THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK

RCS Families,

Last week I was in Washington, D.C. with 200 school administrators from all over the country at a Legal Policy and Advocacy conference through ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International). The purpose of this conference was to educate and empower school administrators to share the story of the good work our schools are doing in our communities with elected officials and to advocate for issues that support Christian education. God is opening doors across the country to strengthen Christ-centered educational opportunities. As a private school we are not reliant on government to accomplish our mission, however, government can limit or complicate our endeavors. We want to build relationships and pray for our elected officials to strengthen and not limit what God is doing through our schools. People and policies across the political spectrum can partner together to be used by God to disciple students. We are committed to that end.

Here are a couple of things to know this week:

Signed PSA for RCS High School Property!

Today we received the signed Purchase & Sale Agreement for the RCS High School! This means we have secured the rights to the property for us to continue conducting feasibility activities. Last week we had a conceptional design meeting with our Architectural firm. We have a long road to go to develop our secondary campus, but it starts with securing the land. This is a huge step today! CLICK HERE to learn more about the RCS High School.

Spiritual Emphasis Week | God moved! 

This week was Spiritual Emphasis Week where we had daily chapels to focus our students on their spiritual development. God inspired and captured the hearts of our students this week! Over 50 students across grades committed their life to Jesus or rededicated their faith in Him! This is the core of what we are about. We want each student at RCS to have a fully devoted relationship with Jesus Christ.

Move-A-Thon (KP-4^th Grade) | Color Run (5^th – 8^th Grade)

Our fall fundraiser kicked off on Monday and we have already raised over $75,000! Thank you for helping your student share the story about Renton Christian. This year we are raising money for a second new school bus and to strengthen our school security. The second bus will replace our oldest bus. This will eliminate our need to rent school buses for most field trips and prepare us for transportation between campuses when we add our future high school location. If your student hasn’t jumped in yet, CLICK HERE to register your student and get their custom video. 

New! Serve @ RCS Website

This month we launched our new serving platform for Renton Christian School. We have already seen almost 300 serving opportunities filled! I love how involved our parents are in the life of Renton Christian. Involved parents lead to successful students. We are still looking for several parents to serve in October for our Move-a-Thon and Fall Festival events. Please look at our October serving needs at: www.rentonchristian.org/serve.  

Goal Setting Parent/Teacher Conferences | October 19^th & 20^th 

Now is the time to schedule your Parent/Teacher Goal Setting conferences. We are excited to launch our conferences in a new format. In the past we have held conferences late in November. We are scheduling conferences in October this year to create a pathway for all students to meet their goals earlier on.  Teachers will be discussing goals that are specific to your child for the school year. Our value is to partner with you so your child will grow academically and spiritually throughout this school year. Parent/Teacher conferences are a time to reflect on the progress your child has been making and talk with the teacher about any questions you have. Schedule your conference time on the following links: Kprep-4^th grade students: CLICK HERE. 5^th – 8^th grade students: CLICK HERE. 

Follow RCS on Instagram

The best way to stay up-to-date with Renton Christian is on Instagram @rentonchristian. Please follow us on Instagram to see stories and posts that will inform, inspire, and give you a glimpse into your student’s day at RCS. You can also join us on Facebook as well.

Encouragement and Prayer:

Normally, I use this portion of my weekly email to encourage you and provide a prayer for you. This week I want to ask you to pray for me and our team. Following my trip to Washington D.C., I developed some symptoms that turned out to be related to a bleeding ulcer. I spent three days in the hospital determining the cause and treatment. The good news is that the small ulcer they found is no longer bleeding and I am feeling much better each day. I want to thank our incredible team who carried the load while I was out of the office. This process has underscored my reliance on Christ for my strength and highlighted the value of such a great team at RCS. My request is that you continually keep myself and our team in your prayers. God is and will do great things through RCS and your prayers are critical. Prayer for physical and mental health. Pray for protection. Pray for wisdom and guidance. We serve a faithful God. Thank you for your partnership and support! 

Have a great weekend! 

Thanks,

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School