November 14 - November 25
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In this newsletter:
- Follow God - John 10:27, a Devotional Thought from Mr. Warner, MSHS Principal
- Fab Learning as Reported by Our Teachers
- RCE Harvest Day Recap
- Middle School Fall Athletic Awards Chapel
- HS Homecoming Tickets on Sale Now thru 12/12
- All Operation Christmas Boxes Due TODAY, 11/14
- MSHS Parents Coffee Hour, 11/15
- Missions Trip Opportunity for Spanish Students, Info Meeting, 11/16
- Middle School Bowling Social, 11/16
- 9th Grade Social, 11/16
- 12th Grade Social, 11/16
- Castro Valley Light Parade, 11/17
- Bruce D. Johnson Gymnasium Grand Opening Ceremony, 11/24
- Alumni Memorial Games, 11/24
- Harbor House Toy & Food Drive, 11/26 - 11/30
- Christmas Encouragement Letters
- Christmas Concert, 12/3
- A Helpful Note: What to Expect After Thanksgiving Break
- Athletic Upcoming Events
- How Can I Support RCS?
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Follow God
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me” John 10:27.
Have you ever been to Costco (or any large store) with your kids only to have one of them wander off and wind up missing? The panic and the terror that ensues as a parent is awful. (I cannot confirm nor deny if this has ever happened to me with one of my children.) So, what would I do in this moment? We have a family whistle! It is unique to our family, and when our kids hear it, they know right where Mom or Dad is, and they know to come quickly to us.
This is kind of how I see John 10:27. As the Father’s sheep, we need to recognize His voice in the crowd, go to Him, and then follow along with Him. The goal is to not wander off, but to remain in His presence. However, whenever we do wander, His voice is constant, and we can easily recognize it because we know Him and because He knows us. In what ways do you hear God’s voice? Is it through Scripture, worship, quietness, or any other means? Are you listening for His voice? Are you ready to follow when you hear it?
In Christ, Ben Warner, MSHS Principal
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Fab Learning as Reported by
Our Teachers
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KM and KB have learned the ESLR Song (with motions) and enjoy performing it.
Ms. Masin
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My 6th graders used tape measures to measure objects around the classroom and themselves to compare customary and metric units of measure. It was exciting to see their excitement to measure something!
Miss Humphreys
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This past Wednesday 4th Graders at RCE came together to pack shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. With the Lord's provision, 45 boxes are packed with love, a letter from the student who packed the box, and the power of the Lord to transform the life of the child who receives their box. GOD IS GOOD!
Miss Perry
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After our first (imaginary) groups of colonists set sail and starved to death part way across the Atlantic Ocean, the 5th graders regrouped, thought through what was needed for their colonists to be successful, and one group of colonists is almost ready to land in the New World while the other 3 are all at least half way there!
Mrs. Neal
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Physics students experimented with center of gravity and rotational inertia this week.
Miss Sierra
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After writing their informational report, 4th graders report on a topic using appropriate facts and relevant descriptive details.
Mrs. Yip
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In two days of feasting, our elementary campus celebrated the season of “Thanks” with their annual Harvest Day Feasts. Students sat with their class and were able to invite two guests to join. Both traditional Thanksgiving dishes such as turkey and stuffing, along with kid-friendly lunch staples like macaroni and cheese and pizza were brought in potluck style. Nearly 1,000 kids and adults enjoyed the feast and the special community we share at RCS was apparent to all.
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Middle School Fall Athletics
Awards Chapel
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Did you miss the Middle School Fall Athletics Chapel?
Click on the video for the Girls Softball, Boys Baseball B, Boys Baseball A, and Cross Country athletes honored (we apologize for the technical difficulties, especially in the beginning of this video).
Stay tuned!
We will share the official yearbook photos of each athlete as they are available.
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HS Homecoming Tickets
On Sale Now: 11/5 - 12/12
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High School Homecoming
Timeless as the Tides
January 11, 2019
Time:
6:00pm-10:00pm; Boarding time – 5:45pm
Location:
Commodore Cruises and Events
2394 Mariner Square Drive in Alameda
Cost:
$75 per person
Ticket sales began 11/5 and continue until 12/12
Students may pay with cash, check, or via FACTS
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All Operation Christmas Boxes -
Due TODAY!
