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Then Peter got down out of the boat and walked on the water to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him.
 -Matthew 14:29b-31

 

I wonder if Peter could swim.  How can a grown man who made his life fishing on this very inland sea be afraid of water?  But it wasn’t the water that scared him; it was the wind. The unknown, invisible wind caught his attention and gripped his heart.  Just like us, Peter was afraid of the unknown.

There are many new families that have joined us this year. This school to them is unknown.  It is up to us to reach out, like Jesus, and take them by the hand.  Are you reaching?

Rick Geertsma, Principal

 

SCHOOL CALENDAR

September

4/5       Middle School Camp
9          New Family Picnic at Rycenga Park 6:00 p.m.
10        All School Chapel 8:10 a.m.
11        Parent Information Night 6:30 p.m.
20        Paper Drive at Tysman Truck on Robbins Road from 800 – 10:00 a.m.
24-26    School Picture Days

October

3          School Walk-a-thon 1:00 p.m.
8-10     6th-8th Conferences
15        Pastor’s Breakfast 8:30 a.m.
23/24   CEA Convention – No School

 

SCHOOL SECURITY/VISITOR PASS

All entrances to GHCS will be locked during the school day except for the main entrance on Ferry Street. This is being done to increase school security. The entrance near the preschool room will be open briefly at midday to allow for preschoolers to be brought into the classroom and picked up from the classroom.  If you are going to be in the school building between 8:05 a.m. and 2:25 p.m., other than the office, you must report to the office for a visitor’s pass.  This includes all parents, grandparents, volunteers, etc. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

 

JOYS & CONCERNS

If you have a joy or concern that you would like included in the Home Bulletin, please let the office know (842-5420).

 

TUITION PAYMENTS

Tuition is due on the 10th of each month.  A late fee charge of $25.00 will be applied after the 20th of each month.  GHCS depends on and appreciates your timely tuition payments.

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP – Sept. 4 & 5

Our middle schoolers will be departing from school on Thursday morning, Sept. 4, for their camp experience.  They will be returning to school Friday afternoon, Sept. 5, before 2:30 p.m.  The middle school camp will be at Grace Youth Camp, 2100 N. Ridge Road, Mears MI 49436.  Phone:  616-873-3662.  Please remember to turn in your permission slip.

 

HOT LUNCH BEGINS SEPTEMBER 4

First day of Hot Lunch is Thursday, Sept. 4! We would appreciate you putting money on your account prior to the first day of lunch. Envelopes are available on table by the office.  Lunch prices are $2.20 for lunch w/milk and 50 cents for milk only.  The hot lunch program needs volunteers to help out in the kitchen on Thursdays and Fridays from 11:00 to 12:30/1:00. It’s a lot of fun and a great way to get service hours. Call Amy Cunningham at 847-7139.

 

FREE AND REDUCED HOT LUNCH

The USDA offers a wonderful program for families who may be going through a difficult financial time, any time in the school year.  This program is based on financial income, foster children, or food stamps.   This program is totally confidential with no teachers, staff or students knowing the status of your child.  Forms are located on the table outside the office. If you were a family in this program for 2007-2008 school year, your benefits will continue through September.

 

COME ONE, COME ALL!

If you are a new parent to GHCS or a returning parent, you are invited to Sara Tucker’s house (11371 Evert Court, West Olive) tomorrow, Sept.4, for a poolside brown bag lunch. Come anytime between 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., bring a sack lunch, and meet other parents.  Younger children are also welcome!  Questions?  Call Sara at 847-6973.

 

NEW FAMILIES WELCOME & INFO PICNIC!

(note change of date)

New families are invited to an evening of fellowship and fun on Tuesday, September 9 from 6-7:30pm at Rycenga Park in Spring Lake Township. Bring the family for a great picnic dinner and meet other families from Grand Haven Christian. We look forward to welcoming you to Grand Haven Christian School!

 

ALL-SCHOOL CHAPEL – September 10

Parents and the public are invited to an all-school chapel the last Wednesday of each month at 8:10 a.m. in the gymnasium.  Next Wed., Sept. 10, Principal Rick Geertsma will be our chapel speaker.

 

PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT – Sept. 11

Thursday evening, Sept. 11, is our annual parent information night for grades 1-8.  This meeting is for parents only and begins with middle school at 6:30 p.m.  The elementary information will have two identical sessions; one from 7:15 – 7:45 p.m. and the other from 8:00 – 8:30 p.m.  Refreshments will be offered between sessions.  We hope to see you there!

 

MAGAZINE SALE

Students in grades 4 – 8 may be calling you to renew your magazines through school.  When you renew your magazines with us, the school receives 40% of the subscription price.  The money raised is used for special assemblies, classroom activities, class trips, etc.  Please support our students if they call. 

 

GHCS DIRECTORY

Directories will be printed soon.  They include student and parent names and addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.  Let us know by this Friday if you do not want that information published.

 

PTF NEEDS YOUR HELP!!

Please consider joining the PTF committee.  It’s a great way to meet families, interact with students and staff throughout the year, and also earn service hours.  For more information call Amy Fles at 616-296-0159.  Don’t delay, call today!

 

ROOM PARENTS NEEDED

Grades Y5-8th need room parents.  Please email Mary Billett at billett@chartermi.net.

 

PARENTS OF YOUNG  5’s & KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS

State law requires that each student entering Kindergarten or Young 5’s have a certificate of immunization at the time of registration or not later than the first day of school.  You are reminded to bring your child’s health form, vision & hearing test, and birth certificate copy to the school office as soon as possible.  If your child was in Young 5’s last year, these requirements have already been met.

