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FROM THE EDITOR
Contents Spring 2013
01
REFLECTOR SPRING 2013
So Who Are We?
Editorial
17 Band Trip
to Disney
1
from the editor
2
the breakdown
Timothy by the Letters
Get to Know A...
From the Mouths of Babes
Features
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2013
REFLECTOR
SPRING
2013
02REFLECTOR
4
We are TC
6
Who are we?
6 / Students and Cities
8 / Churches and Leadership
10 / Financial
12 / Technology
Timothy Updates
14
the 3 a’s
Academics
Athletics
Arts
21 from the administrators
24 alumni News
When we developed our new athletic logo and the “We Are
TC” phrase, the concept was to represent school pride. To
be proud of who we are. The Timothy fight song starts with
“We’re proud of the red and white.” The Timothy community
has definitely responded to this, igniting a red and white
stampede, snapping up spirit wear with our new logo.
So it’s good to be proud of who we are… but who are
we, anyway? Timothy means so many things to so many
people. For some, Timothy represents a Christian Reformed/
Dutch/multi-generational community. For others, Timothy
represents a a secure environment, an oasis among underperforming or unsafe schools. For some, Timothy is an
affordable, excellent private education. Others recognize
Timothy for our excellent athletics and outstanding fine
arts programs.
What if the answer is “all of the above”? In other words,
what if we’re more than the sum of these parts? That’s
what we’ll explore in this issue of the Reflector.
For example, Timothy’s geographic reach is surprising.
We have students who live in 58 cities. We also teach
international students who call China, South Korea, and
Thailand home. Timothy also has a broad spiritual reach.
Our students come from over 260 churches. 20 years ago,
students from the Christian Reformed Church comprised
58% of our population. 10 years ago, that percentage
was 49%. Today it stands at 38%. And yet – despite our
ever-evolving community, God has blessed Timothy with
the ability to stay true to His calling for us: to develop
academically prepared Christian disciples.
The name of this publication – The Reflector – has two
meanings. First, there’s the mirror aspect: “To show an
image of.” Secondly, there’s the thoughtful sense: “To
consider/meditate/ponder.” This edition of the Reflector
asks the Timothy community to do both. Take a look at
who we are today. Consider who God has called us to be.
Be proud to be a part of God’s plan at Timothy Christian
Schools! We Are TC! n
Rudi Gesch
Rudi Gesch
Director of Marketing
The Breakdown
Get to
know a...
Get to
know a...
TC All-Star Volunteer
Yvonne Cruz
How I first came to
Timothy: In 2008 I
googled “Christian
Schools” with my zip code
next to it. We went to
visit a couple of schools
but when my husband
and I toured Timothy’s
campus we knew this was
the one. A little boy in the
A method of academic
intervention used to provide
early, systematic assistance
to children who are having
difficulty learning.
office even told us “ I love
it here.” Timothy has been
everything we hoped for
and more.
What I love about
Timothy: What don’t I
love about Timothy? I
love that it feels like an
extended family. I love
that Timothy is prayerful
about everything
inside and outside the
classroom from food to
sports to parent teacher
conferences.
Volunteer participation:
Different opportunities
with PiE, various daily
tasks to help different
teachers throughout the
day (copying, tracing,
walking kids from classes,
helping in the sensory
gym, computer class,
art class, daily recess
IHSA
Timothy’s Athletic conference.
Member schools include: Elmwood
Park, Fenton, Illiana Christian,
Ridgewood, Riverside Brookfield,
Glenbard South and Timothy Christian.
ILLINOIS
HIGH SCHOOL
ASSOCIATION
Illinois’ high school athletic
association that regulates
14 boys sports and 14 girls
sports. Timothy offers 7 boys
sports and 9 girls sports.
duty, reading in class to
the kids). I will help out
wherever I’m allowed.
Hobbies: Zumba, I love
going to my boys sporting
events (we have them
every weekend), and
volunteering at TCS.
Best book I’ve read this
year: Redeeming Love by
Francine Rivers (a lifechanging story of Gods
unconditional, redemptive,
all consuming love).
Favorite meal: Anything
Cuban
Favorite movie: The
Notebook
Favorite place to visit:
Anywhere tropical
Best gift ever: My
salvation
Judy Venhousen
TCAA
Timothy
Christian
Athletic
Association
Timothy’s latest incarnation
of the Booster’s club. Contact
the Athletic Office to join
this group.
Biggest blessing about
serving as a volunteer at
Timothy: Feeling that I
am helping to impact the
quality of education my
children are receiving by
helping the teachers.
Biggest challenge about
serving as a volunteer
at Timothy: I don’t
really see a challenge in
volunteering because its
something I enjoy doing.
Sometimes different
volunteer opportunities
come up at the same
time making it a bit of a
challenge, but we always
make it work :)
Something surprising
about you: I’m actually
very shy. n
How I first came to
Timothy: Growing up
in Michigan, I attended
only Christian Schools
International schools, and
value the blessing of a
Christian education. So,
even before having any
children, my late husband,
Darrell Stremler, and I
moved from downtown
Chicago to the Western
Suburbs for the sole
purpose of sending our
children to Timothy
Christian School someday.
After being widowed, I
married Bob Venhousen,
a widower and a current
TCS Administrator. All
nine of our children have
attended or are attending
Timothy!
What I love about
Timothy: Administrators,
Teachers and Staff who
are not ashamed of
the Gospel and whose
love for Jesus and an
understanding that every
inch of this creation
belongs to Him informs
the way they teach and
how they interact with
the students. I like that
at Timothy we strive for
excellence in all things
because God deserves our
best, but we understand
that God’s grace, a
necessary component
of community life, is
abundant and sufficient.
I love that we are on one
campus. It makes life so
much more manageable.
I also love seeing all the
parents fellowshipping
with one another while
they are dropping off
and picking up their little
ones; it brings back fond
memories!
Hobbies: Gardening,
traveling, cooking
Best Book this year: Idol
Lies by Dee Brestin
Favorite Meal: When all
12 of us are together, it
doesn’t matter what we
are eating because it is
always a fun feast!
FROM THE MOUTHS OF BABES
“
“
Boy, you’ve really got
some child-bearing hips.
– First grade boy #1 to first grade boy #2
Monsters are extinct.
– Kindergarten Student
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Favorite animated film:
Spirit: Stallion of the
Cimarron. I cannot watch
it without crying.
Favorite place to visit?
Impossible to pick a
favorite: I love traveling
and enjoy cities, beaches
and formal gardens.
Comayagua, Honduras
because of our “adopted”
daughter and grandson
as well as all the children
of the orphanage Hogar
De Ninos.
Best Gift ever: Salvation
and the Holy Spirit, our
Comforter.
Biggest blessing about
serving the school
through Moms in
Prayer: It is a privilege
to pray regularly with
moms who have a
desire for their children,
all Timothy students,
and their teachers to
be in the center of
God’s Will. Praying
God’s Word releases
His power into their
lives and accomplishes
His purposes, not our
agendas. I have been
participating in Moms
in Prayer since 1996 and
attribute the discipline
of praying God’s Word for
our children every Friday
morning as the primary
reason I have been able
to be at peace with God’s
plan for their lives.
Biggest challenge about
serving the school
through Mothers in
Prayer: to impress on
other moms the honor
it is to be welcomed by
Timothy’s Administration
to pray on campus,
to have High School
students volunteer to
watch your babies or
preschoolers so you
can pray undistracted,
to lift up our teachers’
concerns to the Throne
of Grace, and be amazed
as another mom prays,
directed by the Holy Spirit,
for your own child!
