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

Blog Update November 12

  

I hope that you had a great weekend and a good Veterans Day!

Please pray for all those along the east coast of the United States, recovering from Hurricane Sandy.

Did you know?

The GRCHS football coach, Don Fellows, is an RCS parent.  The Eagles won 31-7 Saturday. ...On to the State Semi-Finals next Saturday! Congrats to Coach Fellows and the team!

           

Scholastic Book Fair

The sale will be held the week after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26 – 30.  Books make great Christmas presents!  Proceeds from the sale will benefit the library at RCS.

FYI: There will also be an online purchasing opportunity beginning November 23.  See the Rockford Christian School Homepage on Black Friday, for the link to the site! 

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! 

Ski Club

Snow will be falling before you know it!! One of the BEST ways to have fun all winter long is to head over to CANNONSBURG for some skiing or boarding. RCS will once again be forming a Ski & Board Club. We had a great time last year, meeting twice a week to try and accommodate multiple schedules. And, we always had a cooler full of free Gatorade for thirsty students. This year, we would love to have 3 different themed nights:

1)     Cookies and hot chocolate

2)     Nachos and cheese

3)     Hot dogs and chips!

*We will start meeting right after Christmas break, and continuing through the month of February.

CANNONSBURG gives out special student rates when purchased in advance through our club. Parents- you too can get a reduced rate!! (These are still the same prices as last year!!!)

*Purchase your card now through our RCS club.

All forms & checks are due into the main office by November 16.

Lord willing, their tentative opening date is Thanksgiving Day.

P.E. News

11/14 – 11/15 – Scooter Games

11/21 – 11/22 – Happy Thanksgiving!

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 the environmental programs at RCS. Thank you for your support!

A week at a glance:

Family Time

This morning Thanks to Mr. Underwood and the 5^th graders for leading worship!

Be sure to ask your child to tell you about today’s Family Time.

Middle School News:

The middle school  students will be watching a portion of the G.R. Christian High School play on Wednesday afternoon.  They are putting on “The Wizard of OZ.”

*Buy tickets to see the whole show at the Center for Arts and Worship Website!  http://www.dcaw.org/events.php?eid=117

November 15, 16, 17

All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. 

Tickets are $8.00 or $10.00

Math News!

 Some of our Middle School 6-8th graders will take part if the AMC8 Math Contest on 

Tuesday, November 13 during 5th hour.

 Selected students will meet in the science room for lunch.

Hope it goes well!  

6th Grade Environmental Classroom News:

We will be taking our Preschool friends to Camp Roger on Wednesday and finishing our shelters on Friday.

Who is going to Camp this week?

No class from RCS

 “Operation Christmas Child” tradition.

Thanks for donations!

 We will begin packing Monday-Wednesday!  Watch the Home Bulletin for any items they still need donated!  It is not too late to donate (items or shipping money) to this cause if you forgot!  

I’m praying that you act justly.

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

Mr. Dave