HOME BULLETIN: GRCES - Evergreen Campus - June 11  
, 2019  
   
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JUNE
14         No School - Professional Development for Staff
17         Hager Park Day
19         Chapel, 11am - 5th Grade Graduation
19         Last Day of School, 12:00pm dismissal


AUGUST
15         Open House, 4-6pm
19         1st Day of School for K-5th grade students,  12:00pm Dismissal
20         Kids Care Begins
26         Preschool Begins
30         Labor Day Weekend - No School


Please report all students absences and late arrivals by using the attendance line, 574-5990. If your student will be late to school please make sure your student brings a lunch or include a hot/cold lunch order with your attendance message. School lunches cannot be ordered after 8:30am.

From the Principal

Dear Evergreen Families,
  
As we near the end of this school year, we are planning for the 2019-2020 school year. There are some staffing changes for next year.
   
Preschool: Mrs. Dominique VanHill will be the lead teacher in preschool. Mrs. Ingrid Speulstra will be the aide in preschool.  Mrs. Kathryn Breuninger will be the lunch/rest time aide.
   
Team One: Mrs. Hannah Warren (currently Miss Hannah Rush) will teach full time. Mrs. Beth Nyenhuis will continue as the Monday, Wednesday, Thursday teacher.  Mrs. Mary Witteveen (returning from retirement!) will be the Tuesday, Friday teacher in Team One.
   
Team Two:  Mrs. Barb Kok and Mrs. Corey Visker will continue as the teachers in Team Two.
   
Team Three:  Mr. Graham Schultze and Mrs. Coreen Hausig will continue as the teachers in Team Three.

Mrs. Breuker will return next year as the Support Services Coordinator.  Mrs. Jane Sharda will continue at Evergreen as a teacher aide. A full list of staff members will be included in the August back to school letter.

Ann Bakker

Evergreen News
  
No School Friday, June 14
Please make note that there is no school this Friday, June 14. Evergreen teachers will be having professional development. School will resume on Monday.
 
Hager Park Day
Monday, June 17 is our annual Hager Park Day. Students need to bring a sack lunch or order one through school. Order forms went home yesterday and need to be returned by Thursday, June 13. In case of inclement weather we will postpone the field trip to Tuesday, June 18.
 
Lost & Found
The lost and found is overflowing! Please remember to come and check for lost items before school is out. Anything left over will be donated to New 2 You on June 20.
 
Medications
Parents please remember to claim any medications for your student that are kept in the office or the classroom by the end of the year. No medications may remain in the building over the summer. 

IMPORTANT REMINDER for Parents of Preschool and Kindergarten Students in 2019-2020: 
Every year the State of Michigan requires that  all preschool and kindergarten students submit written evidence that immunizations are up to date or a copy of a certified waiver. You must submit this by the start of school on August 19, 2019. We appreciate your attention to this matter, as it is our goal to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all of our students. Please contact your building principal with any questions about the GRCS immunization policy. Additional information on the immunization requirements is available at the following links:

Hot Lunch
The current Evergreen Hot lunch Menu is posted on the website at grcs.org under campus life and then Hot Lunch. Updates or changes to the menu after it has been published will be highlighted in red in the 2 week preview below.

Parents:  Please help us end the year on a "Positive" note. 
We need to have all outstanding balances cleared so we can close school year. Check your child's Hot Lunch account and submit a payment for any negative balances. 
Please email Jill if you have any questions:  jzondag@grcs.org
Thank you!

**Please Note:  There is 1 change to the June Menu. It is  highlighted in RED.

Mon 6/10
Chicken Extravaganza, Vegetable Choice, Fruit Choice
Tues 6/11
Teriyaki Beef Dippers, Rice, Pineapple, 
Carrots, Ranch
Wed 6/12
Warm Pretzel, Cheese Cup,   
Yogurt, 
Vegetable Choice, Fruit Choice
Thur 6/13
Sloppy Joe on 
a Bun, Fun Sized Chips, Corn, Fruit Choice, Slushie
Fri 6/14

No School

Mon 6/17

Hager Park Day

Tues 6/18
Breakfast Extravaganza
Vegetable Choice, Fruit Choice
Wed 6/19

1/2 Day

No Lunch Served


Have a great Summer!




Hot Lunch Volunteers
Evergreen needs volunteers to help serve lunch to our K-5 students throughout the school year. Please use the  Evergreen Hot Lunch and Recess Sign Up  to volunteer to help serve from 12:25-12:50pm.

Hot Lunch Volunteers
Mon, 6/10:
Tues, 6/11:

Wed, 6/12:
Thur, 6/13:
Fri,    6/14:

Mon,  6/17:
Tues,  6/18:

Wed,  6/19:
Volunteer Needed*
Volunteer Needed*
Volunteer Needed* 
Joanne Peterson
No School

Hager Park Day - No Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed*
1/2 Day - No Lunch Served

Playground Duty
Your assistance is appreciated during the noon recess from 12:45 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. 
Younger siblings are always welcome to join us during recess! 
Please use the  Evergreen Hot Lunch and Recess Sign Up  to volunteer.

