Blog Update Tuesday October 14 -

I hope that you had a good weekend!

Grandfriends’ Day

Thanks for all you did! We can’t do Grandfriends’ Day without all your help!

 

Yearbook Cover Contest - Entries Due next Monday, October 20!

All kindergarten through 8th grade students may submit an ORIGINAL cover to the contest (that is, only covers that are non-computer-aided, non-parent-aided, or non-relative-aided work will be eligible).

Cover entries must contain all five of the following items:

Our school theme: "Be Strong in the Lord"

Our theme verse: Ephesians 6:10-11

Rockford Christian School

2014-2015

Your name and grade in pencil ON THE BACK only!

All entries submitted must be colored with marker; no crayon or colored pencil entries will be accepted. Paper size must be 8 ½ X 11 and white, although you may color it however you would like. Mr. Burgess 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. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kim Wierenga at kwierenga@grcs.org 

Parent-Teacher Conference Babysitting

Parents, do you need someone to watch your children while you attend Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 16 (3:45-8:00), and Tuesday, October 21 (1:15-5:30)?  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, during these Conference times 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 middle school hallway.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Oren SOren@GRCS.ORG

Parent-Teacher Conference Schedules

Have you seen your conference schedule? If not, please contact the office for your conference time(s).

 

In Sympathy

Last Tuesday morning, our friends at South Christian High School lost teacher and golf coach Rod VanDyke in a tragic accident.  In reading about his life, a portrait of a wonderful man is revealed.  Legendary coach John Wooden gave the advice, “Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make friendship a fine art, drink deeply from good books - especially the Bible, build a shelter against a rainy day, give thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every day.”  It looks as though Mr. VanDyke lived that kind of life.  Please pray for the VanDyke family and the South Christian community. 

Hearing & Vision Screening

The screening is provided by the Kent County Health Department and will take place on Monday and Tuesday, October 27 and 28.

Vision: PK, 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th

Hearing: PK, K, 2nd and 4th

If your child is not scheduled for a particular screening and you would like them to be screened, please contact the school office.

 

Learning Commons News

Please ask your student about books they have checked out from the library. They would love to share them with you! Reading together is a fun and relaxing way to spend time with your child and promotes literacy. Be aware of which day is their library day and remind them to return books promptly

Family Time News

Thank you to the 8th graders for sharing their faith journeys with us.

Ask your child about it.

There will be no Family Time on Monday, October 20, due to the short week.  Our next Family Time will be on Monday, October 27, when we kick-off our annual Operation Christmas Child project

This week at a glance

Tuesday October 14

Camp Roger

2nd grade AM

Wednesday October 15

Camp Roger

Spanish Immersion AM

1st grade PM

Thursday October 16

Camp Roger

Kindergarten Am

Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4:00-8:00 PM

Transportation News - Friday, October 17, 2014

Parents whose students ride RPS buses will need to pick-up their students at 3:20 p.m. (regular dismissal time) on Friday, October 17. RPS has a half day that day. The GRCS buses will be running on their normal schedule.

I’m praying that you have a great week!

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

Mr. Dave