Blog Update Monday , March 7

I hope you had a good weekend with your friends and family!

Highlights from the home bulletin

Yearbooks

Yearbooks

Yearbooks are now $27. Click here to order online or in the office. The option to personalize your yearbook through online ordering if only available for a few more weeks.  Order your book today! If you have any questions, please contact Kim Wierenga (kwierenga@grcs.org).

Do you own a business? Or work at a business that would like to support RCS? The yearbook staff is looking for businesses to support RCS by placing an ad in the yearbook. Ads start at $35. Contact Kim Wierenga (kwierenga@grcs.org) if you have questions or would like to place an ad. Click here to order online or order in the office.

 

Daddy-Daughter Dance

Thanks to all the dads (and special guests) that brought their daughters out for this special night at RCS!! The pictures are available on Shutterfly. The user name is DaddyDaughter16@gmail.com and the password is rockford6060.

Elementary Theme Week

MAKER SPACE is quickly approaching! We are in need of "small" recycled items: caps, container tops, yogurt containers, odd shaped plastic dishes etc. If you have any of these items that you would recycle anyways, please drop them off in the bin outside the 2nd grade classroom. We greatly appreciate it!

-Mrs. Burgess and Mrs. VZ

Family Time

Thank you to Mrs. Broersma and the fourth graders for showing us what intolerance and tolerance looks like. They performed 4 skits with a “rewind” in each, giving each group a chance to “undo” intolerance and turn it into tolerance, understanding, and compassion.

Ask your student about this Family Time.

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

Tuesday, March 8

1 Macaroni & cheese,s teamed broccoli, carrots, mini chocolate chip muffin, apple slices

2 Trix for kids

Wednesday, March 9

1 Cinnamon French toast, sausage link, potato wedges, apple juice, orange wedges, bananas

2 Turkey sub bag

Thursday,  March 10

1 Ham & cheese calzone, tomato soup, carrots, fruit choice

2 Warm pretzel & cheese

Friday,  March 11

1 Domino’s pizza, pepperoni/cheese pizza, hearty Romaine garden salad, carrots, cherry tomatoes, apples, oranges, grapes

2 Banana split cereal bag

Monday, March 14

1 Popcorn chicken bowl, whipped potatoes & gravy, carrots, dinner roll, fruit choices

2 Nacho bag

Tuesday, March 15

1 Pillsbury pancakes, sausage link, tator tots, strawberries, bananas

2 Trix for kids

Learning Commons news for this week

To celebrate “March is Reading Month”, middle school students are playing March Madness, not with basketball games, but with books. Sixteen books were chosen by popular vote and placed into brackets. Each student filled out their brackets and voting takes place every week.

Let’s find out which books make it to the finals! The student(s) who guesses correctly will receive a prize. Last year’s winner was Jamarcus Cool!

Mystery Readers: Students in elementary grades are listening to books read by “mystery readers”, teachers whose voices have been distorted electronically, and guessing who the mystery reader is.

The Middle School Makerspace is going strong! We have some great projects being worked on by some enthusiastic students. We can’t wait to share them with the school. If your student has not yet come to the Makerspace, they are welcome at any time. The Makerspace is open Thursdays and Fridays during lunch break.

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.

Upcoming dates

Sun, March 13,

Mother/Son Event,1:30pm – 4:30pm

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

Blog Update Wednesday,, March, 3

I hope you had a good weekend with your friends and family!

Highlights from the home bulletin

Transportation News

March 4 - Parent drop-off & pick-up (RPS not in session)

Yearbooks

Yearbooks are now $27. Click here to order online or in the office. The option to personalize your yearbook through online ordering if only available for a few more weeks.  Order your book today! If you have any questions, please contact Kim Wierenga (kwierenga@grcs.org).

Do you own a business? Or work at a business that would like to support RCS? The yearbook staff is looking for businesses to support RCS by placing an ad in the yearbook. Ads start at $35. Contact Kim Wierenga (kwierenga@grcs.org) if you have questions or would like to place an ad. Click here to order online or order in the office,

7th and 8th Graders

Save the date for the Western-themed Middle School Dance to be held on Friday, April 29, at GR Christian Middle School.  This dance is for 7th and 8th graders from RCS and GRCMS.  This is a great opportunity for our 7th and 8th graders in GRCS to meet one another and have a great time together.  More details to come, but we wanted to get the date on the calendar.  

Family Time

Thank you to 3rd grade class for leading the k-4 Family Time

Thank you to  Darrin Compagner from Blythefield Christian Reformed Church

Ask your student about this Family Times .

Hot Lunch

Hot Lunch Negative Balance Attention

We need your help and attention in getting your lunch account balances in the positive.   The Michigan Department of Education has a new policy:  Negative hot lunch balances may not roll over to the following school year.

Hot Lunch this week

Thursday,  March, 3

Breaded Chicken Drumstick, Whipped Potatoes, Gravy, Carrots, Dinner Roll, Grapes

Friday,  March  4

Soft Shell Beef Taco, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cheese, Salsa, Spanish Rice, Black Beans, Corn, Fruit

Monday, March  7

Hamburger on Bun with Cheese, Fun Size Chip, Baked Beans, Carrots, Celery, Strawberries

Tuesday, March 8

Macaroni & Cheese, Steamed Broccoli, Carrots, Mini Chocolate Chip Muffin, Apple Slices

Learning Commons

Middle School Makerspace will be open this Thursday and Friday during lunch recess.

