CCS Winter Newsletter 2012 - Covenant Christian School

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COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Highlights
From the Heart of Dr. Nina
Bissett
CCS Christmas Celebration
Firehouse @ CCS
Community Week
Student Leadership Council.
Dear CCS Family and Friends:
CCS Sports
CCS Parent Corner
Donor Section
CCS Fundraising
Rincón de Español (Spanish
Corner)
Happy New Year and welcome to the year 2013! Kaboom! Yes, we at
Covenant Christian School are blasting-in and we hope everyone had a
wonderful Christmas and New Year's celebration. It is truly good to hear
the excitement that some of you have celebrated the season with
families and friends! You can never make a mistake when you celebrate
it with those close to your heart. It is indeed a good gesture of building
memories in our loved ones' lives.
Contact us
Announcement
We at Covenant Christian School would like to thank you all for your
support and we speak blessings of love, joy, peace, good health, grace,
prosperity and more of God for all our students, parents, staff,
volunteers, donors and board for the year 2013!
Let's get connected and stay tuned-in with our winter newsletter! Maybe
Check our website
covenantchristianaurora.org enjoy a hot drink as you cuddle in the cold weather, while you read our
newsletter or maybe just being cozy sitting by the fire! Brrrr...
Upcoming Event
::DATE CHANGE::
Huntley Brown Concert
Annual Spring Concert
Friday, March 22, 2013
Mark Your Calendar!
Quick Links
From the Heart of Dr. Nina Bissett
HEAVEN'S LOSS
Recently while reading about missionary
Hudson Taylor's life sacrifice and dedication
to spread the gospel to China from 18531905, he cited these interesting words:
"Measure thy life by loss instead of gain;
Not by the wine drunk, but the wine poured
forth;
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For love's strength standeth in love's
sacrifice;
And whoso suffers most hath most to give."
Sponsors
Belcastro Family
In loving memory of
Anthony T. Belc astro, Sr.
Dan Coleman & Family
Allan Garage Door
I
discovered
that he was
quoting from a
sermon given in
1848 by Italian
priest Ugo Bassi
in a hospital
filled
with
Dr. Nina Bissett
hopeless,
Principal
suffering ones.
Although written over 170 years ago, the
message still remains. God sent His only
Son----a loss for Heaven, but gain for
mankind. His only Son proved His strength and mighty power by pouring
out His life for us on the cross as a sacrifice of love. He suffered the
most for us to give us His best.
During the Christmas season and
with the arrival of the New Year may
we imitate our Creator as we
continue to lift our voices of
gratitude and praise to God for the
treasure and blessings of our
children, friends, churches, country,
and our school while remembering to
give freely and sacrificially to others,
not for our own gain but for His
Glory!
For Christ and His School,
Dr. Nina Bissett, EdD
CCS Christmas Celebration
Fairview Dental
Integrated Insurance
Brokerage Services, Inc
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FEAR NOT FACTOR
Kathy Brothers Remax
Marquez Tax Services, Inc
Last Christmas program theme
was the Fear Not Factor,
coordinated by our music
teacher Mrs. Justine Hasulube,
and performed by our own
students from Grades 1 to 8.
The program brought a lot of
laughter and enjoyment from
the audience but with a
powerful message of Jesus's
birth spoken by the angels in
the play. Yes, fear not and let's
not forget why Jesus came to
earth... to save us!
Mother's Pancake House &
Restaurant
Reel Stories Video
Part of the Christmas celebration is the Reach Out & Give project at
school.
