I love to see grandparents, parents, students, and teachers coming together at Holland Christian for various events. This week’s elementary Walk-A-thon was one of those special celebrations. Colorful shirts of students darting here and there, making them look like butterflies, bubbles floating through the air, the high school drum corp loudly leading the procession of students, parents and grandparents lining the track...all of this contributed to one enthusiastic event! The Walk-A-thon is our annual fundraiser, but it has become more than a fundraiser. We did raise money that will help us experience Makers’ Week at all of our buildings. The students will love exploring, creating, and innovating with the materials and tools we will provide, but the time we spent doing “Life Together” walking around the track was just as fun and inspirational. It was a fantastic celebration of our HC elementary community. Thank you to everyone who donated, walked, squirted water, threw footballs, handed out popsicles, counted money, handed out tee shirts, and was just there to be a part of another blessing from God.
Pastors' Breakfast
In order to have a successful breakfast we would like your help. This week your child/children will be taking home a special invitation for your pastor. Please help your child remember to take this invitation to church this coming Sunday and personally invite your pastor to the breakfast. The pastors will also have the opportunity to visit your child's classroom on the morning of Wednesday, October 7. We are eager to share the blessings of Christian education with your pastor. Please encourage your child to hand deliver the invitation to your pastor after the Sunday service. If your church has more than one pastor whom your child would like to invite, please request additional invitations from the elementary office. Thank you for helping us honor your pastors. We are looking forward to having these very special guests on our campus! Contact Mike Verkaik with any questions by email at mverkaik@hollandchirstian.org
GRANDPARENTS/GRANDFRIENDS DAY
We will be welcoming hundreds of wonderful grandparents and grandfriends into our buildings on Thursday, October 8 from 10:15-11:30 at South Side and 12:45-2:00 pm at Pine Ridge. What a wonderful bonding time when our students are able to share a glimpse of their day with their special grandparents or grandfriends. This is a relationship to be treasured! The parent team graciously helps welcome our grandparents at each campus by offering coffee and cookies. We are looking for a few more people to greet grandparents at our doors and help them find classrooms. For some grandparents, it is their first time in our schools and navigating their way in the middle of a busy crowd can feel daunting. If you are able and willing to be a warm, welcoming smile and offer a helping hand from 10:00-10:30am at South Side or from 12:30-1:00 pm at Pine Ridge, would you please email Miska at mrynsburger@hollandchristian.org. We will contact you will the details. Thank you!
MEDIA CENTER NOTES
Summer Reading Reward!
Look for information coming home today with all Preschool-6th grade students regarding Homecoming weekend actives.
Holland Christian's 1st Annual Homecoming Family Weekend
October 16-17, 2015
HC Alumni, Parents, Friends, and Supporters: This weekend is for you! Bring your family. Connect with friends old and new. See what’s changed and what’s stayed the same. Tell your story and make new memories at our 1st Annual Homecoming Family Weekend!
Friday, October 16, 2015
Friday Night Tailgate BBQ and Football Game: 5:00 pm
Join us for a delicious chicken BBQ and football game vs. Zeeland West! Dinner will feature pit-roasted BBQ chicken, homemade cheesy potatoes, fresh fruit, Hawaiian rolls, and homemade chocolate chip cookies for dessert. Hot dogs will also be available for the kids. This night is designed for families of all ages! There will be bounce houses and inflatables for the kids and the Critter Barn's Ultimate Farm On The Go. Then join us for an action packed varsity football game versus Zeeland West. It’s going to be a great night!
5 pm: Dinner and children's activities
7 pm: Football game vs. Zeeland West
Tickets: $10/person (advanced purchase required)
Purchase tickets at: hollandchristian.org/
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Advanced registration pricing: $20/person; $15/person for teams of 4 or more.
Day of event registration pricing: $25/person; $20/person for teams of 4 or more.
For details and to register, visit: hollandchristian.org/
Kids Fun Run: 9:30 am Kids 12 and under are invited to join us for a Fun Run after the Fall Classic 5K. All participants receive a bib and ribbon for participating.
Cost: Free! No advanced registration required.