From one year to the
next Moms in Prayer
is typically comprised
of 6 faithful moms.
Any mom who has a
heart after God and
values confidentiality is
welcome to join us ANY
Friday school is in session.
We meet in the High
School conference room. I
guarantee God will bless
your sacrifice of time. n
…Thank-you for the snow so
we could go sledding…and
make snow forts for Your winter
creatures… – Kindergarten Prayer
We went to Miss Divine’s room.
– Referring to the third grade teacher Mrs. Duiven
REFLECTOR SPRING 2013
a standardized test for high
school achievement and
college admissions. Timothy’s
average score is a 24.8. That
ranks among the top schools
in the area.
RTI
RESPONSE TO
INTERVENTION
MSC
TC Prayer Warrior
03
ACT
American
College
Testing
an extended learning opportunity to foster
collaborative learning among colleagues.
A group of Timothy teachers recently went
to a conference on this concept that we
will be implementing school wide in the
fall of 2013.
Metro
Suburban
Conference
“
Often times students compartmentalize
their lives into areas (school, athletics,
friends, faith, etc) that they feel don’t overlap.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) offers
students a time of fellowship and devotion
where students discuss how to include Christ
in all areas of their lives.
PLC’s
Professional
Learning
Communities
“
“
FCA
Fellowship
of Christian
Athletes
“
Timothy Alphabet Soup
feature
article
The Breakdown
Dear Alumni and Supporters,
There are so many people who have played a role in
shaping our school. Many of you volunteer, coach, support
our student body, drive car pools, financially contribute to
the school, stop by and visit, etc…we count on you! Thank
you for the various ways in which you have made TC a
better place. Our alumni roster continues to grow as we
conclude our 101st year as an organization. It is our desire
that our alumni will always feel welcome here at TC. We
humbly ask for your continued support, and that you would
strive with us in the Lord’s work for years to come.
A thoughtful reflection about this simple phrase
By Matt Davidson, Superintendent
As I dwell on this, I feel a sense of pride. I truly believe it is a healthy and
heartwarming feeling, not a haughty feeling. But make no mistake about it—I
definitely feel proud to be a part of the “WE” in this phrase. I can’t help but think of
others who are every bit of and even more a part of the “WE,” so allow me to address
each of you with the implied understanding that words cannot possibly express my
deepest feelings.
Dear Students,
What a great group of young people! I am proud to be your
Superintendent. There are so many of you that I admire. Your
leadership is inspiring to me and the fellowship you enjoy
with one another blesses me. It is my prayer that each of you
would love and serve Jesus with passion and courage. Strive
for excellence in everything you do…set the highest of goals…
and remember that you can get there from here. Make a
difference by doing everything to the glory of God. You can
change the world.
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Dear Parents, Grandparents and
Extended Families,
I have been so blessed by you and your children/grandchildren.
Together we make a larger family…the TC family. It has been
one of the great honors of my life to get to know so many
of you. I have never been involved with an organization that
holds such strong generational ties. In just these few years,
I have had the awesome privilege of fellowshipping with
you, laughing with you, grieving with you, praying with you,
celebrating with you, watching our kids grow up together,
carrying one another’s burdens, dreaming together, praising
God together and the list goes on. Thank you for your support
of TC! Please continue to keep us in your prayers. We covet
each of you and we love you.
Dear Jesus,
Where would we be without you? Where would I be
without you? It is my humble prayer that you will be
exalted in our school and that your name would forever be
adored at TC. We are excited about recent accomplishments
and new paths to explore…but we desperately desire to
give you the place of prominence at our school. Help us to
never lose hope and to remain boldly faithful and true. You
have been so faithful to us…you have been so faithful to me.
Thank you, dear Jesus, for your love and grace. It is because
of you that our school was born and it is because of you
that our school succeeds. We love you. Amen. n
We are a school with
loyal friends;
We are a school with a
team of alumni making
an impact around the
world;
We are a school with
difference-making
teachers;
We are a school where
Jesus Christ has the
highest place!
Who are we?
WE ARE TC!
REFLECTOR SPRING 2013
“We Are TC”
When others inquire about our school, I boast about you.
So much is asked of you, and yet you work tirelessly with
an unwavering dedication. God has been good to us. Thank
you for your faithfulness and your friendship. I admire your
love for our students and your passion for Jesus Christ. I am
honored to serve with you in our journey toward excellence
and distinction. Our task is so important. I have gained
something from each of you, and I count you as brothers
and sisters in Christ. We have great adventures ahead of
us—all to the glory of God.
We are a school with a
rich history and strong
generational support;
05
Dear TC Staff,
We are a school made
up of winning students;
special feature
WHO ARE WE?
{ Students & Cities }
Busing: Giving access to Christian
education
Timothy families are diverse. We frequently read “diverse”
as a synonym for “multi-racial.” At Timothy, we’re certainly
blessed with racial diversity (minority student body
represents 24% of our student body – and percentages are
growing at a rate of about 1% each year). But the diversity
doesn’t stop there – there’s also “geographical diversity.”
We draw families from 58 different cities and towns in the
greater Chicagoland area.
STUDENTS
Addison 11
Aurora 4
Bartlett 4
Bellwood 27
Bensenville 7
Berkeley 23
Berwyn 8
Bolingbrook 21
Broadview 3
Brookfield 8
Burr Ridge 9
Carol Stream 2
Chicago 44
Cicero 4
Country Club Hills 1
Countryside 1
Clarendon Hills 11
Darien 17
Downers Grove 49
Elmhurst 208
Forest Park 7
Franklin Park 1
Glen Ellyn 27
Glendale Heights 2
Hillside 16
Hinsdale 25
Indian Head park 2
Itasca 3
La Grange 3
CITIES
STUDENTS
La Grange Park 3
Lemont 2
Lisle 13
Lombard 136
Lyons 1
Maywood 12
Melrose Park 14
Naperville 20
Northlake 4
Oak Brook 47
Oak Park 14
Oakbrook Terrace 6
Oswego 2
Park Ridge 1
River Forest 2
River Grove 1
Riverside 4
Shorewood 1
Stickney 2
Villa Park 86
Westchester 36
Western Springs 16
Westmont 40
Wheaton 13
Willow Springs 2
Willowbrook 5
Winfield 2
Wood Dale 5
Woodridge 12
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Student Enrollment
78
Pre-K
496
Elementary
School
173
Middle
School
382
High
School
TOTAL 1,129
13% African American
2% Asian
77% Caucasian
5% Hispanic
3% International
At Timothy Christian Schools, we’re
a diverse group of people who are
on the same mission.
Jesus Christ is the most important thing in our
lives. And our kids’ relationship with Him is the 2nd
most important thing. And our uncompromising
desire for the best academic education for our
kids is the 3rd. We’re not an excellent Christian
school “on top” of being a Christian school. We’re
an excellent school BECAUSE we’re a Christian
school. We want the best education for our kids
because God calls us to be difference makers in
the world – and the world is drawn to the best.
We might be Hispanic, Asian, Black or White. We
might be rich, poor, liberal, or conservative. In a
world of increasing division among diversity, it is
a beautiful and God-honoring thing to see people
from different cities, churches, culture, and socioeconomic status coming together around the same
mission. We are developing academically prepared
Christian disciples. We are TC!
