I hope you had a good weekend with your friends and family! It was beautiful out!
Highlights from the home bulletin
End-of-Year Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, May 31, 3:45 - 5:15 p.m.
It has been one of our traditions over the past few years to host an end-of-year ice cream social to celebrate our RCS community and to say a final "thank you" to RCS staff members that are transitioning to new roles in life.
We are planning this event for Tuesday afternoon, May 31, from 3:45 - 5:15 outside the front entrance of school. We will have shaved ice this year (instead of ice cream), and you can come-and-go as you are able in order to fellowship and connect with the following staff members to say "thanks" and "see you later."
Below are the names of those staff members that are transitioning to new roles, either teaching, retirement, or other chapters of life:
Chris Sharda - 1st grade
Brent Seinen - 7th grade
Lori DeVries - Elementary Spanish
Sarah VanderVeen - P.E.
Janet Prins - Middle School Spanish
Barbie Fahlen - Spanish Immersion
Jane Bouwkamp - Athletic Director
Our 2016 Fun Run Sponsors Were:
Baker/Holtz CPA and Advisors
Brian Boven- 5 Star Realty
Buffalo Wild Wings
Cards of Wood
Centerline Engineering
Discount Door
Foot and Ankle Specialists
Mercy Health
Ram Die Corporation
Rockford Restoration
Tooling Systems Group
THANK YOU to these amazing companies! Without their financial support our Fun Run would not be as "fun"!
Kids' Club
Kid's Club will be open from 7:30 - 3:15 during the final week of school if you still need childcare during the school day. However, we need you to contact the office to indicate you will use it in order to make sure we have extra support for Lisa (if there are going to be a number of kids using it). Please call or e-mail Mrs. Radius if you plan to use it next week and indicate which days and times: 574-6400 or kradius@grcs.org
Please note that there will be NO after-school care on Friday, June 3. School dismisses at noon on June 3 for the summer.
Transportation News
Friday, May 27 - No RPS Busing, Parent drop-off & pick-up.
GRCS buses run as normal.
Lost & Found
Please check out the Lost & Found table in the front lobby. Anything left after June 10 will be donated to New 2 You.
Campbell Labels for Education
In the past few years participation in Labels for Education® has declined and as a result, Campbell has come to the very difficult decision to wind down the LFE program. The good news is nothing changes this program year. There will be changes for next year's program starting August 1, 2016. We will continue to support American kids through our Grand Stand for SchoolsSMsweepstakes and our community efforts which we annually contribute $70 million in food and funding to tackle obesity and hunger amongst our country's most vulnerable families.
If you have been collecting labels, please drop them off in the RCS office no later than May 27th so that we can take advantage of the program before it ends.
Sunflower Seeds Sale
The first graders of RCS are selling sunflower seeds grown and harvested in their own First Grade Garden. Packages of 30 seeds are being sold for 50 cents each. All proceeds from their sales will go directly to Kids' Food Basket. Now is the time for planting! The first graders would like your help in sowing these seeds in many different places! Please consider buying packages for neighbors, relatives, and friends. Packages of sunflower seeds are available for purchase in the RCS office and during morning recess by the first grade classroom. Thank you for your support!
Book Drive
We have an opportunity to bless students in the Grand Rapids Public Schools with books to encourage and inspire them over the summer. As you are spring cleaning and you find any children's books that you would like to donate, please send them to school with your child. We will have a box in the library to collect the books and we will be collecting until June 3.
Yearbook
Start ordering your yearbook today. Please note that online ordering is also available this year!! http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01045598 If you have questions about ordering please contact Kim Wierenga kwierenga@grcs.org
Family Time
Ask your student about this Family Time which was led by Mr. Dave and Pastor Jon.
Upcoming Family Times
Tuesday, May 31
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Final 8th Bible Project Family Time (Final Time for 8th Grade
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(K – 8th)
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Friday, June 3
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8:45 Last Day of School Family Time
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(K – 8th)
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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.
Hot Lunch this week
Monday, May 23
1 Chicken nuggets, fun size chips, snap peas with hummus, watermelon, strawberries
2 Nacho bag
Tuesday, May 24
1 Breakfast for lunch: Pillsbury mini pancakes, cheese omelet, sausage link, potato triangle, orange wedges/bananas
2 Trix for kids
Wednesday, May 25
1 Taco salad in edible bowl, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, sour cream, black beans, corn, cantaloupe melon
2 Turkey sub bag
Thursday, May 26
1 Ham and cheese on pretzel roll, fun size chips, carrots, celery with hummus, fruit choice
2 Warm pretzel & cheese
Friday, May 27
1 Cheesy bread with marinara, garden salad, veggies, fruit choice
2 Banana split cereal bag
Monday, May 30
Memorial day
Tuesday, May 31
1 Carnival menu: hot dog on bun, caramel smart popcorn, vegetable choice, watermelon, lemonade cup, ice cream sundae cup
2 Trix for kids
Wednesday, June 1
1 Breaded chicken day, french fries, dinner roll or muffin, vegetable choice, fruit choice
2 Turkey sub bag
Thursday, June 2
1 Domino’s pizza: pepperoni/cheese pizza, assorted fun chips, carrots/celery/broccoli, watermelon & strawberries
2 Warm pretzel & cheese
Friday, June 3
½ day--summer vacation!
Learning Commons
Calling all books! All library books were due last Friday, May 20! Please help your student find and return their library books. The Learning Commons team will be doing inventory and other end of the year tasks.
All Middle School students are welcome to join us at the Makerspace in the computer lab during lunch breaks. Our final challenge ended Friday, May 20, but there are plenty of other fun things to do. Come and check it out!
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.
A Week at a Glance
Tuesday, May 24
5th to Blandford Nature Center
Tuesday, May 31,
End-of-Year Ice Cream Social
3:45 - 5:15 p.m
Wednesday, May 25– Friday, May 27,
5th at Camp Roger for three days in the woods
Thursday, May 26,
Field Day activities. Pre-Decker
Friday, May 27
2nd grade Field Trip to downtown Rockford.
7th 8th Grade Exams
Monday, May May 30,
No School - Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 31,
End-of-Year Ice Cream Social
3:45 - 5:15 p.m.
Upcoming dates for Summer
June 8 – August 22, 2016
Summer Break
Monday, August 29, 2016
First Day of School for 2016-2017 (Half Day)
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
