Middle / High School Back-to-School Night
- Join us on Monday, August 29 at 6:30 pm in the Gymnasium
- Come meet our new principal, Craig Swanson
- Take a walk in your student's shoes by following their class schedule throughout the night, and meet your student's teachers along the way. (Students will bring home a copy of their schedule on Friday, August 26 for their parents to use at Back to School Night.)
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RCS Band Program: Grades 4-12
The RCS band program is still recruiting for the 2016-17 school year! Concert Band is a year-long commitment in the arts as an elective class, and it is not too late to enroll or switch into these classes. This year we are continuing our Pep Band for grades 7-12 to play at the High School football and basketball games to show our Rancho spirit. All classes will participate in the athletic bands, seasonal concerts, competitive festivals and a "Music in the Parks" trip. Students are invited to play any instrument in the brass, woodwind or drums families.
- High School Band meets during 8th period, and will have a few after school practices.
- 7th-8th Grade Band meets 3rd period and is Intermediate Level, and will have a few after school practices.
- 6th Grade Band meets 5th period and is Beginning Level (no athletic band) and is open to all students in place of computers/foundations class as an elective. WE REALLY NEED MORE 6th GRADERS. It is the perfect time to start music classes! Music at this age is fun and is great for motor skills, brain development, and includes an online computer learning as well.
- Elementary Bands will learn fundamentals in music reading, as well as instrument basics. ES Bands will meet during their regular music time, once per week, and take time off to participate in Mrs. Edall's productions for Veterans Day and Christmas. Students can choose from trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet or drums.
- 5th Grade Band meets on Fridays, 7:45 am - 8:30 am
- 4th Grade Band meets on Wednesdays, 7:45 am - 8:30 am
Students with all experience levels are invited to join. Please contact Mr. Gregory Cowee, Director of Instrumental Music at greg.cowee@ranchochristian.org for more information and to reserve your child's spot in this exciting opportunity in the fine arts. As with other co-curricular activities there is a one time $75 lab fee for supplies and new music.
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AT A GLANCE
PRESCHOOL
- August 26 - Varsity Football Home Game, 7:00 pm
- September 5 - Preschool Closed for Labor Day
- September 15, 16 - Grandparent's Day (Details Below)
- September 19, 20 - Preschool Picture Day
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- August 22 - ES Back to School Night
- August 23 - School Picture Day (Grades K-5)
- August 25 - RCS Dine Out Night at Chik-fil-A (Details Below)
- August 26 - Varsity Football Home Game, 7:00 pm
- September 5 - Labor Day (No School K-12)
- September 6 - Picture Make-Up day (Grades K-5)
- September 16 - ES Grandparent's Day (Minimum Day K-12)
- September 16 - Varsity Football Home Game, 7:00 pm
- September 19 - Professional Development Day (No School K-12)
MIDDLE SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
- August 19 - HOME Football Scrimmage, 6:00 pm
- August 19 - HS Barn Dance
- August 22 - MS/HS Blue Day Schedule
- August 23 - Picture Make-Up Day (Grades 6-12)
- August 25 - RCS Dine Out Night at Chik-fil-A (Details Below)
- August 26 - Varsity Football Home Game, 7:00 pm
- August 29 - MS/HS Gold Day Schedule
- August 29 - MS/HS Back to School Night (Details Above)
- September 1 - Registration Deadline for October 1 SAT Test
- September 5 - Labor Day (No School K-12)
- September 6-8 - HS Fall Retreat
- September 10 - ACT Test Date
- September 12 - MS/HS Blue Day Schedule
- September 12 - College Visit: University of San Diego (Details Below)
- September 13 - College Application Workshop (Details Below)
- September 15 - College Visit: Grand Canyon University (Details Below)
- September 16 - Registration Deadline For October 22 ACT Test
- September 16 - Minimum Day K-12
- September 16 - Varsity Football Home Game, 7:00 pm
- September 19 - Professional Development Day (No School K-12)
- September 26 - MS/HS Gold Day Schedule
- September 27 - FAFSA Application Workshop (Details Below)
School Calendars:
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ALL SCHOOL NEWS
 Parent Volunteers - We need you!
Whether your kids are just starting kindergarten, or entering the final year of high school, there are many good reasons for parents to volunteer at school. It's a great way to show your kids that you take an interest in their education, and it sends a positive message that you consider school a worthwhile cause. Research also shows that when parents actively participate at their child's school, that their child performs better. There are SO MANY WAYS to get involved at Rancho! Please visit our Volunteer webpage at ranchochristian.org/volunteer for more information and to submit an interest form today.
