PARK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

FALCONFLIER December2019

Isaac S.

Lincoln R., Isaiah B.

Important Days in december

12/6Mid-quarter

12/17All school

Christmas Chapel12/20

Alumni Social 12/23-1/1

No school

You only need to attend one event.

Tuesdays;January 28

February 25, March 17

5:00 - 6:00 pmRSVP at 218-236-0500

Kate C. Logan L.

Jennifer G., Isabella B., Lillian J.

Hudson M.

Students on the move

Motschenbacher on Miss Basketball MN Watch ListKarley Motschenbacher has been selected as one of twelve athletes from all levels to the 2019-20 watch list for MN Miss Basketball (Breakdown Media magazine, Volume 18, 2019-20 Season Guidebook, Official almanac of all things Minnesota High School Girls’ Basketball.) https://www.breakdownsportsusa.com/Photo by Best of Times Photography

And She’s a Dragon Athlete! Karley Motschenbacher signed to play basketball for Minnesota State University, Moorhead, on national signing day, 11/13. Congratulations to Karley!

Cross CountryAshley Hansen was awarded the Hardest Worker Award and received All-Conference and All-State Honors on the Shanley/OG/PCS Cross Country team. Her best time this year of 19:25 is the 5k record for Park Christian girls and the second fastest mark for the co-op team as a whole.

VolleyballTeam awards:MVP: Karley MotschenbacherFalcon Award: Allison LienRuth Award: Emily StuelandSpirit Award: Elise StrommeHustle Award: Allison LienRookie of the Year: Grace SchmidtMost Improved: Regan Nelson

Pine to Prairie All-Conference: Allison Lien, Karley Motschebacher, Madi Wagendorf

Pine to Prairie Conference, Honorable Mention: Anna Koslowsky, Gabby Sandman

Minnesota State High School Volleyball Coaches Association Academic All State Award: Anna Koslowsky, Allison Lien, Karley Motschenbacher, Delia Roisum, Gabby Sandman

Career/Season Stat Records:Allison Lien became the Career Digs Leader with 740 digs in 18-19, previously held by Sydney Larson with 666 digs in 2013-14. Karley Motschenbacher became the Single Game Kills leader with 21 kills, previously held by Haley Nickel with 20 since 2009.Madi Wagendorf became the Single Game Hitting Percentage leader with .750, previously held by Natalie Roisum with .733 since 2017.

Team Award Recipents Pine to Prairie Conference Champs

Academic All-State

students on the move

Football Team Awards:MVP: Ian ZiebarthTitus Award: Payton SpaethOffensive MVP: Ethan JorgensenDefensive MVP: Allen DaughertyScout Team Player of the Year: Max AlbrechtMost improved: Caden Larson

9-man Northwest All-District Awards: Allen Daugherty, Defensive End; Ethan Jorgensen, Running back

9-man Northwest All-District Honorable Mention: Ian Ziebarth, linebacker; Sam Swedberg, Offensive Guard

MSHSL Football Coaches Association 9-man All-

state Academic team: Andy Lien

Burlsworth Charcter Award: Jonah Williams, for outstanding character and sportsmanship 2019

The team earned Academic Gold.

Career/Season/Game Stat Records:Ethan Jorgensen became the Season Rushing Yard leader with 775 Yards in 2019, previously held by Jared Olsgaard with 700 yards in 2013.Ethan Jorgensen became the Career Rushing Yard leader with 1255 Yards in 2016, 2018-19, previously held by Simeon Reiswig with 889 in 2011-12. Ethan Jorgensen became the Career Rushing TD‘s leader with 14 Touchdowns in 2016, 2018-19, previously held by Jared Olsgaard with 13 in 2011-13. Allen Daugherty became the Season Sacks leader with 6 Sacks in 2019, previously held by Hunter Nickel with 4.5 sacks set in 2012.Allen Daugherty became the Career Sacks leader with 9 Sacks in 2016, 2018-19, previously held by Seth Heinen with 7 sacks in 2014-16.Jonah Williams became the Career Punt Average leader with 29.5 yards per punt in 2018-19, previously held by Josh Heinen with 28.1 set in 2011-13.Ethan Jorgensen tied the Season Points Scored record in 2019 with Jared Olsgaard, (80 points) set in 2013. Congratulations to these athletes and the entire Football team and coaching staff!

Cheer Team Awards:Stella Kaster was awarded the Ruth and the Falcon Spirit Award for Football Cheer Team 2019.

Announcing 2019-20 Basketball Cheer TeamThe 2019-20 Basketball Cheer team is: Allison Aamodt, Eden Gale, Mary Hillbrands, Elliana Jordet, *Stella Kaster, Jaycie Larghe, Vieve Nelson, and *Loren Steinberg. (*captains)The cheer team is coached by Mrs. Jessie Aamodt and Claire Steinberg

Congratulations to Danielle Heckaman for taking 7th place in the 500 free at the ND State Swim & Dive meet. She also had her personal best time in the 200.

