Boca Christian
News and Events, High School Edition Archive
  • Blazers Play in Heat Arena!
    [Posted Feb 8, 2010] 
    On February 1st at 1:00 P.M. the Blazers basketball team had the experience of playing in the American Airlines Arena, home to the Miami Heat. The team encountered the skilled Wellington Christian Eagles who had already defeated the Blazers once this season. It was an exciting game as most of our players scored. During the last few seconds of the first half, Stephen Smith made a basket from well...
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  • Varsity Girls Softball Breakfast
    [Posted Feb 4, 2010] 
    Save the date now!  Join us in the dining room Tuesday morning, March 2nd, 7:00-8:30 AM, for a breakfast you will not want to miss!  Coach Gene Broyles will be cooking up a special breakfast to be served by the girls on the team.  This is always a great event and we hope to see you there.  The girls are raising funds for team equipment and supplies.  Please come out to help them.  Tickets will be...
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  • Do you have a princess dress?
    [Posted Feb 4, 2010] 
    Mrs. Bonorandi is looking to borrow a "princess dress" for one of our high school girls to use at the mission trip to the Dominican Republic.  The little girls that the students visit would love to see a "princess" from a Disney story.  If you can help, please contact Mrs. Bonorandi at the high school office, 391-0232.

  • News Photo Senior Class Trip - Your Help is Requested
    [Posted Feb 3, 2010] 
    As you probably know by now, the senior class at Boca Raton Christian High School is going to the Dominican Republic for a mission trip from March 18-25, 2010.  This is the list of what we are collecting from friends and family.   By any chance, do you have any of these items at home, new or used? We would appreciate your donations. ¡Muchas gracias! Please drop off items at the high school...
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  • Winterfest Pictures!
    [Posted Feb 2, 2010] 
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  • News Photo Come Visit Us for an Open House & Tour
    [Posted Feb 1, 2010] 
    Come visit us!  Please join us in the chapel for our next PreK3 to grade 12 Open House and Tour.  We hope to see you Thursday, February 4th, 8:15-9:15 AM in the chapel.  Tell a friend or neighbor and come along with them.  Help us spread the word about the special place we have here at Boca Christian where students are encouraged to know, love, and serve Jesus Christ, and receive excellent...
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  • Torch Run Results
    [Posted Feb 1, 2010] 
    The 3rd Annual Torch Run was a wonderful success!  Thanks to everyone who helped to make the event on January 23rd another great time at Boca Christian!  We were blessed with some amazing sponsors including: iCruise.com, Daidone Food Service, Morganti Group, Medical Mobile Monitoring, Kunmann & Kunmann, Jox Sox, Runners Edge, The Sena Group, Publix, Bill Hood and Sons Autioneers, Victory...
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  • Parents' Night Out
    [Posted Feb 1, 2010] 
    The junior class is sponsoring a Parents' Night Out on Saturday, February 13th from 6 - 10 p.m. in the RAC. Take this opportuniy to celebrate an early Valentine's Day. Childcare is for BRCS students K- middle school. The junior class is providing childcare with adult supervision. Crafts, games, and snacks will be provided. Donations will be taken to go towards their mission trip to Arizona....
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  • News Photo "What Memorial Day means to Me"
    [Posted Feb 1, 2010] 
    CONGRATULATIONS - to the following high school students who entered an essay contest for the Navy Fleet Reserve Association's "Americanization" and won.  First place winners receive a $100 Savings Bond; 2nd place, $50 Savings Bond; 3rd place winners, $15 cash.  (First place winners' essays were submitted to the Region for competition.)  The topic this year was "What Memorial Day Means to...
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  • Required 10th Grade Parent Meeting
    [Posted Jan 29, 2010] 
    There is a required parent and student meeting for all 10th graders on Mon. February 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the dining room. This is a required guidance meeting to go over PLAN and PSAT results.

  • News Photo Disciple Now 2010! Tear Down the Walls
    [Posted Jan 28, 2010] 
    Students in Grade 6-12 are invited to attend Disciple Now 2010 sponsored by Boca Raton Community Church. Disciple Now is February 19-21. Students spend a weekend coming to know the Lord on a deeper level as well as building relationships with one another. It's a weekend of late night Bible studies, powerful worship, guest speakers, tons of food, super fun leaders, and awesome host home...
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  • 5th Annual Junior College Tour - Final Payment Due Feb. 8th
    [Posted Jan 28, 2010] 
    Boca Christian is hosting its 5th Annual Florida College Tour for juniors! This tour has had a major impact on the students who have attended. This year's tour takes place from Feb. 15 - 18, 2010. The cost of the trip is $250, which includes transportation, meals, lodging, and tours. Spending money for souvenirs is the only additional expense. Students will visit 8 colleges in 4 days all over...
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  • ACSI Congratulates BRCS Choir
    [Posted Jan 25, 2010] 
    CONGRATULATIONS TO DISNEY CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL SCHOOLS

    One of the highlights of the Christmas holidays is Disney’s Candlelight Processional at Epcot.  Each year, a number of guest choirs perform with the Voices of Liberty and the Disney Orchestra in presenting the Christmas story in narration and music.  

