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PRAYERS FOR SPENCER

Many of you may remember Spencer St.Germain who was a student here at Bethel for several years. He and his family moved to the Seattle area in 2008, and he’s now 14 years old and enjoying Jr. High. Back in 2006, while a student here, Spencer was diagnosed with ALL - Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He endured chemotherapy for 3 ½ years and the ALL has been in remission. However, during a routine check up this week (January 5^th) they discovered the ALL is back. He’s at Children’s Hospital in Seattle and beginning chemo again. The family, with the help of friends, has set up a web page so that the family can keep others updated on his treatment, and we can post messages of encouragement for Spencer to read. The website is: CaringBridge.org. You must be at least 13 years old to register, but it’s a very simple process. After registering, go to the “Vist a Website” on the left hand side and type in: SpencerStGermain (no spaces, no periods). Spencer and his family would greatly appreciate your prayers and words of encouragement.

The annual Computer Carnival will be held on Friday, January 29^th. Mr. Vandercook and Mrs. Holznecht are coordinating the event. They are handling the ideas for each of the booths, but we need parents to volunteer to work them. If you are interested in helping, please stop by the front office and sign up. It would be greatly appreciated.

Have you tried it yet? It’s so easy! Even easier because the front office is keeping many cards on hand to purchase on the spot. These cards are just like gift cards, and you don’t have to use the entire balance all at once. Unused amounts are tracked on the magnetic strip, just like most gift cards. The school earns a percentage of the Scrip sold. Consider using them for your daily needs (Starbucks, Albertsons, Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Carl's Jr., Chili's, Cinemark, El Pollo Loco, Kohl's, Marshall's, Safeway/Vons, and Walmart/Sam's Club, and many more ...) as well as for gifts. This is another great way for the school to earn money on things you are shopping for anyway. Just stop by the front office to make your purchase.

NEW AT BETHEL! They are coming! You may be familiar with the Antelope Valley Community Discount Card, which offers discounts at over 370 local businesses. These cards are very popular, and now you’ll be able to purchase them at Bethel; so if someone from another school asks you to buy one from them, HOLD OUT and buy it from Bethel. We’ll have them very soon. Keep your eye out for a flyer with purchase information. A pair of key cards will be sold for $20, and we’re sure you’ll save more than that during the year as you get discounts at your favorite stores. Curious? You can check out a list of stores at the website provided above. This is a fundraiser for the school, so please be sure to ask your family and friends if they want to purchase one, and then they can save while shopping at local businesses too!

Be sure to look out for the special fliers that have loads of information on the AV Mall Shopping 4 Students. Receipts logged in during February will get DOUBLE POINTS, so consider holding on to your receipts until then; or drop them in one of the convenient jars around campus and we’ll do that for you. If you want your receipts back, just put your student’s name, teacher name and room number on the receipt.

All receipts need to be logged in by February 28^th to count towards this year’s contest. Remember to ask friends and family to participate, too.

We just got our first check from BoxTops – almost $880 (this covers the period from about May – October 2009). We’ll have another submission coming up soon, so please get your BoxTops turned in. Be sure to mark your student’s name and teacher’s name to get credit for the class competitions. Check out the current Class Totals to see where your class is at. Remember – we’re encouraging Jr. High and High School participation, too. Please remember to ask your family and friends to participate.

Thank you to the many families that have signed up for eScrip at Vons and Albertsons. This basically links your store club card to the school so that we earn a percentage of your shopping order. Whenever you swipe your store club card you are also earning money for the school. As promised, we held a drawing among those who signed up. The winner of a $50 AV Mall gift card is Lorena Ascencio. Congratulations Ms. Ascencio!

For Vons, go to www.escrip.com, enter Bethel’s group #6592787, and your Vons Club card number.

We’ve had a few people tell us that they had a problem signing up for Albertson’s. We’re looking into it and will let you know if there is updated information to provide.

Consider asking family and friends to add Bethel Christian as their eScrip selection. With just a few minutes once a year, you can help the school earn funds all year long. How easy is that?!

Many thanks to all of the ladies who brought in breakfast treats for the teachers and staff before Christmas. By all accounts everything was delicious and very much appreciated.

Please join us for our next BPF meeting, which is scheduled for Friday, February 12^th at 2pm in the high school library. Monthly meetings are generally held on the 2^nd Friday of each month at the same time and location. We hope to see you there!

We understand that not everyone can make the meetings, but if you would like to help at times that are convenient for you, just stop by the office and sign up in the binder.

