Things to Know this Week (Dec 1)

RCS Families,

 

This week we hosted a team of seven school professionals as part of our ACSI reaccreditation process.  Their job this week was to conduct a 360-degree review of our school to determine areas of strength and opportunities for growth. They met with our school board, parents, staff, and students. They reviewed our practices for spiritual formation, academics, relationships, well-being of students & staff, operations & finances, etc. The process was very encouraging both in the reinforcement of our strengths and in identifying areas we should focus our energy on over the coming years. The good news is that the team is fully recommending our reaccreditation to the ACSI Accreditation Commission! We should receive their detailed report in February. This reaccreditation process and report will inform and strengthen our school’s strategic plan for the coming years. We will share more details when we receive their final report.   

 

Here are a few of things to know this week:

 

Annual Legacy Fund

We need your help! Tuition alone is not sufficient to fully fund Renton Christian. This year, our financial aid increased by over $150,000. 164 students currently receive financial assistance this year. Your gift to our Legacy Fund will enable our continued financial support with these students and ensure they continue learning in a Christ-centered environment. Will you give today to help these students? CLICK HERE to give a one-time or reoccurring gift. Thank you for your generosity and investment into the lives of RCS students!

 

RCS Christmas Concerts | Thur, Dec 14

This is the season to celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. We will have three Christmas concerts this year. Our students have been preparing and practicing for this special concert and we cannot wait to see you there. Each concert will be in the Main Auditorium. Below are the three concert times. Each concert will also be live streamed at: https://rcs.online.church/.

• Kprep-1^st Grade: 8:45am
• 2^nd – 4^th Grade: 10:00am
• 5^th – 8^th Grade: 7:00pm

 

Spirit Day & Early Dismissal | Friday, December 15

We will have a Christmas themed Spirit Day on Friday, December 15^th. Students are encouraged to wear their favorite red, green, and Christmas attire. Also, we will dismiss at 11:30am on Friday, December 15^th as we start Christmas Break.

 

Reenrollment for 2024 – 2025 School Year

Reenrollment for next school year will open for current families January 2^nd. New families will be able to apply beginning January 23^rd. We have already given tours to prospective new families. We anticipate strong interest in new families desiring to join RCS next fall. We will send you an email on January 2^nd with a link to reenroll. Thank you for your continued trust and partnership with Renton Christian.

 

Encouragement and Prayer:

Every December, a passage from the book of Isaiah is an encouragement and anchor point for me. In this passage, the prophet Isaiah describes Jesus as the coming Messiah with four powerful characteristics. “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given…And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” Isaiah 9:6. These four characteristics anchor me during the busyness and chaos of the Christmas season. God is our Wonderful Counselor. We serve a God who wants to hear from us. We can share our celebrations and our cares. He provides perfect counsel that is full of wonder. God is our Mighty God. We serve a God that is more powerful than anything we are or may face. He desires to meet our needs and always be our source of strength (John 15:7). God is our Everlasting Father. Human time does not constrain our God. He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow (Hebrews 13:8). His infinite context should provide us comfort and perfect context. God is the Prince of Peace. God’s domain is peace. Peace is His territory to rule and to provide. When we need peace, He is faithful to provide it to us (Philippians 4:7).

 

My prayer for you is that these four characteristics will encourage and anchor you during this Christmas season. I pray that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, would guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.

 

Have a great weekend! 

 

Thanks,

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School