HC Community Breakfast: 8:30-11 am Join us for a delicious breakfast at the High School featuring Holland Christian's famous homemade cinnamon rolls!
Cost: Free! Compliments of the Holland Christian Education Foundation.
Register at: hollandchristian.org/
Holland Christian High School Campus Tours: 8:30-11 am If you haven't been on the high school campus recently, join us throughout the morning for a tour of the High School, led by HCHS students and staff.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: South Side-
Recess Duty help needed:
We have a few openings on the Sept/Oct calendar for noon recess duty. Would you please check your calendar for the following dates:
We would appreciate your help in keeping a watchful eye on the playground in keeping our kids safe.
Room Moms
If you are interested and available to assist, we are in need of a room "mom" in both Mrs. Hunderman's class and Miss Sapp's class. Please contact either teacher of the office.
Pine Ridge-
Piano Players for Chapel:
We are in need of Piano Players for Chapel on Wednesday Afternoons from 12:30pm - 1:15pm. If you are available, and would like to sign up for December 2, 9 & 16. Please Contact Laura in the office. 616.820.3505 or lnorman@hollandchristian.org.
In order to have a successful breakfast we would like your help. This week your child/children will be taking home a special invitation for your pastor. Please help your child remember to take this invitation to church this coming Sunday and personally invite your pastor to the breakfast. The pastors will also have the opportunity to visit your child's classroom on the morning of Wednesday, October 7. We are eager to share the blessings of Christian education with your pastor. Please encourage your child to hand deliver the invitation to your pastor after the Sunday service. If your church has more than one pastor whom your child would like to invite, please request additional invitations from the elementary office. Thank you for helping us honor your pastors. We are looking forward to having these very special guests on our campus! Contact Mike Verkaik with any questions by email at mverkaik@hollandchirstian.org
GRANDPARENTS/GRANDFRIENDS DAY
We will be welcoming hundreds of wonderful grandparents and grandfriends into our buildings on Thursday, October 8 from 10:15-11:30 at South Side and 12:45-2:00 pm at Pine Ridge. What a wonderful bonding time when our students are able to share a glimpse of their day with their special grandparents or grandfriends. This is a relationship to be treasured! The parent team graciously helps welcome our grandparents at each campus by offering coffee and cookies. We are looking for a few more people to greet grandparents at our doors and help them find classrooms. For some grandparents, it is their first time in our schools and navigating their way in the middle of a busy crowd can feel daunting. If you are able and willing to be a warm, welcoming smile and offer a helping hand from 10:00-10:30am at South Side or from 12:30-1:00 pm at Pine Ridge, would you please email Miska at mrynsburger@hollandchristian.org. We will contact you will the details. Thank you!
MEDIA CENTER NOTES
Summer Reading Reward!
Students who completed the HC Elementary Libraries Summer Reading Incentive were awarded coupon for free ice cream. Congratulations, readers! Thank you to Captain Sundae for the coupons!
Look for information coming home today with all Preschool-6th grade students regarding Homecoming weekend actives.
Holland Christian's 1st Annual Homecoming Family Weekend
October 16-17, 2015
HC Alumni, Parents, Friends, and Supporters: This weekend is for you! Bring your family. Connect with friends old and new. See what’s changed and what’s stayed the same. Tell your story and make new memories at our 1st Annual Homecoming Family Weekend!
Friday, October 16, 2015
Friday Night Tailgate BBQ and Football Game: 5:00 pm
Join us for a delicious chicken BBQ and football game vs. Zeeland West! Dinner will feature pit-roasted BBQ chicken, homemade cheesy potatoes, fresh fruit, Hawaiian rolls, and homemade chocolate chip cookies for dessert. Hot dogs will also be available for the kids. This night is designed for families of all ages! There will be bounce houses and inflatables for the kids and the Critter Barn's Ultimate Farm On The Go. Then join us for an action packed varsity football game versus Zeeland West. It’s going to be a great night!
5 pm: Dinner and children's activities
7 pm: Football game vs. Zeeland West
Tickets: $10/person (advanced purchase required)
Purchase tickets at: hollandchristian.org/
Saturday, October 17, 2015
1st Annual Holland Christian Fall Classic 5k: 8:30 am
Join us for the 1st Annual Holland Christian Fall Classic 5k on Saturday morning at HCHS. Run with your family or put together a team with friends or neighbors and save $5 per runner!
