There Goes October...

For any secretarial needs or sub questions, you are welcome to contact Kristi and Cara at the following: 

(M & T) Cara's number 616-403-5502

(W-F) Kristi's number 616-402-8439

Chapel

Ron's class will be leading chapel on Wednesday at 8:45. 

Personal Day

It's really hard to step away...but...our daughter Kearia is interested in Calvin University so TJ and I are taking her for a day-long visit tomorrow. This personal day has been approved by Rachel Hendershot and Doug and I hope acceptable by you. So...I'll be at Calvin tomorrow. Not here. I'm so sorry for not being present for all of the good things! I know I'm missing a super fun day tomorrow as EVERY second graders is coming to the Ridge! WOWZA! I look forward to hearing all about it on Monday! 

Copy and Paste in Your Blog, Please

HCHS’s Theatre Department is proud to present Matilda for the Fall Musical this year! Based on the book by Roald Dahl, Matilda is the inspiring story of a girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, psychokinetic powers, and an extraordinary imagination who dreams of a better life. You won’t want to miss this incredibly fun musical. Performances are November 17-19 at 7 pm. Due to licensing restrictions we are unable to livestream this Fall’s production, but you can get your in-person tickets at hollandchristian.org/theatre beginning October 17th.

You’re invited to Swingin' the Night Away! November 4, 6:45-9 pm in the HC high school cafeteria. Enjoy swing dance lessons (6:45-7:30), a dance (7:30-9), dessert and the sounds of big band jazz. $5/person at the door. Music provided by the HC Jazz Bands and the Old Timer’s Band.  Bring your children, and your parents- it’s a delightful evening with loads of vintage charm! 

Conference/Convention Week

Parent Teacher Conferences are a big ask of teachers. It takes a LOT of energy and stamina to pour your heart into parent conversations DOZENS of times over a short period. HOWEVER! I believe you have been brought into your children's lives for exactly this time in their journey. You are their entrusted partner. These conversations truly are celebrations of this important relationship. Many of them will remember YOU for the rest of their lives! Thank you for preparing for these conferences and I pray God grants you the energy you need to share you heart, skill, hopes and partnership next week. 

Staff Meeting

Our next staff meeting will be held on the 18th of October from 11:30-12:15. If possible, could you please put out the all call for parent helpers to cover lunch? We'd love to have our teacher assistants join in this work with the results of our security audit and lay some plans for 1000 Hours Day! 

Teacher Assistant Evals

Thank you for taking the time to sit together and glow about our glorious teacher assistants! They are a GIFT to us in the Forest. If you're able to complete the goal worksheet by Reformation Day together, we'll be tracking in a timely manner. The cells shaded in blue are the teams I've received the worksheet from. Let me know if you'd like some help in this. 

Teacher Goals

Some of you have already received an emailed notice from Effective Educator from my pop in. This is a first round pop in. You'll notice on that check list that not nearly all of the heart, faith, intentionality you bring to your learning environment will be represented on this 10 minute pop in. That is as it should be. It serves just as a first round fly by. This is true for all first round pop ins for teachers at HC preschool-12th grade. Our next round will be a fuller picture of your work. If you would please select your goals by Reformation Day as well. This video can help you navigate how to select goals in Effective Educator. 

Quarter One Final Stretch

Teacher Assistant Evals

Thank you for taking the time to sit together and glow about our glorious teacher assistants! They are a GIFT to us in the Forest. If you're able to complete the goal worksheet by Reformation Day together, we'll be tracking in a timely manner. The cells shaded in blue are the teams I've received the worksheet from. Let me know if you'd like some help in this. 

Teacher Goals

Some of you have already received an emailed notice from Effective Educator from my pop in. This is a first round pop in. You'll notice on that check list that not nearly all of the heart, faith, intentionality you bring to your learning environment will be represented on this 10 minute pop in. That is as it should be. It serves just as a first round fly by. This is true for all first round pop ins for teachers at HC preschool-12th grade. Our next round will be a fuller picture of your work. If you would please select your goals by Reformation Day as well. This video can help you navigate how to select goals in Effective Educator. 

Reports Cards Going Live

Our student report will go live on Friday, October 14. Keep me posted if I can help you get these accomplished. 

Please Mark Your Calendars:

Staff Meeting

Our next staff meeting will be held on the 18th of October from 11:30-12:15. If possible, could you please put out the all call for parent helpers to cover lunch? We'd love to have our teacher assistants join in this work with the results of our security audit and lay some plans for 1000 Hours Day! 

Christmas Lunch

Our parent team has a special Christmas Lunch planned for December 13 from 1:00-2:00. We will meet at the high school. We'll have more details as the date draws near. Something to keep tucked in your calendar as you're planning trips and events.