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week of May 6-11, 2019

• CharacterEducationatSC• Pentagames• SCAnnualParentMeeting• BoardCandidateBios• FFANews• BookFairatSC• AcademicAll-State• ElementaryParentInputForms• SummerOpportunities

05/09 MothersTea05/14 AnnualParentMeeting05/20 ElementaryAgDay05/21 JH/HSSpringConcert05/23 KindergartenGraduation05/24 SeniorCheckOut05/24 ElementaryTrackMeet05/27 MemorialDay(noschool)05/28-30 FinalsWeek05/30 SeniorAwardsAssembly05/30 8thGradeCelebration05/30 Baccalaureate05/31 7thgradeAwardsCeremony05/31 HSAwardsAssembly05/31 LastDayofSchoolforPre-

school-7thgradeNoonDismissal

06/01 Graduation

CharaCter eduCation trait

ThecharactereducationtopicforthemonthofMayisSincerity:Doingwhatisrightwithtransparentmotives.TheweeklyBibleverseisMatthew6:1“Becarefulnottopracticeyourrighteousnessinfrontofotherstobeseenbythem.Ifyoudo,youwillhavenorewardfromyourFatherinheaven.”

PleasebewatchingformoreinformationtocomeoutweeklyfromMr.Villersregardingourmonthlycharactertraits.

Pentagames

Pentagameswasdevelopedin1983asanintra-schoolcompetitionofmathatthemiddleschoollevel.Nineschoolsparticipated.Ithasnowgrowntoover70schoolscompetingeachyearatupto10differentlocationsaroundthestate.Thekidsplay5differentmathgamesduringtheday,whicharecalled“35minus”,“CRSquared”,“Math-Tac-Toe”,“Solvethatproblem”andagrouprelayattheendoftheday.SCrecentlysent9juniorhighstudentstotheevent.Ourstudentsearnedthefollowingdistinctions:

LukeBellamy-1stplacein“Math-Tac-Toe”,Algebradivision

Algebragroup(LukeBellamy,ColinLongballa,MichaelBrawn)-1stplacein“Math-Tac-Toe”

Algebragroup(LukeBellamy,ColinLongballa,MichaelBrawn)-3rdplacein“CRsquared”

8thgradegroup(MaddieScariano,BriannaPatrick,SarahBest)-3rdplacein“CRsquared”

MaddieScariano-5thplaceoverall,8thgradedivision

LukeBellamy-1stplaceoverall,Algebradivision

SCteamof9-1stplaceoverallintherelay

The7thgradeteamconsistedofKossyNwaele,BellaVanderhoof,andMakenziGrosenbach.

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ag eduCation students engage in hands-on exPeriential learning oPPortunities

SCAgricultureEducationstudentsparticipatedintheUpperWillametteDistrictFFAFieldDayonApril25.Studentshadtheopportunitytoembraceconceptstaughtintheiragriculturalscienceclassroomsandbuildvaluableskillsthroughhands-onexperientiallearning.Indoingso,theyweregiventheopportunitytodemonstratetheirproficiencyinseveralcompetitionbased,real-worldagriculturalskills.StudentsparticipatedinMeatScienceEvaluation,PoultryProductionandEvaluation,andMilkQualityandProductEvaluationCareerDevelopmentEvents.

MeatsEvaluation&Technology:ThepurposeoftheMeatsEvaluation&TechnologyCareerDevelopmentEventisforstudentsinterestedinthemeatanimalindustrytobecomeknowledgeableinevaluatingmeattypesandtodevelopawarenessthatwillhelpthembecomemoreinformedproducersandconsumers.Studentsaretaskedwithidentifyingretailmeatcuts,quality&yieldgrading,generalcarcassevaluation,andidentificationofpork,beef,andlambcuts.TheAdvancedMeatScienceteamearnedfirstplaceintheirdivisionwithmembersLoganBeem-HighIndividual,SethAustin,RylanKutsch,andLeviCummins.BeginningMeatScienceteammembersearnedsecondintheirdivisionteammembersCalebVanVolkinburg,JackO’Malley,andJamesBowers.

