Blog Update: December 17

Prayer Request

I am sure you have heard what happened on Friday at Sandy Hook School in Newtown, Connecticut.  I hope you know that the Rockford Staff at RCS takes student safety very seriously.  We love the students!!  We cannot control the future, but we can pray for every student in every school around the world.  At RCS we will be keeping the families and town of Newtown, CT in our thoughts and prayers.  Also, in order to remember the victims of this horrific tragedy, RCS will be lowering its American flag to half-staff until further notice.

Mrs. Oren went to visit her husband’s family in Israel.  Her dad, Mr. Neil Bierling, is a retired teacher and is teaching all this week.

PE News

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Mr. Farrell!  Thanks for the good efforts by the 4th-8th graders on their tumbling routines.  After Christmas vacation, we will begin our basketball unit for all students.

Heather Modert is a Cornerstone student doing her student teaching at Rockford Christian School.  She started Dec 12 with Mrs. Van Stright in the Educational Support Services Program. She will work with Mrs. Van Stright through late  February and then finish out the year with Mrs. Broersma in 4th grade

Learning Commons

We have a great selection of Christmas books in the library. You’re invited to check them out!

Mrs. McGinnis will be going to Sterling Heights sometime this week to welcome her new grandson and to take care of her granddaughter.

Family Time on Friday

This week’s Christmas Family Time is on Friday morning, Dec. 21, from 8:45 – 9:15 a.m.  Classroom Christmas parties will be held on Friday afternoon before our Christmas break.

TRIP NEWS

We now have Christmas inventory available at RCS. There are many items which aren't usually here! Get your special orders in before Christmas!!

 

Friday, December 21, is the last day of school before a two-week Christmas break.  School resumes again on Monday, January 7, 2013.

I’m praying that you have a great week!

Thanks for all that you do for God’s kingdom!

Mr. Dave

Blog Update: December 10

I hope that you had a great weekend!

 We welcomed the newest member to the Worst Family!  Amara Jean Williams, 9 lbs. 4 oz. Born 11:00 PM on Dec 9, 2012.  Mother, dad, and baby are doing fine.  Amy plans to come home on Wednesday.

The Geo Bee

Congratulations to all of our Geo Bee participants from our School Geo Bee last Friday!  We had quite the lively competition.  A special round of applause is needed for Jake Foll, who was our runner-up, and Blake Falk, our winner, who will be preparing now for the State Bee.  A job well-done for all!

PE news

We are doing gymnastics and tumbling.  Kids in 1st-3rd grades are working on beginner skills.  Students in 4th-8th grades will be performing individual and partner routines.  Parents are invited to attend.  This week Wednesday, in the afternoon, GRCS will be holding a cheerleading and wrestling clinic at RCS.

Live Nativity

If you took any Live Nativity photos that maybe we can use for the yearbook, you can email me at dworst@grcs.org .

Family Time

Be sure to ask your child to tell you about this great Family Time this morning.  Mr. VerMerris shared about grace and how much God loves us---from the wood of the manger to the wood of the cross, God’s grace reigns!!!

Next week’s Christmas Family Time is on Friday morning, Dec. 21, from 8:45 – 9:15 a.m.  There will be NO Family Time on Monday morning, Dec. 17.

Middle School Choir Concert 

December 10 - All 7th and 8th Grade Students

    Choir

    7:30 p.m. (call 7:10 p.m.)

    DeVos Center for Arts & Worship

    Boys: black pants/white button shirt

    Girls: black pants or skirt/white shirt  

RCMS/GRCMS 7th/8th Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m CAW

TRIP NEWS

We will now have Christmas inventory available at RCS. There are many items which aren't usually here! Get your special orders in before Christmas!!

MEIJER GARDENS

Spanish Immersion Kindergarten and 1^st graders go in the morning, and 1^st & 6^th graders go in the afternoon on Friday, December 14.  I will be accompanying the sixth graders.

I’m praying that you have a great week!

Thanks for all that you do for God’s kingdom!

Mr. Dave

Blog Update: December 3

 I hope that you had a great weekend!

We have to say “God bless!” to the student-teachers this week Thursday. We enjoyed getting to know each one of them.  Pray for a good job placement for them.    

Scholastic Book Fair

The Book Fair was a great success! Thanks to everyone who supported the fair by purchasing books and a special thank you to the parents who volunteered. All proceeds will go towards purchasing books for our school.

