Important Days in january

Wednesday, 1/3Classes resume

Monday, 1/8Preview DaySaturday, 1/13

Fun FairMonday, 1/15No school.

Teacher-in-service.Thursday, 1/18

Kindergarten Round-upFriday, 1/19

End of semester 1Monday – Friday, 1/29-2/2

Falcon Fever Week

PARK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

FALCONFLIERJanuary

2018

From first-year PCS parents Justin & Amanda Stocke(children grades K, 3, and 6, new in 2017)

We were drawn to Park because we wanted our children to be encouraged and prayed for, not expecting to receive that as well. Our first meeting with President Chris Nellermoe began in prayer, and the first thing he prayed for was our marriage! We did not see that coming. At our teacher conferences, we were prayed for again. Every staff member we’ve come in contact with shows the love of God not only to our three girls, but to us as parents. We’ve made many new friends, and our gracious welcome into the PCS Family makes us feel like we’ve been here for years. God continues to show us that Park was not only His plan for our kids, but our entire family. Park Christian is not just another school. It’s a place our family now calls home.What advice do you have for other families considering PCS? Sometimes we want to know things quicker than God reveals them. We have been prayerfully waiting years for God to reveal his plan for our kids’ education. God answered prayer with a new employment opportunity that simultaneously prompted a school change and unexpected financial

resources. God’s desire for our kids to attend Park Christian was beyond clear! While we faithfully (eagerly) waited, we talked to friends about Park, attended PCS events as observers, and even hired a few PCS girls to babysit! We got to know the school, students, and staff so when right time came, we were ready. My advice to others is to patiently do the same.“But those who trust in the Lord for help will find their strength renewed. They will rise on wings like eagles; they will run and not get weary; they will walk and not grow weak.” (Isaiah 40:31)

Park Christian was God’s plan for our entire FAMILY

Monday, January 88:00 – 11:30 am

Preview Dayfor inquiring students in grades 1-11

KINDERGARTENROUND-UPSThursday, January 18 and

Tuesdays, February 27 and March 205:00 - 6:00 pm

RSVP at 218-236-0500

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2 Students on the move

AM 1100 The Flag Student Athlete of the WeekKai Nellermoe was named The Flag 1100 Student Athlete of the week for his outstanding performance on the field, on the court, and in the classroom. Congratulations Kai!

Jr. High Knowledge BowlThe Junior High Knowledge Bowl team competed in Pelican Rapids in the Large School Division; one team tied for 2nd place, another team placed 4th, and another 8th (out of 16 teams). The team is coached by 2013 Alum, Ricky Feir. Congratulations team!

Congratulations to the 2017-18 Basketball Cheer team:Varsity: Jaida Croaker, Chloe Drummond, Amy Jacobson, Nicole Jasperse, Stella Kaster, Maggie Kerrins, *Casey Kremke, Julia Schiltz, Emmalee Schultz, Amanda Strom, Luci Suckert, *Mackenzie Weinberger, Haylee Ziton. (*captains)Junior High: Allison Aamodt, Sophie Beach, Madison Doeden, Rubie Dobbins, Sarah Horky, Eden Legatt, Rebecca Peterson, Kailyn Stocke. Quote from senior captain, Mackenzie Weinberger:“I decided to join the PCS cheer team my senior year because I don’t want to leave high school with any

regrets! It looked super fun and I wanted to take on a new challenge and adventure, even if it’s only for one season. I’m so glad I joined. I know I will never forget the great memories I’ve made.” These girls cheer at

the home JV and V games and are coached by Jessie Aamodt and student coach and senior, Paris Arnhalt. They create a lively, spirited environment that you will enjoy! See you in the stands!

The Minnesota State University Moorhead men and women‘s cross country team announced end of the year awards and 2017 PCS alumna, Emily Hultin received the Newcomer of the Year award! Congratulations Emily!

Kaycee and Tenley Endreson have been gifting PCS with some of the proceeds from their annual pumpkin sales for three years now. The girls grow pumpkins on a half an acre at their grandparent’s farm in Ada to pick and sell. Thank you for your hard work and generosity Kaycee and Tenley!!

Phillip L. Daniel E.

