Dear Jim Elliot Parents,

Grandparents’ Day is a cherished Jim Elliot Christian tradition that takes place annually at our school. This year it will be on Tuesday, November 24, 2009.  Our student’s grandparents and other special relatives or family friends are invited to be our special guests and to share the morning with your child here on the Jim Elliot Christian High School campus from 9am – 12noon.

The day will begin with a special presentation in the Temple Baptist Church Worship Center (located on the campus) at 9am.  The students will join us for a special chapel service created just for our grandparents immediately following the presentation.  This year we are adding something new to our program – a time to enjoy sharing a meal with the grandparents and our students & staff in the campus gym for lunch.  The day will conclude at 12noon

This will be a beautiful way to usher in the Thanksgiving holiday!

Invitations to this special event were sent out last week to all the grandparents addresses we have on file.  If your child needs an extra invitiation, they are available in the school office.  Please feel free to call your relatives with a personal invitation as well.  We ask that those planning to attend would RSVP by leaving a voice mail message at 209-518-4016  or email at blambdin@jechs.com.

We also are asking every family to be a part of this special day by providing a part of our luncheon.  Here is the list of what we are asking our students to bring based on your last name. (if you have more than one student you still only need to provide one item)

If your child’s last name begins with the letters -

A thru K —> please bring a main dish (ideas: chicken, lasagne, casseroles, sandwich trays etc..)

L thru P —> please bring a side dish (ideas: salad with dressing, potatoes, rice, vegetable dish etc..)

R  thru Z —> please bring a dessert (ideas:  cake, pies, cookies, brownies etc…)

Please put your food in a disposable container and  drop off your food to the school office on the morning of November 24th.  We need everyone to participate so we can bless our grandparents.  We are also looking for parents to help on the day of the event. Please contact Beth Lambdin at the contact information above if you are available to participate.

To give you a an idea of how wonderful this day is here is a slide show from last year!