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August 28, 2020

August 28, 2020

Editor Cindy Miller

Superintendent Dan Vande Pol

Secondary Principal

Jeff Myers

Elementary Principal Andy Bobitz

Board President

Christine Bolkema

Announcements 2

Student Activities 3

Secondary Dress Code 4

Workshops 5

New Faculty & Staff 6

AP Program 8-9

Carousel’s Icery 10

Parking Lot Reminders 11

Athletics/Sponsorships 12-14

Upcoming Events 15

Own a Piece of History 16

Bricks of Honor 17

Alumni News 17

Inside this issue:

Welcome - We are so excited to be back on campus with your

children this August. A lot has changed in the past five

months. Temperature scans, masks, electrostatic foggers,

sanitizers, and social distancing are the new normal for this

season. God has not changed, though. He is still in control,

seated on His throne. How wonderful to share that truth

with our children here this year!

We are doing all we can to keep our students and teachers safe

and healthy. I covet your prayers and effort in doing so too.

Please do not send a child with any symptoms to school. Please

utilize the online option if an extended illness impacts your child.

Please help keep your child away from situations with

potential infection during nights and weekends. Thank you.

Psalm 133 states “How good and pleasing it is when people

live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head,

running down the beard.” We treasure our partnership with

your family, your church and our school. It is the best possible

situation for our children to hear the same message from

church, home and school. Thanks again for partnering in

Preparing Hearts and Minds.

Mr. Vande Pol

Welcome to the 2020-2021

School Year

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The Rehfeldt Group P.A. Accounting/Tax

Terry E. Rehfeldt, CPA 3201 26th St. W.

Bradenton, FL 34205 (941) 739-0920

www.rehfeldtgroupcpa.com trehfeldt@trgcpas.com

Cox Auto Group 2900 Cortez Road West

Bradenton, FL 34207 941-749-2690

www.coxauto.com

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Stephen T. Jerome, CFP

First Vice President - Wealth Management 1401 Manatee Avenue West

Floor 7 Bradenton, FL 34205

941-741-2427 www.fa.ml.com/tpjgroup Stephen_jerome@ml.com

Morrish Stewart Orthodontics West Office - Bradenton

708 43rd Street W. Bradenton, FL 34209

941-746-2463

East Office - Lakewood Ranch 5803-B Braden Run

Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 941-751-0646

www.msorthodontics.com

Suncoast Metals LLC Mike Allen, VP

Full service scrap & recycling company 2050 51st Street

Sarasota, FL 34234 941-351-0006

www.suncoastmetals.com

Chick-fil-A Cortez Plaza Nathan Hoeksema 4573 14th Street W.

Bradenton, FL 34207 941-727-7313 http://

www.cfarestaurant.com/cortezplaza/home

Announcements:

Dropping off items: Tables are located right inside the front lobbies of the middle & high school buildings. Any items that need to be dropped off to students (lunches, gym bags, instruments, homework, etc.) should be left on the appropri-ate table. It is your student’s responsibility to pick up the item. Please make sure your student’s name is clearly visible on the item. This will eliminate contact with office personnel and limit the number of people in and out of our buildings. No outside food deliveries of any kind are allowed.

Athletics: We have our first home game coming up next week. Please watch for an email at the beginning of the week from the Athletic Department with instructions and Covid protocols for our home sporting events.

Parent Access in High School Building: Due to Covid, we are not allowing parents into the high school building unless you have an appointment. If your high school student has an appointment or needs to sign out:

Please call or email Mrs. Heintz (kheintz@bcspanthers.org or 941-792-5454 ext. 110) ahead of time and she will call them out of class. They will sign themselves out in the office and can meet you outside.

If they are coming to school late, they can give their doctor's note to Mrs. Heintz and sign in themselves. If they do not have a doctor’s note, a parent will need to call or email Mrs. Heintz so their attend-ance can be marked accordingly.

No School/Labor Day: Monday, September 7

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No School (Labor Day) Monday, September 7 Homecoming Week/Game Homecoming events are being postponed and will take place during Basketball season. Stay tuned for more details. High School Students in Need of Service Hours Coach Williford is looking for students to help with sports (video, manager opportunities, etc.). This is a great way to earn service hours! If you are interested, please see Coach Williford or contact him at gwilliford@bcspanthers.org.

School Picture Days *Students must be in school dress code for pictures

Middle School: Tuesday, September 1.

High School: Wednesday, September 2.

