This week was beautiful! At recess we played four square, GaGa ball, and soccer in short sleeve shirts. After school while waiting for the bus, we jumped rope, played keep away with James' hacky sack ball, and tried to turn cartwheels... all while enjoying the sunshine. On a few field trips this week, we were able to enjoy this great November weather along with the earth keeping lessons from the farm.
Midweek a staff members' husband had a work accident and ended up in the hospital with two broken vertebrates. When I asked how she was doing and how we could help, she quickly responded, "You already did!" She went on to explain that she normally does not attend chapels because she is usually working in a different building at the time. But two weeks ago she was needed in chapel because the projector was not working. Since she was there she stayed to listen, where the teacher was talking about God holding us in the palm of his hand. She said that the whole time she was waiting at the hospital, all she could think about was how her husband was in God's hand. She could feel our prayers and God's hands holding them up. This is how God is revealed to us through "Life Together," both in days of sunshine and in those days that are darker.
Extended Care Program
HC is excited to offer our Extended Care Program for NOVEMBER 25 from 7 AM - 5 PM. There is no school on this date due to a Professional Development Day for staff and we want to continue to provide a safe, nurturing environment for your PreK-6th grader. Our regular after school rates will apply for this day. You can register your family for a few hours or the entire day. We will be meeting at our Rose Park Christian campus. We are getting our team together and need to have your family register if you are interested by November 16. Click HERE to register your family! Contact Amanda Brouwer - Extended Care Program Coordinator - abrouwer@hollandchristian.
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!
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
South Side is selling 6” poinsettia plants with 5-7 blooms for $8.50 or 3/$24.00, with satisfaction guaranteed. The colors are red, white, pink, marble, and Maroon is back. Orders, with payment, will be taken until noon on Monday, November 30. Parents, please pick up orders at South Side on Thursday, December 3, between 2-5 PM or Friday, December 4, from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Please contact Pat Meiste at pmeiste@hollandchristian.org or 616.820.3535. Thank you for your support!
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. 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.
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
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 12 & 13 - No Holland Public Busing Transportation in the Afternoon
November 17 MLA tryouts/parent mtg (6:30-7:30)
November 18,19 & 20 - Scholastics Book Fair at Pine Ridge
November 23 Author, Steve VanHaitsma book launch (6:30 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
