Blog Update November 5

I hope that you had a great weekend!

Please pray

for all those along the east coast of the United States recovering from Hurricane Sandy

Thanks again for your support of the 8^th grade sub sale!

Scholastic Book Fair will be held the week after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26 – 30.  Books make great Christmas presents!  Proceeds from the sale will benefit the library at RCS. FYI: There will also be an online purchasing opportunity beginning November 23.

TRIP news

Shop ahead for the holidays!  TRIP is available every Tuesday morning at RCS.

Ski Club

Snow will be falling before you know it!! One of the BEST ways to have fun all winter long is to head over to CANNONSBURG for some skiing or boarding. RCS will once again be forming a Ski & Board Club. We had a great time last year meeting twice a week to try and accommodate multiple schedules. And, we always had a cooler full of free Gatorade for thirsty students. This year, we would love to have 3 different themed nights: 1) Cookies and hot chocolate 2) Nachos and cheese 3) Hot dogs and chips! We will start meeting right after Christmas break, and continuing through the month of February.

CANNONSBURG gives out special student rates when purchased in advance through our club. Parents- you too can get a reduced rate!! (These are still the same prices as last year!!!)

Purchase your card now through our RCS club. All forms & checks due into the main office by November 16. Lord willing, their tentative opening date is Thanksgiving Day.

P.E. News

This week – Jump Rope

11/14 – 11/15 – Scooter Games

11/21 – 11/22 – Happy Thanksgiving!

Feed our Gator!

Help us double our Paper Gator earnings during the month of November by "feeding" it extra from November 1-22. Money earned from the Paper Gator helps support the environmental programs at RCS. Thank you for your support!

4th grade

On Oct. 31, the 4th grade went on their annual trip to Lansing and the State Capitol.  Thanks to all of the parent chaperones that went along!

6th Grade Environmental Classroom News:

This week we are beginning to build our shelters at Camp Roger.

Thank you to all the Ladies who attended the Ladies’ Time Out this weekend and supported the 6^th grade.  Special thanks to Mrs. Melton and Mrs. Redfield for organizing this special event!

The next Ladies Time Out will be in early March 2013.

A week at a glance:

Family Time

Today we heard from State Senator Mark Jansen.  He told us about God’s faithfulness in his life and how God called him into local and state politics.

Be sure to ask your child to tell you about today’s Family Time.

Who is going to Camp this week?

7th Monday November 5 this morning

8th Monday November 5 afternoon

4th Wednesday November 7 morning

5th Wednesday November 7 afternoon

2nd Thursday November 8 morning

3rd Thursday November 8 afternoon

“Operation Christmas Child” tradition.

We need the items to school by THIS Friday so that we can begin packing next week Monday-Wednesday!

As a reminder, here is a list of the items that each class will be collecting:

Preschool – Stuffed Animals

K – Markers, crayons, coloring books

1^st – Small toys, dolls, or matchbox cars

2^nd – Hard candy and gum (remember, no chocolate or tootsie rolls)

3^rd – Small toys for older children and flashlights (remember to include extra batteries)

4^th – Toothbrushes and Toothpaste

5^th – Combs, brushes, and hair ties

6^th – Socks, underwear, and t-shirts (Don’t forget about the contest!)

7^th – Washcloths and bars of soap

8^th – Pencils, erasers, sharpeners and small pads of paper

* The 1^st graders will also be selling donuts, cookies, and cider during morning break for 50ȼ each.

“He has shown you, O man, what is good.  And what does the Lord require of you?  To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8).

I’m praying that you act justly.

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

Mr. Dave

Blog Update: October 29

 I hope that you had a great weekend--it was a beautiful day yesterday. Praise God in everything!!

Please pray for all those along the east coast of the United States as Hurricane Sandy makes landfall on Monday evening and Tuesday.

 

My dog! 

Ok! The trainer says we are doing great so you will see Barkley with me a lot more!!!!

TRIP news

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Learning Commons News:

Digital Tools:   The students in Grades 6-8 are currently learning more about Google Apps for Education during their scheduled Learning Commons time.   Our goal is for the students to become familiar with the tools and use them in class for increased productivity, collaboration, and communication.   Check out this Google Apps Video.