 Parent Volunteer LIVE SCAN Requirement
Deadline EXTENDED: Friday, September 30
Parents, do you plan to volunteer at the school this year by helping in your child's classroom, or driving on a field trip, or helping at a school event? If so, both you and your spouse need to go through the process of being Live Scanned by Friday, September 30. There is no cost to you, but an appointment is required. Our children's safety is our first priority here at Rancho Christian! Click here for details.
 RCS Dine Out Night at Chik-fil-A
Thursday, August 25
Come out and support Rancho Christian Middle School ASB during our Spirit Night! Invite family and friends to eat chicken, have fun, and show support. Chick-fil-A in Temecula will donate 15% - 20% of sales back to our school! No flyer needed.
 New Spirit Wear Store Location and Items!
Excitement is growing for our Spirit Store! We OFFICIALLY have a NEW designated permanent location and are in the process of designing the space! Find us on the front side of the new gym (thru the glass doors), across from the High School parking lot. (Sorry for any inconvenience, but we will no longer be selling in the elementary foyer.) Come check it out MOST Wednesdays from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, and get your new Spirit Wear in preparation for Spirit Fridays, chilly days/classrooms and school sporting events. Additional days and times will be added in the coming weeks.
A few new items include:
• Stadium Seats • Football Sweatshirts and T-shirts • Sparkle Sweatshirts • Little Girl T-shirts • Ladies V-neck (long/short sleeve) • Jersey Cinch Sacks
In order to add additional days to serve our families, we are looking for extra volunteers that could help open and close the store. If you're interested, please contact Kim Molter at fallbrookmommie@yahoo.com. The mobile store will also be available at each home football game and volunteers are needed there as well!
 RCS First Annual Golf Classic!
Save the Date and Committee Members Welcome! Please save the date for MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2016 for Rancho Christian School's First Annual Golf Classic. If you are interested in serving on the committee, please contact Betsy Kunau at betsy.kunau@ranchochristian.org. Sponsorship Opportunities are available as well. Click here for details.
 Safe Harbor Counseling Center
Rancho Christian School is excited to partner with Safe Harbor Counseling Center! Now located on Rancho’s central campus, Safe Harbor Counseling Center is a group of professional psychotherapists dedicated to providing counseling services to both the community and our Rancho students and families. In the future, we look forward to parenting seminars presented by Safe Harbor and both girls and boys counseling groups that will be open to supporting our students. More information can be found at their website: shcounseling.org or you may call (951) 252-8411 to set up a counseling appointment.
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PRESCHOOL NEWS
 Grandparents Day
September 15 & 16, 8:45 am - 9:45 am
Calling all grandparents! Please join your preschooler for Grandparents Day" at Rancho Christian Preschool on Thursday, September 15 and/or Friday September 16 from 8:45 am to 9:45 am. You will enjoy a memorable time in your grandchild's classroom making a special craft and sharing snack. Bring your camera and we will be happy to take a picture for you. Special Reminders: Grandparents will need to sign-in upon arrival in the classroom. If the grandparent plans to leave school and take their grandchild with them, they will need to be on the pick-up list and have their ID ready to show the teacher. Click here to view invitation flyer.
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS
Elementary Dress Code Policy Update
You may have noted in the dress code this year that closed-toe shoes were not mentioned. Due to safety concerns on the playground, we need to add a component to this year's dress code policy. Effective tomorrow, August 25, shoes must be closed at the toe to prevent injury to the foot while on the field and playground. Sandals are not permitted. Thank you for understanding the need to make this correction.
As a friendly reminder, collared shirts are required everyday except Friday. Spirit wear is only allowed on Friday. Chapel is on Wednesday and the chapel day uniform is a navy polo with a khaki bottom.
Elementary Chapel
Wednesday, August 31
Each week, students in our Elementary School enjoy time together in our new Chapel venue in the West building. For the coming week, chapel times are as follows:
Grades K-2: 1:15 pm - 1:55 pm
Grades 3-5: 2:15 pm - 2:55 pm
Parents are welcome to attend, but must check-in through our Raptor system in the Elementary office before entering chapel.
Enrichment Session 1 Classes: 9/27 - 11/3
RCS Enrichment offers after school class sessions throughout the school year. Session 1 classes run from September 27 - November 3, 2016. These classes last for approximately an hour and include topics such as, computer coding, Bible study, Taekwondo, and Chess. Click here to view: Session 1 Classes & Online Registration.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
Block Schedule & Key Dates Calendar Update
We have recently made a few changes to our 2016-2017 Key Dates Calendar and our 2016-2017 Block & Daily Schedule related to specific Blue/Gold days for Mondays in November. We have also changed the time for Break for the Middle School on Mondays. Please view/print the updated documents through the links above or on our website at ranchochristian.org/resources.