Busing by the numbers
tCS busing for 2012-2013
78
percent OF
Timothy students
regularly use the
bus service
17
NUMBER
of bus routes
at Timothy
SERVICE FEES
AND RATINGS BY
TIMOTHY FAMILIES
ZERO
DOLLARS
in additional fees
charged for busing
4.35
ON A SCALE OF 5
the overall
satisfaction rating
that Timothy families
gave our bus service
(according to a
recent survey)
45
AVERAGE
number of
riders on each
bus route
3
NUMBER
of streamlined/
express stops
PARENT COMMENTS
“Had busing not been
available to us we
would not have been
able to place our
daughter at Timothy.
It is an enormous
blessing.”
“The bus drivers are
the unsung heroes of
Timothy! Rain or shine,
they are dedicated
to their routes and
to the safety of the
children. We think
the bus drivers are
AWESOME!”
“We absolutely love the
busing system. It is a
HUGE benefit! We also
love our bus driver”
There are many things that
make Timothy unique. Having
a Preschool through grade 12
Christian school “district” is
certainly one thing that makes us
unique. As far as we can tell, we’re
the only private, Christian, P-12 Christian school system in the entire MetroChicago area. We’ve searched, we’ve asked. We’re the only ones who own
and operate our own fleet. And what’s more – we do it with no additional
costs to Timothy families!
Anytime you’re the ONLY ones who do something, you’re either crazy – or
you’re visionary. We’re convinced that we’re the latter. Keeping the bus
service in-house allows us to offer better customer service at a cheaper rate
than if we would farm it out. We’ve looked at bids in the past- bus companies can’t get close to our “customer service” or our price.
We recently took a survey of all Timothy families who use the bus. 314 families responded and gave us a 4.35 satisfaction score on a 5 point scale. 57%
of respondents gave our bus service a 5/5!
Bus Drivers
Many of our drivers are long-time Timothy parents and grandparents
(sometimes even alums themselves) who have literally been connected and
dedicated to Timothy for their entire lives. Drivers that we hire very quickly
pick up on the ethos of loving our students. There’s a tremendous amount
of pride in seeing “Timothy Christian Schools” on the side of a bus and
knowing that they are our buses, our drivers, our routes and that children
at Timothy Christian Schools are loved from the time they step on the bus
at the beginning of the day to the time they’re dropped off after school.
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CITIES
Busing: A Uniquely
Timothy Program
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Our bus service allows families from over 58 different towns to access Christian education at Timothy.
We’ve got this great school and these great families
from all over the place who want to access it. Busing
is the logistical piece of the puzzle that allows Timothy families to access Christian education at 188 W.
Butterfield road in Elmhurst, IL. 36% of our families
couldn’t send their children to Timothy Christian if it
weren’t for the bus system.
Timothy families: Diverse and Unified
special feature
WHO ARE WE?
{ Churches & Leadership }
Churches and leadership:
Timothy’s parent-run model, independent of
any one congregation, allows for economic and
leadership diversification. This allows Timothy’s
Board of Directors to make decisions that are in
the best interest of the school – independent of
any other variables.
58 cities &
A supporting church of Timothy Christian Schools is a church
which pledges through its governing body to do the following:
260 CHURCHES
1.To actively and prayerfully support the cause of Christian
education at Timothy Christian Schools
Top 20 Church Student Population
2.To actively encourage parents from their congregation to
enroll their children at Timothy Christian Schools.
260 - ELMHURST CRC
55 - FAITH CRC
3.To accept responsibility in helping parents from their
congregation meet the actual costs of educating their
children at Timothy Christian Schools.
52 - LOMBARD CRC
42 - CHRIST CHURCH OF OAK BROOK
21 - WESTERN SPRINGS CRC
4.To allow and encourage Timothy Christian Schools to
contact members of the church during fundraising efforts.
20 - LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN CENTER
20 - WILLOW CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH
17- Christian Church of Clarendon Hills
14 - CALVARY MEMORIAL
13 - VISITATION CATHOLIC
13 - PARKVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
12 - Compass Church Currently, the following area churches qualify for
supporting church status**:
11 - WHEATON BIBLE CHURCH
Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church
11 - WHEATON CRC
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church
10 - BETHEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
10 - Harvest Bible Chapel
Student Body Church
Demographics
Faith Christian Reformed Church
10 - EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH
Horizon Community Church
10 -Trinity Presbyterian Church
Lombard Christian Reformed Church
9 - CHICAGO CHURCH OF CHRIST
Western Springs Christian Reformed Church
Wheaton Christian Reformed Church
**Although all supporting churches currently belong to the
Christian Reformed denomination, all Christian churches
are welcome to apply for supporting church status. In the
past, we have had a number of different denominational
representations in our supporting churches. If you would like
to begin discussions with your church to inquire about this
642 - Affliated Churches
260 - Elmhurst CRC
55 - Faith CRC
52 - Lombard CRC
21 - Western Springs CRC
11 - Wheaton CRC
2 - Horizon Community Church
1 - Ebenezer CRC
Board of Directors Church
Demographics
status, please contact our Superintendent, Mr. Matt Davidson.
Full List of Churches
Abundant Life, Cicero - Abundant Life World Outreach - Alpha Missionary Baptist Church, Bolingbrook - Ambassadors of Christ Church - Apostolic Church of God - Apostolic Faith Church - Apostolic Pentecostal Church of Morgan Park - Arnett Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church - BELMONT ASSEMBLY OF GOD - BENSENVILLE BIBLE CHURCH BERKELEY-HILLSIDE PRESBYTERIAN - Bethel Lutheran, Chicago - BETHEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - BETHEL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST - Blanchard Alliance Church - BROADVIEW MISSIONARY BAPTIST - Brookfield Church of Christ - Calvary Chapel O’Hare, Franklin Park - Calvary Church, Naperville - CALVARY MEMORIAL, OAK PARK - Casa Misericordia - Centennial Missionary Baptist Church - Central Assembly of God - CHICAGO CHURCH OF CHRIST - Chicago Marthoma Church - Chicago Tabernacle of the Assemblies of God - Chinese Bible Church of Oak Park - CHRIST CHURCH OF OAK BROOK - Christ Church of the Christian & Missionary Allian - CHRISTIAN CHURCH/CLARENDON HLS - Christian Life Church, Mt. Prospect Christian Unity Baptist Church - Church of the Resurrection - College Church, Wheaton - Community Christian Church, Naperville - COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP - Community Fellowship of West Chicago - Community Presbyterian Church - Compass Church, Naperville - COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Crossroads Community Church, Lombard - Divine Infant Jesus - Divine Providence Parish - DOWNERS GROVE COMMUNITY - EBENEZER CRC - ELMHURST CRC - ELMHURST PRESBYTERIAN - EMMANUEL BIBLE CHURCH - EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH - Episcopal Church of Our Savior, Elmhurst - Evangelical Covenant Church, Hinsdale - Evangelical Free Church of America - Faith Community Presbyterian Church - FAITH CRC - Faith CRC, Tinley Park - Faith Lutheran Church, Brookfield - FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Family Christian Center, Munster - Family Harvest Church - Fellowship Baptist Church - FELLOWSHIP REFORMED - First Assembly of God Church - First Baptist Church of Bellwood - First Baptist Church of Elmhurst - First Baptist of Downers Grove - First Church of Jesus Christ - FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH1 - First Presbyterian, Arlington Heights - First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn - First Presbyterian Church of River Forest - First United Methodist, Downers Grove - First United Methodist, Lombard - FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - First United Methodist Church of Franklin Park - FOUNTAIN OF LIFE
