Rainier Christian Schools Magazine | February 2015
RAINIER REVIEW
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OPEN ENROLLMENT – February 6 – March 27
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Rainier Christian High School
26201 180th Ave SE
Covington, WA 98042
Rainier Christian Middle School
20 49th St NE
Auburn, WA 98002
Maple Valley Elementary
16700 174th Ave SE22
Renton, WA 98058
Kent View Elementary
20 49th St NE
Auburn, WA 98002
Highlands Preschool/Childcare
850 Union Ave NE
Renton, WA 98059
Little People Preschool /Childcare
18 49th St NE
Auburn, WA 98002
Maple Valley Preschool/Childcare
16700 174th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058
Athletics
Letter from Superintendent
Teacher of the Month
OPEN ENROLLMENT INCENTIVES
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Our *Grand Prize Drawing will be held on March 3, and a winner from
each campus will be selected.
Superintendent Meeting – March 2 @ KVE – 6:30 PM
RCS Board Report – February
March 16 – In Service – No School
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Save the Date!
http://www.rainiercsd.org
The 2015 Golf Tournament, sponsored by RCS Booster Club, will be held on
September 19!
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2015 SPRING AUCTION
For over 50 years Rainier Christian Schools has been faithfully
providing Christian education in South King County. We have
been committed to teaching and preaching Jesus Christ to
children from childcare to high school graduation. One of our
trademarks has been “flexibility.” We have moved, combined
schools, consolidated campuses, changed names and finally
unified under one district name, but we have always been
willing to follow God’s direction as we move towards new
horizons.
Once again Rainier Christian is looking to do more than just
survive. Survival has the idea of escaping danger and even
death. We tend to picture somebody holding on, barely pulling
through something, or outliving something or someone. But we
want more! Our vision goes well beyond clinging for dear life.
tuition. Please help us to reach beyond our little community
to family and friends that you know who love the Lord and
have a passion for children learning about Jesus Christ
through Christian education. Please prayerfully consider
joining our Thrive Campaign through our Auction by
volunteering, attending, or making a financial contribution.
Please check with Patty Mays at [email protected] for
details. We are asking that you share the auction and this
amazing opportunity with others in order to make an impact
in the life of a child that will last for eternity. For more
information about Rainier Christian Schools, please visit our
website at www.rainiercsd.org, our YouTube Channel or enjoy
our daily stories on our Facebook page.
Our goal is to thrive. When you think of something thriving you
might picture a garden or a flower. A flower flourishes and
blooms into something spectacular. Our desire is to develop well
and to vigorously prosper. We want to be like a tree firmly
planted by streams of water which will yield its fruit in season.
Our first goal is to survive all our 2015-2016 financial obligations,
and to go beyond by thriving towards a bigger and better RCS.
Our vision of completing a Kindergarten to High School campus
will require significant capital as we will need to build or buy up
to 12 new classrooms which will require $300,000. As part of
the Rainier Christian family we understand that you have already
been a faithful supporter and/or a current parent paying annual
April 25, 2015 – Kent Commons
Doors open at 5:00 PM - Purchase Tickets
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FROM THE DESK OF THE SUPERINTENDENT, TONY JAIME
RCS Mission
To educate and develop
the whole person for the
glory of God
RCS Vision
…a place of excellence, that
produces students of
excellence, who serve God
with excellence.
RCS Purpose
…to lead people to a
relationship with God
through the grace of Jesus
Christ.
Administrative Office
PO Box 58249
16707 174th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058
Phone 425-255-7273
FAX 425-255-6101
www.RainierCSD.org
This has been the greatest year ever because we’ve
faced our trials and we are proving our character and
endurance by pressing onward. We have kept the
faith and we are seeing the fruit of our labor in the
lives of our students. We have the privilege of serving
the Lord by blessing 600 children and their families
every day. Does it get any better than this?
As we are actively engaged in our 400 Point Impact
Plan, our primary goal this year has been to stabilize
rather than innovate. The technical definition of
innovation is to make drastic change in a short period
of time yielding a dramatic turnaround, much like a
“get rich quick scheme.” My goal is to stabilize the
district by making several small steps that will produce
giant leaps.
Our concepts come from several different training
beliefs and philosophies used in churches, businesses,
sports programs, military, etc. But the proper term
for our strategy is
KAIZEN, a Japanese term referring to the
practice of continual, continuous
improvement – everyone involved in making
small changes for big results.
