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B r o a d c a s t e r March 9, 2011March is Reading MonthMarch10 Girls Volleyball—at Fremont Chr11 Middle School Bowl-a-thon14 No school—Teacher ProfessionalDevelopment15 Girls Volleyball—at Allendale Chr15 Parent-Teacher Conferences (byappt only)16 Little Caesar’s Pizza Sale17 Girls Volleyball—Grand Haven Chr17 Family Fun Night 7:00 pm24 Pastors’ Luncheon25 End of third marking period30 Little Caesar’s orders dueApril1-8 Spring break13 Little Caesar’s pick-up date15 Grandparents Day26 Helping Hands meeting28-29 MS Science Camp—Camp RogerMay3 Borculo Christian School AnnualSociety Meeting—7:00 pm7 Dandelion Festival11-12 1/2 days, Tulip Time, noon dismissal17-21 7th/8th Class trip30 Memorial DayJune3 Final school day, 1/2 day8th grade graduationBREAKING NEWS: Due to unanticipateddifficulties for Blendon Pines, thedate of the Clay Shoot will not be April 23.As soon as a firm date for the Clay Shoot isestablished, we will publish it. Watch theBroadcaster for further details.How did you do this week with the reading challenge? No need to reportto me but how about a little self-assessment? First, did you withspecific intent, sit down by yourself to read something? Your Bible ora devotional book counts, even a newspaper or magazine. Ultimately,however, I really want you to get into a book read for the knowledgeyou might gain, the life instruction it might provide or the entertainmentit might offer. One of my most favorite books recently read wasan historical fiction about one of America’s darker moments, when allJapanese were ordered into internment camps. Hotel on the Corner ofBitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford, tells both a sad and yet beautifulstory of loyalties and timeless devotion. It was hard to put down!!Secondly, for most individuals reading this, did you read with yourchild/ren? Those who study the reading development of childrenknow very well that reading to kids already at a very young age (evenmy 15 month old grandson will point at pictures while I read) is abuilding block for future reading skill. Hearing sounds and wordsand eventually connecting those to symbols starts the reading processon its way. Beyond that, cuddling up with a child and a good book—what could be better! Deepen the relationship with your child whiletalking through the contents of what is being read and the end result isthe development of comprehension skills.One of the greatest predictors of children who read is how much readingis going on in the house by adults who are the child’s first teacherand lifelong mentor. What an awesome responsibility we shoulder asparents in just this one single area. While we may think that at ayoung age, this little “responsibility” may not be so critical, long termstudies do verify the results; children of readers tend to become readers.It sure makes sense as in other areas of life, children will do astheir parents do— children of parents who hunt tend to be interestedin hunting or just in general terms, our children often will grab on tothe hobbies to which we become so loyal. I can’t think of too manyother things of such great importance that we might want to pass on toour kids.Continue to be a reader and support the growth of readers in yourhome!!Reading aloud with children is known to be the single most importantactivity for building the knowledge and skills they will eventually needfor learning to read.Marilyn Jager Adams

Borculo Christian School Cleaning ScheduleELEM:MS:March 15-18 Tyler & Shelly VanKoevering Jim & Deb NyenbrinkMarch 21-25 Tim & Michelle Nienhuis Shane & Becky HeadleyMarch 28-31 Tom & Angie Dykstra Pat & Danielle SchutApril 3-8 Spring BreakApril 11-15 The Clean Team Dustin & Leslie HemmesApril 18-22 Jon & Kristie Bruursema John & Ruth TolsmaApril 25-29 Bryan & Jamie Lanser Mike & Jamie BrinksFACTS INFORMATION: If you are lookingto do FACTS enrollment for the upcomingschool year, all applications must becompleted online. The BCS board is requestingthat all FACT enrollment forms be completedand submitted by March 30. Find aconnection on the BCS website under Academics—Enrollmentand find the FACTSlogo—a simple click brings you to the website.Girls Volleyball ScheduleThursday, March 10 at Fremont 4:30 pmTuesday, March 15 at Allendale 4:00 pmThursday, March 17 Grand Haven 4:00 pmFriday, March 18 Cancellation make-up datePlease note the change of home/away for the Grand Haven games.Family Fun NightBorculo Christian School presents 3-2-1 Improv ComedyTeam and Christian Illusionist Harris III at Community ReformedChurch on Thursday, March 17 at 7pm. This is familyentertainment with no admission charge. A free-will offeringwill be taken to benefit the operating expenses of BorculoChristian School. Invite your family and friends— ourgoal is to pack the house!!!Special request—We are needing to provide 6 individuals,18 years or older, to help with unloading and set-upat Community Reformed Church beginning at 1:00 pm.If available to help, please call the school office.Parent—Teacher Conferences—Conferences in the springare scheduled by request of parents or request of the teacher.We have set aside the evening of March 15 for conferences,6:00—8:00 pm. If you desire a conference with your child’steacher/s, please call the school office to set up a time.FACTS—What is it?For a number of weeks you have seen the small box inthe upper right hand corner of this page advertising thisprogram called FACTS. Here is a bit more detailedexplanation. The Board of Directors of Borculo Christianuses the information provided by parents to theFACTS program to determine eligibility for tuitionassistance. By using the FACTS organization as athird party of collection of information, the Board doesnot see the specific information provided to FACTSbut is able to use the recommendations provided by theprogram. In this manner, a fair, unbiased assessment