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Advanced Dates
Wed. Jan 27----Report Cards go home
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Thurs. Feb 11----Open House for Prospective families
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TRIP
TRIP orders placed by 9:30am on Friday Friday, Jan. 22 can be picked up between 10am-4pm on Friday, Jan. 29. Please call ahead to arrange pick-up, ring school door bell, and your order will be given to you at the door.
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Wisconsin Tax Deduction for Private School tuition
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You can access the amount of tuition you paid during the 2020 calendar year for use with the Wisconsin Tax Deduction for Private School tuition through your FACTS account. If you have any questions please call FACTS at 1-866-441-4637.
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Racine Christian School's identification number for taxes is 39-0932603.
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The first School Choice enrollment period begins on Feb. 1st and runs through Feb. 20th. Current families are strongly encouraged to re-apply in this enrollment period to ensure their student's spot. Current families will only need to complete the online application and provide a residency document to the school office during the enrollment period (income documents are not necessary once you are in the program). The link to complete the online application is at www.dpi.wi.gov/choice. Click on the link that looks like this
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This link will open on Feb. 1.
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Our 2021 Auction Letter is ready!! If your family is donating something to the Auction please attach the letter below to the donation. You could also bring the letter to your favorite restaurant, hair stylist, etc. and ask if they would donate. Printed letters are available in the office. Every donation helps! Questions? Ask away or email rcsauction@racinechristianschool.com
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Please share our OPEN HOUSES with your friends!
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February 11th and March 23rd
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Racine Christian School, 912 Virginia Street, Racine, WI 53405.
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AUCTION LETTER
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Dear Friends of Racine Christian School,
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We are sending you this letter in hopes that you will support our annual Spring Auction, which will be held online via Bid Beacon again this year. Thanks to supporters like you, RCS has been able to provide students with an academically excellent, Christ-centered education since 1929. The auction will open on March 12 at 9:00 a.m. and run through March 19 at 9:00 p.m.
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In the wake of the economic times and the pandemic, it is more important than ever to have the support of the RCS community. We need your help to continue to provide our students with an education that is in full harmony with the Word of God and to help prepare them for future success. Your commitment to participating in this auction will benefit RCS students by keeping tuition costs down for all students, continuing to purchase rigorous and relevant curriculum, and maintaining our facilities.
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Donate a Product or Service
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*All donations are tax deductible (The RCS tax id is 39-0932603)
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- Each auction donation will feature your name in our online catalog. This is great advertising for nearly 400 potential customers.
- Please send your donations to RCS with the included form or call RCS and one of our parent volunteers will pick it up.
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Listing in RCS online auction
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We also welcome cash donations of any amount as well as auction sponsorships! Setting up a Bid Beacon account is easy. You can download the app on your phone or tablet, or you can join by accepting the invite at https://app.bidbeacon.com/invite/#HPUW6L.
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If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Racine Christian School 262-634-0961 or email our auction chairs at rcsauction@racinechristianschool.com
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Racine Christian School 2021 Auction Committee
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2021 Annual Racine Christian School Fundraising Auction Friday, March 12 through Friday, March 19
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Auction Donor / Sponsor Form
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Email: rcsauction@racinechristianschool.com
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Donor / Sponsor Information:
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Name________________________________________
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Company Name (for sponsors) ___________________________________
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Address _____________________________________________
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Phone _______________________________________________
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Email _________________________________________________
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Cash Donation: _____________ (Please list amount)
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Sponsorship Level ( Circle One: Level 1 - $100 Bobcat - $400 )
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Donated Item: ___________________________________________
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Description and value of item:
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*Please make checks payable to Racine Christian School
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**Donations must be received by March 10 to be included in the online auction.
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Please mail / fax / email this reply form to:
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Racine Christian School 912 Virginia Street, Racine, WI 53405 Fax: 262-634-7476 Email: rcsauction@racinechristianschool.com
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WHAT CAN YOU DONATE/MAKE/SOLICIT FOR THE AUCTION?