PoultryProductionandEvaluation:ThepurposeofthePoultryProductionCareerDevelopmentEventistostimulatelearningactivitiesrelativetoproduction,management,processing,marketing,andconsumptionofpoultry,eggs,andpoultryproducts.SantiamChristiancompetedintheadvancedandbeginningdivisionswithAdvancedMembers:CarsonPostandCadeMengler.BeginningMembersincluded:McKennaVetter–HighIndividual,EliseCornwell,AddieWickliffe,andRyleyJones.Congratulationstobothteamsforplacingsecond!

MilkQuality&ProductEvaluation:Thiseventisdesignedasapracticalmethodofteachingindividualstheimportanceofqualitycontrolinproduction,processing,distribution,promotion,andmarketingofdairyproducts.Studentshavebeenpreparingforthiseventwithdouble-dutypracticesforthepastthreeweeks.Intheend,thehardworkpaidoffwithSantiamChristianFFAmembersplacingatthetopofbothbeginningandadvanceddivisions.BeginningTeamMembersincluded:EllaGaczewski–HighIndividual,SofieMiller,ElsieHills,AbiVonDerahe,LawsonSetzer,CarolynWilfong,andEliCummins.

AdvancedTeamMembersincluded:CrystelCheyne–HighIndividual,GracieKrahn,DevinPremsingh,ClanceyKrahn,KeilanaOxenrider,KyndallDavis,MeganSchaefer,andBrantBurkholder.

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sChool Board news & annual sC Parent meetingAfewhighlightsfromtheSchoolBoard:•TheSchoolBoardheldaregularmeetinginApril.•SchoolBoardNominationshavebeenfinalized.Seethebiographiesoftheboardmembercandidatesbelow.ThreeboardmemberswillbeelectedattheAnnualSCSParentMeeting.•Savethedate–May14at6:30SCSParentMeetinginthegym.•TwoboardpolicieswereapprovedonQualificationsandEligibilityofBoardMembers