2019 Football Team

PCS Football Cheer Team

4 Washington DC

Andie S.

Andrew Y.

Maggie W., Camille D., Jenna R.

Will L.

Josh L., Sam S., Kaden L., Camille D., Mary H.

Evan K., Belle S., Josh L., Eden G.

Washington DC 5

Sam S., Tanner G.Mary H.

R PCS SCHOOL CALENDAR

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Kendel A.

Ezra B.

Macie S.

Shakey Wednesday

Shakey Wednesday

Andy L.

Aubrey S. Noah M.

Anika S.

Rachel D.

This is a major fundraiser for the Athletic Booster Club.All 9-12 PCS Athletes and parents will be expected to work shifts. Save the Date!!!To register a team visit falconboosters.org/PCSAthletics-Basketball-Youth Tournament is open to 3rd to 6th boys & 3rd to 8th girls.

NO SCHOOLMerry Christmas!

4-6 & 7-12 chapel, 8:10 am,everyone welcome;NOTE CHANGE PA meeting, 7 pm, conference room

Mid-quarter; MIP, 8:05 am;Kindergarten Christmas program & reception, 2:00, Front Commons

NOTE CHANGEK-3 chapel, 8:10 am, everyone welcome;4-6 grade choirs perform at West Acres mall, 2:00pm JC Penney wing

7-12 chapel, 8:10 am, everyone welcome;1-3 Christmas program, 2:00 pm, gym; 4-6 choirs & 5-6 bands Christmas program, 6:30 pm, gym MIP, 8:05 am

7-12 choirs & bands Christmas program, 7:00 pm, gym

All school Christmas Chapel, 8:10 am, gym, everyone welcome

MIP, 8:05 am;Alumni Social & Men’s Alumni BB game, 5:00 pm, Front Commons

Classes resume

PCS AnnualTournament of Champions

January 24-25.Kindergarten Christmas Program

& Reception December 6th, 2:00pm

Front Commons, doors open at 1:301st-3rd Grade

December 10th, 2:00pm, gym4th-6th Grade

December 10th, 6:30 pm, gym (4th-6th choirs and 5th-6th bands)

7th-12th Grade Choirs and Bands December 16th, 7:00 pm, gym

Christmas Programs

Payton S.

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Regan N.

Isaiah T.

Rachel P. Annika J.Gabby S.

PCS Happenings

Two Member Churches Hit the 100-student MarkTwo of our member churches have 100 PCS students; Bethel and Triumph! We are so thankful for the awesome partnership with our member churches, the Christian home, and PCS. Bethel has partnered with PCS since 1981, Triumph since 1996. To celebrate this milestone of 100 students, PCS served the Bethel staff a lunch on November 18th. 5th graders in Mrs. Striker‘s class made placemats for the luncheon utilizing the number 100. We enjoyed a great time of fellowship. A Triumph celebration is in the works.

Blue Preferred Coupon Book Sales UpdateAs of November, 3,061 Blue Preferred Coupon books have been sold with a profit of $38,262.50 for PCS! Thank you for working hard to sell books!!!

Whitley & Davis T.

Ethan B.

Valerie S.

Andrew T.

Jeremiah B.

The Andersons

Jason S.

Spencer R., Micah V., Isaac D.Praying over the boxes

Layton B., Kathryn L., Aubree C., Meg R., Mollie R., Eliana H.

Lindsey L., Madison C.

Brody S.Makeda D.

Parent Resources

PCS Live Stream & Events Recorded and PostedPCS will live stream Park Christian’s varsity basketball home games. Please encourage family and friends to download the mobile MyAthlete app to gain access to these events live and On-Demand at no cost. The free app can be downloaded by visiting www.myathleteapp.com. (viewable on a device only via the app.)To view archived athletic events, visit the website at www.myathleteapp.com/events/ on a computer. The Fine arts/programs/chapels/graduations events that are recorded will be posted on Facebook. (You don’t need to have a Facebook account to access the Park Christian School Facebook page.)

YearbooksYearbooks are available online only. Buy your book before 1/24 to receive the best price. There are two different yearbooks; a K-6th grade book, and a 7-12th grade book. Make sure you order the correct book. March 27, 2020 is the LAST day to order a 2019-20 PCS yearbook. 7-12th grade books:$45.00 per book from 11/1 thru 1/24$50.00 per book from 1/27 thru 3/27 K-6th grade books:$20.00 per book from 11/1 thru 3/27 Visit http://www.jostens.com/ and choose the correct school name and grade. For the K-6th grade book: Park Christian Elementary School, in Moorhead, MN.For the 7-12th grade book: Park Christian Jr Sr High School, in Moorhead, MN.