    This year, we were pleased to have a number of our ACSI schools participating in...
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  • All-State Update
    [Posted Jan 25, 2010] 
    January 6-9, 2010 was an exciting and history-making weekend in the lives of five of our musicians at Boca Raton Christian School. Billy Hood (11th), Pamela Saavedra (10th), Katie Barker (9th), Nicole Ciavola (8th), and Jensen Strandberg (8th) had the opportunity to participate in the All-State Choir Convention in Tampa, FL. These students had worked hard and emerged victorious through two phases...
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  • Haiti Relief
    [Posted Jan 18, 2010] 
    Dear Boca Christian Parents, Students, and Friends:

    Our hearts go out to those suffering from the great devastation that has taken place in Haiti, as a result of the recent earthquake.  The death toll is not in the 1,000’s or 10,000’s, but now in the 100,000’s. Our church has missionaries, Deb and Bruce Robinson with Cross World Missions, who have been serving in Haiti for many years....
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  • Did you get a new camera for Christmas?
    [Posted Jan 18, 2010] 
    If you have an old digital camera hanging around, the yearbook team would really appreciate your donation!  Please send it to school to the attention of Kendra Reed.  THANK YOU!

  • News Photo Uniform Thrift Shop Open
    [Posted Jan 18, 2010] 
    Wednesday, January 20, 8:15-9:15 AM - It's a great time to buy sweatshirts to keep your children warm in this tropical South Florida weather!  Brrrr!

  • News Photo A Holiday Gathering of Alumni
    [Posted Jan 11, 2010] 
    A wonderful event occurred during Christmas vacation as approximately 45 Boca Christian alumni gathered on Monday, December 21st at the White House of Boca Raton Community Church to catch up with high school friends and BRCS faculty members.  Graduates from 2003 – 2009 joined together to find out what was new in each other’s lives.  Everyone had fun as they watched slideshows of old high...
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  • News Photo Schedule of Fees - Tuition 2010-2011
    [Posted Jan 11, 2010] 
    A letter was mailed during the week of January 4th in regard to Schedule of Fees/tuition for 2010-2011.  As a reminder, the re-enrollment fee is now $110 per child, through January 15th, and will increase to $195 per child on January 19th.  Re-enrollment letters were mailed to all families during the week of Thanksgiving.

  • News Photo 2008-2009 Yearbook Congrats!
    [Posted Jan 5, 2010] 
    Congratulations to Mrs. Lisa Naus and the staff of the 2008/2009 Inspiration yearbook.  In the 2009 ACSI yearbook competition, the  Inspiration yearbook tied for Best Cover in Division III schools.
    As you may remember, the cover entitled "bringing knowledge to light" showed beams of light shining down onto the pages of an open Bible, illuminating the Word of God.

  • News Photo All-County Recognitions
    [Posted Jan 5, 2010] 
    Sun Sentinel, December 30, 2009
    All County Recognitions

    Golf - Girls’ 2nd team:  Christina Langer
              Honorable Mention:  Allison Puchferran

               Boys’ Honorable Mention:  Gordon Stemper

    Football – Class 3A-2A-2B-1A-1B
               Honorable Mention:  Charlie Cowley, A. J. Puente, Chase Haddon

    Volleyball - Class 3A, 2A, 1A
                First Team:  Samantha...
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  • All-State Prayer Request
    [Posted Jan 4, 2010] 
    Please pray for our students and Mrs. Poole as they travel to Tampa January 6th-9th to participate in the All-State clinic and conference.

  • News Photo Baby Congratulations
    [Posted Jan 4, 2010] 
    We are excited to announce the births of two precious little girls.  

    On December 17th, Juliet Christine was born to Abe and Sarah Cardenas. Sarah was formerly a teacher at BRCS. Juliet weighed in at 6.11 pounds.  Proud grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Peter Colon. The Cardenas family resides in Boca Raton.

    On January 1st, Annabelle Joy was born to David and Julie Phillips.  She weighed in at...
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  • High School Rocket Launch Report
    [Posted Dec 18, 2009] 
    11th Annual Rocket Launch
    December 18, 2009

    Design Winner:  Little Saint Nick:  Natalia Casanova, Lauren Harper, Christen Hindle, Abbey Mahler

    Time Aloft Winners:

    1st place (5.31 seconds):  Black Lizard:  Katie Barker, Laura DeSouza

    2nd place (5.05 sec):  Purple Passion:  Alina Bosanac, Izabela Bautista, Kimberly Higgins, Shannon Lee

    3rd  place (4.91 sec):  3 Foot Radius:...
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  • News Photo With Gratitude
    [Posted Dec 15, 2009] 
    Thank you to Jefferson Aguado, BRCS class of 2008, US Marine who has safely arrived back to the US from a tour of duty in Afghanistan. Aguado was deployed from June – November 2009.  His next assignment is for an indefinite time frame to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, whose mission is to maintain combat-ready units for expeditionary deployment.  We thank God for Jefferson's safe return.

