The Beacon
January 22, 2020
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SOCS Mission Statement:
Equipping students with the wisdom and knowledge to become effective Christ followers and bring peace and restoration to earth. 
 
Scripture of the week:
"Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock."
Matthew 7:24
Save the Date!
Save the Date! Our annual Auction is coming up on April 18th!
Put it on your calendar, circle it on your new copy of the school calendar , and start thinking about how you’ll participate in this fun event! As we get closer we’ll ask everyone to contribute for the dinner, and to submit items. Each family must sign up to help either as a solicitor or working the food line.
Cougar Community Night! February 13th, 6-8pm, all are invited to attend our Preschool-8th Grade Open-house style community night. There will be fun (bounce house, selfie photo-booth, a book giveaway and more) with free popcorn and juice too! Bring the kids and a friend to come see our school and meet our community!        
Tuition Statements are going home with student Report Cards tomorrow. Please review your statement carefully. If you are not on auto-pay, please remit tuition payments to the office. Have questions? Please email tuition@sochristian.org with your concerns. Thank you!

Your SOCS Board At Work:

At the January meeting, our SOCS Board of Trustees approved the following:

·  A school calendar for the 2020-21 year. September 1 will be our first day, Christmas break will be December 23 - January 3, we will finish the year on Friday, June 4, 2021.

·  A revised preschool program dedicated to serving 4 year-olds and “young fives” for 5 year-old students who plan to attend Kindergarten the following year. 

·  With current principal Bart Den Boer retiring from his work at SOCS at the end of this current school year, the SOCS Board has approved the appointment of Mr. Mark Rozeboom as principal. He will take on the role of Principal beginning in July.
 
School day:
8:35am-3:25pm
Office Hours:
8am-4pm
 
On the Calendar: 
 
January
24 - Chapel
     - Pizza lunch ($1.50/slice)
     - Field Trip to the Compassion Experience (K-8)
27 - Start “School Spirit Week”/National School Choice Week
    - Field Trip to G.R. Ford museum (4th-5th)
 
February
7 - Chapel
     Pizza Lunch ($1.50/slice)
13 - Preschool-8th Open House
      6-8 pm
14 - 1/2 day (Teacher in-service)
17 - No School (Winter Break)
21 - Chapel
      Pizza lunch ($1.50/slice)
 
See it all at  sochristian.org on our Google Calendar
 
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Information for Families












School Spirit Week / National School Choice Week: We plan to show our SOCS (Cougars!) spirit as well as praise God for the option to choose Christian Education at SOCS the week of January 27th-31st. We will celebrate in fun ways each day:
Monday: Wear your South Olive (class) T-shirt day
Tuesday: Hero day (dress like a hero of faith from the Bible, your personal hero, or a superhero)
Wednesday: Whacky Hair or Hat day
Thursday: Wear Blue & Yellow day
Friday: Comfy-Cozy day
(These are on the school Google Calendar as well!)
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Weather Woes - If Weather causes school cancellations, we follow West Ottawa’s transportation schedule. If they close, we close. If they call a 2-hour delay, we will not have preschool or three-school. When it’s wet, cold, snowy or icy and we are at school, be sure the kids are equipped for it! We also suggest they have extra clothes in their locker, in case things get wet while playing. Thanks!
Pigs in a Blanket -
We will make them again on February 3. All help is appreciated! NOTE: Every SOCS family is expected to help out with pigs at least 6 times each school year. Join the Facebook Group to stay in the know with what’s happening: facebook.com/groups/2132183227020347/  Do you wonder what we mean when we say we’re making pigs? Are you not sure if you can help? Our dough is made and cut by Saunder’s Bakery, the meat is prepared by Sheldon Meats and we just cut it to size and wrap each piece in a “blanket” of dough, package them in dozens and put them in our freezers. You can do it! We’ll put on some coffee and uplifting music and everyone can enjoy conversation while we earn tuition credit and keep this (our second-biggest) fundraiser for the school going strong! 
FYI! The price for Pigs in a blanket is now $11 per dozen.
TRIP: Subway has eGift Cards! Kwik Trip offers reloads, and bonus offers right at GAP and Old Navy get you 14%! Find out more and order using the Shop With Scrip website or MyScripWallet.com.
 Lunches & Concessions:  
  • Concessions available Friday at lunch before the field trip. Please send money with your students. Prices ranging from $.50 for popcorn up to $2 for cotton candy.
Supporting SOCS: We would not be here without the generous donors who support SOCS. Friends and supporters are always welcome to come see what we do here, take a tour and meet our staff and students. Contributions big and small make a difference, and we are thankful for all the ways in which God provides for us! We always welcome Pop cans, Box Tops for Education, Direct Your Dollar (Spartan) receipts and Our Family labels -Thank you!
CAL events & Athletics
Basketball!
Our last practice is tomorrow!
Go Cougars!

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Tournaments are Saturday!
These will be held at
West Michigan Christian High School
(455 Ellis Rd Norton Shores)
beginning at 8 am. Contact the school office if your child needs a ride there.

News & Events
  • Unity Christian High School is hosting New Student Nights on January 27, January 29, and February 5 beginning at 7:00 p.m. These nights are intended for both the student and parents and are designed to have you explore the classes and programs at Unity, experience what a day is like, and engage with other future students and families. Call or email Unity (669-1820 or unity@unitychristian.org) to reserve an evening.

  • Unity Summer Sports Camp Schedule -- Unity Christian will again be sponsoring many sports  camps this summer for students age 3 to 12th grade. The camp schedule has been finalized (with the exception of golf camp and swim camp), and is available at this link or at unitychristianathletics.org under the "Camps and Clinics" tab. Online registration for Unity summer sports camps will begin on Monday, April 13. We look forward to having your students join us this summer! 

  • Camp Geneva has opened registration for 2020 Summer Camp opportunities. Brochures are in the office, and more info is at campgeneva.org.

  • South Olive Bible Camp 2020 registration forms are HERE! Forms are in the office. Registration deadline is April 1. Save $30 when you register by March 1! If you have any questions, call Mike at 616.928.8958.