BoardMemberCandidateBiographies:Kraig Hills-KraigandConnieHillshavebeeninvolvedatSantiamChristianSchoolfor8years.Wehavebeenmarriedfor25years.WerecentlymovedfromAlbanytoDallasandareattendingEvangelicalBibleChurchinDallas.Wehavethreechil-dren:Riley(2014grad),Oren(2015grad)andElsie(9thgrade).IhavebeenontheBoardfor6yearsandservedasTreasurerforthelast2years.IworkedforWellsFargoBankforover20yearsasacommercialloanofficeranddivisionalchiefcreditofficer.Iretired6yearsagotofocusonfamily,schoolandotheractivities.IwouldliketocontinueservingintheSantiamChristianfamilytofinishseveralprojectsthathavebeenstarted:suchas,improvingthebudgetingprocess,landsaleandcapitalimprovementprojects.Tim Roth-MywifeLaReeandIhavebeenmarriedfor18years.WehavethreechildrenattendingSC,Jadonisin9thgrade,Madisonisin7thgrade,andCarterisin2ndgrade.WeattendFairviewMennoniteChurchinAlbany,whereLaReeandIaredirectorsoftheSundayeveningChildren’sChurchprogram.IacceptedChristasmypersonalsaviorwhileattendingSantiamChristianmy8thgradeyear.IwasledtotheLordbytheviceprincipalatthetime,awonderfulman,bythenameofEldonFarner.IamcurrentlyservingontheboardofdirectorsattheMennoniteVillageofAlbany,astheboardchair.Ihavebeenonthisboardforthepast10years,andIenjoygivingbacktotheseniorcitizensinourcommunity.IalsohavebeencoachingLittleLeaguebaseballorsoftballforthepast8yearsinAlbany,developingtheyoungergenerationinourcommunity.IamemployedbyN.W.NaturalGasasautilityfieldsupervisor.Ihave8servicetechniciansthatworkforme.IhavebeenwithN.W.Naturalfor15years,andhaveworkedinseveraldepartmentsfromconstructiontocustomerservice,beforebecomingasupervisorin2012.MyhistoryandinvolvementatSantiamgoesbackto1989whenItransferredtoSCasa7thgrader.MyoldersiblingswerealreadyattendingSCandIwasveryexcitedtogettojointhem.IgraduatedfromSCintheclassof1996andreturnedthenextyeartoassistasthefreshmanboysbasketballcoach.IhavecoachedoffandonatSCthroughoutthelast20yearsfromfreshmanboysbasketballtogradeschooltoJuniorHighbasketball.Iamcurrentlyoneoftheassistantvarsitygirlsbasket-ballcoaches.Mywife,LaRee,hastaughtattheschoolinthepastandiscurrentlyasubstituteteacherandaclassadvisoratSantiamChristian.Inthe1990’swhileIwasattendingSantiamChristian,myfatherservedontheboardofdirectors,andastheboardchairforseveralofthoseyears.IhaveseenmanychangesatSCovertheyears.IwasprivilegedtohelpremovehundredsofoldbooksoutoftheJuniorHighbuilding,whentheyweregettingreadytorenovateandturnitintothecurrentJuniorHighbuildingthatitis.IwasoneofthefirstclassestousetheModularbuildingswhentheymovedthemoncampus.Iremembertheexcitementaroundthenewbuildingsandenjoyedtheaddedspacethatweweregaining.IhaveenjoyedthemanyyearsofbeingpartoftheSantiamChristianfamily.IlookforwardtoseeingwhatGodhasplannedforthefutureofSantiamChristian.Travis Boshart-Iwouldliketointroducemyselftoyou.IamaChristianman,fathertothreewonderfulchildren,andahusbandtomywifeGinaeof21years.IworkasaSheriffDeputyinLinnCounty,attendFairviewMennoniteChurch,amaBudgetCommitteeBoardMemberattheTangentRuralFireDepartment,andamveryinvolvedwithmy3kids,keepingupwiththeirsportsactivities,classroomfieldtrips,andwhateverotheradventuresourfamilytakespartof.IamseekingapositionontheSantiamChristianSchoolBoard.ItismydesiretobecomefurtherinvolvedwiththecommunitymywifeandIhavechosenforour3children,allofwhomcurrentlyattendSC.Iwanttobeanadvocateforthestudents,parents,staff,administration,community,anddonorsthathaveeachcommittedthemselvestothesuccessofSantiamChristainSchools.Ittakesinvolvementfromeveryonetohavegreatnessineducation.Iwanttobeanactivememberofthisgreatcommunity,throughthoughtfulprayeranddiscernment,leadingandlisteningasGodhasplanned.Ilookforwardtomeetingyou,gettingtoknowyou,andlearningfromyou.Everyparentwantswhatisbestfortheirfamily.Ilookforwardtolisteningtothedesiresyouhaveforyourfamily’sChristianeducation.ThankyoufortheinterestyouhaveinvestedinmethusfarasaSantiamChristianSchoolBoardmembercandidate.Jake Zilverberg-MynameisJakeZilverberg.Iam33yearsofageandhavethreeofmyfourdaughtersattendingSantiamChristianrightnow.Ihavea13yearold,a6yearold,a3yearold,anda1yearold.IhavebeenlivinginOregonforgoingon3yearsnow.Imarriedmyhighschoolsweetheartin2010.IwasraisedinChicago,andwenttohighschoolandcollegeinSacramento,California.IattendedChicostateuniversityandSacStateUniversity,whereIstudiedGraphicdesign.IattendKingsCirclechurchinCorvallis.ItheGeneralManageratAlbanyJeepDodgeRamChryslerandHyundai.IwassavedbyourlordChristJesuswhenIwas22yearsold,inTexas.Ilovesportsandcompetedatthecollegiatelevelintrackandfieldasatriplejumper.MyskillsthatIbringtothetableareasfollows:-Moneymanagement-Buildingandevaluatingprocesses-Teambuildingandtrainingincommunicationandnegotiating-PublicspeakingandleadershipIlookforwardtoassistinginnewdevelopmentofschoolstructures,andideas,planningofevents,andallaroundPRtypethings.thankyouforthisopportunity.

