Summery Week

As you are likely aware from an emailed message from Mr. Meester, this morning's learning at school was interrupted. For approximately 30 minutes, our students were asked to stay in their classrooms with their teachers during a lockdown. It is valuable to acknowledge, how very evident in moments like these, the deep love our teachers have for their students. Our children truly become like their children. Teachers and staff love them like their own. I noticed upon reopening the classroom doors when the lockdown was called off, that our children's eyes did not reflect anxiety or concern due to the event. Teachers offered reassurance and normalcy throughout the entire morning. Clearly, our children take reassurance in their teachers' presence. The love and trust in this student/teacher relationship is very special. Not only does learning grow out of this relationship, but this is also the relationship upon which children see God. God is compassionate. God is faithful. God is strong and offers us security. God is love. Thank you for entrusting our staff with your precious child. Please know, today, like all days, your dear children are loved by us!

Tutoring services
Holland Christian has a summer tutoring list available in the school offices if you would like to have one.  Please note fees and meeting place for these services are coordinated with the tutor and parent. You may also click this link: Tutor List 2016 , to print a copy

Soccer Tournament/Fundraiser for Caroline “Peach” Kanis
Please join us for a 4v4 soccer tournament/fundraiser in honor of Peach and her courageous battle with DIPG!  Saturday, May 28.  Cost: $20 per player.  Please click here to view the flyer.

Holland Christian & Zeeland Christian Youth Football
Any 3rd-6th grader (16-17 School Year) interested in playing youth football can register to play for a Holland Christian team!  We are looking forward to a great season in the West Michigan Junior Football League again.  Holland Recreation administers the program and handles the registration.  More information can be found at the following link.     http://www.maroonsathletics.org/2016/05/youth-football-registration.html

Preschool Staffing News
Join me in thanking our amazing Preschool Team for another great year of equipping, nurturing, and transforming our children for Jesus Christ.  With the end of the year in sight we want to say a huge "Thank YOU" to some staff members who will not be returning in the Fall - Mrs. Heather DeBoer (Rose Park), Mrs. Julie Wright (Rose Park), and Ms. Tabitha Tolsma (South Side) will be exploring new roads in their journey and we so appreciate their dedication and commitment to all the students and families at Holland Christian this past year.  We pray that God will continue to bless them and keep them and make His light shine through them and in them.

Mrs. Rysnburger will be also be taking on the role of Preschool Director for Holland Christian.  Mrs. Brouwer will be heading back to the classroom at Rose Park as well as South Side.  Mrs. Brouwer will continue to work as a Curriculum Director for the Preschool Program.

To date this is the current Preschool Teaching Staff for 2016-2017

Threeschool

• Mrs. Tammy Grassmid (South Side)

4's Preschool

• Mrs. Dawn Baker - 3/5 day (South Side)
• We are hiring two new 3 day teachers for our South Side campus and will share that information with you as soon as they are in place.

Junior Kindergarten

• Mrs. Jamie Lanser (South Side)

Enrichment

• Mrs. Amanda Brouwer (South Side)
• Mrs. Tammy Grassmid (South Side)
• Mrs. Dawn Baker (South Side)
• Mrs. Lisa VanKampen and Mrs. Dawn Houskamp (South Side)

Before/After School Program
It is our prayer that the Before/After School Program at Holland Christian will provide your children an opportunity to develop spiritually, emotionally, physically and socially through organized group activities in a safe, care, and nurturing environment.  Before School program is offered from 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. when school is in session.  After School program is offered from 3:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. when school is in session for a full day.  A $20 deposit is required at registration and will be applied to your family bill.  To begin the registration process visit the website at: http://www.hollandchristian.org/before_and_after_school_program
The charge for the Before/After School Program is:

• $5 per hour, per one student
• $9 per hour, per two students
• $12 per hour, per 3+ students 

Your family will be charged a minimum of an hour each time you use the program.  After the first hour, you will be billed only for the remainder of time that you are checked into the program.  You will receive a bill at the end of each month.

If you are interested in any of these programs for your family for the 16/17 school year please visit the link below to begin the registration process:

• South Side/Pine Ridge Families: http://goo.gl/forms/Ih0KGLA3EG
• Rose Park Families: http://goo.gl/forms/ga8MdTJ34K

Hot Lunch Balances
Thank you for working on your negative hot lunch balances.   There is a significant balance on student accounts.  It is a requirement of the state all accounts are current before the end of the school year.  Please make every effort to bring accounts to a zero balance June 3rd.   
The entire school's negative balances are ($1,763)...

• South Side ($317)
• Rose Park ($717)
• Pine Ridge ($288)
• Middle School ($475)

All accounts with a positive balance will roll over to the next school year. If you have multiple students at Holland Christian, you may transfer money between family accounts. If you have questions regarding your account or how to transfer funds, please call Sue Lambers at 820-2934 or email her slambers@hollandchristian.org.

Kindergarten Visiting Day - DATE CHANGE
Please note that the Kindergarten Visiting Date has changed. Our Kindergarten Visiting Day will take place on Tuesday, May 31st. from 8:30-9:30.  I hope your schedule will allow for your child and your attendance at this exciting event. If you are not able to attend, please contact Mrs. Rynsburger at mrynsburger@hollandchristian.org and we will make arrangements to welcome you and your child in a special way that does suit your schedule. Thank you!

T.R.I.P.
The TRIP  will continue during the summer months on an every other week basis.  Listed below are the scheduled dates -

• June 1, 15, and 29
• July 13 and 27
• August 10, 24, and 31

The regular 2016-2017 schedule will resume beginning Wednesday, September 7th.
Questions may be directed to Mary Wynia (616.834.38020) or you may email trip@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.) 
• Kids clothing will be $1.00 each!  (For the month of May)

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 if you are able in the next few weeks, please take a look at our lost and found to claim lost items.  Anything unclaimed will be donated to Ditto on June 3rd.

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

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.  A 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.

Downtown Holland Summer 2016 
Looking for some local activities for the summer?  You will find the Downtown Summer Calendar of Events for 2016 brochure if you click here.

Calendar of Events
May           30         Memorial Day - No School
May           31         Kindergarten Visiting Day, 8:30-9:30 (gym)
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            2          6th Graders turn in your laptops, cords and bags (in the PR Media Center at Noon)
June            3          Final Chapel at SS (10:45-11:15) note time
June            3          Half Day: Last day of Classes ~ PR & SS  dismisses at 11:30am
June            3          GOtR ~  The 5K Run!!


Summer Camp links for 2016
www.son-lifecamp.org
www.jbzoo.org/education
www.calvin.edu/go/chemistrycamp
www.calvin.edu/go/ace
www.cultureworksica.com/summer-2016