March 1 - Hudsonville Christian Schools

Elementary School News — Continued
THANK YOU!
Thank you for the great response to our shoe drive for the Plateau
students. We will wind this up tomorrow, so if your child forgot last
week and wishes to donate a pair of "gently used" shoes, that can still
be done tomorrow.
SPECIALS TEACHER SCHEDULE FOR CONFERENCES
During conferences our ―specials‖ teachers — Mrs. Fox, Mrs. Rusticus,
Mr. DeJonge, Miss Smits, and Mr. Schnyders — will be available all
three evenings. They welcome you to stop in to talk about your
child’s progress in their class.
SUMMER TUTORING
Information about tutoring sessions being offered by HCS staff
members this summer will be available on a table by each office during
conferences. Feel free to pick up an information sheet if you are
considering tutoring for your child.
SECOND GRADE PARENTS
Does your child easily master classroom math? Or write for fun? Or
read above grade level? SOAR is a program designed for students
who easily master the goals of the classroom. SOAR stands for
Students opening doors, Achieving their goals, and Reaching new
heights. Students receive additional instruction at their level with like
ability peers in language arts and/or math. Students will be identified
for the program on the basis of parent nomination and additional
testing at HCS. Forms for the nomination of your child can be picked
up at the school office or can be found online. The forms are due by
Tuesday, March 15 in order for your child to be considered for the
program. Contact Sharon Leerar (sleerar@hudsonvillechristian.org or
662-1520) with any questions.
Friday, March 4:
Tuesday, March 8:
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
CHAPEL HAPPENINGS
Kyle Warmington Band
Mrs. Christina Kortering leads chapel
HOT LUNCH
Hot Lunch on Wednesday: DJ’s pepperoni/ham pizza for $1.00 a slice,
pop or Gatorade $.50 each, assorted selection of chips $.25/bag.
DONUTS
Donuts will be sold at break on Friday for $.75 a piece. Donut moms
will be Nancy Goebel, Michelle Gulker, Rhonda DeBoer, Jennie
Koetje, Jane Dykman, and Carmen VanNoord.
STUDENT AFTER SCHOOL STUDY HALL
Please note that we have expanded after school study hall program
and will now offer it Monday – Thursday each week. The time will
remain from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Please know this time is available to all
students and we encourage anyone who could benefit from attending
to join us. A teacher will be available during the study hall, but is it not
intended as a one-on-one tutoring session. All participants will need
to have a ride home at 4:00 p.m.
CHOIR CONCERT ON MARCH 3
Plan to join us to celebrate songs from around the world with the 6-8
middle school choirs on Thursday evening, March 3 at 7:00 in the
middle school gym.
ORCHESTRA JAZZ & FIDDLE FEST CONCERT
Our annual Orchestra Jazz and Fiddle Fest will be Tuesday evening,
March 29 at Fair Haven Ministries at 7:00 p.m. This concert includes
all of our 4th – 8th grade orchestra students. Please plan to join us.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Conferences will be held in the south gym on the evenings of March 7,
8, and 10 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Teachers will be at conference tables
in the south gym during these scheduled hours to meet with parents.
We ask that parents please be mindful of the conference time frame
each evening. Please note that parents of Middle School students
were NOT given scheduled appointment times for these conferences.
The following staff will be available only as listed:
March 7: Mrs. LeMahieu, Mrs. Heerspink, Mrs. Coallier, Mrs. Prins,
Mr. Knot
March 8: Mrs. LeMahieu, Mrs. Coallier, Mrs. Ubels, Mrs. Jager
March 10: Mrs. Heerspink, Mrs. Ubels, Mrs. Prins
Please feel free to use the handout distributed with the Home
Communicator to help you plan an effective conference. This handout
will come home with every middle school student today and is offered
as an option to parents, it is not a conference requirement. We look
forward to seeing you at conferences and value your partnership!
Middle School News — Continued
7/8 MSBOA ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL
The 7/8 Orchestra Festival will be held this Friday, March 4 at 9:30
a.m. at Grand Rapids Christian High School. Orchestra students will
leave school at 8:00 a.m. and be bussed to and from the event and will
return to school after lunch period. We hope you will join us!
6/7/8 SKATING PARTY ADVANCE NOTICE
Our 6th—8th grade middle school students are invited to a skating
party on Thursday, March 17 at Woodland Sports Center. Busses will
leave school at 6:10 p.m. and return to school around 9:15 p.m. Rides
will need to be ready to pick up students at that time. The admission
cost is $4.50 per student and includes roller skates. Admission will be
COLLECTED IN ADVANCE by homeroom teachers as the date
approaches closer. Roller blade rental is $2.00 and will be paid by
students at the rink. Students may bring their own roller blades.
