Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Blog update May 22

 I hope you had a nice and enjoyable weekend was beautiful!!

Update on Mrs. Boersma

Mrs. Boersma came back yesterday  Please continue to keep her in your prayers.  She is taking it one day at a time

New2You Thank You!
Thank you to all of you who have offered the New2You store support this year.  Because of  wonderful donations and excellent parent volunteers the store is thriving!  The only problem with growth is that there is a continuing need for more product to sell. Please remember us this summer when you have your garage sales, clean your basements or garages or buy new clothing.  We especially need gently used clot
hing and good used furniture.  Items can be dropped off at the store at 2929 29th St SE or you can schedule pickup of larger items by calling 942-2929.



 Kenya Sport's Ball Drive Continues!
Just a reminder that the RCS Eagles are partnering with the Mutuuma Eagles in Meru, Kenya to help build community through physical activity.  We are collecting new or gently used balls, hand pumps and pins as well as monetary donations until Friday, May 25th.  The balls will be sent to Mutuuma Primary School this summer to be used on their newly built basketball court!!  Thanks so much for supporting this effort to bring the joy of physical activities to these kids and their community!  Questions? Contact Tami Redfield at 616-696-2227 or Redfields@icsworldmail.com

  The 6th grade Environmental Classroom students along with Mr. Dave went to the NASA Lab located at the Airport last Thursday.  I also had the opportunity to fly a plane on the flight simulator.  The takeoff was wonderful but I have  to work on  my landings.
A week at a glance

Family time


RCS Art Show – Tonight , May 22, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Come and view works of art created by local RCS artists and displayed in our hallway “galleries.”

PE. News
We are working on base games to finish the year.  We play games like kick ball, German Bat Ball and 3 Ball.  Please ask you kids about these games.  Finally, they did a great job on the mile run.


The sixth grade Environmental Classroom News

Library Books Due May 25!
ALL library books will be due this week Friday, May 25. Library staff will be doing inventory and other end of the year tasks the final two weeks of school. Many students currently have overdue books. Please help your student locate and return their overdue books. Look for Summer Reading lists which will be distributed this week. These lists will be helpful for finding great books for your student, encouraging them to be readers

This Friday, May 25
Just a reminder that RCS is in session on Friday, May 25; Rockford Public Schools are not.

TRIP NEWS
No TRIP at Rockford Christian on Tuesday, May 29. Watch the bulletin for information on the summer schedule at RCS.

Hot Lunch Reminder

The last day hot lunch will be served is Friday, June 1. Students will need to bring sack lunches June 4-6.

  Last Day Thursday, June 7
Dismissal on Thursday, June 7 will be at 11:35  a.m.  In order to access RPS buses. The GRCS buses will be available for those who ride the GRCS buses on a regular schedule.

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

Mr. Dave

Monday, May 14, 2012

Blog update May 14

I hope you had a nice and enjoyable Mother’s Day!!
Update on Mrs. Boersma
Mr. Burgess spoke to Mrs. B over the weekend, and she is continuing to recover but still not back to full strength.  She and Mr. Burgess are currently planning that she will return next Monday, May 21st.  Please continue to keep her in your prayers.

We want to say “Thank You” to Camp Roger for letting us come to visit this year.

If you see any camp Staff say thank you!!

Art Show Set-Up
Parents are needed to help set-up for the Art Show! If you are available to help put up background paper/decorate bulletin boards at the end of this week, through the middle of next week, please email Miss Wesseling at hwesseling@grcs.org.

 Kenya Sport's Ball Drive Continues!
Just a reminder that the RCS Eagles are partnering with the Mutuuma Eagles in Meru, Kenya to help build community through physical activity.  We are collecting new or gently used balls, hand pumps and pins as well as monetary donations until Friday, May 25th.  The balls will be sent to Mutuuma Primary School this summer to be used on their newly built basketball court!!  Thanks so much for supporting this effort to bring the joy of physical activities to these kids and their community!  Questions? Contact Tami Redfield at 616-696-2227 or Redfields@icsworldmail.com

A week at a glance
We have one more fitness test to go: the mile run/walk.  We will complete this when the weather outside is appropriate.  In the meantime we will start the base games unit. It  Looks like a dry week.

