In this newsletter:
- Follow God - Mark 8:34, a Devotion from Erin McGrath, MSHS Assistant Principal
- Fab Learning as Reported by Our Teachers
- Fall Athletics Playoffs Recap
- RCE Parents Coffee Hour, 11/1 and MSHS Parents Coffee Hour, 11/15
- Navajo Night Out, 11/2
- Winter Sports Athletic Tryouts, 11/5
- RCE Book Fair, 11/6-11/9
- Late Start/Minimum Day, Wednesday 11/7
- Prospective Parent Night, 11/8
- RCE Harvest Day, 11/8 and 11/9
- Senior Class Social, 11/9
- Junior Class Social, 11/9
- Castro Valley Light Parade, 11/10
- Operation Christmas Boxes - Last Day 11/14
- Vision 2020 Update (post Annual Dinner)
- Moms In Prayer Meets on Mondays
- Athletic Upcoming Events
- How Can I Support RCS?
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Follow God
This verse is definitely a staple for me to come back to often. I will share with you, though, that I have often return to this verse to be reminded of my need to surrender — perhaps when life has just been unusually hard and discouraging. I focus most on the part of the verse that says, "let him deny himself... and follow me.” (Lord, help me to everyday deny my selfish self!)
Only recently have I begun to embrace the part which speaks clearly to take up our cross. I'm drawn to the word "take.” It's active. I don't think it is just about the burdens we are called to bear due to the hassles or hardships of life. I believe it is deeper than that. In reference to this verse, Max Lucado says, "The cross means so much more! It’s God’s tool of redemption, His instrument of salvation, proof of His love for people. To take up the cross is to take up Christ’s burden for the people of the world." Following God truly is a daily surrender but also an active choice to take on Christ's burden for the people of this world and love them.
I also consider that Jesus said this to His disciples and to the crowd around Him before He died on the cross for us. Perhaps there is more symbolism here than I initially understand. I do know the people wanted a Messiah to save them from bondage to the Roman government, but Jesus came to save them from bondage to sin. He took up His cross as the ultimate act in loving us, so that we can have freedom in Him. As we learn to follow Him, may we deny ourselves and also take up His cross, Christ's burden for the people of the world. May our hearts daily surrender our selfish desires in order to fully love those around us.
In Christ, Erin McGrath, MSHS Assistant Principal
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Fab Learning as Reported by
Our Teachers
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The Audio Visual (A/V) class did a fantastic job on its first big project - running tech for the Stage Left Production! Students worked hard, had laser focus, and learned how to respond calmly to "hiccups" that came up during the plays.
Mr. Kiefer
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First Grade students enjoyed having 5th Grade Leadership Class students come in the classroom. The Leadership students showed them how to play a math game on an iPad. It was great to see the leaders interact so patiently, kindly, enthusiastically, and conscientiously. All students had a great time.
Miss Orluck
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KM is halfway through the alphabet in learning one Bible verse per week for A-Z.
I'm so proud of them for continuing to hide God's Word in their hearts. I said to a parent this afternoon, "Don't you wish our brains were still that elastic?!"
Miss Masin
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Spanish I students presented their oral presentations this week. They used a graphic organizer to gather information and then wrote paragraphs. They did an amazing job in their writing and speaking.
Mrs. Phillips
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We learned about ball handling in PE and how important it is to be able to control the ball in basketball. I challenged the students to go home and work on the drills I taught them at home and several of them reported they did the drills at home and were excited to get better at it.
Mrs. Moog
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The 10th grade English classes came up with some very funny "mythology raps." Enjoy!
Mr. McDaniel
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Fall Athletics Playoff Updates
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The Varsity Girl's Volleyball team made a powerful run in the North Coast Section Playoffs after a 3rd place BCL-E League finish. In NCS, the Lady Eagles first knocked off International High School (SF), and fell in the quarterfinals to the No. 2 seed, Convent/Sacred Heart (SF) in three tight matches last Saturday evening.
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Two Varsity Girls Tennis Doubles Teams (Sara Monteiro/Sarah Lee & Danielle Harrell/Ashley Hoang) and two Singles (Kasey Kloskey & Lauren Tang) advanced to the BCL-E Girls Varsity Tennis playoffs for the first Varsity Girls Tennis team appearances in several years. Both Doubles finished after the second round.
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RCE Parents Coffee Hour, 11/1
MSHS Parents Coffee Hour, 11/15
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RCE Parents!
Join Miss Sinisi and Mr. Hearne
TOMORROW
at the RCE Campus.
If you missed the email with agenda and option to RSVP, click below:
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MSHS Parents!
Join Mr. Warner and Mr. Hearne on
Thursday, November 15th
at the MSHS campus.
An email with the agenda and an option to RSVP will be sent out a week prior.
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Navajo Night Out is the second major fundraiser for the high school missions team to raise funds for their trip to the Navajo Nation in the Spring. It is a fun night out for the whole family. Join us on
Friday, November 2nd, at 6:00pm
for dinner, dessert, and the greatest talent show ever. You get to help select the winner of the talent show with your donations!
Call the MSHS Office to reserve your tickets (510) 317-8990.
