Yesterday was both the National Day of Prayer as well as Ascension Day. The South Side office window was open and the sounds of class after class gathering around our flag pole to offer prayers to our Father in Heaven floated in through the window. What a blessing to hear our youngest three-schoolers offering their sweet sounds of gratitude to God all the way to our second graders lifting the concerns and petitions of another. It is humbling that our great God loves, listens and delights in us. He loves us enough to have lived among us on earth to redeem His people. He ascended into heaven and answers our prayers. And our God guides our lives and uses us to restore His Kingdom. How good and right to praise His name together.
Important Tulip Time Announcements:
- There will be no HPS busing at 11:30 A.M. Wednesday or Thursday. HPS will be busing, however, to school both mornings, as usual. HC South Side transportation will provide busing as usual for its students, including a 11:30am dismissal on Wednesday.
- The Kinderparade is scheduled for Thursday, May 12. All 1st thru 4th grade students will march in costume and good walking shoes (no wooden shoes).
- All 1st thru 4th grade students will stay at school on Thursday, May 12.
- Preschool will be dismissed at 11:15 AM. It may be wise to avoid the circle drive in order to ensure your timely exit that morning.
- Thursday, May 12 - Kindergarten students dismissed at 11:30 AM - no bus service – ALL kindergarten students, Mrs. Becksfort’s, Mrs. Johnson's and Mrs. Strikwerda’s classes should be picked up at the front of school (circular drive).
- If Thursday’s parade is postponed to Friday, May 13th, Kindergarten students dismissed at 11:30 AM - no bus service –Mrs. Strikwerda’s students should be picked up at the front of school (circular drive)
- 1st thru 4th grade students staying at school for the Kinderparade and will need to bring a sack lunch that day. No hot lunch will be provided.
- 1st thru 4th grade parents are welcome to come to South Side or Pine Ridge at noon to help dress your child in his/her costume.
- Holland Public School Transportation will transport South Side and Pine Ridge students to the Tulip Time parade on Thursday.
- Our students are in the 2nd Division, following the 6th Grade Band.
- Please be prompt in picking up your child at the end of the parade route (at the Fire Station on 11th ); * Students need to be picked up by a parent or a high school age student from your child’s teacher.
- If Wednesday’s parade is canceled due to weather (as announced on WHTC, 1450AM), we will still dismiss at 11:30AM. If Thursday’s parade is postponed due to weather, we will still dismiss Thursday at 11:30, And we will follow the Thursday parade day schedule on Friday, May 8.
Feeling overwhelmed? It's a common side effect of Tulip Time :) Please don't hesitate to ask questions. We'll do our best to help! Another Great source of information can be found at http://www.tuliptime.com/ and Parade Line up information.
Green Commute Week
On Wednesday, May 18th the Holland-Zeeland Area will have a Green Commute School Challenge to recognize students who Green Commute to school that day! What is involved? Students let their teachers know how they arrived to school (walk, bike, share a ride with a friend, or take the MAX bus). Last year, six elementary schools promoted the event and had 877 students participate. The winning elementary school was West Ottawa – Woodside Elementary, with 79% of students participating!
Schools that participate will receive a special gift for every student. Every student who utilizes alternative transportation on May 18, 2016 will count as 1 point and the school that has the highest percentage of participating students will receive an award for the school showing their participation and dedication to promoting a more “Green” community. For more information go to Green Commute Week
Library end-of-year dates:
- All preschoolers' library books are due by May 13.
- K-6: The week of May 9-13 is the last week for K-6 students to borrow books. All student materials are due by May 20.
- *Exceptions are possible for 3rd graders who are working on All Star Reading, and, with teacher permission, for students who need materials for a specific classroom assignment.
May/June Hot Lunch Menu
Hot Lunch Celebration!
Thank you for working on your negative hot lunch balances. You have done a great job of chipping away at the negative. Let's make this into a celebration competition!
The entire school's negative balances are ($2623)...
- Southside ($419)
- Rose Park ($352)
- Pine Ridge ($535)
- Middle School ($371)
Grand Prize is which ever school has a school negative balance of $50 or less on or before May 18, will have a school wide hot dog cookout, with watermelon,chips, veggies, and a very special dessert that the school can vote on....(Brownies, big cookies, ice cream, snow cone machine..yes I said snow cone machine...:)
This is an all school hands on deck to help eliminate our negative balances...all balances carry over to the next year.....:) Thank you, Thank you! Who is going to win the hotdog cookout...on the playground... I can't wait to start grilling!