Please keep Mrs. McGinnis in your prayers this week. She is taking this week off to care for her dad after he took a fall.

5th Environmental Classroom news for this week

Friday @Calvin

We’re headed to the Eco-Preserve at Calvin College on Friday morning. Students should dress for the weather and plan on being outside for most of the morning. Students must have boots and coats. If there is snow on the ground, students should wear snow pants. We will be learning about birding, which is especially fun in the wintertime when there are no leaves on the trees. We will return in time for lunch; students can order hot lunch.

8th grade news for this week

Conference Babysitting

Parents, do you need someone to watch your children while you attend Parent-Teacher Conferences on THIS Thursday, 4pm – 8pmIf so, you have a fun and friendly option to choose right here at school!  8th graders will be offering their babysitting services, complete with activities planned, during these Conference times 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 8th graders with a donation.  Sign in/out will be in the middle school hallway.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Oren.  Thanks!

Upcoming dates

Thursday March 3,

Kindergarten to Camp Roger am

3rd Grade to Camp Roger

Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4pm – 8pm

Friday March 4,

4th Grade to Camp Roger pm

Please dress for the weather conditions. on camp days

Sunday, March 13,

Mother/Son Event,1:30pm – 4:30pm

Friday, March 18

End of Marking Period, Quarter 3

Friday, April 1 – Sunday, April 10

Spring Break

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

Blog Update Tuesday, February 23

I hope you had a good weekend with your friends and family!

Highlights from the home bulletin

Parent-Teacher Conferences - February 25 & March 3

Conference schedules were sent home with students last week. Please contact the office if you need to make any changes or if you did not receive a copy of your schedule.

Moms In Touch

*Moms In Touch meets every Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. (New time)

Learning Commons

Announcing the Return of Birthday Books!  

Parents, a very special box just appeared in the RCS Media Center. It's filled with beautiful brand-new picture books that are waiting to be "adopted" as a gift to Rockford Christian to celebrate your child! If you would like to purchase a Birthday Book and donate it to the school in your child's name, please stop by the Media Center any time during school hours. We will gratefully accept cash and checks after you make your choice, and your child can be the first to check the book out. Questions? Contact Sandy Swartzentruber or Bonnie McGinnis in the Media Center at 574-6428.

6th Environmental Classroom news for this week

With weather conditions rapidly degrading Wednesday afternoon coupled with the loss of school time on Monday with the mid-winter break, the 6th grade Environmental students will be staying on campus on Wednesday afternoon to finish tangling projects.  Hopefully they will be going to their GGAs at Camp roger on Friday morning.

7th 8th grade news for this week

the 7th graders and 8th graders will be going to Camp on Monday,

Yearbook  news for this week

Yearbooks

Yearbooks are now $27. Click here to order online or in the office. The option to personalize your yearbook through online ordering if only available for a few more weeks.  Order your book today! If you have any questions, please contact Kim Wierenga (kwierenga@grcs.org).

Do you own a business? Or work at a business that would like to support RCS? The yearbook staff is looking for businesses to support RCS by placing an ad in the yearbook. Ads start at $35. Contact Kim Wierenga (kwierenga@grcs.org) if you have questions or would like to place an ad. Click here to order online or order in the office.

A Week at a Glance

Tuesday, February 23

Ski Club, .6:00pm – 8:00pm

Thursday,  February 25

Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4-8 p.m.

7th/8th Choir Concert with GRCMS 7th/8th Choir, - GRCHS  7:30pm – 8:30pm

Friday,  February 26

Daddy/Daughter Dance, 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Next week Monday February 29

the 7th graders and 8th graders will be going to Camp on Monday,

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

Blog Update Tuesday, February 16

I hope you had a good I hope you had a good  Valentine's day with your friends and family!

A Note from Mr. Burgess

Moms In Touch

*Moms In Touch meets every Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. (New time)

Family Time

Thank you to Mrs. Burgess, Mrs. VandeZande and the second graders for the leading the elementary Family Time. A big thank you to Bobby Moore for leading the middle school Family Time.

Ask your student about this Family Time.

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

Tuesday, February 16

1 Pillsbury pancakes, sausage link, tator tots, strawberries, bananas

2 Trix for kids

Wednesday, February 17

1 Cheesy bread with marinara sauce, hearty romaine garden salad with ranch, fruit choice

2 Turkey sub bag

Thursday,  February 18,

1 Chips & cheese with beef taco meat, lettuce, tomatoes, refried beans, manadarin oranges

2 Warm pretzel and cheese

Friday,  February 19

Winter Break

Monday, February 22

Winter Break

Tuesday, February 23

1 Waffle with strawberries & whipped cream, sausage link, potato wedges, orange wedges, juice choice

2 Trix for kids

Learning Commons News

Fourth graders will be reading their way around the USA! They will be reading books from the five different regions in the U.S. and earning quarters (fake ones!) for their reading logs, along with other fun prizes. We’ll be tracking their travels on a giant map in the library with pushpins.