  • News Photo Soccer Shootout!
    [Posted Dec 14, 2009] 
    On Tuesday, December 8th, the Lady Blazers soccer team fell to the Palmer Trinity Falcons in a 2-0 loss. They put Palmer Trinity, a team ranked 7th in the state in Class 2A, to the test. Both teams radiated with excitement and energy as they fought to score. The first goal for Palmer Trinity was made in the 19th minute, while their second came late in the second half. Allison Puchferran played...
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    Var. Girls' Soccer vs. Palmer Trinity

  • High School Toy Fair
    [Posted Dec 7, 2009] 
    Congratulations to all the students who did a great job at the 11th annual Earth Science Toy Fair.  The wind and water-powered toys were fun and creative.  The freshmen did a great job showing them to the students who came to the fair.  The winners of the "favorite toy" contest were:

    1st Place-"Aerobubble" airplane by Katie Barker & Erika Weise
    2nd Place-"Frog Fishing game by Juliana Miller...
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  • MS & HS Track & Field Athletes
    [Posted Dec 3, 2009] 
    Attention all potential MS & HS Track and Field athletes:

    Mr. Visser (Sprints/Field Events), along with Mr. Wheeler (Distance), and Mr. Stapleton (Shot/Discus), will be coaching the Varsity Track and Field Team this year. We would like all interested students to either sign up at lunch on Monday, December 7th, or email myself directly back. When you do, please list the events you are...
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  • News Photo Blazers Basketball "Tips Off"
    [Posted Dec 1, 2009] 
    The Blazers Boys' Basketball team kicked off their season to a great start last weekend! The Preseason Classic took place on Friday, November 20th and Saturday, November 21st in the Boca Christian RAC. The bleachers were filled with tons of adoring Blazer fans both nights. Friday night’s game versus the Morningside Academy Eagles was a terrific victory for the Blazers! Jon Maso, Stephen Smith,...
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  • Yearbook Tributes!
    [Posted Nov 30, 2009] 
    YEARBOOK TRIBUTES are on sale now!  If you would like to send a personal message through the yearbook, order forms are available in the school office.  Prices range from $20 for a "Shout Out" (text-only) message to $250 for a full page ad.  The deadline for ordering ads is December 7.

  • ACSI benefit for you
    [Posted Nov 19, 2009] 
    A new promotion is being extended to school families, students, faculty and staff that includes the new Windows 7 release and Office Enterprise.
    ·         Windows 7 Upgrade $95.00 ($199.99 Retail)
    ·         Office Enterprise 2007 $95.00 ($499.99 Retail)
    ·         Windows 7 Office Bundle $150.00 ($699.99 Retail)

    ·         OFFERS EXPIRE DECEMBER 30, 2009

    If interested, please your...
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  • Lunch Change
    [Posted Nov 17, 2009] 
    FYI:  Due to setting up for the auction on Dec. 3rd & 4th, lunch is being served in the lower lunchroom and the meals will change.

    Dec. 3- Hot lunch or sandwiches are available.

    Dec. 4 - Pizza or sandwiches are available.

    Thanks for your help and your understanding as we prepare for this exciting evening for our school.

  • News Photo Community Service Turn In Dates
    [Posted Nov 9, 2009] 
    Community Service hours for the previous quarter are due one week after report cards are issued for that quarter. Students should be turning in their community service forms as they complete the service unless it is a regular yearly commitment that they are tracking on a log. In that case, they may turn the form in at the end of the year. Due dates are as follows: 2nd quarter - Feb. 2nd, 3rd...
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  • News Photo The Road to All-State Choir
    [Posted Nov 9, 2009] 
    Congratulations to the following students who made the 2009-2010 Florida Vocal Association All-State Choir:

    Billy Hood (9-12 Mixed Choir)
    Katie Barker (9-12 Mixed Choir)
    Pamela Saavedra (9-12 Women's Choir)
    Jensen Strandberg (7-8 Treble Choir)
    Nicole Ciavola (7-8 Treble Choir)

    These students had to complete a theory test, sight-read in front of a judging panel, and perform eight songs...
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  • HS-MS Science Fair Winners
    [Posted Nov 6, 2009] 

    High School:
    1st place:  Pedal to the Metal-Katie Barker, 9th grade
    2nd place:  Juicy Vitamins-Kyle Reinberg, 9th grade
    3rd place:  A Plant’s Need for Light-Amanda Higgins, 9th grade

    Grade 8:
    Team Section
    Honorable Mention: Memory Slam!-Pedro Voyer & Zachary Harrold
    Honorable Mention:Take a Sip-Arianna Sigalos & Phoebe Chu
    3rd place: Which Fruit Has the Most Water per Gram?-Britney...
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  • Campbell's Labels for Education Program
    [Posted Nov 6, 2009] 
    New instructions for clipping coupons: Please cut the UPC code...not the front label. The UPC will sometimes give extra bonus points for specific items. Also, the front office is looking for help with keeping track of labels and packaging them for mailing. This is a project that can be done at home. Please call the office if you are interested in helping this area.

  • News Photo Pictures from Homecoming Dress Up Days
    [Posted Nov 3, 2009] 
    A week of festivities culminated in the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen at the homecoming football game Friday night, October 30th. All week long there were themed dress up days with Friday being Green and Gold Day for the entire school and a cookout and powder puff football game for the high school.

    We want to thank all of the moms who spent many hours decorating the lobby,...
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    Homecoming Week Dress Up Days

  • News Photo District Tournament Golf Champion
    [Posted Oct 30, 2009] 
    Congratulations to Junior Christina Langer.  Christina recently competed in the District tournament and won the District 21-1A title. She also performed well in the Regional tournament last week.  BRCS is proud of Christina's accomplishment.