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Parent inPut Forms - elementary

TheElementaryisnowacceptingParentInputFormsforStudentPlacementonlinethroughMay13.Thisformisforelementaryparentswhowishtoprovideinformationaboutthe“learningenvironment”thatbestsuitsyourstudentandaboutanyspecialcon-siderationsthatshouldbetakenintoaccountwhenplacingyourstudentinnextyear’sclass.Wearenotsolicitingteacherrequestswiththisform.

sC seniors attending osu/lBCC/u oF 0

AreyouattendingOregonState,UniversityofOregonorLBCCthisFall?Ifso,wewanttomeetyou!JoinusforlunchonThursday,May9andgettoknowsomeoftheministryleadersonthesecampuses!Thisisagreatopportunitytogetpluggedinoverthesummerandhavegoodcommunityestablishedwhenyouarriveoncampusthisfall!Plus…freelunch!RSVPtoreserveyourseat.Questions?elise.hohensee@mentors360.com

VaCation station orders

It'sthattimeofyearagaintoordervacationstations!SantiamChristianoffersasummerworkbookfromBJUPressforstudentscurrentlyinK-6thgradethatwillhelpsharpenacademicskillsandpreparestudentsforthenextgradewithmath,languageandreadingreviews.

IfyouareinterestedinorderingaVacationStationsummerworkbookforyourstudentthroughSantiamChristian.Pleasecompletetheorderform(linkbelow).Clickheretoorder-OrderForm

AllpaymentsmustbemadebyFriday,May10.Workbooksare$18.50each.PleasemakecheckspayabletoSantiamChristianandbringtotheElementaryOffice.

Book Fair

OurScholasticBookFairisareadingeventthatbringsthebookskidswanttoreadrightintoourschool.It’sawonderfulselectionofengagingandaffordablebooksforeveryreadinglevel.PleasemakeplanstovisitourBookFairandhelpstrengthenyourchild’sreadinghabits.BookFairdates:Monday,May6–FridayMay10Shoppinghours:7:30am–4:00pmNEWdigitalpaymentoption:BookFaireWallet!NowyourstudentcanshoptheFaircash-free!VisitourBookFairhomepagetolearnmoreandtocreateanaccount.http://www.scholastic.com/bf/santiamchristianschool1

IfyouareunabletoattendtheFairinperson,weinviteyoutovisitouronlineBookFairat:scholastic.com/fair.TypeinSantiamChristian.OurOnlineFairisavailablefromApril28–May11.

WelookforwardtoseeingyouandyourfamilyatourBookFair!Allpurchasesbenefitourschool.Ourgoalistoreach$2500inordertoreceive70%backtopurchasenewbooksforourelementarylibrary.Thankyousomuchforsupport!

aCademiC all-state

CongratulationstotheSCsoftballteamforearning1stplaceintheOnPointCommunityCreditUnionAcademicAll-StateAwardsforSoftball.TheteamhadanaverageGPAof3.85,thehighestofallsoftballteamsinanyclassification.TheSCgirlstrackteamhadourhighestaverageGPAforaspringsportandwas2ndamongstgirlstrackteamsin3Awitha3.88averageGPA.Baseballwas3rdin3Awitha3.5averageGPA,andboystrackwas9thwitha3.46averageGPA.

Youcanviewourweekly/monthlylunchmenusbyclickingonthefollowinglinkSCLunchMenus.

sChool lunCh menus

thank you!

ThankyoutoeveryonewhoparticipatedintheMatchMadnessthisyear.Inaddition

tothe$40,000match,wereceivedanadditional$55,000inone-timeandrecurringgifts!Thankyouforyourfaithfulnessandgenerosity!GodhasblessedSantiamChristianthroughyou.

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CamP attitude - sC week

SCiscominguptocampforweeksix,July27th-Au-gust2nd.

Hereisthelinktosign-up,clickthe“applytovolunteertoday”buttontobedirectedtotheonlineregistrationform.http://www.campattitude.com/volunteers/our-volun-teers

sCriP news

AttentionEbatesShoppers!DidyouknowyoucancombineScripNowgiftcardswithyourEbatespur-chasestoreceiveevenmoreRebates?Here’show:1.ActivateyourEbatesrebatesatyourfavoriteonlinestores.2.Fillupyourcart3.PurchaseyourScripNowcardfromShopwithscrip.comintheamountofyourorder4.InstantlypaywithyourScripNowgiftcardandyouritemsareontheyway!

