Our JCS grandparents are an important part of the Jupiter Christian family. We are excited to celebrate the special role they play in partnering with us to nurture, encourage and guide our students in living a life for Christ. This Friday, September 7, we invite our grandparents to join us for a special Grandparents Day event on our East Campus. All grandparents of students in grades PK2-1st are welcome to come and  spend some time in their grandchild's classroom as they seek to honor their grandparents and share a bit of their school day experience. The schedule below shows the specific time to attend based on each grandchild's grade and classroom. Please RSVP so we will have an accurate count of who will be attending. We are looking forward to celebrating our special guests! View the full schedule here. 

Join us on Friday, September 28th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m for a great night of fun, music, fellowship, and a chance to connect with other JCS families.  Make sure to stop by the JCS tent near the amphitheater for a special gift for each family and free ice cream! We are looking forward to seeing you there. 

The JCS Grace Team is excited to invite you to our Parent Fellowship meetings! We will meet at the West Campus in the Eagle's Cafe, Room 30 from 8:20-9:15 a.m. on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month.  Whether you are new to school or are looking for a way to meet people or have joined us in the past, we look forward to locking arms with you and lifting up our school - and each other - in prayer.  View the 2018/19 schedule here.

Upper School Retreats serve as a key part of the student and spiritual life at JCS. They allow students and faculty the opportunity to connect outside of the typical classroom setting while helping to establish a positive tone for the remainder of the year. This years the theme is "Rooted in Grace"  and students will gather together in a time of fellowship where they will delve deeper into God's word and learn more about how we can all be part of the JCS Community of Grace.  

• 12th Grade Retreat: Lake Aurora Camp, September 5th – 7th (Leave after school on the 5th and return on the 7th late afternoon)
  
  
• 9th - 11th Grade Retreat: Lake Aurora Camp, September 6th – 7th (Leave at the start of school on the 6th and return on the 7th late afternoon)

The JCS Intramural Sports Program is designed to teach young athletes in 1st - 6th grade the fundamentals of sports in a fun, encouraging environment. Teams will be based on registrations and split so that 2nd graders are not competing against 6th graders. Practices will be once a week after school from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the FITTEAM Field. Games will typically be held on Saturday mornings although there may be makeup games during the week. The deadline to register for Intramural Soccer is tomorrow,  Thursday, September 6th. This program is run solely by our volunteers (who have completed the JCS background check process) so please contact Coach Hoffman if you are interested in serving. To register, please login to PlusPortals  and chose FORMS.

First quarter After School Clubs are now enrolling. Clubs begin the week of September 10th. First quarter offerings include: LEGO Club (Grades 2-4), Jazz Band (Grades 7-12), Yoga (Grades 2-6), Chess (Grades 2-6), Drawing (Grades 2-6), and Self Defense (Grades 2-6).  Registration concludes this week and space for each club is limited on a first come, first served basis.  For any club registration questions, please email Mr. Hoffman.

Our Let's Talk series continues this year with our first seminar Tech Sensible Parenting on September 18th at 6:30 p.m. in the Media Center. Parents of students in grades 5-12 are invited to join us and hear from our special guest speaker Walter Mueller. Mr. Mueller is the founder and president of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding (CPYU) and an internationally-recognized speaker and author on contemporary youth culture. The CPYU is dedicated to "helping parents understand and respond to the complex world of their children and teens from a distinctively Christian point of view." Please don't miss out on this important opportunity to learn more about how you can guide your student and help them navigate in the world of technology.

Calling all vocalists in grades 2-6! Join us on Friday, September 14th from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. for an afternoon of singing, improving vocal skills, playing games, learning rounds and canons, and creating rhythms! The Lower School Choral Clinic is designed to generate a love for singing, increase music skills, and help raise funds for the HS Choir trip. We will meet at the covered pavilion on the West Campus after school. All this fun will be directed by the HS choir members and Upper School Choir Director, Mr. Farmer.

Jupiter Christian offers a comprehensive college planning and preparation program through our Guidance department including career testing, college visits and fairs, university tours and much more. There are several excellent opportunities coming up for our students this month.

University Representative Visits: We have a host of college representatives scheduled to visit our West Campus this fall including an upcoming visit from Florida State University. Keep an eye on the calendar for upcoming college visit dates.

Local College Fairs: These are an excellent way to gain exposure to colleges, collect materials and speak with representatives from various universities from around the country. All JCS students in grades 9-12 are welcome to attend these and we specifically encourage juniors and seniors to make this a priority. For the schedule of upcoming fairs, check out our quarterly guidance newsletter.

College Application Party: The JCS Guidance Department will be hosting a College Application Party for seniors on September 10 on our West Campus from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Mac Lab (Room 105). Our team will be available to offer assistance, troubleshoot and answer questions. Pizza will be served.

Our 2018 Volleyball Teams will be hosting a PINK OUT! Night to raise funds for Breast Cancer Research. 

Over the next few weeks we will be sharing the ways you can get involved from baking to sponsorships, to cheering on our team on game day. Continue to watch the Newsletter, Wednesday Packets and The Eagle Pride newsletter for more information.  Thank you for your support of this year's fundraiser, please reach out to Michelle Williams if you would like to get involved. 

Auction t-shirts are still available in limited sizes. This year's shirts feature art work on the back of the shirt created by Marissa Thomson who graduated from JCS last year. They can be purchased by sending cash or check payable to JCS with AUCTION in the memo in an envelope labeled AUCTION to your child's teacher or dropped off in the main office of either campus. The first shirt is $20 and each additional shirt is $15. We have sizes youth xs through adult xl, in teal or navy. Shirts may be worn every Friday until November 2nd with JEANS or uniform bottoms. *All attire must follow the JCS handbook guidelines for dress-down days.