Preschool: Decorated cookies to share with Westminster Church
staff; donated toys for needy child for Christmas
Kindergarten: Collected toys for Mooseheart and overseas;
Christmas cards for nursing homes
1st/2nd Grade: Community Caroling and Christmas Cards, Gifts
for WPC trees (1 boy, 1 girl), Alphabet Book for Preschool
3rd/4th Grade: Blessed our school custodian Mr. Hankerson by
cleaning the classroom for him and leaving him cookies; sent
Christmas card to Captian Brittany Schick in the U.S. Air Force;
Christmas carolling with Jr. High to Constitution House
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Christmas carolling with Jr. High to Constitution House
5th/6th Grade: Feed My Starving Children (packed meals and
brought donation for meals); made Christmas cards to thanked
CCS staff; made and frosted cookies for the kindergarten class &
read stories to them
7th/8th Grade: Visited the Constitution House; assisted Mr. Post
(WPC custodian)
Thank you CCS Students! You all did wonderful for Jesus!!!
Firehouse @ CCS
FIREHOUSE CHRISTMAS CD RELEASE PARTY
Few of our students have been participating
in Firehouse. Last December, Firehouse
released their first Christmas CD written and
recorded by some of our CCS students. The
following students have written and recorded
songs for Firehouse's Christmas CD:
Stuthi Arulanandam - Why Me?
Nadia Brown - Christmas Praise
Eren Dultra - I love Jesus Rap
Chelsea Hasulube - A Christmas Story
Christa Leopold - Christmas Jam
Christmas CD Sampler with Permission
I Love Jesus Rap
Christmas Jam
Other CCS students that sang in the choir, back up and recorded in the
CD are:
Tori Bruick
Daniela Corral
Jordan Hasulube
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J.J. Hasulube
Makayla Hoffman
Breyonna Smith
Arely Soto
Haley Warren
Olivia Warren
It was such a blessing to see our children being used by God NOW!
Firehouse is a program by River of Life headed by Pastor Nancy
Thomason for kids to minister to other kids. The purpose of the program
is to develop their spiritual gifts and use them to serve God now and not
wait till they are older. Firehouse kids are taught to write mini-sermons
and preach, write songs and sing and even lead worship and pray boldly
for others. Their code is to be Dangerously Pure for God! Kids from
River of Life and all over the Fox-Valley area also participates in
Firehouse.
CCS and River of Life have partnered to bring more of Jesus in our
school and give God the honor HE deserves.
Community Week
FLAG PRESENTATION
He was 17 and I seven. Eugene David Nelson
enlisted in the United States Navy at the early
age of 17. His mom and dad had to sign for
him to be allowed to enter the Navy. When he
retired after a service of over 30 years he left
the United States Navy as Senior Chief Nelson.
In the year 2000, my big brother died of
cancer. But, before he died he promised me he
was going to get well and go to all the schools
that would let him in, and teach the children of
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Mrs. Pam Hapner
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this country, all the aspects of the flag. His
daughter gave me all the information he had
concerning the United States flag.
3rd & 4th Grade
Teacher
After my brothers death I began my journey of teaching my students
about this land, that my brother loved and served so well, the United
States of America. My heart's desire is to awaken in the hearts of every
one of my students the patriotism that my brother had instilled in my
heart. "Freedom Isn't Free" is what I have been teaching my students.
We have sent many Soldiers and Sailors student made pictures
expressing our gratitude for their service to this great country of ours.
Some have responded back with letters to us and a few of them have
even come to visit our class when on "leave" or visiting their families.
One particular person that visited us recently was Brittany Schick. She
brought back the pictures my students sent her last year, gave them
back to them, and then explained how special their pictures were to her
and all of her men that serve under her command. Then she presented
our class with a flag and a certificate. The flag was flown on a Special
Operation aircraft during a Combat Mission over Afghanistan in direct
support of Operation Enduring Freedom in honor of Covenant Christian
School, on 25 April 2012. On the certificate there is a quote from
President John Fitzgerald Kennedy; "Let every nation know, whether it
wishes us well or ill, that we will pay any price, bear any burden, meet
any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the
survival and success of liberty." Also, the certificate is signed by Joe
Bozarth IV, Major, United States Air Force, 319th ESOS Commander,
Scott Dunning, Major, United States Air Force, Aircraft Commander, and
Brittany Schick, Captain, United States Air force, Intelligence
Officer.
