Blog update 12/12

Today’s Family Time

Monday ---Today Mr. VerMerris spoke to the students about keeping the focus of Christmas on Jesus. The title was “Turn You Eye…” based on Hebrews 12:2. He challenged the students to look at the baby in the manger and see that the baby was our Savior.

On Wednesday

the 6^th grade Environmental Classroom students will be going to the Bunker Interpretive Center at Calvin College in order to learn about what a “Green” building is. On Friday, they hope to go to see the Christmas trees from around the world at the Frederik Meijer Gardens.

The Lost & Found is Growing! please check out the lost and found table. Any items left at Christmas break will be donated to New 2 You.

December Concerts

All 7th/8th grade students will be participating in a choir concert at the DeVos Center for Arts and Worship tonight, December 12 at 7:30 P.M. Call time for students is 7:10 p.m.

Attire: Black pants/skirts/shoes and white shirt. (If possible, boys should wear a long-sleeve, button-down shirt.)

No RPS Bussing

Next Monday Dec.19th

&

Next Tuesday Dec. 20th

PARENT PICK UP DAYS

Christmas Family Time

Please plan to attend our Christmas Family Time on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 20th, from 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. in the Worship Center. Note that there will be NO Family Time on Monday morning, December 19

Reminder about Christmas Break: The last day of school before Christmas break begins is Tuesday, December 20^th. Wednesday, December 21^st is the first day off. We have two full weeks off over the holidays, and we return to school on Wednesday, January 4^th, 2012.

Winter Weather Reminders:

1- Make sure students come to school prepared to go outside for recess.

2- Two Hour Delay means: Before School Care is canceled; Preschool is canceled; Kids Club is canceled; AM Kindergarten is canceled.

School Cancellations will be posted on WOOD TV8, WZZM13 and on our website at grcs.org.

GR Christian High Eagles’ Nest

5^th-8^th grade students may purchase an Eagles Nest shirt for $10 from the RCS office. These shirts allow for $1 admission to GRCHS basketball games at the high school this winter.

There will be Instant TRIP at Rockford on Tuesday, December 20 the last TRIP shopping day of the year; they will be open from 8:00a.m. - noon.

New Logo Wear!

Hoodies/t-shirts and sweatpants are available for purchase from the school office; cash and carry only. RCS logo wear makes great gifts!

Blog update 12/5

I am sorry I didn’t update this last week.

Congratulations, Gatwiri, for the winning the GEO BEE on Friday and to all the students that participated!!

concert

5^th / 6^th concert is tonight!!!

Live Nativity –

It is this week Thursday

December 8 (6-8 p.m.)

Come and enjoy, bring your friends!

Sports news

The Basketball season is off and running strong!

Family Time This Morning

Thanks, Kindergarten, for leading for K 5^th.

Thanks to Holly Windram for leading for 6th-8th Family Time

FY Christmas Week Family Time

Please plan to attend our Christmas Family Time on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 20th, from 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. in the Worship Center. Note that there will be NO Family Time on Monday morning, December 19.

No RPS Busing On Monday Dec.19th & Tuesday Dec. 20th

PARENT PICK UP DAYS

Lost & Found

The Lost & Found is Growing! please check out the lost and found table. Any items left at Christmas break will be donated to New 2 You.

“Live By the Spirit”

The fruit of the Spirit is “Peace" this month.
Galatians 5:22-25

PE

All P.E. classes till Christmas will be gymnastics & tumbling.

a GREAT WEEK Pray For Me; and remember, I'm Praying For You.
Thanks for all that you do for God’s kingdom!

Mr. Dave

Blog update 11/21

Family Time today

Thanks for Mr. Phil Warners for leading us this morning. He talked about “gentleness” and our service opportunities today and tomorrow

Food Collection for Kids’ Food Basket

As part of our service-learning days we will be collecting items for Kids’ Food Basket. You may drop off your items in the front lobby either today or tomorrow. We know that many of you already brought in donations for Operation Christmas Child and we do not want to overwhelm you with requests, so please only give as you are able. The following list includes KFB’s most-needed items. Thank you for serving kids in our community!

Cracker packs

Individual fruit cups, pudding cups, and gelatin cups

Snack-size zipper lock bags

Sandwich-size zipper lock bags

Bulk Cheerios-style cereal

Lost & Found

The Lost & Found is Growing! please check out the lost and found table. Any items left at Christmas break will be donated to New 2 You.

Live Nativity –

December 8 (6-8 p.m.)
We are in need of seamstresses to help alter some costumes for the Live Nativity. If you can help us out, please contact Mel Solle

New Logo Wear!
Hoodies/t-shirts and sweatpants are available for purchase from the school office; cash and carry only. RCS logo wear makes great gifts!

