Campus Connection: August 2025 Vol. 2

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August Ontario Christian Board Notes

OC Families,

The beginning of school is a time filled with fresh starts, new opportunities, and the excitement of learning. As we settle in to this new school year, we look forward to getting back into the rhythm of learning and working together as a community. Our theme of Growing and Going reminds us not only of the personal growth we strive for each day but also of our calling to go forth in faith and share Christ’s love with others. In Matthew 28:19–20, Jesus commands us to “go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” With this promise, we step into the year with confidence, knowing that Christ is with us as we learn, serve, and grow. 

Personally, as I start my second year at OC, it’s been a blessing to see familiar faces, connect with people, and continue to establish and build relationships. I look forward to what God has in store for OC this year as we Grow and Go each day. I pray everyone has a blessed and successful year!

Here are the highlights from the OC School Board meeting on Monday, August 18:

• Reviewed and approved monthly financials and committee reports.
• Received an update from Elementary and Middle School Principal Rob Behnke
• Reviewed final enrollment projections
• Discussed topics relating to staff and personnel
• Reviewed legislation pertaining to schools
• Approved having Steve Cross join the Finance Committee

Moms in Prayer Prayer Request Form

How can we pray for you? Ontario Christian Moms in Prayer is here to support you. Please fill out this form to submit your prayer request. All information shared will be kept strictly confidential.

Welcome Back Teachers and Staff! OCPA espresso’d their heartfelt appreciation for all of our Teachers and Staff, especially as the grind of the new school year begins. To help them stay brew-tifully energized on a few longer days, we brought in a little treat just for them- a coffee cart! We hope this small gesture helps them feel a latte love for the amazing work they do every day.

All K-8 moms are invited to join us for Muffins with Mom on September 9th from 7:45-8:10 am on the K – 8 campus

• Come fellowship with other OC moms, watch your kids play during their morning recess, and enjoy a muffin in our MPR. 
• Please plan on parking in the back field off of Sultana Ave. Gates will open at 7:30 am. 
• Wave good-bye at the bell & head back to the MPR to join us for our first OCPA Association meeting of the year. 
• If mom is unable to attend, another special guest is welcome in their place
• See THIS FLYER that was sent home with students this week.

Join us for our first OCPA Association Meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 9th at 8:15 am at the K-8 campus 

• Come hear about all the fun and important activities planned by OCPA this school year—and discover how you can get involved!
• Join us to learn more about upcoming events, like Harvest Festival!
• Coffee and pastries will be available.

Calling all Volunteers!

Come be a part of our OC Community! We’re looking for servant-hearted and enthusiastic individuals to support our campuses, students, teachers, and events. 

Here’s what you need to know:

• Volunteer opportunities are available all year round, across all our K-12 campuses 
• All volunteers must
• complete and submit the required school volunteer forms. Find them on our school website → HERE
• Want early access to sign-ups? Fill out THIS VOLUNTEER FORM to join our Volunteer Email List!
• Questions? Contact Jennifer Kiemeney, Event & Volunteer Coordinator, at jkiemeney@ocschools.org

Used Uniform Donations

Have any uniforms that don’t fit? We’re collecting donations all year long! We are accepting all sizes. Please drop off your donations to the designated box found in the K-8 campus lobby. Look for announcements from OCPA for sales throughout the year.

Health Office Updates

If your student needs to take any medication—prescription or over-the-counter—during the school day, a Medication Form must be on file at their campus.

• The form requires a parent/guardian signature AND must be partially completed by your healthcare provider.
• Students are not permitted to carry medication in backpacks, pockets, lunch boxes, etc., unless specifically authorized by their healthcare provider on the form.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe and healthy.

My name is Suzanne Luetjen and I’m excited to introduce myself as the Scrip Coordinator. I look forward to meeting you and helping your family make the most of the Scrip program. Feel free to reach out to me at sluetjen@ocschools.org or via text at 951-847-4739.