- Four Corners Community Church - FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Fraternite Notre Dame, Church of Our Lady - Freedom Baptist, Hillside - FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH - Garden of Life Ministries - Ginger Creek Community Church, Aurora - Grace & Truth Gospel Center - Grace Bible, Elmhurst - Grace Bible Church, Rolling Meadows - Grace Church of DuPage - GRACE LUTHERAN - Great Faith Baptist Church - Greater Chicago Church - HANMEE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Harvest Baptist Church, Oswego - Harvest Bible Chapel, Aurora - Harvest Bible Chapel, Naperville - Harvest Bible Chapel, Rolling Meadows - Heritage International Christian Church - HI-PRAZ BIBLE FELLOWSHIP - Hinsdale Adventist Church - Hinsdale United Methodist Church - Hobson Road Community, Downers Grove - Holy Apostles Church, Westchester - Home of Life Missionary Baptist Church - Hope CRC - HORIZON COMMUNITY CHURCH - Iglesia del Pueblo, Wheaton - IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH - Immanuel Community Church - Immanuel Lutheran church, Downers Grove - IMMANUEL
LUTHERAN CHURCH2 - Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Warrenville - International Community Evangelical Free Church - Jericho Road, Wheaton - Johnson Memorial Church of God - Jordan Temple Missionary Baptist Church - Jubiliee Baptist Church - Judson Baptist, Oak Park - La Grange Bible Church - La Salle St. Church, Chicago - Lakeview SeventhDay Adventist Church - Lawndale Community, Chicago - Life Changers International Church - Life Church, Palos Heights - Lifeline Church - Living Water Community Church - LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN CENTER - LOMBARD BIBLE CHURCH - Lombard Church of the Nazarene - LOMBARD CRC - Mary Queen of Heaven Church - Maypole Ave. Church of Christ - Messiah Lutheran Church - Miracle Center Baptist Church - Moody Church - Naperville Covenant Church - New Galilee Baptist Church - New Hope Christian Center - New Hope Romanian Biblical Church - New Life Covenant - New Life House of Prayer - North Lowell Church of God - North Main Community Church - NOTRE DAME PARIS - Oak Brook Community
Church - Olivet Baptist Church - Onnuri Naperville Church - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Darien - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church - Our Lady of the Wayside - PARKVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH - Pathway Community Church - Peace Memorial Church, Palos Park - Peoples Community Church - Power Circle Congregation Center - Prince of Peace Lutheran, Schaumburg - Proviso Missionary Baptist Church - Queen of the Rosary Catholic Church - Redeemer Lutheran Church, Elmhurst - Rhema Word Church - Rivers of Living Water Ministries International - Rock of Ages Baptist Church - Sacred Heart Church - Serbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection - Seventh Day Adventist Church, La Grange - Shield of Faith Ministries - Sonido De Alabanza - SS.Cyril and Methodius Church - St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church - ST. DOMITILLA CATHOLIC CHURCH - St. Francis Xavier, La Grange - St. Gregorios Orthodox Syrian Church - St. Isidore’s Roman Catholic Church - St. John of the Cross, Western Springs - St. John the Apostle Catholic Church - St. John United Church of Christ - St. John’s Lutheran, La Grange - St. John’s Lutheran, Lombard - St. Joseph Catholic Church - St. Luke Catholic Church - St. Margaret Mary Church - St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, Burr Ridge - ST. MARY OF GOSTYN CATHOLIC - St. Mary Parish, Riverside - St. Michaels Old Town - St. Nicholas Cathedral - St. Peter’s United Church of Christ - St.
Stephen African Methodist Episcopal Church - St. Thomas Syro-Marabar Cathedral - St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Lombard - St. Volodymyr Ukranian Orthodox Cathedral - ST.DEMETRIOS GREEK ORTHODOX - Star Rock Church - Sts. Peter & Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church - Tabernacle Baptist Church, Maywood - The Chapel, Hinsdale - The Sanctuary
Church - Total Christian Life Ministry - Trinity Lutheran, Lisle - Trinity Presbyterian Church - UNION CHURCH OF HINSDALE - Unity Church of Oak Park - Victory Cathedral Worship Center - Village Church, United Church of Christ - VISITATION CATHOLIC - WEST SUBURBAN COMMUNITY CHURCH - Westchester Community United Church of Christ - Western Springs Baptist - WESTERN SPRINGS CRC - Westside Christian Center Church - Wheatland Salem United Methodist Church - WHEATON BIBLE CHURCH - Wheaton Christian Center - WHEATON CHRISTIAN REFORMED - Wheaton Wesleyan Church - WILLOW CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH - World Overcomers Church, Bartlett - YORKFIELD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
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67 Supporting Churches
33 Affliated Churches
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Timothy is a parent-run Christian school system.
That’s unique. Our Board Of Directors consists of
21 members. 14 of whom are members of
supporting churches. 7 of these board members
attend affiliated churches.
Supporting Churches:
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Many new families that encounter Timothy for
the first time don’t quite know what to make of
our church relationships. A common question is
“Which church do I need to attend to come
here?” While this question might sound odd to
the long-time Timothy family, it’s a very
reasonable question to someone school shopping.
Many private religious schools are parochial –
a ministry arm of a specific church denomination
or congregation.
timothy christian represents
special feature
Total Budgeted Revenue
WHO ARE WE?
Total Budgeted Expenses
Financials by the numbers
timothy christian schools Financials for 2012-2013
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$1,300,000
$1,000,000
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Average Age
of facilities
Timothy Foundation
principle balance
Funds Raised
for the Science
WIng Addition
Tuition Discount
funded by supporting
churches this year
Timothy Fund
proceeds since
July 1, 2010
of Annual
Budget
used to pay for
salaries and
benefits
Church contributions
imothy Foundation T
and “New to You” Store
Timothy Fund
verage A
amount of tuition
and fee revenues per student
$6,700
Food Services Revenue
Other Income
Bookstore
Total cost per student ($9,250)
$550,000
$360,000
PIE Proceeds Invested
in educational resources
since 2010
$225,000
Combined Proceeds
of 2011 and 2012 Jog-AThon campaigns
$9,250
Budgeted Operating
Expenditures
per student in FY 2013
$6,700
Average Amount
of tuition and fee revenue
per student in FY 2013
Day Care income
road in private education) is nothing short
of amazing. Add in the fact that busing
is included in our tuition, and Timothy
Christian produces one of the best private
school bargains in the Chicagoland area.
Our competitive teacher pay scale allows
Timothy to recruit and retain top-notch
teachers. We can be proud that the
budgeted salary and benefit expenses for
our teachers (77% of the total expense
budget) so closely mirror our tuition
revenue (72% of the total revenue budget).
This demonstrates strong stewardship.
Moving forward, we consider it a high
calling to continue to live in this tension –
always with one eye on offering the best
possible Christ-centered education – and
the other eye on doing that in an affordable
and efficient manner.