If all 4 schools have met the target....all four schools will have an outdoor cookout!
All positive lunch accounts roll over to the next year. If you have multiple students at Holland Christian, we can help you transfer money in between accounts. If you have questions about your account, please call Sue Lambers at 820-2934 or email her slambers@hollandchristian.org.
Jobs & Deals at DITTO!
Looking for a part-time spring and summer job? Ditto is looking for student employees. Please call 396.8870 and ask to speak with a store manager.
For a limited time, adult clothing is only $2.00 per item (excludes boutique and outerwear.) For the month of May, all kids clothing will be $1.00 each!
Thank you for cleaning out your closets and bringing your gently used clothing, furniture, toys, and household goods to ditto! You are making a difference!
Lost and Found Items
Lost and found table is full of cast-off winter gear. I believe I speak for everyone when I say that no one is looking to match another mitten this year! However, we will need to bundle our kids once again next year. If you are able in the next few weeks, please take a look at our lost and found to claim lost items.
Please come join us!
WELCOME Wednesdays
Curious about what happens at Holland Christian? Come take a tour, meet our staff, visit classrooms and see our students as they explore, create, and discover. Welcome Wednesdays will be held at all five Holland Christian buildings, preschool-12th grade, on the following Wednesday, May 25 from 8:30-10:00 AM If you are interested, Please contact our Admissions Director, Courtney Lampen, at clampen@hollandchristian.org or (616) 820-2804. to save your spot!
Girls on the Run
GOtR Website and A link to all the practice information GOtR Practices.
Host Families Needed
Holland Christian is blessed to have incredibly dedicated families who are passionate about raising their children with a Christian education. There are international parents who dream of providing the best education in the world for their children and are willing to sacrifice enormously for that. Holland Christian can provide teenagers around the world with a quality life-impacting Christian education. If you would like more information about being a host family and making a significant and lasting impact, please contact Karen DeRoo at kderoo@hollandchristian.org
4th - 12th Grade Orchestra Concert
You are invited to join the Holland Christian School Orchestras in the Jack H. Miller Center for the Musical Arts (221 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI 49423) on Tuesday, May 17 at 7:00 pm. This concert will feature a variety of music from Ludwig Beethoven and Edward Elgar to the music of Coldplay and an original student composition! See the wonderful progression from 4th to high school orchestras, a beautiful picture of education at Holland Christian.
Holland Christian High School Bands Spring Concert
Join the Holland Christian High School Bands as they present their Spring Concert on Thursday, May 19 at 7:30 pm at the Kollen Park Band Shell. Enjoy some jazz music, the Holland Christian drumline, a work by Wagner, a march by Karl King, a hymn tune, some Disney music, and the music of Star Wars, all while taking in the gentle breezes from Lake Macatawa.
Immunization requirements
Students entering 7th Grade and Students entering into a new school district must meet the immunization requirements of the state of Michigan, Prior to the start of school. Please make sure your children are up to date on their immunizations, Prior to the next School year. For more information go to: Immunization Information or Ottawa County website and State Site student who fails to meet the immunization requirement or have a valid waiver, will not be permitted to start school. Reminder waivers are only good for one year.
Calendar of Events
May 11 No HCHS pm transportation
May 11 Half Day: 11:30am dismissal, Tulip Time Street Scrub
May 12 Half Day: 11:30am dismissal, Kids remain at school to be bussed downtown as classes for the Kinderparade
May 14 Saturday, Tulip Time Parade, Marching Bands
May 16 6th Grade Camp Geneva Trip ~ All Day
May 18 Convocation at the HS 9 - 10am
May 18 POD Outreach EGG Project, 12:15 - 2:45pm
May 24 6th Grade Fredrick Mejier Gardens Trip ~ All Day
May 25 Welcome Wednesday Event 8:30am - 10:00am
May 25 2nd Grade Moving Up Day 10:30am - 11:15am
May 30 Memorial Day - No School
May 31 Kindergarten Visiting Day, 8:30-9:30
May 31 Field Day at South Side, 12:30 - 2:45pm
June 1 5th Grade Field Trip to Ottawa Beach, Art & Picnic ~ All Day
June 3 Half Day: Last day of Classes
June 3 GOtR ~ The 5K Run!!
Summer Camp links for 2016