If you have any questions or comments about BPF, or would like to help with our activities, you may contact Jill Ward, Chair at:

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	Bethel Parent Fellowship News from the meeting on January 8, 2010 www.bethelchristian.net At the recent BPF meeting, the following items were discussed: PRAYERS FOR SPENCER Many of you may remember Spencer St.Germain who was a student here at Bethel for several years. He and his family moved to the Seattle area in 2008, and he’s now 14 years old and enjoying Jr. High. Back in 2006, while a student here, Spencer was diagnosed with ALL - Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He endured chemotherapy for 3 ½ years and the ALL has been in remission. However, during a routine check up this week (January 5^th) they discovered the ALL is back. He’s at Children’s Hospital in Seattle and beginning chemo again. The family, with the help of friends, has set up a web page so that the family can keep others updated on his treatment, and we can post messages of encouragement for Spencer to read. The website is: CaringBridge.org. You must be at least 13 years old to register, but it’s a very simple process. After registering, go to the “Vist a Website” on the left hand side and type in: SpencerStGermain (no spaces, no periods). Spencer and his family would greatly appreciate your prayers and words of encouragement. LOOKING FOR HELP – COMPUTER CARNIVAL The annual Computer Carnival will be held on Friday, January 29^th. Mr. Vandercook and Mrs. Holznecht are coordinating the event. They are handling the ideas for each of the booths, but we need parents to volunteer to work them. If you are interested in helping, please stop by the front office and sign up. It would be greatly appreciated. SCRIP Have you tried it yet? It’s so easy! Even easier because the front office is keeping many cards on hand to purchase on the spot. These cards are just like gift cards, and you don’t have to use the entire balance all at once. Unused amounts are tracked on the magnetic strip, just like most gift cards. The school earns a percentage of the Scrip sold. Consider using them for your daily needs (Starbucks, Albertsons, Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Carl's Jr., Chili's, Cinemark, El Pollo Loco, Kohl's, Marshall's, Safeway/Vons, and Walmart/Sam's Club, and many more ...) as well as for gifts. This is another great way for the school to earn money on things you are shopping for anyway. Just stop by the front office to make your purchase. ANTELOPE VALLEY COMMUNITY DISCOUNT CARD http://www.avclubcard.com/ NEW AT BETHEL! They are coming! You may be familiar with the Antelope Valley Community Discount Card, which offers discounts at over 370 local businesses. These cards are very popular, and now you’ll be able to purchase them at Bethel; so if someone from another school asks you to buy one from them, HOLD OUT and buy it from Bethel. We’ll have them very soon. Keep your eye out for a flyer with purchase information. A pair of key cards will be sold for $20, and we’re sure you’ll save more than that during the year as you get discounts at your favorite stores. Curious? You can check out a list of stores at the website provided above. This is a fundraiser for the school, so please be sure to ask your family and friends if they want to purchase one, and then they can save while shopping at local businesses too! http://www.shoppingpartnership.com/points/antelopevalley.htm SHOPPING 4 STUDENTS at the AV MALL Be sure to look out for the special fliers that have loads of information on the AV Mall Shopping 4 Students. Receipts logged in during February will get DOUBLE POINTS, so consider holding on to your receipts until then; or drop them in one of the convenient jars around campus and we’ll do that for you. If you want your receipts back, just put your student’s name, teacher name and room number on the receipt. All receipts need to be logged in by February 28^th to count towards this year’s contest. Remember to ask friends and family to participate, too. http://www.boxtops4education.com/ BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION We just got our first check from BoxTops – almost $880 (this covers the period from about May – October 2009). We’ll have another submission coming up soon, so please get your BoxTops turned in. Be sure to mark your student’s name and teacher’s name to get credit for the class competitions. Check out the current Class Totals to see where your class is at. Remember – we’re encouraging Jr. High and High School participation, too. Please remember to ask your family and friends to participate. http://www.escrip.com/ ESCRIP Thank you to the many families that have signed up for eScrip at Vons and Albertsons. This basically links your store club card to the school so that we earn a percentage of your shopping order. Whenever you swipe your store club card you are also earning money for the school. As promised, we held a drawing among those who signed up. The winner of a $50 AV Mall gift card is Lorena Ascencio. Congratulations Ms. Ascencio! If you haven’t signed up yet, you still can: For Vons, go to www.escrip.com, enter Bethel’s group #6592787, and your Vons Club card number. We’ve had a few people tell us that they had a problem signing up for Albertson’s. We’re looking into it and will let you know if there is updated information to provide. Consider asking family and friends to add Bethel Christian as their eScrip selection. With just a few minutes once a year, you can help the school earn funds all year long. How easy is that?! THANK YOU Many thanks to all of the ladies who brought in breakfast treats for the teachers and staff before Christmas. By all accounts everything was delicious and very much appreciated. NEXT MEETING Please join us for our next BPF meeting, which is scheduled for Friday, February 12^th at 2pm in the high school library. Monthly meetings are generally held on the 2^nd Friday of each month at the same time and location. We hope to see you there! We understand that not everyone can make the meetings, but if you would like to help at times that are convenient for you, just stop by the office and sign up in the binder. CONTACT INFORMATION FOR BPF CHAIR If you have any questions or comments about BPF, or would like to help with our activities, you may contact Jill Ward, Chair at: e-mail jill.ebean@verizon.net Please put “BPF” in the subject line


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