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WELCOME BACK!
This weekly campus-wide e-mail is designed to keep you informed about the latest Linfield news and upcoming events. It will be delivered to your inbox weekly, but you can also receive up-to-date information by checking out www.linfield.com, by liking us on Facebook, and by following us on Twitter.
We hope these will be valuable resources to help you get off to a great start in the 2013-2014 school year! |
 HS & MS SUMMER ASSIGNMENTSHIGH SCHOOL
Most Linfield Christian High School AP Classes (as well as every level of English class) have required assignments which are to be completed during the summer break. Click here for all summer assignments. MIDDLE SCHOOL Incoming 6-8 grade students have required summer reading associated with their English courses for the fall. These books have been selected by English Department instructors to foster continued reading during summer break. Click here for all summer assignments. |
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LINK CREW EVENT
 August 16, 2013 Freshmen and New Student Orientation
6:00-10:00 p.m. in the Gym
The purpose of this orientation is to make the transition from middle school to high school a positive one, but all students who are new to Linfield are encouraged to come! Seniors, juniors and sophomores will be serving as leaders and mentors to the freshmen and new students. Large and small group activities are designed to address students' needs and concerns in a fun-filled environment...one that involves food! Students: wear comfortable clothes and travel light. |
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FRESHMAN PARENT MEETING
 August 16, 2013 6:15 p.m.
There is a special meeting for freshman/new parents on August 16 (during the LINK Crew event) in the Administration Prayer Garden. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from several freshman teachers and some of our administrators. They will be sharing information on what to expect during the school year and how we can partner together to make this first year of high school successful. |
TDAP BOOSTER SHOT
Students entering 7th grade in the 2013-2014 school year will be required to show proof of a Tdap booster shot to complete enrollment.
- A Tdap, DTaP or DTP will be acceptable proof of current vaccine as long as it was received on or after the child's 7th birthday.
- If you have any questions about this rule or opt-out options, please contact Becky Swanson at 951-676-8111 ext. 1402 or bswanson@linfield.com.
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2013-2014 K-8 SUPPLY LISTS
 Click below to view and print supply lists for the coming school year:
Elementary School Supply List
Middle School Supply List
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It is NOT too late to join the High School Cross Country, Football, Volleyball, or Girls Tennis teams. If you are interested in participating in these sports, please contact the High School Athletic Office for practice times and details.
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 Varsity Football
The Varsity Football team will play their first scrimmage at home on Friday, August 23 at 4:00 p.m. against Saddleback and Yucca Valley. Bring your family, grab a bite to eat at the Lions' cafe, and come support our Lions!
Cross Country
The cross country team practices from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays until school starts.
Volleyball
Beginning the week of Monday, August 19, volleyball practices will be as follows: JV Volleyball will practice Monday-Thursday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Varsity Volleyball will practice Monday-Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Both teams will do the fit course on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00-5:30 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Tryouts for the Girls Tennis team are on Tuesday, August 20 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on the tennis courts.
*Note: Keep up-to-date with all HS & MS Athletic news at Linfield Athletics. |
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 We are excited about the elementary band program! Our instructors, Doug and Angie Knechtel, come with more than 30 years of experience in instrumental instruction and are looking forward to another excellent year of music at Linfield! If you are interested in participating in one of our award-winning ensembles, please see this attached flyer for information and return the registration form by Friday, August 30, 2013. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Knechtel this summer at 909-615-7387 or e-mail band@linfield.com. |
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM |
 September 26-29, 2013
Don't miss out on the opportunity to fall under the spell of William Shakespeare's most joyful and popular comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream. This presentation, a collaboration between Linfield Theater Arts and CYT Riverside County, unfolds in an enchanted forest where fairies play tricks on unsuspecting lovers and bumbling actors are transformed beyond their wildest dreams. With magic potions, humor, music, and spectacle, anything can and does happen.
Performances:
Thursday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 28 at 2:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 29 at 2:00 & 7:00 p.m.
