FS/SS/PR Newsletter-February 1
What a week it has been. I suspect we’ll reminisce about this one for quite a long time. The temps, wind and snow totals were quite remarkable. With today’s sunshine and birds chirping, it feels like we need to bring out the shorts and sunglasses! Thank you for accommodating the cancellations. We are geared up and ready for student-learning action next week! We continually pray for our families at Holland Christian. Visits and tours with families are starting to pop onto our calendars and we love to have new people asking questions, sharing stories and considering joining the family at Holland Christian. Please note the following dates are when enrollment will begin: Kindergarten enrollment will begin at 8:00 on Tuesday, February 5. Preschool enrollment will begin at 8:00 on Tuesday, February 12. Please don’t hesitate to call school if you have any questions in that regard.
Shared Announcements
Fun Night
Fun Night Clue #2: We’ll fly through the air with the greatest of ease – Fun Night is coming soon! Friday, March 8, 2019 5:30 – 8:00pm at Pine Ridge. There will be many volunteer opportunities available!
Registration is open for Afterschool Community Enrichment classes!
New A.C.E. classes including Volley Kids for grades K – 2 and Mime’s the Word and Painting on Canvas for grades 3 – 6 begin January 31. Register by filling out a registration form and returning it to the Southside or Pine Ridge office by Monday, Jan. 28.
SS Registration form Information
PR Registration form information
Discovery Nights for Prospective Parents
You are invited to learn more about Holland Christian School’s programs at our Discovery Nights! Meet our teachers, tour the classrooms, and get a feel for the school that will launch your child on a tremendous trajectory towards a world-transforming life for Jesus Christ. No RSVP necessary.
Preschool & Kindergarten Discovery Night
Monday, February 4, 6 PM, South Side Elementary (913 Pine Avenue) Childcare provided.
Moms In Prayer
We are Moving! Beginning Friday, January 19th, the Moms In Prayer (MIP) group from the Middle School, Pine Ridge and South Side will be meeting at South Side once again. We will promptly begin at 8:20 and go until 9:20as we gather in the library. Please contact Nicole Shook at ncshook@gmail.com if you have any questions. We are looking forward to having you join us.
Wacky Wednesdays
They are almost here! Start thinking of the possibilities for this annual event. It will be fun to see what the kids come up with.
Preparing A Table
As you know, our school theme this year is Preparing A Table. We are working each day in different ways to understand what it means to both prepare a table to invite others to as well as to be invited to a table prepared for us. This year, on April 23, our preschool through fourth grade will prepare a spring program for your family. Mrs. Boer would like to play a video of pictures and clips of our families preparing a table for others in their homes. If you invite others to break bread at your table, would you be willing to take and share a picture or clip for the montage she would like to put together for the program? Please send your picture or clip to Mrs Boer’s email at sboer@hollandchristian.org Thank you!
TRIP
Summer Camps
Forest School Announcements
Makers Week
Makers Week is a unique learning experience that will be coming our way during the week of February 4. Our Forest Kindergarteners will be given the opportunity to select from a wide variety of STEAM related learning experiences in the forest as well as at South Side. Monday will be SIGN UP ONLY. Our STEAM experiments/design thinking will begin on Tuesday. Mr. Harig will bring children who select projects housed at South Side over to the campus for the morning and pick them up again at the close of the morning. They will learn and work side-by-side with new friends and from a new teacher for the morning. Mr. Harig will ensure than each Forest Kindergartener has at least one friend beside them. Mr. Harig will pick them up again at the close of the morning to eat lunch together and share the details and excitement they experienced in their learning adventures from the morning. Please don’t hesitate to contact me for further details and information. mrynsburger@hollandchristian.org
South Side Announcements
Kindergarten Programming
A few years ago the kindergarten teachers from South Side attended a conference on the importance of play and the impact child-led play has on the brain development overall wellness of the whole child. Since this training, Mrs. Becksfort and Mrs. Strikwerda have incorporated more play and free choice opportunities in innovative ways. It’s a joy to observe and hear the students’ excited engagement in the classroom. Most recently, Mrs. Becksfort and Mrs. Strikwerda have also been learning more about outdoor play through Mr. Harig and his Forest Kindergarten class. In order to further lean into their learning and out of their desire to meet the needs of all young learners, Mrs. Becksfort and Mrs. Strikwerda’s classes will be regularly heading to the Outdoor Discovery Center for the afternoon on Wednesdays throughout second semester. Our kindergarteners will experience learning which incorporates more outdoor play and as well as teacher-led instruction in God’s great outdoors!
