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| A few members of our South Side running club on Wellness Wednesday. Don't they look strong and tough? ;) |
Thank you for your attendance and honest engagement during our parent/teacher conferences. A healthy partnership is marked by honest communication. We believe firmly that, to raise these children into all that God has intended them to be, it takes questions, thoughts, communication and celebrations TOGETHER by those who love and know them! Please don't hesitate to talk with me if you have further thoughts or questions.
Thank you Parent Team for Dinners
Our parent team provided excellent dinners for our teachers during conferences and cookie treats for you. Thank you for your ongoing support, parent team! We appreciate ALL that you do to support our students, teachers and impacting our learning environment.
CEA Our teachers were blessed by their time spent with other Christian school teachers at the Christian Educators Association meetings last week. Through a variety of seminars we were stretched, challenged, affirmed and blessed. We have renewed energy, new ideas and improved pedagogy to enrich your child's educational experience. Thank you for making space for this event in your schedules.
The lunch Menu
The November menu is now available by clicking here.
Art Rooms Needs
Mrs. Walters art rooms are in need of a resupply of milk jug lids, water bottle lids, and larger lids such as peanut butter lids. Would you be willing to save them and send them to school?
Thank you!
Fall Back Time Change
If you still have clocks that need to be manually reset, don't forget to set them back an hour Saturday night as we move back to EST.
Dress for the Weather
We are in that ‘in-between’ season time where it can be quite cold in the morning and comfortable in the afternoon. Please be sure to send your child with a jacket, hat, mittens, etc. as needed. We do not have enough of an inventory of these items in the office to supply all students who request outerwear when they do not have their own. Thanks for your help!
Annual Poinsettia Sale
For many years South Side has partnered with JW Greenhouses from South Olive in the sale of poinsettia flowers during the Christmas season. Our school keeps the profit of that sale and allocates the funds directly for the needs and educational experiences of our students. If you are planning to purchase a poinsettia plant or two, please consider making your purchase through our sale which will run from November 9 to November 30. Your child will take home an order form next week in their Friday folder. Thank you, as ALWAYS, for your continued support and prayers. We appreciate you!
Girls on the Run
Registration for the Spring 2016 Season will take place from November 1st, 2015 to November 30, 2015. Please look for your daughter to take home an informational flyer with registration details in October. Also, please continue to check our website and Facebook page for registration updates! Girls on the Run Information Link. Please contact Lisa VandenBerg if you have any further questions tlvand@charter.net or 616-836-4843.
MLA Elementary Age Group Swimming
New Head coach, Tom Cuticchia is pleased to announce the MLA Future Stars will return for a new Winter Swim Season! Parents, help you kids stay active this winter at the Holland Community Aquatic Center. New swimmer tryouts and an all swimmer parent meeting will be at 6:30p -7:30pm, November 17. The season starts November 23. Full schedules can be found at: www.iswimmla.org Contact Coach Tom or Coach Kyle @ 616-393-7595.
Little Maroons and 56ers Basketball Clinics
Start October 31st., click this Link http://www.hollandchristian.org/athletics? for more information. To Enroll Go To: https://app.programax.org/users/sign_up?parent=true or contact Crystal Strickland (girls) at cstrickland@hollandchristian.org Jason Mejeur (boys) at jmejeur@hollandchristian.org.
Double your online donations!
Now through December 31, 2015, all online donations to the Tuition Grant Fund will be doubled! We have received a challenge from two generous donors to match dollar for dollar the first $50,000. Click here to donate online.
Volunteers Needed:
South Side & Pine Ridge-
Boxtop, Campbell's, and Spartan Label Helpers Needed:
This includes checking expiration dates, trimming and bundling these into groups using rubber bands, envelopes or baggies. Counting total points and submitting them to Laura Norman or Pat Meiste for submission two times per year. If you are interested in helping, please contact Pat pmeiste@hollandchristian.org or Laura lnorman@hollandchristian.org.
Cash for Class-
November 22 - 28, 2015
Purchases made with your yes card will automatically be credited to your designated account. A Participant's yes card must be linked to an account to earn credit. A yes cardholder needs to visit www.myyesrewards.com to link their card to your school. Once a yes rewards account is linked, it will automatically calculate the rebate for your school. The cashiers at each store location has a list of Program numbers by school name if you need assistance. Thank you for your participation!
First Annual Family Ornament Night!
Holland Christian preschool program is holding a night of fun as listed-
Tuesday, November 10 from 6-9pm @ Rose Park
Thursday, November 12 from 6-9pm @ South Side
The cost is $10 per ornament. No appointment or experience needed. All supplies are provided to make a fun ornament and will be available for pick up in classrooms November 23rd and 24th. We are looking forward to a night of great memories and new traditions! Proceeds support Holland Christian Preschool Department.
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. You may register 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!
Scholastic Book Fair
Student or Parent Volunteers needed to help with the Scholastics Book Fair at Pine Ridge to help set up on November 17th, after School. We are also looking for Parent Volunteers to help run the event on November 18, 19 and 20th. If you are willing to help, please contact Val Nyhof at valnyhof@hotmail.com or Pat Meiste 820-3535, Laura 820-3505 at the school offices.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October 31 - Little Maroons and 56ers Basketball Clinics 10:30 - Noon
November 6 - No Holland Public Busing Transportation AM and PM
November 9-30 Annual Poinsettia Sale (South Side)
November 12- 1st Annual family Ornament Night (South Side)
November 17 MLA tryouts/parent mtg (6:30-7:30)
November 18,19 & 20 - Scholastics Book Fair at Pine Ridge
November 25 - No School: Staff Development
November 26-27- Thanksgiving Vacation
December 21-Jan 3- Christmas Vacation
January 4 - All Classes Resume
