Important Days in MARCH

Wednesday – Friday, 3/7-9No MHD busing

Monday, 3/19Preview DayTuesday, 3/20

Kindergarten Round-upFriday, 3/23End of Qtr 3

Thursday, 3/29Spiritual Emphasis Day

Friday, 3/30No School. Office Closed.

Happy Easter!

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KINDERGARTENROUND-UP

Tuesday,March 20

5:00 - 6:00 pm

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PREVIEW DAYfor inquiring students in 1st-11th grade

We are so thankful for and believe whole-heartedly in the mission of

Park Christian School.Trevor & Amy Hausauer

Monday, March 198:00-11:30 am

Jack K., Liam G.

2 Students on the move

Voice of Democracy ContestMackenzie Weinberger, 12th grade, was awarded first place locally and third place in the District for her speech written and recorded for the V.F.W. Voice of Democracy Speech Contest. Signe Harris, 11th grade, was awarded 2nd place for PCS and Lauren Knoll, 10th grade, was awarded 3rd place for PCS. Voice of Democracy Commander, Roger Christopherson, and the Auxiliary Chair, Karen Haugen, presented the awards.

Spelling BeeCongratulations to this year‘s Spelling Bee Champion: Sophia Beach. This is her 2nd consecutive year to win the school level contest. Sophia went on to be the co-champion of the Regional Bee held in Fergus Falls and placed second at the state Bee representing PCS! Co-runner-ups: Leah Jost and Eden Gale. Grade 4: Levi Anderson, Annika Johnson, Bridger Weekley, Ian Wood; alternate – Kennedy BormannGrade 5: John Biebighauser, Hadley Christianson, Jonathan Harms, Hazel Striker; alternate – Kennedy MassethGrade 6: Joshua Messelt, Isaiah Quanbeck, Kailyn Stocke, Jason Straus; alternate – Rebecca PetersonGrade 7: Brynlee Christianson, Eden Gale, Evan Knoll, Parker Payne; alternate – William LarsonGrade 8: Sophia Beach, Blake Iverson, Leah Jost, Nate Krause; alternate – Alex StromPCS is proud of all the contestants and alternates!

Speech TeamElizabeth Krause earned a superior ribbon at the DGF speech meet with her Informative Speech.Lizzy Young earned a medal in Honor Finals in Storytelling at the Fergus Falls Otter Oration meet.The speech team consists of Carl Bumgarner, Sam Carlson, Nate and Elizabeth Krause, and Lizzy Young. Speech is coached by Mrs. Striker and Mr. Nelson.

PCS Mathletes Participate in MathCountsPark Christian School was among twelve area schools that participated in the MathCounts competition held at MSUM. The mission of MathCounts is to inspire excellence, confidence and curiosity in middle school students through fun and challenging math problems. Our team (Nate Krause, Leah Jost, Ben Carlson, and Ethan Hansen) placed 3rd in the competition. Leah Jost placed 13th as an individual out of about 100 participants. The other PCS students who participated were Austin Carlson, Andrew Ysteboe, Emma Ziebarth, Camille Deringer, Phillip Lien and Will Larson.Kathy Hanson, coach of the PCS Mathletes, would like to thank the students for their hard work in preparing for this challenging event.

3STUDENTS ON THE MOVE

PCS Science Fair Awards 20187th grade:1st Place – Evan Knoll2nd Place – Jenna Reimche3rd Place – Belle SuckertHonorable Mentions: Brynlee Christenson, Ethan Hansen, Josh Lien, Caleb Swiers, Iboembom Tofibam, and Maggie Waslaski.8th grade:1st Place – Nathan Krause2nd Place – Emma Erkenbrack3rd Place – Madison DoedenHonorable Mentions: Ben Carlson, Daniel Erickson, Riley Erkenbrack, Blake Iverson, Leah Jost, Colin Kerrins, Eden Legatt, and Elly Ludemann.10th grade:1st Place – Lauren Knoll2nd Place – Elizabeth Krause3rd Place – Halli HeimbuchHonorable Mentions: Jacob Jelinski, Karley Motschenbacher, Delia Roisum, and Gabby Sandman.

