You are invited to our schools at any time, as always. Feel free to peruse during Makers Week hours. At South Side we will be engaged in these project from 8:30-10:30 Monday through Thursday. Pine Ridge will hold Makers Week sessions from 12:40-2:00. On Friday, you are invited to our Makers celebration. At South Side, we will hold an assembly to celebrate our success in learning from 8:30-9:00. At Pine Ridge, our celebration will be held from 12:40-1:30. You are WELCOME to attend and celebrate with us.
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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, 16, and 23. 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 Ski Club Dates: Feb. 19 and March 4
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.
Customer Loyalty Cards at ditto.
As a way to say THANK YOU to our frequent shoppers, ditto now has loyalty cards! Every $10 purchase earns a punch on your card. After 10 punches you receive 25% your next entire purchase! Visit our website at http://www.dittoresale.com for current news and specials. Your family wins with ditto!
Family Fun Night March 18, 2016
Seussville Family Fun Night - Friday, March 18, 5:30 - 8:00 Volunteers Needed! This is a fun night for kids and families, but we can't do it without your help! Please consider volunteering for a shift. You may fill out the pink paper form that was sent home with your child, or you may go online and sign up on the Sign Up Genius form we have created. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c4daaab22a20-funnight Please look for the pink information sheets as they also give information about jazzy jars and classroom contribution requests. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Baker at dabaker@hollandchristian.org Thank you!!
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
February 19 6th Grade Ski Club Trip
February 22-26 Maker’s Week
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