 

TRIP NEWS

1.   TRIP orders are processed on Monday mornings during the school year except for normally scheduled school breaks.  Orders must be in by 8:30 a.m. on Mondays with pick up the following week during school hours.  Regular weekly TRIP will resume Monday, Sept. 8 with pick up the following week.

2.   Check & Carry TRIP continues during the school year.  Select certificates are available in the office Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. beginning Sept. 2.  Stop by the office for a complete list of check & carry certificates.  Over $30,000 in certificates was sold so over the summer.

3.   Reminder:  Everyone needs to fill out a new registration form for this school year.   ALL registration/disclaimer forms are cancelled at the end of the school year.  To continue to receive proper credit (including Meijer Community Rewards) or if you want your order to go home with a child, please fill out an updated registration form for the 2008-09 school year.  Thank you.

 

SURROUND SCHOOL CARE

GHCS offers a surround care program from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 – 6:00 p.m. for students enrolled in grades RK-7 and are 12 years of age or younger.   Parents who would like to make use of the program must complete a yearly enrollment form and also fill in a weekly registration form each week they want to use the program.  Forms are available on the table across from the office.  There is a charge for this service. For more information call Teresa Garvelink at 844-2707.

 

DRESS CODE

Students may wear shorts to school through October 22, and then again after spring break (beginning April 13, 2009). Parents are asked to use discretion in sending their children to school in shorts.  Shorts must be fingertip in length.  Shorts that are not acceptable include cut-offs and athletic shorts (tennis, biking, etc.)  Tank tops are not permitted for any student unless there is a shirt under or over it.

 

 

BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB

The Birthday Book Club is a library fundraiser that recognizes your child on his or her birthday.  It can also be used for many different occasions to honor someone.  We have a supply of books in the library workroom for you to choose from.  Select any book in our selection for a $10 donation.  Reserve one now for your child’s birthday!

 

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL POLICY

The school doors open for students at 7:30 a.m.  This is the approximate time buses start arriving and a teacher is on playground duty.  Students should not be dropped off at school before 7:30 a.m.  All students must be picked up after school by 3:00 p.m. unless they are involved in a supervised after school activity or enrolled in the after school care program.  When students are dismissed at 2:30, they are expected to go outside and wait for their ride (bus or parent).

 

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED

We are in the process of making a list of substitute teachers for 2008/2009.  If you are interested, please contact the office at 842-5420. 

 

REMINDERS

1.      If you ride the Spring Lake bus, your $500 payment is due!  Please pay by Sept. 15 to avoid a $25.00 late fee.

2.      Please use the bulletin boards (instead of windows/doors) by each entry to post flyers, etc.  Thank you!

3.      Please call the office (842-5420) by 8:30 a.m. to report your child’s absence or if they’re going to be late.

4.      All announcements for the Home Bulletin must be submitted in writing by Tuesday afternoon in order to be included in that week’s Home Bulletin.

5.      Newspaper Drive is held the third Saturday of each month from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. at Tysman Truck on Robbins Road just of D&W.

6.      Please turn in Emergency information forms to the office.

 

SCRAPBOOKING WEEKEND

Scrapbooking Event in Memory of Randy Sawyer.

Friday, September 19  6pm - 11 pm $25  
Saturday, September 20  9 am - 3 pm $25

Grand Haven Christian School Gym
Both Days: $40 to reserve your table
FREE Digital Demonstration at 7:30 pm Friday and 1:00 pm Saturday.
All Proceeds from event fees and 20% product sales will be given to the GHCS New Electronic Sign in Memory of Randy Sawyer.  Preorder your supplies for pickup at the event or delivery as needed.  Can't attend?  Place and order on sight either Friday or Saturday or via email  9/12-9/20 and 20% of your sale will go to the fundraiser.
For additional information please contact Sherry Boeve @ 616-206-1001 or Sandy Sawyer 616-847-9457.
To reserve your table, please leave your event registration fee in the GHCS office or mail to Sherry Boeve at 16069 Lake Point Drive, Spring Lake 49456

 

7TH / 8TH BOYS’ SOCCER & GIRLS’ SOFTBALL

Boys’ Soccer Coach:  Mr. Lucas DeJonge
Girls’ Softball Coaches:  Mr. Mark Brondyke & Mr. Drew Sweetman

Sept. 15  Away   vs.  Muskegon Chr.       4:00 p.m.

Sept. 16  Away   vs.  Borculo Christian    4:00 p.m.

Sept. 23  Home   vs.  Fremont Chr.          4:00 p.m.

Sept. 25  Home   vs.  Muskegon Chr.       4:00 p.m.

Sept. 26  Away   vs.  Allendale Chr.          4:00 p.m.

Sept. 30  Home   vs.  Allendale Chr.        4:00 p.m.

Oct. 2      Home   vs.  Borculo Chr.           4:00 p.m.

Oct. 3      Away   vs.  Fremont Chrs.         4:00 p.m.

 

Boys home soccer games are played at Robinson Township Soccer Field.
Girls home softball games are played at GHCS. 

 

 

HOT LUNCH MENU: Sept. 4 - 10, 2008

Thursday, Sept. 4	Friday, Sept. 5	Monday, Sept. 8	Tuesday, Sept. 9	Wednesday, Sept. 10
Popcorn Chicken Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy Green Beans	Pizza Bagel Corn Salad Bar Watermelon	Hamburger Garden Salad Fresh Fruit Corn	Chicken Nuggets Green Beans Tator Tots Watermelon	Nachos Grande Chips, taco meat, Cheese Corn

 

 

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