RAPID CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
23757 Arena Dr. · Rapid City, South Dakota 57702
(605) 341-3377 www.rcchristian.org
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JANUARY 2017
PRINCIPAL PONDERINGS
It’s time to celebrate! We have much to rejoice about this time of year – observing the birth of Christ, marking the New Year, watching all those Bowl games, and one more thing – we have received a full five year accreditation from ACSI! We expect to receive accreditation from AdvancEd in the near future since the ACSI team does the review for both agencies. I want to thank you for your part in helping to achieve this status. Many of you filled out at least one survey and some participated in the parent interview session. The RC Christian staff and board put in many hours to complete the rigorous self-study in preparation for the visit. And the Steering Committee of Jennifer Prahl, Matt Brown, and Rich Stecher put in even more time! While some of the requirements might seem tedious, the entire process is extremely valuable for improving our school. It’s good to stop and examine what we are doing and why. The ACSI team helped by affirming our assessments, identifying areas of strength, and encouraging us to make changes in the areas that need improvement. Seems like a great personal exercise to start the New Year! Psalm 26:2 says, “Test me, Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind.” Our desire continues to be that we reflect His goodness and excellence in all that we undertake. Thank you all for your support to the ministry and mission of RC Christian. We look forward with great anticipation to see how the Lord will work here in the year ahead! Always amazed by His grace – Julie
A WORD OF APPRECIATON FROM THE STAFF!
The administration, faculty, and staff wish to thank all the families who showered us with gifts and delicious goodies before the holidays. Words cannot express how much we appreciated the generous love offering taken at the Christmas concert. It is an honor to serve the Lord by serving your children!
FIRST SEMESTER GRADES
First semester grades will be available online by January 6. Please look over the report cards and high school transcripts and notify the school immediately if you have any questions. Hard copies of report cards are not mailed since they are printable from INOW.
NO SCHOOL ON JANUARY 16 IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY.
VISITATION DAYS
· Middle School (Grades 6 – 8) – Jan. 24 from 12:45 – 3:00 pm
· High School – Feb. 1 from 12:00 – 3:00 PM Lunch will be provided
· Home school (Grade 6 – 12) – Feb. 2 from 8 AM – 1:00 PM. Lunch will be provided.
Please help us get the word out and invite everyone you know who is interested in the school.
HAITI AND SENIOR MISSION TRIP
· Miss Prahl is anticipating a return trip to Haiti April 8-14. Interested students are already participating in fundraisers to help offset the cost which will be approximately $2000. Qdoba coupons are on sale in the office for $10 per sheet with proceeds going toward missions.
· The Senior Class will be taking a mission trip to a location yet to be determined during those same dates, April 8-14. The Seniors are selling pizza for lunch on Thursdays to raise money for the trip.
· If you would like to give toward either mission trip or if you’d like more information, please contact the school.
A WORD FROM OUR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
It’s hard to believe that 2017 is here and we are already a month into the basketball season. I want to thank all of you for volunteering and supporting the Comets sports programs. As you know, without parent volunteers we wouldn’t have a concession stand nor would our contests run as smoothly. Your participation is necessary and very much appreciated. You can call the office or go to the following sites to sign up on-line for boys’ basketball at http://signup.com/go/Zcz7A7 and girls’ basketball at http://signup.com/go/PgnyGe.
As always, schedules can and do change for a variety of reasons. Coaches are constantly communicating pertinent information to their players. When there is a time change to a game, players are informed and you can verify that information by checking the announcements on INOW, Facebook, and our athletic calendars found on the website. When possible we will try to inform you of time changes by email also. – Kyle Courtney
NEWS FROM THE ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT
· The middle school boys’ basketball practice began on Tuesday, January 3.
· All basketball practices and games are listed on our website (www.rcchristian.org) under the “Athletics” tab.
PTF BOX TOPS AND FAMILY THRIFT RECEIPTS
Please remember to save box tops and Family Thrift receipts for our school.