High School Students - Winter Mountain Retreat, always one of the highlights of the school year, is only weeks away! Students and faculty will spend January 28-30 at Pine Summit Christian Camp in Big Bear, CA where they will have the opportunity to get away from everyday life, to develop stronger bonds with one another, and to encounter Jesus Christ in a different way. Please click here for permission slips, FAQ, and other additional information.

MEXICO TRIP DONATIONS

During Easter Vacation, over 85 Linfield Christian High School students, faculty, and staff will be traveling to Ensenada, Mexico where they will build two houses for struggling families and spend time ministering to kids at a local orphanage. But everyone at Linfield has the opportunity to get involved by contributing to a variety of campus collections this month!

Elementary School - January 8-24, 2014

ES students are invited to participate in a drive for school supplies (pencils, markers, crayons, paper, coloring books, scissors, glue sticks, etc.).

Middle School - January 8-24, 2014
MS students are invited to participate in a drive for toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, deodorant, nail polish, hair products, etc.).

High School - January 15-24, 2014
HS students are invited to participate in a drive for new/gently used clothes and shoes.

Please contact the respective campus offices if you have any questions, and thank you so much for your support!

Athletics

BASKETBALL

Girls Basketball

The Varsity Girls will play a league game at home on Friday, January 10 at 6:00 p.m. against Woodcrest Christian. On Monday, January 13 they will play again at home against Loma Linda at 6:00 p.m., and then on Wednesday, January 15 they will play at home against Calvary, also at 6:00 p.m.

Boys Basketball

The JV team will play a league game at home against Woodcrest Christian on Friday, January 10 at 4:30 p.m. On Monday, January 13 they will play at home against Loma Linda at 4:30 p.m., and on Wednesday, January 15 they will play at home against Calvary, again at 4:30 p.m.

The Varsity Boys will play a league game at home against Woodcrest Christian on Friday, January 10 at 7:30 p.m. On Monday, January 13 they will play at home against Loma Linda at 7:30 p.m., and on Wednesday, January 15, they will play at home against Calvary at 7:30 p.m.

SOCCER

Girls Soccer

The girls will play a league game at home on Friday, January 10 at 4:00 p.m. On Monday, January 13 they will play at home against Loma Linda at 4:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, January 15, they will play at home against Calvary, again at 4:00 p.m.

Boys Soccer

JV Boys Soccer will play an away game at Loma Linda on Monday, January 13 at 4:00 p.m.

The Varsity Boys will play a home league game against Woodcrest Christian on Friday, January 10 at 6:00 p.m. On Monday, January 13 they will play at home against Loma Linda at 6:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, January 15 they will play against Calvary at home at 6:00 p.m.

Don't forget to check www.linfieldathletics.com for all up-to-date athletic information!

BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE

The best seats in the gym at every Linfield Basketball home game can be yours for only $1.00! Enter the raffle before each game, and you could win seats on this couch (in addition to a snack bar voucher). Tickets will be sold in the Athletic Office and before all JV and Varsity Basketball games (separate raffles for JV Boys, Varsity Girls, and Varsity Boys), and the winner will be announced five minutes before each game. He/she must be present at the time of the drawing to win.

Fine Arts

ACSI HONOR BAND

Choir-Music Congratulations to the following MS Band students: Megan McKerahan (flute), Shaun Donley (tenor sax), Nathan Underwood (tenor sax), Cory Theel (trumpet), and Devyn Cope (percussion). They have been chosen by audition to participate in the ACSI MS Honor Band! This consists of a day and a half of intense group rehearsal, an afternoon of bowling, and the performance of a free concert for parents and friends at Lakewood Christian School on Friday, February 28.

Congratulations also to Coco Chou (flute), Matthew Mattoon (oboe), Alec White (bassoon), and Andrew Li (tenor sax) who were chosen by audition to participate in the ACSI HS Honor Band! This will culminate in a concert with the MS Honor Band at Lakewood Christian School on Friday, February 28.

News and Events

ES JUNIOR GOLF
January 10 - February 21, 2014 The next session of our after-school golf program, available for Jr. K - 5th grade students, begins on January 10. Click here for more information.

ES SOUNDS OF SILENCE

Sounds of Silence is an after-school sign language program in which elementary students learn basic sign language skills, develop an awareness of the deaf culture, and participate in a class performance. The 12 week sessions will meet on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:45-4:00 p.m. in Room 102, and the cost is $120. The Beginners session is for 2nd and 3rd graders and will be held on Mondays from January 27 - May 12; registration and fees are due by January 24. The Advanced session is for 4th and 5th grade students and will be held on Tuesdays from February 11 - May 6; registration and fees are due by February 3.