ismade of the financial needs of applicants.Please be aware that the information is due by the endof this month, March 30. If you have further questionsabout how the program works or the manner in whichtuition assistance is decided, please call the office andwe will be sure someone makes contact with you.Rada Fundraiser—Orders for Rada cutlery may be placed byMarch 25 by calling or emailing Jodi Vollink. (690.4021, orjvollink42@gmail.com). Catalogs are available at the office.Yearbook Advertising: We are in need of businesses andfamilies to advertise, sponsor a page, or give their congratulationwishes to their graduate in this year's yearbook! Full pageads or congratulation notices are $95, half pages are $50, 1/4pages are $40, and 1/8 pages are $30. Page sponsorships areby donation.MS BOWL-A-THON: The Middle School Bowl-A-Thon isscheduled for this Friday March 11, from midnight to 6 am.Information has been distributed to Middle School students.Proceeds from the event are dedicated to each students’ personalaccount to help pay for the Washington D.C. trip. Pleasehelp support the students for this worthwhile class trip.BOXTOPS, CAMPBELL’S and SPARTAN LABELS:We are always collecting Box Top’s and labels from Campbell’sand Spartan items. Keep clipping and bring them toschool at your convenience. We use the profits from these 3companies to purchase items for the classrooms and teachers.Reading Competition ReportOur March is Reading month competition is off to a goodstart! We have two classes tied for first place this first week.Both the fourth and fifth graders read an average of 95 minutesper student for the first week. First graders are in second placewith an average of 69 minutes for the first week. Way to go,first graders! We had one reader who read 548 minutes (9hours and 8 minutes) his first week—Colin Dral! Can anyonetop that during this second week? Remember, we’ll collectyour new reading logs every Monday in March.Angel Food: Menu’s were sent home last week for Angel Foodordering. Orders may be placed on Saturday, March 12 at BorculoCRC or Ottawa Reformed Church. Distribution day isSaturday, March 26 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am at BorculoChristian School. If you have any questions contact Dawn at616-566-9118.

March is Reading Month Activities at Borculo ChristianAs you walk into school you will notice the fish pond on the wall in the lobby and a string of fish comingfrom it. We had a tremendous response during the first week of March is Reading Month activity and the fishkeep coming. As we thought about the “catch” we might get, we decided it would be judicious to award onefish for every 30 minutes of reading. We were worried our boat might sink just like Peter’s did with a hugecatch of fish and based upon the first week of reading emphasis, I think we made a wise decision!!!!Today we had a mystery reader come to each classroom to read something to the students for 15 minutes.Tomorrow we will be having an unannounced time for D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read. Next weekWednesday is Read-a-Word Day: each student is asked to look up a new word in the dictionary and wearthat word along with the definition all day. What a great way to increase our personal vocabulary word bank.Please be thinking about the March 23 activity—a book swap. Above all, continue to encourage your childrento continue reading, for that matter, do it with them!!Sports ReportThe girls volleyball team was again victorious winning both matches last night against Muskegon Christian. Congratulationsgirls and best wishes as the season winds down to a close with just three more matches to play.Baby NewsAfter 9 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Jackson is finally home!!! We know he suffereda stroke during or shortly after delivery. All of the tests done on him reveal that the stroke wasnot caused by any internal condition. This is great news, because there were a lot of potential causesthat would have affected him the rest of his life. Furthermore, Jackson is showing no signs of havinglong term affects from the stroke, as he is moving all his limbs well and feeding well. He is at greaterrisk for developmental issues going forward, but the doctors are confident by his early signs that he willbe just fine. It has been a long and difficult process for us, but all of our prayers have been answered!Nelly and I want to thank the Borculo community for all your thoughts and prayers.Still under God’s care,Mr. and Mrs. Brower and JacksonCommunity Events/AnnouncementsBeaverdam Children’s Spring & Summer Sale: Beaverdam Christian will be hosting a sale of children’sspring & summer clothing & toys on Saturday, March 26 from 9am to noon. If you are interested in selling,please call Candi Brower at 875-7433. For more details visit www.beaverdamchristian.org.Allendale Christian 3 on 3: Allendale Christian School’s 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held on Saturday,March 26, 2011. Tournament location for Allendale Christian School’s Fifth Annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournamentwill be the Allendale Public High School (grades 5-8) and Allendale Christian School (grades 3-4). ACS is hosting thetournament on Saturday, March 26. This is a double elimination tournament and will have divisions for both girls andboys 3 rd -8 th grades. Trophies will be awarded to winning teams at each level. Tee Shirts will be provided for eachplayer. All area schools are invited to join us. Play will be continuous with refs at each court. Last year there wereover 350 players that participated from area schools. Cost is $80 per team. Concessions will be available. Registrationforms are due by March 4 and are available at ACS or on our website at allendalechristian.com. If you have any questionsor are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Jody Ribbens @ 895-6016.

