Walk-a-thon '25

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 Monday, Sept. 29,  and the work inside will be due the following Monday, Oct. 6. 

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.

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

Friday Folders come back to school on Monday!

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

Jungle Explorer of the Week:

Avilio was our Jungle Explorer 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 soccer and math. Your favorite food is mozzarella sticks. Your favorite place is the movie theater and you want to be a Business Owner when you grow up! You are so special to God and to us, Avilio, and we loved getting to know more about you this week!

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.

Click here to see some community opportunities

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

Important Dates:

Sept. 29: Math Homework and Purple Reading Slip due

Oct. 1: Library books due

Oct. 10: Report Cards Live

Oct. 13: Grandparents Day

Oct. 16 and 20: Parent Teacher Conferences

Oct. 22-24: No School CEA and Teacher PD

Plants

2nd graders are full of wonder! We have been learning abut seeds and what a plant needs! God has created some amazing plants and they are so unique and special just like each of the students in my class! We have had fun learning about some cool plants and we started some investigations into what plants need! We had a great time at the ODC and learned about how seeds move from place to place! We have been observing our plants at school and taking notes to keep track of how they are growing! 

Homework:

 Homework Folders will come home again on Monday, Sept. 22,  and the work inside will be due the following Monday, Sept. 29. 

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.

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

Friday Folders come back to school on Monday!

Keep practicing Psalm 8, we have been learning the first 6 verses at school.

Jungle Explorer of the Week:

Ophelia was our Jungle Explorer 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 soccer. Your favorite food is pizza. Your favorite place is Holland and you want to be a Artist when you grow up! You are so special to God and to us, Ophelia, and we loved getting to know more about you this week!

Author Visit:

We are having a fun author visit on Sept. 22 from Laura Sassi! She will read to the students at South Side and sign books for the kids! 

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.

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.

Click here to see some community opportunities

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

Important Dates:

Sept. 22: Math Homework and Purple Reading Slip due

Sept. 22: Author Visit- Laura Sassi

Sept. 24: Walk-a-thon and Library books due

Oct. 13: Grandparents Day

Oct. 16 and 20: Parent Teacher Conferences

Oct. 22-24: No School CEA and Teacher PD

First Full Week

It's been such a joy this week to watch the students dig deeper into some of the Old Testament Bible stories and they have loved making connections of how God used these events in each person's life to keep his covenant with his people. 

Homework:

 Homework Folders will come home again on Monday, Sept. 15,  and the work inside will be due the following Monday, Sept. 22. 

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.

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

Friday Folders come back to school on Monday!

Keep practicing Psalm 8, we have been learning the first 4 verses at school.

Jungle Explorer of the Week:

Audrey was our Jungle Explorer 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 gymnastics and math. Your favorite food is peaches. Your favorite place is Wisconsin and you want to be a doctor when you grow up! You are so special to God and to us, Audrey, and we loved getting to know more about you this week!

SCHOOL PICTURES:
*Picture order forms came home on Wednesday, Sept. 10, they are due by Monday, Sept 15. If you have multiple kiddos at HC, be sure to keep track of the pre-printed names on the order forms. Picture Day will be Wednesday, Sept. 17. IF YOU WANT A YEARBOOK, NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO ORDER IT! We need you to return the picture order forms even if you aren't ordering anything, and even if you are ordering online, as our photo company needs the paperwork for each student. Thanks!

Book Orders:

Last week In your child's Friday Folder a Scholastic Book Order Flyer came home. Lots of fun books in this flyer and more online! Orders are due Sept. 19!

Pastor Appreciation Breakfast - Thursday, September 18, 7:30 - 8:30 am 

Invite your pastor to our upcoming event! This event is our way of saying thank you for the incredible impact they have on the lives of our students and their families. Invitations can be picked up in the office. 

Field Trip:

We will be heading to the ODC on Sept. 15 to learn about how seeds travel and will visit some animals. Students will need a lunch from home as we will be there all day. Please dress for the weather as we will go rain or shine!

Author Visit:

We are having a fun author visit on Sept. 22 from Laura Sassi! She will read to the students at South Side and sign books for the kids! 

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.

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.

Click here to see some community opportunities

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

Important Dates:

Sept. 15: Math Homework and Purple Reading Slip due

Sept. 15: Outdoor Discovery Center- need a lunch from home

Sept. 17: Picture Day

Sept. 19: Book Orders due

Sept. 22: Author Visit- Laura Sassi

Sept. 24: Walk-a-thon

Oct. 13: Grandparents Day

Oct. 16 and 20: Parent Teacher Conferences

Oct. 22-24: No School CEA and Teacher PD

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. The students have eWe had a great time at Sassafras Ridge! What a beautiful morning!

Here's what you need to know!

Homework:

Homework Folders will come home again on Monday, Sept. 8,  and the work inside will be due the following Monday, Sept. 15. 

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.

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

Friday Folders come back to school on Monday!

Keep practicing Psalm 8, we have been learning the first 4 verses at school.

Lunch Helpers:
Sign up genius attached if you are able to help out and come in Wednesdays!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA9AB22AAFDC52-58011790-lunch

Book Orders:

In your child's Friday Folder is a Scholastic Book Order Flyer. Lots of fun books in this flyer and more online! Orders are due Sept. 19!

Pastor Appreciation Breakfast - Thursday, September 18, 7:30 - 8:30 am Invite your pastor to our upcoming event! This event is our way of saying thank you for the incredible impact they have on the lives of our students and their families. Invitations can be picked up in the office. 

Field Trip:

We will be heading to the ODC on Sept. 15 to learn about how seeds travel and will visit some animals. Students will need a lunch from home as we will be there all day. Please dress for the weather as we will go rain or shine!

Author Visit:

We are having a fun author visit on Sept. 22 from Laura Sassi! She will read to the students at South Side and sign books for the kids! 

Jungle Explorer of the Week:

We will start with our first Jungle Explorer next week! If your child is selected I will send home a note to let you know what to do along with your child's poster to decorate and the Guessing Jar to fill. So excited to learn more about each of our students! The students had fun learning more about Mrs. Dreyer!

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.

Click here to see some community opportunities

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

Important Dates:

Sept. 8: Math Homework and Purple Reading Slip due

Sept. 15: Outdoor Discovery Center- need a lunch from home

Sept. 17: Picture Day

Sept. 19: Book Orders due

Sept. 22: Author Visit- Laura Sassi

Sept. 24: Walk-a-thon