Blog update 10/11

I hope you all had a great weekend!! It was gorgeous weather outside that God gave us!

On Friday
The 6th grade had Mr. and Mrs. Warners, parents of Mr. Phil from Camp Roger, come to show them African animal pictures.

Family Time
Thanks to Mrs. Lori DeVries and Mr. Mark Kuiper for leading singing today in Family Time!

A week at a glance
A short week this week due to Christian Educators' Association (CEA) Convention.

Who is going to Camp Roger?
October 10th and 11th: the 8th grade All Day
October 10th: the 7th grade for the morning


Live By the Spirit
The fruit of the Spirit is "Faithfulness" this month.
Galatians 5:22-25

Another passage about ”Faithfulness” is
Genesis 24:27
saying, “Praise be to the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not abandoned his kindness and faithfulness to my master. As for me, the LORD has led me on the journey to the house of my master’s relatives.”

P.E.
We are starting fitness testing.
The 5 tests are
Sit & reach,
Pull-ups,
Shuttle Run done .
Sit-ups done
Mile run done

Crocs for Christmas
The 2nd annual Crocs for Christmas event is going on now through Oct. 28. Please bring in your new or gently used shoes of any size, color, or style! These shoes will be sent to Christian Light Ministries, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The drop off box is in the front of school. Thank you so much!

If you have any Prayer Requests, I would love to pray for you and your family!! I will put it up on the monitors so others can pray too, or I don’t have to put on the monitors Email me at dworst@grcs.org.

Have a GREAT WEEK Pray For Me; Then I’ll Pray For You.

Thanks for all that you do for God’s kingdom!
Mr.Dave

Grandfriends' Day
I had a great day on Friday, which was Grandfriends' Day. I enjoyed talking to everyone. Thanks to all of the volunteers that helped make for a great day!

Bike-a-Thon: If you have a photo of the Bike-a-Thon, e-mail it to Mr. Dave at dworst@grcs.org. He will put it up on the monitors. Also, it might go in the yearbook!

Yearbook
The Annual Yearbook Cover Contest will begin on Monday, October 3 and end Monday, October 17. All students (k-8) are encouraged to enter! All they need to do is create a masterpiece that will be either or front (1st place) or back (2nd place) cover. Entries must be done on white (not off-white or paper w/ flecks) 8 1/2 x 11 paper and done in marker (not crayon, pencil, pen, or colored pencil - these just don't work well). Also, entries must have the following characteristics - Rockford Christian School, 2011-2012, the theme for this year, as well as the verse. Entries without these things will not be chosen. (The 8th grade yearbook staff and Mr. Burgess vote on the winners.) Student names should be written in pencil on the back and, if they choose, they may put their name and/or initials on the image they create (very small).
Entries can be turned in in the office.
Also, pre-ordering begins this week. The home bulletin will have details regarding that.

Live By the Spirit
The fruit of the Spirit is "Faithfulness" this month.
Galatians 5:22-25

Rockford Care & Concern
Please continue in prayer for RCS parent Ann-Florence Andre-Pearson (mother of Ocean, 3rd grade), who traveled to the Mayo Clinic for an emergency procedure. She has been fighting a difficult infection in her body for many months, and we pray for wisdom for the medical staff treating her and for full healing and strength for Ann-Florence and patience and strength for her family


Please be in prayer for the family of Scott and Leesa Christophel. Scott’s father was recently diagnosed with cancer and will be moved from Indiana up to Michigan soon. Pray for grace, peace, and strength for his father and the family as they seek to provide care for him.

Blog update 9/26

P.E.
We are starting fitness testing this week.
The 5 tests are
Mile run,
Sit & reach,
Sit-ups,
and Pull-ups.
The Shuttle Run is done
Students are asked to bring an extra pair of gym shoes that can stay at school. Having an indoor-only pair of shoes will really help us maintain our beautiful gym floor.

Art Prize
It was great on Friday! I went with the middle school; it was a beautiful day!!!

