School Closings and Delays

Winter will be arriving in West Michigan before we know it and with this comes snow - lots of snow!!

With this snow comes School Closings and School Delays. Here are some details to help prepare you and your family for this:

If Holland Christian Schools has a TWO (2) hour delay school will start at 10:15 AM.
If Holland Christian Schools is closed due to weather there is NO SCHOOL for that given day. Delays and Closings will be communicated through the email and phone numbers in your child's PowerSchool account.  They will also be posted on major TV networks (Wood TV 8 - WZZM - FOX17),  as well as social media (Facebook and Instagram)

Please remember to use your best judgement when it comes to traveling in the snow as conditions change through out the day and different areas in Holland can also have different weather. If there is school but you feel that it is in your best interest to stay home please feel free to stay home.  Contact the office to let us know not to plan on you that day.

Glass Vases Needed

Please bring to school the week of NOVEMBER 27.

For part of our Christmas Project that Kindergarteners will be doing this year, I will need your student to bring in one empty glass vase. The vase should have a medium to wide opening on the top as well as be at least a medium height.  

Snow Gear

With the weather changing it will not be long until there is snow on the ground, I wanted to let you know that your kindergartener will be going outside during every recess. Please make sure your child comes with all their snow gear every day there is snow on the ground. I also ask that you label the inside of all this items as many of our friends have the exact same pair and it will help me get them to the correct person if they get mixed up. This includes:

Warm Coat
Snow Pants
Boots
Hat
Mittens

I will have the kids leave their snow pants at school every day and then will send them home again on Friday. If you would like your child to take their snow pants home every day please reach out to me and I will make sure they get home.

PLEASE make sure to bring another pair of shoes for wearing inside school. I will have students leave these in their locker as well. Again, like the snow pants, if you need them sent home everyday please let me know.

Thanksgiving Break

 

Thanksgiving Break

NO SCHOOL

November 22 - 24

God's Masterpiece

Starting the week of November 6, we will begin our celebration one of God’s Masterpieces each week.  Click on the tab at the top of the blog to see the schedule.

Here is what our celebration will look like:

• Get to sit on the bench during carpet time.
• Be my line leader and teacher assistant all week.
• On the Monday they will get to take Olivia the Owl home and return her on Friday. They will get to write and illustrate their adventures to share with their friends.
• Have special activities through out the week:
• Monday: They will share their All About Me Poster!
• Tuesday: they can bring in their favorite snack to share with their friends during the last recess.
• Wednesday: Mystery Bag - they can put ONE treasure inside the bag and they will give three clues to what is inside and see if the rest of us can guess what it is.
• Thursday: They will get to pick a special REWARD for the day!!
• Friday: Adventures with Olivia - they will share their adventures they had with Olivia through out the week.

• During the week your kindergartener can pick a person to come and read to our class as well as come and have lunch with them one day. Please email Mrs. Brouwer to set that day and time up.

HCHS Performance of "The Sound of Music"

HCHS’s Theatre Department is proud to present "The Sound of Music" for the Fall Musical this year!  

You won’t want to miss this incredibly fun musical. Performances are November 16-17 at 7 pm as well as two performances on Saturday, November 18 (2 PM and 7 PM). Due to licensing restrictions we are unable to livestream this Fall’s production, but you can get your in-person tickets at hollandchristian.org/theatre. 

Swingin' The Night Away

The Holland Christian Jazz Bands and the Old Timer’s Jazz Band are proud to present the Swingin’ the Night Away in the HCHS cafeteria on Friday, November 3, from 6:45 to 9 pm. Admission is $5, and goes to support the music program at HCHS. New to swing dancing? No worries! Dance instructors will be on hand from 6:45 pm-7:30 pm to teach us the basic steps of swing, so the evening can be enjoyed by novice and experienced dancers alike. Not in the mood for dancing? Come socialize, indulge in some delicious desserts, punch, and enjoy the music of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and more.

Math Activity

 

Write a number parade 1-6

Roll one dice

Say the number you rolled

Erase the number

Keep rolling untill all your numbers are gone.

New Weekly Homework

 

Number Parade and Writing Practice Activity

At home Book Bag Reading

Letter Name/Sound Fluency

Report Cards

We have finished Quarter ONE and 1st - 5th Grade students will be receiving a report card that can be viewed on Power School.  In Kindergarten we complete report cards at the end of Semester 1 and at the end of the year.  

Your child's weekly progress report gives you an idea of where they are academically and we will talking during Parent Teacher Conferences on this as well as their social emotional development up to this point.

From the Parent Board

The parent board would love for you to take a look at this link - Sign Up Genius 

Learn more about TRIP

If you have friends or family who are interested in learning about TRIP, or if you have more detailed questions about the program, we will be having another informational meeting on October 12 at 6:30 in the HS Media Center.

Picture Retakes

Photo retakes are October 25 - if your child will need retakes or have their picture taken add that date to your calendar.

* If you are doing retakes, please return the original photo package to school with your child on that day *

HC Youth Volleyball Night

Join us as we cheer on our HC Varsity volleyball team as they play against Coopersville. 

 Tuesday, October 17 at 6:00 PM 

HC High School Gym 

Go Maroons!! (Child gets in free with paid adult or adult sports pass)

Safety and Security Update

Holland Christian is implementing consistent security measures for all K-12 students (Preschool will continue their typical drop off and pick up with parents’ entry at both Rose Park and South Side). Now that school has been underway for six weeks, we are asking parent/student drop off and good-bye to take place at the front door. By October 9, we hope that all children will be able to navigate their way from the front door to their classroom. Teachers and staff will be readily available to support and cheer our independent students to their lockers and classrooms. This measure is important so that we do not have unknown or unexpected visitors accessing our buildings. This safety measure is consistent throughout all of our buildings. You’re still welcome inside as needed, please stop in at the office for a check in and name badge. 

Thank you for your understanding. If you have questions or concerns, please connect with Miska at mrynsburger@hollandchristian.org or Katelyn at kroskamp@hollandchristian.org