What a beautiful week it's been. It's amazing to witness the intricate changes in season that our Creative God has designed and puts on display each fall!  We are reminded that despite what's going on in the world around us, God remains constant and He is with us! What a comfort that is!

Homework:

Homework Folders will come home again on Monday October 5,  and the work inside will be due the following Monday, Oct. 12. 

Reminder- 100 minutes for Reading. This can be your child reading on his/her own OR you and your child taking turns.  

Math papers- time each half and see how many correct.  The goal is to get faster at our facts each time.

Keep working on the Red Words as they come home each week on the blue half sheets! 

Friday Folders come back to school on Monday!

Library books due each Wednesday!

Farmer of the Week:

Sawyer was our Farmer of the Week! Thanks for sharing your poster and pictures with the class. We enjoyed getting to know more about you! We learned that you like riding trails on your quad. Your favorite food is pizza. Your favorite place is Mexico and you want to be a football player when you grow up! You are so special to God and to us, Sawyer, and we loved getting to know more about you this week!

Grandparents/Grandfriends Day:

Don't forget that our special day with our grandparents/grandfriends is next week Wednesday, on Oct.7! We are excited to share part of our school day with them!

Program is at 8:45 in the gym then visit classrooms.

Important Dates:

Oct. 5: Math Homework and Purple Reading Slip due

Oct. 7: Library books due

Oct. 7: Grandparents Day

Oct. 8 and 12: Parent Teacher Conferences

Oct. 14-16: No School -CEA and Teacher PD

Walk-a-thon success!

We are in awe of God's faithfulness to His people despite their unfaithfulness to Him. What a beautiful reminder that our God who changes the seasons also holds each of us gently in His hands.  In Bible we saw God's amazing patience with His people and even though they went into captivity, He still promised them he would be with them and they would have the promise of the Messiah! 

We had a great time at the Walk-a-thon! Thanks to all the parents who helped out to make it a huge success! 

Homework:

Homework folders will come home again on Mon. Sept. 28 and the work will be due on Oct. 5.

Inside will be a new Reading slip, Math page, and a blue half sheet. Keep working on those Red words!

Keep working on Psalm 8 at home. We have learned the first 5 verses!

Library books due on Wednesdays.

Friday Folders come back on Monday.

Picture Forms:

Today in your child's Friday Folder is their picture form to fill out. Make sure your child's name is on the form you return as they are printed with each child' name. Please return this form even if you are not ordering pictures. All forms should be back by Sept. 29.

Grandparents/Grandfriends Day:

Please let your child's grandparents/grandfriends know that our day to share school with them will be on Oct. 7! Feel free to send them the attached link if you would like to.

invitation for grandparents day

Important Dates:

Sept. 28: Math and Reading Homework Due

Sept. 29: Picture Form due

Sept. 30: Picture Day-please return the form

Oct. 7: Grandparents Day

Oct. 8 and 12: Parent Teacher Conferences

Oct. 14-16: Teacher PD and CEA

 

Full Week!

We had a great time Thursday morning despite canceling because of the rain! We got together with the first graders and read books together, played math games, and did some activities in the gym. 

Homework:

Homework Folders will come home again on Monday, Sept. 21,  and the work inside will be due the following Monday, Sept. 28.  

Reminder- 100 minutes for Reading. This can be your child reading on his/her own OR you and your child taking turns.  

Math papers- time each half and see how many correct.  The goal is to get faster at our facts each time.

Homework folders go home on Monday and are due the following Monday!

Next 3 words of the week on the blue half slip.

Keep practicing Psalm 8, we have been learning some of the verses at school.

Walkathon:

What is Walkathon? Walkathon is an HC-wide fundraiser where elementary students walk to raise money for their school. The funds raised by South Side students go directly to South Side needs. These needs include classroom supplies, educational outings, and other resources. Parents are welcome to watch the event from the bleachers, while the track is reserved for teachers and students.

Balance Bikes:

We have a set of balance bikes that students may use on the playground. Each grade level has been assigned a day of the week. Our day is Friday. If students want to ride these at recess they must have a helmet at school. 

