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HONOR ROLL

Congratulations to Jamie Poel (6th) for making the silver honor roll this past marking period (she was inadvertently left off the list).  We are proud of all our middle school students who strive to do their best.

 

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE NEEDED

GHCS is seeking a long-term substitute for 1st grade from April 12 to the end of the school year.  Applicants must have a B.A. in Elementary Education.  Please call the school office at 842-5420 if interested.

 

BOARD HIGHLIGHTS

• Camp In was a big success-68 people total

• Appreciation expressed by Rick for the added support of Retention and Recruitment

• Kindergarten open house is scheduled Tuesday March 23rd

• MS teachers meeting with WMC to coordinate curriculums due to recent changes in standards

• MS will have an in-service on bullying on March 4th.  Dr. McEvoy will present to 5/6 grades and then 7/8th grades

• Analia Morrison teaching a small talk class in the evening

• Rick is teaching geography class to the middle school emphasis on maps

• New discipline rubric will be implemented and added to parent handbook

• Create a calendar of events to coordinate fund raiser efforts/events

• Auction is on track, lots of advertising

• Need to grow TRIP-FREE MONEY-looking for new members to this committee

• 7 participants so far in the Sailors 13 mile run challenge

• Encourage our teachers and staff

 

CONGRATS 5TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM!

HUGE Congratulations to the 5th grade boys’ basketball team. They came in 3rd place at the tournament this past Saturday. They played with grace and determination. Special thanks to Ryan Hoffer for coaching and to Mr. Kraker for stepping in to coach for the tournament.

 

FACTS ABOUT FACTS

If you would like to be considered for a tuition adjustment for the 2010-2011 school year, please apply using the FACTS form, which is available in the office. You can also apply on-line at www.factstuitionaid.com. FACTS will analyze your financial information and passes this analysis to the GHCS Finance Committee. The committee uses this info to determine whether or not a family is eligible for a tuition adjustment, and the amount of the adjustment if eligible.  Deadline for completion for current GHCS families is March 5.  Please call Mr. Geertsma at 842-5420 if you have questions.

 

MOMS IN TOUCH                           

MIT will be meeting tomorrow (Thursday) at 8:00 am in the Art Room.  This week we will be lifting the following children and staff members up in prayer:

• Elliot Mc Dermott (3 year old/Mrs. Vos)

• Hannah Wilhelm (3 year old/Mrs. Vos)

•  Magdalena Tysman (4th/Mrs. DeVries)

• Landon Van Beek (1st/ Mrs. Paauw)

• Fisher Poel (2nd/Mrs. Groenendyk)

• Natalie Van Houwelingen (4th/ Mrs. Rotman)

• Hannah Klaassen (4th/Mrs. Rotman)

• Max Levandoski (6th/ Mrs. Groenendyk)

• Mikaela Erickson (6th /Mrs. Geertsma)

• Jamie Poel (8th/Mr. Brondyk)

• Elizabeth Boeve (8th/Mr. Brondyke)

• Kathryn Becksvoort (Music and Choir)

• Matt Bakker (GHCS Board ‘09-10)

If you are the individual or a parent, friend, teacher, or fellow staff member to any of these individuals and have prayer praises or requests to offer on their behalf please send an email to Jan Malek @ pjmalek@earthlink.net. Requests can also be left in the MIT boxes in the Office, Teachers Lounge or Mrs. King’s room.  It is so helpful for the moms to be able to target our prayers to the specific needs of the children and staff.  Letting us know a verse you are claiming or praying over the student or staff is especially meaningful. As parents and teachers, friends and classmates, let's remember these members of our GHCS family during our personal or family devotions during the coming week.

 

GHCS POPS CONCERT – March 8

On Monday, March 8, the middle school choir will present their third annual pops concert featuring solos, small groups, and large group numbers.  Styles will range from contemporary Christian to Broadway to dance tunes!  The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. and a free-will offering will be taken.  Choir members should meet in the music room at 6:45 p.m.

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAY – March 17 & 18

For an evening of fun, plan to attend the middle school play, The Fearsome Pirate Frank, on March 17 & 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the school gymnasium.  Tickets are $1.00 for students, $3.00 for adults, or $6.00 for a family.  Tickets may be purchased at the door.

 

AUCTION NEWS

• The GHCS Auction is coming soon on May 1st.  Last year the auction committee organized and provided childcare during the auction to enable more parents to attend and it was a HUGE success!  Childcare will again be provided this year and is in need of volunteers.  If you could help out for any amount of time that evening, please contact Shelly Brink at shelanpete@yahoo.com or 616-296-0777.
• If you plan to attend the auction and need childcare, please register sometime during April 12 – 23.