Art Show

This week there will be an art show displaying one project from each student. The show will start Monday at 6:00 and end Friday after the Live Nativity. The work will be in the front lobby and in the Worship Center.

It’s Bee time again! 

We want to invite classrooms to our school Geo and Spelling Bees on the following dates and times:

Geo Bee: Friday, December 7, 2:30-3:15 (7^th hour)

The Spelling Bee (4^th-8^th grade) will be on Friday, January 11, in the Worship Center from 1:45-3:15.  Sign-ups for this Bee are currently taking place.  The last day to sign up outside of Mrs. Oren’s room is Friday, December 7.  Students that sign up for the Bee can take a practice paper of words that will be used in the Spelling Bee.  There is an optional practice session for the Bee on Wednesday, 01/09, from 8:00-8:25 a.m. in Mrs. Oren’s room.

Spelling Bee: Friday January 11, 1:45-3:15 (6^th and 7^th hours)  **sign ups 4^th-8^th coming soon!  (Back-up date Thursday, January 17—no school on Friday, January 18)

We’d love to see you there, and let me know if you have any questions!

Hearing & Vision Screening

Monday thru Wednesday this week

Live Nativity

You and your families are warmly invited to the 10^th annual RCS Live Nativity on Thursday night, December 6^th, at Rockford Christian School (6060 Belding Road, Rockford, MI 49341 for those of you who have never been here). Our 7^th and 8^th grade students are the participants, along with live animals…including but not limited to a real camel.

Scripture will be read by RCS parents, GRCS central office personnel, and RCS staff.  Artwork created by RCS students will also be on display around school.

Hot chocolate and goodies will also be available. This is certainly a great family event!

Come and celebrate the gift of our Savior and enjoy the community at RCS!

^“So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them” (Luke 2: 4-7).

           

TRIP NEWS

We will now have Christmas inventory available at RCS. There are many items which aren't usually here! Get your special orders in before Christmas!!

PE NEWS

It’s time for gymnastics and tumbling.  Kids in 1^st-3^rd grades will be working on beginner skills.  Students in 4^th-8^th grades will be performing individual and partner routines.

6th Grade Environmental News

Wednesday, the 6^th graders will finish their Parade of Shelters, showing off their work to their classmates at Camp Roger

Friday will be the Geo Bee, so the 6^th grade will be on campus.

It’s Back!

The Jingle Bell Post Office started this week!

The 1^st grade will be selling stamps and stationary for 5ȼ.

The last date for mail delivery will beThursday, December 20^th!

RCS Sports News

The schedule is out for the 5^th and 6^th grade basketball teams.  Go to GRACEAC.com

A week at a glance:

Family Time

K – 5^th was led by Mrs. Bardolph’s Kindergarten class.

6^th – 8^th was led by retired Pastor Carl Kammeraad.

Be sure to ask your child to tell you about this great Family Time!!!!

RCS 10th Annual Live Nativity: Thursday , December 6

RCS GeoBee: Friday, December 7

I’m praying that you have a great week!

Thanks for all that you do for God’s kingdom!

Mr. Dave

Blog Update November 25

 I hope that you had a great Thanksgiving!

 Upcoming Calendar

Monday, Dec. 3^rd – 5^th / 6^th Christmas Concert  (7:00 p.m. at RCS in Worship Center)

Thursday, Dec. 6^th

10^th Annual RCS Live Nativity (6:00 – 8:00 p.m.)

week at a glance:

Advent Devotions start tomorrow

Elementary students will gather for Advent Devotions from 8:40-8:50ish in the Worship Center starting tomorrow morning.  We meet Tuesdays-Fridays between now and Christmas break.  During the last week before break, our schedule changes to Monday-Thursday to allow for Friday’s Christmas Family Time (Dec. 21). 

Scholastic Sale at RCS: 

, Nov. 27- Friday, Nov. 30! 

Hours:  Before school (8:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) and after school (2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.)

  Parents can see our home page for the link

Family Time

On Monday we had the musical group Rock of Ages from RiverRock Church come and lead us in worship.  They led us in many spiritual hymns and  praise songs—all with a bit on Country flare

Be sure to ask your child to tell you about this great Family Time!!!!

TRIP NEWS

We will now have Christmas inventory available at RCS. Many things that aren't usually here. Until Christmas break. Get your special orders in before Christmas!!

6th Grade Environmental News

This week the 6^th graders will continue to work on their shelters.  They should be finished with them on Friday.  Tomorrow the students will be going to the Rockford Mobile Food Pantry and helping distribute food to needy families.