7/8 MSBOA BAND FESTIVAL
The 7th/8th Grade Band will be playing for the MSBOA Band Festival
at West Ottawa Harbor Lights Middle school this Friday, March 4, at
9:45 a.m. Band students will leave school at 8:00 a.m. and be bussed
to and from the event and will return to school after lunch period.
Parents are welcome to attend this performance as spectators. The
school address is 1024 – 136th Avenue, Holland MI 49424.
WORLD CULTURE DAY PROJECTS
We will celebrate this day on Friday, March 25. Students in all three
grades have received information and directions for their WCD
projects. They will be working on these the month of March. Final
project products will be on display in the south gym Thursday night,
March 24. Parents are invited to come that evening and see the
results of our studies and work.
VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE
8 TH Grade – Green/I – Prins
Tuesday, March 1 3:45 p.m. (A) Game AWAY at Ada Chr.
*Thursday, March 3 3:15 p.m. (B) HCS#2 vs. HCS#1 – SG
Monday, March 7 3:45 p.m. (A) Game AWAY at Calvin Chr.
Tuesday, March 8 3:45 p.m. (A) Game vs. GRC-1 (NG)
*NOTE change for starting time of game
8 th Grade – White/II – VanTil
Tuesday, March 1 3:45 p.m. (A) Game HOME vs. GRC-2
*Thursday, March 3 3:15 p.m. (B) HCS#2 vs. HCS#1 – SG
Monday, March 7 4:00 p.m. (A) Game vs. Ada Chr. — NG
(Rescheduled from Feb. 22)
Tuesday, March 8 3:45 p.m. (A) Game AWAY at Jenison
*NOTE change for starting time of game
7 th Grade – White/#1 – VandenBerg
Tuesday, March 1 2:45 – 4:30 p.m. Practice – north gym
Wednesday, March 2 4:00 p.m. (B/A) Game AWAY at GRC (Elem.
Iroquois Campus)
Friday, March 4 3:45 p.m. (A/B) Game AWAY at Calvin Chr.
Wednesday, March 9 4:00 p.m. (A/B) Game HOME vs Ada Chr.
7 th Grade – Red/#2 – Los
Wednesday, March 2 2:45 – 4:30 p.m. Practice – north gym
Friday, March 4 3:45 p.m. (A/B) Game HOME vs. Calvin Chr.
Wednesday, March 9 3:45 p.m. (B/A) Game AWAY at West Side
7 th Grade – Blue/#3 – Schnyders
Wednesday, March 2 3:45 p.m. (B/A) Game HOME at GRC
Thursday, March 3 2:45 – 4:30 p.m. Practice – north gym
Friday, March 4 3:45 p.m. (A/B) Game AWAY at Jenison Chr
*Wednesday, March 9 3:45 p.m. (B/A) Game AWAY at Ada Christian
*NOTE change of squad playing first.
6TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL
This Saturday, March 5 our 6th grade girls will have an opportunity to
join with other 6th graders in our athletic league to play volleyball at
Ada Christian School. There is no admission charge. Ask your
daughter for an information sheet or check the website.
8 th GRADE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
The 8 th grade teams will participate in a Volleyball Invitational all day
Saturday, March 12 held at Ada Christian School. The invitational will
start at 9 a.m. with the championship games played at 3:15 p.m. Our
teams will ride to the game on a bus. Admission is $5 per family; $2
per adult; $1 per student. Check the website for information.
7 th and 8 th GRADE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL SIGN-UPS
Sign ups are taking place this week for 7 th grade baseball, 8 th grade
baseball and 7/8 softball. Commitments slips must be returned to the
office by Friday, March 4. There will be some sessions scheduled for
pitchers and catchers. This schedule will be communicated via the
Home Communicator, the website, and handouts on the athletic
information board.
SEE ADDITIONAL SHEET FOR PARENTS’ CLUB
AND COMMUNITY NEWS ITEMS
UPCOMING EVENTS AT HUDSONVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
March 3 M.S. Choir Concert, 7 p.m. at MS March 14 5th Grade Boys Sex Ed Night
March 4 7/8 Band and Orchestra Festivals March 17 6, 7, 8 Skating Party at Woodland, 6:45—8:45 p.m.
March 7, 8, 10 Parent/Teacher Conferences March 19 HCS Auction
March 11 No school March 21 MS New Parent Orientation