As a place of learning, it is our responsibility to celebrate this gift of creativity in our children. It is imperative that we do all we can to nurture our children’s curiosity, creativity, and capacity for innovation. By allowing their imagination to flourish we enrich their learning experiences rather than stifling their “outside-of-the-box” thinking. Children have an extraordinary capacity for creativity, and they often use it unabashedly.
During the week of February 23, your child will be engaged in what we call Makers' Week. During Makers' Week, all students will be involved in engineering type projects each day. Our students will work side-by-side with students from all grades 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. Take a peek at our teachers working in teams to solve similar problems that your children will work through:
Upcoming Discovery Nights
South Side's Discovery Night is Thursday, January 22, at 6 pm! Have you invited someone to this event yet? It's not too late! If you have questions about preschool or kindergarten or if you know a family considering HC, this is a great night to learn more. For questions, please contact Courtney Lampen at 820-2804 or clampen@hollandchristian.org
15-16 Kindergarten Enrollment
We're ready to enroll the Class of 2028! Kindergarten enrollment begins February 3, but early enrollment is open to HC families beginning February 2. Enrollment is completed online athollandchristian.org/apply. Details were emailed to parents earlier this week. Please contact Courtney Lampen with questions or visit www.hollandchristian.org/
15-16 Preschool Enrollment
We are also preparing for preschool enrollment, including our new Junior Kindergarten program and a full line up of Afternoon Enrichment Classes! Preschool enrollment begins February 10, but early enrollment is open to HC families beginning February 9. Enrollment is completed online at hollandchristian.org/apply and requires a $75 deposit. Details were also emailed to parents earlier this week. Visit www.hollandchristian.org/
*HC Launching New Junior Kindergarten Program this Fall! We're excited to offer Junior Kindergarten as a new program at HC this fall. Junior Kindergarten prepares students for the transition to kindergarten with a more formal, structured learning experience. The content and teaching style of this class are appropriate for 5-year-olds who will benefit from the gift of time before starting kindergarten or 4-year-olds desiring a more accelerated experience. These classes meet Monday through Friday mornings. For more information, visit:hollandchristian.org/schools/
Wacky Wednesdays 2015
Join the fun of Wednesdays at school.
• Wacky Hair Day January 21st
• Pajama Day January 28th
• Hat Day February 4th
Hot Lunch Subs and High School Staff
Holland Christian is looking for smiling faces to work as lunch subs at the elementary schools and high school staff. What a great place to start if you are wanting to reenter the work force. We have positions for one day to five days per week. No prior cooking experience necessary, we will train. Must be flexible, great team attitude and love to serve. If interested please email nmccarthy@hollandchristian.org Thank you!
Family Fare Cash for Class
Use your Reward Account to shop during the following dates and earn money for South Side.
Jan 18-25, Feb. 15-21, March 15-21. Make sure your Yes Rewards Account is linked to South
Side at www.myyesrewards.com
UPC Challenge
We are almost there in sending in the next Family Fare UPC bar codes for reimbursement. Would you please make every effort to cut the UPC bar code from as many Spartan products you purchase?
Walk for Warmth
This annual walk to assist families in Ottawa County that have received shut off notices from the utility company will be held February 7 beginning at 8:30 am. Contact Mike Stock at mstock@ocmwa.org or (616) 638-8502 for more information.
Upcoming Events
January 19 - No School (MLK/Records Day)
January 20 - Rose Park Discovery Night, 6-7:30PM
January 21- Chapel at 8:30 (Guests welcome)
January 22 - South Side Discovery Night, 6-7:30
A.C.E. classes meet 3:30-4:55
January 27 - High School Showcase Night (like our Discovery Night), 7-8:15PM
February 24- Roller skating party, sponsored by the Parent Team
March 6 - No School, Staff Development
March 30-31- P/T Conferences, Evening