MS Class Shirts Still Available
Don't be left out! MS Class Shirts are still available for purchase before and after school, and at lunch. Shirts are $15.00 each, cash or check please. Select sizes are available in Mrs. Story's room, W-102. Orders are now being accepted for any unavailable sizes. Students will be encouraged to wear these shirts at the upcoming MS "Stay-Treat" and they can wear them on any Spirit Day.
 MS/HS - Schedule Changes:
NEED A CHANGE? If a correction or change is needed to your class schedule, please go to our website at ranchochristian.org/resources and print the “Schedule Change Request Form". This form must be completed and submitted to the MS/HS office by: Friday, August 26, 2016. We will do our best to honor these requests, but please understand that any/all changes will be based on class size and availability. NOTE: You must attend the classes listed on your current schedule until you hear from the Registrar that your class has been changed.
SUBMITTED A FORM? If you have already submitted a Schedule Change Request Form, please check RenWeb (ParentsWeb) for the most up-to-date version of your class schedule, or stop by the Registrar's Office in the morning before school.
 MS Yearbook Committee
We are putting together a MS Yearbook Committee, consisting of dedicated Photoshop/photography savvy parents who are interested in taking great photos at events, and working together in a timely manner to format yearbook pages, enter text, and ensure equal student photo representation in our 2016-2017 MS Yearbook. If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact Jamie Story at jamie.story@ranchochristian.org
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MS ATHLETICS
Athletics Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
MS Athletic Director, Mrs. Erin Baker, may be reached at erin.baker@ranchochristian.org.
We are currently interviewing for the following MS Head Coaching positions:
- MS JV Flag Football
- MS Varsity Flag Football
Please contact erin.baker@ranchochristian.org if you are interested in coaching our wonderful Middle School Athletes!
 MS Flag Football 2016
We are looking for 2 coaches that can head up our JV and Varsity MS flag football teams. Please contact MS Athletic Director, Erin Baker, if you are interested. Please contact MS Athletic Director, Erin Baker, if you are interested.
Boys, please sign up in the office if you want to play!
Athletic Fee: $150
Season: Late August - Mid November
 MS Fall Baseball 2016 (Grades: 6-8)
RCMS is joining the Temecula Youth Baseball league for the fall 2016 season! Our Rancho Christian MS Team is forming now. Please contact MS Athletic Director, Erin Baker at erin.baker@ranchochristian.org, or head coach Rawlin Dean at rawlindean@gmail.com if you are interested.
Fall Season: Late August - November
Athletic Fee: $175 - Due by August 26
 MS Cheer 2016-2017
Please make sure you have your Athletic Packet turned in.
Athletic Fee: $200
Practices: Monday/Wednesday, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Grass area by sand courts.
 MS Girls Volleyball 2016
Please contact MS Athletic Director, Erin Baker, if you are interested in playing volleyball in the fall.
Athletic Fee: $150
Parent / Player Meeting: August 30, 2:45 pm. Location: Student Union
 MS Cross Country 2016
Head Coach: Jontrice Wells
Email: jontricewells@gmail.com
Athletic Fee: $125
Our team is practicing NOW. Please contact MS Athletic Director, Erin Baker, if you are interested in joining the team.
Practices: Tuesday-Thursday 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
MEETS:
September 9, 3:00 pm - 2 Mile Madness @ AB Brown
September 17, 8:00 am - Grant Nunnally Invitational @ RCC Moreno Valley
September 24, 8:00 am - Billy York Invitational @ Riverside XC Park
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HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Block Schedule & Key Dates Calendar Update
 High School ASB Cards for Sale
Get plugged into RCHS with an ASB Card! This card will allow you to enjoy high school events at a lower price and receive discounts at Temecula restaurants and establishments. Cost: $25.
Benefits include:
- Discounted price at School Dances and Events.
- Pay $1 for admittance into football games* (Students without a card will be charged $5).
- Use your card to save on select restaurants in the Temecula area: Pizza Factory, Coldstone, Temecula Lanes Bowling, Great Harvest., etc. (Exact discounts will be announced in the coming weeks)
- ASB Cards will only be available for a limited time, so pick one up today for $25!
- Cards may be purchased online here, or you can purchase a card at lunch in the ASB Room, W-203.
- When you purchase your ASB Card, your name will be added to a list. When the Student ID cards arrive at school, a special ASB sticker will be placed on your Student ID card, designating it also as an ASB Card.
HS Class Shirts Still Available
Don't be left out! There is still time to purchase your HS Class Shirt for $15 in Room W-203 at lunchtime. Students will be encouraged to wear these shirts at the upcoming HS Retreat and they can wear them on any Spirit Day.
