Redwood Christian School Eagle Update 8/24 – 9/4

Submitted by RCS Staff in RCS News & Events on August 26, 2016

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Devotional Thought:
Luke 10:27: “And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”

This verse tells us how loving God works in progression. We must first love God with all of our heart so that the Holy Spirit can permeate our innermost being. Loving God with all of our soul follows where our volition is undergirded with all of our strength so that we pursue our love for God in the mightiest way. Loving God with all of our heart, soul and strength allows for the transformation and renewal of our minds so that we will think in a way that shows and demonstrates to God our love and devotion. Once we are in step with loving God with our whole being, we are able to transfer that love to others where we put into practice loving our neighbor as we would ourselves. What a fantastic honor it is to be part of God’s kingdom as we love God with our “everything.”

In Christ, Curt Russell, Director of Instructional Development

Mr. Hearne’s Recommended Resources:
• Norcal Patch – Does My Child Need an ADHD Assessment?
• Dr. Kevin Leman Podcast – The 3 Hardest Parts of Parenting
• Cynthia Tobias Video Blog – A Matter of Style – What I Like About You

2016-17 Theme:
Love God

August Theme Verse:
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all  your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”

Upcoming Games:

HS Volleyball:

8/31 @ San Leandro
4:30pm JV Girls
6:00pm Var Girls
9/1 @ Holy Names (played at Jamtown)
3:30pm JV Girls
5:00pm Var. Girls
9/3 @ NorCal Tournament (played at Novato HS)
8:30am Var Girls
9/7 @ Bentley
4:00pm JV Girls
5:15 Var Girls
9/8 vs Berean Christian @ HOME
4:00pm JV Girls
5:30 Var Girls
9/9 vs Valley Christian @ HOME
4:30pm Var Girls

HS Soccer:

8/30 @ Oakland Military Institute (played at Coast Guard Island)
4:00pm Var Boys
9/1 vs Drew @ HOME
4:00pm Var Boys
9/1 vs Making Waves @ HOME
5:45pm JV Boys
9/7 vs St Joseph @ HOME
4:00pm Var Boys
9/9 @ Athenian
4:00pm JV Boys
9/9 vs North Valley Baptist @ HOME
4:00pm Var Boys

HS Tennis:

8/30 vs Tennyson @ HOME
4:00pm Var Girls
9/1 @ Athenian (played at Diablo Country Club)
4:00pm Var Girls
9/7 vs St Joseph @ HOME
4:00pm Var Girls

SB 1146 Update:

We emailed RCS parents about SB 1146 back during the summer, the proposed bill restricting religious liberty- of private, religious colleges. The collective efforts of religious liberty minded people and organizations have paid off. The bill was amended to allow private, religious colleges to continue to educate students based upon their mission statement. For more information, click here for an excellent summary from Christianity Today.

RCS Electives:

Electives will officially begin on the RCE campus on Tuesday, August 30th. The electives offered to students for the 2016-17 school year will be:

• Basic Computing/Keyboarding
• Robotics
• Royal Choir (full school year)
• Strategic Game Club
• Study Hall
• Students will be able to choose a 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th choice for each quarter.

“Fabulous Five” As Reported By RCS Teachers:

I have asked each teacher to let me know the most fabulous thing that happened at RCS in the last week. On Tuesday mornings, Mr. Huemoeller, Mr. Warner, and I go through them and pick the “Fabulous Five” to share with parents.

Mr. Hendren – I was really excited to see so many students in AP World History this year; they are really taking up the challenge of a class that is really 4 years ahead of their grade level. Despite their anxiety there was definitely a sense of determination.

Mrs. Conley – A second grader who gets lost in a book so much she lets out delightful giggles, states after 30 minutes “I wish I could read longer.” Our quiet reading time is actually quiet (except for her occasional giggle!)

Mr. Huemoeller – The opportunity to pray with families, in our parking lot, on the first day of school.

Mrs. Vanegas – Taking pictures of my awesome class with their “adventure” gear this week. They are ready for 3rd grade. #adventureisoutthere (click to see photos)

Miss Sierra – I love experiments. Kids scream & laugh because what they expect doesn’t always happen. Even with dropping meter sticks and catching them, we learned the scientific method. (click to watch video)

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