  • PARENT ALERT!!!
    [Posted Oct 29, 2009] 
    Please be on the alert at all times!!! A purse was stolen from a car parked in front of the school office while a mom went into the office to do an errand. The window was open and a middle school boy was sitting in the car waiting for his mom. Even that didn't stop the thief from opening the door, reaching in, and taking the purse. Please keep your cars locked and valuables hidden. Please do not...
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  • News Photo Any changes lately?
    [Posted Oct 22, 2009] 
    New address? Change in phone?  Emergency contact? Grandparent information?  If you have a change and can access ParentsWeb, YOU can update your own family data.  No need to call the office.
    (1) Log on to ParentsWeb
    (2) Go to School Information
    (3) Click on Web Forms
    (4) Click on the Family Information Update
    If you do not have access to ParentsWeb, you will need to call the office.

  • News Photo Secure the Future Event
    [Posted Oct 5, 2009] 
    Great music, great fellowship, and $1,286,469 for the school!

    On Friday evening, October 2nd, we came to celebrate what God has done and share a vision for what He could do in the future at Boca Christian.

    We were greeted by middle school cheerleaders, volleyball, and football players. The high school band, middle school cheerleaders, and grades 1 & 2 ignited the chapel with the school...
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    Secure the Future Event

  • News Photo Tyson Project A+
    [Posted Oct 5, 2009] 
    Just a reminder!  Clip and save Tyson product coupons.  Turn Tyson Products into big bucks for Boca Raton Christian School!

    The school is taking part in a national fund-raising program sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc. The program is called Project A+, and it works like this: There’s a Project A+ label, worth 24 cents, on various Tyson products that feature the Project A+ logo on the front of...
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  • News Photo Eleven Vocalists Advance in All-State Auditions
    [Posted Oct 3, 2009] 
    A group of Boca Christian students went up to West Palm Beach on Saturday, October 3, for the first round of auditions for All-State choir. This state-wide competition consisted of a music theory test and a sight-singing test where each individual had to read music they’d never seen before in front of several judges.

    We competed against schools like Forest Hill High School, Boca High,...
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  • See You at the Pole
    [Posted Sep 23, 2009] 
    On Wednesday morning, September 23rd, students and faculty met at the flagpole to pray together for our country, our community, our school, and each other. The key verse this year was 2 Kings 22:13a, " Go and pray."  Students from the middle school praise and worship group led the meeting from 7:20-7:40 a.m. accompanied by Mrs. Carpinello on the guitar.

  • News Photo When to keep sick children home
    [Posted Sep 22, 2009] 
    Good attendance is a vital part of the school experience, but it is also important to keep your child home when sick to help prevent the spread of illness to other students. As outlined in the PreK3-8 Student Handbook, we want to remind you of the guidelines for keeping your child home.

    1) Fever of 100.F or above
    2) A cold accompanied by infectious (yellow or green) nasal discharge.
    3) A...
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  • Bake Sale is back!
    [Posted Sep 21, 2009] 
    Wednesday, September 23rd, then every Tuesday, September 29-October 27th.  All items 50 cents.  Proceeds benefit the varsity soccer teams!  Thanks for your support.

  • Celebration of Life
    [Posted Sep 21, 2009] 
    The life of Camille MacRae was celebrated recently as she went home to be with the Lord on September 11th.  Camille was the wife of Dave MacRae and together they were active in Boca Christian and BRCC.  Camille served on the BRCS school board years ago.  Camille was a dedicated children's ministry and nursery teacher and owner of Camino Gardens Preschool.  She put her faith and trust in Christ...
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  • News Photo SAT/ACT Testing Dates
    [Posted Sep 20, 2009] 
    All seniors are required to have either the SAT or ACT completed by March 2010. Juniors are encouraged to take an SAT or ACT test during their junior year. A limited number of Fee Waivers for the SAT are available in the HS guidance office. Please see Mrs. Riter for more details if you think you qualify.

    Access the web sites listed below to get the dates and deadlines for signing up to take...
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    ACT Test Dates
    SAT Test Dates

  • News Photo Coach Visser Celebrates His 100th Win!
    [Posted Sep 20, 2009] 
    Head volleyball coach, Len Visser, celebrated his 100th win in his 7th season coaching the Blazers. The Lady Blazers defeated Florida Bible on Friday night, bringing their record to 9-1 this season. Athletic Director, Bill Harper, was on hand to present Coach Visser with a plaque recognizing his success. Coach Visser has put together a strong program starting in middle school. His dedication and...
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  • News Photo The Yearbook Team needs YOU!
    [Posted Sep 15, 2009] 
    We are looking for good, clear, candid photos to use in the yearbook.  If you take pictures at your child's class parties, performances, field trips, or other events, please email them to Mrs. Reed:
    SAJmommybellsouth.net.  It's a great way to make sure YOUR child appears in more than one place in the yearbook!