If you taking any RCS Sport photos that maybe we can use for the yearbook you can email me at dworst@grcs.org  

A week at a glance:

Family Time

Thanks to Mrs. Wilkins for coming back to RCS for Family Time! She talked about we can be citizens of God’s kingdom every day of the year and not just on special occasions. She brought along one of her friends, Samaria, a fifth grader, and Samaria’s mother. Be sure to ask your child to tell you about today’s Family Time.

 Sports

The 8^th grade girls won their volleyball game Saturday.  Next game is tonight at Assumption.

Signups for 5^th thru 8^th grade Basketball are in process.  Deadline THIS week

Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012.

Tuesday, Oct 30

Parent/Teacher Conferences (4-8 p.m.)

           

Do you need someone to watch your children while you attend parent teacher conferences tomorrow, October 30?  If so, you have a fun and friendly option to choose right here at school!  8^th graders will be offering their babysitting services, complete with activities planned, from 4-8 on conference days in order to raise money for their class trip to Mackinaw City in May.   Take advantage of this convenient and entertaining (or educational if your child needs to get some homework done!) opportunity, and help to support the 8^th graders with a donation.  Sign in/out will be in the band/choir room.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Oren.  

Thursday, Nov 1,

Early Release (1:30 p.m. dismissal) 

Friday, Nov 2

End of Marking Period - First Quarter

RCS Supporters

Don’t forget that your submarine sandwiches will be available for pickup at the front of school (if you ordered from the front office) or from the student you ordered with at the end of the day this FRIDAY, Nov. 2.  Thanks again for your support!

Yearbook  Contest

Entries must be received by THIS week Friday, November 2. 

6th Grade Environmental Classroom.

Did you know that the entire registration fee for the Ladies’ Craft and Crop goes to the 6th grade class? Our only expense is the Subway sub. Creative Memories, Silpada Jewelry & Thirty-One products are available for purchase with each consultant/sales rep giving a portion of the proceeds to the class as well. Please spread the word.  Registration sheets are available in the office.

 “Operation Christmas Child” tradition.

As a reminder, here is a list of the items that each class will be collecting:

Preschool – Stuffed Animals

K – Markers, crayons, coloring books

1^st – Small toys, dolls, or matchbox cars

2^nd – Hard candy and gum (remember, no chocolate or tootsie rolls)

3^rd – Small toys for older children and flashlights (remember to include extra batteries)

4^th – Toothbrushes and Toothpaste

5^th – Combs, brushes, and hair ties

6^th – Socks, underwear, and t-shirts (Don’t forget about the contest!)

7^th – Washcloths and bars of soap

8^th – Pencils, erasers, sharpeners and small pads of paper

* The 1^st graders will also be selling donuts, cookies, and cider during morning break for 50ȼ each.

Be safe if you go trick or treating on Wednesday.

“He has shown you, O man, what is good.  And what does the Lord require of you?  To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8).

I’m praying that you act justly.

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

Mr. Dave

Blog Update: October 23

I hope that you had a great weekend--it was a beautiful day yesterday. Praise God in everything!!

 

My dog,! 

A couple of weeks ago I met my new super dog; her name is Barkley! 

On October 17, I got to bring Barkley home! She is a golden lab mix with golden hair color.  She is four years old.  I can’t bring her out in public yet. It is going to be a couple of weeks until I do.  We need to bond with each other and get certified.  After that, you’ll be seeing me and Barley more.

Thanks f

or supporting the 8th grade class with the sub sale!  Orders will be ready for pickup at the front of school (if you ordered from the front office) or from the student you ordered them from at the end of the day on Friday, November 2.

Yearbook  Contest

Entries must be received by NEXT week Friday, November 2.  They must be done in marker (no pencil or colored pencil or crayon) on a white sheet of paper (8 ½ x 11 only).  All entries must be original artwork (no computer/parent/grand-parent/sibling aided work will be allowed).   Each entry must include the following:  Rockford Christian School, 2012-2013, Theme, and Theme Verse.  Please put your name in pencil on the back of the entry.  If you are chosen as a cover winner (front or back), we will ask you to put your "signature" on the entry at that time.

If  you taking any RCS Sport photos that maybe we can use for the yearbook you can email me at dworst@grcs.org  

Signups for 5^th thru 8^th grade Basketball are in process.  Deadline is Oct. 31, 2012.

If you haven’t been inside of school, the TV’s have a pink background all of October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

A week at a glance:

Kindergarten – The kindergarteners went to Camp Roger on Monday.

1st Grade—The first graders went to Camp Roger in the afternoon on Monday.

6^th Grade Environmental Classroom.