Recess Volunteers
Mon, 6/10:
Tues, 6/11:

Wed, 6/12:
Thur, 6/13:
Fri,    6/14:

Mon,  6/17:
Tues,  6/18:

Wed,  6/19:

Volunteer Needed*
Laura Koster
Volunteer Needed*
Joanne Peterson
No School

Hager Park Day - No Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed*
1/2 Day - No Volunteer Needed

GRCS Athletics  

Attention all girls who are entering grades 5-12 and who are interested in learning and improving cheerleading skills:
There will be four weeks of summer cheer clinics offered at Grand Rapids Christian High School this summer.  Clinics will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays of the last two weeks in June and the last two weeks in July.  Questions:  Contact Jacquie DeJonge @ 616-949-7516.
 
Dates are as follows:   June 18, 20; June 25 and June 27
July 23, 25; July 30 and August 1
Time: 10:45 - 12:45 p.m.
Place:  Quest Center
Cost :  $40 (Four one-hour gymnastic sessions, one session per week, will be offered @  
$10/ each with Randy Owens, gymnastic instructor from For the Kidz Gymnastics.)
 
Development of cheer skills, jumps, and stunting, gymnastics, and strength and conditioning with Daimond Dixon will be the focus of the clinics.
 
GRCS 2019 Summer Sports Camps 
Our  summer  camps offer a great opportunity to improve skills and athleticism in a variety of  sports.  Grand Rapids Christian offers  summer  camps to kids 4 years old - high school!  

This year's  camps include:
  • Baseball: ages 7-14 years old
  • Boys Basketball: 1st - 10th grade
  • Girls Basketball: 1st - 10th grade
  • Boys Basketball Skills and Drills:  3rd - 8th grade
  • Girls Basketball Skills and Drills:  3rd - 8th grade
  •  Cross Country:  middle school and high school
  • Boys Lacrosse: 3rd - 8th grade
  • Girls Lacrosse:  3rd - 8th grade
  • Boys Soccer:  3rd - 12th grade
  • Girls Soccer:  3rd - 12th grade
  • Softball:  5th - 8th grade
  • Coed Tennis: ages 4 - high school
  • Boys Volleyball:  5th - 12th grade
  • Girls Volleyball:  5th - 12th grade
If you have any questions about our camps or the registration process, please contact Carolyn Groendyk in the athletic office at 616.574.5819 or  cgroendyk@grcs.org.

Registration is Open for the Following Spring and Fall Sports:
or email  sboender@grcs.org with questions
  • Fall Flag Fooball:   Volunteer coaches needed
    • 4-8 years old
    • August 27-Mid September
    • Tuesday practices, 5:30-6:30pm at Gainey Field
    • 3 Saturday Games at Eagles Stadium
    • Cost: $45
  • Fall Rocket Football:   Volunteer coaches needed
    • 3rd-6th grade
    • August 19-Mid September
    • Practice:  Mondays 6-7:30pm, Tuesdays 4:30-6pm and Thursdays 6-7pm
    • Games:  Saturdays at various schools
    • Cost: $165 (includes new updated jerseys and 2 day Summer Camp Fee)
  • Fall 7th/8th Grade Football
    • August 19 - Mid October
    • 3 Practices during the week
    • Games at Eagles Stadium and surrounding schools on Saturdays
    • $130 (includes helmet, jersey and pants and 2 day Summer Camp Fee)
  • Summer Open Play - Football
    • 7th/8th Grade
    • July 10, 17, 24 & 31
    • 1-3pm at Eagles Stadium
    • FREE - no need to register
Summer Fee is waived if registered for football leagues by July 26.  Football Registration closes on August 6. 

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TRIP News
    
HOURS:
      Tuesdays:  Gift card sales @ RCS from 8:00-10:00am 
      Wednesdays:  Gift card sales @ GRCES Iroquois Campus from 7:30am-5:00pm 
 
SUMMER SCHEDULE:
Rockford Christian School 
-- OPEN Tuesdays 9-10:00 am on 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/9, 7/23, 8/6
-- CLOSED 7/2, 7/16, 7/30, 8/13

GRCES-Iroquois Campus 
-- OPEN Wednesdays 8:00am-3:00pm on 6/12, 6/19, 7/10, 7/24, 8/7
-- CLOSED 6/26, 7/3, 7/17, 7/31, 8/14

Regular hours resume the week of August 19.