Yearbook Staff needed! See Mr. Burgstahler to find out more!!

2019 Holiday Lights in Lindenwood Park

November 29th – December 31st

$2 DONATIONPlease give this certificate to the attendant in the

park admission booth when paying your admission fee. The Fargo-Moorhead Sertoma Club will donate

$2 to Park Christian School for each collected certificate.

LindenwoodHoliday Lights

Enjoy 65+ displays throughout the Roger Maris Drive in Lindenwood Park, Fargo, ND. “Holiday Lights in Lindenwood Park” will be open from 11/29-12/31, 5:30 - 10:00 pm daily. Admission

is $7.00 per car or van ($6.00 with canned goods for the local Food Pantries) and $11.00

for buses or limousines. Show coupon and mention PCS when paying and the PCS PA

will receive $2.00 of the proceeds.

Heaven’s Angels!As Christmas draws near, we would like to

remind everyone of our Heaven’s Angels Fund, which monetarily gifts our teachers and staff at Christmastime and helps provide meals for the staff during P/T conferences. Donations can be made at any time by dropping them off in the

school office with checks made out to PCS Parent Association and “Heaven’s Angels” on the front of the envelope and memo line. We want to thank all who have donated in the past to allow us to

continue with this tradition!

Drama club performs ‘Bully Show’

sew (Spiritual Emphasis Week)Jr/Sr High SEW PCS had the great privilege of having Doug Rogness share five times during Spiritual emphasis Week. Doug challenged us to seek the face of God. He emphasized that when you have someone‘s face they are present and you have their attention. Seeking the face of God is worth it! From throwing cheeseburgers into the crowd to help emphasize a hunger for something, to hiding $50 in the gym to demonstrate the passion of seeking after what we desire and doubling that for the finder to demonstrate God‘s abundance, students were challenged and encouraged in their walks with the Lord. Special thanks to Doug Rogness for speaking. Thank you, Miss Fogderud, Chris Schuster, and some great alumni, Brock Aamodt, Andrew Stone and Carl Bumgarner for leading music. Pictured are some of the service projects PCS students were involved in all over town, including a patriotic choir tour, cleaning PCS bleachers, Great Plains Food Bank, New Life Center, Dakota Boys Ranch, Northview Church, and Charism.

Come check out our completed expansion & renovation!

Friday, December 20, 2019

School Tour5:00 pm

Dinner5:30 pm – Meal catered by Qdoba in the PCS new Front Commons. High chairs available!Who’s Invited: All alumni and their families (moms, dads, siblings, grandmas, grandpas, spouses, children & fans)

Alumni Game7:00 pm in the PCS Gymnasium

RSVP AppreciatedCall 218-236-0500 to RSVP or email Shari at seggiman@parkchristianschool.org by Tuesday, December 17.

Elementary SEWDiane and John Windle from Forest Springs Camp & Conference Center in Westboro, Wisconsin came and led elementary chapel performing Harry and Company. John and Diane lead in worship, storytelling, and used puppets to enrich the Bible messages. As part of Spiritual Emphasis Week, each class chose a service project to participate in. The 4th graders made goodie bags full of treats and thank you notes to deliver to the Fargo Police Department for their SEW service project. They wanted to express how much we appreciate the work they do to keep our community safe.

Josiah C.

Caleb L.

Josh M.Kiley C., Elizabeth K., Allison L., Gabby S.

2018 Alum Champs

PCS Alumni

It was a privilege and honor to serve this great nation and defend the freedoms we enjoy today as Americans. As a young recent high school graduate, I trusted God and embarked on a journey that would change my life forever. Over the last 15 years, I have had the privilege to watch the next generation grow up in a country where they can freely serve a loving God because of the sacrifices made by so many of my fellow service members. The weight of their sacrifice has been heavy for me through the years. Today, while listening to you perform the hymns of the 5 services, I was overcome with a sense of peace and gratitude I have not felt in years. You may think you just performed simple hymns today, but for me, God used your voices to give me a renewed sense of peace about my military experiences. I would like to thank each of you as your performance was freeing for me. Please be in prayer for our current service members as well as all the veterans that have served this great nation. I will continue to pray for PCS as I have seen first-hand today how God is using your school for His Kingdom. Kindest Regards,David Sigler

PCS honors and recognizes Veterans each year with a special all-school Veteran’s Day chapel and a Sr. High Choir tour to the VA Hospital and various retirement homes. This year, the 4th graders, 2nd graders, senior high choir, and PCS parent, veteran Petty Officer, 2nd Class, Justin Stocke, United States Navy, participated in the program. After the program, we received this e-mail to be read to the choir, used by permission. Mr. Sigler’s desire is that his words and story give God the glory by encouraging and helping other veterans.

To the PCS Sr High Choir

Veteran‘s Day