  • News Photo Pamela Karram Award for Outstanding Christian Service
    [Posted Sep 9, 2009] 
    The recipient for this year’s Pamela Karram Award for Outstanding Christian Service has served in an incredible way here at Boca Christian for over nine years.   The criteria for the award are:  committed to Christ, sweet spirit, servant heart, concern for others, loving, and kind.  The $500 award is presented to a worthy recipient each year during "Back-to-School Night."  The award is...
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  • Calling All Blazer Fans!!!
    [Posted Aug 31, 2009] 
    The Blazer Booster Club is a booster organization of parents and friends of Boca Christian. Funds raised through the annual membership drive are used to enhance our athletic program. These funds directly impact hundreds of student athletes each year with the purchase of uniforms, equipment, and other expenses.

    Be a part of that Blazer spirit and join the booster club. A single season family...
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  • News Photo Congrats to Cheerleaders!
    [Posted Aug 31, 2009] 
    Congratulations to varsity cheerleaders Lyndsey Free and Alicia Feldi for receiving the All-Star Award at the Florida Christian Cheerleaders Camp held at Palm Beach Atlantic University in June.  This is Alicia's second year to receive this award.  This is Lyndsey's first year at BRCS.  Way to go ladies!

  • Second Mile Spirit Sponsored By Moe's
    [Posted Aug 30, 2009] 
    This year one of our new core values is exhibiting a 2nd mile spirit. This is based on Matthew 5:41 - "If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles." In correlation with this, we will have a second mile spirit award that is sponsored by Moe's. Each week high school students will be nominated by teachers or students for exhibiting 2nd mile spirit in any area of life (academics,...
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  • UPDATE: Parking Permits
    [Posted Aug 20, 2009] 
    All students must have a parking permit displayed on their vehicle prior to being allowed to park at school. The cost per permit is $10 and the attached form must be completed and turned in to Mrs. Ludlow along with the $10 fee.

    UPDATE: The Student Driver Permission and Registration form has been revised as of August 20, 2009. If you printed the form before that date, please re-print.

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    UPDATED Student Driver Permission & Registration Form

  • News Photo BRCS Chapel Tech Team Facilities Get a Makeover
    [Posted Aug 10, 2009] 
    During the summer months, a quiet army of volunteers has been busy in the chapel. With the opening of school, BRCS starts the school year with a fully renovated storage room, revamped lighting system and a new control room located downstairs in the back of the chapel. Mr. Les Wilson and Mr. Mike Higgins led the effort with help from the Crane, Walsh, Ross, Sangree and Tulloc families. Even after...
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  • News Photo Introducing ParentsWeb
    [Posted Jul 31, 2009] 
    We are pleased to introduce ParentsWeb - an exciting feature of our new RenWeb school management system. ParentsWeb is a vital communication tool between school and home, providing a private and secure portal to allow parents to see academic information specific to their children, while protecting their children’s information from others. ParentsWeb replaces Edline from prior years, providing...
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    ParentsWeb Video Demonstration (6 min)

  • Lunch Information
    [Posted Jul 31, 2009] 
    Daidone Dining Services will once again provide delicious, nutritious lunches for our students. Please follow the links below for details about purchasing lunch tickets and the menu for the first few weeks of school. Please note that there is a discount if tickets are purchased by Friday, August 14th.

    The current lunch is always available on the Calendar page of the school website.
    Lunch Ticket Information
    Lunch Menu, Aug. 17 through Sept. 18

  • News Photo Back-to-School Parents' Letter
    [Posted Jul 31, 2009] 
    July 31, 2009

    Dear Parents and Students:

    It has been a busy summer as we prepare for the 2009/2010 school year.  The usual summer prep work is well on its way with halls and classrooms being touched up with paint, picnic tables have been purchased and painted for the athletic field, the gym floor has been refinished, the sidewalks were painted, educational supplies are arriving daily, and...
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    Important First Day of School Announcements
    Printable School Hours and Bell Schedules
    Lunch Information

  • Prayer & Praise
    [Posted Jul 20, 2009] 
    Our prayers are with Dr. June Nilsen, Director of Technology at Boca Christian, in the recent homegoing of her mother, Julia Nilsen, age 97, on July 12th.  The celebration service for Mrs. Nilsen will be held Monday, July 20th, in Bangor, PA.

  • New School Day Hours for 2009/2010
    [Posted Jul 8, 2009] 

    Grades          Hours
                    Start           End
    6-12            7:50 a.m.       2:46 p.m.
    1– 5th          8:05 a.m.       3:00 p.m.
    K5 full         8:05 a.m.       2:40 p.m.
    K5 morning      8:05 a.m.       11:50 a.m.
    K4 full day     8:05 a.m.       2:40 p.m.
    K4 morning      8:05 a.m.       11:05 a.m.
    K4 afternoon    12:10 p.m.      3:10 p.m.
    K3 full day     8:05 a.m....
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    Printer-Friendly School Hours and Bell Schedules

  • News Photo Tyson Project A+
    [Posted Jul 6, 2009] 
    Turn Tyson Products into big bucks for Boca Raton Christian School!

    The school is taking part in a national fund-raising program sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc. The program is called Project A+, and it works like this: There’s a Project A+ label, worth 24 cents, on various Tyson products that feature the Project A+ logo on the front of the package. Schools earn money from Tyson by collecting...
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  • Soccer Congratulations!
    [Posted Jul 2, 2009] 
    Congratulations to Jennie Weil, BRCS Class of 2009, for being selected to the NCSAA 2008-2009 Girls' Varsity Winter/Spring Soccer All-Americans first team.  Jennie plays midfield and is an incredible athlete.  Jennie has done her family and Boca Christian proud.  We pray God's blessing on Jennie as she moves on to college.