Fifth graders are wrapping up their mystery genre reading next Tuesday. We’ll be celebrating by ordering food from the “Mystery Menu Cafe” and playing Clue. We’re looking forward to this fun celebration!

MAPS Testing is done! Great job, students!

The Middle School Makerspace continues to be open Thursdays and Fridays during lunch recess. Newcomers are always welcome.

5th Environmental Classroom news for this week

we heard great things about all the learning and experiences that happened for the 5th grade last week at Camp Roger.,winter visit and look forward to the spring visit which will be happening at the end of May..

Environmental Classroom news for this week

Wednesday Outing

The 5th and 6th graders will be participating in a combined activity for our Wednesday outing this week. Students should be dressed for the weather including all the typical items (boots, snow pants, warm coat, gloves, etc.).

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.

Art news for this week

Today was Mrs. Tuit’s last day! She has been filling in for Mrs. Garrod while she was on maternity leave. Thanks, Mrs. Tuit!

Yearbook news for this week

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

A Week at a Glance

Tuesday,  February 16

Ski Club 6:00pm – 8:00pm

,Family Winterfest at Camp Roger 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Friday,  February 19

No school, winter break

Monday, February 22

No school, winter break

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

Blog Update Tuesday, Tuesday, February 8

I hope you had a good weekend with your friends and family!

Welcome back to Mrs. Wierenga who is returning after maternity leave. Thank you to Mrs. VanEngen for filling in!

Amy and her two kids are in Florida. They’ve moved into their new home. Thanks for praying!

February is Black History month!

A Note from Mr. Burgess

PTO Meeting - February 11

The next meeting of the Rockford Christian PTO is this week Thursday, February 11th, at 6:30 p.m. in the RCS Library.  Any RCS parents interested in being involved at school and looking to help with community-building and other school-wide events are welcome and encouraged to attend.

 

WinterFest - February 18

The first event is our 2nd annual RCS WinterFest, which will be held this year at Camp Roger, just a few miles up Belding Road.  It will be held on Thursday, February 18, from 4:00  - 7:30 p.m.   (FYI:  There is no school on Friday, February 19, or Monday, February 22.)  Camp Roger is a wonderful partner with us at RCS, and we are excited to host the event there this year and to let RCS parents who have never experienced Camp get a taste. To RSVP for WinterFest click here.

Also, in order to make WinterFest a success, we need lots of teachers/parents to help by either bringing something for our dinner or volunteering 30 minutes of your time to either oversee an activity or help with setup/cleanup. Please click here to volunteer.

Transportation News/RPS Busing

February 15 & 16 - Parent drop-off & pick-up (RPS not in session)

March 4 - Parent drop-off & pick-up (RPS not in session)

*GRCS buses will operate on regular schedule

5th Environmental Classroom news for this week

The fifth graders will be heading to Camp Roger for their three-day Winter Adventure on Wed-Friday.

6th Environmental Classroom news for this week

The sixth graders have an exciting week as they head to the north woods of Michigan to AuSable Institute of Environmental Studies.  They will leave on Wednesday morning and come back Friday afternoon.  During their stay they will be learning about winter survival and water quality.  They will be learning how important water is to us and how we need to protect this resource that God has given us.  There will also be times of recreation as the students go cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and playing broomball. 

Family Time

Thank you to Mr. Kuiper, Mr. Burgess, Sam, Annika, Olivia, and Sophie  for helping me during Family Time. Ask your student about this Family Time.

Hot Lunch this week

Wednesday, February 10

1 Yogurt cup, warm pretzel, chicken noodle soup, celery & carrot sticks, mandarin oranges

2 Turkey sub bag

Thursday,  February, 11

1 Chicken tenders, corn muffin, mixed vegetable, fun-size chips, fresh grapes

2 Warm pretzel & cheese

Friday,  February 12

1 Domino’s pizza, pepperoni/cheese pizza, hearty Romaine garden salad, carrots, cherry tomatoes, apples, oranges, grapes

2 Banana split cereal bag

Monday, February 15

1 Popcorn chicken bowl, whipped potatoes & gravy, carrots, dinner roll, fruit choices

2 Nacho bag

Tuesday, February 16

1 Pillsbury pancakes, sausage link, tator tots, strawberries, bananas

2 Trix for kids

Learning Commons news for this week

MAPS testing will be complete by the end of this week. We are just finishing up with kids who were absent or did not complete a test during the scheduled time.

The Middle School Makerspace is going strong! We have some great projects being worked on by some enthusiastic students. We can’t wait to share them with the school. If your student has not yet come to the Makerspace, they are welcome at any time. The Makerspace is open Thursdays and Fridays during lunch break.

A Week at a Glance

Wednesday February 10 – Friday February 12

5th  Grade Environmental Classroom Grade to Camp Roger The School day

6th Grade Environmental Classroom Goes to AuSable Institute of Environmental Studies

Thursday,,  February 11,

PTO Meeting, 6:30pm

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