MARCH IS READING MONTH!
Free WhiteCaps Tickets:
Students can earn WhiteCaps tickets with their March reading minutes. The minutes for classroom reading goals and the WhiteCaps calendar are the same minutes, recorded in two different places. If they turn in the completed WhiteCaps calendar, students will be given vouchers that can be redeemed for two free WhiteCaps tickets. Be sure to have a parent’s signature on the calendar. The WhiteCaps office requires the calendar AND the voucher for ordering free tickets. See the WhiteCaps letter on the back of the calendar for more information. This reading incentive is optional.
Reading Carnival!
We will have an all-school reading carnival on Wednesday, March 30 to wrap up reading month and send us off on Spring Break. We are looking for 12 volunteers to help the carnival run smoothly. The carnival will run from approximately 8:30 until 10:00. If you are able to assist, please call Mrs. Meiste (616-820-3535) in the South Side office or email her at pmeiste@hollandchristian.org Thank you for helping us celebrate our sprouting readers!
‘Read-a-T-shirt’ Day!
As a means for further celebrating reading month and our Reading Carnival, South Siders are invited to wear a t-shirt with words on it on Wednesday, March 30. We will enjoy reading our peers’ t-shirts and looking for many familiar words as we rotate through each Reading Carnival station! Thanks!
Pine Ridge Reading Month
Children will be coming home with flyers for March Reading Month Happenings at Pine Ridge today. Please see attached links to view these flyers, if you need more copies. 2016 Reading Club Letter and Pine Ridge Reading Flyer
Skating Party
Our Parent Team is sponsoring a skating party on Tuesday, March 22, 6:00-8:00pm. This will be at “The Rink” on the Northside of Holland mapquest (formerly the Home roller rink 12521 James Street, Holland, Michigan. (616) 298-7118. Cost is $5.00 per child and that includes admission and skate rentals.
March Lunch Menu
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.
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.
COFFEE & CANVAS, & SAVINGS AT DITTO!
COFFEE & CANVAS EVENT on April 23! Enjoy a morning of painting, coffee, and pastries with Tulip-Time poster winner, Alla Dickson! Tickets on sale NOW at ditto. Go to http://www.dittoresale.com for more information.
SPRING SALES: March 7-12: 50% off boutique brand-clothing, shoes, and accessories. March 14-17: $1.00 general clothing sale. Look good and save!
SPRING CLEANING? We need your stuff! Ditto is especially thrilled to receive furniture items and clothing. We provide free furniture pick-up—please call to arrange.
SPRING SALES: March 7-12: 50% off boutique brand-clothing, shoes, and accessories. March 14-17: $1.00 general clothing sale. Look good and save!
SPRING CLEANING? We need your stuff! Ditto is especially thrilled to receive furniture items and clothing. We provide free furniture pick-up—please call to arrange.
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 April 13, 20 & 27. 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!
Family Fun Night March 18, 2016
Seussville Family Fun Night - 2 weeks away! Friday, March 18 5:30 - 8:00 at Pine Ridge. This is a fun night for the kids and a great night for parents to connect with each other and meet other Holland Christian families. We need LOTS of volunteers especially workers for the games second shift to make this night as Fun as possible. If you are able to do that, it would be greatly appreciated! Also please consider some of the following volunteer opportunities: baking cupcakes, making jazzy jars, serving pizza for supper, working one of the shifts for a game, and donating cans of pop or other candy. You can sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c4daaab22a20-funnight Or, you may fill out and turn in the pink sheet your child took home last week. If you have questions, please contact Dawn Baker at dabaker@hollandchristian.org
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
March 4 6th Grade Ski Club Trip
March 8 GOtR ~ 3:15pm - 4:55pm
March 10 GOtR ~ 3:15pm - 4:55pm
March 15 GOtR ~ 3:15pm - 4:55pm
March 17 GOtR ~ 3:15pm - 4:55pm
March 17 No Holland Public Bus Transportation for- PM
March 18 End of Quarter 3
March 18 Fun Night at Pine Ridge
March 22 GOtR ~ 3:15pm - 4:55pm
March 22 Skating Party ~ 6pm - 8pm
March 24 GOtR ~ 3:15pm - 4:55pm
March 28, 29 Parent Teacher conferences (evening)
March 29 GOtR ~ 3:15pm - 4:55pm
March 30 Half day, P-T Conferences
March 31-Apr 8 Spring Break
April 11 Classes Resume
April 19 Sports Physicals @ Lakeshore Health Partners
May 11-12 Half Days: Tulip Time
May 30 Memorial Day
June 3 Half Day: Last day of Classes