The Environmental Classroom students are currently working on their recycling presentations.  These presentations will, hopefully, be ready to give to the grade levels next week.  The EC students are also working on their shelter building models.  They will begin their actual shelter at Camp Roger next week.  On Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Warners (Mr. Phil’s parents) will be coming to the EC and showing their slides of African animals.

Learning Commons News

Digital Citizenship Tip:  The Internet is full of wonderful resources for teaching and learning.   Students need to utilize critical thinking skills in sifting through the vast amount of information on the web.    We are committed to helping students discern what is safe, reliable and appropriate content.  Here is a great website you may be interested in viewing to help aid in this process: http://www.commonsensemedia.org.

The 5th graders celebrated “Real Reads” with a Fiesta Lunch.  They also came dressed up as a book character.  We did our best to photograph each child but missed a few when we had to change the batteries on the camera.  Everyone is included in the group photo.

Enjoy the video!

Family Time
Thanks to Mrs. Underwood’s and Mrs. Faber’s 1^st grade class for leading us today as we begin the annual “Operation Christmas Child” tradition.

Be sure to ask your child to tell you about today’s Family Time.

As a reminder, here is a list of the items that each class will be collecting:

Preschool – Stuffed Animals

K – Markers, crayons, coloring books

1^st – Small toys, dolls, or matchbox cars

2^nd – Hard candy and gum (remember, no chocolate or tootsie rolls)

3^rd – Small toys for older children and flashlights (remember to include extra batteries)

4^th – Toothbrushes and Toothpaste

5^th – Combs, brushes, and hair ties

6^th – Socks, underwear, and t-shirts (Don’t forget about the contest!)

7^th – Washcloths and bars of soap

8^th – Pencils, erasers, sharpeners and small pads of paper

* The 1^st graders will also be selling donuts, cookies, and cider during morning break for 50 ȼ each.

“He has shown you, O man, what is good.  And what does the Lord require of you?  To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8)
I’m praying for you to walk humbly with your God.

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

Blog Update: October15

I hope that you had a great weekend despite the cold and rain.  Praise God in everything!!

Thanks for supporting the 8th grade class with the sub sale!  Orders will be ready for pickup at the front of school (if you ordered from the front office) or from the student you ordered with at the end of the day on Friday, November 2.

P.E. News
We will be doing fitness testing during October.  We still have 3 more tests to go: the sit & reach, sit-ups, and the shuttle run.

Learning Commons NewsThe 5th graders celebrated “Real Reads” with a Fiesta Lunch today.  They also came dressed up as a book character.

Many students already have overdue books. The checkout period is two weeks and, if students do not return their books within that time, they will receive an overdue notice to remind them. Please check with your students to make sure they are remembering to return their library books.

Mark your calendars for the Scholastic Book Fair here at Rockford Christian the week of November 26! Books make great Christmas presents! We could also use a few volunteers to help out. Call Kathy Ruiter or Bonnie McGinnis (574-6428) if you would like to participate.

Students in grades 1-4 have regularly-scheduled tech integration times in the computer lab.  Students in grades 5-8 use their Netbooks regularly for tech integration.

Family TimeThanks to 8th graders for sharing their Spiritual Journeys with the student body!

Be sure to ask your child to tell you about today’s  Family Time.

A week at a glance:
It’s a short  week!! 

October 17Early Release (1:30 p.m. dismissal)
No RPS PM transportation; Parent Pick-Up
GRCS busses will run on Weds. at 1:30 dismissal.

No school on October 18 and 19; RCS teachers are at Michigan Association of Non-public Schools (MANS) convention in Grand Rapids.  Please pray for all the teachers from Michigan and several surrounding states as they travel to this exciting convention.

“He has shown you, O man, what is good.  And what does the Lord require of you?  To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8).
I’m praying for you  to walk humbly with your God.

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

Blog Update: October 8

 
I hope that you had a great weekend!!

Paws With a Cause
Thank you to all of you who donated items during our recent collection for Paws With a Cause. We can’t wait to show you my new dog!

M.S. Students had a good time at ArtPrize.  They spent all day Thursday downtown exploring the artwork.

 We had a great Grandfriend’s Day on Friday, thank you to all who helped out!

P.E. News
We will be doing fitness testing during October.  We still have 4 more tests to go: the sit & reach, sit-ups, pull-ups and the shuttle run.