Super BOWL: CLC Network would love to have you join us for SuperBOWL 2011. This is a BOWLing event which will takeplace on Saturday, March 12 at either Spectrum Lanes in Wyoming or Hudsonville Lanes. We will be bowling from 9 a.m. to 11a.m. to raise funds for kids with special needs. For more information, please call Bev or Cathy at CLC Network – 616-245-8388.Spring Cleaning: Don't want to hold your own garage sale? Rent a space from us for the Annual Faith United Reformed ChurchINDOOR Garage Sale/Home show! It will be held in the FURC Gym on April 23rdfrom 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please e-mail Rachel at rachelnederveld@gmail.com for a Registration Form. Please return them by 4/10to avoid a late registration fee. Don't want to sit there all day? Donate your items and we will place them on the "church" table.Also accepting homemade baked goods for the baked goods table!All proceeds from donated items will directly benefit building debt reduction! You can bring your "goods" (or your donated items)on April 22 and you can set up your space after the Good Friday service, or you can bring them in on Saturday morning. Set-Upstarts at 7:00 am, you must be set up by 8:30 am for the 9:00 rush!REVIVE: REVIVE is in need of volunteer cashiers for Tuesdays from 3 – 7 p.m. and Thursdays from 3 – 5p.m. If you enjoy greeting people and helping them with their purchases, please contact the store at (616) 662-3375 or revive@unitychristian.org. Your help would be greatly appreciated.Spring has arrived at REVIVE! Come see the great selection of spring and summer clothing now on the storefloor. REVIVE is the Christian school resale store located at 3675 Baldwin St. (corner of 36 th Ave.) in Hudsonville.REVIVE is open M, W, & F from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., T & Th. from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Saturdays10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Unity Christian’s Jabberwock: Unity’s production of Jabberwock, will be held Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March10 – 12, 7:00 p.m. at the Hudsonville High School Auditorium. It is a comedy set in the early 1900’s about the very unconventionalThurber family as they deal with burglars, cops, and a grandpa who drifts between the Civil War and reality. Ticketsare available in Unity’s office (669-1820) for $5 each.South Olive Bible Camp - Parents, would you like to give your children a spiritually enriching summer camp experience withoutgoing bankrupt? South Olive Bible Camp offers two sessions for $180 or less. SonQuest Session (grades 3-6) is July 23-26 for$170. Summit Session (grades 7-10) is July 26-30 for $180. Registration forms are located at the office. Questions? Call Mike at875-2841.Camp Roger: Information for Camp Roger summer camp is available by the school office. Camp Roger has a 3-day,5-day, and an 8-day in camp experience for ages 6-15 and 8-day outpost adventures for ages 12-18. Camp Roger is locatedin Rockford, Michigan. For more information go to www.camproger.org.Camp Geneva: The brochures for the 2011 summer camp program at Camp Geneva are available in the school office.For more information check out the web site at www.campgeneva.org .Hope College Summer Soccer Camp flyers are available near the office.Unity Summer Camps: The flyer listing all Unity Christian Summer camps is available outside the school office foranyone interested.Cran Hill Ranch: The summer brochures for Cran Hill Ranch Summer Camps are available by the school office.