You may also contact us at the TRIP office on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; hours vary. Phone 574-6030 or email 
info@eagletrip.org

VENDOR NEWS:
  • We still have some limited-time small denomination cards in stock. Great for teacher gifts, graduates and other special occasions! Additional brands may be special-ordered a week ahead through June 16. 
  • NEW brands available as physical gift cards! All must be special-ordered a week ahead. REI $25 card, 8% (also available as instant e-cards at ShopWithScrip and Benefit Mobile - both with 8% rebate), Forever 21 $25 card (also available as instant e-card at ShopWithScrip-5% rebate and Benefit Mobile-6% rebate), Southwest $250 card (also available as instant e-card at ShopWithScrip and Benefit Mobile - both with 4% rebate)
  • Krispy Kreme is now available to Reload, in addition to $10 physical cards and instant e-cards (both ShopWithScrip and Benefit - 8%)
  • Choice Hotels cards are now available to Reload
  • Whole Foods has discontinued their participation
ONLINE SHOPPING:    
This summer, keep earning TRIP credit with our secure, convenient online and mobile shopping options!
  • Set up a convenient online shopping account at www.ShopWithScrip.com. Contact the TRIP Office for a user name or enrollment code. MyScripWallet is the mobile-optimized version of ShopWithScrip. Log into MyScripWallet.com with your ShopWithScrip log in information to purchase, redeem and manage your reloadable and electronic cards. (PrestoPay payment account set-up required).
  • The Benefit Mobile app has been adding new vendors and offering frequent bonuses. Get started at https://www.benefit-mobile.com/causes/grand-rapids-christian-schools . (Note that Benefit retailers and rebates differ from those at ShopWithScrip and the TRIP Office).
  • Visit the Online Ordering page at eagletrip.org for more details and instructional videos.
GRCS News             

Summer Camps at the CAW: Openings are still available for Musical Theatre Camp: 
Frozen, Jr. (June 24-28, for grades 3-6); and  Camp Broadway (June 17-21, for grades 6-12). For more details and to register, visit us at  www.dcaw.org.
Join us this summer and see what the buzz is all about!

Central Office Summer Hours: Grand Rapids Christian Administrative Offices wishes each of our families a safe and enjoyable summer.  Use the summer as a time of renewal and refreshment enjoying the beauty of God's creation.  Should you need to contact the administrative offices over the summer we will be hard at work getting ready for school year 2019-20.  Please make a note that beginning the week of June 17 the offices will be closed on Fridays (June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26 and August 2).  Starting the week of August 6 we will return to our regular schedule of M-F 8:00-4:30 pm.  Have a fabulous summer!

GRCS has numerous  positions open for next school year.   If you know of someone you think would be a good fit please let them know of these openings.

 Central Office 
GRCHS
RCS
GRCES - IQ

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New 2 You News

Remember New 2 You over the summer! 
Shop New 2 You first! Donate your gently used items! Call to schedule pick up of larger items. 

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Requested Announcements
Please note: Listing of the goods, services, and events here does not constitute the endorsement of the Grand Rapids Christian Schools.

Writer's Camp:  Does your child love to write? GRCMS mom Lorilee Craker, author of fifteen books, is offering the  9 th annual Young Writer's Workshop this summer.
The workshop, aka Writer's Camp, is designed for incoming 5th graders to outgoing 8th graders and will be held at the DeBoer home on Onekama SE from 1-4 p.m., July 15-19. We'll cover character naming, writing with the five senses, characterization and plot, and more. Participants will workshop book ideas and their own fiction or non-fiction submission for the Write Michigan Contest (we've had several winners attend camp, but then again, all young writers are winners!)
This camp is for readers and writers, kids who don't want to go to tennis, soccer, or basketball camp, but rather they want to grow into the future authors they know they can be. Once again this year, we'll enjoy the vast green space and outdoor exploration of the DeBoer's incredible yard (featuring a ravine and deer!). Every year, kids climb into trees and write their hearts out. This gives me hope for humanity.
   
For more info, email at  LorilEJ@aol.com. Cell phone: 828-7424. Land line: 719-0475. Limited space is available. Cost is $125 for the week, with a $50 non-refundable down payment. 

FREE CONCERT: On Sunday, June 30 at 4:00 PM, Kelloggsville Church (610 - 52nd Street, Kentwood) will be hosting a pop/folk music concert with Out of the Dust, the Nashville-based recording artists Chris and Stephanie Teague. There is no cost and no tickets are required. The concert will last a little over an hour and is recommended for ages 11 and up. Activities and care for children ages 10 and under will also be provided. All are welcome to this uplifting concert which will share the Gospel message of redemption through song and story-telling.


Other GRCS School Home Bulletins

Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School
Evergreen Campus

1630 Griggs St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Phone: 616.574.5900  Fax: 616.574.5910
Principal - Ann Bakker - abakker@grcs.org
Secretary - Carrie Doezema - cdoezema@grcs.org