Hot Lunch
will start on September 26.

Paws With a Cause
We have PAWS coming this Wednesday, the 28th, for preschool around 10!!! I'm excited!


Thank you for your interest in supporting Paws With A Cause® and our efforts to serve people with disabilities through custom-trained Assistance Dogs. Our organization has varied needs for our many programs. The following is a list of items frequently used by our organization. We would be grateful for new or very gently used items. Please note that in some cases we request certain brand names to provide consistency. Thank you for your consideration and generosity.
Wish List

Dog biscuits (all sizes except Large) Creamy peanut butter
Portable water dishes Buster® cubes and Jolly® balls
Kong® toys and treat holders Nylabone® Dura Chew chew bones
Tennis balls, Grooming scissors
Gentle Leader® Headcollars, Dremel® nail trimming kit
Dog crates Grooming table
Exercise pens Portable grooming tub
Little Tykes® playground Agility table
Wheel chairs 8½ x11 copy paper
Paper towels Rubber gloves
Window cleaner Paper plates
Carabiner® clips Nature’s Miracle® cleaning supplies
5 gallon buckets with lids AA and AAA batteries
Ziploc® gallon size bags Chamois absorbent towels
RW DVDs (standard and mini sizes)
Gift cards to Lowes, Home Depot, and Pet Supply Stores

A week at a glance
School Pictures
Today, September 26 was
- Grades K-2, 6-8
- M/W/F PreK & M/W/Th PreK’s
Tuesday, September 27
Grades 3-5
T/Th PreK AM; Absentees


4 more days until Grandfriends’ Day on Friday, Sept. 30!!
If you have a photo with your Grandfriend, I will put it on the tv monitors if you email me by Wednesday
at dworst@grcs.org

Bike-a-Thon
Saturday 3:00-6:00 p.m.

The theme this year
is "Live by the Spirit"
This month our focus is "Kindness."
Galatians 5:22-25

Prayer Requests
If you have any Prayer Requests, I would love to pray for you and your family!! I will put it up on the monitors so others can pray too, or I don’t have to put on the monitors Email me
at dworst@grcs.org

Have a GREAT WEEK Pray For Me; Then I’ll Pray For You.

Thanks for all that you do for God’s kingdom! D. W.

Blog update 9/19

P.E.
Students are asked to bring an extra pair of gym shoes that can stay at school. Having an indoor-only pair of shoes will really help us maintain our beautiful gym floor.

Miss Modert will be a student assistant here at Rockford Christian working with Mr. Farrell in the gym. She is a student at Cornerstone University.


Hot Lunch
will start next week on September 26

The theme this year
is "Live by the Spirit"
This month our focus is "Kindness."
Galatians 5:22-25

Announcement Deadline
Please have announcements for the Home Bulletin to the office by 3 p.m. on the Friday before.

Campbell Labels & Box Tops
Is your countertop overflowing with labels and box tops you collected over the summer? Be sure to bring them in! This helps our 5th graders with further educational opportunities.

Prayer Requests,
If you have any Prayer Requests, I would love to pray for you and your family!! I will put it up on the monitors so others can pray too, or I don’t have to put on the monitors Email me at dworst@grcs.org

On Friday, September 9
We had our first Fire Drill we need to do some Fire, Tornado, and Lockdown Drills throughout the year to let the students know how to be safe!!!

A week at a glance
Camp Roger
Tuesday September 20 Kindergarten in the AM
Tuesday September 20 1ST in the PM

Friday the middle school is going to art prize 2011
The middle school students are going to enjoy some art in Grand Rapids
Until Next Time
We have PAWS coming on the 28th around 10!!! I'm excited. FOR Preschool

Paws With a Cause
Thank you for your interest in supporting Paws With A Cause® and our efforts to serve people with disabilities through custom-trained Assistance Dogs. Our organization has varied needs for our many programs. The following is a list of items frequently used by our organization. We would be grateful for new or very gently used items. Please note that in some cases we request certain brand names to provide consistency. Thank you for your consideration and generosity.