“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with the
first steps.” This is why one of our key verses this
year is Philippians 3:14 which states, “I press on
toward the goal to win the prize for which God has
called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” We are in a
marathon race, not a sprint! We are running one
step, one mile at a time.
So another way to describe this process is DO BETTER! It has
been my desire to bring out the best in our teachers on a daily
basis in the classroom. Our teachers’ personal ideas,
assessments, giftedness, uniqueness, and passions have been
tapped into throughout the year. Keep in mind we are not
looking for massive leaps, we are looking for baby steps. This is
the first year of our journey, doing things better than they’ve
been done before.
We started our KAIZEN approach this summer with the
introduction of our OTA’s, or Official Teacher Training Activities.
Each Friday inspirational, educational, motivational, fun and
spiritual video clips have been sent and we have worked on
homework assignments to make each classroom more dynamic
as we impact each and every student.
A major focus of our OTA’s has been improvement in our
classroom culture. We know that passion is contagious and it’s
exciting to see our children respond to our teachers’ efforts. Our
primary goal through our FISH Philosophy is to help the students
like to learn by making learning FUN! We have been spending
the past 34 Fridays in our OTA training so that our students enjoy
the learning process. The “Fundamental” academic goal in The
Mustang Way is to create an academic culture where students
love the process of learning, they enjoy going to school, they
compete and are rewarded through their academic
achievements.
We are not finished. We are just getting started! Remember our
small steps will produce big results. Thank you for your sacred
trust as we begin to look forward to next year as we continue
this KAIZEN journey with you.
Please help us to project and budget for the 2015-2016 school
year by enrolling early and sharing The Mustang Way with your
friends.
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Don Garnand wears many hats around the Middle School
Campus. He is the Athletic Director, Middle School English and
Algebra Teacher as well as the Lead Middle School Teacher.
Don serves with enthusiasm, grace and a
smile every day.
He knows the students and seeks to help
all those that need it. He was integral in
the smooth transition of the middle
school campus last summer.
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"We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man
with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ.
For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which
mightily works within me." - Col 1:28-29
This passage often comes to mind when I think about our mission to
"Educate and develop the whole person for the glory of God.” What a
provision and blessing to be a part of school that has this scriptural aim
as its foundation!
This was, again, underscored to me at our Open House last week. The
staff stood and shared their heart and passion to carry this out, and I
am grateful for the opportunity to co-labor with them. Your students
are in great hands!
UPCOMING EVENTS for RCHS
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2/25
3/2
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3/3
3/9-13
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3/16
3/20
3/23
3/27
4/2
4/3-10
Progress Reports
Spring Sports Practice Begins
Superintendent Meeting @ KVE
Grand Prize Drawing for Enrollment
Spirit Week
AP Grade Check/PI Day
TOLO
In Service/No School
RCS Math Olympics
RCS Music Festival
3rd Quarter Ends
Report Cards
Easter Break
Paul confirmed in 2 Timothy 3:16-17 that the Scriptures are
authoritative and sufficient to equip your sons and daughters for "every
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good work" that He has prepared for them (Eph 2:10). We will continue
to proclaim Christ, while at the same time training the students to
During chapel last week the worship team encountered a
connect the dots from theology to real life (James 1:22), as they
trial as their sound went out during a song. As an awkward
prepare for their future.
Rainier Christian High School
tone fell upon the crowd and everybody became painfully
self-conscious of their tone and pitch, the worship team
continued to praise our great God. One student, who was
standing by a silenced keyboard looked for a solution to the
issue and quickly checked everybody’s cords and hook-ups.
Without finding a solution there, he glanced in the corner of
the stage and found a small, unused piano. Quickly walking
over to it, he picked up skillfully in the middle of the song.
This was a tremendous encouragement to me.
~ RCS Teacher
Justin Evans, Principal (pictured)
Rachel Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant
Tami Rosin, Registrar, Counselor
26201 180th Ave SE
Covington, WA 98042
Phone: 253-735-1413 Fax: 253-887-8234
RCHS Website
All too often we get deterred by challenges and
problems, but this young worshipper was focused
on answers and solutions and most importantly,
they were focused on worship. A song has never
sounded so sweet.
