Baldwin Christian School

Home Bulletin

September 4, 2007

"The name of the Lord is a strong tower"

Welcome back, B.C.S. students, staff and parents. We hope you had a great summer and look forward to a wonderful year.

Welcome to the McCormick and Van Dyke families. We pray that your experiences at B.C.S. will be a blessing to you. Also, welcome Mrs. Carolyn Martinson, who will teach the 3rd - 5th grades and Miss Becky Schumacher who will be teaching 1st & 2nd grades this year.

School times - Students are not allowed in the building before 7:55am. The bus schedule has changed. The bell will still ring at 8:10am in the morning and we ask that all students be ready to line up for the pledge at this time. Also, in the afternoon the bus will be leaving at 3:05pm. Parents may pick up their children at 3:10pm. If you arrive before this time, please park across the road in the CRC parking lot. Do not park between the fence and the building, because it can be a problem when the bus arrives. Preschool children will be dismissed at 3:00pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Remember to always look for them before driving in the school lot.

Preschool- Welcome back! We will be saying our memory verse on Monday and Tuesday of every week. Parents, please go over the verse with your child during the week. This week- Psalms 118:6 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear.

Please remember to have two pairs of shoes to help protect our carpets, to bring in a large box of Kleenex, and return the permission slip(s) and Emergency Information form.

Congratulations to the Haan family on the birth of their new son Benjamin Allen Haan on August 23, 2007. God's blessing to you and your new little one.

Noon recess volunteers: If you would like to spend an occasional lunchtime with your child, consider volunteering for lunch duty. The time is 11:35am to 12:40pm and includes monitoring the lunchroom and watching over the students during recess after lunch. This gives our teachers a nice break, it helps you get to know the other children in school, and is an encouragement to both the teachers and the children. Any questions or if you would like to volunteer, call Mike or Karen Hollabaugh at 796-2659 or email at rntrucker@yahooo.com (note this is a new address).

Tuesday 9-4-07 Dana Swanson

Wednesday 9-5-07 Jane Raihala

Thursday 9-6-07 Pastor Anson

Friday 9-7-07 Kay C

Monday 9-10-07 George Weavers

Box Tops for Education: We will again be redeeming box top logos for cash for our school. Ask friends, parents, church members, and others to collect for us. This fall many products feature multiple box tops and bonus tops. Also, new products have been added to the support, such as Old El Paso, Nature Valley, Cottonelle, Scott, Kotex, Viva, & Kleenex.

The Ebenezer Society will begin meeting this Friday, the 7th of September at 8:15am, at the Christian Reform Church. Ebenezer is a parent support group for the school. They meet to pray for our teachers, students, and organize fundraisers which help pay for student activities, such as field trips. They generously and lovingly donate money to pay for playground equipment, library books, janitorial services, and other things, which all benefit the school and our children. Parents will be asked to donate their time and items such as baked goods to this organization during the year. Involvement is the key to success. Everyone is invited, moms, dads, and bring your little children, to the meetings for a time of prayer, fellowship, food, and fun.

Book Orders- Liz Hokanson will handling the orders this year. Thank you Wendy Jacob for taking care of this the last two years. We appreciate your work.

Advanced Notice

September 7 - Ebenezer will have their first meeting at 8:15am at the CRC (the church across the street from the school). All Moms, Dads, & little ones are welcome. Karen Wevers will be serving.

September 10 - Society meeting at the school starting at 7:00pm.

October 10 - School pictures will be taken by Erin Mitchell.

March 25 - 28, 2008 - Iowa Basics will be administered. Please do not schedule any vacations at this time.

Reminder: This will be the only paper copy of the Home Bulletin to be sent home with your children unless you request it from Penny Engel (684-5976). The Home Bulletin can be found each week on the school web site baldwinchristianschool.org. The lunch menu can be found at bwsd.k12.wi.us. Information about lunches is being sent home with the children.

Reminder: Textbooks for grades 3rd - 8th will need to be covered. Most books will require the larger or jumbo size covers.

Memory Verse for Friday, September 7

All Grades: The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. (NIV) Proverbs 18:10.