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HERE ARE SOME TYPES OF GIFTS/BASKETS THAT MIGHT SPEAK TO YOU: Chocolate Lovers Coffee Lovers/A Spot of Tea/ Hot Chocolate baskets Wine – wine, glasses, corkscrew or wine opener, cocktail napkins Date night – tx to movie theater; wine; chocolate Game night – family card games Beauty – Mary Kay/Avon/etc. New baby – pacifier, onesies, lotion, baby socks, toys, baby essentials, etc. Books & Puzzles (for kids) Books & Puzzles (for adults) Holiday baskets – Christmas, Fall, Thanksgiving, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, 4th of July, Valentine’s; etc. Beer & Brats – maybe in a new cooler Pancake Breakfast – mix, spatula, syrups Epicurean Delight – spices, olive oil, whisks, small appliances, gift cards; put it all in a pot or slow cooker Cat Lovers – toys, treats, mugs, key chains, Dog Lovers – “ “ “ “ “ “ “ Shape up at Home – dumbbells; yoga mat; fitness dvd Dried Fruit & Nuts Grill Meister – barbecue sauce, barbecue tools, barbecue mitt, etc. Sports Team – memorabilia of favorite team, hat, tickets to a game Keurig basket – coffeemaker, assortment of K-cups, fun mugs, biscotti Camping basket – cooler, roasting forks, s’more fixings, bug spray, camping necessities Essential Oils Beach basket Tackle Box Golf (or other sport) Gardening basket- seeds, succulents, spade, gloves, pots Italian Night or Pasta Lovers Mexican Fiesta basket Baking basket – cookbook, pans, spoons, mixing bowls, muffin mix, recipes Sewing basket or kit Disney basket Popcorn & Movies Relaxation basket – candles, bath bombs, oils, slippers, lotions Meat & Cheese Specific business – i.e. Kingfisher basket; Dunkin Donuts; Craft basket Ice Cream Sundae basket – all the fixin’s Spa Basket Fresh fruit basket Gourmet snacks Car Emergency Kit One Stop Wrap Shop – wrapping paper, bows, scissors, gift bags, gift tags Car Detailing – windshield wipers, car wash mitts, spot sprays, car wax, air fresheners, gift card for fuel Other Ideas: Want to skip the shopping hassle and buy ready-made, relatively inexpensive baskets from Amazon: see this link, and happy shopping! These come quickly from Amazon and are packaged beautifully https://www.amazon.com/gift-baskets-sale/s?k=gift+baskets+on+sale
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TECHNOLOGY ITEMS ARE ALWAYS A BIG HIT: Amazon Echo, Cordless Bluetooth ear buds, portable USB charger, FitBit, GPS watch, Kindle, Nook, Netflix subscription for a year, Amazon Prime subscription for a year, large screen TV, security camera system, drones, blu ray, Playstation 4, Xbox One, Video Doorbell 3, tablets, MP3 player Or, for the kitchen: Instant Pot; Air fryer; Juicer; KitchenAid food processor; espresso machine; indoor grill; immersion blender;
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OFFER YOUR SERVICES: what is it you can do? Offer your services (or, who do you know that would be able to provide?) Declutter someone’s home (or garage, or kitchen) Pet Sitting Make a birdhouse or corn hole bean bag set Make a quilt…or give quilting lessons Cookies for a Year - a batch of cookies every month Dessert for special occasion Homemade caramels or fudge Painting – indoor or outdoor Childcare Tutoring Personal chauffeur Golf lessons Music lessons Fishing Trip House cleaning Cater a picnic or a dinner Allow Use of your trailer….or cabin….or RV….or Time Share….or boat…or… Window cleaning Fall lawn clean up Landscaping Car detailing Wrap Christmas packages Share your season tickets to a game…or concert…or theatrical production…or…. WATCH: for close-outs, clearance sales, liquidation sales; discounts LOOK: for gifts you’ve been given but never used that are in your closets THINK about people you know who make crafts, etc. who might be willing to donate….
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Mission Statement To provide covenant youth with instruction that is fully in harmony with the Word of God, and that will equip them to serve God effectively in His World.
Paw Print Announcements must be to the school office by 11am on Fridays
Email: schooloffice@racinechristianschool.com Website: www.racinechristianschool.com
Racine Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, or physical characteristics in employment practices, administrative policies, enrollment, athletics, or other school-administered programs and activities.
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