It was a joy to welcome prospective families to our Discovery Night this week. Please join me in praying for families as they seek the right educational home to partner in the growth of their young children.
Report Cards
Report cards come home with all of your children, K-6, today. Even though you have online access, we have printed a hard copy for each of you. We encourage you to take some time to read these report cards, talk about them with your students. Celebrate the great growth and accomplishments reflected. Encourage and support where that may be needed, too. We don't have conferences at the quarter, but you may contact your child's teacher, certainly, if you have any questions. We love to see your child grow in every way!
Walk for Warmth and South Side’s Wellness Wednesday
Every February, the Ottawa County Community Action Agency puts together a fundraising event to help support families who have received a shut-off notice for their utilities at home. This event is called Walk for Warmth and takes place in Zeeland on February 13th. While we certainly cannot bring all of our students to walk the milage at this event, we do put in many miles collectively during our recesses on Wellness Wednesday. We, at South Side, would like to put these initiatives together to support families! What a horrific time of year to be without heat or utilities at home! At South Side we will commit to calculate our miles at recess over the next three weeks. Would you be willing to sponsor your child by sending coins to school? Or allow your child to collect and bring coins to school? Every penny will go directly to the Ottawa County Community Action Agency in order to help families pay the balance of their bill so children can be safe, comfortable and warm in their homes as well. We will begin this collection on Monday, February 1. More details and photos will be forthcoming.
School Closings
Stay tuned to WOOD-TV8 and WZZM-13 for school cancellations. You may also register online with either station to receive notices via email, phone, or text. This notice is also available through Power School, our school data base program.
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
Kindergarten is an amazing year filled with exploration and discovery of God’s world! 2016-17 kindergarten enrollment opens to the public February 3, but families with children already in Holland Christian Schools prek-12th grade may enroll early beginning Tuesday, February 2, at hollandchristian.org/apply. (Important! We are not able to process registrations submitted prior to February 2.)
We will again be offering 3-Day+ and 5 Day classes. Children will need to be 5-years-old by September 1, 2016, to enroll in kindergarten. Please enroll by March 1 in order for us to prepare class lists. If you have any questions about enrollment, would like a tour, or need assistance in finding the perfect fit for your child, please contact Courtney Lampen at (616) 820-2804 or clampen@hollandchristian.org.
2016-17 Preschool Enrollment
2016-17 preschool enrollment is right around the corner and we're excited to begin enrolling our youngest learners! 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
Preschool enrollment opens to the public February 10, but families with children already at Holland Christian Schools prek-12th grade may enroll beginning Tuesday, February 9. 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. Important! We are not able to process applications received prior to February 9. Preschool enrollment requires a $75 deposit.
Makers Week
During the week of February 22, your child will be engaged in Makers' Week at both Pine Ridge and South Side. During Makers' Week, all students will be involved in engineering and/or technology-based projects. Our students will work side-by-side with teammates from all grades within their building that have a common interest rather than a common age. We anticipate collaboration, problem-solving, coaching and encouraging among our children as they build, create, design and publish their work. You will hear more about this opportunity in the coming weeks http://www.hollandchristian.org/makers-week
Wacky Wednesdays
Our parent team is once again sponsoring our Wacky Wednesday fun. Please take a look at the dates and theme as voted on by our sixth graders.:
Mismatched Day - January 27 Hat Day - February 3
ACE News
South Side & Pine Ridge
The ACE classes at SS and PR will continue through Thursday, February 18, and we will use our February 25 make up date if classes are canceled due to weather. Thank you in advance for picking up your child promptly at 4:55pm. You may contact Krista Seabolt at kseabolt@hollandchristian.org with questions.
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 Ski Club Dates: Jan. 22 Feb. 5 & 19 March 4
Dress for the Weather
Please be sure to send your child with a jacket, hat,snow pants, and mittens, etc. We do not have enough 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!
Box Tops
The next submission will sent in on February 29. Please have your collected Box Tops into either school by February 26. If you would please keep an eye on the expiration date , it will help those preparing the Box Tops for mailing.
BOGO SALE at ditto.
Do you have some Christmas money to spend? Maximize your dollars at ditto! Buy One Clothing Item and Get One Free during the months of January and February. Visit our website at http://www.dittoresale.com for your BOGO coupon. Also new at ditto—Customer Loyalty Cards. Your family wins with ditto!
Family Fun Night
Clue #1 - "One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish" Hmmm.... got you wondering? Well, for now just mark your calendar for Friday, March 18 from 5:30 - 8:00 for Family Fun Night at Pine Ridge. More information coming soon!
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.
Calendar of Events
January 22 6th Grade Ski Club Trip
January 27 Wacky Wednesday - Mismatched Day
February 3 Wacky Wednesday - Hat Day
February 5 6th Grade Ski Club Trip
February 19 6th Grade Ski Club Trip
February 22-26 Maker’s Week
February 12 No school, Staff Development
February 13 Walk for Warmth event
February 15 No school, Winter Break
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 (save the date)
March 28, 29 Parent Teacher conferences (evening)
March 30 Half day, P-T Conferences
March 31-Apr 8 Spring Break
Requested Announcements
Kinder Dutch Dance Signups have begun
Tulip Time will be coming up quickly! Being sent home today with 3rd - 5th Graders is information on Kinder Dutch Dance. Please review the information and come enjoy the fun! Home Page | Tulip Time, May 7-14, 2016 - Holland, Michigan. or contact Nicole Prins at Nicole@tuliptime.com
Baton Twirling Classes
Come join the fun and learn how to twirl a baton! Baton twirling is making a comeback as the latest and greatest sensation! Don’t miss out on all the fun! Pink information sheets were sent home today for Preschool - 2nd, the 3rd-6th graders should have received the forms last week. For more information go to: http://www.athleticsensations.com/ or contact Athletic Sensations (616) 460.1747 or email: athleticsens@aol.com.