The day she visited our class, Captain Schick was accompanied by her
precious mother who had her children at CCS and for a time was our art
teacher!
I will be forever grateful for the visit from these two wonderful women
and how God is using Captain Schick to be salt and light to the lost. Also,
she has an opportunity to shine for Jesus in the United Stated Air Force
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and that is what I am told she is doing.
May God Bless Captain Brittany Schick and may God continue to bless
America!
Pam Hapner-Third/Fourth Grade Teacher
Student Leadership Council
Our Student Leadership Council (SLC) had provided services for our
community. Last Fall, they helped Westminster Presbyterian Church rake
leaves at the church premises.
Our SLC are not only working hard but they do fun things too. They had
the most Funniest Hat Day!
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Members of the Student Leadership Council are:
Jacob Brothers
Elizabeth Cruz
Andrea Dultra
Andrew Hasulube
Allison Shearer
CCS Sports
BASKETBALL
Thank you for Coach Huntley Brown, James Warren and Mike Hapner for
coaching our students in Basketball. Not only did they coach them on
proper techniques in playing basketball but also how to be a good sport
whether the team wins or loses! Getting involved in basketball is all
about sportsmanship and carrying Christ to our opponent by being a good
sport and most importantly, playing fair. Our Golden Warriors team has
been involved playing at least once or twice a month with other Christian
schools like St. Paul, Parkview, Faith (Geneva), Calvary, Cross Lutheran,
Resurrection, Aurora Christian, Downers Grove and Crossroads. We
commend our CCS students for giving their best and being a good role
model when playing with other Christian schools.
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CCS Parent Corner
PARENT TESTIMONY
By Eric and Melissa Cervantes
Being a part of Covenant has impacted our lives most in that we have
full peace of mind and confidence in sending our children to be under the
care of godly people who truly love them, and have nothing but the
absolute best care and training of them in mind. Christ's love is
exemplified through their teaching and instructions, and the Gospel is
always prevalent and lived out in the halls of the school every day. Our
children are steeped in the love of Christ every day they are there, and it
truly shows in the knowledge they receive and present in their lives
outside of school.
Cervantes Children
Joey and Charlotte
Donor Section
COVENANT CIRCLE REPORT
Thank you, thank you, thank you! It is always
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John Post
SNT Member
gratifying to see the wonderful response to a
request for support. I am happy to report that
as of December 13, 2012 The Covenant Circle
fund of Covenant Chris tian School has received
a total of $1,445.00.This support comes from
two dozen families and friends of Covenant
Christian School (CCS). Some gifts were a one
time gift while others are monthly gifts. Please
give your prayerful consideration and join these
faithful people in helping Covenant Christian
School in:
funding for additional academic programming
supporting teachers professional development
needs based tuition scholarships
technology upgrades/maintenance
Why not join The Covenant Circle today?
For more information click here
CCS Fundraising
SUPER-BOWL PIZZA FUNDRAISER
Our Pizza fundraiser began December 14
through the Christmas holidays until
January 14. Delivery will be just in time for
the February 3, 2013 SUPER-BOWL! Please
support our cause by helping our students
and teachers be the best!
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$10 A MONTH COVENANT CIRCLE FUNDRAISER
Starting this month, we are calling all CCS
students to solicit donors for the $10 A
MONTH FUNDRAISER. The highest number
of donors solicited by the students will
receive a prize! Details of the prizes to
follow. All monies solicited will go to our
students technology integration, teachers
development and training, building fund
etc.
ALL AMERICAN FUNDRAISER
To those that supported our All American
Fundraiser, CCS would like to say THANK
YOU! We did great!