Recess Help
We are asking for your help with noon recess supervision. We have several vacant spots for the next six weeks, especially on Mondays and Wednesdays. If you be willing to please check your calendars to help us from 11:45-12:35? If you have signed up to do classroom lunch supervision for your child’s teacher and could stay the extra time, we could work that out. Please contact Mrs. Rynsburger at mrynsburger@hollandchristian.org or Mrs. Meiste pmeiste@hollandchristian.org for details.
Pine Ridge Announcements
Pine Ridge Girls Running Club
Girls running club practice will start March 11, and will be Mondays and Wednesday’s from 3:15-4:15pm. Our celebration race will be the Tulip Time 5K and we will get a group discount on registration. Official registration will be ready by the beginning of Feb. If you have any questions, please contact Sara Knoester sknoes@hotmail.com
HC Summer Soft Ball Camp
Girls Softball (6-8 grades)
We are excited to offer a middle school level softball camp at the beautiful HC varsity field for summer softball fun! Campers learn the softball essentials of batting, fielding, base running, throwing techniques, and the role of specific positions, all helping middle school players to take their game to the next level–while also growing in love for the game! The camp is lead by varsity softball Coach Bruns with support from the other HC softball coaches and varsity players, creating time and space for one-on-one attention and skill improvement, while in a positive Christ-focused environment. We use the sport of softball and competition as a way to learn life skills and Christ-like attitudes. For more information go to https://www.hollandchristian.org/summer-camps/
Instructor: Bob Bruns, HCHS Varsity Softball Coach
Location: HCHS Softball Field (between HCHS tennis courts and Pine Ridge)
6th Grade Ski Club
Next Ski Club will be Friday, Jan 25. Bus Sign up will be available in the office starting Tuesday, Jan. 22. Future Ski Club dates are : Feb. 8 & 22 ~ March 1
Kinder Dutch Dance
Join the FUN of being a Dutch Dancer Kinder Dutch Dance Flyer! 3, 4, & 5th Grades are able to join the dance during Tulip Time as dancers in the Kinder Dance Program. There will be an information meeting on Jan 17th at 6:30pm at the Tulip Time Office ( 42 W. 8th Street ) HC Parent, Kim Hekman will be coaching dance practice at Pine Ridge on Monday’s at 3:45pm. Feel free to contact her with any questions, dutchdancekim@gmail.com
NEW Middle School Dutch Dance
New this year 6th Grade can join the Middle School Dutch Dance for 2019 Middle School Dutch Dance Flyer. If you are at all interested, please plan on attending the Dance Program meeting at the Tulip Time office (42 West 8th Street) on Jan. 17th, at 6:30pm. HC Parent, Kim Hekman will be coaching dance practice at Pine Ridge on Monday’s at 4:45pm. Feel free to contact her with any questions, dutchdancekim@gmail.com
Requested Announcements
Baton Twirling Classes
Come join the fun and learn how to twirl a baton starting Feb. 5th for ages 4 – 16! Flyer This is a great opportunity which can lead to students becoming a majorette for their school. Information flyers are also available in the school office. Call 616-460-1747 or email athleticsens@aol.com
Holland Little League
Holland Little League is now registering baseball and softball players for the 2019 season through Saturday, February 9th. More information and the registration link can be found on their website located at www.hollandlittleleague.com.
CLC Network Auction
Looking for some mid-winter fun? Bring your family and friends to the CLC Network (previously known as Christian Learning Center) Auction on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Calvary Christian Reformed Church (3500 Byron Center Ave SW, Wyoming, MI). Dinner and the silent auction start at 4:30pm, and the live auction begins at 6:00pm. Bid on merchandise, gift certificates, experiences, and much more! Your participation helps equip congregations and schools to glorify God through purposeful, innovative inclusion of persons with varied abilities. Learn more at clcnetwork.org.
Calendar
Upcoming Dates:
February
4-8 – Makers Week ~ SS
6 – Wacky Wednesday – Craze hair/hat day
11-14 – Makers Week ~ PR
13 – Wacky Wednesday – School or Team spirit day
15 – No school, Staff Development
18 – No school, Presidents Day
19 – 5th grade to the GR Symphony, @ Central Wesleyan
20 – 3rd Hemlock Crossings Field Trip
20 – Wacky Wednesday – Pajama day
26 – No PM Holland Public Bussing
March
12 – No PM Holland Public Bussing
20 – 3rd Outdoor Discovery Center Field Trip
29-April 5 – Spring Break
Working Together in Christ,
Miska Rynsburger
South Side Principal
mrynsburger@hollandchristian.org
616-820-3535
Tim Howell
Pine Ridge Principal
thowell@hollandchristian.org
616-820-3505