 Learning Commons News
5th graders will celebrate Real Reads with a Fiesta Lunch on Monday, October 15. They will be coming dressed up as a book character.

Many students already have overdue books. The checkout period is two weeks and, if students do not return their books within that time, they will receive an overdue notice to remind them. Please check with your students to make sure they are remembering to return their library books.

Mark your calendars for the Scholastic Book Fair here at Rockford Christian the week of November 26! Books make great Christmas presents! We could also use a few volunteers to help out. Call Kathy Ruiter or Bonnie McGinnis (574-6428) if you would like to participate.

Students in grades 1-4 have regularly scheduled tech integration times in the computer lab.  Students in grades 5-8 use their netbooks for tech integration.

Family Time
Thanks to  Shannon Jammal-Hollemans who did the  K-5th and Melanie Veldman 6th – 8th:

Be sure to ask your child to tell you about this Family Time.

Since school now begins at 8:35 AM, we will plan on Family Time beginning at 8:45 till about 9:05 or 9:10 each week (depending on what is planned).

Everyone is invited to attend our Family Time on Monday mornings at 8:45 AM.
We hope to see you there whenever you can make it!

A week at a glance:

 Parent-Teacher Conference schedules have been sent home today.

Tonight is the RCMS Rollerskating Party, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Grades 5-8, Skating Center

Camp Roger this week

The 7th graders  went this  morning; 8th grade gone all day

Tomorrow, October 9 the 8th graders are going in the afternoon

On Thursday, the kindergartners will be visited by the Cannonsburg Township firemen who will teach them how to stay safe in case of a fire.

This week, the 6th grade class will be staying at RCS for their Environmental Friday Activity

Did you know I do the monitors?
If you have any Prayer Requests, you can email me.  I would love to pray for you and your family!! Please specify if you would like everyone to know and I will put it on the monitors.

“He has shown you, O man, what is good.  And what does the Lord require of you?  To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8).
I’m praying for you  to walk humbly with your God.

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

Blog Update: October 1

I hope that you had a great weekend!!
I will try to let all of you know when each class will be going on field trips.

P.E. News

We will be doing fitness testing during October.  The 5 tests are the mile run, sit & reach, sit-ups, pull-ups and the shuttle run.

 

 Learning Commons News
 Many students already have overdue books. The checkout period is two weeks and, if students do not return their books within that time, they will receive an overdue notice to remind them. Please check with your students to make sure they are remembering to return their library books.

Mark your calendars for the Scholastic Book Fair here at Rockford Christian the week of November 26! Books make great Christmas presents! We could also use a few volunteers to help out.

Reminder: Students in grades 6-8 need to charge their Netbooks every night if they take them home.

Family Time
Thank you to Rev. Amy Schenkel for her Family Time entitled “Revealing God’s Glory.”
Be sure to ask your child to tell you about this Family Time. 

Since school now begins at 8:35 AM, we will plan on Family Time beginning at 8:45 till about 9:05 or 9:10 each week (depending on what is planned).
 

Everyone is invited to attend our Family Time on Monday mornings at 8:45 AM.
We hope to see you there whenever you can make it!

A week at a glance:
We had the 2nd Fire Drill of the year today; the kids have been very safe and efficient with these.

Friends from PAWS with a Cause are coming to visit the preschool classes on Oct. 3 to teach us how a dog is trained to help me, I am waiting for a new dog and we thought it would be exciting to have the entire school involved in collecting items or money that PAWS staff needs to accomplish their training.  Please consider adding to our collection by bringing in items from the list and placing them in the boxes by the entries until Oct. 3.  We can’t wait to show you my new dog!  Thank you.
www.paws.org

Thursday, October 4: Middle School (6th – 8th graders) ArtPrize Trip – Gone all day.  M.S. Students will return between 2:45 and 3:00 (closer to 3:00) and will be with their homeroom teachers until the end of the day.

Grandfriends’

 Day is this Friday, October 5
I am looking forward to a great day with our grandfriends!
It is always a special day not only for the students but for everyone who's involved.
10:30 – 11:30 – friends are scheduled to be with your students’ classrooms… friends may be here earlier, too
11:30 - 12:15 is the Program in the Worship Center
12:15 - Lunch in the Gym for our Guests  (served by the 8th graders)

 

Camp Roger Next week
Monday, October 8 the 7th  graders are going in the morning; 8th grade gone all day
Tuesday, October 9 the 8th graders are going in the afternoon

Did you know I do the monitors?
Grandfriends day is this week Friday, October 5. If you email me a picture of your student with their grandparents I will put it on the monitors for that day.  You can email me a dworst@grcs.org

If you have any Prayer Requests,  you can email me.  I would love to pray for you and your family!! Please specify if you would like everyone to know and I will put it on the monitors. 

