I hope that you had a wonderful and restful Spring Break. I pray that you came back to school feeling refreshed and ready for the final 8 weeks of school. It’s all downhill from here—it goes fast from now until June 3!
Highlights from the home bulletin
Outdoor Footwear
Please make sure your children are wearing appropriate outdoor footwear for this time of year. The playground areas are still quite wet and muddy!
Donations
Kleenex Donations would be appreciated. Our supply is getting low and with the blossoming of spring approaching, many noses will be sneezing! Thank you.
Krispy Cream Donut Sale
The "Think Like a Scientist" iXplore class will be selling delicious Krispy Cream donuts for 75 cents each at break time tomorrow. If your child would like one, the teachers will be taking a count Today The Van Andel Institute is a research facility full of scientists who are working to cure many diseases. All proceeds will go to the Van Andel Purple Community.
Thank you!!!
The Compassion Club would like to thank the RCS community for the many donations in response to the Wear Blue for Flint Day event. We received 5 boxes of food that we will be donating to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. They have been delivered over spring break. Some members of the club also organized a small card writing station for RCS students to create cards for Flint residents who receive the food.
Focus on Your Future Event - Thursday, April 21st, 6:30 p.m.
If you are thinking about Grand Rapids Christian High School for your daughter or son in the next few years, please join us on Thursday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the library at Rockford Christian School
This special night is designated specifically for Rockford Christian Middle School students and their parents. As your child continues on through middle school, you might start to have questions about what is next, and how to best prepare your child for the academic and social transition to high school. Come and learn more about what the future holds for your child.
You will enjoy a pizza dinner as you hear from former Rockford Christian students about their experiences and about how we help our students acclimate to GRCHS. We'll talk about curriculum and answer your questions about class selection and preparation for high school. You'll learn about the admissions process including forms and upcoming annual admissions events. We can't wait to Focus on Your Future!
Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week is coming up! Mark your calendar for April 25-29 as a week where we can shower our teachers with love and appreciation. Look for an email early next week that will contain a link to a sign-up genius as a way to volunteer for various items. There will also be gift bags set up in the front lobby that you can fill with cards, gift cards and other special things!
Mom's Night Out
Join us for a super fun Mom's Night Out at The Local Epicurean for a Truffle Making Class!!
Who: All RCS Mom's preschool through 8th grade as well as teachers & staff are invited - spots are limited to the first 48 moms that sign up.
What: Truffle Making Class -Classic Truffle Learn the art of chocolate truffle making from an Epicurean chocolatier. Use unique ingredients to create your own custom truffles. Take home and enjoy your creations!
When: Friday April 29th 7pm
Where: The Local Epicurean 1440 Wealthy St., Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Why: To create community with the awesome moms at our school
Cost: Let's give a hip, hop hooray for the PTO who have generously donated a portion of funds to offset the total cost of this event. Ticket price will range between $24-$29 (depending on total attendance).
RSVP via e-mail to Trudy Holtz at trudyholtz@gmail.com. Please feel free to call Trudy with any questions at 616-443-3246 RSVP deadline: April 19th
Clothing Clearance
We are clearing out all RCS t-shirts, hoodies and sweatpants! T-shirts are $5 each or 3/$10. Hoodies and sweatpants are $10. Get yours before they are gone!!
Cell Phones for Africa
Do you happen to have any working but unused cell phones sitting around your home? We have just the place for them to be put to good use: Uganda.
Many of you may remember the Amani Children's Choir, a group of African children from Uganda who came to lead us in worship last spring. It seems they left a big impression on more than just our RCS students.
Jarrett Berends, a local high school student, is collecting usable cell phones for his senior project. Jarrett plans to share them with a church in Uganda. Jarrett writes, "Last year, a children's choir from Uganda came and sang in a chapel at my school. My family had the opportunity to have some of the children stay at our house. We came to know and love them. We also came to know the American missionaries that were guiding them on their trip across the USA. When I was trying to think of ideas for a senior project, I thought of this choir. The American missionaries said that one way the church could use some assistance is for pastors to have smartphones to contact each other. They currently have no easy way to do this. Uganda has no landline structure for their phones. The only way to communicate conveniently is through the use of cell phones. People in America often have old smartphones lying around after they upgrade to a newer device."
If you would like to donate, just bring the phones to the RCS office and give them to Mrs. Radius. We will get them to RCS parent and staff person Tami Redfield, who will get them to Jarrett to get to Uganda. Thanks for all of the help!
7th and 8th Graders
Save the date for the Western-themed Middle School Dance to be held on Friday, April 29, in the Middle School gym. This dance is for 7th and 8th graders from Rockford Christian and Grand Rapids Christian Middle Schools. We realize this event is on the same day as a track meet, however, this cannot be avoided as neither can be changed due to DJ availability and the GRACEAC scheduling process. We have moved the dance time back to run from 7:30pm until 9:30pm and we encourage kids to come after the track meet. We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes.
7th/8th grade parents, click here to sign up to help with the dance.
MakerSpace Theme Week –
The k-4 students had a great time with the MakerSpace Theme Week
April 11 – 15: we are in an Another Special Week at RCS
“iXplore Week” (Grades 5 – 8) and “Zoo Week” (Grade 4 SI)
Hot Lunch this wee
Tuesday, April 11
Upcoming Family Times
April 18 — Mr. VerMerris & 6th Graders (K – 8th)
April 25 — Devotional Groups (Led by Mr. Seinen and 8th graders)
Hot Lunch this week
Monday, April 11
1 Mini corn dogs, smiley potatoes, corn, carrots, fresh fruit
2 Nacho bag
Tuesday, April 12
1 Breaded chicken drumstick, whipped potatoes with gravy, carrots, dinner roll, fruit choice
2 Trix for kids
Wednesday, April 13
1 Macaroni & cheese, steamed broccoli, carrots, blueberry muffin, apple slices
2 Turkey sub bag
Thursday, April 14
1 Hamburger on bun with cheese, fun-size chips, baked beans, carrots/celery, strawberries
2 Warm pretzel and cheese
Friday, April 15
1 Pizza day: pepperoni/cheese pizza, hearty romaine garden salad, carrots, cherry tomatoes, apples, oranges, grapes
2 Banana split cereal bag
Monday, April 18
1 Chicken nuggets, corn muffin, fresh carrots, corn, fruit choice
2 Nacho bag
Tuesday, April 19
1 Cinnamon french toast, sausage link, potato wedge, apple juice, oranges, bananas
2 Trix for kids
Learning Commons
3rd graders kicked off a 3 week reading incentive program called “No Bones About It...Reading is Great!” in conjunction with their science unit studying bones and muscles. As a reward for reading, they will receive “bones”. We will conclude with a fun party: assembling our skeletons, eating bone shaped cookies, drinking “healthy for bones” milk, and playing the Boney Pokey.
6th Environmental Classroom news for this week
With iXplore Week occurring this week, it is not a “normal” week in the 6th grade environmental program since the students will be in a variety of classes. Our normal week begins next week with the 6th grade environmental students leading in our RCS Family Time--”When I In Awesome Wonder”
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.
Upcoming dates for April
Monday-Friday, April 11-15: iExplore Week (Middle School) and Zoo week (4th graders)
Thursday, April 21
Focus on Your Future Event
Friday, April 29
7th/8th Dance with GRCMS
Mid mark, Quarter 4
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
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