August 30 - Hudsonville Christian Schools

Elementary School News (continued)
Middle School News (continued)
STUDENT PICTURE USE
From time to time we use pictures of our students on our website and
in promotional publications such as the Spotlight, fliers, the Advance,
or Grand Rapids Press. We do not publish names without specific
permission. If you have any objection to having your child’s image
(picture only — no name) used for any of our promotions or on our
website, we will cooperate with your request. Please call the office to
let us know.
USED BAND/ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENTS
If you have a band or orchestra instrument that you would like to sell,
please provide your name, phone number, type of instrument, and
price to the school office (669-6689) by Friday, September 9. Your
information will be made available to future students/parents.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS
COLOR/DAY SCHEDULE
August 30 Red September 5 Labor Day
August 31 Yellow September 6 Blue
September 1 Green September 7 Red
September 2 No School
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THEME
This year the elementary school theme is ―ABC: A Biblical
Community‖, based on Romans 12:5 where it says ―So we, though
many, are one body in Christ‖. A listing of what we will be focusing
on each month is coming home with the Communicator today!
FALL FIELD DAY/T.E.A.M. RELAYS
Our field day for grades 1—5 will be on Friday afternoon, September
9. Presently there are over 19 volunteers signed up to help run these
events. There is a need for 21 additional volunteers. Please call Linda
Kellar or John DeJonge at 669-6689 to volunteer for this fun event.
ELEMENTARY INFORMATION NIGHT
Please plan to join us on Thursday, September 8 at 7 p.m. for an
elementary information night. Parents will meet in the elementary
gym, and will also be able to check out an expo of HCS events and
programs. This evening is for parents only, please. We are excited
about sharing with parents what makes Hudsonville Christian
distinctively Christian!
HOT LUNCH
It is true! We have investigated the possibility of bringing hot
lunch 5 days a week to Hudsonville Christian Elementary
School next semester. Stay tuned for more details and a quick
survey coming soon!
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
“GOD’S CHILDREN – GROWING IN THE SON’S LIGHT”
This is the middle school theme for this school year. The theme was
introduced at chapel this morning. It is based on a verse from John
8:12 - “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never
walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” We had a
powerful time of worship together. Ask your student about what they
learned about the theme in chapel and how they were challenged to
be shining lights to others by reflecting God’s love. Your prayers for us
are evident and we continue to covet them throughout the school
year.
HOT LUNCH will begin at the middle school sometime in late
September.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TRAFFIC PATTERN
Please refer to this very important information on page 9 in the
Hudsonville Christian School Parent Handbook. Your cooperation
with this traffic pattern is very important for the safety of our
students, staff and parents. Parents may NOT drop their children off
on the south side of Van Buren in front of school. It is very dangerous
for students to cross the road; we have had many near accidents in
the recent past. Also, teens driving their younger siblings to the
middle school need to be reminded to drive slowly in the parking lot
and obey the traffic rules. Thank you for your support.
PE SHIRT order forms for all students needing a new or
replacement PE shirt(s) for the school year MUST be returned to the
middle school office by this week Thursday, September 1! Order
forms were sent home with class lists and extra forms are available in
the office. Please return your order form and payment this week! .
CALCULATORS are available for students to purchase in the
school office every day during morning break and noon break.
Calculators are $12.00 each.
6TH GRADE RETREAT
Our 6th grade students will be heading to Camp Blodgett this
Thursday, September 1 for their mixer. Students should take a sack
lunch and wear tennis shoes. Please review the parent flyer that was
sent home today with your 6th grader today for additional
information. We ask for your prayers for safety, good weather, and
good fellowship.
7TH GRADE RETREAT
Our 7th grade retreat at Kirk Park is next week Friday, September 9.
Please pray for our safety and good weather. Parents, be sure to ask
for the flyer that was sent home today with more information so
your student will be prepared for the day!
8TH GRADE RETREAT
The 8th grade retreat to Camp Roger is next week Friday, September
9. Parents please look for the information letter your son/daughter
brought home today explaining our retreat activities. Be sure to
discuss the retreat with your student.
MIDDLE SCHOOL HANDBOOK
The middle school handbook will go home with your son/daughter on
Thursday of this week. The booklet includes a middle school event
calendar and a great deal of helpful information about our middle
school. Please keep the handbook for a handy reference throughout
the school year.
CHAPEL HAPPENINGS
Tuesday, Sept. 6: Mrs. Hollenbach & Mr. VanNoord lead chapel
Friday, Sept. 9: No scheduled chapel today; grade level extended
devotions
Tuesday, Sept. 13: Mr. Huisman leads chapel
PARENTS INVITED TO CHAPEL
Parents are always welcome to stop by the middle school on Tuesday
or Friday mornings each week throughout the school year to join
students and staff during our morning chapel time. This worship time
is always a blessed experience. Ask your son/daughter when their
homeroom will be leading the chapel time. Chapel begins at 8:00 a.m.
unless otherwise noted in the Home Communicator news. Please join
us in worship anytime your schedule allows. We love having you
there!
PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
Parents are invited to attend the middle school Parent Information
Night on Thursday, September 15. This is a very informative evening
about upcoming school events, curriculum, homework, the new
student management program, and much more information for your
child’s grade level at our middle school. (This is a parents’ only
meeting – no students/children please.) Details regarding the time for
the meeting will be published in next week’s Home Communicator.
SOCCER NEWS
The sign-up deadline for seventh and eighth grade girls and boys
interested in the soccer teams is this week Thursday, September 1.
Commitment slips must also be returned to the office no later than
Thursday, September 1. This handout was mailed home in early
August; additional commitment handouts are available from the
athletic information board across from the office and online. Tryouts/
Practices will begin in the first two weeks of September. Information
regarding soccer tryout dates will be provided to students in the
middle school noon announcements. Parents are asked to discuss this
opportunity with their children.
GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Grand Rapids Area Christian Middle School Athletic League Golf
Tournament for 6 th , 7 th and 8 th grade students will take place on
Saturday, September 17 at the Christian Reformed Recreation Center
in Grand Rapids with parents providing transportation for the event.
Registration info will be available soon at the office and on the website.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT HCS
September 8 Elementary Information Night, 7—8:45 September 22 4th Band/Orchestra begins
September 9 Grades 1—5 Field Day in p.m. September 22 New Family Welcome Night
September 10 Sporting Clay Shoot at Blendon Pines October 4 5th Grade Girls Sex Education Night
September 12 Preschool begins; 5th Band/Orchestra begins October 13-14 CEA Convention—No School
September 14-15 School Pictures October 21 All School Parent Club Walkathon
September 15 Middle School Information Night November 4 End of First Nine Weeks
Hudsonville Christian School 3435 Oak Street, Hudsonville, MI 49426 616/669-6689 www.hudsonvillechristian.org