Monday, April 21, 2014

Blog Update Monday April 21, 2014


I pray you had a blessed Easter!

 Art Show and Open House for Retirees on Tuesday, May 27.
We would like to invite all of you to our end-of-year Student Art Show and Open House for Retirees on Tuesday, May 27.
We will be celebrating the retirement of three long-time RCS and GRCS employees:
Mrs. Pat VanderLaan
Ms. Sharon Velthouse
Mr. Mark Worst
Please join us in thanking these three individuals for all they have given to bless our Christian school community through the years.
The event will run from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  We hope to see you there.

iXplore week
Thank you to the following nine middle school students who participated in the Communication and Broadcasting iXplore Class:  Austin, Ben, Devin, Emma, Henry, Jorie, Julia, Katie and Quincy.  They are putting together the story of iXplore at Rockford Christian.  The students have been busy writing, interviewing, filming, editing and producing.  They will continue the video-editing process during advisory time this week.  The students and staff in all the different iXplore classes had a wonderful time of learning together as these videos will show.  We will let you know when these are posted to our school YouTube channel.

Severe Weather Policy
Should severe weather occur during school hours, students will not be sent home. If a Tornado Watch occurs, students will remain in school with necessary precautions taken and dismissal at the regular time. Should a Tornado Warning be issued, students will be sent to a designated area within the school and will not leave until the all clear signal is given. After-school activities will be canceled if a Tornado Watch is in effect at the site of the scheduled activity at 3:00 p.m. If a Tornado Watch is in effect at the site of a scheduled evening activity one hour before the beginning of that activity, the activity will be canceled. (Grand Rapids Christian Schools Policy Handbook)

May 1 - 5th/6th Environmental Open House
We are planning to host our annual Environmental Open House for interested families at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, May 1st.  This will be an opportunity for prospective students and their families to hear from Ms. Barrett and Mr. VerMerris about what we are planning not only for 6th grade next year but some of the new ideas we have for 5th grade as we expand the Environmental Program from a one-year to a two-year experience.  While current 4th and 5th grade families will want to attend for sure, other interested parents are invited to attend and learn more about the program for coming years.

6th Grade Environmental Classroom this Week
Wednesday--Adopt-A-Highway Clean-up  Pray for nice weather!!
Friday--Students helping at Frederik Meijer Gardens

Scholastic Spring Book Fair will be held during the school day on May 1 and 2 and the evening of May 1 during the Environmental Open House. It will be a 'Buy-one-get-one-free' sale and only available at the school (no online sales). It's a great opportunity for stocking up on summer reading material and supporting our library.

Tue 4/22/2014
Third Grade (Camp Roger)AM

Tomorrow April 22,
It is a busy and very unusual day.  We have kindergarten screening going on all morning and the 7th graders on a Spanish field trip to Calvin College for a Spanish-language chapel.

Wed 4/23/2014
Camp Roger Preschool AM
Camp: 1st Grade PM

Thu 4/24/2014
Camp: Kindergarten AM
Camp: 2nd Grade PM

Thank you for all you do for God’s Kingdom!
Mr. Dave

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