Here’s Karley in Mrs. Leedahl’s K class, sitting beside Emma Kiemele, who had just hit her 1,000th point! Also pictured: Allison Lien, Will Lavelle, Ethan Jorgensen, Anna Koslowsky, Gabby Sandman, and Ashley Hansen.

Congratulations to sophomore, Karley Motschenbacher for hitting her 1,000th point in the LPA game 2/5.

The FLAG 1100 Student Athlete of the WeekAshley Hansen was named The Flag 1100 Student Athlete of the Week. Congratulations Ashley!

7th graders

8th graders

10th graders

One Act Play Mrs. Ashworth, Mikayla L,

Alyssa T., Jen F.

Kendra B. Tenley E. Tenley B.

PCS NEWS4PA UpdateA shout out to the band and choir students who did a great job volunteering at the Uncle Maddio‘s fundraiser night 2/6. The PA is able to help fund a small portion of their upcoming trip.The Parent Association meetings are open to everyone at PCS. Meeting are the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm, in the library. Please make a difference and join!A reminder for everyone to keep saving Family Fare receipts, Country Hearth loaves for learning UPC‘s, and Box Tops for Education!Sign up for the Cash Wise program at https://www.morerewards.com and choose Park Christian School to direct your rewards.

*Attended since Pre-K

*AnnaGraceZiebarth

*BrockAamodt

ParisArnhalt

*NoahBechtold

*DarienBogenreif

*ChloeDrummond

*Braden Hagen

*CameronKnoll

Thomas Koslowsky

Ashton Payne

IsaacSawchuk

AnnaSkarphol

ClaireSteinberg

Maleah Stromme

IngridSwanson

*JacobThompson

Mackenzie Weinberger

BrevinSuch

PCS to Host Concert“Totally Bananaz For Jesus” from Nashville, TN will perform live in concert 3/19, 8:10 AM for K-6th Spiritual Emphasis Day. TBFJ shares a unique blend of music, drama, humor, inflatable props, video clips, and special effects to communicate simple truths of the Gospel to students across the nation! Parents and siblings are invited to attend the concert. After the concert, students will bring home letters offering your family the opportunity to sponsor a needy child at the “orange table” Tuesday morning. We encourage you to prayerfully consider this with your daughter or son!Check out more at TotallyBananazForJesus.com

L I V E I N C O N C E R T !

Monday, Mar. 19 at 8:10 AM

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chapel servicespecial K-6th grade

Park Christian School

Remember to order flowers, vegetables and herbs from the

8th grade spring plant sale. Order forms will

be sent home with your child. Due 4/22

$2,500 Gift!Gate City Bank surprised Park Christian School with a gift of $2,500 as a winner of their nomination contest for #GivingHeartsDay! Thank you Gate City Bank for supporting the community!

H PCS SCHOOL CALENDAR

Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaySunday Monday Tuesday

MARCH

Jenna R.

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25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Camille D.

Andrew L. Maria K.

Annika A.

No School;Office Closed; School resumes Tuesday, 4/3.

3/5 Elementary Girls Volleyball 3/12 V Track & Field 3/19 Jr High & V Golf Baseball Softball

4-6th &7-12th chapels, 8:10 am, guests welcome;Elementary GVB starts.

No MHDBusingShakey Wed;MIP, 8:00 am,conf. room;Spaghetti Dinner @ Triumph Moorhead, 5-6 pm. No MHD Busing No MHD Busing

K-3rd &7-12th chapels, 8:10 am, guests welcome;V Track & Field starts; PCS night @ Skate City, 6-8 pm

PA meeting, 6:30 pm, Library. Everyone welcome!

MIP, 8:10 am,conf. room

Booster Club Mtg,7:00 pm, PCS.

Preview DayK-6th Spiritual Emphasis Day & special concert; JH & V Golf, Baseball, & Softball starts; Jr Parent mtg, 6:30 pm, library FACTS tuition assistance application deadline.

