Breaking News Flash: This Just In!!!
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Mrs. Hunderman called just now to share the joyful news that they have welcomed their precious new gift from heaven: Lucy Jean. Little Lucy is 7 lbs. 20.5 inches long. Mother and baby are resting comfortably. God is GOOD!
The cooler temperatures and dark mornings are concrete reminders that we're in the midst of the changing seasons. Along Pine Avenue, directly across from South Side stands a brilliant maple tree. Every year in October, God paints each leaf with vibrancy. Today I acknowledged that each year that I've seen that tree, my heart and mind are at a spot in the school calendar that we are in rhythm at school. Children have learned our procedures. They are meeting expectations. Love and trust have been built. Our children and our staff are settling in together in a rhythm that yields learning, success and growth. While certainly weather throughout the year affects the growth pattern of that tree across the street, at God's hand, it will boldly proclaim our Creator's faithfulness year after year.
We can take comfort in that fact in our own lives as well. While certainly storms come and go, our God is more powerful. He is faithful. It is by His hand that we grow and boldly declare His glory. If you are able and have the time, I hope and pray that you are able to see and enjoy God's handiwork in creation and talk with your children about God's faithfulness in our ever changing lives.
Report Cards
Please take a look in your child's backpack. There you will find a paper copy of his/her quarter 1 report card. We encourage you to take a moment and celebrate this moment in your child's budding educational career. When they see their work is important to you, it will very likely impact their motivation and strengthen their desire for further success. You may also access this report card online.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Hopefully you've had a chance to reserve a 20 minute slot to talk with your child's teacher. At Holland Christian, we acknowledge and honor the beauty of growing a child into God with the family, church and school communities. You may access the reservation website here. Please remember the master password to get into the scheduling program is gohc (case sensitive).
Lost and Found
The lost and found table is growing;you are encouraged to take a gander during conference time to see if there are some items you have not been able to find lately.
No School Wednesday, October 22-Friday, October 24!
Swimming Lessons , November 10-21, 2014
Parent permission slips go home today with all 1st & 2nd grade students and five-day kindergarten classes. Please be sure to return the slip to your child's teacher no later than Tuesday, October 21st. It is a requirement of the Holland Aquatic Center to have a permission slip from each student before participation in the Swim America program is allowed.
Poinsettia Sale
Dates this year will be November 7-24. Order forms will be sent home on the 7th. They make lovely gifts for family, friends and are useful in decorating for the holidays.
Upcoming Events
October 17 - Report cards available online and paper copy in backpacks
October 21- Author visit by Kevin Kammeraad at 10:30
October 21 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4:20-8:40 PM
October 22 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3:00-8:40 PM
October 22-24 - No School - Conferences/CEA Convention
October 30 - Picture Retakes
November 27-18 - Thanksgiving Vacation