 

PHOTOS NEEDED FOR YEARBOOK

Photos for the yearbook are desperately needed from all grades Y5 – 8th grade.  Please submit to the office in digital form, if possible.  Thank you!

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

1.    April 2-9:  Spring Break (no school)
2.    April 28: Annual Society Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
3.    April 29:  3rd – 5th grade musical at 7:00 p.m.
4.    May 1:  GHCS Auction
5.    May 7:  Grandparents’ Day
6.    May 26:  Brown Bag Opera (1st/2nd graders)
7.    May 31:  Memorial Day – No School
8.    June 1:  Middle School Band & Choir Concert at 7:00 p.m.
9.    June 2:  K-8 Lunch Picnic
10.  June 3: 8th grade class trip to Chicago
11.  June 4:  6th/7th grade class trip & elementary field day
12.  June 10:  Last day of school for Y5 & 8th
13.  June 10:  8th grade graduation at 7:00 p.m.
14.  June 11:  Last day of school for K-7th – dismiss at 11:15 a.m.

 

HOT LUNCH MENU:  March 4-10 Thursday, Mar. 4 Friday, Mar. 5 Monday, Mar. 8 Tuesday, Mar. 9 Wednesday, Mar. 10 Spaghetti & Meatballs Garlic Bread Salad Bar, Fruit Mini Corn Dogs Green Beans Salad Bar Fresh Fruit French Toast Sticks Sausage, Tater Tots Salad Bar Fresh Fruit Ham Slice Cheesy Flatbread Salad Bar Fresh Fruit Mac & Cheese Green Beans Salad Bar Fresh Fruit

 

G.H. BUS SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 5 & 8

March 5 – No PM buses
March 8 – No AM or PM buses.  Spring Lake bus will run in the afternoon as usual.

  

GIRLS’ VOLLEBALL SCHEDULE

Coach:  Mrs. Cindy Brace

Mar. 4     Away    vs.   Muskegon Chr.      4:00 p.m.
Mar. 11   Away    vs.   Allendale Chr.       4:00 p.m.

 

NEEDED:  7TH/8TH GIRLS’ SOCCER COACH

The season begins around the 1st of April and is done by the middle of May. If interested please contact the school or email timannema@yahoo.com.

 

INFORMATION STATION

Check out the table across from the office.  It is loaded with flyers from Northwest Ottawa Recreation and community events offering a variety of programs for children of all ages.

 

ESTATE PLANNING

If you have any questions about planning your estate, we would be happy to put you in touch with Mrs. Amy Baty, our representative of the Barnabas Foundation.  There is NO expense for you to confer with Amy.  Barnabas does not do the actual estate plans; their service is to present you with options and ideas so that your estate is not lost through estate taxes, etc.  It is important that you make these plans.  Why not now?  Call the Development Office (842-5420) for more information.

 

3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Tournament location for the Allendale Christian School’s 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be the Allendale Public High School.  ACS is hosting our fourth annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament March 27.  This double elimination tournament will have divisions for both girls and boys 3rd-8th grades. Trophies will be awarded to winning teams at each level.  Tee shirts will be provided for each player. All area schools are invited to join us.  Play will be continuous with refs at each court.  Last year there were over 350 players that participated.  Cost is $80 per team.  Concessions will be available.  Registration forms are due by March 5 and are available at ACS or on our website at allendalechristian.com.  If you have questions or interested in becoming a sponsor for this event, please contact Jody @ 895-6016.

DON’T WAIT!

Purchase your tickets TODAY to hear Don Piper, author of 90 minutes in heaven, share his experience of his death and life.  He will be at Fair Haven Ministries in Hudsonville on Thursday, March 18 at 7pm.  Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door and discounted for seniors.  Purchase your advance tickets online at www.allendalechristian.com, or at the ACS school office. 

CLC NETWORK

The CLC NETWORK will sponsor a parent seminar “ADD/ADHD and Your Child” with Robert Bulten, M.D. and Doug Bouman, Psy. S. on Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 7 to 9 p.m. The seminar will be held at the CLC Network office (4340 Burlingame Ave. S.W., Wyoming, MI  49509).  Admission is free but seating is limited.  Pre-register by email: knienhuis@clcnetwork.org or phone Karen at (616) 855-3123.