Feb. 21

Wouldn't you want to pie the principals?

SHOVELS - We are planning to finish up our shoveling project in the greenhouse this coming week, so your shovels should be returning home by the end of the week.😏

WRITING CELEBRATION - We are excited to share our finished persuasive essays with our fellow fourth graders this coming week.  When you see that come home, please celebrate your child's writing with them.  Ask them what feature they are most proud of in their writing (engaging hook, repetitive language, convincing tone, specific research or evidence, a conclusion that invites their reader to take action, etc.).

CONFERENCES - This Spring the 4th graders will be doing student-led conferences.  This will be a special time for just you, your 4th grader, and me to reflect on their growth in person (no siblings please).  More details will fall into place later, but since the conference sign up email came out from Holland Christian (Feb. 13), keep that in mind as you choose your time for your conference.  Please plan for an in-person conference.  Thanks so much! 

Ranch Hands Would your family be interested in caring for our goats (the wonderful Rosie and Parker) and three chickens (Pearl, Opal, and Mera) on a Saturday or two this spring? It's a pretty simple task to be a ranch hand but does require knowledge of our barn/greenhouse locking system and feeding tasks. We are taking applications! Your child may write a note expressing interest on behalf of your family and bring to the office " applying" for the job! Or you can just email me of your interest at mrynsburger@hollandchristian.org We're looking for five families who respond first to pilot the family partnership. Thank you for embracing the joy or critter bring to the lives of our students!

Swimming Lessons Our Holland Aquatic Center is providing swim lessons for us again this year! I recognize this program is new for some children and families. Because our children are blessed to be raised in Michigan, surrounded by bodies of water, we believe this safety instruction is a blessing that we pray they will never need but feel responsible to equip them. If you find yourself pondering over the “why” of lessons, please take a listen to HC mom Jenny White on the why for swim safety. HCAC Swim School welcome video will help you understand a bit about the logistics. Our 1st-4th graders will be bused to the pool each day the weeks of April 14-25.

• 9-10am: 1st Grade

• 10-11am: 4th Grade

• 11am-12pm: 2nd Grade

• 12:35-1:35pm: 3rd Grade

Save the Date: Spring Program March 6 will be our Spring Program held at Christ Memorial from 6:30-7:30.  Your child's teacher will communicate more specifics to you soon.  We're excited to welcome you to an evening of community worship. Feel free to send the below image to Grandparents and other important people: