Curriculum Tidbits:
- We will be wrapping up and assessing our current math unit on place value and adding and subtracting multi-digit numbers this week.
- New spelling words will be sent home on Monday with our test being on Friday.
- Our reading and writing focus remains on informational reading/writing. We'll continue researching our topics and drafting our paragraphs as we work towards making a class coloring book of animals. We'll also learn about different text structures in our reading.
- This week we'll continue with our Bible curriculum stories (Cain & Abel, Noah, and the Tower of Babel) before shifting to the Christmas story leading up to Christmas Break.
- Social studies will have us learning about the geography of Michigan.
- December 10, 12pm-2pm - 3rd grade field trip to ODC. (Our class will need 3 chaperones. Word has it that most of this field trip will be indoors, but there's no guarantee there won't be an outdoor element!) Send me an email if you would like to chaperone!
- December 16, 12:20-2pm - Gingerbread Houses (Third graders will work with their peers to construct their houses.) We are SO THANKFUL that all of our donation slots on our sign-up have been FILLED! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far!
- December 17, 2:15-3pm - Our 3rd grade class Christmas party. I would love it if some parent(s) would like to take this over! In years past, parents have elected to do "stations" for the party - a snack station, a game station, and a craft station. But if you are willing to volunteer, I'm open to however you'd like to run the party! Just send me an email if you'd like to help with the party.
As part of our mission to equip minds and nurture hearts to transform the world for Jesus Christ, HC works to provide students with the knowledge and skills to guard themselves in this fallen world. Part of HC’s commitment to student safety is providing counsel and resources for sexual abuse prevention and intervention from the Children’s Advocacy Center. Please see the attached informed consent letter for more information. The Children’s Advocacy Center will not be sharing any videos during their lessons at Holland Christian.
If you have any questions about the content of the presentation, we encourage you to reach out to the Children’s Advocacy Center. If you would like your child to not participate in the presentation, please fill out this form at least one week prior to the presentation date. HC will anticipate participation unless they receive a submitted opt-out form.
Our classroom presentation will be on Wednesday, December 10th from 10:20-11:15am.
Upcoming Dates:
Thanksgiving Vacation: November 26-28
Christmas Vacation: December 22- January 2
Volunteers Needed: Christmas Luncheon - December 17th: Would you be willing to volunteer during lunch on December 17, to allow the Rose Park staff to enjoy a time of celebration and fellowship? If so, please sign up here!
Coats, please! As the weather cools down, we want to make sure all our Rose Park kids stay cozy outside. If the temperature is 50 degrees or below, students are asked to wear a coat for recess. Please send a coat with your child each day so they can stay warm and enjoy their time outdoors. Thank you!
The Kindergarten classes are getting excited for our annual Cookie Sale, which is coming up on Thursday, December 11th! This year our proceeds will go to the Chan family. Noé and Kathlyn Chan, along with their two daughters Haddie and Alizah, are missionaries in Guatemala, serving God by using their gifts in art and physical therapy. They became friends with Maestra Klipp Lopez while her family was serving in Guatemala, and we are so excited to come alongside and support their family! The Cookie Sale will begin at 9:00am and cookies will cost 50 cents each. Below is more information about the Chan family and their ministry:
Sign ups are open for the Dutch Dance 2026 season! CLICK HERE to get signed up. Practice locations and times are listed on the link for each program. Registration closes on January 17th, 2026, 11:59pm. Absolutely no late registration accepted, so sign up today to Join the Dance in 2026!
- Work in the Kitchen! Food Service is looking for a part-time person to work in the Rose Park Kitchen. We are in need of someone Monday through Thursday from 9:30am-1:30pm. If you are interested in one or all of those days, please contact Sue at slambers@hollandchristian.org with interest and availability.