Preschool: Thursday & Friday, September 10 & 11.

Elementary: K-2nd - Tuesday, September 15 3rd-5th - Wednesday, September 16

2020-2021 THEME

GO – Freely, Joyfully, Globally

“You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and

hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field

will clap their hands!” Isaiah 55:12

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Arsenault Dermatology 230 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton

8926 77 Terr. E., Suite 101, Lakewood Ranch 5860 Ranch Lake Blvd., Suite 103

Lakewood Ranch 941-907-0222

www.arsenaultdermatology.com info@arsenaultdermatology.com

Kelly Clarke, DDS General & Cosmetic Dentistry

www.laserdentistryonline.com 10% off for BCS families!

We have noticed many students out of dress code. Please review our Dress Code and make sure your student is adhering to it. The complete Secondary School Handbook can be found by logging into your FACTS account and clicking on the School tab, then Resource Documents. We will begin issuing demerits for students who are not in dress code.

Special Dress Issues for Girls 1. Girls shirts should extend so that the midriff and back will not

show even if arms are extended. All tops must cover the lower back when sitting. Long tanks may be worn under a shirt to en-sure compliance.

2. Regular fitting jeans are permitted. All clothes must be free of

holes or ragged edges. The following types of clothes are NOT permitted: warm-ups, sweat pants, “lounging pants”, “pajama” pants, joggers, jeggings or leggings.

3. The hemline of a skirt must touch floor when kneeling. If a skirt

with a slit is worn, the level of the slit must touch the floor when kneeling.

4. Hair must not cause a distraction (i.e. multicolored hair, unnatural hair colors, etc.). No nose piercings/rings are allowed for girls.

Special Dress Issues for Boys 1. Boys pants are to be waist high. The following types of

clothes are NOT permitted: warm-ups, athletic shorts, sweat pants, “pajama” pants and joggers.

2. Regular fitting jeans are permitted. All clothes should be

free of holes or ragged edges. 3. Hair is not to be worn over the eyes or touch the collar

of a shirt. No ponytails, man-buns or distracting hair-styles are permitted. (i.e. – mohawks, shaved messages, multicolored hair, unnatural hair colors, etc.)

4. Earrings and nose piercings/rings for boys are not allowed

at school or school functions.

Clothing No holes or excessively frayed edges T-Shirts Fridays only - Any BCS T- shirt OK

Shorts/Skorts

Must be 4” from the floor when kneeling

No athletic shorts or athletic pants

No skorts or shorts on Chapel day

Shirts/Blouses

BCS approved uniforms shirts only

Pants No denim on Chapel day

No athletic, sweat or pajama pants

Calf-length capris are acceptable

Outerwear Jackets or Sweatshirts – Plain or BCS outerwear is allowed.

Must have a BCS collared shirt under any outerwear. (“BCS t- shirt” ok on Friday)

Skirts No dresses

Skirt length-must touch floor when kneeling

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The BCS School Counseling Office is offering a Freshman Parent/Student workshop. The purpose of this evening is to provide you with important information to help students prepare for a successful high school career and better assist in guiding through the college admission process. It is highly recommended for both students and parents to attend the meeting to hear the same message. Some of the most frequently asked questions to be discussed include:

What is the difference in unweighted and weighted GPAs?

What is the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program?

What is a student profile?

How can I earn community service hours?

What is the difference between Honors and AP courses?

These workshops are always informative and hopefully provide better direction for both students and parents before diving into the college admissions process. The Freshman Parent/Student Workshop will be held on Monday, September 21 at 6:00 p.m. in Wichers Auditorium. I always do my best to keep the meeting at one hour or less. I look forward to seeing you there!

The BCS School Counseling Office is offering a Senior Parent/Student workshop. The purpose of this evening is to provide important information to better assist students as they begin the college admission process. It is highly recommended for both students and parents to attend the meeting to hear the same message. Some of the most frequently asked questions to be discussed include:

What is the deadline to apply for colleges?

How do I apply for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Programs?

What is a student profile?

How are colleges going to weigh the SAT or ACT in the admission process this year?

How do I apply for the NCAA or NAIA?

How do I find out about scholarships?

What is the Coalition Application and the Common Application? I will be attending the Florida State University Systems workshop where all of the Florida state universities were represented by the Director of Admissions from each university at the end of August with the most updated information from their universities I will be relaying all of the information I obtained from these workshops on what colleges are looking for in prospective students and the dos and do nots on the application. These workshops are always informative and hopefully provide better direction as you forge into this exciting new chapter with your child. The Senior Parent/Student Workshop will be held on Monday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m. in Wichers Auditorium. I always do my best to keep the meeting at one hour or less. I look forward to seeing you there!