Important Dates:

Sept. 21: Return Homework in Homework Folders-Math and Reading Slip

Sept. 23: Walk-a-thon

Sept. 30: School Pictures

Oct. 7: Grandparents Day

Oct. 8 and 12: Parent Teacher Conferences

Oct. 14-16 Teacher PD and CEA 

We have lots going on in each subject area, and have enjoyed learning about God and learning about how to live a life full of wisdom from James in Bible. Students have worked hard on remembering the routines this week again. We needed some review after the long weekend. 

Homework:

 Homework Folders will come home on Monday, Sept. 14,  and the work inside will be due the following Monday, Sept. 21. 

Reminder- 100 minutes for Reading. This can be your child reading on his/her own OR you and your child taking turns.  

Math papers- time each half and see how many correct.  The goal is to get faster at our facts each time.

3 words of the week on the blue half slip. Practice the ones your child needs to work on.

Psalm 8 is in the folder. Use for devotions or Bible reading time at home. This is for you to keep at home.

Friday Folders come back to school on Monday!

Field Trip:

We will be heading to Sassafras Ridge on Sept. 17. We will be going for the morning. Please have your child dress for the weather. 

 

Walkathon:

What is Walkathon? Walkathon is an HC-wide fundraiser where elementary students walk to raise money for their school. The funds raised by South Side students go directly to South Side needs. These needs include classroom supplies, educational outings, and other resources. Parents are welcome to watch the event from the bleachers, while the track is reserved for teachers and students.

Lunch Helpers:
Sign up genius attached if you are able to help out and come in Wednesdays! Lunch Helpers will start after Labor Day because of the background check forms for everyone.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA9AB22AAFDC52-65312215-2627

Lost and Found 
We are starting to get a few lost and found items. Please check our South Side Lost and Found Album to see if any of these items belong to your child. Feel free to email Rachel Steen, to claim your item(s), and we will be sure to get it into your child’s backpack.

Balance Bikes:

We have a set of balance bikes that students may use on the playground. Each grade level has been assigned a day of the week. Our day is Friday. If students want to ride these at recess they must have a helmet at school. 

Important Dates:

Sept. 14: Homework coming Home for the first time

Sept. 21: Return Homework in Homework Folders-Math and Reading Slip

Sept. 23: Walk-a-thon

Sept. 30: School Pictures

Oct. 7: Grandparents Day

Oct. 14-16 Teacher PD and CEA 

Beginning of the Year

Happy First Week of School! We had a fun time getting back into the swing of things and learning the routines! It was great to see all of you at the ice cream social and parent information night! Let me know if you have any questions as we start the year!

Mandy Shupe will be helping out in our classroom this year. We are excited to have her with us for part of each day! 

Here is what you need to know!

Homework:
Will start after Labor Day

Friday Folders come back on Monday!

Lunch Helpers:
Sign up genius attached if you are able to help out and come in Wednesdays! Lunch Helpers will start after Labor Day because of the background check forms for everyone.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA9AB22AAFDC52-65312215-2627

Batons:

Please return your child's baton by Sept. 3 if you have not already done so. Thanks!

New instead of iChat forms:

Please scan the QR code at school in the office or use this link to fill out the form to be able to volunteer at school this year. We have a new system and I have heard it's easy to fill out. We were told it takes about 2 weeks to check backgrounds.

online background screening 

Balance Bikes:

We have a set of balance bikes that students may use on the playground. Each grade level has been assigned a day of the week. Our day is Friday. If students want to ride these at recess they must have a helmet at school. 

Important Dates:

Sept. 3: Return Batons
Sept. 4 and 7: No school

Sept. 9: Convocation at the high school

Sept. 23: Walk-a-thon

Sept. 30: School Pictures

Oct. 7: Grandparents Day

Oct. 14-16 Teacher PD and CEA 

Beach Day

Thank you! I am so thankful for your love and support during this year! Your encouragement has blessed me so much...thank you. Thanks too, for entrusting your children under my care...they have been a joy to teach!