 
“He has shown you, O man, what is good.  And what does the Lord require of you?  To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8).
I’m praying for you  to walk humbly with your God.

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

Blog update September 24, 2012

I hope that you had a great weekend!!

Thank you for your understanding for last Tuesday  with holding students in class while waiting for the helicopter to leave.  

I will try to do the best I can to let all of you know when each class will be going on field trips.

 School Theme for 2012-2013

“Citizens of God’s Kingdom” is our theme for the year.   We will focus on both understanding the breadth of God’s Kingdom and what it means to be a citizen of it.  Our theme verse will be Micah 6:8 – “He has shown you, O man, what is good.  And what does the Lord require of you?  To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

Family Time 
Thank you to Mr. Kuiper for leading us in family time this morning.
For the middle school family time, Mr. Burgess spoke to the ms students about what makes a person’s identity.  He challenged the ms students, based on Micah 6:8, to find their identity as a citizen of the kingdom of God.
Everyone is invited to attend our Family Time on Monday mornings at 8:45 AM
We hope to see you there whenever you can make it!

See You At The Pole
Parents are invited this Wednesday, September 26, to join us in an 8th grade led time of worship and prayer around the flagpole at the front of school from 8:40-8:50.  SYATP is a national, student-led event that centers around the fellowship of school communities coming together to pray for not only the local community, but also for our nation and world.  See YOU at the pole!

Learning Commons News
Overdue notices will be handed out on Thursdays. Please check with your student to make sure their books are returned on time. Several students have books checked out from last year and even though they are very late, we would still welcome them back!

Each class has a scheduled library time to hear a story, check out books, and read. Make sure to ask them what they checked out and share some reading time with them!

Fifth graders are enjoying realistic fiction from the Real Reads book list, sixth graders are focusing on informational books, seventh graders are discussing themes in short tories, and eighth graders are exploring books about Lewis and Clark.

MAP testing continues this week for grades 2-8.  The testing will conclude on Wednesday, Sept. 26.  Check with your child’s teacher for exact times.

Eighth graders are working on their spiritual journey presentations.
 
T.R.I.P. NEWS
NEW NAME: On July 1, we re-organized and we are now called Eagle-TRIP!  If you haven't already, please complete a NEW Registration form at the TRIP office, or here: http://www.grtrip.org/html/sign-up.html .  Remember to make checks payable now to Eagle-TRIP.

6th grade Environmental Classroom New
The 6th grade Environmental Classroom students will be going to their GGA (God’s Green Acre) on Wednesday to measure and record the circumference of trees.  On Friday the EC students will be cleaning of Belding Road for the fall Adopt-A-Highway.

We had the first fire drill Friday
A week at a glance:

Hot Lunch
Starts today: September 24.

School Pictures
Monday, September 24
- Grades K-3
-  M/W/F PreK & M/W/Th PreK’s
Tuesday, September 25
-Grades 6t-8
– T/Th PreK AM; Absentees
Monday, October 1
-Grades 4-5

 4th and 5th grade at JB Zoo

The 4th and 5th graders will not be at school all week.
They are leaving school at 8:30 and returning at 3:00 each day.

Mrs. Bardolph’s class is heading to Robinette’s Apple Orchard on Thursday, September 27. They are leaving school at 9 am for our trip from 9:30-10:30.

Camp Roger this week
This week is a week off.
   
The First Graders will be going on a field trip to Calvin College!  They are learning about trees and will be investigating and identifying trees in the nature preserve there.  The field trip is on Monday, October 1st.  Senora Burgess’ class will go in the morning, and Mrs. Underwood and Mrs. Faber’s group will go in the afternoon!

Safety & Security Precautions
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 8:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on school days. Thank you for your willingness to help us keep our students and staff safe.

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.

Did you know I do the monitors?
Grandfriends day is next week Friday, October 5. If you email me a picture of your student with their grandparents I will put it on the monitors for that day.  You can email me a dworst@grcs.org  If you have any Prayer Request,  you can email me.  I would love to pray for you and your family!! Please specify if you would like everyone to know and I will put it on the monitors.

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