 High School Fall Retreat
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 26
RETREAT: September 6 - 8
Our High School Fall Retreat is right around the corner! This is a three day, fun-filled event for ALL of our HS students and staff, designed to help them refresh and focus on the year ahead, all while enjoying God's beautiful creation. Please note that this retreat is part of our High School curriculum and is not optional. The deadline to register is Friday, August 26! You may register and find more details by clicking here: ranchochristian.org/hsretreat
MS/HS - Schedule Changes:
NEED A CHANGE? If a correction or change is needed to your class schedule, please go to our website at ranchochristian.org/resources and print the “Schedule Change Request Form". This form must be completed and submitted to the MS/HS office by: Friday, August 26, 2016. We will do our best to honor these requests, but please understand that any/all changes will be based on class size and availability. NOTE: You must attend the classes listed on your current schedule until you hear from the Registrar that your class has been changed.
SUBMITTED A FORM? If you have already submitted a Schedule Change Request Form, please check RenWeb (ParentsWeb) for the most up-to-date version of your class schedule, or stop by the Registrar's Office in the morning before school.
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COLLEGE COUNSELING CORNER - NEW!
High School College Advisor: Mrs. Yolanda Tanner
Email: yolanda.tanner@ranchochristian.org
Website: ranchochristian.org/college-counselilng
 College Counseling Online Resources
Did you know our Rancho Christian College Counseling office has a valuable list of online resources gathered for you, all in one place? Go to ranchochristian.org/college-counseling and click on Online Resources.
 College Visits to Rancho
Throughout the year, colleges and universities visit our campus and make themselves available to our students to answer questions and to provide informational materials. They will be setup in the foyer outside of the Student Union in the West building. Here are the upcoming scheduled college visits to our campus:
- University of San Diego: Monday, September 12, 11:45 am - 12: 30 pm
- Grand Canyon University: Thursday, September 15, 10:55 - 11:45 am
 COLLEGE APPLICATION WORKSHOP
September 13, 6:30 pm
What makes a great application? What about the Common App? What should a good essay contain? How many schools should my student apply to? Join us on Tuesday, September 13 at 6:30 pm in room W-101/102 to hear the the answer to these questions and more.
 FAFSA APPLICATION WORKSHOP
September 27, 6:30 pm
Join us on Tuesday, September 27 at 6:30 pm in room W-101/102 to learn the details of this helpful financial application, including application tips and frequently asked questions.
* Families are encouraged to attend as many workshops as possible, even if they have attended a workshop in the past, as subject matter is updated each year. All sessions are open. Students and families from any grade level 6-12 are welcome at any of our College Advising Meetings and Workshops.
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HS Athletics
Athletics Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Please contact Athletic Director Mr. Jake Fey for athletic information and questions.
 HS Football
Head Coach: Jim Kunau
Email: jim.kunau@ranchochristian.org
Website/Schedule/Registration: ranchochristian.org/football
If you would like to volunteer to help with our Home football games this fall, you may sign-up through the following link: RC Football - Volunteer Opportunities
Practice:
- Practice ends at 6:00 pm on school days that are not game/scrimmage days
- Saturday Practice: 8:00 am - 11:00 am, weekly
August 26, 7:00 pm: RCHS Home Game vs. Arrowhead Christian
September 2, 7:00 pm: RCHS vs. Whittier Christian (Game Location: Whittier College, 13406 Philadelphia St, Whittier 90608)
September 16, 7:00 pm: RCHS HOME game vs. Horizon Christian
September 23, 7:00 pm: RCHS vs. Aquinas High School, 2772 Sterling Ave, San Bernardino
 HS Girls Volleyball
Head Coach: Rochelle Short
Email: rochelle.short@ranchochristian.org
Website/Schedule/Registration: ranchochristian.org/volleyball
September 1, 5:00 pm: RCHS JV Home Game vs. Capistrano Valley Christian
September 1, 6:00 pm: RCHS Varsity HOME Game vs. Capistrano Valley Christian
September 12, 5:00 pm: RCHS Varsity HOME Game vs. SJVA
September 14, 5:00 pm: RCHS Varsity HOME Game vs. Cornerstone
 HS Boys Volleyball
Head Coach: Patrick Villanueva
Email: patrick.villanueva@ranchochristian.org
INTEREST LIST IS FORMING NOW! Please email Coach Patrick if you are interested in playing boys volleyball in the Spring.
 HS Cheer
Head Coach: Heather Arnzen
Email: heathernarnzen@gmail.com
Website/Schedule/Registration: ranchochristian.org/cheer
August 30, 31: Practices 3:30 - 5:30 pm on SPOGLI Field
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