details]
TKCS Golf Classic and Raffle Baskets
Item collection ends on Tuesday, Oct. 15
Our annual TKCS Golf Classic is coming up on Monday, October 21, at the Little Mill Country Club in Marlton, New Jersey! As part of this fun event, participants will have the chance to bid on themed raffle baskets, which will support King's annual fund. We need your help to make this a success.
Each class has been assigned a themed basket, and we are asking for your contributions. Please send in your items or gift cards by Tuesday, October 15. There will be a designated bin in each PreK and elementary classroom to collect your items. Room parents will coordinate assembling the baskets during the week of October 14. Middle and high school students should drop their contributions into the bin located in Mrs. Khalil's office. This is a wonderful opportunity to support our school and get involved, even if you’re not a golfer. [Class basket themes]
If you have any questions about the basket raffle, contact Mimi Magill [mmagill@tkcs.org]. For questions about the Golf Classic contact Matt Baals [matthew.baals@cfamanahawkin.com]. If you have not yet registered for the Golf Classic, [register online] to reserve your spot.
October 8: Senior Information Night
October 11: Early dismissal (No ASC); Faculty/Staff In-Service
October 14: No School; Columbus Day
October 15: Picture Day
October 15: PTF Meeting
October 16: College Fair
October 17: Head of School Coffee
October 19: Night with your Knight
October 21: TKCS Golf Classic
October 24: NJHS and NHS Induction
October 25: High School Homecoming Dance
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