3IN THE CLASSROOM

How Do We Help Those in NeedPCS K-6th graders were blessed to have a special presentation December 21st by Ryan Lane, who is PCS parent, Jodi Raisl’s brother. Ryan came to know Christ early in life. After obtaining a Master of Public Health in Disaster Relief Management & Humanitarian Aid from the University of South Florida, Ryan joined Samaritan’s Purse as an Area Coordinator in Greece. Now, Ryan and his wife Megan are headed to Uganda with Samaritan’s Purse, to work on the multi-decade response with refugees from South Sudan and Rwanda.The primary goal of his presentation was to present a snapshot of what life looks like for a refugee, presented in such a way to make it understandable and personal (e.g. “imagine if you had to leave your home and go to your neighbor to ask for help”), and to share what the Bible has to say about helping those in need. Ask your child what they learned or how they were impacted by the presentation. We want helping those in need to be a pattern for life.

Hands-on Science Miss Pletcher‘s 3rd grade class had a hands-on science presentation on levers led by NDSU College of Engineering students. Thank you, Mr. Joel Hanson (PCS dad and NDSU engineering professor).

Simple Machines Lesson Brought to LifeTo study and learn about simple machines, students in Miss Johnson’s 3rd grade class made and tested catapults. It was a fun way to learn about simple machines, and the rabbits around PCS probably enjoyed some stray M-n-M’s!

Mrs. Spaulding’s Class Creates Book TrailersMrs. Spaulding’s 5th grade class had a red-carpet premiere party to watch the book trailers they created. Scan the QR codes to watch two samples. These kids are amazing!!!

Ellie’s Story – created by Kailyn

Wyland.

House of Robots – created by John

Biebighauser.

(Using your smart phone camera or app, hover over the QR code. You do not need a special app. Click on the trailer drop down and watch. They are really creative!)

Whitley T. Andrew L. Sawyer D.

Adam J. Lily R. Jayden H.

outside the classroom4

Speech TeamJoin the PCS Speech team! Speech is open to all 7-12th grade PCS students and is coached by Mrs. Striker and Mr. Nelson. The season begins the end of January and continues through March. Watch for details.

Lego LeagueFIRST® LEGO® League is not for the faint of heart! When Ms. Norby was interviewed as to the details of the FIRST® LEGO® League, all that these 19 4-6th graders were accomplishing sounded quite overwhelming and impressive. Their competition is all day Saturday, 1/20. They meet twice a week after school for an hour and fifteen minutes a time for 12 weeks to prepare for the competition. FIRST® LEGO® League challenges kids to think like scientists and engineers. During the HYDRO DYNAMICSSM season, teams will choose and solve a real-world problem in the Project. They will also build, test, and program an autonomous robot using LEGO® MINDSTORMS®technology to solve a set of missions in the Robot Game. Throughout their experience, teams will operate under the FIRST LEGO League signature set of Core Values, celebrating discovery, teamwork, and Gracious Professionalism®.

PCS thanks two engineers from John Deere and one from Integrity for volunteering their time to help our teams and to PCS coach, Ms. Kimberly Norby.Go Team!

Fill the DomePCS families donated almost 10,000 individual items during the Fill the Dome drive! Way to go team!

PCS Winter Co-op Fan Nights! Plan now to come out and support our winter co-op athletes!!Boys’ Swim and Dive – Fargo South/Shanley/PCS vs Dickinson & Mandan, featuring Tate Klug from PCS, Friday, 1/5, 5:00 pm, Fargo South High School, Entrance fees: Students - $4.00/Adults - $6.00Girls’ Hockey - West Fargo United Girls Hockey vs Warroad, featuring Maleah Stromme and Elise Stromme from PCS, Saturday, 2/3, 2:00, WF Sports arena, 520 32nd Ave W., West Fargo, ND 58078, Entrance fees:Students - $4.00/Adults - $6.00Boys’ Hockey - Fargo South/Shanley/PCS vs WF, featuring Alex Iverson from PCS, Tuesday, 2/6, 7:30 pm, Scheels arena, Entrance fees: Students $5.00/Adults $7.00. (This is the same night as the PA fundraiser at Uncle Maddio’s Pizza, 6-8 pm. Eat and enjoy a night of Hockey!)