• Scrip hours: Open every Friday from 8:30am-10:30am on the K-8 campus, unless school is closed. If Friday is a school holiday, Scrip will be available on the last school day of the week.
• Holiday Hours: Additional hours will be announced for November and December to accommodate holiday shopping.
• Rebate Deadline: To count toward the current school year, rebates must be received by March 10. Any received after this date will be applied to the following school year.
• Annual Rebate credits will be applied to FACTS accounts by the end of March.
• Any unused rebates under $5 will be donated to OCPA to support our teachers and staff.

Join our community of skillful and dynamic professionals who demonstrate personal knowledge of God’s word in their work to provide the best quality of Christian Education. Ontario Christian staff and faculty lay a biblical foundation for our Christ-centered mission of Growing Christian Leaders.

Our preschoolers have been busy strengthening their fine motor skills while also building sweet friendships in the classroom. We are excited to begin chapel next week on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. Please make sure you are here before your child’s class heads to the multipurpose room for chapel. Order forms for O.C. preschool t-shirts and hoodies went home this week-please be sure to return them before the due date. Hot lunch order forms for October have also been sent out; if you would like to order, please turn those in on time as well. In addition, our classes have been diving into their new curriculum and are already learning so many wonderful new things! If you have any questions about our preschool program please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Jodi at the office 909.983.2420

Upcoming Dates

• 9/1 – Preschool Closed for Labor Day
• 9/22-10/3 – Preschool Colors Week
• 10/9 – Preschool Half Day-Pick Up at 12:30-Parent/Teacher Conferences
• 10/10- Preschool Closed for Parent/Teacher Conferences

One month down, and what a fantastic start it has been! Here’s to the exciting learning and adventures still to come! 

Bibles are available for purchase in the office. $5 each.

Upcoming Dates

• 9/1 – Labor Day (No School)
• 9/9 – 19- MAP Testing
• 9/9 – Muffins with Mom (@7:45am)

If you have not signed the 25-26 parent/student acknowledgement form please sign this form and have your student return it by Tuesday 9/2.  You can view the parent/student handbook here.

Upcoming Dates

• 9/1 – Labor Day (no school)
• 9/9 – MAP testing begins
• 9/18 – 8th Grade Retreat

Did you know the OC Website has a wealth of information for parents and students? From the lunch menu to volunteer opportunities to athletic information, including the physical form, all this is just a click away!  Parents can read Daily Announcements that are shared with the students, by going to OCSchools.org, click on Parent/Student Hub and then scroll down to High School Announcements.

Remember that a Medication Form is required to be filed in the office if you want to allow your student tylenol, motrin, benadryl, claritan, tums, etc. Click here for the form.

If students are dropped off at 6:45 a.m., they will be required to go to the Library for supervision. After school, school gates close at 3:15. All remaining students on campus are required to go to the Lobby in the Knight’s Center. They may not roam around the Knight Center.

Upcoming Dates

• 9/1 – Labor Day – No School

• 9/8 –   Four Year Plan Meeting hosted by the OC Counselor – time/place TBD

• 9/18 – Half Day of School – Parent Teacher Conferences – more info forthcoming

• 9/19 – No School – Parent Teacher Conferences – more info forthcoming

• 9/22-25 – ‘You-Knighted’ Retreat – more info forthcoming

• 9/26 – No School

If your student will be absent or late to school, please contact Mrs. Jennifer Cruz at 909-600-8137.

Upcoming Dates

• 8/29 – Lightspeed!
  • 1:15 pm | Ovitt Library | 5th – 6th Grade
• 9/11 – Fall 2025 MAP Testing
  • LWA  | 1 -8th Grade | School uniform tops and bottoms required
• 9/12 – Fall 2025 MAP Testing at LWA. 
  • LWA | 1st – 8th Grade | School uniform tops and bottoms required
• 9/12 – IEW Workshop
  • 9:10 am | LWA | 2nd – 8th Grade

Fall 2025 Athletics Has Begun!
Come cheer on our Knights as they kick off the new season! Our student-athletes have been training hard, and now it’s time to show your support as they compete with heart and determination.

Check out full schedules for all high school and middle school teams at:
athletics.ocschools.org

Let’s go, Knights!