72% Net Tuition Revenue
14% Supporting Church Contributions
4% Timothy Foundation
3% Timothy Fund
3% Dining Services
1% New to You Proceeds
1% Rentals and such
1% Bookstore
1% Daycare
77% Salaries and benefits
5% Maintenance
4% Capital Replacement
3% Education and Instruction
3% Administration
2% Transportation
2% Food Service
1% or less - other
$330,000
$2,550
Annual Operating Cost
of Timothy bus service
77%
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Other Revenue Sources per student
The 2013 capital budget of $400,000
covers everything from computer
technology to parking lots and roofs.
This year capital budget funded
the completion of the wireless
project, covering 100% of the school
with wireless access and a guest
network, replacement of 50 desktop
computers, replacement of 30
laptops in the middle school. Also
included was a new roof on much
of the elementary school, repaving
the east parking lot, a new school
bus, and various other building and
grounds projects.
Foundation Tuition Assistance
The Timothy Foundation and the “New to You”
store funded $330,000 of tuition assistance awards
for the 2012-2013 school year. 873 total awards
for the NTY discount, faculty assistance, tuition
assistance, and named scholarships were awarded.
The average award under these combined
programs was nearly $400 per student recipient.
$375,000
There’s good news for tuition-paying
Timothy families – nobody knows
how to stretch a dollar like Timothy
Christian Schools. To provide the quality
Christian education (among the top
academic schools in all of Chicagoland)
at our tuition levels (middle of the
Timothy Capital
Expenditures Budget
Timothy Fund
The Timothy Fund is contributing $375,000 for the 20122013 school year. This is reducing the cost of tuition for
each student by nearly $375, which is the equivalent of
the average salary for over 7 teachers. This is also the
equivalent of over 45 additional enrolled students.
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Private education has a price tag. There’s
always going to be a tension between
Timothy providing the best education
possible – while doing this in an
affordable manner for our families.
Other Revenue Sources per Student
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Timothy Christian Schools has been
blessed with a solid financial footing.
Our community annually passes
a balanced $10,000,000+ budget
proposed by our parent-run board of
directors. As our efforts with the capital
campaign are fully realized, we will
continue to be a debt free school. We
have a foundation endowment with
assets in excess of $4,000,000. Timothy’s
financial standing is the envy of almost
every private school in the country.
$400,000
{ Financial }
special feature
On the average school day, Timothy
WHO ARE WE?
Website Visits in 2012
{ Technology }
Timothy has 56 active Smartboards
• 22 in the high school
• 8 in the middle school
• 26 in the grade school
Technology
by the numbers
for the school year of 2012-2013
TCS printed 2,512,120
pages last year
TIMOTHY
OWNED
DEVICES
55 8 122
Number OF
iPads
Number OF
iMacs
Number OF
laptops
105 7 266
9.9 GB of web browsing
4.4 GB of YouTube
4.0 GB of other streaming video
2.7 gb of streaming audio
2.7 GB of encrypted traffic
4.0 GB of other services
Number OF
servers
Number OF
desktops
Last year, over 10% of our internet
traffic came from mobile devices.
(31,000 visitors)
Our wireless network is comprised of 70 wireless access points. On an
average day, they provide internet access to 182 Timothy owned devices,
138 staff owned devices, and over 250 student and guest devices.
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Files on our network
By grade levels & Teachers
73,459 69,852
56,086 37,441
Sophomore files
Freshmen files
In the Last 24 hours:
Number OF
netbooks
Looking Back/Looking Forward
Senior files
Junior files
149,625
141,661
50,123
Perhaps the best way to demonstrate exactly how much
has changed in this field is to quote a previous Reflector. In
an article from the Winter 2004 Reflector entitled “That’s
Hackert, not Hacker!” a young, smiling Kevin Hackert is
pictured. The content of the article has Hackert pushing for
each teacher at Timothy to, “Be able to check their e-mail
daily.” Back in 2004, our faculty also hoped to, “Eventually be
able to look at their e-mail on their home computers.” The
article goes on to dream about “one day” being able to have
grades published behind a password-protected portal so
parents can see their children’s grades more regularly than 4
times/year. Think about that. That’s not even a decade ago.
Fast forward to today. Soon the 80 pound book bag will be
extinct. Students will be equipped with more engaging,
interactive eBooks. Equipped with lightweight tablets like
iPads, the students and teachers will better collaborate with
each other and the world around them.
HS Teachers
A decade from now, people will look back at those words
and laugh at how simple it sounds.
GS Teachers
So who are we? We’re a community that values technology
in education. We’re blessed to have donors and funding
that allows us to accomplish this vision. We’re a community
committed to providing the best available technology to our
students and teachers so that we can continue to produce
creative, flexible, visionary leaders who embrace Christ’s call
to transform the world.
MS Teachers
Many classes use Turnitin.com to check and/or grade
papers. So far this year we have had 362 students
who have signed up for this service. 685 papers
have been evaluated.
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Our graduates need to have the tools to
influence the world for Christ. In the techdriven world we live in, the importance of
that technology training will only continue
to increase.
Total visits (264,183)
Unique Visitors (67,022)
Pages Viewed (426,544)
From the US (261,000)
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Technology is, by definition,
always moving and always
improving. As an educational
institution with a mission of
“embracing Christ’s call to
transform the world,” Timothy
has a responsibility to stay ahead
of the technonology curve.
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4,953 pieces of spam.
The 3 as
Academics | Athletics | Arts
Athletics
Meet Bryan Glover:
Timothy’s New Director of
Athletics and Performance
We are pleased to announce that the following Timothy
seniors have been recognized as 2013-14 Illinois State
Scholars: Alexis Banks, Kate Berens, Anna Burch, Peter
Carlson, Matthew DeJong, Jordan Fleming, Charity
Floyde, Daniela Girotti, Andrew Groenewold, Kyle
Groters, Amanda Hays, Jacob Hooker, Matthew Huizinga,
Jason Kuiper, Richard Medina, Stephen Melia, Kurtis
Munson, Kaylie Pries, Justin Rink, and Bonnie Van Dyk.
Congratulations to Timothy’s 2013-2014 Illinois State
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What attracted you to the Timothy
Christian Schools Athletic Director
position? There is no doubt that Timothy
Christian is a special place. God has done mighty things
through Timothy for many years.
Timothy Christian is blessed with great talent all around,
but most importantly with a team of educators that
are passionate about communicating their faith and
helping students transform the world for Christ. Living
a life of faith is the best way to witness. That is what we
have seen evidenced at Timothy and that type of godly
focus is what really matters most.
In your experience as an athletic administrator, and
strength and conditioning coach, where do you see
the intersection of Faith and athletics? Athletics has
always been a great platform for ministry work. I believe
great coaches will always preach the gospel and, when
necessary, use words. Jesus said, “…let your light shine
before men, that they may see your good deeds and
praise your Father in heaven,” - Mark 5:16. God has
placed great coaches in my life who mentored me into
a disciple for Christ. Athletics are a great tool to teach
athletes about life lessons and ultimately how they can
be great athletes and give all glory to our Father
in heaven.
Upon visiting our campus, what about Timothy’s
athletic program impressed you? The more I learn
about Timothy Christian athletics, the more excited
I have become. Clearly the strengths are quality of
Current position: Orange Lutheran High School (Orange California)
Associate Athletic Director/Head Strength Coach
College/previous positions, etc.