Art ClubThe PCS Art club meets every Tuesday after school in the art room from 3:15 – 4:15 pm. The purpose of Art Club is to have a gathering where creative minds can come use their skills and create deeper relationships with each other. Their current project is to create a calendar, with student made watercolors, to help raise money for future Art Club projects. The Art Club is directed by Miss Stewart and is open to all 7th-12th grade students.

Paris A., Emmilee M., Ingrid S., Maleah S. Braden H. PCS Food Display

Y PCS SCHOOL CALENDAR

Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaySunday Monday Tuesday

JANUARY

MIP, 8:00 am, conf. room;ShakeyWednesday!!

Micah C.

Titus N.

Matthew S.

Kailyn S.

MIP, 8:00 am, conf. room;

No school. Office closed.

No school. Office closed.

Classes resume; MIP, 8:00 am, conf. room;ShakeyWednesday!!

7/8th gradeBoys’ Basketball starts.

Boys’ Co-op Swim & Dive PCS fan night, 5:00 pm, Fgo S.

K-6 & 7-12 Chapel, 8:10 am, Guests welcome.Preview Day, 8-11:30 am.4/5/6th gr. BBB starts.

Geography Bee, 1:25 pm, gym;PA mtg, 6:30 pm, library;

set up for Fun Fair, 3:00 pm, everyone welcome!

4-7 pm, PCS

No school. Teacher in-service.

Applebee’s fundraiser (8th grade DC trip), 11 am- close at any local Applebees.

End of semester 1.

First Lego League competition.

Booster Club meeting, 7:00 pm, PCS.

K-3 & 7-12 Chapel, 8:10 am, Guests welcome. Science Fair.

Jr High Ski trip;

Tournament of Champions. FALCON FEVER WEEK!

4-6 & 7-12 Chapel, 8:10 am, Guests welcome; Spelling Bee, 9:15 am, gym.

MIP, 8:00 am, conf. room;

MIP, 8:00 am, conf. room;ShakeyWednesday!!

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7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31 1 2

Kinder-garten Round-up, 5:00 pm.

Ellika J.

Mackenzie R.

6 CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS

Jingle Bell SingersThomas S., Macie O., Layton B.

Myla C., Jane D.

Lincoln L., Iris S., Norah M.Anna Kate K.

Jack K., Eleanor H.

Ezra B.

Tony W., Tanner K., Ella R.

? ? Joely C.

Eli D.

Braden L., Jason J., Owen F.

Hannah N., Prince A.

?Ella S.Meg R.

Darien B., Brock A., Steele S.

Mrs. Leedahl’s class

CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS 7

Makayla P.

Pictures of the Elementary and

Jr/Sr High Christmas programs will be in

the next Falcon Flier issue.

Lincoln L. Ella R.Norah M.

Georgia L., Julia M., Brock A. Halli H., Cameron K., Lauren K. Ashley H., Sam C.

String Ensemble the Pioneer House

Jacob C.

K Christmas Program

4th grade choir

5th graders

8 SAVE THE DATE

Saturday, 1/134:00-7:00 pm

In the Gym, Fine Arts room,Hallway, Art room, and Commons

Fun community building event

sponsored by the PCS Parent Association

15 games Snacks and prizes! Dinner available to purchase2 inflatables

$5.00 for unlimited play

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Something for everyone!

Saturday, 1/134:00-7:00 pm

In the Gym, Fine Arts room,Hallway, Art room, and Commons

Fun community building event

sponsored by the PCS Parent Association

15 games Snacks and prizes! Dinner available to purchase2 inflatables

$5.00 for unlimited play

PARK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Something for everyone!

Delta Hotels by Marriott, FargoYou don’t want to miss this evening! Plan now to sponsor a table, provide an auction item, invite friends, help with the event…..call 218-236-0500 and ask for Teresa or Shari to find out how you

can be involved!

Senior picture deadline February 1st CLASS OF 2018 - please send the following pictures: 1. Digital picture for yearbook. Headshot, color, portrait

layout. Send to: lburgstahler@parkchristianschool.org2. Hard copy, wallet size, portrait layout, color, head

shot: for wall mounted senior class frame. Give to Mrs. Noyes in the office.

