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| Our Bus 9 students get to school bright and early. They are beginning an early morning chess club! If you have a complete chess set at home that is no longer in use, we have some eager chess teachers depicted here ready to teach their fellow South Siders the finer points of the game of chess. Thank you! |
Lunch Accounts
Would you please take a moment to review your lunch account balances? There are some accounts showing a negative balance. The kitchen would like to bring all accounts into good standing by April 13, 2015. Payments may be made at one school for your children, no need to write separate checks for each student, simply indicate the amount to be deposited per child. You may also make online payments anytime to www.sendmoneytoschool.com, note convenience fees do apply. Thank you for your cooperation.
The Annual Swingin’ the Night Away is Saturday, March 28, 6:45-9:30 p.m. in the HCHS Cafeteria. Free dance instructions from 6:45-7:30 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. will be dancing, vocal soloists and HC Jazz Bands. Enjoy desserts and beverages. Tickets are $5 at the door. All ages are invited to join the fun!
Reading Carnival!
Next week Wednesday, April 1st, is coming. We are excited to hold the all-school reading carnival to wrap up reading month and send us off on Spring Break. We thank all of you that are able to volunteer in helping. Along with enjoying Spring Break remember to "READ A THING OR TWO!"
Author Visit April 15!
We are excited to announce that children’s author Nancy Shaw will visit our school, culminating our reading month activities. Ms. Shaw is most renown for seven humorous rhyming books in the “Sheep” series: Sheep in a Jeep, Sheep in a Shop, Sheep on a Ship, Sheep Blast Off, Sheep Out to Eat, Sheep Take a Hike, and Sheep Trick or Treat . She has also written Raccoon Tune, and a picture book for middle grades, Elena’s Story. Parents are invited to join us for this author visit on Wednesday April 15, 12:40-1:25.
Book order forms are attached—you may order Nancy Shaw’s books at discounted prices! Paid orders received by March 31 will be autographed by the author on April 15. Orders will also be accepted through April 15, but author day delivery is not assured for orders received after March 31.
Prospective Parent Preschool & Kindergarten Visiting Days
Preschool and kindergarten visiting days are opportunities for prospective parents and their soon-to-be preschooler or kindergartener to visit a classroom, meet our teachers, and participate in a classroom activity. This is a great way to “sample” a preschool and kindergarten class! Visiting days are offered at both Rose Park and South Side from 9-10:30 am on the following dates:
- April 16, 2015
- May 14, 2015
or clampen@hollandchristian.org.
FACTS Applications
The FACTS application form may now be completed either in paper form (available in the school office) or online at onlinefactmgt.com/aid. The forms are due April 15.
March is Reading Month!
Every March we celebrate reading and encourage everyone to take some extra time to read. The following reading incentive activities are provided through the South Side Library and teaching staff.
I SPY A GOOD BOOK!: We are highlighting books that promote visual literacy! What good book did you spy? Be sure to recommend good books to other readers!
Free WhiteCaps Tickets:
Students can earn WhiteCaps tickets with their March reading minutes. New this year: record reading minutes on the WhiteCaps calendar. 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 initials in each space. The WhiteCaps office requires the calendar AND the voucher for ordering free tickets. See WhiteCaps letter for more information.
I SPY A GOOD BOOK!: We are highlighting books that promote visual literacy! What good book did you spy? Be sure to recommend good books to other readers!
Free WhiteCaps Tickets:
Students can earn WhiteCaps tickets with their March reading minutes. New this year: record reading minutes on the WhiteCaps calendar. 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 initials in each space. The WhiteCaps office requires the calendar AND the voucher for ordering free tickets. See WhiteCaps letter for more information.
Come Shop Our Kids' Stuff Re-Sale at HCHS on Saturday, March 28 from 9:00 – 12:00 . Lots of great spring/summer clothes for girls and boys and so much more. If you are interested in being a seller at this sale, please contact kidsale@hollandchristian.org.
Upcoming Events:
March 27 - Report Cards Home
March 28 - Kids' Stuff Resale
March 30-31 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
April 1 - Parent/ Teacher Conferences (1-3)/Dismissal- 11:30
April 2-12 - Spring Break
April 13 - School resumes
April 23 - SS/PR Spring Program at Christ Memorial
May 6-7 - Tulip Time (11:30 dismissal)
May 8 - Tulip Time (Rain Date)
May 25- Memorial Day (observed)
Requested Announcement
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Adults and student volunteers are needed to assist our Landscape Maintenance Department with the spring bark application on Saturday, April 25 at South Side and the Transportation Building, and on Saturday, May 2 at Rose Park from 8 am - 12 pm. This is a service opportunity for students over age 12. Please contact John Wood at (616) 836-7537 or jwood@hollandchristian.org with the dates you are available. Snacks and refreshments will be provided! If possible, please bring wheelbarrows, scoop shovels, pitch forks, and/or rakes to assist with distributing the bark. Thank you!
The Holland Christian High School Symphonic Orchestra and the Grand Rapids Symphony present their Side by Side Concert on Tuesday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m.at the West Ottawa Performing Arts Center.
Members of the Grand Rapids Symphony will perform a concert alongside the HCHS musicians, presenting a varied musical program that includes compositions by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jean Sibelius, Aaron Copland, Benjamin Britten, and Arturo Marquez.
Members of the Grand Rapids Symphony will perform a concert alongside the HCHS musicians, presenting a varied musical program that includes compositions by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jean Sibelius, Aaron Copland, Benjamin Britten, and Arturo Marquez.
You are invited to join us for this special event. Tickets can be purchased at http://hchs.ludustickets.
Join us for Game On! May 15, 2015 at HCHS. Kirk Cousins' '06 football team is challenging AJ Westendorp's '08 State Championship football team to defend their title and settle the score at 7pm. Family Fun & Food starts at 5pm. Tickets, t-shirts, books, and more information are all available here: hollandchristian.org/game_on
Turning Pointe School of Dance, a Christian Ministry announces the debut of, It Is Well, April 23rd-25th at the Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland.
It Is Well is an original ballet inspired by the true story of Grand Rapids resident Diet Eman who was imprisoned under Hitler for her efforts in hiding Jews in the Nazi-controlled Netherlands.
Tickets go on sale at the Hope College Ticket Office on March 23rd. Call 616-395-7890 to purchase over the phone. Special student pricing
Summer Camp Time
• Holland Christian Summer Camps are lined up for the summer! Please click this link for basic information including dates and times for each camp. Registration will be available in April.
• Camp Roger is now accepting registrations for summer camp! Please visit camproger.org for more information.
• Hope Soccer Camp is also accepting registrations for their summer camps. Please visit www.hopesoccercamp.com for more information.
• G3 Camp at GrandValley will take place June 23-25. Please visit www.gvsu.edu/g3 to register for this fun Grandparent/Grandchild opportunity.
• Kids Rock - Click here to see flyer.
• Grace Adventures - Please visit www.GraceAdventures.org for more information.
• Camp Geneva is now accepting summer campers. Please visit www.campgeneva.org for more information.
• Son-Life Camp - Brochures are in the office. For more information, go to www.son-lifecamp.org.
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