  • Report cards are ready!
    [Posted Jun 22, 2009] 
    Please stop by the school office to pick up report cards.
    Fines/fees must be paid before mailing.
    Office hours:  9:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M.

  • High School Required Summer Reading
    [Posted Jun 22, 2009] 
    BRCS supports reading during the summer! The books listed below are required for the grade that students will enter in the fall. Each connects to the curriculum of the grade level. As a service to the BRCS community, the books will be available for purchase from Barnes & Noble. Another quick, reliable supplier is Amazon.com. (ISBN numbers are provided for ordering among multiple versions.)...
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    Printer-Friendly High School Reading List and Directions

  • News Photo Retiree Celebration Event
    [Posted Jun 20, 2009] 
    On May 28th, the Boca Christian community celebrated the teaching careers of Ms. Martha Lloyd, Ms. Margaret Kurpiel, and Ms. Julia Kurpiel, who retired at the end of this school year.  While at Boca Christian, Ms. Julia Kurpiel taught MS Math and Computers for 29 years; Ms. Margaret Kurpiel taught MS Science and 4th grade for 30 years; and Ms. Lloyd taught Kindergarten for 34 years.  Ms. Lloyd...
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  • Illuminate!
    [Posted Jun 8, 2009] 
    A surprise announcement was made at Baccalaureate by Mrs. Carolyn Johnson, about the publication of our first literary magazine, Illuminate!  This magazine is chock full of interesting stories, poems, pictures, etc. created by BRCS students in grades 4-12.  This magazine will provide a permanent repository, which demonstrates how much we cherish the creative gifts that God bestows.  We thank Mrs....
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  • News Photo Attention Cinderella Cast & Crew
    [Posted Jun 6, 2009] 
    This year's DVD of our Broadway Musical has 188 closeups, special effects not possible in a live performance, and a feature that lets you hear the stage crew intercom as they worked to make Cinderella come alive. A limited number of DVDs are still available to members of the cast and crew. The cost is $15. If you were in the cast, crew or creative team and you would like one, let Mrs. Blankenship...
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  • News Photo Congratulations, Class of 2009
    [Posted Jun 1, 2009] 
    The class of 2009 graduation ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 4, at 7:00 P.M. in the Ministry Center Chapel. Doors open at 6:15 P.M. for graduates' families and 6:30 P.M. for the general public.
    Class of 2009 Group Portrait
    Graduation

  • News Photo Thespian Achiever
    [Posted May 23, 2009] 
    Sophomore Cristina Caperna competed in the Florida State Thespian Festival in April and received an "Excellent" rating for her performance in a challenging competition. She received a State Level Certificate of Recognition. We are proud of Cristina for pursuing her dream. Congratulations for a job well done.

  • News Photo Thank You-Yearbook Staff
    [Posted May 23, 2009] 
    We want to recognize the 2008/2009 yearbook staff for the incredible yearbook 2009 "Bringing Knowledge to Light," which was honoring to the Lord.  High school staff: Steven Gallo, Caroline Haines, Pamela Saavedra, Amy Barwell, Grant Slagle, Tyler Herrera, Nicholas Casanova; Middle school staff: Phoebe Chu, Nicole Ciavola, Sebastian Gabriel, Jason Gutierrez, Jessica Halle and Kyle Reinberg....
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  • News Photo Piano Keyboards Needed
    [Posted May 22, 2009] 
    If anyone has a spare digital keyboard of any kind lying around their house and would like to donate it to the Music Department, it would be much appreciated!! The high school is offering a keyboard class next year, and due to its popularity, several extra keyboards are needed. Please contact Mrs. Joy Poole (poolejbocachristian.org).
    I have a piano keyboard to donate!

  • Yearbook: Bringing Knowledge to Light
    [Posted May 15, 2009] 
    The 2009 yearbook was presented by the yearbook staff to the school during an assembly on Thursday. This year the book has been TRANSFORMED from black and white to full color! It was TRANSFORMED by using a computer program which allowed greater flexibility, diversity, and creativity instead of the cut and paste approach. The TRANSFORMATION was completed with the help of many prayers.  Steven...
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  • News Photo National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
    [Posted May 14, 2009] 
    On May 1st, a ceremony was held to welcome new members into the The National Honor Society at Boca Christian High School. The students, along with their parents, are commended for outstanding achievement in academics, character, leadership, and service. The following 10th graders were honored: Gabriella Alfieri, Amy Barwell, Alina Bosanac, Caitlin Crawford, Alicia Feldi, Constantine Gavrilos,...
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    NHS Induction Ceremony

  • News Photo Cinderella was Awesome!
    [Posted May 11, 2009] 
    The high school students gave four incredible performances of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella this past Thursday and Friday under the direction of Mrs. Joni Blankenship, Fine Arts Director.  Every one of the cast did an excellent job.  Thanks also to all the backstage crew and every parent involved. Each performance was a blessing! Thanks for all your hard work.
    Cinderella
    Cinderella Performances
    Cinderella Props & Performance

  • Writing Award Ceremony
    [Posted May 8, 2009] 
    On Monday evening, April 27th, 12th grader Emily Ostermeyer was honored at a reception given by the Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians and Jews at Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Palm Beach.  Her essay on the topic "Life is Change" won first place in the Grades 7-12 divisionin the organization's annual Writing and Creative Arts Contest.  Judges had reviewed over 1,000 entries from...
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  • News Photo Massage Heaven
    [Posted May 8, 2009] 
    For Teacher Appreciation, on Wednesday faculty and staff were treated to a 10-minute massage in the clinic by school mom, Mrs. Marianna Sandoval.  It was like being in heaven for 10 minutes!  Thank you, Mrs. Sandoval,for a very relaxing treat and a nice break during the day for all participants.

