ORCS March Newsletter

1. March 2012
Our Redeemer Christian School * Kirkland, Washington * 425-821-2425 www.orcskirkland.com
Erin Selvig, School Director * Jan Barnhart, Newsletter Publisher * www.facebook.com/orcskirkland
ORCS Purpose & Philosophy Come join ORCS on
Our Redeemer Christian School,
ORCS, is a non-discriminatory, non-
Saturday, March 10th for the
denominational educational
institution. ORCS serves as an Annual Benefit Auction
extension of the Christian ministry
of ORLC and as an outreach program 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
to our neighboring community.
Each child at ORCS is valued as a
Blessings, Good Fortunes &
special person in his/her own right, a
person unique and of worth because
Happiness!
God created him / her, our emphasis
is based on Christian attitudes and Tickets on Sale NOW - March 9th
beliefs in a positive and supportive
atmosphere. before and after school,
$22 per person in advance or $25 at the door.
Winner of Auction Buy your tickets in advance &
Procurement you will be entered to win one of TWO Starbuck cards!
Drawing “Blessing, Kindle Fire Drawing
Good Fortunes & Tickets are $5.00 each
Happiness" (only auction attendees are eligible to purchase).
Starbuck’s $25 ple
Gift Certificates Fund-A n-Item - Bike Garag e xa
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Help make this a possibility for the children by attending E
Congratulations:
this year’s Benefit Auction. It is your opportunity to raise
Danielle Adams & your bid card and make a 100% tax deductible
Marcilla Proudfit contribution to ORCS. A convenient storage unit doubles
as storage/garage for playground. Thanks to the funds
raised at last year’s auction, we were able to bring the arts
outside with drums, a musical fence and an outdoor m ple
easel! Additional funds raised will be allocated to E xa
other necessary needs such as tuition assistance.
March 11 th New this year (Buy It Now Board) !
Daylight Looking for a great deal on retailers &
restaurants that you already frequent? The
Savings following gift
cards and gift certificates will be available to purchase outright at a reduced
price of actual value. These will go quickly, don't miss the Buy It Now
Time Board in the Main Entry!
$25 Ivars $27.95 Hoffman’s Bakery $25 Spaghetti Factory
Begins $25 Red Robin $25 Target $25 Barnes & Nobel
Just a small sample of items listed on the “Buy It Now Board”!

2. Palm Sunday Parade
I love the picture of worship in the triumphant entry of
Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
This was not an Easter Parade, but a Palm Sunday parade
which involved exuberant children shouting praise to Jesus, their King.
How does your child worship?
What opportunities make praise and worship meaningful for your family?
Here are some thoughts from Matthew 21:
God initiates worship. He reveals something about Himself and His people respond. Jesus
showed Himself as the prophesied King, coming to save His people. Children respond in worship
when they learn something new about what God has done or something takes on new meaning for
them.
Worship is active. Worship is a verb. Everyone and especially children, worships better when
involved actively. On Palm Sunday, the children waved branches, ran along with the parade, and
shouted praises, even in the temple.
Jesus looks for and loves the worship of children. See Matthew 21: 16 “Yes, have you never
read, out of the mouths of infants and nursing babies you have prepared praise for yourself?”
On this Palm Sunday, listen for and learn from your child’s worship of our triumphant King Jesus.
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Our Re de e me r Walking with Christ to the Cross
L u the ra n C hurc h Sunday, April 1st, Palm Sunday
f o r L e n t e n S e r v ic e s , 10:00 am Worship
W e d n e s d a ys ! “Come and Join the Parade”
for more information call 425-821-2424
Maundy Thursday, April 9th at 7:00 pm
Jerusalem at Passover “Come and Eat the Passover Meal”
A Lenten Tour Good Friday, April 10th at 7:00 pm
Soup & bread 6:00 pm & “Come and Experience Darkness”
Worship Service at 7:00 pm.
Saturday, April 7th
March 7th third Wednesday of Lent (call 425-821-2424 for time)
“Come and Visit the Gethsemane” Easter Vigil for Children & Families
March 14th fourth Wednesday of Lent “Come and Prepare for the Resurrection”
“Come and See the Palace of the High Priest” Easter Morning Sunday, April 8th
March 21st fifth Wednesday of Lent 10:00 am Worship
“Come and Tour the Fortress of Antonio” “Come to the Empty Tomb”