Example:Kohl’sEbate=3%+ScripNowRebate=4%(Bonus:YoualsogetyourKohl’sCashforthisone!)

Clickhereformoreinformation-JoinScrip.

re-enrollment For next year

Don’tforgettore-enrollyourstudentsfornextschoolyear.Re-enrollmentisnowalldoneon-lineforyourconvenience.AnemailwassentoutinMarchwithinstructionsforre-enrollment.LogintoyourParentsWebaccountonacomputerandontheleftsideofthescreenyoushouldseeanoptionthatsaysApply/EnrollbelowtheFamilyInformationbar.ClickonthatanditwillgiveyoutheoptionforEnrollment/Reenrollment.

College & Career announCements

EachweekcheckouttheNewCollegeandCareerExplorationPageontheSCwebsitefornewannouncements.

sC sPorts/aCtiVity Calendar

CheckoutourSchoolCalendarforthetimes,dates,andlocationsofwhereyoucanseeourathletesandactivitygroupsinaction.

aFter sChool kids CluB JoB oPening

ApplicationsarenowbeingtakenforapositionintheAfterSchoolKidsClubforthe2019-2020schoolyear.ThisisaPAIDposition,andisopentoHighSchoolstudents.PleasecontactRamonaFricke(fricker@santiam.org)formoreinformationoranapplication.ApplicationsarealsoavailableintheElementaryoffice.Pleasereturncompletedapplicationstotheoffice.

eagle happenings newsletterThis all-school newsletter will be published each Monday afternoon. If you have something to submit to the newsletter, please e-mail your copy-ready announcement to beams@santiam.org by 9am on Monday morning. We reserve the right to edit for grammar, content, length, etc.

BaCCalaureate/graduation Change

Pleasenote,therehavebeenchangesinthetimeofsomeyearendeventsfromwhattheytypicallyhavebeeninyearspast.

BaccalaureateThursday,May30,7:30pmLifeCommunityChurch4900NWHighway99,Corvallis,OR

Graduation(THISISABIGCHANGEFROMPASTYEARS)SaturdayAFTERNOON,June1,2pmSantiamChristianGymnasium(ticketrequiredtoattend)

amazon smile

WhenmakingpurchasesonAmazon,makesuretousehttps://smile.amazon.com/.TheydonatemoneytoSantiamChristianforeverypurchasethatqualifies.smile.amazon.com/ch/93-0725603

http://www.campattitude.com/volunteers/our-volunteershttp://www.campattitude.com/volunteers/our-volunteershttps://www.shopwithscrip.com/https://www.shopwithscrip.com/https://www.santiamchristian.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Join-Scrip.pdfhttps://www.santiamchristian.org/sc-family/student-resources/college-career-exploration/https://www.santiamchristian.org/sc-family/student-resources/college-career-exploration/https://www.santiamchristian.org/calendar/https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=santiam.org_31333537383837393530@resource.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Los_Angelesmailto:fricker%40santiam.org?subject=mailto:fricker%40santiam.org?subject=https://smile.amazon.com/https://smile.amazon.com/

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stem aCademy at osu - summer day CamPs

STEMAcademyatOSUishostingabroadrangeofSTEMSummerDayCampsfromlate-Junethroughmid-Augustforstudentswhowillbeentering3rd-12thgradesintheFallof2019.RegistrationforthesummerprogramisOPEN!Topicsinclude:Coding,iINVENT,WebDesign,Engineering,ComputerGraphics,Cybersecurity,Biochemistry,SketchUp,ComputationalBiology,Drones&Legos,PoweredMachines,DNABiology&Bioinformatics,LegoRobotics,ActivityBots,Math,WildlifeScience,andRaspberryPi.Formoreinformation,ortoregisteronline,pleasevisithttp://stemacademy.oregonstate.edu.Forquestions,call541-737-8139oremailSTEM.academy@oregonstate.edu.SCHOLARSHIPSAVAILABLEformanyofourcamps!