Freshman & Senior Workshops

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Please welcome our new Faculty & Staff members...

Aaron D’Zurilla Assistant Strings Teacher

Angela Hull MS Math

Karel Tamayo Bus Driver

Kaitlyn Van Vuren Preschool Aide

Ryan Werner HS Study Hall

Elizabeth McBride Elementary Online Instructor

Bethany Hurles 3rd Grade

Not pictured: Daniela Fernandez Elementary Aide Luis Flores Bus Driver Emily Holwerda Elementary Aide Leah Simpson MS Study Hall Tiffany Wallis Elementary Aide

Jim Watkins Bus Driver

David Dickmann HS Math & Science

Scott Paravicini HS PE

Stephanie Devereaux Preschool Aide

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Fratello's Chicago Pizzeria Dine In - Carry Out - Delivery

7110 Cortez Rd. W, Bradenton, FL 34210

(941) 794-0300 www.FratellosBradenton.com

www.FratellosToGo.com

Riverhouse Reef & Grill Waterfront Dining on the

Manatee River 995 Riverside Dr., Palmetto, FL 34221

(941) 729-0616 www.RiverhouseReef.com

Island Destinations of Anna Maria, LLC

Property Management Kimberly Roehl

(941) 447-9988 kimberlyroehl@gmail.com

3637 Cortez Road West, Suite 103

Phone: 941-254-4358

Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough,

Magazines & More September 2 – 30

This “contact-free” fundraiser is a great way to raise money for BCS….and help you

prepare for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

4855 27th Street W. Bradenton, FL 34207

941-756-9527

Support BCS and shop at our Thrifts and Gifts store!

Through August, we have 75% off wall art and 50% off all pillows

We carry new BCS spirit wear and gently used uniform shirts

We carry samples of new shirts that you can check out before you order

And as always, please continue to bring your gently used items

We look forward to seeing you!

BCS ATHLETIC COMPLEX UPDATE

We are in the home stretch! After our pledges of $1.1 Million, we have only $79,525 to raise to fulfill our $2 Million commitment. Please

go to www.buildingbcs.com to see the details and how you can get involved. Every gift will be matched and will be a huge blessing for

our school. Reaching our goal will get us into our new cafeteria, classroom, athletic complex debt free. Contact Heidi Sikkema for

more details at hsikkema@bcspanthers.org or 941-792-5454 x 160.

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BCS’s Soaring AP Scores

At the end of last year, 115 BCS students took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in 15 subject areas. Advanced Placement is a program in the United States and International program created by the College Board which offers college-level curricula and examinations to high school students. Colleges and univer-sities may grant course credit to students who obtain high scores on the AP exams. We are pleased to announce our students had a passing rate of 86% far exceeding the state and global passing rates. In addition, a total of 43 current and recent BCS graduates have earned 2020 AP Scholars Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams.

AP Scholar is granted to students who earned a 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. BCS is proud to announce the following students who received this high honor: Chloe Baxter Ashlyn Prewitt Emma Vande Pol Sam Childers Rachel Rowland Gislaine Velasquez Liam Emmons Nate Schewe Savannah Woodland Hannah Hamilton Zach Seagreaves Abby Leahy Samantha Storo Kaleb Orduno Hailey Stovall Laura Perkins Victoria Thompson

AP Scholar with Honor is granted to students who have earned an average of 3.25 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four of these exams. Congratulations to the following students who were the awarded this honor: Emma Bivona Ethan Marshall Andrew Fort Kyla Mays Nico Giraldo Olivia Sand Gabe Holton Emma Swaagman Knox Johnson Luke Williams Kelli Kern Tia Wingate Annaleise Linkenhoker

AP Scholar with Distinction is granted to students who have earned an average of at least a 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. We are thrilled to announce the follow-ing students who received this high honor: Cat Calhoun Zachary Vanzant Dylan Cunard Cleide Velasquez Kendy DeHaan Jessica Vorbeck Luke Evangelista Aidan Williams Izzy Gonzalez Sunnie Woske Sheldon Spencer

This year, we had four teachers who had a 100% pass rate, Karen Lord, Regina Hays, Jim Wubben and Eric Gelston. Our Advanced Placement teachers attend workshops and conferences in the summer away from their family to be more prepared for the classroom. They meet with our students on Saturdays to have group sessions and practice tests, and some even make breakfast for all of their students on exam days. Thank you for all of your hard work and amazing dedication to our students! Congratulations to all of these students and their teachers who did an excellent job preparing for these exams!