3. Scanned (or hard copy that will be returned) baby picture for the yearbook and JS banquet.

Send to lburgstahler@parkchristianschool.org

Geography & Spelling BeesGeography Bee - Tuesday 1/9, 1:25 pm, gymSpelling Bee – Monday, 1/29, 9:15 am, gymFour students from each grade (grades 4-8) will compete in these school level competitions. Please come and enjoy the Bees!

Friday and Saturday, January 26-27All students involved in PCS and Co-op Athletics (grades 7-12) and their parents will be expected to work a shift during the TOC. Please put this important date on your calendar.This tournament is the major fund raiser for our Booster Club to support our Athletic Department.

Saturday, April 14

Annual PCS Athletics Fundraiser - Tournament

of Champions

Boys and Girls Basketball Teams

Jr. High Girls Basketball Team

2018

Hosted by impactgiveback.org. 24-hour fundraising

event

PARENT RESOURCES 9

Holiday Lights at Lindenwood ParkWe hope you had a chance to go through the park and see all the displays this December. Thank you to the PA for checking on the display throughout the month.

Heaven’s Angels Fund Thank you to the Parent Association and those who gave so generously to gift all the staff with a monetary remembrance through the Heaven’s Angels Fund. The faculty and staff are touched by your thoughtfulness and care.

Faculty & Staff Meals for P/T Conference EveningsA huge thank you from all the faculty and staff for the delicious soup dinners for P/T conference evenings, provided by the PA and 8th grade class families!!

Monday, 1/29- Athlete vs MathleteTuesday, 1/30- Character Day

Wednesday, 1/31- Wacky WednesdayThursday, 2/1- Denim Day

Friday, 2/2- Falcon Fever Day

Continuous Enrollment – What’s different?

You only fill out enrollment data once. After that, your child is enrolled until you tell us they are not. It’s that easy!

Early in January you will receive an e-mail with a link to the Continuous Enrollment Contract. Before the February 6th deadline, click on this link and follow the instructions. The $100 Classroom Reservation fee will appear on your March SMART Tuition statement. If you do not plan on enrolling your student/s at PCS for the 2018-19 school year, you will need to notify the school in writing by February 6th at tnickel@parkchristianschool.org. After February 6, 2018, the Classroom Reservation fee will be $150.00 per student.

Falcon Fever Week Dress Up Days Announced

Madeline L., Mia M., Avery A., Ellika J.

some of the 4th gr. Girls Basketball Team1st grade Operation Bandaid field trip

Griffin L., Ian W., Parker P., Harry W., Ryan N.

What’s your why? These are a few responses to the ‘What does PCS do well’ portion of the recent parent survey:

PCS is the best!! The staff and administration is second to NONE! Best President EVER! The most friendly, helpful, joyful office ladies. I see PCS live out its mission every single day through kids and adults that love the Lord.Our hearts overflow with thankfulness for PCS – having teachers who can freely talk about Jesus and pray through challenging situations, be able to give students hope and real encouragement. The foundation our kids are getting here is solid. For that we say a deep-heartfelt ‘thank you’!We love the small school/family environment. Student/teacher ratio – much appreciated. Love the intermingle of Elementary/middle school/

high school. Support of the teachers is very appreciated!We are beyond grateful for the true sacrifice their teachers make to serve in a place like PCS. Our kids feel safe, loved & accepted here. Thank you!Prayer and spiritual leadership by teachers and staff is above and beyond. The teachers exceed our expectations and have nurtured our kids well!We love the communication – e-mail, newsletters, timely updates.DC trip, shoeboxes, food drives, 7/8th grade retreat, the many programs you put on, service projects, extra-curricular opportunities, volunteering opportunities…..Keeping high standards, Preparing students for college, Teaching kids how to be independent learners,SMART room, Access to teacher help is awesome. To name a few! Thank you for your responses.

One family’s why….Mrs. Messelt teaches 9th grade Bible. At the end of each semester, she writes a note to each student to nurture their growth and encourage them with scripture. Mrs. Nickel had a conversation with one young man’s mom who had received such a note from Mrs. Messelt. That note was instrumental in him returning to PCS the next year. The entire family (grandparents and parents alike) were very touched by the effort a teacher took to know their child and to encourage him to keep pursuing his relationship with Jesus. To repeat what many of you said, “We are so thankful for PCS!”