  • News Photo PREP CONNECTION - Uniform Information 2009/2010
    [Posted May 7, 2009] 
    Be watching your mail during the week of May 18th for uniform information for next year. A letter will be mailed to K4-grade 5 students.  It will also include information for K3 students.  Middle school and high school information will be on the website.  The Prep Connection, our uniform supplier, is planning a 15% off sale May 23rd to June 6th.  Make a note on your planner:  time to purchase...
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  • News Photo Faculty & Staff Appreciation Luncheon
    [Posted May 7, 2009] 
    Monday, May 4th, was a special day as faculty and staff were treated to a magnificent lunch prepared by BRCS parents. The menu was extensive and everything delicious, and those desserts, so yummy. Under the creative direction of coordinator, Mrs. Niel Harris, part of the dining room was transformed into a casual beach resort. The walls were covered with beautiful blue underwater scenes of...
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    Notes of Thanks from the Faculty and Staff

  • News Photo BRCHS Thespian Competes
    [Posted May 1, 2009] 
    A BRCHS student competed at the Florida State Thespian Festival 2009 this past weekend.  Cristina Caperna participated in BRCHS Thespian Troupe 7354’s first Florida State Thespian Festival performing “Still Hurting” from the musical, “The Last Five Years.”  Cristina’s performance received an “Excellent” rating and BRCHS was awarded a Certificate of Recognition for its...
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  • News Photo Scholastic Reading Counts Program
    [Posted May 1, 2009] 
    LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO BRING
    Scholastic Reading Counts Program
    TO BOCA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

    Chick ‘N Chop of Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach is proud to partner with Boca Christian School to raise funds ($5,000) to purchase and maintain a wonderful software program for our children:  Scholastic Reading Counts. This software program will be an invaluable tool for monitoring and improving our...
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    Related Document

  • News Photo Swine Flu Contingency Plan
    [Posted May 1, 2009] 
    Dear Parents and Students,

    With the Swine Flu epidemic spreading throughout our nation, we are putting together a contingency plan in case school is closed for an extended period of time.  All of our teachers are putting together “school at home” lesson plans for the month of May, which they will be sending home and/or making available on Edline.  The plan includes a list of the subject...
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    Cover your cough

  • Prayer Request
    [Posted Apr 28, 2009] 
    Jefferson Aguado (Class of 2008) will be heading to Afghanistan for a 9-month tour on May 2nd.  Please keep Jefferson and the young men he will be with in your prayers.

  • News Photo Follow a Graduate from Boca Christian to NYC
    [Posted Apr 27, 2009] 
    Eunice Choi graduated from Boca Christian two years ago as a member of the Class of 2007. She has been accepted to one of the most prestigious design schools in New York. If you would like to read the complete article written about Eunice on the PBCC website, please follow the link below. We are so proud of her, and all of our alumni. Congratulations!
    Click here for article on PBCC website

  • News Photo Grad Nite 2009
    [Posted Apr 24, 2009] 
    Some of the members of the Class of 2009 enjoyed a special lunch after chapel today, Friday, April 24th before heading out to Grad Nite at Disney. This year they will be visiting MGM. We pray for safety for their journey and a great night filled with special memories. Go seniors!

  • News Photo Box Tops for Education Update
    [Posted Apr 24, 2009] 
    We appreciate so much your sending in BOX TOPS.  As of April 27th, we earned $2,173.50 toward the 2008/2009 goal of $2,596.  For the 2007/2008 school year we earned $2,163.  Just little things like collecting box tops helps the school to purchase items of special need to enhance our programs.  One example, we needed a new megaphone for the elementary teachers to use in the carpool line and part...
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  • News Photo Baby Congratulations
    [Posted Apr 20, 2009] 
    Congratulations to Ben and Virginia Bubar on the birth of their daughter, Clair Elizabeth.  Clair weighed in at 8 lb. on Monday, April 13th, in Atlanta, Georgia.  Ben atended BRCS in his elementary years.  We also congratulate grandparents, Steve and Ruth Bubar; Steve is one of our favorite hardworking maintenance staff; Great Aunt Marion Shepherd, 4B teacher; and Great-Grandmother Betty...
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  • Double Blessings!
    [Posted Apr 20, 2009] 
    Congratulations to Mr. (Robert) and Mrs. (Nancy) DiStefano on the recent marriage of their daughter, Blythe DeVore (8th grade BRCS graduate 1998).  Blythe was wed to Luke Balchaitis on March 22nd in Merrick, Long Island, New York.  Blythe is a second grade teacher at Palm Springs Elementary School and Luke teaches 3rd grade in Broward County.  Mr. and Mrs. DiStefano traveled to New York for the...
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  • Track News
    [Posted Apr 17, 2009] 
    We are excited to announce that Jay Cross and Thomas Taylo placed in the district meet on Thursday, April 16th.  They qualified to compete in the upcoming regional meet. Details TBA.

