OCCS News and Announcements
February 14, 2023
Spiritual Theme: Blessed to be a Blessing
Theme Song: Rejoice, O Pure in Heart
Theme Verse: Matthew 5:8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."
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Brick & Hammer Challenge - Update
The 4th graders have emerged to secure the "official" early lead in the Brick and Hammer Challenge. Some early observations:
1) The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders saw their early leads quickly vanish with loads of hammers.
2) The 6th graders seem to be unaware that there's a challenge even happening.
3) Mr. De Jong didn't print NEAR enough bricks or hammers for our growing wall!
Don't forget, you can participate via Venmo (@OCCSFundraising) as well! Simply indicate which grade you are giving towards and if you're adding bricks (positive totals) or hammers (negative totals)!
Challenge is over Tuesday, Feb. 21. See how the challenge works here.
Preschool Open House & Registration
Our Preschool Open House will be held Wednesday, February 15 from 5:30 - 7:30pm. Come tour the classroom, learn about our Covenant Kids Preschool program and meet the teacher, Miss Zuetenhorst. This events is for parents and their children. Preschool Registration will be Thursday, Feb. 23 from 5-6pm, for parents only. Doors will open at 4:30, there will be no pre-registration. If you are unable to attend registration night, come to the office after Thursday, Feb 23 to get your child registered.
Marching Band Thank You
Thank you for your support of the Pampered Chef fundraiser for the Tiger Marching Band! The fundraiser turned out great and we are excited to start making plans for our trip to Pella in 2024!
Lost & Found Tables
Be sure to take a look at the tables set up in the hallways during Parent Teacher Conferences. There are many items in the lost and found waiting to be claimed.
Save the Date
Now that the government passed the ESA bill, a rules committee will meet and establish how these Education Savings Accounts will work. Next the OCCS school board will be meeting with churches to discuss our current partnership agreements. Then on Monday, April 17 at 6pm the Board will meet with parents to discuss the details and upcoming school year.