I hope you had a good weekend with your friends and family!
Some of you know my sister Amy. Amy's husband got a job in Florida. I'm telling you for two reasons - one so you can pray. Amy and her two kids are flying out Friday. The 2nd reason is I will not be at school on Thursday and Friday so I can spend time with her.
Highlights from the home bulletin
The RCS Staff wishes to thank the PTO for the beautiful new refrigerator that the PTO purchased and donated to school. This new fridge replaces an old one that died in the first semester and gives ample storage room not only for the teachers' lunches but for other supplies that are brought in for classes or events at school. Thanks to the PTO for continuing its great care for the RCS staff!
Rockford Christian's After School Care
Please welcome Andrea Velzen, a Calvin College art education student, and Kirk Groenenboom, a Calvin College early childhood education major, to Rockford Christian as our new After School Care (ASC) co-directors. Kirk already started in January, and Andrea will start today. They are both excited to work with the kids in After School Care!
Middle School Skating Party on February 8
On Monday evening, February 8, there will be a middle school skating party with students from RCS and GR Christian Middle School at Woodland Skating Rink in Grand Rapids. The event is from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., and RCS will provide a bus leaving school at 6:00 and returning at 9:00 to help with transportation. A few RCS parents will also be chaperoning, along with GRCMS parents. If you have questions, contact Rachael Segard at 616-648-4380.
8th Grade Presents: "Peter Pan" on February 5
Make sure that you have the 8th Grade Class Play penciled in on your calendar for Friday, February 5! The play will be performed as a dress rehearsal for the students at school that afternoon, and the regular evening performance with full make-up, costumes and effects, begins at 7:00 p.m. that evening. This year the 8th graders chose to perform the well-known story of "Peter Pan," and your evening at the play will guarantee many laughs; this is a great idea for a family night out!
Family Time News
Thank you to Dan, Ms. Barrett’s friend from Crossroads Church, for leading us in Family Time today (and filling in for Brad Klaver, who was unable to make it because of illness). He talked about how Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness (Matt.4). Mr. Kuiper led our praise time. Ask your student about this Family Time.
Family Time Next Week
I’m in charge of Family Time next Monday and I’ll be giving my testimony. Mr. Kuiper will lead the praise time.
Hot Lunch
Please remind your children that, if they order hot lunch, they must pick up the item they ordered. We do not want to waste food, and we need to keep accurate counts so that what is ordered in the morning is available at lunch.
Wednesday, February 3
1 Soft shell beef taco, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, spanish rice, black beans, corn, cantaloupe
2 Turkey sub bag
Thursday, February 4,
1 Hamburger on a bun with cheese, fun-size chips, baked beans, fresh strawberries
2 Warm pretzel & cheese
Friday, February 5
1 Macaroni and cheese, steamed broccoli, fresh carrots, mini chocolate chip muffin, apple slices
2 Banana split cereal bag
Monday, February 8
1 Orange chicken bowl, rice, oriental blend vegetables. mandarin oranges and pineapple, fortune cookie
2 Nacho bag
Tuesday, February 9
1 Cinnamon french toast, sausage link, potato wedges, apple juice, orange wedges, bananas
2 Trix for kids
Learning Commons
MAPS testing continues…
1st grade: Thursday at 9:00
2nd grade: Wednesday at 11:00 and next Monday at 11:00
3rd grade: Tuesday at 11:00 and next Tuesday at 11:00
4th grade: Thursday at 11:15
Spanish Immersion: Thursday at 11:15
7th grade: Tuesday at 9:30
The Middle School Makerspace has gotten off to a great start! We have a lot of enthusiastic cardboard arcade game designers in the computer lab on Thursday and Friday lunch breaks. All Middle School students are welcome to join, even if they did not come to the first two sessions. We hope to have our games completed and our arcade operational by mid-March.
ANNOUNCING THE RETURN OF BIRTHDAY BOOKS!
Parents, a very special box just appeared in the RCS Media Center. It's filled with beautiful brand-new picture books that are waiting to be "adopted" as a gift to Rockford Christian to celebrate your child! If you would like to purchase a Birthday Book and donate it to the school in your child's name, please stop by the Media Center any time during school hours. We will gratefully accept cash and checks after you make your choice, and your child can be the first to check the book out. Questions? Contact Sandy Swartzentruber or Bonnie McGinnis in the Media Center at 574-6428.
5th Environmental Classroom news for this week
On Wednesday, Feb. 3, the 5th grade environmental students will be going to Blandford Nature Center in the afternoon. They will be learning about vertebrates.
6th Grade Environmental Classroom news for this week
The 6th graders will use tomorrow afternoon to count money and roll the coins following their recent Lollipop Sale. The money raised from the selling of these lollipops will help in reducing the expenses of their upcoming learning opportunities to AuSable Institute and Sleeping Bear.
On Friday, they will be out in the woods writing a paraphrase of their recent memory work--Psalm 8.
PE News news for this week
Reminder: All students must wear tennis shoes for PE. If they do not have their tennis shoes they are not able to participate as regular shoes make scuffs on the gym floor. for 5th-8th grade they will lose half their participation points for the day if they do not have their shoes.
1-4th Paddles/Balloons
5-8th Badminton Round Robin/Bracket Play
7th & 8th Badminton Quiz Tuesday, February 9 th (10 points)
Healthy Heart Fun Run Tuesday February 16!!!!
Upcoming dates
Thursday February 4,
Kindergarten to Camp Roger am
3rd Grade to Camp Roger pm
Friday February 5,
4th Grade to Camp Roger pm
8th Grade Play,, 7pm – 8pm
Monday February 8,
Ski Club 5pm – 8pm
MS Skating Party 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Wednesday February 10 – Fri, February 12
6th Grade Environmental Classroom Goes to AuSable Institute of Environmental Studies
5th Grade to Camp Roger The School day
Thursday February 11,
PTO Meeting,6:30pm – 7:30pm
Tuesday February 16,
ki Club,6pm – 8pm
Tuesday February 18
Mid-mark, Quarter 3
Family Winterfest at Camp Roger TIME?
Friday February 19 – Monday February 22
No school, winter break
Tuesday February 23,
Ski Club 6pm – 8pm
Thursday,February 25,
Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4pm – 8pm
7th/8th Choir Concert with GRCMS 7th/8th Choir, 7:30pm
Friday February 26,
Daddy/Daughter,7pm – 9pm
I would love to continue to pray for you and your family. If you would like to let me know any prayer requests, I would be happy to pray.
I’m praying that you have a great week!
Thanks for all that you do for God’s kingdom!
Mr. Dave