  • News Photo Writing Award
    [Posted Apr 17, 2009] 
    Congratulations to BRCS senior, Emily Ostermeyer, who received first place in the Grades 7-12 Writing Category in the Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians & Jews Writing and Creative Arts Contest.  Her English teacher is Mrs. Nancy DiStefano.  Over 1000 students were entered in the overvall competition. Emily is now invited to an Awards Reception and Special Program on Monday, April 27th, along...
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  • Safety Alert
    [Posted Apr 2, 2009] 
    Boca Police informed us of a recent robbery in the parking lot of a local preschool.  A young mom was sitting in the passenger seat of a car while her mother took her grandson into preschool.  The car was unlocked.  A man got out of another car, opened the car door, and robbed the young mom. Her purse was stolen and she was hit when she tried to keep it.  This was all done in a matter of minutes....
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  • News Photo Softball & Baseball News, March 22nd, Boca News
    [Posted Mar 31, 2009] 
    Softball: Boca Christian topped Island Christian 13-7.  Whitney Eldridge went 2-for-3 with a run scored, three RBIs and three stolen bases.  Dominique McKenzie was 1-for-1 with two runs scored, three RBIs, a home run and two stolen bases for the Blazers. Boca Christian also topped Posnack 14-9. Jensen Strandberg pitched a complete game and struck out 14, while Megan Sasslow went 2-for-5 with...
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  • News Photo From Boca to the Ends of the Earth
    [Posted Mar 30, 2009] 
    Each spring, every Boca Raton Christian High School student has the opportunity to participate in a school-organized mission trip. Following Jesus' command that "you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8b), each class travels to a different destination simultaneously. This year, our student missionaries were on the field from...
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    Freshman Mission Trip
    Sophomore Mission Trip (so far)
    Junior Mission Trip to Arizona
    More about the High School Missions Program
    High School Mission Trip Blog

  • News Photo Mission Trip Blog!
    [Posted Mar 20, 2009] 
    The high school students are leaving on their mission trips this week, and you can stay updated by following their Blog each day. If you don't know what a Blog is, click on the "Mission Trip Blog" on the high school page on the website or go directly to http://www.bocachristian.blogspot.com.

    This link will give you daily updates as to how the student missionaries are doing as well as what they...
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    Mission Trip Blog

  • News Photo Boca Christian Band leads Disney World Parade
    [Posted Mar 16, 2009] 
    On Tuesday, March 3, the high school band, under the direction of Mr. Eric deWeber, eagerly boarded a bus bound for Orlando with instruments and uniforms in tow. After months of practice and preparation, the students were excited to set out on their long-awaited trip to Disney World. The band attended a clinic at Epcot on Wednesday morning where they had the special opportunity to...

  • News Photo Congratulations to Jennie Weil!
    [Posted Mar 16, 2009] 
    We would like to recognize Boca Christian Senior soccer player, Jennie Weil, who has been named to the 2009 Florida Girls Soccer High School Class 2A All-State team, formerly called The Florida Sportswriters All-State First Team!  Jennie is the first student-athlete at BRCS to achieve first team All-State recognition in any sport.

    Jennie also recently signed a letter of intent to play soccer...
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  • News Photo The Flagler Museum Field Trip
    [Posted Mar 13, 2009] 
    Our wonderful Juniors along with chaperone Mrs. Seely, alumnus Meaghan Arnesano, and driver Mrs. Cowley, enjoyed a morning at Flagler Museum. Arriving early, they spent the first part of the morning walking along the bike path next to the intercoastal waterway. They also had a fun photo shoot under the gigantic tree outside of the property.

    They learned about the explosion in technology and...
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  • News Photo Band and Choir NOTES!
    [Posted Mar 9, 2009] 
    The band students enjoyed a wonderful time at Disney World, Orlando, on Wednesday. They participated in a clinic in the morning learning about the set-up of the parade and special requirements for participants of the parade. They marched in the parade on Main Street at 2:30 PM in the afternoon. It is quite an honor to be selected as part of this special event. Mr. deWeber is quite proud of his...
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  • News Photo Take me out to the ballgame...
    [Posted Mar 7, 2009] 
    TAKE ME OUT TO THE PARK! Tuesday, March 3rd, was an exciting day in the history of BRCS athletics. We played our first high school varsity baseball game on the new baseball diamond for the first time ever.

    The baseball diamond, backstop, and dugouts are beautiful. We had a good turnout for this first game on our new field. It is exciting to have school families, as well as grandparents and...
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    Var. Baseball vs. Donna Klein
    Baseball Game Schedule
    Related Article: A School Moment Captured
    Related Article: BRCS Baseball Field Rises from the Turf

  • Food for Thought
    [Posted Mar 6, 2009] 
    Did you know that the average pre-schooler laughs or smiles 400 times a day?  Or that the number drops to only 15 times a day by the time people reach age 35?  

    May we be like the prophet Habakkuk as he prayed these words in chapter 3:17-18 - "Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no...
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