Location:
Holland Christian High School
956 Ottawa Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
Day of event registration pricing: $25/person; $20/person for teams of 4 or more.
For details and to register, visit: hollandchristian.org/
Kids Fun Run: 9:30 am Kids 12 and under are invited to join us for a Fun Run after the Fall Classic 5K. All participants receive a bib and ribbon for participating.
Cost: Free! No advanced registration required.
HC Community Breakfast: 8:30-11 am Join us for a delicious breakfast at the High School featuring Holland Christian's famous homemade cinnamon rolls!
Cost: Free! Compliments of the Holland Christian Education Foundation.
Register at: hollandchristian.org/
Holland Christian High School Campus Tours: 8:30-11 am If you haven't been on the high school campus recently, join us throughout the morning for a tour of the High School, led by HCHS students and staff.
Extended Care Program For September 28 Our year is off to a great start, and we are excited about the Before/After School Program options we now have available for our families. It's an example of our desire to partner with parents by making life more convenient for them and ensuring a secure, well-supervised environment for our students. On a few designated dates, Holland Christian Schools will be conducting professional development activities instead of holding classes as usual. Some of these dates fall outside of normal holiday breaks, and we realize that it might be difficult for parents to take off work or come up with babysitters for their children as a result. We'd like to help with that! This year, we are providing the option to bring your children (Preschool-6th Grade) to school on some of these professional development dates and have them enjoy structured, supervised activities. The first of these dates is coming up on Monday, September 28. To help us get the right number of staff in place for the day, please let us know if you'll be using Extended Care Program for your family by Friday, September 18. Any registrations received after this date will be received if space allows. Here are a few details on this day: Program offered from 7 AM - 5 PM Location: Rose Park Christian Elementary Cost: One Student = $5 an hour Two Students = $9 an hour Three or more Students = $12 an hour You will be billed for the total amount time that your family uses the care (EXAMPLE: 2 students - 5.5 hrs in care you would be billed 5.5x$9 = $49.50 for the day). Students need to bring a home lunch and snacks to school. Once your family is registered you will receive an email with more detailed information regarding the day. Families will be billed the usual hourly rate for the time they use. This day is open to all Holland Christian families and we will be meeting that day at our Rose Park Christian Elementary campus. Come for the morning, the afternoon, or the full day! Please visit HERE to let us know if you'll be attending Extended Care on 9/28. For more information on this day or any questions contact Amanda Brouwer - Extended Care Program Coordinator - abrouwer@hollandchristian.org First Steps in Sports Do you have any gently used youth sports equipment that someone else could use? First Steps in Sports is collecting gently used sports equipment at Hope College this week to be used to distribute to families who have a difficult time affording it. Please see this link for more information. http://www.maroonsathletics.org/2015/09/do-you-have-any-gently-used-sports.html |
Recess Duty help needed:
We have a few openings on the Sept/Oct calendar for noon recess duty. Would you please check your calendar for the following dates:
Oct. 1 (Thursday) Oct. 2 (Friday)
Oct. 9 (Friday) Oct 12 (Monday) Oct. 26 (Monday)
Room Moms
If you are interested and available to assist, we are in need of a room "mom" in both Mrs. Hunderman's class and Miss Sapp's class. Please contact either teacher of the office.
Pine Ridge-
Piano Players for Chapel:
We are in need of Piano Players for Chapel on Wednesday Afternoons from 12:30pm - 1:15pm. If you are available, and would like to sign up for December 2, 9 & 16. Please Contact Laura in the office. 616.820.3505 or lnorman@hollandchristian.org.
CASH FOR CLASS
September 20 - 26, 2015
October 18 - 24, 2015
November 22 - 28, 2015
Purchases made with your yes card will automatically be credited to your group's account. A Participant's yes card must be linked to the group's account to earn credit. A yes cardholder needs to visit www.myyesrewards.com to link their card to your group. Once a yes rewards account is linked, it will automatically calculate the rebate for your group. The cashiers at each location store has a list of Program numbers by school name. Thank you for your participation!