Fun Day at the beach! Y5-2nd

This will be the last blog update for the school year! I might just post some end of the year pictures on the last day! We had fun at Dutch Village and Windmill Island Tuesday and the beach on Wednesday, check out the pictures at the end of the blog. 

Homework:

We are all done for the year!

Keep using Galatians 5 for a devotion this month!

I have a summer packet that will be coming home that last week of school. Feel free to use it to keep up on skills your child may need to practice. Consider a tutor if your child has struggled in math or reading this year, or if they need to keep up on skills! When I have a link for available tutors I will send it out!

Make sure all library books are returned! We need to have them inventoried and then ready to pack for the big move!

Students should bring a large shopping bag by June 1, as we will clean out our desks and lockers and send home a lot of our stuff. We will keep a pencil box and a couple of things for the day on Tuesday June 2.

Moving Up Day:

Monday, June 1 will be a special day in 2nd grade. It's MOVING UP DAY! This means that your child will get an opportunity to visit Pine Ridge, meet next year's 3rd grade teacher, and go on a school tour. This has always been a great experience in the past, and it helps settle the nervous butterflies that students may have about the changes to a new building. I'm sure you'll hear lots of great stories about the students' visit!

End of Year Chapel and Groundbreaking:

Save the date! We will have a special end of the year Chapel to send off our 2nd graders on the last day of school,  and celebrate the groundbreaking of the South Side Renovation Wednesday, June 3. Come gather with us from 10:15-11:15am for a time of worship together. We’ll be out on the playground, so bring a lawn chair if you’d like (if there’s rain we’ll move it to the gym).  After chapel, all students will be dismissed and there will be a time for refreshments on the playground.

Bring a helmet!

With the weather turning nice, we are adding some balance bikes to our playground for a few days. These will be supervised and will only be available to students who bring a helmet. If your child would like to take a turn on our balance bikes, please send them with a helmet on one or more of the following dates. You must have their name or your family last name written clearly on the helmet so we don't get them mixed up.

Thursday May 28

Friday May 29

Tuesday June 2

Renovation, Next Year, and Help Needed

We are getting so excited for our renovation project next year at South Side. In preparation, we are packing up the building and getting ready to move to a temporary location during construction. Read all about the renovation and our temporary location here.

Many families have asked how they can help. We will need a lot of volunteers to make this transition successful. Please check out our Moving South Side Sign Up for opportunities to help! 

End of the Year Chapel and Groundbreaking Ceremony

Come join us! We will have a special end-of-the-year chapel on Wednesday June 3 from 10:15-11:15. We will be sending off our 2nd graders and celebrating/praying for the soon to start construction project at South Side. We’ll be out on the playground, so bring a lawn chair if you’d like (if there’s rain we’ll move it to the gym). After chapel, students will be dismissed and there will be refreshments on the playground your family can stay to enjoy.

Check out some community opportunities

These organizations are not affiliated with Holland Christian Schools but have requested the sharing of these community opportunities.

Lost and Found

The office is continuing to update our South Side Lost and Found Album as items come into the gray tub in the office. Please check it out to see if any of these items belong to your child. Feel free to email Rachel Steen, to claim your item(s), and we will be sure to get it into your child’s backpack.

IMORTANT DATES:

June 1: Move up Day, bring a large shopping bag

June 3: Last Day- Chapel and Groundbreaking Ceremony

 

Swimming

A great week in 2nd grade! We continue to wrap up some things and continue to learn new things each day! The students can feel summer break is close! Thanks for sharing your child each day! We have had a great time with swimming lessons! The kids keep growing and improving their swimming skills!  Some pics from our fun day at the end.

Homework:

We are all done for the year!

Keep using Galatians 5 for a devotion this month!

I have a summer packet that will be coming home that last week of school. Feel free to use it to keep up on skills your child may need to practice. Consider a tutor if your child has struggled in math or reading this year, or if they need to keep up on skills! When I have a link for available tutors I will send it out!

Make sure all library books are returned! We need to have them inventoried and then ready to pack for the big move!

