Jupiter Christian School

We can hardly believe summer is here! With summer comes more time to read, and we love that!

JCS believes that reading...
☀ Stimulates the brain in more complex ways than images on screens
☀ Encourages growth in reading fluency and comprehension
☀ Strengthens vocabulary and develops awareness of more complex sentence structures
☀ Helps a person function in a world of ideas
☀ Is enjoyable
☀ Develops habits and skills such as:
- sustained attention span
- active imagination
- capacity for logical analysis and critical thinking

Summer Reading assignments can be found for all grades on our website: jupiterchristian.org/community/families/summer-and-supplies

Happy Reading! 📚

Click below to see our graduates, Juliana Tibbs and Chase Mitchell, featured in Good News Florida! 🎓

Good News - June 2024 The Good News exists to provoke readers to make a positive action in their communities and beyond.

"Walk boldly into the future with the confidence that you were made for this work. You are strong, you are courageous, you are not afraid, and you will not be discouraged. You are overcomers." - High School Principal, Joshua Wade

CONGRATS JCS SENIOR CLASS OF 2024! 🎓
📸 Traci Sproule Photography

Another milestone in JCS history - the 8th Grade Class of '24! Thanks to our guest speaker, JCS Alumna Kiana Rivera, for encouraging our soon-to-be high schoolers with wisdom and assurance, sharing how our school helped shape her into the faith-filled woman she is today. Thank you to Dr. Cohen, Principal Flesch and the entire Middle School team for how they have prepared this class to move on. Congrats to our 8th grade students - we are proud of each of you! 🎓

This has been an amazing year for student journalism at JCS! With the addition of "The Beak" website, we have seen so much growth and excitement in our student reporters. Check out a few last articles for the year in Issue 19 of "The Beak" and have an amazing summer!

The Beak The Student News Site of Jupiter Christian School

Honoring the next generation of children who impact the world for Jesus Christ. We are proud of you, Kindergarten Graduates! 🎓

Did you know? The Chick-fil-A Leader Academy is a National High School Leadership Program focused on impact through action.

This year our students participated in the annual "1 Million Book Giveaway." Books were donated to the JCS East Campus, UB Kinsey/Palmview Elementary School, and For the Children Learning Center. Our students also served at Feeding South Florida and House of Hope during R.E.A.C.H. Week, and they ended the school year by participating in the "Chef for a Day" event at Quantum House where they prepared lunch for 55 house guests!

After studying Life Science this semester, students applied their knowledge of the human body, traits, genetics, and genetically modified organisms to a Shark Tank Project. 6th Grade QUEST Students worked in groups to design a new GMO that meets a global need and pitch it to “sharks.” Students had to research, explain how their GMO affected body systems as well as the traits from organisms they were using and for what purpose.
They explained the process of creating their GMO and the benefits of how it can help their groups chosen global need.

They worked very hard and their teacher was so proud of all the time and energy they put into making their ideas a realistic possibility. Special thank you to our “Sharks” Dr. Cohen, Mrs. Flesch, Mrs. Royston, and Mrs. Childers.

Thanks to all who celebrated Mrs. Lisa Chitty at her "Family Farewell" last week. We are grateful for The Gannon Family who hosted this gathering at Bolay Jupiter. We'll say it again...we love you, Lisa!

This week on Shark Tank...

Our 4th grade entrepreneurs presented their business ideas to a panel of principals, teachers and HS students! Prior to presentations, two 11th graders were kind enough to teach the four classes about what it takes to open up a company like the one their class has been working on this year. Aubrey and Brennan were chosen because their classroom concepts have become a reality.

More details on 700 South coming soon...🥳

Our elementary students presented full business plans, product samples, and even some fun demonstrations! Our JCS Sharks made many deals and were clearly impressed by what they saw our 4th graders create. Well done!

