FRIDAY, September 6

Chapel with Mrs. Rynsburger

As for our week, our daily schedule is set and we are digging into our multiple units.
Science: We are learning about fossils and the earth's layers.
Reading: We are practice specific skills that help us become stronger readers. 
Writing: We have selected our personal narrative stories and have begun our rough draft. 
Math: Reviewing strategies and practicing multi-digit addition and subtraction 
Bible: Learning about specific three specific judges that God sent to speak to His people; Samson, Ehud, and Deborah

We ran out of time to do our planner...Here is what it should say.

What came home today:
- Math Fact Apps and Websites to visit (blue paper)
- Scholastic Book Order (Pink paper)
- School Picture Form 
- TTQ (Boys running club) Flier (Yellow paper)
- Misc. work from the week

Homework Folders:
On Monday, the students will need to bring their Homework folders back to school. At the end of the day, the folders will include... 
- Spelling Words - Practice sorting the words throughout the week. Test on Friday
- Math Homework - In 2 minutes, accomplish as many facts as you can (Due Mon.)
- Math Facts Minutes - Goal to accomplish 50 minutes, using the math links on the blog or playing math fact war (Due Mon.)
- Reading Minutes - Goal to read 150 minutes (Due Mon.)

Lunch Helpers:
Many of you had an interest in helping during our Wednesday lunch time. Please use this link to sign up. I appreciate your volunteering SO MUCH!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a49aaa828a6fa7-wednesday

Yearbook:

Yearbook Forms were sent home today. These form can be filled in online or in person. The forms need to come to school on the 18th of September for picture day. Note: This form also has a spot to pay for a yearbook.

Note the location for the yearbook payment

Grandparents Day:

Our Rose Park community would like to celebrate ALL of our children and ALL of our families/friends, preschool through sixth grade. We would like to invite our preschool grandparents/friends to celebrate and participate with our entire Rose Park community this upcoming Grandparents/friends Day. This is a new format for us and we're excited about the program with children, preschool through sixth grade worshipping and singing together. Your child's grandparents/friends are invited to our program on October 3 for the program in the gym at 9:30. Following the program, children will host their grandparents/friends in classrooms in an open house format from 10:15-11:15. During this time, children will be prepared to lead their grandparent/friend through activities for as long as they are able to stay. We hope this format accommodates both grandparents who have multiple children to visit by popping in for a bit as well as grandparents/friends who have one child to visit with. More details will be forthcoming as the date approaches.

Parent/Teacher Conferences Date Update:
Parent/teacher conferences will be held from 4:00-8:00 on October 21 and 22. Sign up notification will be forthcoming. October 23 is a half-day of school. We will NOT hold parent/teacher conferences on the 23rd.

Volunteer Background Check - To ensure the safety of our students at all times and in all places at Rose Park we ask that all adults be granted clearance prior to having access to students. Anyone who desires to assist students, chaperone a field trip or supervise in a classroom at Rose Park must stop in the school office and fill out a short background check form.  Mrs. Steenwyk and Mrs. Chase have that form for you. Please also have your driver's license as they will need to make a copy of it.  Mrs. Rynsburger is happy to answer any questions you have about the process or results. All results remain confidential. Thank you!

Homecoming 2019 Family Event 

We love seeing as many of you possible back here on campus for our annual Homecoming Event, this year on Friday, September 13. It’s an all-ages community event, from high school students, elementary and preschool kids, young parents and grandparents, all gathering together to share a meal together, enjoy each others’ company, and then cheering the football team on. Just like before, the picnic dinner and children’s activities, including bouncy houses, lawn games and crafts, start at 5 pm, then the varsity football game against Unity Christian begins at 7 pm. Can't get enough of the HC love? Tickets also include admission to the Varsity Volleyball game vs. Unity at 4:30. The cost is $8 per person in advance, including both dinner and game, and tickets are available online at hollandchristian.org/homecoming-tickets, or at the HCS administration office. Or it’s $10 per person  on the day of the event. Note: Preschool & kindergarten families, look for an email from our Preschool Director on how you can join us for free as our way to welcome you to the HC community!

Important Dates: 

Sept. 9 (Mon): Math Homework Due

                       Math Minutes Due

                       Reading Minutes Due

                       Return Homework Folders

Sept. 10 (Tues): Library Books Due

Sept. 13 (Fri): Spelling Test

                       HC Homecoming @ High School

Sept. 16 (Mon): Walkathon Packets Due

Sept. 18 & 19: School Picture Days (MORE DETAILS TO COME)

Sept. 20 (Fri): DeGraaf Nature Center Field Trip - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a49aaa828a6fa7-degraaf
Sept. 25 (Wed): Walk-a-Thon (Afternoon event @ HS Turf)

Sept. 27 (Fri): NO SCHOOL