Students should bring a large shopping bag by June 1, as we will clean out our desks and lockers and send home a lot of our stuff. We will keep a pencil box and a couple of things for the day on Tuesday June 2.

Moving Up Day:

Monday, June 1 will be a special day in 2nd grade. It's MOVING UP DAY! This means that your child will get an opportunity to visit Pine Ridge, meet next year's 3rd grade teacher, and go on a school tour. This has always been a great experience in the past, and it helps settle the nervous butterflies that students may have about the changes to a new building. I'm sure you'll hear lots of great stories about the students' visit!

End of Year Field Trip:

Our class will be going to Dutch Village and Windmill Island as a part of our Social Studies Unit on Holland history and as our end of year field trip. We will head to Dutch Village for a tour, Dutch dancing, and some free time in the park. Students should wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather. Students will need a sack/home lunch as well. We could use a few parents to go along on our trip. Parents will have to pay the park fee of $13 to go along. Sign up below if you are able to come with us! Turn in your money ASAP if you have not done so! I could use 1 more parent to go along if you are able!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA9AB22AAFDC52-64014155-endofyear

Beach Day:

Y5-2nd graders are going to be gathering together at Tunnel park on Wednesday, May 27. Your child will need a sack lunch and a beach bucket for sand castle making for this day. We are planning to stop at Captain Sundae on the way back. (I'm so excited for this!). The kids can choose between chocolate, vanilla, or twist soft serve in a cup. I will mark down their choice here at school. If you have not sent in your money please send it in ASAP!

FIELD DAY:

Field day this year is going to be held on the afternoon of May 29. Please send along a water bottle for your child, dress for the weather, slather on sunscreen, and pray for a nice day!

End of Year Chapel and Groundbreaking:

Save the date! We will have a special end of the year Chapel to send off our 2nd graders on the last day of school,  and celebrate the groundbreaking of the South Side Renovation Wednesday, June 3. Come gather with us from 10:15-11:15am for a time of worship together. We’ll be out on the playground, so bring a lawn chair if you’d like (if there’s rain we’ll move it to the gym).  After chapel, all students will be dismissed and there will be a time for refreshments on the playground.

Bring a helmet!

With the weather turning nice, we are adding some balance bikes to our playground for a few days. These will be supervised and will only be available to students who bring a helmet. If your child would like to take a turn on our balance bikes, please send them with a helmet on one or more of the following dates. You must have their name or your family last name written clearly on the helmet so we don't get them mixed up.

Thursday May 28

Friday May 29

Tuesday June 2

Renovation, Next Year, and Help Needed

We are getting so excited for our renovation project next year at South Side. In preparation, we are packing up the building and getting ready to move to a temporary location during construction. Read all about the renovation and our temporary location here.

Many families have asked how they can help. We will need a lot of volunteers to make this transition successful. Please check out our Moving South Side Sign Up for opportunities to help! 

End of the Year Chapel and Groundbreaking Ceremony

Come join us! We will have a special end-of-the-year chapel on Wednesday June 3 from 10:15-11:15. We will be sending off our 2nd graders and celebrating/praying for the soon to start construction project at South Side. We’ll be out on the playground, so bring a lawn chair if you’d like (if there’s rain we’ll move it to the gym). After chapel, students will be dismissed and there will be refreshments on the playground your family can stay to enjoy.

Check out some community opportunities

These organizations are not affiliated with Holland Christian Schools but have requested the sharing of these community opportunities.

Lost and Found

The office is continuing to update our South Side Lost and Found Album as items come into the gray tub in the office. Please check it out to see if any of these items belong to your child. Feel free to email Rachel Steen, to claim your item(s), and we will be sure to get it into your child’s backpack.

IMORTANT DATES:

May 25: Memorial Day- no school

May 26: Dutch Village and Windmill Island Field Trip

May 27: Beach Trip with the Y5-2nd grades

May 29: Field Day

June 1: Move up Day, bring a large shopping bag

June 3: Last Day- Chapel and Groundbreaking Ceremony