All performances will take place in Linfield's Black Box Theater. Ticket prices are as follows: $15 - Reserved; $10 - Adults: $8 - Students. Seating is limited, so please order now at www.cytriverside.org. |
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PRAYER AT THE CROSS |
 Tuesday, August 27, 2013 8:05 am
Parents and friends are invited to the Linfield Administration lawn on the first day of school for a brief 15 minute time of prayer. We will gather around the cross to lift up to the Lord our school, our children, our families, and the new school year. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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 ES Parents: Special Principal's Coffees will be held on Thursday, August 29 (for parents of Grades 1-3 students) and on Friday, August 30 (for parents of Grades 4-5 students). Please join us in Room 104 at 8:15 a.m. each day to enjoy a cup of coffee and a conversation about the school year!
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 The ES & MS lunch menus for August and September are now available on Linfield's website. Payment is due by August 20 for the August dates and by August 30 for September. Please click on the links below for specific menus and other relevant campus information. |
MS FINAL MAKEUP REGISTRATION |
 Friday, August 23
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Come to the MS office on August 23 between 1:00-3:00 p.m. to complete your registration for the 2013-2014 school year. 7th grade students must turn a copy of their Tdap booster shot to Becky Swanson in the Admissions Office before registering. |
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There are a variety of opportunities for parental involvement at LCMS. Our primary source for information about how you can help comes from our newsletter and the use of SignupGenius.com. Click on the button below to view available opportunities for parent participation at the Middle School.
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MS PICTURE DAY
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 August 29, 2013
MS Picture Day is on the third day of school! It's perfect; the kids are already looking their best, and now that "look" will be showcased in their school photo as well. Click here for an order form.
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HS CONSUMABLES & TEXTBOOK SOURCE FOR 2013-2014 | |
 Linfield has teamed with ESCO to make purchasing high school consumable workbooks, lab manuals, and AP Textbooks easy and convenient.
Please visit the online bookstore (the link is also available on Linfield.com's Parent Resources page) and see a list of workbooks, textbooks, and novels that are required for your high school courses. Items purchased from ESCO will be shipped directly to your home.
Course consumables will no longer be sold at school, and we have made all AP materials available in one convenient location. Contact Mrs. McGraw for more information. |
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HS PICTURE DAY |
August 27, 2013
High School pictures will be taken by Lifetouch on the first day of school, Tuesday, August 27. Students are required to wear their uniforms, and there will be a variety of backgrounds from which to choose. If you wish to purchase pictures, please have a completed order form with payment on picture day (order forms were handed out at registration). Even if you choose not to purchase pictures, students are still required to have their pictures taken at this time for the yearbook and their student ID cards (senior pictures are for student ID cards only). |
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ELEMENTARY:
- August 27 - School Begins (Grades 1-5) & Prayer at the Cross
- August 29 - Principal's Coffee (Grades 1-3)
- August 29 - Jr.K/Kindergarten Orientation
- August 29-30 - Jr.K/Kindergarten 1/2 Day
- August 30 - Principal's Coffee (Grades 4-5)
- September 2 - Labor Day (No School Jr.K-12)
- September 5 - ES Back to School Night
- September 17 - Picture Day
- September 19 - Sports Team Dress-Up Day
- September 20 - Faculty In-Service (No School Jr.K-12)
MIDDLE SCHOOL
- August 27 - School Begins & Prayer at the Cross
- August 29 - Picture Day
- September 2 - Labor Day (No School Jr.K-12)
- September 12 - MS Back to School Night
- September 20 - Faculty In-Service (No School Jr.K-12)
HIGH SCHOOL
- August 16 - LINK Crew Event
- August 16 - Freshman/New Parent Meeting
- August 27 - School Begins & Prayer at the Cross
- August 27 - Picture Day
- August 30 - Back to School Dance
- September 2 - Labor Day (No School Jr.K-12)
- September 19 - HS Back to School Night
- September 20 - Faculty In-Service (No School Jr.K-12)
- September 26-29 - A Midsummer Night's Dream
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