Rincón de Español (Spanish Corner)
PORQUE SERA QUE ALGUNOS PADRES HISPANOS NO LE PONEN TANTA
IMPORTANCIA A LA EDUCACION? FERRER
Por Mónica Desoto
Porqué será que algunos padres hispanos
no le ponen tanta importancia a la
educación? Está pregunta se planteó la
doctora Lourdes Ferrer en su conferencia
" Siéntese en la silla del conductor. Las
diez competencias para conducir a sus
hijos al triunfo académico" que dictó de
manera especial para padres de familia
hispanos y he querido compartir un poco
de ello para ustedes.
Mrs. Monica Soto
Spanish Teacher
La respuesta a su pregunta es que algunos
padres hispanos vienen de países en dónde la educación no
necesariamente conduce a una vida de calidad, al asegurar lo anterior
presenta otro cuestionamiento, usted que piensa?
La doctora Lourdes Ferrer comentó que el gobierno federal de los
Estados Unidas hace a las escuelas responsables del rendimiento
académico de todos los niños, no importa la raza, grupo étnico o nivel
socio-económico al que pertenezcan.
Explicó que una educación de calidad requiere que un estudiante alcance
la competencia en la lectura, en las matemáticas y que se gradúe de la
escuela secun daria con una base académica sólida y que saque una
carrera vocacional, técnica o profesional después de la Secundaria.
La también Especialista del Éxito Académico en los Hispanos, considera
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que los niños deben leer al nivel escolar que les corresponde, que deben
estar capacitado para utilizar el contexto para determinar el significado
de una palabra desconocida y establecer el propósito del autor.
En tanto que ser competente en Matemáticas tiene que ver con el
conocimiento de la materia, de acuerdo al nivel o grado y saber analizar
y utilizar el pensamiento crítico para resolver problemas Matemáticas.
Dra. Lourdes Ferrer es una empresa líder seminario observó, orador
motivacional y consultor de evaluación. Ha realizado numerosos estudios
sobre el rendimiento de los estudiantes minoritarios. Ella desarrolló la
Navegando el Sistema Educativo Americano currículo para padres que
hablan español.
Vídeo:
Dra. Lourdes Ferrer
Especialista de Participación de Padres
Hispanos
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WHY IS IT SOME HISPANIC PARENTS DO NOT PAY MUCH IMPORTANCE
TO EDUCATION? ~ DR. LOURDES FERRER
Why is it that some Hispanic parents do not pay much importance to
education? This question was raised by Dr. Lourdes Ferrer in her lecture
"Sit in the driver's seat. The ten skills to lead their children to academic
success "that issued specially for Hispanic parents and I wanted to share
a bit of it for you.
The answer to your question is that some Hispanic parents come from
countries where education does not necessarily lead to a life of quality.
To ensure the above presents another question, do you think?
Dr. Lourdes Ferrer said the federal government of the United States
holds schools responsible for the academic achievement of all children,
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regardless of race, ethnicity or socio-economic level to which they
belong.
She explained that quality education requires a student to reach
proficiency in reading and mathematics and graduate from high school
with a solid academic foundation and vocational, technical or vocational
post-secondary degree.
The Academic Success Specialist also in Spanish, believes that children
should read at their proper grade level, they should be able to use
context to determine the meaning of an unknown word and establish the
author's purpose.
Proficiency in math has to do with knowledge of the subject matter,
according to grade level using analysis and critical thinking to solve
problems in Math.
Dr. Lourdes Ferrer is a noted seminar leader, motivational speaker, and
assessment consultant. She has done numerous studies regarding the
achievement of minority students. She developed the Navigating the
American Educational System curriculum for Spanish-speaking parents.
Video: Dr. Lourdes Ferrer - Hispanic Parental Involvement Specialist
Contact us
Any articles you would like to share at our CCS e-newsletter?
Please contact:
Mrs. Charie Leopold
Email: [email protected]
For questions and more information about Covenant Christian
School.
Please contact:
Mrs. Kathy Thomas
Phone: 630-801-7955
Email: [email protected]
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CCS Winter Newsletter 2012 - Covenant Christian School

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