Good Eats and Good Company

It’s the first annual, All-School BBQ!  Come on out to the VanHofwegen’s on September 12  starting at 4pm for an afternoon and evening of fellowship and fun. 

There will be games of volleyball and soccer, so don’t forget to bring your skills – we’ll supply the first aide kit (just kidding)!  If team sports aren’t your thing, then there will be swimming to keep you cool. 

  

Don’t forget the excellent company – your fellow PCS families and staff.  The Auxiliary is providing Burgers, Hot Dogs and Drinks.  Families “A”-“L” – please bring a side dish to share.  Families “M”-“Z”- please bring a dessert to share.

 

If that doesn’t sound like a fabulous way to spend an afternoon, I don’t know what does!  If you have questions, feel free to e-mail us using the link on the right.

It’s that time again!

You know what I’m talking about don’t you? It’s Fundraiser time!!!! I know, I know, I can hear the collective groans. However, the auxiliary has made is extremely easy this year!

The Butter Braid fundraiser starts today and runs through August 31. Some of you were lucky enough to get to sample the pastry last night at the “Meet the Teacher” night. So yummy and delicious, I can still taste it. Order while you can because you can only get them through a fundraiser! Once it’s over, it’s over!!! Order forms are coming home with students today. Think ahead to the holidays when you may need something to bring to a party, or to feed all those ravenous family members that come to visit!

The “Current” fundraiser starts today as well. This one runs a bit longer. Orders may be submitted through September 8. This one I know you are really going to like! Take a look at the right hand side of our blog. Under “Helpful Links”, click on “Current Fundraiser”. Then follow these simple steps!

1. Click on “Start Shopping Now”

2. Make your selections

3. Proceed to checkout.

4. When asked what STATE your organization is in – choose ARIZONA.

5.Choose our school from the list

“Phoenix Christian School K-8”

You can also send your friends and family out of town or state this website address: www.CurrentFun.com along with the above instructions. Happy shopping! Remember, our school gets 50% of all profits from both fundraisers!

Meet the Teacher

How was your first week of school!  It’s hard to get back into the swing of things, don’t you think?  Rousing sleepy children from their beds, making sure backpacks are packed, homework is done, tests are studied for – whew!  I’m tired just thinking about it!  If you are curious as to what it is your child will be doing this year in their classes, make sure you come to campus this Monday night, the 17th of August.

Parents (sorry, no kids) are invited to visit with one another starting at 6:30.  The Auxiliary will be sampling our first fundraiser, slated to start Tuesday, August 18.  Make sure you get a taste of our delicious “Butter Braids”.

At 7pm, we will disperse to our child’s classrooms where we will get to spend some time with their teachers.   Don’t worry, if you have more than one student, there will be multiple sessions.  Get answers to your most burning questions – When do they have PE?  When is music?  When do they have library?  What will they be studying this year?

There will also be a chance to sign up to be a room parent!  If you want more information on this, e-mail us at pcsauxiliary@gmail.com .

First Day of School

Did you have a chance to come on campus with your students this morning? I hope you did, if you didn't here's a bit of what you missed! We had a wonderful spread put out by the PCS auxiliary:

Here are some of our Auxiliary members:

Shirley Van Dalen, Susan Knight, and Sheila VanHofwegen

Smile!


Hi Moms!

Eighth Graders

Miss VP

Did you miss me?

So happy to see friends again!

I hope all the students have a great first day back! Make sure you check back with our blog to read about our fundraisers starting next week!!

Can you feel it?

You know what I'm talking about, don't you? It's there in the air around you - the anticipation and excitement as students prepare to head back to school? Do you remember your "first day of school" experiences as you were growing up?

I remember shopping for school supplies - always a treat. To this day I get really jazzed about the pink erasers, new pencils, and crisp, clean notebooks. There is just something about the "newness" of them that I love. I also remember being a bit nervous about walking onto campus that first day. Would my friends from last year be my friends this year? Would I like my teacher? Would they like me? What if the homework is too hard this year? What if there are new kids in my class - would they like me, and I in turn like them?

Maybe you still feel that way. As parents, I think that we feel those same things, at least I know I do. It's always the fear of the unknown - the "what ifs".

The PCS Auxiliary is hoping to help calm some of those fears you may have about the first day of school. Come onto campus that first day with your students. Stop by the goodies table and enjoy some refreshments. Meet and mingle with old friends, and maybe make some new ones. Don't be surprised if you are greeted with a warm smile, and maybe a hug. You'll be glad you did!