• Head Strength Coach at Colgate University
• Assistant Strength Coach at Oregon State University
• Assistant Strength Coach at University of Nebraska
Hometown: Grand Island, Nebraska
College: University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Church: RockHarbor Costa Mesa, CA
Spouse: Jamie
Hometown: Manlius, New York
Kids Names/Ages:
Lily Anne 6 years, 1st grade / Jackson 5 years, Kindergarten /
Isaac 3 years, Pre-K / Evangeline Grace, 1 year
coaches, a deep spiritual base in faculty and students,
tremendous leadership at the administrative level and
strong families. The foundation is solid and I applaud
Timothy Christian Schools for being a leader in Christian
Education.
What are some of the new ideas/initiatives that you
hope to bring to Timothy’s athletic program? We
are not without opportunities to be better. The first
priority will be establishing a strength and conditioning
program for athletes. Upgrading the current facility,
supporting coaches, educating student-athletes and
working alongside parents are all areas I look forward to
attending to upon arrival at Timothy.
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Senior Class: Nearly 1 in 4 Illinois
State Scholar
The State Scholar program identifies graduating
high school seniors who possess superior academic
potential. Students from nearly every high school in
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exemplary college entrance examination scores and
record high school achievement indicate an especially
high potential for success in college. Historically, the
State Scholars Program has been an honorary (rather
than a financial) award.
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Academics
The Glover family is a busy
group. Bryan is currently the
associate athletic director at
Orange Lutheran High School in
Orange, California. Bryan and
Jamie have 4 children ages
6 and under. Starting in June,
Bryan will be Timothy’s new
Athletic Director. The Reflector
interviewed Bryan:
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“ I used to live much
4 kids, ages 6 and under – your house must be a fun
place. We are truly blessed with great kids. They are all
very high energy and love to play. Outdoor games like
tag, biking, hide and seek, and obstacle courses take
up the daylight hours. During the evenings we usually
have a wrestle mania contest, cars and train setups
and, of course, plenty of story time.
farther away and
I missed a lot of my
grandkids’ activities.
Now that I live at
Park Place, I can watch
them play ball and
watch them grow up.”
Favorite sports to watch/play/coach? I am a fan of
What’s an ideal day for the Glover family like? Workout
early in the a.m.. Mid morning to afternoon would be
spent at Disneyland. Take a nap. Wake up and have a
barbeque with the family.
Last one – favorite book, movie, and food. Book – Make
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When the 2012-13 season IHSA classifications were
announced, the Trojans of Timothy Christian were
“bumped up” a class to the medium team level. It’s
no secret that the Trojans had enjoyed success at the
small team level. The accomplished program qualified
for the state finals in 4 consecutive years, including 2nd
place finishes in 2010 and 2012.
But, with the IHSA realigning classifications based on
school size and program success, the Trojans of Timothy
Christian were placed in the medium team class. This
meant changing from competing against schools with
enrollments of 0-624 to schools with enrollments of
625-1501. A tall order for a school of 400!
Given the increased level of difficulty that comes
with jumping up a class, it would be easy to excuse
the Timothy cheerleading team for lowering their
expectations. But not these girls – and not this program!
Timothy’s athletic program vision statement calls for
“Excellence with Christ-like character.” This cheerleading
dynasty not only shows excellence in their preparation
and performances, but does so in a God-honoring way.
It’s not unusual to hear them sing praise songs on the
mat as they wait for the announcement of where their
team placed. The State tournament was no exception
as the entire team could be heard signing “Lord Prepare
Me” as they waited.
Congratulations to Coach Jokich, Coach Armstrong, and
to our dedicated, successful cheerleaders. You set a
mark of excellence that every program at Timothy can
admire. We are TC! n
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Little moments make the difference.
Cheer Team Takes it to the Next Level
Another quality performance
on the final day saw Timothy
claim 7th place in the IHSA’s
medium team tournament. For interested parties,
Timothy’s 2013 score would have been good enough for
a 3rd place finish in the small team level.
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Coach Jokich’s ladies claimed
a 3rd consecutive Metro
Suburban Conference
Championship en route to
qualifying for the state finals.
Entering the first day of
competition, Timothy ranked
as 23rd out of the best 25 teams
in the medium team level.
Only the top ten teams
advance to the final day of
competition. Timothy nailed
their routine, ranking in 6th
place by day’s end.
Pat Gilmartin
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playing all sports. College football (especially Nebraska)
and basketball are my favorite sports to watch on TV.
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Arts
Members of the TCHS Symphonic Band had the opportunity
to travel to Disney World this February. On Valentine’s Day, a
group of 39 band students, 6 parent chaperones, and director
Doug Pelt departed on the long journey south. Students had
worked hard for the trip, learning special music to perform and
selling cheesecakes to help pay their way.
After brushing their teeth in roadside rest areas and
attempting to sleep on the motorcoach, the group arrived
Friday morning at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. The park
was not open to the public yet, so the band was treated
to a delicious buffet breakfast at the Rainforest Café. After
the hearty meal, students spent the day exploring the
park, which included a realistic safari adventure, stage
shows based on “The Lion King” and “Finding Nemo,” and
a frightening encounter with the Yeti on Expedition Everest.
The first musical encounter of the trip was Disney’s “You’re
Instrumental” clinic that took place in the backstage area
of EPCOT Friday evening. During this session, the band
worked on several recognizable melodies from Disney
movies. The clinician, Jon, emphasized the importance
of playing to the best of one’s ability even if they were
reading a particular piece of music for the first time. By
the end of the 2.5 hour session, the students were able
to perform a medley of music from the movie Aladdin in
synchronization with animated video clips—an impressive
feat in such a short amount of time!
Saturday morning the students had their second musical
endeavor of the trip: an outdoor performance onstage at
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Downtown Disney. The
band performed four
pieces of music including
a medley of Disney
tunes, music from the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, and a
Sousa march. Despite somewhat windy conditions, the
students played the music extremely well and conducted
themselves with a high degree of professionalism. The
audience was very appreciative of our efforts, and several
people gave the band compliments as they walked back to
the bus.
The rest of Saturday afternoon was spent at Hollywood
Studios where students could watch the live Indiana Jones
stunt spectacular, take a backlot tour, and experience
exciting rides like the Tower of Terror, Rock-N-Rollercoaster,
and Star Tours. Later in the evening, the students had a pizza
party at the hotel and were able to swim in the heated pool.
Sunday was chilly but clear for an entire day at the Magic
Kingdom. Students and chaperones alike had a full day of
riding rollercoasters, serving as Buzz Lightyear’s special
space rangers, and eating delicious food. One exciting part
of the day was exploring the recently opened Fantasyland,
which featured brand new rides and restaurants based
on “The Little Mermaid” and “Beauty and the Beast.” No
trip to the Disney World would be complete without riding
classics like “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “It’s a Small
World,” and after a long day the band boarded the bus for
the journey home.
The group arrived back home around 6:00 p.m. on
Presidents’ Day. It was a bittersweet time as the group had
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made lifelong memories on the trip but also longed to
see their families and sleep in their own beds. The band
would like to extend their appreciation to everyone who
supported the trip both financially and through prayer,
as well as send their thanks to the parent chaperones
and tour director Lena from Entourage Management
who made the trip run so smoothly and successfully.
Throughout the trip, the students demonstrated
exemplary behavior and really let God’s light shine
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Symphonic Band
travels to Orlando
to perform and play
at Disney World
from the administrators
8th to 9th grade transition, the number of new
students makes up an even bigger percentage of
the student body. This year’s freshmen class has 33
out of 103 students who are new to Timothy!
Nearly 1 out of 5 students walking through our
halls is new to Timothy. That might be hard
to wrap your mind around – particularly at an
institution that is 101 years old! So many things
at Timothy that many of us take for granted are
brand new to these students and families.