CLASS of 2024 - Graduation Day is HERE!
Please click on link below tonight at 5pm for HS Graduation!

https://player.restream.io/?token=1f22e5176ece4b29ae5807b645616b6e

Quarter 4 House Battles ends with AGAPE as the winner! Fantastic job to our Middle School Team, House Leaders and 5th-8th Grade Students on another successful year living out Micah 6:8 on our West Campus.

JCS High School Excellence Awards honored students of distinction in all areas of academics, athletics, fine arts and community service. Congrats to all our 9th-12th graders! Please watch full ceremony on our page.

Our 1st Annual Fishing Tournament was a huge success! Our community came together to celebrate and support JCS Athletics, making memories the whole weekend. Thanks once again to all the sponsors, participants, and volunteers who helped with our end-of-the-year party and awards ceremony. Congrats to all our tournament winners!

Championship Boat: James and Alec Thomas, Kyle Hurtzig, Shaen O'Conner, and Matt and Alexa Croucher

Sailfish Champions: Mora, Murray, and Caruso Family

Adult Anglers:
Alex Patron
James Brandon
Gavin Solomon

Junior Anglers:

Grady Gresham (won in adult category)
Kane Navaroli
Alexa Croucher
Michaela Solomon
Christian Patron

Friday's Family Fun Event was a great way to end the school year together as a community! We gathered for a BBQ while the Fishing Tournament anglers met for their Captains' Meeting.

Thanks once again to all the sponsors of this event, everyone who came out to support, and to the amazing volunteers who helped make this night a fun one for our JCS families!

5th and 6th Grade Band & Choir Spring Concert was a great way to showcase how our young Middle Schoolers have grown this year! Congrats to all who earned awards. A big thanks to Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. Benson for another great year! 🎼🎺🥁

JCS Sophomore Joe Licata finishes second in the State Championship after winning the Regional Meet! This was a personal best for Joe in the 400 Meter Race. We are so proud of him!

This week in Elementary's Marine Biology Club, students learned that starfish don't have a brain, but have other amazing capabilities that help them to survive.

Mrs. Homer connected this to what scripture tells us about how God feels for all of His wonderful creations: "The LORD is good to all: and His tender mercies are over all His works." -Psalm 145:9

This year's Middle School yearbook was dedicated Mrs. Kristan Carley, MS Student Development Coordinator! The students presenting had many reasons that they chose her, and this dedication was well deserved. Thanks to Mr. Scott Fields and the MS Yearbook Team!

Congratulations to Kayla VanderWerf on her recent college acceptance! Kayla plans on attending Palm Beach State College in the fall.

East Campus welcomed our Varsity Athletes this week to play games with our Kindergarten and 1st graders for field day. What an important, supportive relationship between our High School and Elementary students!

Congratulations to Connor Johnson, Class of 2024! Connor plans on going into real estate upon graduating.

Thank you to All Dry Services and Lott Brothers for being our Fishing Tournament Wahoo Sponsors!

To learn more about these local companies, please visit:
https://www.myalldry.com/jupiter-florida/
https://lottbros.com/

The yearbooks are in! For the time ever Jupiter Christian School has three separate yearbooks - Elementary, Middle, and High School. All three editions look amazing this year and we are very excited to share them with JCS families. If you missed your chance to get a yearbook, not to worry. Extra yearbooks will be on sale through Friday, May 24. Please see Mr. Fields for details!

Thank you to Revival Landscape, Florida Coast Equipment, Triple Crown Properties and Construction Group, Rollin' Deep and the Love One Another Foundation for being our Fishing Tournament Bonita Sponsors!

To learn more about these local companies, please visit:
https://revivallandscape.com/
https://floridacoasteq.com/
https://triplecrowngroupfl.com/

Congratulations to Grace Smith, Class of 2024! Grace will be attending the Laser & Beauty Institute in the fall.

The Second Annual 4th Grade Talent Show was a hit! The students showcased such skills as gymnastics, comedy, sports, music and much more. Here are a few snapshots taken by fourth grade student photographer, Audrey Shaner. Be sure to watch our livestream on Facebook to catch all the acts!