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High School Athletic Awards, 11/5
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Winter Sports Athletic Tryouts
11/5 - 11/9
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Fall High School Athletic Awards:
Monday, November 5th
7:00pm in the MPR
We will be honoring JV & Varsity Girls Volleyball, JV & Varsity Boys Soccer, Varsity Girls Tennis and Varsity Cross Country.
Athletes please come in game day dress, and bring a finger food or dessert to share!
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High School Winter Sports started this week!
Middle School Winter Sports Tryouts begin NEXT Monday, 11/5. An Athletic Participation Form/Physical must be on file before athletes may tryout.
Contact the athletic office at (510) 317-8998 with questions.
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RCE Book Fair
NEXT Tuesday 11/6 - Friday 11/9
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Late Start /Minimum Day
Wednesday, 11/7
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Prospective Parent Night is 11/8
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Do you have a friend, neighbor, or family member who might be interested in RCS?
Invite them to the Prospective Parent Night on
Thursday, November 8th
to receive info, hear from RCS administrators, and receive an application discount!
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RCE
Harvest Days, 11/8 and 11/9
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We look forward to celebrating the Thanksgiving Season with you at our grand potluck. Harvest Day is held in the RCE Gymnasium, and students may invite up to two guests. Signups for the potluck were filled in during the Parent-Teacher Nights in August.
Questions? Please contact your classroom teacher.
IMPORTANT
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Special Note for TK - 1st Grades:
Please no foods containing tree nuts. We have students with severe tree nut allergies in these grades. Thank you!
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The Senior Class is hosting a social for all 12th grade students on November 9th at the MSHS Campus. There will be food, games, and a movie. Students can sign up by bringing $5 to Miss Sierra.
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11th Grade Social to the Oakland Museum
11/9, Permission Form due 11/2
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Castro Valley Light Parade, 11/10
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Come Out and Join the RCS Community!
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Mark your calendar!
We would love for as many RCS families as possible to walk with our festive float! Details such as meeting time and location will be shared next week (parade begins at 5:30 pm).
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Operation Christmas Shoeboxes -
Last Day 11/14
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Bring your filled boxes to your classroom teacher by Wednesday, November 14th. For more information, visit
www.samaritanspurse.org
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The 2018 Annual Dinner was an exciting evening filled with great food and fellowship as we celebrated the many blessings God has provided for the RCS ministry. Superintendent Hearne updated the RCS community regarding Vision 2020, our three-year campaign to raise $1.25 million leading into Redwood's 50th anniversary next school year. As we begin our second year of this effort, RCS seeks to raise funds to complete three major projects:
- Complete the Bruce D. Johnson gymnasium.
- Continue to renovate our elementary classrooms to provide a Christ-centered educational environment that motivates our students to learn.
- Create a modern science lab that will better equip our middle school and high school students for 21st Century learning.
We are pleased to report, through our generous supporters, RCS has raised $1,187,000 which includes a generous grant recently provided by the Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation for Phase II of the Bruce D. Johnson gymnasium. We praise God for His provision as we anticipate completing Phase II of the gymnasium project by May 2019!
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Moms In Prayer Meets on Mondays
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Join Moms in Prayer to pray for RCS administrators, faculty, staff, students, and school events!
Contact Becki Burckin at [email protected] or 510-825-8511 for more information. Or just pop in!
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Score Box
HS Volleyball:
10/27
at Convent in NCS Playoffs
Varsity Girls lost 3-0
MS Baseball:
10/24
vs. Bull Dogs (played at Burrell Field)
Boys A Team lost 7-3
Boys B Team lost 11-1
10/25
at Fremont Christian
Boys A Team won 3-2
10/29
vs. Hardcore
Boys A Team won 7-2
10/29
vs. San Lorenzo (played at San Lorenzo Little League Field)
Boys B Team lost 5-4
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Visit our RCS Athletics page for game scores and more!
Upcoming Games
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HS Cross Country:
11/6
at BCL East Championships at Joaquin Miller Park
2:00pm Varsity Boys & Girls
HS Basketball:
11/9
Scrimmage vs. San Lorenzo (played at 3Crosses)
4:00pm JV Boys
5:30pm Varsity Boys
MS Baseball:
11/3
at Fremont Christian (tournament)
TBA Boys A Team
MS Cross Country:
11/2
at BACSAL Meet at Oak Hill Park
3:30pm Boys & Girls
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Middle School Winter Tryouts
Time and Dates:
3:05pm - 4:45pm
Girls & Boys Basketball:
Monday, November 5th
Tuesday, November 6th
Thursday, November 8th
Friday, November 9th
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Support RCS When You Shop!
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EScrip has raised over $450 million for nonprofit organizations like us!
You shop, and their merchants give back! Buy groceries, book a cruise or dine out
to make a difference for the organizations you choose.
Popular merchants include Vitality Bowls, Round Table, and Lucky's, to name a few.
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Every clip counts!
Last year, Box Tops raised nearly $800 for RCS!
Bring in collected boxtops to your classroom as often as you can (the top classes are recognized each month). Our goal this year is to raise $1,000 for our school. In addition, the class who brings in the most Box Tops this school year will earn an RCE Pizza Party!
Bring in your Box Tops
and make every clip count!
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