The sixth grade Environmental Classroom News


They are going to the NASA Lab located at the Airport this Thursday, May 17

The 6th Grade Environmental Classroom Celebration Night is this Thursday evening beginning at 7:00 PM

Hot Lunch Reminder

The last day hot lunch will be served is Friday, June 1. Students will need to bring sack lunches June 4-6.

 Last Day Thursday, June 7
Dismissal on Thursday, June 7 will be at 12 noon. There will be no PM RPS buses that day, so parent pick-up of students who use RPS busing will be necessary. The GRCS buses will be available for those who ride the GRCS buses on a regular schedule.

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

Mr. Dave

Monday, May 7, 2012

Blog Update _ May 7


I hope you had a nice and enjoyable weekend!!!

Mrs. Broersma, 4th grade teacher, is home now and certainly doing much better. She was released from the hospital on Saturday afternoon and is slowly regaining her strength. Please continue to pray for a full
r\recovery for her.

We want to say “Thank You” to Camp Roger for letting us come to visit again this year.
If you see any Camp Roger Staff, say "Thank you!!"

"Family Time"
Thanks to the two Kindergarten classes for leading Family Time today!  Mr. Dave and Pastor Jon from River Rock Church will be leading on May 14th.

"Vending Machine"
The vending machine in the RCS lobby is the newest addition to the campus and something that we are housing on a trial basis to see how it impacts school life and how much it gets used. 
The students have been given the following parameters for its use: (1) teachers may establish what food items are or are not allowed in their classrooms; (2) students should only use the machine at break, noon recess/lunch, or after school.  The machine is there as a resource (since we no longer have a middle school “store”), but if it becomes too much of a distraction, we will consider discontinuing its availability.
If you have questions about it, don’t hesitate to contact Mr. Burgess.

Friendship Festival on Wednesday, May 9

On Wednesday a few students will be going to Ada Christian School to participate in this year's Friendship Festival.  Many school's will be sending students to celebrate our diversity but oneness in Jesus.  We hope that they have a wonderful day together!!!

Congratulations
 to Matthew Blanker, 7th grader, who was the highest RCS scorer at the Trinity Math Triathlon held two weeks ago in Grand Rapids

"Box Tops for Education"
The total collection for this school year resulted in a check for $509.00 from General Mills. This will be used by our 5th grade for their end-of-the-school-year activities. Thank you for being faithful box top collectors. Keep on collecting over the summer months!

Hot Lunch Reminder
The last day hot lunch will be served is Friday, June 1. Students will need to brink sack lunches June 4-6.

"Last Day of School – Thursday, June 7"

Dismissal on Thursday, June 7 will be at 12 noon. There will be no PM RPS busses that day, so parent pick-up of students who use RPS bussing will be necessary. The GRCS busses will be available.

The sixth grade Environmental Classroom will be going to Camp Roger and their GGAs on Wednesday.  On Friday they will be going to the Plainfield Township Water Department  and the Plainfield Waste Water Treatment Facilities.  They are learning about the importance of clean water and protecting the Great Lakes.

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

Monday, April 30, 2012

Blog update April 30

I hope you had a nice and enjoyable weekend!!!

On behalf of the entire RCS Staff-THANK YOU for all of the work you put into Staff Appreciation Week – April 23 – April 27
We are all very thankful for everything you did for us!

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

Thanks to Mr. Ben VanderKodde from Grace Adventure Camp for leading Family Time this morning!He taught us about the fruit of "Patience".

A week at a glance:

May 1
Tuesday May 1 (Transitions by itself) Camp Roger

May 1
7th/8th Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., CAW


May 2
Kindergarten Camp Roger

May 3
5th/6th Band & Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m., CAW

May 4
6th Grade, GVSU Research Vessels  Spring Lake and Muskegon Lake from 8:30-1:30


 Mexican Dinner Fundraiser – Friday, May 4

The purpose of the dinner is to raise funds for the Spanish language program at RCS (Spanish immersion and 1st – 8th Spanish for all students) in order to purchase more Spanish language books for the RCS library.  A $ 10 ticket will get you a complete authentic Mexican dinner.  ($10 per ticket or a maximum of $ 40 for a family of 4 or more.)  The dinner is limited to 200 persons, so make sure to get your tickets early; tickets are available in the school office.

Prayer Concerns

Please be in prayer for Mrs. Broersma as she is in the hospital with pancreatitis.  Pray for inflamation in her pancreas to go down so that surgery can be performed as soon as possible.  Please pray that her body will be fully healed so that she can return to school soon.  Thanks.

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

Monday, April 23, 2012

Blog update April 23

I hope you had a nice enjoyable weekend!!!

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

We have started fitness testing for students in first through eighth grades.
The 5 tests are:
Mile run,
Sit-ups,
Sit & reach is done
Shuttle Run is done
Pull-ups is done
Students should not be worried, just do their best

This week at a glance:

We had a beautiful Family Time on Monday when the 6th graders along with Miss Barrett and Mr. VerMerris led us in praising and celebrating God's creation.  Mr. VerMerris told a wonderful and insightful story entitled "Tommy's Sailboat".  This story illustrated how much God loves each of us and how He cares for His creation.

Who is going to Camp this week?
Tuesday  April 24 1st
Wednesday  April 25 2nd pm 3rd pm
Thursday April 26 5th am 4th pm
The Environmental Classroom students will be taking a tour Wednesday afternoon at the Waste-to-Energy facility in Grand rapids.  On Friday they will be going to Luton Park to pick garlic mustard plants--an invasive plant that is growing in woods across our state.



Benefit Concert for Haiti (promotion)
When: Friday, April 27, 2012 2:00 PM-2:30 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
Where: RCS Worship Center
If you want to come and join us  this assembly…2:00 on Friday afternoon, April 27.




River Rock News
We would love it if you could help us spread the word about our upcoming Benefit Concert on Saturday.

The Student Ministry at River Rock Church will be hosting a benefit concert to raise money for Christian Light Ministries and their work in Port au Prince Haiti.

Christian Light Ministries is working to build a school and to fund a new orphanage. The orphanage was destroyed in the earthquake in 2010. The children are currently living in the school, which is under construction!

The bands playing at the benefit will be:


Rock of Ages
Cameron Blake: http://www.cameronblakemusic.com/
David Parker (Baltimore, MD): http://www.myspace.com/dallenparker
Val Nebbia (Baltimore, MD): http://www.nebbiaband.com/Site/Home.html
Sherrie Fausey, the director of Christian Light in Haiti will also be joining us!

The cost is $5 at the door. We will also be selling baked goods and crafts. It's going to be a great night and we hope you will join us to support this great cause!

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




Sunday, April 15, 2012

Blog update April 17

I hope that you had an enjoyable weekend!!!

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

PE. News
We have started fitness testing.
The 5 tests are
Mile run,
Sit & reach,
Sit-ups,
Shuttle Run
Pull-ups is done
Students should not be worried, just do their best.

This week at a glance:
All of our spring athletic games begin this week. Please check GRACEAC.com for the schedule

The 6th grade Environmental Classroom students
would like to thank all of you who brought paperboard cardboard for the past 6 weeks. Kent County Recycling Challenge gave us a goal of collecting 1, 150 boxes. RCS made a goal of collecting 3,000 boxes. Our FINAL total???? It will be announced at Family Time on Monday, April 23.

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

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Blog update April 9

I hope that you had a very enjoyable spring break with your family and friends!!

“Live By the Spirit”

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

What is new at RCS?

During Spring Break, we painted the gym, took out the playhouse on the playground, added a bunch of playground mulch, spent 8 hours hanging wildlife mounts in Mr. VerMerris’ room, and stripped/waxed the front lobby.

PE. News

Don’t forget about gym shoes for P.E. days.

We had a good "RCS Spirit Week” prior to Spring Break. 8th Grade and 5th Grade tied for the lead in the classroom competition.

This week at a glance:

Camp Roger Tuesday April10 Kindergarten

Camp Roger Tuesday April10 1st

Camp Roger Wednesday April11 2nd

Camp Roger Wednesday April11 3rd

Environmental Classroom to Camp Roger on Wednesday afternoon

Camp Roger Thursday April12 5th


Thanks to Mr. Glenn Bulthuis for leading our Easter Monday Family Time!

7th and 8th Spring Choral Concert, 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, in the Worship Center

He Has Risen!!

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

Mr. Dave