CTE CAMPSComing this June! FREE Youth Summer AcademiesDiscover local opportunities for high wage, high demand occupations.

Did you know? There are over 1,000 high paying, high demand manufacturing job openings in

Linn and Benton counties—for many, a four-year degree is not required!

Mechatronics

Machine Tool

Arts & Humanities

Computer Systems

Computer Aided Design & Drafting

Non-Destructive Testing & Welding

Water, Environment & Technology

DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS GRADES 9-12

H A L F-DAY A N D F U L L-DAY CA M P S AVA I L A B L EA L L AC TIVITI E S H E L D ON L B C C A L B A N Y CA M P U S

Contact Brenda Autry for details: autryb@linnbenton.edu • 541-917-4463

linnbenton.edu/summer-academiesTO REGISTER VISIT..............

Explore career opportunities.

Learn alternative pathways to higher education.

Get hands-on training in state of the art facilities.

Gain access to industry experts.

Tractor & Machinery Safety Certification Course

April 19 – 20, 2019 June 7 – 8, 2019 Both sessions will follow the following schedule:

Friday 3:30 – 8; Saturday 8:30 – 5:30

The Youth Tractor Certification Course is a program designed to teach safety as it relates to driving and managing tractors, machinery, and farm equipment. It offers both classroom and hands-on tractor driving experiences for youth who are 14 years old and who are interested in summer employment opportunities in the upcoming agricultural season. Students will receive their certifications at the completion of this course.

Cost $100/participant (non-refundable), which includes Safe Operation of Agricultural Equipment Manual, proof of participation/completion certificates, and a laminated ID Card.

Pre-Registration is required 1-week prior to the session start date.

Students must be at least 14-years old at the time of the course.

Students must bring their own sack lunches both days.

Classes held at Santiam Christian School, 7220 NE Arnold Ave., Adair Village, OR.

Participants must attend all sessions to receive certification. 4-H/FFA membership is not required.

To register, send the following information to Amy Krahn at krahna@santiam.org

Youth Name Birth date Name of Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Mailing Address Phone E-mail

After emailing, please send the above information and payment to: Amy Krahn, 36042 Riverside Dr. SW, Albany, OR 97321 Payment: $100.00 per person, non-refundable.

Direct questions to Amy Krahn krahna@santiam.org

CSDTheatersandCorvallisHighSchoolarepleasedtopresenttheireleventhannualSTAGESTheaterCampforkidsenteringgrades1st–12th.Thepositiveandfuntrainingwillprovideeducationintheaterskillswhileraisingthestudent’sappreciationofthearts.Formoreinformation,clickhere-STAGESSummerCamp.

CorBan uniVersity soCCer CamP

CorbanUniversityishostingacoedyouthcampthissummerfromJuly8-10.Thelinkbelowwilltakeyoutotheregistrationpagewheremoreinfocanbefound,butthebasicsare:

3DayCampfrom9am-12pmJuly8-10Focuswillbeonbasicskills,techniqueandFUN!Costis$75/kidfor3days

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/corban-university-summer-youth-soccer-camp-tickets-60312748053

tutoring

Improveandenhanceyourmathskillsthissummerby"TutoringforSuccess!"withNancyThompson.Studentsofallagesandmathematicalabilitiesare

welcome,includinghighschoolstudentswhowouldliketoprepareforthemathportionoftheSAT.PleasecontactNancyThompsonattutor4successtoday@gmail.comtoreserveyoursummertutoringspot!

summer oPPortunities

http://stemacademy.oregonstate.eduhttp://stemacademy.oregonstate.edumailto:STEM.academy%40oregonstate.edu?subject=https://csdtheaters.com/camps/https://csdtheaters.com/camps/https://www.eventbrite.com/e/corban-university-summer-youth-soccer-camp-tickets-60312748053https://www.eventbrite.com/e/corban-university-summer-youth-soccer-camp-tickets-60312748053mailto:tutor4successtoday%40gmail.com?subject=mailto:tutor4successtoday%40gmail.com?subject=