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Last week we talked about working through stages of releasing our kids. It is important that we practice release in both areas of responsibility and freedom. There are countless responsibilities we can gradually implement as our children mature: doing dishes, doing laundry, preparing meals, cleaning a bathroom, making their lunch, managing school responsibilities, getting a job, making an appointment, managing money, or learning to care for a vehicle. As our kids mature, there are freedoms to allow as well: going somewhere with a friend, making social plans, navigating a new situation, or eventually managing their own schedule and commitments... click here to read more.
From the desk of Pat Golightly | Spiritual Life Director
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We are experiencing a serious substitute shortage crisis at Rejoice, and we’re reaching out to our community for help.
Subbing is a wonderful way to serve our school while spending time in the building with your child, getting an inside look at the classroom experience, and building meaningful connections with our teachers and staff. If you’ve ever considered becoming a substitute, now is a great time to take that step!
We would also appreciate your sharing this opportunity with friends or others who may be interested in serving.
Thank you for being such a blessing to Rejoice and for helping us care for our students and support our teachers.
| | Character Coin Recipients | We love celebrating our students as they demonstrate Christ-like character! Through our chapel shout-outs and character coins, we recognized students who are living out their faith and showing Christ’s love through their actions. Congratulations to this week’s recipients! We are so proud of you and thankful for the example you set for others! | 🏈 Pink Out | Mom's Night – October 9 🏈 | |
This Friday night, we’re turning the stands pink! 🩷 Join us as we take on Tulsa Central for Pink Out/Mom’s Night as we celebrate the moms who support, encourage, and cheer us on every step of the way.
We’re grateful to the Cherokee Nation for sponsoring this week’s Pink Out game and honored to have the support of Joe Deere, Cherokee Nation Tribal Councilor, District 13, National Congress of American Indians, and Eastern Region Vice President. District 13 includes the Tulsa and Owasso communities.
With 15 percent of our student body identifying as Native American, celebrating Native heritage holds special meaning for our school. Fifth grader Price Smith is bringing that heritage to the stage through her third consecutive role in Cherokee Nation’s theatrical productions. She will portray young KT in Nanyehi, which tells the story of her own ancestor, Nancy Ward!
Our connections also extend to RCS Athletic Director Mick Wilson, a Quapaw and Cherokee Nation citizen and grandson of renowned Oklahoma artist Charles Banks Wilson, whose work celebrates Oklahoma’s people and history. Additionally, we have nine Native employees on staff!
Thank you, Cherokee Nation, for investing in education, preserving Cherokee culture, and supporting our Eagles. We’re looking forward to making this a special night for our entire RCS community!
Come wear your pink, bring the family, and enjoy a night together at the game.
🚚 🍴 JD’s Southern Treats and Andolini's will also be on-site with their food trucks, so come hungry and grab some food while you cheer on RCS!
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We are completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of encouragement and support for our Preschool Farm Day event! Thank you to each family, both present and past, who joyfully decorated our hallways or chose to bring a small part of their farm to RCS. Blessed with the most beautiful, God-ordained weather, this year’s event was a favorite for everyone involved.
Our local farms are a genuine lifeline to our communities, providing us with grain, meat, fresh produce, and so much more. Beyond feeding our families, local farming strengthens our economy, preserves our local lands, and teaches our children the vital values of hard work, stewardship, and appreciation for God's creation.
As part of Farm Day, our K4 students also had the opportunity to learn about the journey of grain from the farm to our table. Mr. Engelland, Port 33 manager for Consolidated Grain and Barge, gave a special demonstration showing how grain is gathered from farmers in Oklahoma and surrounding states, loaded onto barges, and shipped to the Gulf or other mills throughout the United States.
From planting and harvesting to transportation and, ultimately, becoming food on our plates, our students got a firsthand look at just how much goes into the food we enjoy every day.
We are so grateful for our farming families and the tireless dedication they bring to feeding and supporting our community every day!
Thank you to the following families and friends who helped make this event possible: Atkins, Bowman, Cohenour, Cook, Engelland, Hart, Heath, McCall, Moody, Smith, Wilson, Miss Jenny, Mr. Bob, and all of our wonderful connector parents.
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A Day at the Carnival | Themed Lunch – October 13 | Adding a New Student to Rejoice Next Year? | Applications Open October 15 | 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.) | Clothing Drive – October 21-23 | | | | RCS is partnering with Cultivate, a ministry led by RCS parents Wade and Tiffany Goodwin, that serves students at McLain High School and Monroe Middle School in Tulsa.
As the seasons change, the clothing closets at these schools are in need of gently used clothing for school-aged students through adults, with an extra need for boys’ and men’s clothing. | | |
If you have clean clothing your family no longer wears, consider donating it to help meet a practical need and bless students and families in our community.
Donations may be dropped off at the Middle School or High School offices October 21–23.
Thank you for helping us support this ministry and the students they serve!
| | Kids Pastor Chapel – October 28 | |
We would love for our RCS families to share this invitation with their pastors and invite them to join us for Kids Pastor Chapel! This is a special opportunity for pastors to connect with our elementary students and spend time with our RCS community.
Check-In: 8:00 am | Main Elementary Lobby
Chapel: 8:20–8:50 am
Reception: 8:50–9:30 am
We look forward to welcoming our pastors to campus for a meaningful morning of worship, connection, and fellowship!
| 🎭 HS Play: Cheaper by the Dozen | | |
Get ready for an evening of laughter, heart, and family fun as our High School presents Cheaper by the Dozen! Based on the real-life exploits of efficiency pioneer Frank Gilbreth, this heartwarming coming-of-age comedy follows the hilarious and sometimes chaotic life of a family with twelve children. As Mr. Gilbreth runs his household with the same methods he uses in his factories, the results are embarrassing, funny, and surprisingly effective!
Show Dates:
- Thursday, October 29 | 7:00 pm — Blue Cast
- Friday, October 30 | 12:45 pm — Gold Cast (In School)
- Friday, October 30 | 7:00 pm — Gold Cast
- Saturday, October 31 | 2:00 pm — Blue Cast
Come support our talented High School students and enjoy this hilarious and heartwarming production! We hope to see you there!
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