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Wednesday
Whatnot
November 18, 2009
From
the Principal’s Desk
Psalm 23:3
“… he
restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.”
At this time of year we usually focus on thanksgiving,
which is entirely appropriate, although I sometimes wish I could remain totally
focused on thanksgiving year round. Anyway, I was thinking about thanksgiving
this morning and for some reason Psalm 23 popped into my mind again. In my
reading of this Psalm, four words really jumped off the page at me,
“… he restores my
soul”.
What a fantastic promise. God actually cares
enough about me, as an individual that he will reach down into the very depths
of my being, my SOUL, and offer restoration. Those simple words say so much
about God’s care for us. Sometimes in the business of life I am afraid this is
forgotten. I know that in my life that happens and I am thankful that he
restores this sometimes tired and frustrated soul.
At MVCS, it is our desire that students grow
to appreciate and understand what an all knowing and caring God we serve. No matter
where students wind-up serving God in their post school years, we have a desire
that they come to fully understand what a caring God they have. When your life
may be in despair and you may not feel God’s presence he is still there, even
in the darkest of hours or in the mundane business of life and you are tired,
he will restore your soul.
WHAT AN AWESOME GOD WE SERVE!
Thanksgiving Noon Dismissal on Nov. 25
Next Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 11:15 we will have our Thanksgiving Chapel in the high school. School will be dismissed at noon. The buses will be running.
School Closure Information
If for some reason we need to cancel or
postpone the start of school please be advised of the following:
1. We try and make a decision as soon as
possible for school closure. Typically we try to make the decisions before 6:30
AM.
2. We do not automatically dismiss
based on the local public school’s decision although Mr. De Jong
does consult with them in most cases.
3. Contact points for information.
a.
Radio – Praise 106FM, KAPS 660, KBRC 1430
b.
TV – King 5, KOMO 4, KIRO 7
c.
WEB – www.MVCWA.com
d.
We do put a message on the school phone.
Board Nominations
It is once again time for the Board to
receive nominations for the Board of Directors. This year the terms of 5 board
members are up. If you are a member in good standing of the MVCS Association,
are willing and able to sign a Board form of subscription and have a desire to
serve on the Board of Directors, please contact Mr. De Jong
at school. E-mail-pdejong@mvcwa.com.
Information as to duties and responsibilities will be provided upon request. Your
request will be forwarded to the Board Nominating Committee for
consideration. The Association Meeting
will be held on March 1,2009.
Legacy
Giving Report
I want to thank all of you who have already
signed up for the monthly LEGACY GIVING Campaign or donated to this annual
campaign by contributing with a one time donation for this year. Our goal of
gathering $170,000.00 for this year is underway and I am happy to report the
progress being made.
Monthly
giving = $2,015.44 per month or $24,185.28
annually
One
time yearly giving totals - $10,550.00
Total $24,735.28
We are
grateful for those who have participated thus far. To date we have in excess of 40 Legacy Givers. PRAISE GOD. If we could
have 200 folks to give an average of $50.00 per month to our LEGACY MONTHLY
CAMPAIGN and have several other contribute larger one-time checks we feel that
we could easily reach our goal.
We
would ask that you prayerfully consider how you might participate in our annual
campaign. We will be blessed by your gift at whatever level God leads you to
contribute.
Report Cards
Report cards were mailed home for middle and high school students last Friday, Nov. 13. If you did not receive your child’s report card please contact the school office.
MVCS 23rd Annual Cookie Walk is Saturday, December 12, 2009!
Each family is asked to bake 300 bite size Christmas cookies (1-2 inches in size). Volunteers are needed, see attached sign up sheet and call me to volunteer! It’s an easy way to get your volunteer hours!
In addition to what is on the sign up sheet we are in need of people to distribute flyers around town, contact business with reader boards and contact Retirement Centers about pre orders (that will be delivered). If you can help, please call me. Also, if you do not see your name on this list and you signed up at the beginning of the school year to help, please call and let me know. Lisa 360-708-0263.
Superintendent/Director of Mission Advancement
JOB OPENING and POSTING
JOB DESCRIPTION
After several years of capable
leadership by a P-8 Principal and a Head of School/9-12 Principal, we envision
adding to our leadership team a Superintendent/Director of Mission Advancement
who will provide creative leadership to the school and its community. Duties of
the Superintendent will include supervision of other administrative personnel
and overall management of school operations, while the Director of Mission
Advancement position will involve focused marketing to target groups in and
beyond our school community, with emphasis on promotion of the school’s
Biblical, culturally engaging mission. Position to start July
1, 2010.
QUALIFICATIONS
We seek a visionary leader who will be
an effective voice of our school--a passionate, committed Christian, who can
effectively nurture ongoing support from all levels of our school community and
beyond. Candidates with advanced degrees and 3 years or more experience in
organizational leadership will be given priority.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: December 4, 2009
Carpenter Needed
Individual with carpentry framing experience needed to build a platform for the spring play. Will be mounted on casters and pivot. Contact Ms. Hansen for specifications and to volunteer (chansen@mvcwa.com). Thank you!
Christmas at Bargains Galore
Come, shop
at Bargains Galore,
Hot Lunch We Need Volunteers
Please call or email Fay White if you can help out. Call 360-424-5979 or email faywhite@verizon.net
Nov 20 – Chicken strips, rice pilaf, veggies, fruit, cake
Workers
-- Becky Twedt,
Kelly Dodd, Janet Dempsey, Jennifer VanBerkum, and
Jim Poortinga from 11:30-2:00. We still need 2 more volunteers for this
Friday.
Dec. 4 – Spaghetti, garlic bread, green salad, fruit, ice cream
Workers – Fay White, Janet Dempsey, Marilyn Oliver,
Michelle Eldridge, Jessica Poppe, Sue Krienen and Pam Dougliss from
11:30-2:00
School Calendar
Nov. 25 Thanksgiving Chapel 11:15, Noon Dismissal
Nov. 24 & 25 Thanksgiving Break
Requested Announcements
"This
information has been distributed to you through
Yuletide
Concert
Amy Muia would
like to invite the MVCS community to usher in Yuletide with the first concert
of the season! The exceptional NOEL harp ensemble, dressed in richly colored
medieval costumes, begins its fourth season on Thanksgiving weekend with a
merry evening of words and music. Listeners will hear kickin'
Celtic renditions of familiar carols from around the world, as well as the
classical strains of Christmas works, all performed with Celtic and classical
harps, strings, flute, percussion, and poetry. NOEL appears in
World View Discussion Group
Dr. Al Greene,
long-time educator in
November Music Concert
Saturday,
November 14th at 7:00 PM,
Dr. Balabanova’s program will include piano works by Chopin and
Scryabin as well as a work by the Armenian composer Bagdasarian. Proceeds from the concert will benefit local
students studying piano in the
Attachments
Cookie Walk, Gift Cards