Dog biscuits (all sizes except Large) Creamy peanut butter
Portable water dishes Buster® cubes and Jolly® balls
Kong® toys and treat holders Nylabone® Dura Chew chew bones
Tennis balls Grooming scissors
Gentle Leader® Headcollars Dremel® nail trimming kit
Dog crates Grooming table
Exercise pens Portable grooming tub
Little Tykes® playground Agility table
Wheel chairs 8½ x11 copy paper
Paper towels Rubber gloves
Window cleaner Paper plates
Carabiner® clips Nature’s Miracle® cleaning supplies
5 gallon buckets with lids AA and AAA batteries
Ziploc® gallon size bags Chamois absorbent towels

RW DVDs (standard and mini sizes)
Gift cards to Lowes, Home Depot, and Pet Supply Stores

Thank you for your support!

Thank you for your support!

Mr. Dave

Welcome back!

Did you know?

The Grand Rapids Press recently highlighted Junior cross country runner Julia Bos. Go to the http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-5198506437149230066
She is a graduate of RCS

The Home Bulletin
will arrive at your house with your youngest student at RCS on Tuesdays. It contains important information and will help keep you aware of any changes or additions to the school calendar throughout the school year. You can also find the bulletin and other important information on our website at www.grcs.org/Rockford.

middle school
The entire middle school went to Wabises County Park this past thursday for their mixer. It was a great day and way to get to know each other better.


Peanut Free
Just a reminder that we continue to be a “peanut free” school. No peanut products are allowed at school. Any questions, contact the school office

Hot Lunch
will start the week of September 26. Sign-up forms came home already. Turn them in this week.

The theme this year
is Live by the Spirit

The fruit of the Spirit is . . . kindness.” This month
Galatians 5:22-25

Home Bulletin Announcement Deadline
Please have announcements to the office by 3 p.m. on the Friday before.

Campbell Labels & Box Tops
Is your countertop overflowing with labels and box tops you collected over the summer? Be sure to bring them in! This helps our 5th graders with further educational opportunities.

BAC/Kids Club.
You must fill out an enrollment form with the school office if you are going to use either BAC or Kids Club. BAC is available from 7:30 a.m. until 8:20 a.m. before school for students in grades PreK-8; After school care runs from 3:15 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. for students in grades Pre K-8.

I hope that you had a great summer!!!

A note from Amy Worst:
Early reminder to all the Crocs lovers....don't go to goodwill with your old ones...save them for the Crocs for Christmas event starting October 1! These all get collected and sent out to Christian Light Ministries in Haiti! Looking to get over 200 pairs of Crocs this year! : )
Amy is my sister.

Welcome back,
Mrs. Kortman! RCS
Pre-School Teacher
Mrs. Burgess!
Spanish Immersion Kindergarten
Mrs. Faber
She’s going to teach 1st grade in the afternoon
Mrs. Underwood is in the mornings
Miss Wesseling
Art
Ms. Tanis
7th Grade Homeroom and 7th & 8th Science

If you have any Prayer Requests, I would love to pray for you and your family!! I will put it up on the monitor so others can pray too, or I don’t have to put up here. Email at dworst@grcs.org

Until Next Time

Mr. Dave

Blog Update 6/6

This sunset picture is from Wabisis Lake

I hope that you all had a great weekend!

Family Time today
Thanks to the 8th grade students who shared their reflections on their time at Rockford Christian this morning

The 8th grade is going be taking exams today and tomorrow

8th Grade Graduation
Graduation will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, in the RCS Worship Center. You are invited to join us in celebrating this special event.
I will miss you all!!!!!

No Rockford Public Transportation
at the end of the day on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

P.E.
We will conclude this week with the base games unit.