I’m sorryto say the cold weather is coming. So dress for the weather

safety

For the safety and protection of our students and staff, everyone (parents, vendors, River Rock Church guests, etc.) entering RCS during school hours is required to sign in at the school office and obtain a “Visitor’s Badge.” Anyone desiring to enter the school hallways will be required to wear the badge. All RCS staff and River Rock staff will be wearing ID which will identify them as staff. As part of the security safety plan, only one main front door will remain unlocked between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on school days. Thank you for your willingness to help us keep our students and staff safe.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving!!
I’m thankful for all of you! Thank you for being a big part of my life!!

Mr. Dave

Blog update 11/14

Julia Bos becomes Cross Country STATE CHAMP!

The Eagle Cross Country program capped a wonderful season of running at Michigan International Speedway Saturday morning, with each team finishing in 5th place. Individual highlights featured Julia Bos as the first place winner in the Division 2 Girls race as she convincingly out ran two other defending state champions to capture the title, and Wuoi Mach finishing in 11th place in the boys race.

Bos won with a time of 17:24.7 finishing 11 seconds ahead of the second place runner Kenzie Weiler from Cedar Springs.
to see Julia's interview go to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=dmm2DurCEDo

The K 5 Family TimE
We had Cameron from River Rock and Melanie Veldman from Alger Park. Led the K-5 Family Tome today
Thanks Cameron Melanie

New Logo Wear!

Hoodies/t-shirts and sweatpants are available for purchase from the school office; cash and carry only. RCS logo wear makes great gifts!

Sorry
I’m sorry to say the cold weather is coming just around the corner. So dress for the weather.

A week at a glance

Tuesday
Camp Roger November 15 (Transitions by itself)

P.E.
This week, November 16 & 17, is scooter games

6th Grade Environmental Classroom

The Environmental Classroom students will be going to the Kent County Recycling Center for a tour this Friday. This tour completes their study of the importance and responsibility that we have in recycling.

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

Another passage about "Faithfulness" is
Philippians 4:5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near

Have a GREAT WEEK Pray For Me; and remember, I'm Praying For You.
Thanks for all that you do for God’s kingdom!
Mr. Dave

Blog update 10//7

Thank You Scrapbookers!!

On Nov. 4 & 5 many women came to RCS to get some peace and quiet and catch-up on their scrapbooking tasks. The women paid to get a table that they could do all their work. This was a fundraiser for the 6th grade Environmental Classroom and their extended learning trips during the year. The weekend generated over $650 for the EC. Thank you to Mrs. Melton, Mrs. Redfield, and Mrs. Israels for all their organizing efforts and enthusiasm to this fundraiser!

We got this e-mailed to us last week Monday!!

Thought I would share it with all of you...

"Congratulations to the boys 7/8 soccer team for winning the soccer tournament on Saturday. The boys played a great game and more importantly - their sportsmanship throughout the season was excellent. I truly believe this is part of coaching and a reflection on the wonderful school you have. Please give my best to the boys, coach and parents. Too often we look at the score, but I see and hear a different side of the game. Rockford Christian is consistently good sports and a pleasure to watch play."
God Bless,
Christine
GRACEAC Soccer League President

Family Time this morning
Thanks, 8th graders, for sharing your "Spiritual Journey” projects.

This Weekend

Grand Rapids Christian High School Theatre

Tickets are now on sale for the Grand Rapids Christian High School Theatre Department’s production of the Tony Award-winning musical "Crazy for You," packed with the best-loved songs of legendary songwriters Ira and George Gershwin. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on November 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19.

Reserved tickets are $10, and are available by phone (574-5600), at the Box Office, and online at www.dcaw.org. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

NEW THIS YEAR: Order tickets online and select your own seats.

The Middle School students will be going in the afternoon on Nov. 16

to see the first act of this production

Grand Rapids Christian Athletics

Results for this past weekend

The only loss for the Eagles' football team was this one.

Best year ever!!!! No one can take that away!

Final Score in Play-Offs: EGR 45 - Christian 27

Former Rockford Christian student and stand-out Christian High runner Julia Bos came in first place at the State Meet for Cross Country! Congrats, Julia, on your state title!

A week at a glance
Who is going to Camp this week?

Today Camp: Mon., November 7

7th Morning

8th afternoon

Retake date
For school pictures If you only ordered a classroom composite, those will arrive at a later date

November 8

1st Morning

Wednesday Camp day November 9

3rd Mornings
2nd afternoon

6th Grader Environmental Classroom in the afternoon

Thursday November 10

4th morning
5th afternoon

Friday, November 11

6th Grade Environmental Classroom in morning

Live By the Spirit

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

Another passage about " Gentleness " is
Philippians 4:5
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near

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