This Reflector is all about who we
are. Who are the people who make
up Timothy Christian Schools? I’d like
to shed some light on a large (and
growing) percentage of the Timothy
population: new students and families.
Every year, a large group of new students join the Timothy
family. In this current school year, a full 18% of our student
body is made up of students in their first year at Timothy.
72 Kindergarteners and 117 new students from grades 1-12
make up a large chunk of our school community. In the
In my day-to-day job, I’m blessed to be able to meet with
so many new families every year and walk around with
those “new family goggles” on. I give hundreds of tours
each year. I’m frequently asked how I can stomach “the
same tour” again and again. My simple answer is that
I’m not giving hundreds of tours – I’m giving the FIRST
tour hundreds of times. Listening to these families’ first
impression of Timothy has been an invaluable experience.
“
“
By Rudi Gesch, Director of Marketing
Nearly 1 out of 5 students
walking through our halls is
New Students Across Grade Levels
new to Timothy
K-6
497 Total
72 Kindergarteners
363 Grades 1-6
62 New 1-6 Students
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7-8
173 Total
9-12
382 Total
151 Middle School
70 9th Graders From TC’s 8th Grade
22 New Middle school students
33 New 9th Graders
257 Grades 10-12
22 New Students in
Grades 10-12
For 4 out of 5 of us, while THIS year isn’t our first year, we
were once new to Timothy too. My prayer is that Timothy
continues to be a welcoming/engaging place that seeks
out the new students and families. This kind, welcoming
attitude is definitely one of the strengths of the Timothy
community. n
Rudi Gesch
Director of Marketing
630.833.4616 ext. 108
gesch@timothychristian.com
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This recurring column is written to keep
the Timothy community informed of our
progress in the fields of marketing and
recruitment.
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Marketing Matters
So how do we deal with this reality? We have
programs in place. Our P-8 building implements practices
from “The First Six Weeks of School” (Denton and Kriete).
Partners in Education helps orient families through a
welcoming committee and summer time activities. We
also have freshmen and new student orientation in our
high school. Beyond our programmatic solutions, it’s even
more important for all of us at Timothy – particularly the
4 out of 5 who AREN’T in their first year to seek out these
people and make sure that their “Timothy welcome” goes
well beyond their first week here.
from the administrators
Residents met the soccer team and
attended a September game, wearing their
Park Place Booster t-shirts and had the
opportunity to interact with players and
their families.
By Robert J. Venhousen, Jr. (’79), Director of Advancement
In the Winter Reflector I shared my thoughts and
expressed my thankfulness for the generational blessing
of Christian Education. In this article I am thrilled to be
able to share with you the progress that is being made
with intergenerational programs between Timothy
Christian Schools and Park Place of Elmhurst. This
program is called the Bridges Program. What was once a
concept and a dream is now reality and part of who we
are as a Christian educational community. This special
programming allows Park Place residents to share their
lives and talents with our students. It also allows our
students to share their gifts with the residents of Park
Place by playing music, performing in theater, competing
in sports, engaging in art, volunteering, and even working
part-time.
Employment Opportunities – ongoing
When Park Place opened in February of 2012, Timothy
High School students were hired and trained as dining
room servers. Since then, they have been actively building
relationships with the residents.
Music Students – Spring 2012-Present
Starting in the Spring of 2012, Gail Salvatori, Music Teacher
at Timothy Christian High School, began playing the piano
for the residents. She continues sharing her gift for music
twice monthly. She played at the Grand Opening of Park
Place with graduate musicians and has been bringing
students and alumni to play concerts for the residents
since the spring. More recently, Gail has been playing the
violin at the monthly Park Place Birthday Dinners.
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Spring Play – Spring 2012
Seven of the residents of Park Place attended the Spring
Performance of Bye Bye Birdie at Timothy Christian
High School.
Final Exam Food Tasting – May 2012
The Advanced Foods Class at Timothy Christian High
School invited the residents of Park Place, at the students’
request, to participate in their end of the year food
tasting. Fifteen Park Place residents attended the tasting.
• FREE online bill pay
• FREE internet banking
• FREE student checking
• REMOTE deposit capture
• QUICK account application
And More!
Experience people who listen and products that deliver.
Blogging Class – June/July 2012
Marketing Director at Timothy and Varsity Soccer
Coach, Rudi Gesch started teaching a blogging class for
residents of Park Place at the High School.
466 S. Spring Road
Elmhurst, IL
the 3 As cont. on page 29
888-9-BELONG (888-923-5664)
p r o v id e n c e b a n k . c o m
Se Habla Español
High school students at TC have been making dining scarves
for some of the residents at Park Place. Dining scarves protect
clothing and preserve dignity.
630 E. 162nd Street
South Holland, IL
20220 S. LaGrange Road
Frankfort, IL
330 S. Naperville Road
Wheaton, IL
240 45th Street
Munster, IN
14785 W. 101st Avenue
Dyer, IN
950 W. U.S. Highway. 30
Schererville, IN
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An update from the Advancement Office
Wii with Residents – February 2012-Present
This was one of the first trial runs of students
volunteering at Park Place. During the spring of 2012, six
to eight students came in to help teach the residents
how to play Wii games. The students have continued to
come in during their study halls to spend time playing
each week.
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Intergenerational
Blessing
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Alumni news
Transforming the World
“Serving God and His people, Timothy Christian Schools develops academically
prepared Christian disciples who embrace Christ’s call to transform the world.”
Transforming the World…through Family
Engagements and Weddings
Taylor Slager (’09) is engaged to Morgan Hahn, from
Muncie, Indiana. They met at Calvin, and they will be
getting married in Muncie on August 24th.
James Randall (’05) married Amber Marzano of Lemont.
Paul Huck (’05) was the best man. Randall is in his
3rd year of army service and is stationed in Honolulu,
HI. In 2012, he served our nation as an army medic in
Afghanistan.
Eric Holtrop (’02) and his wife, Ashley, have a beautiful
baby girl, Heidi Claire! She was born November 21. She
was 20 inches, 7lbs 14 ounces. They hope to send her to
Timothy one day.
Tamara (Lundeen) McPherson (‘90) and her husband,
Gary, are expecting their first born in May. n
Heidi Claire Holtrop; Ryan Thomas Rigg and
Hannah Noelle Rigg
Transforming the World…
through Career and Calling
Britt Salazar (’02) was recently
admitted to the Illinois Bar
Association and is now practicing
law in Oak Brook at the law firm of
Tiesenga Gottlieb and Reinsma.
Ben Ewert (‘98) will be serving in
Thailand as a missionary. He will be
leaving around April 19th or 20th.
Once he reachs Bangkok, he’ll have
his orientation then. He’ll be working
with Global Ministries, which is
a joint UCC/Disciples missions
organization.
April (Fiedler) and Eric Marrs;
Taylor Slager and Morgan Hahn
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April (Fiedler) Marrs (’06) married her childhood
sweetheart, Eric, on August 11, 2012.
Kristin (Polaski, ’01) and Alex Rigg were blessed with
twins, born at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville,
IL on September 23, 2012. Ryan Thomas Rigg was born
at at 8:33am and was 4 pounds 12 ounces, 17 inches and
Hannah Noelle Rigg, born September 23, 2012 at 8:34am
was 6 pounds 1 ounce, 18 inches. They are very thankful
for the little blessings God has given to them and are
enjoying every second of it.