One more week at a glance:

Monday

Today and tomorrow are exams.
3rd Grade Blast Factory 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 8,

4th grade Party
5th Bike Hike
7th MI Adventure 8:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
6th Grade will be going to their GGAs at Camp Roger

Thursday, June 9

1st Pool Party PM
2nd Grade Blast Factory 12:45-2:45 p.m.

Friday, June 10
Last day of school for the 2010-2011 school year (full day)
Join us for our last Family Time of the year as we reflect on God’s goodness. Join us at 8:45-9:30

They’re Here!

The much awaited 2010-11 RCS Yearbooks have arrived! Pre-purchased yearbooks will be handed out to students today, June 6, and tomorrow, June 7, in the front lobby at the end of the school day. Students will be dismissed by class to pick up their yearbooks,

A limited number of extra yearbooks will be available for purchase at the cost of $25 at the end of the day (3:15 p.m.) tomorrow, June 7.

Reminder
No more Hot Lunch.

Please encourage students to return their books. The library will not have scheduled classes this week.

Amy Worst is going back to Haiti.
This is Amy’s 3rd trip and this time she is going for a month!
She will be returning to Haiti by herself on June 8 and will be staying through till July 6.
You can visit her blog at: http://amyworst.blogspot.com/

Have a GREAT SUMMER

Pray For Me; Then I’ll Pray For You.

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

D W

Blog Update 5/31

I hope that you all had a great Memorial Day!

Family Time next week 6/6
All school
Monday, June 6:
8th grade reflections

P.E.
We will conclude the year with the base games unit.

This week at a glance:

Wednesday, Jun 1
The 6TH grade Environmental Classroom is going up to Sleeping Bear thru 06/03/11.

Friday, Jun 3
The Kindergarten is going to Townsend Park.
The 4th grade class is going to PJ Hoffmaster State Park.

Next Monday and Tuesday are exams for the 8th grade.

They’re Here!
The much awaited 2010-11 RCS Yearbooks have arrived! Pre-purchased yearbooks will be handed out to students on Monday, June 6, and Tuesday, June 7, in the front lobby at the end of the school day. Students will be dismissed by class to pick up their yearbooks,

A limited number of extra yearbooks will be available for purchase at the cost of $25 at the end of the day (3:15 p.m.) on Tuesday, June 7.

Hot Lunch
Just a reminder: the last Hot Lunch day is this Friday, June 3.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to Nick Ignatoski, Bailey Kolenda, Jordan Falk, Kaitlynn Kimmel and Tristan Fuller!
This past year a group of student writers met after school to practice and hone their writing skills. The first seven weeks were devoted to writing an essay on a topic of their choice. The second seven weeks were spent writing poems and stories. By the middle of February the essays were sent to a contest run by Creative Communication and, at the end of April, their poems were also sent to Creative Communications. All the students waited anxiously to see if their essay or poem would be accepted for publication.
For over eighteen years, Creative Communication has proudly brought recognition to student writers. Students from all over the United States send in essays to this contest. We are proud to announce that Nick Ignatoski and Bailey Kolenda had their essays accepted for publication. Jordan Falk, Kaitlynn Kimmel, Bailey Kolenda, and Tristan Fuller had their poems accepted for publication.
These students should feel honored as thousands of entries were not invited to be published. Publishing the high merit essays and poems from the contests creates a record of what is important to today’s students. Without this publication, the entries, which reflect the unique insight and perspective of the youth today, would be lost forever.

Please encourage students to return their books. The library will not have scheduled classes the last two weeks of school.

Amy is going back to Haiti.
This is Amy’s 3rd trip and this time she is going for a month!
She will be returning to Haiti by herself on June 8 and will be staying through till July 6.
You can visit her blog at: http://amyworst.blogspot.com/

I would like to welcome the Westbrook Family!
I want to welcome Taylor (3rd) and Michael (5th) and their parents, Scott and Cathy Westbrook, to our RCS family. The Westbrooks recently moved here from Georgia. They are a great family! I look forward to getting to know them more next year.

Have a good week!

Pray For Me; Then I’ll Pray For You.

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

D W