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We are excited to launch ParentSquare at Tree of Life! This platform will be a great addition to our school community and provide great ways for you to stay in contact with Tree of Life. ParentSquare is simple and intuitive. You may login on your web browser or through the ParentSquare app on iOS or Android.
Joining ParentSquare is simple:
Visit ParentSquare.com
Sign in or Create an account using the same email address that you have on file with the school database FACTSsis (RenWeb)
LATEST NEWS:
Summer Update
The front office hours for the high school are 9am to 1pm...Monday through Thursdays.
Work permits for high school students may be obtained during the office hours.
You may always view our Northridge Campus Calendar (https://northridge.tolcs.org/home) for all events.
Have a blessed summer break!
The school office hours during the summer will be 9am to 1pm Mondays through Thursdays. The office will be closed on Fridays in the summer.
Final Report Cards Available Online (FACTS/Renweb login) Friday, June 2
Last Days of School To-Do List
When you finish a class…turn your school textbooks in to your teacher.
Make sure you return athletic uniforms to athletic office.
Make sure you turn in your school chromebook and charger on your last day.
If any of these items are missing…a cost-of-replacement fee will be assessed to your school account.
Summer Notifications
Receive high school text news and reminders over the summer. Many of you have already done this. I’m simply sending out a reminder for those who may wish to join those in the know.
Students,
To sign up for notifications, text your class code to 81010.
Class of 27: the code is @tol27
Class of 26: the code is @tol26
Class of 25: the code is @tol25
Cass of 24: the code is @tol24
Parents,
To sign up for notifications, text your student’s class code to 81010.
Class of 27 parents: the code is @27guar
Class of 26 parents: the code is @26guar
Cass of 25 parents: the code is @25guar
Class of 24 parents: the code is @24guar
Applications are currently being accepted for the following positions.
High School Teacher (Physical Science/Chemistry)
Immediate start date. Click HERE for the job description.
High School Teacher (Social Studies/Bible)
August 2023 start date. Click HERE for the job description.
High School Teacher (Upper Level English)
August 2023 start date. Click HERE for the job description.
High School Digital Arts Teacher (full-time or part-time)
August 2023 start date. Click HERE for the job description.
Middle School Spanish Teacher
August 2023 start date. Click HERE for the job description.
Middle School STEM/Technology Teacher (full-time or part-time)
August 2023 start date. Click HERE for the job description.
Middle School (6th grade) Math and Science Teacher
August 2023 start date. Click HERE for the job description.
Click HERE to get started on the application process.
As we look toward the next school year, Tree of Life continues to grow with the need for numerous additions to our school staff and faculty team. If you have a passion to walk toward Jesus together with students, please consider applying to an open position for the upcoming school year. Some positions are open for immediate start dates. Click HERE to view the list of all open positions. If you will not personally apply, please consider passing along this information to another, and, as always, pray with us for the Lord's continued provision.
Great Field Trips!
Tree of Life Students participating in the political process with aplomb. Current AP Government students in the foreground of the pictures and two Tree of Life alumni, speaking on the steps of the state courthouse...Tyreke Farquharson ('22) and Walter Blanks (14'). #HowWeTOL
Growing Our Service!
At Tree of Life we often talk about the students growing as servant leaders in God’s Kingdom. To this end, we have made it a priority to re-institute (after the pandemic) our high school requirement of 20 service hours per year, praying that it will mobilize the students in service to their neighborhoods and within their churches. It has been fantastic to see them live out their faith outside of our walls, and find joy in serving others.
As our school year comes to a close, we decided to organize a few “Friday Service Field Trips” to provide even more opportunities for the students and these have been a hit. Two weeks ago we were able to help send a team of High school students to serve at the “Jog-a-thon” event of our Clintonville elementary campus. They ran carnival games and cheered on the younger students as they raised money for Tree of Life. The following week about 25 of us traveled to a beautification project in the Milo-Grogan neighborhood with a local organization called Cultivate CDC. We were able to plant a garden, stain a fence, and perform other tasks that helped the ‘green space’ continue to be a safe and uplifting sanctuary for the residents. Not only did the students enjoy serving for the afternoon, they were reminded of the needs right here in our city and how they can help meet them. #HowWeTOL
LifeGroup Update
Over the last few months in LifeGroups we have been pressing into our spiritual theme for the year, "In The Spirit", and unpacking different ways the Holy Spirit works in the lives of Christ's followers. As we head into February (which is Black History Month!) we decided that this was the perfect time to focus on how the power of Christ brings true UNITY in the midst of our diversity. Yesterday we kicked off the month by inviting Pastor Gerald Murphy from Garden City Church to speak at our chapel. He shared candidly about his own spiritual journey and then opened the Word to teach the students about God's heart for the nations! In the weeks to come we will be spending time in our smaller groups getting deeper into the Word, sharing more of our stories with one another and discussing how we can continue to respect & honor one another as image bearers of God.
Community Service Hours Requirement...Reminder!!
How are your student's required community service hours coming along? Click HERE for a recent reminder Mr. Shah shared with the student body during our Monday morning devotional time.
Schedule a Teacher Conference...Anytime!
As we wrap up the 1st academic quarter, allow me to share how to easily schedule a conference with anyone of your student's teachers. We no longer have one day solely dedicated to conferences but more of an "on-demand" format where parents may schedule an in-person or virtual conference with any teacher throughout the school year. You may schedule by clicking on the green tab to the right labeled, "Schedule a Teacher Conference." There is also a tab of all faculty email addresses for easy access. You may watch the how-to-video below for conference scheduling.
What Were We Up to on the High School Retreat?
Your high schooler may or may not have mentioned anything about their time on the high school retreat. We trust they had a great experience. Take a moment to hear Mr. Jon Shah share a short review about the retreat and what we are trying to accomplish during these important moments of our school life.
Required Community Service Hours..hear our heart!
One of the most revolutionary teachings of Jesus was when He explained to His followers that “whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” This is why one of our priorities at Tree of Life is to envision and equip every one of our students to SERVE GENEROUSLY in their community. We pray for God to give each student a vision for those around them, and a heart to sincerely love their neighbors, both those inside our community here at Tree of Life, and also outside of our walls in the city of Columbus.
To this end, in previous years we have had a community service requirement of 20 hours per year. In the last few years - as we dealt with the effects of covid - we needed to set aside this goal, but are now pleased to re-institute it for the 2022-23 school year. Our hope is for at least half of these services to take place in spaces outside of the family and the school. Many students already have opportunities to serve in their local churches or in their neighborhoods, and we encourage creativity in this endeavor. For those struggling to find opportunities, we will be also providing some opportunities as a school, as we continue to try and partner with organizations and churches here in Columbus.
As the students complete some of the service hours, we have a simple method for them to report these to the school. Please watch this video on how to input your students’ hours. If you have any questions at all about this requirement or the process, please feel free to contact mary.bondurant@tolcs.org or jon.shah@tolcs.org.
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