October 2, 2026

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Last week, we talked about how launching our children doesn’t happen in one big moment when they leave home; it happens little by little throughout childhood. Every small opportunity to practice independence, responsibility, decision-making, and trusting the Lord helps prepare them for the future God has for them. As parents, we naturally want to protect and help our children, but our calling also includes preparing them to navigate life when we aren’t right beside them. We discussed the importance of gradually releasing responsibility and freedom as our children demonstrate maturity, rather than simply basing those decisions on age. The goal isn’t to let go all at once, but to continually give our children opportunities to grow... click here to read more.

From the desk of Pat Golightly | Spiritual Life Director

We had some special guests join us for chapel this week! Youth Pastor Chapel gave our RCS students the opportunity to invite their youth pastors to join them for chapel and worship together. We are so thankful for the youth pastors who took the time to be with us and for the ways they encourage our students, point them toward Christ, and help them grow in their faith!

The AAP's 2026 statement reports that among school-aged children (6–12), excessive digital media use is associated with:

• Lower academic achievement
• Weaker attention control
• Weaker cognition, including aspects of fluid and crystallized intelligence and language
• Disruption of sleep, which itself is important for learning and cognitive development
• Less time for other developmental activities such as movement and reading
  

For teenagers (13–18), the AAP notes associations between prolonged media use—including mobile-device use, video games, and media multitasking—and lower academic achievement. It also emphasizes that effects vary depending on the type of media, how it is used, and the individual child. 

From the desk of Dalen Qualls | Director of Community Health

LOCATION CHANGE: This event will now be held at Owasso’s football field!


All 6th–12th-grade students are invited to join us on October 7 for an unforgettable night! We’re excited to bring students from across Owasso together for a night of unity, worship, and faith.


Gates open at 5:00 pm, so come early for games, hang time with friends, and FREE pizza while it lasts. The main event runs from 6:00–8:00 pm with live worship, Bible teaching, and more!


Expect big crowds, giveaways, and surprises throughout the night. Bring your friends, your small group, and your whole team as students from across Owasso come together in a powerful show of unity and faith in our Savior.


Whether you’re new or you’ve been before, you’ll leave encouraged and challenged to make a difference in your community and school. Register today and invite a friend to join you!

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up on October 8 and 13. Contact Dacia Bush if you would like to schedule a conference.

In preparation for your conference, please take a moment to log in to FACTS and review your student’s grades for each class. This will help ensure you are familiar with your student’s current progress before meeting with their teachers.

ParentsWeb Directions:

Go to www.rejoiceschool.com and click on “ParentsWeb.”

Log in using the District Code: RCS-OK


Through ParentsWeb, you can view grades, lesson plans, pick-up lists, family information, billing information, and more.

Support Our Teachers During Conferences

Our teachers will have very long days as they meet with families and, because of their extended schedules, will be unable to leave campus for meals on these evenings.

We would love to bless our teachers by providing meals for them on conference days! If you are able to help, please consider signing up to provide a meal or contribute items through the link below. Your generosity is a simple but meaningful way to encourage and care for our teachers as they invest in our students and families.

Thank you for partnering with us and for helping us take care of our teachers. We look forward to meeting with you during conferences!

If you have a child who will be attending Rejoice for the first time next year, new student applications for 27-28 will open on October 15. Applications will be available on our website, www.rejoiceschool.com. If you have any questions, reach out to the Admissions Department at admissions@rejoiceschool.com.

No current RCS students need to complete an application, as they are continuously enrolled at Rejoice (the exception is all K4 students who are applying to move from the preschool to the upper schools.)

Click the button below to access these important links and more!

📅 School Calendar

🍎 Lunch Menus

🏈 Parent Sporting Event Volunteer Links

🦅 Spirit Apparel Shops

🤝 Eagles Helping Eagles

📖 RightNow Media Registration