Makers’ Week 2016 has been declared a huge success by all involved especially the students. We loved making bridges, taking apart computers, watching the Ozobot blaze a trail, building a bridge or a boat to see how strong it was built, coding the Ozobots, taking apart toasters (vacuum cleaners, laptops, cell phones…), building a Lego maze, putting together a complete circuit to make noises and lights, or creating a claymation movie!
Thanks for the kind words of support all week long. I heard many parents relay from their child “That was so cool!” Thanks for sharing snacks with our busy teachers. The drinks and treats just showed up on the lounge table each day this week. Yum! Thanks to those of you who visited for a few minutes with words to encourage us to continue the hands-on learning. Finally, a huge “Thank-you!” for the Walk-a-thon team and their support to make this a reality for all Holland Christian Elementary students. Life Together this week was just that!
March Lunch Menu
Internet Safety Talk
On Monday, March 14, Holland Christian Middle School will be hosting an Internet Safety talk at the HCHS auditorium starting at 7 pm. This event will feature Mr. Dan Landstra from Unity Christian High School, who has become a local expert and speaker on the Internet, its pitfalls, as well as safety and hope for families. I invite you to this event and encourage you to extend an invitation to any people outside our Holland Christian directory as well--neighbors, fellow church members, colleagues, etc. I also encourage you to plan to attend with your children who are in grades 6-12, as this will ensure hearing a common message, and provide a wonderful opportunity to digest and discuss the message during the car ride home. Given the mature nature of the material discussed, students younger than sixth grade are discouraged from attending, but all parents are welcome.
Mini Maroons Volleyball Clinic
An information flyer was sent home today with students to register for Spring Volleyball Clinic for Boys & Girls before March 2nd. Holland Christian’s own Volleyball coaches and players will be gearing up for the first ever Mini Maroons Spring Volleyball Clinic on March 12, 19 and 26th, at Pine Ridge Elementary!! This is for boys & girls in grades 2nd-4th from 8:30am - 10am and 5th-6th grades from 10:30am - Noon. Over the course of the three Saturdays, the basic skills of passing, setting, hitting and serving will be taught, in addition to experiencing the joys of being active! Included in the $30 fee will be the 3 clinic times and a Mini Maroons t-shirt! To sign up go to http://.app.programax.org/users/sign_up?parent=true If you have any questions, Please contact Coach Lillian Summerville jsommerville@hollandchristian.org
Fundraiser Basketball Game
Getting Cabin Fever? Come cheer on your favorite team! HC ALUMNI vs. STAFF fundraiser basketball game, Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 7:00 PM in the HCHS gym. Minimum $5 donation at the door. Join the ½ Court Shot Competition. Pay a $1.00 for every shot opportunity. For all baskets made, your name will be put in a hat for a drawing to win a Maroon & White Shop gift certificate. All proceeds support the band and orchestra spring trip to Florida-education, service, performance, excellence.
HC Showcase-2016
"Doo-Wop: A Night of Song, Dance, and Nonsense Syllables" Come join the Living Hope Singers for a fun night of solos, duets, and group numbers from the Doo-Wop era. Showcase 2016 will be held on Friday and Saturday, March 18 and 19, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the Holland Christian Fine Arts Auditorium. Reserved tickets are available online at www.hollandchristian.org/livinghope for $10. Order tickets early for the best seats! (High school student general admission $8 tickets will be sold two week prior to the show during the lunch hours.) Benjamin's Hope will receive $1 from each ticket sold. For more information, contact Tam Treffers at 616-218-9181 or treffers@charter.net.
2016-17 Kindergarten Enrollment Has Started - Spread the Word!
Kindergarten enrollment is off to a great start! 2016-17 kindergarten enrollment is underway at hollandchristian.org/apply. Please enroll by March 1 in order for us to prepare class lists. If you have any questions about enrollment or know a family we should contact about kindergarten at HC, please contact Courtney Lampen at (616) 820-2804 or clampen@hollandchristian.org.
2016-17 Preschool Enrollment Is Underway!
2016-17 preschool enrollment is underway! Go to hollandchristian.org/apply, create a username and password of your choice, and complete the requested information to enroll in the class you'd like. Preschool enrollment requires a $75 deposit. We're again offering 3-year-old, 4-year-old, and Junior Kindergarten morning classes, afternoon enrichment classes, and before and after school care. With these options, parents can create a fully customized schedule, ranging from part-time to full-time enrollment, that best meets their family's needs. Learn more at: hollandchristian.org/schools/preschool or contact Courtney Lampen at (616) 820-2804 or clampen@hollandchristian.org.
Girls On the Run
For girls who signed up for the 2016 season of Girls On the Run (GOtR), our first practice will be Tuesday, March 8, from 3:15pm-4:55pm (Note change in ending time, was previously stated as 4:45 pm). Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays. Girls are to quickly change into their running clothes after school then meet their coaches in the Music Room at Pine Ridge. Direct further questions to Anita mulder- anitamulder@yahoo.com, or Pam VandeVusse- pammers79@yahoo.com. Parents of GOtR should receive an email from coaches with further information.
Volunteers Needed:
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 March 2, 9, and 16. Please Contact Laura in the office. 616.820.3505 or lnorman@hollandchristian.org.
CHAMPS books are available
We have CHAMPS coupon books available in the office for the fabulous price of $25 a book. They make great gifts for any reason or season. Come check them out!
Reminder of 6th Grade Ski Club Dates: March 4
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Family Fun Night March 18, 2016
Seussville Family Fun Night - 3 weeks away! Friday, March 18 5:30 - 8:00 at Pine Ridge. This is a fun night for the kids and a great night for parents to connect with each other and meet other Holland Christian families. We need LOTS of volunteers to help make this night possible. Please consider some of the following volunteer opportunities: baking cupcakes, making jazzy jars, serving pizza for supper, working one of the shifts for a game, and donating cans of pop or other candy. You can sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c4daaab22a20-funnight Or, you may fill out and turn in the pink sheet your child took home last week. If you have questions, please contact Dawn Baker at dabaker@hollandchristian.org
Fun night donation opportunity - Fun night is only a few weeks away! It is a night kids look forward to and an opportunity for families to connect with each other. Each year we have donations that we are able to give away to families. Please consider if you would be willing to donate something towards this part of fun night. It might be an item from your business, a service, or you could donate a gift of money which we will use to purchase some items to give away. These do not need to be big items - anything is welcome and appreciated! Please contact Cindi Walraven at cindiwalraven@hotmail.com with questions or donations. Thanks in advance for your contributions!
Advanced notice: The Athletic Department of Holland Christian Schools is offering students entering grades 7-12 the opportunity to complete a state required physical. Sports Physicals will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 6:30 - 9 pm at Lakeshore Health Partners located at 904 South Washington Avenue. Physical will cost $15 this year. We will again be using SignupGenius for scheduling appointments online. Please look for the link to be sent in an upcoming email.
Holland Christian School Summer Camps
The dates for the Holland Christian sports camps are now posted on the HC website under the Athletics tab. Although you can't officially register for the camps until April 11, when you will be able to do so online, you can at least coordinate your summer vacations along with any desired HC athletic camps.
Calendar of Events
March 4 6th Grade Ski Club Trip
March 17 No Holland Public Bus Transportation for- PM
March 18 End of Quarter 3
March 18 Fun Night at Pine Ridge
March 28, 29 Parent Teacher conferences (evening)
March 30 Half day, P-T Conferences
March 31-Apr 8 Spring Break
April 11 Classes Resume
May 11-12 Half Days: Tulip Time
May 30 Memorial Day
June 3 Half Day: Last day of Classes