As you consider your plans for next year, and as we continue our
enrollment campaign,
I encourage you to call me, or set up a time to discuss any specific
questions you may have about the 2015-16 school year. I would
welcome the chance to talk.
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Spring sports are just around the corner and the Mustangs are
excited to return with Softball to the High School program. The
Lady Mustangs will be led by Kent View Elementary teacher,
Mr. Christian. The girls’ team is very young but even more
energized to get going. It is our goal that this year will be a
building block in re-establishing a strong a Softball program.
Track & Field is being ushered in to RCHS for the first in a long
time! The Mustangs look like they will have a great turnout
and are blessed to have access to the beautiful facilities just
around the corner at Kentwood High School.
Golf is also looking to have its strongest turnout in years. Mr.
Ainley, a fan-favorite around the high school will return as the
coach.
It also should be mentioned that at the last Booster Club
Meeting it was voted unanimously to fund the purchase of
jerseys in the revamped colors and logos. This is a huge
blessing for the Mustang athletes and a huge “thank you” goes
out to the Boosters.
RCHS Lady Mustang Basketball
team 2014-2015 after final game
of the season.
Athletics is a great avenue for developing
character for God’s glory. In addition it is a
key component of the “Five F’s,” as sports are
FUN! See you on the track, the links and the
field. Go Mustangs!
Rainier Christian High School Athletics
Brett Jaime, Athletic Director
26201 180th Ave SE
Covington, WA 98042
Phone: 253-735-1413 Fax: 253-887-8234
Athletics Website
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UPCOMING EVENTS for RCMS
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Our cheer squad was amazing, as they learned to do stunts, lifts,
and drew closer together. Like our Boys Basketball Team, they
also qualified for a WIAA Scholastic Achievement Award with a
team GPA of 3.6.
Rainier Christian Middle School
Tess Johnson, Principal (pictured)
Vicki Shultz, Administrative Assistant
20 49th St NE
Auburn, WA 98002
Phone: 253-639-7715 FAX: 253-639-3184
RCMS Website
2/27 Passport Testing
3/3 PTF Meeting
3/3 Grand Prize Drawing/Enrollment
3/13 Pi Day
3/16 In Service/No School
3/18 Spirit Day
3/20 RCS Math Olympics
3/23 RCS Music Festival
3/27 3rd Quarter Ends
4/2 Parent Conferences/Report Cards
4/3-10 Easter Break
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The Middle School theme this year is
“To Be Courageous.”
The students are exploring what it means to be
courageous in their love for God. One of those ways is
to be friendly to everyone and not be exclusive. This
was evident recently as they blessed one another by
sending Jamba Juice Grams to people other than just
their close friends. A great time to see the students
exhibit being friendly to everyone is at lunchtime.
They all sit around and talk amongst one anotherleaving no one out of the group.
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Buddies
UPCOMING EVENTS for MVE
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Kindergarteners
wrote stories about
a snowman and
shared them with
their Fourth Grade
buddies.
2/27 Missions Month Ends
3/2
Superintendent Meeting @ KVE
3/3
Grand Prize Drawing/Enrollment
3/13 PI Night
3/16 In Service/No School
3/17-20 Spirit Week
3/20
RCS Math Olympics
3/23
RCS Music Festival
3/27
3rd Quarter Ends
4/2
Report Cards/Parent Conferences
4/3-10 Easter Break
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Night at the Museum
Featuring the Fifth Grade
presentation of
AMERICA
(click to watch video)
MVE Art Show
February is mission’s month at the MVE campus.
Cherish Uganda is an orphanage that provides a home for
children with HIV/AIDS. We are partnering with them to
provide shoes and uniforms for school. The students are all
excited and looking for ways they can raise funds for this
cause. One of out teachers, Ms. Smith, knows the director of
the ministry and has been privileged to visit them. Mr. Steve
Wescott works with a similar orphanage in Kenya. He shared
at one of our chapels about how great a need there is for
these ministries throughout many of the countries in Africa.
He walked from the Space Needle in Seattle to Times Square
in New York to raise awareness and funds to help these
children have a home.
Our students are blessed to be able to learn about
the culture and environment, as well as the need,
from those that have experienced it.
