OCCS News and Announcements
November 17, 2020
Spiritual Theme: "Heroes of the Faith"
Theme Song for the School Year: "Find Us Faithful"
Theme Verse for the School Year: "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Heb. 11:1
Lost Ring
A ring was found in the hallway during the week of Parent/Teacher Conferences. If it might be yours, please stop by the office to claim it.
Food Drive for Thanksgiving
OCCS is participating in a food drive for the Orange City Food Pantry in connection with our Thanksgiving chapel. Food items may be brought in any time during the week of November 23. Classes are asked to bring the items into the gym as they come for chapel on Wednesday morning. 

These are some of the items the OC Food Pantry suggests:
  • flour
  • sugar
  • canned veggies and fruits
  • peanut butter
  • jelly or jam or fruit spread
  • oatmeal
  • canned soups and stews
  • canned meats (tuna, chicken, salmon, etc.)
  • cereal
  • pasta
  • rice
  • toilet paper
  • paper towels
  • facial tissue
  • toothpaste and toothbrushes
  • hand soap
  • laundry soap
  • baby wipes
Attention GLC parents
Please let the school office know if you would like to use bonus bucks for your teacher’s Christmas present by Wednesday, December 9.
TRIP News
  • Thank-Scrip-ing Day is coming and will last two days! There will be two days of extra bonuses through Shop with Scrip on November 19 & 20. Bonuses will be available on eGift cards and Reloads only. If you need help logging on to Shop with Scrip or the RaiseRight™, contact Kim in the office at 712-737-2274 or kvandezande@occhristian.pvt.k12.ia.us.
  • Bonus: Outback Steakhouse 6% bonus (16% total) through Nov. 20
  • Bonus: Shutterfly 2.75% bonus (11.75% total) through Dec. 4
  • New Ship to Home feature through the RaiseRight app! Shop with Scrip has the option to have gift cards shipped to your home. The new ship to home feature is available only in the mobile app, RaiseRight™. Families can choose from 250+ top-selling brands that are ship to home eligible, including Amazon.com, The Home Depot®, and Walmart. A small shipping fee is added to the order, and orders must be paid with a bank account or credit card. This is a great feature for family that does not live nearby. Click the link to see the list of brands participating in shop to home: List of Ship to Home brands
  • TRIP hours are Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00am - 12:30pm. and Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:00am - 3:30pm.
  • Find information about the OCCS TRIP program on our website by clicking the following link: OCCS TRIP Website
  • Need help on how to use the Shop with Scrip Website or My Scrip Wallet? Click here for step by step instructions: Family Ordering Guide