AP Capstone is College Board’s Advanced Placement diploma program. This diploma program is in addition to your basic high school diploma.

Students graduating with the AP Capstone Diploma requires students to take and pass four AP classes and exams. Specifically, AP Capstone includes

two foundation courses – AP Seminar and AP Research to enhance four subject-specific AP Courses (in any subject) for a total of six AP courses.

The AP Seminar and AP Research classes are the main distinguishing features of AP Capstone. These courses give students additional skills to use in

other AP classes and college, but they are not based in specific subjects.

AP Seminar Overview – In AP Seminar, you’ll develop analytic and inquiry skills, exploring two to four issues chosen by you and your teacher.

The class focuses on themes based on student interests, local and/or civic issues, global or international topics, and concepts from other AP courses.

For example, some topics might include: Should people own exotic pets? How should the fast food industry be regulated? Do video games cause

teens to be violent? Any of these topics would draw from multiple subjects (social studies, science, and ethics) and allow one to look at issues through

many different lenses.

During the course students complete a team project, an individual paper and presentation, and take a final AP exam. The AP Seminar Exam score is

based on all three components and is reported on the standard 1-5 AP scoring scale.

AP Research Overview –Students must take AP Seminar before they take AP Research. While Seminar introduces students to discussion, research,

and presentation skills, AP Research allows students to design, plan, and conduct a year-long research-based investigation on a topic that interests

them.

Students build on skills from AP Seminar by learning about

research methodology, using ethical research practices, and

analyzing the information found to write and defend their

argument.

For the research paper, students can really dig into a topic

already studied in a different AP course, or come up with

their own topic that combines different subjects.

At the end of the research investigation, students will write

a paper of about 5,000 works, then present and defend it.

The AP Research Exam score is based on the paper, presen-

tation, and defense and is reported on the standard 1-5 AP

scoring scale. The paper and presentation will be the exam.

The Class of 2020 had the first BCS graduates of the AP Capstone Diploma. Congratulations to the following students:

Also, Congratulations to the Class of 2020 graduates who earned the AP Capstone Certificate.

Sam Childers Samantha Storo

Kendy DeHaan Luke Evangelista Antonio Giraldo Izzy Gonzalez Knox Johnson

Abby Leahy Gislaine Velasquez Jessica Vorbeck Luke Williams

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Up to 100% of profits will be donated to your fundraiser benefitting Bradenton Christian School!

On the First Wednesday of each month, BCS and Carousel’s Soft Serve Icery will provide students with the ultimate

product and experience. All with two words in mind...WARM HEARTS!

HOW

&

COST $5/Person/Month ($50 for the ENTIRE YEAR!) This is a simple low-cost way to treat your child

and help BCS all year long.

The Carousel’s Food Truck

We provide the engine (pun intended) that makes this run smoothly and efficiently. We do this while providing the product and experience that will transform lives. We handle all the logistics including the trucks, staff, online ordering and interactive experiences (when applicable). If the weather does not cooperate, we will make sure we are staffed to produce and deliver the product indoors.

1. Fill out the form at CAROUSELS.COM/FUNDRAISER/BRADENTON-CHRISTIAN2020

2. All orders are in advance. If your child is absent that day, we will donate their treat to a staff member. 3. Any additional "day of" sales from the family/customers will go to supporting this fundraiser.

Questions? Contact Melanie Rosen, 941-792-5454 x205, mrosen@bcspanthers.com Presented by

Carousels.com/Carousels-Cares Narwally

NEXT STEP Sign Up!

Carousel’s will be at Preschool between 11:15 am & noon

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www.BlakeMedicalCenter.com

“It’s All About Jesus” 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

Bradenton, FL 34211 941-702-4640

www.thisisshoreline.com

3200 1st Street Bradenton, FL 34208

941-748-2511 www.trophyandsportsworld.com

Morning Drop-off: Parents - please DO NOT wait in parking spots in front of the high school/middle school buildings in the morning when dropping off students. Student drivers have a difficult time finding parking spots and getting into school on time.