October 18 - 24, 2015
November 22 - 28, 2015
Purchases made with your yes card will automatically be credited to your group's account. A Participant's yes card must be linked to the group's account to earn credit. A yes cardholder needs to visit www.myyesrewards.com to link their card to your group. Once a yes rewards account is linked, it will automatically calculate the rebate for your group. The cashiers at each location store has a list of Program numbers by school name. Thank you for your participation!
After School Program
Holland Christian offers a Before and After School Program for Rose Park, South Side, and Pine Ridge Elementary students each full day school is in session. The Before and After School Program provides children with an opportunity to develop spiritually, emotionally, physically, and socially through organized group activities and play. The cost of the program is $5 per hour. Drop in care, for children who do not regularly participate in the Before and After School Program, is also available if space allows. Before School Care: 7:00 am - 8:10 am After School Care: 3:15 pm - 5:30 pm If you have questions, please email Amanda Brouwer at abrouwer@hollandchristian.org.
Sign up for the program here
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
As the weather changes from summer to fall, it is time for you to become familiar with our emergency procedures, particularly during a tornado watch or warning. The guidelines below are also found in our elementary handbook online.
Tornado Watch
1. All students will remain in their building under the direct supervision of their teachers.
2. The regular school schedule will be followed.
3. Classes will be dismissed at the regular time.
Tornado Warning
1. No student will be dismissed. Children may be released to a parent who personally comes to get the child (although this is not recommended).
2. All students will be assigned to the safest possible area within the school building until the warning has been lifted. Civil Defense Officials have assisted us in determining these areas.
*** It is helpful to us if you do not call the school during these times. It is not that we do not want you to know what is happening, but our attention needs to be on the safety of the children. Thanks! Fire, tornado and lockdown drills are held periodically throughout the school year according to Michigan School Guidelines. We will be practicing a tornado and fire drill soon!
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
As the weather changes from summer to fall, it is time for you to become familiar with our emergency procedures, particularly during a tornado watch or warning. The guidelines below are also found in our elementary handbook online.
Tornado Watch
1. All students will remain in their building under the direct supervision of their teachers.
2. The regular school schedule will be followed.
3. Classes will be dismissed at the regular time.
Tornado Warning
1. No student will be dismissed. Children may be released to a parent who personally comes to get the child (although this is not recommended).
2. All students will be assigned to the safest possible area within the school building until the warning has been lifted. Civil Defense Officials have assisted us in determining these areas.
*** It is helpful to us if you do not call the school during these times. It is not that we do not want you to know what is happening, but our attention needs to be on the safety of the children. Thanks! Fire, tornado and lockdown drills are held periodically throughout the school year according to Michigan School Guidelines. We will be practicing a tornado and fire drill soon!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September 28 - No School
October 7- Pastors breakfast (8:35-10:00)- more details here
October 8- Grandparents Day @ SS (10:15-11:30) and PR (12:45-2:00)
October 16-17 - Homecoming Family Weekend 2015October 8- Grandparents Day @ SS (10:15-11:30) and PR (12:45-2:00)
October 20 - Parent Teacher Conferences (evening)
October 21- No School - Parent Teacher Conferences (evening)
October 22 & 23 - No School - CEA Convention
October 26 - Picture Re-take day
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENT:
Holland Hospital School Nurse 5K Run/Walk
Holland Hospital invites families to participate in the 2015 School Nurse 5K Run/Walk on Thursday, October 1, at Holland High School. This is a fun, family-style event to benefit the hospital’s School Nursing Program. Students can enter the Run/Walk for FREE by completing ten 30-minute physical fitness activities of their choice prior to the event. Training Card envelopes will be available to students at the beginning of the school year in the school office or at hollandhospital.org by searching “School Nurse Run.” From daily medication administration to treating playground bumps and bruises, the school nurses care for the physical, emotional and social needs of over 11,000 Holland-area students. Registration form
Baton Twirling Classes
Athletic Sensations is offering Baton Twirling Classes beginning September 29, for more information please call 616-460-1747 or email athleticsens@aol.com, visit them on their website at www.athleticsensations.com. Flyers are also available in the school office.
