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ONLINE ENROLLMENT IS COMING SOON!

We have experienced some difficulties with the online enrollment process and apologize for the inconvenience. Please continue to check the website daily.   We encourage all current families to enroll online so we have adequate time to address our staffing needs. A link for online enrollment will be available through the school website at www.grandhavenchristian.org. Each family will have an account within our new RenWeb system. If you would like to meet with a board member to enroll, you may do so on Tuesday, February 21 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Enrollment deadline for all current families is Friday, March 30.

 

TUITION ADJUSTMENTS

If you are interested in seeing if you qualify for a tuition adjustment for the 2012/2013 school year, FACTS forms can be completed on line at www.factstuitionaid.com. Paper copies are also available in the school office. The deadline for completing the FACTS application form is February 29.

 

THANKS FOR THE BOOK DONATIONS!

The first graders will be busy this week pricing books and getting them organized to sell.   On Monday, February 6, the bookstore will be opened!   The Y5-2nd grade classes will be invited during the day to come and shop.  After school, the store will be open to everyone.   Books are priced 25¢-$1.00, (the first graders priced them, but generally the chapter books are 50 ¢, the picture books 25 ¢, and the large hardcover are $1.00).  The first graders will use the money raised to purchase items for LOVE INC and for a water filter.    

 

MOMS IN TOUCH

Moms in Touch (MIT) meets each Friday at 8:00 a.m. in Mrs. King’s classroom (in middle school) during the school year to pray for our kids, teachers and families.  All parents are invited to join the group to pray this Friday.  If you have a prayer request 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.

 

 

ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCES

Conferences will be held February 15 in the evening and Feb. 16 in the afternoon.  Conferences are held at the request of the parent and/or teacher – they are not mandatory for every family.  Conference requests are due TODAY!  If you requested a conference, your schedule will be emailed home this Thursday.

Please note the following schedule for February 16:

• Grades 1-8 will dismiss at 11:15 a.m.
• Readiness Kindergarten will not meet
• There will be after school care at 11:15 a.m.
• There will be no Grand Haven buses at 11:15 a.m.
• The Spring Lake bus will run at 11:15 a.m.

 

BOARD HIGHLIGHTS

• Shelley Feddema explained the needs ESS addresses and the desire to work on a Strategic Plan with the Education committee in order to enhance the program to meet more needs.
• Looking at holding a combined golf scramble in September with WMC, MCS and NECS
• Discussed how to tackle the lack of volunteers at the Once & Again store
• Next fundraiser – Sailors’ Challenge
• Many tours happening
• Test Your Faith marketing will begin once schools approve collaboration with WMC,MCS and NECS
• Collaborative Advancement team is working on opening an upscale 2nd hand store in Muskegon
• Committee Meeting dates:
  • Executive Committee – Feb. 6, 20 at 6:30am
  • Finance Committee – Feb. 14 at 6:30am
  • Building and Grounds – Feb. 17 at 6:30am
  • Education Committee – Feb. 21 at 3:00pm
• Dec. 12 – Off-Campus Policy was approved unanimously via email
• January 16 – Communication Procedures Policy was edited and approved unanimously via email
• Executive received Board permission to continue investigating Board terms
• Building and Grounds completed an all-school evaluation, are working on developing a preventative maintenance plan and are investigating the 4th grade Energy Conservation plan.
• Finance will select provider for a 401K program at their next meeting, the audit is complete and over dues are down an bit from last year
• Movie Night went well and the dad/student Camp In is the next big event
• The Board approved reducing the PTF terms of service to 2 years and the submitted slate of names for potential new members.  
• Preschool – dropping the 1 day program and offering 2 and 3 day programs for both 3s and 4s.
• Kindergarten – offering an all day, 3 day program and a half day, every day program.  10 need to be enrolled in order to hold the half day, every day program.
• Next Board Meeting:  March 28, 2012 at 7:00pm

 

THE CONTAGIOUS CLASSROOM

Teachers, parents and kids spend a lot of time trying to combat cold and flu season and keep germs and contagious conditions out of the classrooms. However, it is inevitable that somebody will pass around the newest cold or the latest bug. Here are some ways to help minimize the threat of the common cold:

1. Wash Hands Frequently
2. Encourage Everyone to Cover Their Mouths When They Cough With Tissues
3. Educate Children on how Viruses are Passed from One Person to Another

 

SAILOR’S CHALLENGE 

Mark your calendar for March 17 for the 4th Annual Sailor’s Challenge half-marathon/5K running event and start thinking about getting those running shoes out and let the training begin! Entry forms and sponsor letter will be available on a table outside the office for the Sailor's Challenge.  Families or individuals are invited to come.  We want many GHC families supporting our school and runners for this great event!  Questions – contact kristin.clausing6@gmail.com  

 

MORE SAILOR'S CHALLENGE NEWS! 

One way the Sailor's Challenge is a success is due to businesses and individuals who graciously financially support the cause.  We are seeking those businesses and individuals who would like to sponsor the event and get their name/logo on the t-shirts, contact Kristin Clausing at 847-0893 or kristin.clausing6@gmail.com for information."

 

FREE 2010-2011 YEARBOOKS AVAILABLE!

Become a patron or sponsor of the 2010-2011 yearbook to receive this offer.  Complete the attached form and return to the school office by February 15th and don’t hesitate to pass it along to any other community business members who can support GHCS.  Direct questions to yearbook advisor, Julia Osterman or Development Director, Fred Vanden Brand.

 

YEARBOOK PHOTOS:

Thank you to those who are contributing!  However, still accepting more candid PHOTOS for all grade levels- Preschool through 8th Grade.  There are 3 options for you to share your photos and earn service hours doing so.  

1) Email images to Josterman1@gmail.com or

2) Turn in a CD or flashdrive to the office (it will be returned within a week, if labeled) or

3) Upload your photos to the Class Scene website at http://www.classscene.com//Secure/SignUpContributor2.aspx?affid=8727, create a free account and use ‘ghcs’ as the school code. THANKS!  See Mrs. Osterman for any questions.

 

SKI CLUB INFORMATION

Ski Club is this Friday, Feb. 3.  Please have ski club members at school by 3:45p.m. We will leave school at 4:00 p.m. sharp! and will arrive back at school around 10:00 p.m.  PLEASE BE PROMPT IN PICKING UP YOUR CHILD! Parents who have signed up to drive need to be at school at 3:45 p.m.  If for some reason the date you are supposed to drive doesn’t work, please try to switch with another parent driver

 

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.

 

HOT LUNCH MENU: Feb. 2-8

Thursday, Feb. 2	Friday, Feb. 3	Monday, Feb. 6	Tuesday, Feb. 7	Wednesday, Feb. 8
Chicken Stir Fry White or Fried Rice Asian Veggies Fortune Cookie Salad Bar, Fruit	Walking Tacos Fritos or Doritos Fruit Slushie Salad Bar, Fruit	Pizza Bagels Corn Salad Bar, Fruit	Mini Corn Dogs Broccoli/Cauliflower Salad Bar, Fruit	Chicken Drumsticks Tater Tots Salad Bar, Fruit