We have begun our lessons on Holy Week.  So far it's been a special experience learning and studying the Holy Week stories with your child. Miss Soderman has started these conversations and they are so meaningful. Ask your son/daughter what they've learned about our stories so far: Jesus Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem,  Jesus Cleansing the Temple, and Jesus' teachings in the Temple. We will learn some deep things together, and We look forward to these teachable moments to share God's awesome gift of love for us, and what it means as we learn how Jesus fulfilled God's plan of salvation! We serve such a loving Savior! 

Homework:

Current math and reading slips are due on Monday, Mar. 31!

No Math or Reading Homework next week! We will resume after spring break.

*Matthew 28. Keep practicing this beautiful passage as a family!
We will have a sight word test next week Tuesday, Apr. 1! Please keep reviewing those 15 words!

There is a green sheet in your child's Friday Folder with some of the first information about Kid Town!

Jungle Explorer:
Avery was our special Jungle Explorer of the Week! Thanks for sharing your poster and pictures with our class. We enjoyed getting to know you and learning that you are good at crafting, reading, swimming, and writing. We love that you want to be a Mom when you grow up! Your favorite place is Gun Lake and your favorite food is cinnamon rolls. You are so special to God and to us, Avery, and we loved getting to know more about you this week.

Reading Rally Week-  Our South Side Staff is eager to celebrate our growing readers!! To celebrate March is Reading Month, the staff has put together a special week (March 31 - April 3) to promote our growing readers. Here are the details and ways in which you can assist your child for our special days:

  • Monday, March 31 - FAVORITE BOOK DAY: Bring your favorite book to school. The children will be making a book cover of their favorite book and then displaying it on their locker. 

  • Tuesday, April 1 - BEACH DAY - Bring in your beach towel and dress for a day at the beach. Shorts, Short sleeve shirts, and sunglasses or sun hats. (No swimsuits, please.)

  • Wednesday, April 2 - READ A T-SHIRT DAY - Please help your child find a t-shirt that has one or several words on it so that we can read each other's t-shirts. 

  • Thursday, April 3 - COZY DAY - Wear your pajamas and bring a blanket and stuffed animal. 

Thank you for encouraging your child to build his/her reading skills by reading each and every night! This time practicing now will have life-long benefits! Thank you!!


Tulip Time
As signs of spring are appearing, we are looking ahead to Tulip Time! Students at Pine Ridge and South Side (grades 1-4) will be marching with our school. Students have two options of groups to participate in. Please fill out this survey by Wednesday, April 2 and let us know which section your child will be participating in. 

Lost and Found
Our South Side lost & found items are in a gray tub in the office. If you are missing anything, please stop in and take a peek, or check out our South Side Lost and Found Photo Album. Feel free to email Rachel Steen, to claim your item(s), and we will be sure to get it into your child’s backpack.

Holland Christian News
Spring Flash Sale Alert!  Get ready to SAVE big with our Champs Coupon Book - now only $20.00! For a limited time, from Monday, March 24 to Friday, April 4 grab your book packed with amazing Lakeshore coupons and regional and national discounts!  Don't miss out on this exclusive Spring deal --Hurry, before it's gone!  
CHAMPS Coupon Books are available at Quality Car Wash locations, Russ' Restaurant locations, Community Restaurant in Zeeland, All HC School offices, and Ditto.  You can also purchase your CHAMPS Coupon Book through HCS or ZCS Trip to receive 10% back on your tuition. 2025 coupons are valid from when the book is purchased through December 31, 2025.

IMORTANT DATES:
Mar. 31: Math Homework and Purple Reading slip due
Apr. 2 : Library books due
Apr. 4-11: Spring Break
Apr.  21-25 Create time for Kid Town
Apr. 28-May 2: Kid Town Live in the gym
Apri. 28-May 9: Swimming lessons

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