Maple Valley Elementary
Weldo Melvin, Principal (pictured)
Kathleen Chada, Administrative Assistant
16700 174th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058
Phone: 425-226-4640 FAX: 425-228-1934
MVE Website
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Congratulations to the recipients of the Auburn’s Lions Club
Student of the Month, Elsdon Chang and Grace Wilson. Elsdon and
Grace were honored at a special luncheon at Longhorn Barbeque where they
each received a special certificate and book of their choice. They received this
award for their quiet leadership, servant’s heart, academic achievement and
being a Mustang Manager.
Our campus kicked off re-enrollment last week during our Pancake Social last
week. It was a great day to come together as a school and have fun and
fellowship with one another.
A huge thank you goes out to the twenty-one parent and staff volunteers that
worked the concessions at the Seahawk and Sounder games this season.
Their combined efforts brought in over $10,000 for technology.
UPCOMING EVENTS for KVE
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2/27 Passport Testing/Movie Night
3/2 Superintendent Meeting @ KVE
3/3 Grand Prize Drawing/Enrollment
3/13 Pi Day
3/16 In Service/No School/Childcare Open
3/18 Spirit Day
3/20 RCS Math Olympics
3/23 RCS Music Festival
3/26 Skating Party
3/27 Passport Testing
3/27 3rd Quarter Ends
4/2 Parent Conferences/No School
4/3-10 Easter Break
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4th Graders have fun learning about
circuits and types of material that are
conductors!
Kent View Elementary
Tess Johnson, Principal (pictured)
Vicki Shultz, Administrative Assistant
20 49th St NE
Auburn, WA 98002
Phone: 253-852-5145 FAX: 253-850-8825
KVE Website
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Preschool FUN Learning
About Volcanoes!
February is Friendship Month!
How do you love each other?
•“Sharing our toys…”
•“Hugging our friends…”
•“If someone gets hurt, we
take care of their boo-boo.”
•“Say nice words to our
friends…”
Click to watch
UPCOMING EVENTS for HPC
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4-6-10
Superintendent Meeting @ KVE
Grand Prize Drawing/Enrollment
Bunny Hop Fundraiser
In Service/No School/Childcare Open
No School/Childcare Open
No School/Childcare Closed
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No School/Childcare Open
I John 4:9
“We love Him because He
first loved us.”
Highlands Preschool & Childcare
Sara Gray, Director (pictured)
850 Union Ave NE
Renton, WA 98059
Phone: 425-228-9897 FAX: 425-228-7401
HPC Website
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Our “soon to be Kindergarteners” enjoyed Move Up Day
where they could experience a morning in the Kindergarten
classroom.
What an AWESOME adventure it was for them
to participate in Kindergarten activities!
Our preschoolers have been learning about the helpers in
our community. It’s been fun to share all the different
aspects and details of a career … and to realize that there
are so many from which to choose!
Little People Preschool & Childcare
Carol Meeuwse, Director (pictured)
Lee Anna Jackson, Administrative Assistant
20 49th St NE
Auburn, WA 98002
Phone: 253-793-0933
LPPC Website
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Lil’ Angels Pictures
Dr. Suess Day
Superintendent Meeting @ KVE
Grand Prize Drawing/Enrollment
In Service/Childcare Open
St. Patrick’s Day
No School/Childcare Closed
No School/Childcare Open
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UPCOMING EVENTS for MVPC
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Superintendent Meeting @ KVE
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Grand Prize Drawing/Enrollment
3/16
In Service/No School/Childcare Open
3/17-20 Spirit Week
4/2
Parent Conferences/Childcare Open
4/3
No School/Childcare Closed
4/6-10 Easter Break/Childcare Open
Pony Express
Bees & Frogs
Curious Caterpillars
Cuddly Cubs
Mighty Monkeys
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Kristen and Lily were enjoying a tea
party after Lily sent Kristen an
invitation in our pretend mailbox.
(Miss Gunst taught the class about
mailing letters today!)
What an exciting start to our
February program here at
MVPC! Our Cuddly Cubs and
Mighty Monkeys’ classes
invited their dads to spend the
morning with us for Sports Day
with Dad! They enjoyed
creating a football craft with
their dads, playing all kinds of
games in the gym and of
course the Bouncy House.
What a fun new event from
Ms. Patty and Miss Gunst!
MVPC Teacher of the Month
Cathy Flynn
Have you seen the
Hawktown Funk?
Maple Valley Preschool & Childcare
Luanne Baca, Director (pictured)
16700 174th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98058
Phone: 425-226-4640 FAX: 425-228-1934
MVPC Website
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