It’s Back!

The Jingle Bell Post Office  is going to start on Monday December 3^rd.

The 1^st grade will be selling stamps and stationary for 5ȼ

RCS Yearbook Early Sale - $18

Just a reminder that after December 1, the cost to order the yearbook goes up to $20 until the order deadline of Spring Break

Football

Congratulations to Grand Rapids Christian High for becoming State Champions!!!

RCS Sports News

The schedule should be coming out early this week for the 5^th and 6^th grade basketball teams

Middle school news

The middle school students (grades 7 &8) will begin intramurals on Thursday this week.  They will start with dodge ball intramurals

I’m praying that you have a great week!

Thanks for all that you do for God’s kingdom!

Mr. Dave

Blog Update November 19

I hope you had the time to enjoy the wonderful outdoors this weekend!
 
Please keep praying for all those along the east coast of the United States recovering from Hurricane Sandy.
 
Did you know?
 GR Christian High Eagles are going to the State Finals! Saturday night, Nov. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at Ford Field. Congrats to Coach Fellows and the team! Go Eagles!!
           
Scholastic Book Fair
The sale will be held the week after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26 – 30. Hours: 8:15-3:45. Books make great Christmas presents!  Proceeds from the sale will benefit the library at RCS.
 
Start Your Book Fair Shopping Early
Our in-school Book Fair begins on Monday, November 26, but you can begin your book shopping Black Friday, November 23 at the Online Book Fair. Visit the Book Fair Homepage at http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/rockfordchrschool and click on the Shop Now button. Online shopping is available through December 4.
You can create wish lists and invite friends and family to shop with eCards. Best of all, purchases benefit our school and will help us achieve our Book Fair goal. All online orders ship for FREE to the school, and will be delivered to your child’s classroom after the Online Fair has ended.
Benefits of Online Shopping:
Convenient access 24 hours a day from November 23-December 4.
Expanded selection for ALL ages—preschool to adult
Send a wish list to invite family and friends to shop
Search for books by category, grade, age & price
ALL purchases benefit our school
FREE shipping directly to our school (orders will be sent home with your child)
 
So get a jump on your Book Fair shopping and thanks for supporting our school!
 
TRIP news
On Nov. 20th, RCS will have the extra Christmas inventory.
RCS TRIP:   Regular hours; Open 8-10 a.m. in the RCS lobby! 
 
P.E. News
No P.E. due to Thanksgiving this week!
 
Feed our Gator!
Help us double our Paper Gator earnings during the month of November by "feeding" it extra from November 1-22. Money earned from the Paper Gator helps support ALL the environmental programs at RCS. Thank you for your support!
 
A week at a glance:
 
Family Time – Thanksgiving Family Time led by Mr. Kuiper
 
Be sure to ask your child to tell you about today’s Family Time.
 
Who is going to Camp this week?
Kindergarten  ON Monday morning
1st grade on Monday afternooon
 
Service Opportunities in November :  For the third consecutive year, RCS students will be engaging in service opportunities this month, as we try to tie our thanksgiving response to all God has done for us in our lives to service to those in need.

Preschool   --  Collecting food for Kids’ Food Basket
K, Spanish Immersion, and 1st – Visiting Covenant Village Retirement Home
2nd -- Raising $$ for a family affected by Hurricane Sandy
3rd – Raising $$ and buying supplies to assist a GRPS student in her service work
4th – School store that raises $$ for various student-selected missions to support
5th -- Porter Hills Retirement Home visit and Camp Roger clean-up
6th – Serving at Mobile Food Pantry
7th / 8th -- Serving at I.C.C.F., New 2 You, GRCMS, Degage, and Buist Community Center

Reminder:
Hot lunch orders are due tomorrow (Nov. 20^th). 
 
Thanksgiving break is Nov. 21 – 23.
 
Lost & Found
Any items left at Thanksgiving Vacation will be donated to New 2 You.  Please check the table out or, better yet, have your kids check today or tomorrow.
6th Grade Environmental Classroom News

The sixth grade Environmental Classroom will not be going to Camp Roger this week.

Miss Barrett is in Haiti this week on a mission trip.  Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.  She'll be returning Saturday evening.
 
 “Operation Christmas Child” tradition.
 We collected almost 200  boxes  between RCS and RRC.
 
I’m praying that you act justly.

Thanks for all that you do for God’s kingdom!

Mr. Dave