Blog Update Monday, October 7, 2013

I had a good weekend.  I hope you did too!

URGENT NEED FOR AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROVIDER

We are still looking for an individual to staff our After School Care program. This is an hourly position. The program is held Monday-Friday, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Please contact the school office if you or someone you know might be interested in this position.

Pumpkin Sale

The 2^nd graders are selling pumpkins at morning recess from 10:30-10:55pm. The small pumpkins are $1.00. All the profits will be donated to a charity of our choice.

School Pictures were taken last week. Our scheduled re-take date is Monday, November 11. Picture orders should arrive in approximately three weeks.

Parent/Teacher Conferences - October 10 & 15

Conference schedules were sent home. Please contact the office if you have not seen your schedule.

Conference Night Child Care

Parents, do you need someone to watch your children while you attend Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 10, and Tuesday, October 15?  If so, you have a fun and friendly option to choose right here at school!  8th graders will be offering their babysitting services, complete with activities planned, from 3:45-8:00 p.m. on these conference nights in order to raise money for their class trip to Mackinaw City in May.  Take advantage of this convenient and entertaining (or educational if your child needs to get some homework done!) opportunity, and help to support the 8th graders with a donation. Sign in/out will be in the band/music room. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Oren. Thanks!

Lost and Found

Lost and Found has grown quite large. Please check the Lost & Found table during conferences. Any items left at Thanksgiving Vacation will be donated to New 2 You

Yearbook Cover Contest

Yearbook cover contest began October 1 and runs through October 15.  All Kindergarten through 8th grade ORIGINAL, non computer aided, parent aided, or relative aided work will be eligible.  It must contain our School Theme, "Rooted in Love," our Theme Verse, Ephesians 3:17b-19, as well as "Rockford Christian School", and  "2013-2014".   Please put your name and grade in pencil on the back of your entry.  DO NOT put your name on the front.  All entries must be submitted with marker, no crayon or colored pencil entries will be accepted.  Paper size must be 8 1/2 x 11 and white (You may color it whatever color you like!).  We will be selecting 2 winners, one for the front cover and one for the back cover.  All entries will be displayed after the winners are chosen by Mr. Burgess.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Solle or Mrs. Wierenga. Entries should be turned in to the school office.

Moms In Touch

Praying together provides hope and strength to moms who carry heavy burdens for their children. Join us while we pray for our children and our school.

Moms In Prayer meets every Tuesday at 2:45 p.m. at Rockford Christian School. If you have questions, please contact Julie DeGraaf 648-9786 or Jen Cool 430-0336

Family Time

Thank you to Mrs. Velthouse’s  Brother who came in to talk to us about family roots.  Ask your child this Family Time.

Thank you

The middle school students on Thursday had a beautiful day as we went to ArtPrize.  Yes I went also!

Thank you to Michael and Kim Fedrigo who accompanied me on the trip

Prayer Requests

Pray for the conferences to run smoothly.

If you have any Prayer Requests, I will put them up on the monitors!  I would love to pray for you and your family!!

RCMS/GRCMS Roller Skating Party - October 7 (6:30-8:30 p.m.)

This is sponsored by GRCMS PTO and held at Woodland Skating Rink for grades 5-8. Admission is $5; regular skate rental included; additional $2 for in-line skate rental. Students should not arrive before 6:25 p.m. (the doors do not open until 6:30 p.m.); students must remain in the building at all times; food must be eaten in the snack bar area only; students are expected to be on their best behavior. The party will be chaperoned by GRCMS parents. If your child has a question or concern, they should find a chaperone to help them. Questions? Contact Stacy Koetje at 915-7358.

Grand Friends’ Day

One of the best days of the year!!!!  Thank you to all the volunteers!

A week at a glance

Tonight October 7

MS Roller Skating Party (Woodland)

Thursday October 10

Conferences

Friday October 11

Camp Roger

4^th Grade AM

5^th Grade PM

Make sure you pay attention to the weather on camp days!!!

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

Mr. Dave