3. Student Led Conferences and Visitation
Held Week of March 19 – 23rd
Sign-up sheets are posted outside classrooms.
Student-Led Conferences Early Preschool Visitations
The Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten classes will Mrs. Overland’s classes will be in regular session
be participating in student-led conferences during the week of March 19th – 23rd .
the week of March 19th – 23rd . There will not be
regular class on conference days. Please check with Parents of Early Preschoolers are invited to visit your
your child’s teacher to see the specific time and day child’s class for the first 45 minutes of regularly
for conferences. During this special time your child scheduled class. This is a good time to come in and
will lead you around various centers in the room observe your child and see how they are progressing
(i.e. dramatic play, art area, construction /blocks, and interacting in the school setting.
etc.). In addition, parents, children and the teacher
will meet during this time to discuss the learning
and fun that takes place at school.
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Class Pictures
March 14th & 15 th
Wednesday, March 14th
M/W am Early Preschool Overland Each morning at 8:30 am the ORCS staff gathers
M/W/F am Preschool Marpert for prayer together. We share thanksgivings and
M/W/F am Pre K Bornemeier praises as well as needs and concerns. We always
M-F am Kindergarten McGoorty feel blessed by this shared time. If you have a
special prayer request please contact the Director
M/W pm Early Preschool Overland or Teacher.
T/W/TH pm Preschool Hagan
M/W/TH pm Pre K Schwindt There is also a Prayer Request Book located next
M/T/W/TH pm Pre K Christie to the Sanctuary. You are able to write down your
Prayer Requests that will be brought to the Lord
Thursday, March 15th during Sunday Worship Service and during the
T/TH am Early Preschool Overland week.
T/TH am Preschool Hagan
Class picture envelopes will be sent home soon
in your child’s backpack.
S aintP atrick and the S hamrock
W hen S aintP atrick was preaching aboutthe H oly T rinity, the people
could notunderstand thatthere was one G od in three D ivine P ersons:
the F ather, the S on, and the H oly S pirit. P atrick looked down, and
growing athis feetwas ashamrock. H e picked itand held itup, showing thatthere was one stem,
butthree leaves. T he people understood the H oly trinity atonce.

4. Dates to Remember
March 6 - 7 Chapel (last 15 min. of class)
April 2 – 6 Spring Break – No School
March 10 Benefit Auction
April 9 ORCS Finance Committee - 7:00 pm
“Blessings, Good Fortune & Happiness…”
April 10 & 11 Chapel (last 15 min. of class)
March 12 ORCS Board Mtg. - 7:00 pm
April 16 ORCS Board Mtg. - 7:00 pm
March 14 & 15 Class Pictures
April 24 & 25 All School Singing (last 15 min. of class)
March 16 Staff Mtg. 12:00 – 2:30 pm
March 19 – 23 Early Preschool Classroom Visits
Preschool - Kindergarten Conferences
March 27 & 28 All School Singing (last 15 min. of class)
PLAYDOUGH: Jamie
Crum, Christy Michaels, O R C S S p r in g
Michelle Borozan, Allison B o o k D r iv e
Zorich, Jeff Siemers, F u n d r a is e r
Muriel Vasseur, Pam Avenell, Wendy Moe Reminder: Please bring in
WOODWORKING: John Phipps, Kristen 3 or more books per Don’t forget
Johansen, Debra Phipps, Chris Hodge, student for the Book to donate to
Thelma Panganiban, Paula Thai, Danielle Drive in April. All the HOPE
Adams, Eric & Jennifer Peterson, Julie Children’s books, LINK FOOD
McCallum, Jamie LeDoux Cookbooks, Magazines,
BIKE DAY: DONATIONS: BUILDING Novels, Hardbacks & BARREL
REPAIRS: Harlan Ostlund & Duane paperbacks etc…
Leach, Bill Marovich gently loved,
CLASSROOM HELPERS: (do not need to be new)
Kristin Johansen are accepted. Thank you!
DONATIONS: Jamie LeDoux, Jennifer
Peterson, Mary Mendenall, Blair Schrank,
Julie Marovich, Ellie Whitehill, Muriel
Vasseur, Julie McCallum, Jennifer Schrank,
Michelle Ritchie, & Stephanie Hoover
Thank you to all parents for sending in CONGRATULATIONS!
supplies for 100th Day! Birth Announcement
Jocelyn “Josie” Terrill
Born February 14, 2012
7lbs 13oz
Lord, give us ears to hear advice 21 inches
Proud Parents:
From loved ones wise and humble; Rachel & Craig
So when life’s challenges appear, Sibling: Journey
(M/W pm Early Preschool)
We will not have to stumble.
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