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RCS is supporting Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox Ministry school-wide! All students are challenged to bring in at least one box for Operation Christmas Child.
For more information about the ministry or how to pack a box, click the button below to go to “Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child.”
TODAY is the last day to bring in your Christmas Boxes!
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MSHS
Parents Coffee Hour Tomorrow! 11/15
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MSHS Parents:
Join Mr. Warner and Mr. Hearne
TOMORROW, Thursday, November 15th
at the MSHS campus.
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Missions Trip Opportunity for Spanish Students, Info Meeting 11/16
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All parents of High School Spanish students are invited to an informational meeting at the
MSHS campus, room 10 on Friday, 11/16 at 7:00 pm.
Mrs. Sanchez will be explaining the details of the trip and how your student can participate!
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Middle School Bowling Social, 11/16
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The Middle School Leadership Class is pleased to announce a Bowling Social that will be held from 3:00pm to 5:30pm at Castro Village Bowl (3501 Village Dr, Castro Valley) this
Friday, November 16th
. There will be a school bus to Castro Village Bowl and up to two games of bowling. Students should be picked up at CV Bowl by their parents.
The cost for this event is $15
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9th Grade Social, 11/16
12th Grade Social, 11/16
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The Freshman Class will be hosting a social for all 9th grade students on the MSHS campus
this Friday from 5:30pm - 8:30 pm
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The Senior Class will be hosting a social on the MSHS campus
this Friday from 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Castro Valley Light Parade, 11/17
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Support
Redwood Christian
Schools!
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Join us in the CV Light Parade!
RCS will be parading in the Castro Valley Light Parade
THIS Saturday, November 17th.
We would love for as many RCS families as possible to walk with our float!
Meet us at our float's staging area in the Bank of America parking lot at 5:30pm
in your RCS gear and Christmas lights! Better yet, we are still looking for a couple of adults and about four kids (elementary age) to be ON the float. If you or your child want to be on the float (or if you have any questions), please email Mr. Kady by clicking below.
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Bruce D. Johnson Gymnasium
Grand Opening Ceremony, 11/24
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After nine months of construction, we are excited to invite you to the
Grand Opening of the Bruce D. Johnson Gymnasium
on Saturday, November 24th!!
We will honor the great support that was received to make the construction of the gym possible and dedicate the gym that will be the home to both current students and future students for generations to come!
Please join us anytime through the day to see the gymnasium in action.
The official Grand Opening Ceremony will be at 5:15 pm.
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Alumni Memorial Games, 11/24
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Our alumni will take on our Varsity Girls Volleyball, JV Boys Basketball, Varsity Girls Basketball, and Varsity Boys Basketball Teams in the
Annual Alumni Memorial Games
on Saturday, November 24th!
T
eams will be competing in the new Bruce D. Johnson Gymnasium
on our Middle School and High School campus at
1000 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo!
12:30 PM Doors Open
1:30-2:30 PM Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Alumni Game
3:00-4:00 PM JV Boys Basketball vs Alumni/Faculty Game
4:00-5:00 PM Varsity Girls Basketball vs Alumni Game
5:15 PM Gym Opening Ceremony
5:30-7:00 PM Peter Branson Alumni Game vs Varsity Boys Basketball
Admission Prices for General Public:
Adult Ticket - $5.00
Students K-12 - $3.00
Family Ticket - $12.00
Alumni (spectator only) & Faculty - $1.00
Alumni that wish to play in the games - $10.00
All proceeds will go towards the Peter Branson Memorial Scholarship which is awarded to a graduating RCS Senior Athlete.
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Harbor House Toy & Food Drive
11/26 - 11/30
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This is an opportunity to help and bless inner city families in Oakland through the donation of toys and food during the Christmas Season. Check out their wish list on Amazon
or bring in nonperishable food items, children's toys, and/or new/lightly used articles of clothing that Harbor House can use to support families in need this holiday season.
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Christmas Encouragement Letters
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A long-standing tradition at RCS during the Christmas season has been for the superintendent to invite our parents to say "thank you" to everyone who ministers to their child at our school. Please take a moment (maybe during the Thanksgiving Break?!?) to write an encouraging note and/or make a contribution to the Faculty/Staff Christmas Gift Fund.