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Brenda Hoff (’02) and Michael Holtrop (’04) got
engaged on January 6, 2013 and are going to be married
November 2, 2013. Brenda is currently a Social Worker at
St. Mary’s Medical Center in Chicago. Michael is working
and going to broadcasting school. He is also interning at
Comcast Sportsnet Chicago.
New Arrivals
(Disney Channel). She has also
written for other Disney shows
and movies.
Taylor Hoogendoorn (‘11) has been
elected to serve a one-year term as
Student Regent at Baylor University.
Hoogendoorn is a junior Baylor
Business Fellow with majors in
economics, finance, and mathematics.
Paul Luchtenburg (‘80) co-authored
a published report on microfinance
sector in Myanmar.
Jeannine Woods-Majka (‘86) was
given a bible in 8th grade with her
name inscribed on the front for
graduation from Timothy Christian.
She’s excited to say she’s proudly
using it as a Group Leader for 4th and
5th graders at Willow Creek Church!
It’s been a wonderful journey of
peace and faith! And for that she is
so grateful!
Annie DeYoung (‘77), won a Writer’s
Guild Award for: CHILDREN’S - LONG
FORM OR SPECIAL. Girl vs. Monster,
Teleplay by Annie DeYoung and Ron
McGee, Story by Annie DeYoung
Kyle Venhousen (‘09) spent time
on “The Lost Bus.” Here is a summary
from The Lost Bus website: “The Lost
Bus originated as an idea to simplify
our lives, live differently, and serve
others. We are three young men
who want to challenge the status
quo. All three of us are passionate
about the outdoors, helping others,
and adventure. We believe that
dedicating our time to serving others
and our environment will positively
affect the lives of those we work
with as well as our own. Lost is an
acronym for “Lending Our Services
Traveling”. The name directly reflects
our vision and mission for this
yearlong adventure. As we travel
across America, we hope to inspire
others with our unique lifestyle. We
plan to demonstrate the possibilities
to live differently, help others, and
create positive influences on our
planet.”
Brent Kody (’05) has started a
company with a patent pending
product called the Soak ‘n’ Wet.
During the first year in business sales
have gone Globally to countries like
Norway, Canada, Mexico and
ALUMNI NEWS cont. on page 26
Alumni news
a USO Base in Kuwait as well as
East to West Coast of the United
States. Soak ‘n’ Wet has helped many
Churches, Schools, Park Districts,
Summer Camps and fixed budget
organizations raise money. Visit
www.kowatergames.com for more
information.
Not surprisingly, Timothy’s Mock Trial
dynasty continues to produce quality
Mock Trial talent – and Wheaton
College’s new program allowed these
two Timothy alums to continue their
Timothy-born Mock Trial successes
at the next level. Canfield and Stein,
both with successful Timothy Mock
Trial resumes, shared the following
about their Mock Trial experiences at
both Christian institutions:
THINK GLOBALLY
FROM THE MIDWEST
TO THE MIDDLE EAST
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Join the global conversation,
meet the neighbors…
and see where God leads.
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Whether it’s around the corner or across
the globe, Calvin students are challenged
to think about the intersections of local
and global issues. As agents of renewal,
Calvin faculty, staff and students have:
• beeninvolvedgloballyinover
60countriesinthelastfiveyears
• engagedlocallyinover3,500
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Abigail Canfield (‘11) and Jasmine
Stein (‘12) are competing on the
Wheaton College Mock Trial team
which recently qualified for nationals. “We have loved being able to compete
on Christian teams at both Timothy
The program is still in its infancy –
and Wheaton – sharing pre-trial
only in their second full season
prayers with our teammates and
of competition.
coaches helps us to keep our focus
in the right place. It was particularly
special for the two of us to make
Nationals together for the first time
after having been teammates in high
school. We were excited that our two
coaches from Timothy, Mr. Roelofs
and Mrs. Stein (who is also Jasmine’s
mom) came to support us during
the tournament! Our team knows
that there is a lot of work ahead
of us as we prepare for Nationals,
and we are definitely nervous for
the competition, but we could not
be more excited to compete in the
National Championship!” n
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With everything from a cozy hearth in our lounge to the
tenderness of our staff, we promise to provide you with comfort
at the time of your loved one’s passing. We’ve been there.
We know how to comfort you.
Where service is an art.
We are honored to continue serving the Timothy Community,
as we have for over 20 years.
Robert J. Van Staalduinen - Director and Founder
Keith Kustra & Joshua Van Staalduinen (‘03) - Directors
Becky Schrader - Office Manager
Holly Stammis (‘97) - Administrative Assistant
1500 South Meyers Road Lombard, Illinois 60148 • (630) 932-1500
knollcrest.net
Soccer Team – September 2012
Park Place hosted a pasta dinner for the Timothy
Christian Varsity Soccer Team and the residents. During
this dinner, Rudi Gesch introduced the team, talked
about their schedule, discussed goals for the year
and invited residents to the home games. Residents
attended games over the course of the season and
September 22nd was chosen to be the Park Place
Appreciation Game. Residents attended this game,
wearing their Park Place Booster t-shirts and had the
opportunity to interact with players and their families.
Memory Boxes – Fall 2012
Timothy Christian High School Shop teacher, Troy
Blunier, volunteered his students to help make memory
boxes for the Health and Wellness Center at Park Place
during their fall semester.
Volunteering Opportunities
Linnea Venhousen, a 2012 graduate of Timothy
Christian High School, spent time over the summer
volunteering in Memory Care at Park Place. Brain
games and art projects were highlights.
In October of 2012, Life Enrichment Directors, Lisa Stoik
and Kathy Groenendyk, accompanied by Elmhurst
College Intern, Melissa Miehlke, spoke to the students
of Timothy Christian High School during Chapel on
service opportunities at Park Place.
Since the fall of 2012, students from Timothy Christian
High School have volunteered during their study halls.
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Cast members of the Timothy Christian High School High
School fall play, The Miracle Worker, came to Park Place
(in costume) to introduce themselves to the residents
and deliver a scene from the play. Many residents then
attended the actual production on the performance days/
evenings at the HS auditorium.
There have been two groups of anywhere from 2-5
students who have been coming twice a week
to volunteer their time. These students have
participated in playing games weekly with the
residents of Assisted Living. They have also spent time
on the Skilled Nursing floors assisting with crafts for
Christmas and Valentine’s Day, playing Wii Games,
baking treats and more!
First Annual Food Drive – December 2012
This past December we held our First Annual Food
Drive between Timothy Christian High School and Park
Place of Elmhurst. Boxes were put in the main office at
Timothy and in the Bistro at Park Place. Non-perishable
food items were collected over three weeks. Residents
from Independent Living then volunteered to sort the
food and put boxes together to be sent to two families
and to the Yorkfield Food Pantry.
In closing I would like to thank Dan Van Prooyen, retired
TCS Superintendent, for serving as the Park Place liaison
and Jay Evenhouse, TCS Alumni Director, for serving
as the TCS liaison, for our Bridges Intergenerational
Program. Do not hesitate to call either of them If you
have questions or to learn more about this important
educational and initiative program. n
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completion, this space will be transformed into a
bright, contemporary learning center and innovative
reading space.
The total cost of this project is estimated to be around $200,000. This is a very
exciting change for all our P-8 students. Our goal is to complete this building
project during the summer months of 2013.