Afternoon Traffic Patterns:

Please follow these changes for high school/middle school pickups in the afternoon to help us prevent dangerous backups on 36th Ave: Entrance: please use the entrance/exit

closest to the retention pond to enter the parking lot for pick up line.

Exit Only: the west entrance/exit (closest to the middle school building) will be an EXIT ONLY

Also, don’t forget the free study hall option for your child after school each day to avoid the afternoon car line.

High School Parking Lot Reminders

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We are so excited to announce that our fall sports

kicked off on August 24! Schedules are being finalized and will be updated on our website!

Golf

Swimming

Football

Cheerleading

Cross Country

Volleyball

If you are interested in being an Athletic Sponsor, see information below:

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Thank you to these Fall Sports Sponsors…...

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Sept. 1 Middle School Pictures

Sept. 2 High School Pictures

Sept. 2-30 Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Sale

Sept. 7 Labor Day (No School)

Sept. 10-11 Preschool Pictures

Sept. 15-16 Elementary Pictures

Sept. 21 Freshman/Parent Workshop

Sept. 21 Senior/Parent Workshop

THANK YOU Panther Press Sponsors Upcoming Events!

If you would like to advertise in the Panther Press, please contact Cindy Miller at

cmiller@bcspanthers.org or 792-5454 ext. 112

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Ponto’s Auto Body Collision Repairs

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Thank YOU Panther Press Sponsors!

Little Town Smiles PLLC Pediatric Dentistry

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AMI Beaches Real Estate Kimberly Roehl

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If you are interested in being a Panther Press Sponsor, please

contact Cindy Miller at ext. 112 or

cmiller@bcspanthers.org

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Own a Piece of BCS History With a contribution of $100 or more you will own a piece of

BCS Panthers history.

Your piece of the old Panther Den flooring will measure approximately 6” x 8” with finished edges.

The piece will come with Panther Den 1977-2020 and logo as pictured below. **If you would like to personalize the piece, please fill in form below:

Place your order by October 1, 2020. Please fill out this form and enclose your $100 to: Bradenton Christian School

Attn: Heidi Sikkema 3304 34th Street West Bradenton, FL 34209

If you would like to make a donation for an unfinished piece or a larger piece of gym flooring, please contact Heidi Sikkema at 941-792-5454 x 160 or hsikkema@bcspanthers.org.

Name:___________________________________________________________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________

Mobile:___________________________________________________________________________________________

Email:___________________________________________________________________________________________

**Optional Inscription:______________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Bradenton Christian School

“BRICKS OF HONOR” Order Form

Contact: Heidi Sikkema 941-792-5454 x 160 or

hsikkema@bcspanthers.org

With a contribution of $150 or more to Bradenton Christian School, one 4” x 8” brick will be placed in

honor of your family, student, teacher, loved one, etc… in our “BRICKS OF HONOR” garden in front of

the secondary school.

Each brick will accommodate three lines of engraving with up to 13 characters per line,

including spaces

Engraving will be done in black and all letters are capitalized

All verbiage will be centered on the brick

Please write your inscription below.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Name:___________________________________________________________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone:___________________________________________________________________________________________

Email:___________________________________________________________________________________________

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The Plumbing Connection Flowing in the Right Direction

Blake Pevy P. O. Box 20188

Bradenton, FL 34204 941-747-2727

www.theplumbingconnection.biz Blake.pevy@theplumbingconnection.biz

DuWet, Inc. Pool Construction

3251 81st Court E. Bradenton, FL 34211

941-744-9290 www.duwetpools.com

duwet@verizon.net

Bayview Dental 1906 59th Street W., #C Bradenton, FL 34209

941-792-8288 www.bayviewdental.com

Tampa Bay Jaw & Facial Surgery 3914 9th Avenue W., Bradenton

941-747-5597 www.tbjafs.com

Extractions, Wisdom Teeth Removal and Dental Implants

AMY VAN RYN CHARGES ON AT UCF

Amy Van Ryn (Class of 2018) was named a CRCA (College Rowing Coaches Association) Scholar-Athlete for the 2019-20 season. She also helped the UCF rowing team capture the American Conference Team Academic Award for the second straight year. This award goes to the conference’s top performing academic team. UCF also excelled on the water, capturing its 10th straight Robin Yuell Trophy with a sweep of all 7 events at the Metro Cup in March before the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled the remainder of the spring season. Amy rowed in the Varsity Eight (the top UCF boat) in 2019-20, and she hopes to help lead the Knights to a 6th straight American Conference Championship in 2021.

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