- If you are in need of some stocking stuffers for your third grader, please keep the following in mind:
- EXPO Dry Erase Markers - So many students' markers are drying up and my personal stash is, too. Fresh ones would be put to good use as we head into second semester!
- Headphones - Check with your third grader to see if they a.) have a set, and b.) if they still work. We use these weekly, so not having any makes certain activities tricky.
- Please return your third grader's gingerbread house base (board) before the end of January. We prefer to use these over and over rather than getting new ones cut each year. Thank you!
- We will put the finishing touches on our persuasive essays and share them with each other.
- Our class Christmas celebration party will be on Wednesday, December 20th, from 2:15-3:00pm. (There will not be a student gift exchange.) The volunteers are Mrs. Kammeraad, Mrs. Kaindl (craft), and Mrs. Disselkoen (games). Thank you!
- Student excitement is already at an all-time high with Christmas right around the corner. Limiting sweet treats and those that take a looooong time to eat (i.e. candy canes and suckers) is so helpful as we work to make the most of this week of learning and fun.
- In an effort to make the carpool line run smoothly, teachers have been asked to abide by the loading sign at the end of the loading zone and not let students load into cars that are beyond that sign. Thanks for understanding.
- This week's math homework will be due on Friday.
Requested Announcements:
Tech Devices at School
As we’re entering gift-giving season, we’ve been noticing a few children showing off smart watches and devices that have connectivity outside of school. Your child’s safety and mental wellness is our priority. To that end, children are not permitted to bring devices that have connectivity outside of school. This policy is meant for your child’s well-being as well as that of classmates. Please note this policy that holds preschool through 12th grade at Holland Christian. Thank you for your mindfulness and partnership:
Personal Technology: Personal Technology is not necessary in a school setting and disrupts the learning environment. Personal Technology includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Cell Phones
Smartwatches
Headphones or Earbuds
Personal Laptops
MP3-Players
Etc. (i.e. Any non-school issued personal technology)
If parents need to communicate with their student, they can send their student an email or call the office and get a note from the office. Personal Technology items are not allowed to be used or visible during the time a student enters school until the final bell rings. If a student needs to use their phone, they must receive direct permission from a staff person to do so.
Shoes for PE: As we enter the winter months and many of your kids are wearing boots to school, please remember to have tennis shoes in their locker or backpack for their PE days!
Hearing and Vision Screenings - coming in January!
Hearing screening January 11 for grades K, 2, and 4
Vision screening January 12 for grades 1, 3, and 5
Parents can opt out if desired, but you need to submit the following in writing: name of student, date of screening, which screening opting out of, and parent signature.
*Children with shunts or medically implanted devices cannot do the hearing screening.