K Round-up; Senior High Choir & Band Concert, 7 pm.

MIP, 8:10 am,conf. room;Shakey Wednesday

End ofQtr 3;All School Bingo Night (8th gr fundraiser) Doors open at 5, Bingo starts at 6pm.

K-3rd &7-12thchapels, 8:10 am, guests welcome;Jr High Track & Field and Girls Soccer starts.

MIP, 8:10 am,conf. room

7-12th gr. Spiritual Emphasis Day

Last day to order Yearbooks.

Spring plant order forms due in office

PCS THEATRE CAMP

for students entering1st-6th grades,Monday – Friday, June 18-29.

Two sessions/limited to 25 campers/session.Director: Ginger Williams. Registrations due by May 21.

Ashley H. Karley M.Hannah H.Levi R.Madden S.Thomas S.

Elisabeth S.

Levi A.

Ian W.

Ivan R.

Liza T.

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Friday, 3/31 LAST DAY TO ORDER A 2017-18 YEARBOOK!

Spring Sport Start Dates: 3/26 Jr High Track & Field Girls Soccer 4/2 JH and V Girls Tennis

Elementary GBB Camp 6/18-21, 12:30-2:30 pmIncoming 1st-6th grades

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Feed My Starving Children260 5th-12th grade students, parents, and staff from Park Christian School packed 319 boxes including 68,904 meals. That equates to 189 kids receiving one meal a day for one year for Feed My Starving Children.

pcs happenings

Jr. High Ski Trip

Mrs. Weinberger’s class celebrated100% continuous enrollment by deadline.

The Class of 2018 2018 Class Olympic Champs!

Parker P., Ethan H.

Jenna R., Annabelle S.,Mr. Levang, Allison A.

Elliana L., Camille D., Annabelle S., Jenna R., Mary H.

7expansion update

The dark red portions of the building in the rendering represents the new construction portions of Phase 1, and the light red represents the areas that will be renovated during Phase 1. Our goal is to have Phase 1 complete by August 1, 2019.Dark blue represents the new construction in Phase 2, and light blue represents the areas that will be renovated during Phase 2. No date has been set to begin Phase 2 as we only have the funds in place to complete Phase 1 at this time.If you know of anyone who would be willing to partner with PCS to make this entire plan a reality, please contact Chris Nellermoe, PCS President.

The month of February was a very busy month for the PCS Expansion Team. Construction documents were wrapped up and the project will hit the streets of Fargo/Moorhead for bidding. By the end of March, we will award the project to the various contractors with the goal of beginning construction in May!This expansion and renovation is being designed so we can construct it in several phases to meet our needs and build within the amount of money that is raised for this project. We will only build what we can pay for.

Winter Sports Senior Athletes

Maleah S.

Chloe D., Paris A., Thomas K., Darien B., Steele S., Brock A., Mackenzie W.Chloe D., Ingrid S., Kurt M., Allyson K., Anna S.

8 falcon fever week

Kadin S.

Selah L., Macie O.

Gabriana H., Mollie R.

Tenley E.Zoe L.

Josh L.Alex R., Zach T.Tanner K.Allyson K.

Braden L.

Avery A., Bailey M., Brooklyn F., Ellika J.

Emma B., Luci S., Regan N., Elliana J.

Ellen K.

Evan K.

Bridger C., Josiah C., Fitta J.

Tyson Z., John T., Khloe M., Segen M., Christian S., Titus N., Hudson M.

Grace W., Priscilla A., Aubrey S.

falcon fever week 9

Abigail G. Avery A., Anna S.

Kadin S., Sarah H., Rebecca P., Ellie R., Rubie D.

Nicholas B., Zion T.

Josh B., Chris C., Karson F., Alex D., Alex I., Jake M., Jacob S.

Leah J., Casey K., Amanda S. Mrs. Reinowski’s 2nd graders Lizzy Y., Anika C.

Emma E., Sophia B., Ariana M., Madison D., Leah J., Eden L.

Pep band

Tessa H., Halli H., Lauren K., Ciena A., Georgia L.

Chris S.

Halle T., Braden L., Jason J.

Krista W., Kylee W.

10 Valentine’s day

Iris S.Prince A. Jacob C. Makayla P.

Jason J. Anna Kate K.

K Valentine Mother’s Tea

Mrs. Leedahl’s Class

Mrs. Ryding’s Class

6th grade Waffles

Madeline L., Anna S., Avery A.Caleb L., Josh M., Alex R.

Bailey M., Brooklyn F., Mia M., Rubie D.Kadin S., Titus L., Jason S., Skyler W.

Tony W.

Valentine’s day 11

Blake I., Colin K., Emma E., Madison D.

Caleb B., Rollie B., Nate K., Andrew H., Max A.

Ella J.

Alex S., Austin C., Riley E., Ariana & Talia M.

Cody B., Colin K. Ella R.Layton B.

Elliana & Madeline L.

Andrew H., Rubie D., Max A.

Elliana L., Sophia B., Mathew S., Gabe R., Phillip L.

Eden L., Leah J., Daniel E., Presley W., Ben C.

Galatians 6:2 instructs us to carry one another‘s burdens and Hebrews 1:6 tells us that God is well-pleased when we do so. What a privilege it is to call Adam Stevens a friend, classmate, and brother in Christ! We, the junior class, want to come together alongside Adam, financially, emotionally, and spiritually, to make his burden lighter.Already we have been able to contribute to Adam‘s fight in a few tangible ways. Many of us helped make puppy chow for the ‘Eat ‚em for Adam’ fundraising campaign, spreading awareness along with powdered sugar. We also made grey brain cancer awareness ribbons to sell at basketball games. During our grey-out nights, Adam‘s color is worn on the court, in the stands, and on our ‘Team Adam’ t-shirts.We are so glad to be a part of supporting and encouraging Adam in his fight against cancer! We‘re fighting for Adam, in the name of Jesus, whose hand we‘ve seen in all of it.

One hundred and twenty-six families completed the survey in November which equates to 48%. Thank you! We will continue to seek your input annually. Next fall we will be seeking feedback from all PCS stakeholders (parents, students, alumni, and staff) using a norm reference survey for our 2019 re-accreditation.The following are some big picture results communicated to us from the fall 2017 survey. Over the next months we will continue to report the survey data to you. This month will focus on reporting the area of being Christ-centered, using the following rubric:

1–Strongly disagree 2–Disagree 3–Neutral 4–Agree 5–Strongly Agree

Christ-centered: you reported that PCS remains Christ-centered and focused on Jesus in all that we do – Glory to God!Strength areas you reported were:

1. Variety of Christ-centered opportunities at PCS (scoring at an average of 4.90)2. Growth in knowledge of the Bible (average score of 4.81)3. Exposure to God’s plan for salvation (average score of 4.63)

Areas that you agree we are doing well in, yet were scored slightly lower included: 1. My child has been encouraged to transfer biblical knowledge form their head to their heart (average score of 4.52)2. Our family actively participates in the local church (average score of 4.49)3. My child is able to defend his or her faith (average score of 4.01)

When asked the question, ‘What does PCS do well?’, you responded with the following themes:Faith is infused in every aspect, integrates Christ well, prayer, the word of God is engrained in my child’s life, Jesus is the focus of worship/teaching, all things, the teacher and staff show a strong commitment to Christ, encourages kids in living Christ-centered, Jesus is incorporated in all subject areas.

When asked the question, ‘How can PCS improve?’ you responded with the following themes:Teaching how to have Christ-centered relationships with each other, safely help kids understand/experience life outside of the school walls, focusing on heart change vs. being good or doing good, and spiritual teachings that relate to teens and their lives.

Next month: Academics

Fall 2017 Survey – REPORTING THE RESULTS

Team Adamwritten by Nicole Jasperse