August 20, 2020 Newsletter

A GLIMPSE FROM MRS. OBBINK

There it is sitting on my desk. A ring in all its glittery beauty. You know, the kind of ring that little girls love to wear. It is silver in color with a great big plastic green stone. Its earthy value is little, but it represents so much more. In fact, this ring is extra special. This ring represents hope and expectation.

The little girl who brought it in wanted to make sure that this treasure gets added to the dress-up box in the Pre-Kindergarten classroom. She was all smiles as she presented this prize to me. In addition to dropping off the ring, she stopped in to pay tuition. Her little purse full of quarters. I hope you are imagining a big smile with a sincere heart that was bubbling over with joy. This little one is ready for school to begin!

Today as I work my way through the paper work and phone calls of the day, this little ring reminds me of a day soon when we get back to the business of listening to stories, hearing hearts, learning, and spending time with your children, our students. I have sincerely missed the best part of school, the students. See you soon! That sounds so good.

For our synchronous learners, we are looking forward to seeing you every day too!

OUR FIRST MONTH

Sept. 1 - Meet the Teacher (10am - 1pm)

Sept. 7 - Labor Day

Sept. 9 - First Day of School (Pre-K to 8th Grade)

Sept. 10 - First Day of School (Preschool)

Sept. 17 - Parent Orientation/Curriculum Night (7pm)

See our Reopening Plan

OPEN ENROLLMENT CONTINUES!

Please let your family, friends and co-workers know that open enrollment continues with limited space. We are accepting registration forms through the mail, via email (digitally scanned copies) or fax, otherwise we are in the office Monday to Friday from 9am and 3pm.

Tuition paid in-full will receive a 3% discount. Don't forget about our Family Referral Offer program.

One of the best resources for helping to fill our school with students is YOU. YOU can spread the word about what makes MCS such an outstanding choice! We are continually offering the Family Referral Program! Take advantage of this opportunity to receive a tuition credit for each new family you bring to Monroe Christian School!

Referring families will receive a $500 tuition credit (2020-2021 school year) for K-8th grade students or a $250 tuition credit for Preschool and Pre-K referrals. New families that have been referred will receive free registration for the upcoming school year.

NEW MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Please be reminded that for the 2020-2021 school year, Monroe Christian School will be using a new school management system MySchoolWorx (MSW). This system will provide parents with online access to your student's teachers, grades, assignments, classroom activities, school-wide events and more.

For more details, please check this link https://conta.cc/2XBtf19

PLEASE WELCOME...

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Courtney Haggerty to the MCS Staff. Mrs. Haggerty will join us as one of our Kindergarten teachers. We are delighted to bring such a warm and talented lady to our amazing team! We are also excited that God has placed her in just the right place at just the right time to meet this need! See her bio in our next newsletter.

CLASSROOM EDUCATOR/STAFF LINE UP

Preschool - Mrs. Enochs

Pre-Kindergarten - Mrs. Jansons, Mrs. Meyer, Mrs. Enochs and Miss Trombley

Kindergarten - Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. Haggerty

First Grade - Mrs. Sytsma

Second Grade - Mrs. Bailly

Third Grade - Mrs. Briggs-Stronks

Fourth Grade - Mrs. Obbink

Fifth Grade - Mrs. Waltman

Sixth/Seventh Grade - Mrs. Moses—Math, Science, English (Vowac, Daily Language, Grammar)

Eighth Grade - Mr. Warren-Bible and Social Studies/ History, English (Literature & Writing)

MUSIC - Mrs. Scott

PE/STEM - Coach Austin Van Belle

Office Team - OPEN (Operations), Mrs. Werkhoven (Finance), and Mrs. Obbink (Administrator/Principal)

Parent/Volunteer Nurse: Mrs. Grazier

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Are you interested in joining the Monroe Christian School Team, specifically the front office for this school year? If so, here is your chance. We are looking for a new Operations and Promotions Director. We need someone with friendly demeanor, warmth personality, welcoming and more...

For more information, please send an email to elaine.obbink@monroechristian.org with your resume.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

(draft)

Please use the following link to download or print a copy of the 2020-2021 tentative school calendar.

Our scripture theme for this year is based on Hebrews 11:1-3

"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible."

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