Beginners Registration (2nd & 3rd Grade)

Advanced Registration (4th & 5th Grade)

ES YEARBOOK
The Elementary School yearbook is now on sale! Don't miss out on the opportunity to purchase a keepsake that you will cherish for years to come. If you order by February 28, you will receive a $5 discount! The current price is $30 for soft cover books and $35 for hard cover books. Click here for an order form and for information on custom yearbook dedications.

ES & MS LUNCH MENUS
The ES & MS lunch menus January are available on Linfield's website. Please click on the links below for specific menus and other relevant campus information. Elementary School Middle School

MS GEOGRAPHY BEE

Congratulations to the finalists for this year's Middle School Geography Bee! The Finals will be held next Wednesday, January 15 in the gym at 10:25 a.m., and parents are welcome to attend. The following students will compete: Gio Cassaro, Isabelle Crisostomo, Samuel Han, Kenneth Hollingsworth, Jennifer Hook, Braden L'Heureux, Anthony Santoro, Chris Schulte, Cory Theel, and Jonathan Trujillo. Good luck!

MS BOOK FAIR
The Middle School will hold its first annual Book Fair from February 18-24, 2014. More details will be released soon, but please save the date and contact Mrs. Pat McGraw if you are willing to volunteer!

DR. B'S THIS IS LIFE CLASS

Dr. Bridget Melson (Dr. B), Linfield's Behavioral Support Specialist and HS Bible teacher, is the author of a 12-session workbook entitled This is Life, a guide intended to equip teens with the tools they need to be confident and successful, and she will be offering a This is Life class after school on Tuesdays (9th-11th grade girls) and Wednesdays (7th-8th grade girls) in the coming months. Please click here for more information or contact Dr. B at bmelson@linfield.com with any questions.

SPRING TEA COMMITTEE

We are looking for freshman, sophomore, and junior moms to be a part of the Spring Tea Committee! The tea (Friday, April 25) is a long-held Linfield tradition at which we honor our seniors and their mothers, and serving on the committee is a wonderful way to get involved, meet new people, and earn parent participation hours. If you are interested in volunteering, please come to an informational meeting on Friday, January 17 at 8:30 a.m. in the Little Chapel, and if you have questions, please contact Marla Renno.

FINANCIAL AID INFO NIGHT

Senior Parents: The Counseling Office will hold a Financial Aid Information Night on January 16, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 112. Bring your FAFSA questions and be ready to receive updates on all the latest Financial Aid news. Don't forget that the FAFSA must be completed by March 2, and it is free. Please do not pay any other service to complete your paperwork; you must use the official government site - www.FAFSA.ed.gov.

INAUGURAL DIG VS CANDOR SOFTBALL GAME
Please join us as the high school's Dig staff (Media Production) takes on Candor (Linfield's ASL Performance team) in the softball game of the year! This epic competition will take place on Thursday, January 16 from 11:20-2:00 p.m. out on the softball field. Bring a chair and money for hot dogs and come cheer on your favorite team!

JANUARY STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Will Campbell for being selected as the January 2014 High School Student of the Month! The Temecula Chamber of Commerce, city officials, and local sponsors support this event hosted by Sizzler Restaurant. The breakfast is even televised via tape delay through the local cable TV channel.

Month at a Glance

ELEMENTARY:

January 10 - Cheer Camp Performance (LCS Basketball)
January 10 - Jr. Golf
January 13 - ES Moms in Prayer
January 16 - ES Crazy Clash Day
January 17 - Jr. Golf
January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School Jr.K-12)
January 24 - End of Semester 1 (ES Only)
January 24 - Jr. Golf
January 27 - ES Moms in Prayer
January 27 - Sounds of Silence (Beginners)
January 31 - AAA Awards at the Flag
January 31 - Jr. Golf
February 3 - ES Moms in Prayer

MIDDLE SCHOOL

January 15 - National Geography Bee
January 16 - MS Moms in Prayer
January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School Jr.K-12)
January 23 - MS Moms in Prayer
January 24 - MS Comfy Cozy Day
January 30 - MS Moms in Prayer
January 31 - Night Crossing
February 6 - MS Moms in Prayer
February 6-7 - ACSI Honor Band Festival

HIGH SCHOOL

January 11 - Winter Formal
January 15 - HS Moms in Prayer
January 16 - Student of the Month Breakfast
January 16 - Inaugural Dig vs. Candor Softball Challenge
January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School Jr. K-12)
January 22 - HS Moms in Prayer
January 27 - HS Faculty In-Service (No School - HS Only)
January 28-30 - Winter Mountain Retreat
January 29 - HS Moms in Prayer
January 31 - No School (HS Only)
February 5 - HS Moms in Prayer
February 6-7 - ACSI Honor Band Festival
February 7-9 - HS Winter Play

Click here for the 2013-2014 School Year Calendar

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