You can use the Christmas Encouragement Letter template to write a word of appreciation to our teachers and staff individually or collectively. They love hearing from students and parents, and it is a treasured tradition from year to year. You can write a personal note online, using the web form and/or download our Christmas letter template for you and your child to write. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Come enjoy the sounds of Christmas as our music programs, elementary through high school, perform. The concert takes place at Redwood Chapel Community Church in the Worship Center on
Monday December 3rd.
We look forward to celebrating our Savior's birth together as we kick off the Christmas season through music!
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A Helpful Note:
What to Expect After Thanksgiving Break
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After Thanksgiving, we often feel the final few weeks of the semester fly by! December 19th is the last day of the second quarter, and Christmas break runs from 12/20 through 1/4. Please check the calendar often at www.rcs.edu/calendar, but here are some things to be ready for when school resumes on the 26th:
RCE:
Elementary students will enjoy another opportunity to give in our annual Harbor House Toy & Food Drive which runs 11/26 through 11/30. We will collect clothes and food for our local shelter (Oakland). More details are included in this newsletter and on Facebook Family Connect. Please consider donating over the Thanksgiving break (as the turn-in day will arrive quickly that first week we are back)!
We also invite all parents to both the school-wide Christmas Concert on Monday, 12/3, at
6:00pm and the RCE Christmas Chapel on 12/7 at 9:00am (both events are in the Worship Center).
MSHS:
Middle School Students are welcome to invite a friend to the MSHS Shadow Day on 12/12. Please contact [email protected] if your student is interested. High School Students are also invited to invite a friend on this day.
The Final schedule will be published soon after Thanksgiving break, but please note that Final Exams will be Monday – Wednesday, December 17 – 19th. There are two Finals per day, the first beginning at 8:00am, and the second at 9:45am. The latest this day will end for high school students is 12:00pm. Students only need to attend the finals for classes they are taking, so please make note of the special driving needs during finals week.
Finally, we hope all students and parents will join us at the Annual Christmas Concert on Monday, 12/3, at 6:00pm at Redwood Chapel Community Church (RCE Campus) in the Worship Center.
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Athletics Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Games
HS Volleyball:
11/24
vs. Alumni @ HOME
1:30pm Varsity Girls
HS Basketball:
11/14
Scrimmage vs. San Lorenzo (played at 3Crosses)
4:00pm JV Boys
5:30pm Varsity Boys
11/16
at Envision Academy (played at Burshrod Gym)
4:30pm Varsity Girls
6:00pm Varsity Boys
11/19
at Jewish Community High School (played at Ella Hill Hutch Community Center)
4:00pm Varsity Girls
5:30pm Varsity Boys
11/24
vs. Alumni @ HOME
3:00pm JV Boys
4:00pm Varsity Girls
5:45pm Varsity Boys
11/27
at International
4:00pm Varsity Girls
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HS Basketball, cont'd
11/28
at San Lorenzo
5:30pm Varsity Girls
11/28
vs. Gateway in the 44th Annual RCS Basketball Invitational @ HOME
6:30pm Varsity Boys
11/29
at California Crosspoint (played at Chabot College Mini Gym)
4:00pm JV Boys
11/29
vs. TBA in the 44th Annual RCS Basketball Invitational @ HOME
TBA Varsity Boys
11/30
vs. TBA in the 44th Annual RCS Basketball Invitational @ HOME
TBA Varsity Boys
11/30
vs. Berean Christian
4:00pm Varsity Girls
HS Soccer
11/15
at San Lorenzo
3:15pm Varsity Girls
11/27
vs. Eastside Prep @ HOME
3:15pm Varsity Girls
11/29
at. St. Patrick/St. Vincent
6:00pm Varsity Girls
MS Basketball:
11/14
at Walnut Creek Christian Academy
3:30pm Boys B
11/15
at Walnut Creek Christian Academy
3:30pm Girls
4:45pm Boys B
11/27
vs. Valley Christian @ HOME (MSHS)
3:30pm Boys A
4:45pm Girls
11/29
at Prince of Peace
3:30pm Boys A
4:45pm Girls
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You can maximize your donations this donation season by utilizing your corporate match program!
Check your Give Direct program through your employer
(if RCS is not an option, let us know!) or
click the button below for more info!
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