June 2, 2010
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
1. You may have heard that something remarkable has happened at SCS. The Destination Imagination team that went to Knoxville, TN last week came home with a first place! They competed against 59 other teams in the same category from around the world. These kids have figured out something that confounds many of us for a lifetime: The power of working in partnerships far outweighs individual accomplishment. Please join us as we will recognize this team and dedicate their trophy to God at an end of the year chapel this Friday at 8:30 a.m. at First Christian Reformed Church next door to school. Also at this chapel we will recognize the efforts of our b1 groups and their creation of community at SCS.
SCHOOL NEWS
1. Congratulations to our graduating eighth grade class! Our graduates are: Allie Albert, Ben Andringa, Austin Black, Brittain Cole, Nate Davis, Matt Eggebeen, Alessandra Greger, Jordan Harder, Allison Heinen, Sam Kisow, Tyler Meinnert, Jacob Mendez, Kyra Monson, Brady Otte, James Rasmussen, Peter Steinpreis, and Ross Taggart. Please join us at the Eighth Grade Graduation celebration on Wednesday, June 9, at 7:30 PM in the sanctuary of the First Christian Reformed Church.
REMINDER to Parents of Eighth Grade Students: A note was sent home asking for a baby picture of your child and an order form for a DVD recording of the graduation ceremony. Please return these items to the school office on or before Friday, June 4.
2. End of the year reminders:
- The last day of school is Wednesday, June 9. This is a noon dismissal day; there will be no PM bussing. Please make arrangements to pick up your child at noon.
- This is the final blue note for the school year. There will be no blue note on June 9. Please plan accordingly.
- Report cards for the elementary students will be sent home with them on June 9.
- Report cards will be mailed to Middle School students.
3. The June SCS Coffee House will be held Wednesday, June 9 from 7:45 AM to 8:45 AM. The Coffee House will be held outside on the Euclid Ave side of the school or in the Media Room/Computer Room/Library. The Coffee House is a service provided by the Promotions Committee for SCS parents. The Coffee House includes coffee, juice and donuts for parents to stop in and grab something to go or to stay and get to know other SCS parents. We have coffee cups with lids donated by Kwik Trip so getting your coffee to go is easy. Everything at the Coffee House is free so please stop in to allow us to serve you and get you on your way.
4. Summer office hours will begin Monday, June 14. The hours will be Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM or by appointment. For the month of June, someone will most likely be in the office all day. Please call first just to make sure. The office will be closed on Fridays.
5. Preschool powerpoint presentation: If you want a copy of either the 3K or 4K slide show, contact Mrs. Otten by Friday, June 4 at lotten@sheboyganchristian.com.
6. Several families have not yet returned their registration packets for the 2010/11 school year. Pleae complete and return your registration forms to the school office no later than Friday, June 4.
7. Sheboygan Christian School will be hosting a Chess Camp this year, June 14 to June 18, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. In this camp students will work toward their pawn and knight certificates. Students will build on their current beginning knowledge of chess and learn the fundamentals of chess openings, tactics and end game strategy. Students will participate in a tournament; every student will earn a medal. Registration is $40 if received by June 4. Registration forms are attached to the emailed copy of the blue note.
8. Please sign up your child(ren) for the 4th of July parade before school ends. A sign up sheet will be placed on the shelf outside the office for the float riding/walking in the parade. We will be handing out Apple Pie flyers and candy. We will provide additional information about the 4th of July Parade as we receive it from the City of Sheboygan. We appreciate your help and the children’s participation. If you have questions or want to sign up by phone, please contact Dave Richardson at 459-9519 (home) or (920) 634-5531 (cell).
9. Memorial Mall continues to reward those students that strive to make “A’s” with their “A”chiever program.
Students just need to bring their report card to the Mall Office Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and register for every “A” or grade that is equivalent to an “A” per subject that they receive. We will draw for a winner the first weekday of every month. The student that is drawn from the entries will win a $25.00 Memorial Mall Gift Card. Each student that enters can also nominate a teacher that will also win a $25.00 Memorial Mall Gift Card. See the flyer attached to the emailed blue note for more information.
10. Many lost items are on a table in the school’s main hallway. Please look through the items and take what belongs to your family. Any items remaining after June 9 will be donated.
11. SUMMER WORK DAYS have been set. Your help is needed and required! The building needs to be deep cleaned. Mark your calendars with these dates:
· Saturday, June 19 – moving furniture out of classrooms and cleaning. 8:00 AM - Noon
· Saturday, June 26 – moving furniture back in the classrooms and cleaning. 8:00 AM - Noon
· Saturday, August 14 – final cleaning before teachers return to the classrooms. 8:00 AM – Noon
If you are unable to attend the scheduled Saturday Work Days, you may come in on weekdays starting on Monday, June 14. Remember to call the school office to be sure the building will be open. During the week of June 21-25, the furniture will be out of the classrooms, this will be an ideal time to come in to dust cabinets, wash walls, sweep cobwebs, wash windows, etc.
All families with children enrolled in 5K- 8th grade are required to work a minimum of four hours during the summer months to clean and do maintenance at SCS. If you do not work four hours, you will be charged an additional $50. We do not budget additional custodian time during the summer months. With parents sharing in the work load, we are able to save your tuition money in this area.
Many families need to fulfill this work day commitment yet for the current school year. These families must work four hours before June 30 or pay the $50 fee. If you have already fulfilled your 09/10 commitment, any work you do this summer will be credited to your next year’s commitment.
Call the school office if you have questions regarding the summer work days or requirements.
12. Your children have created some great works of art again this year. The best of their work will be on display at the Sheboygan County Fair during Labor Day Weekend. Be sure to visit the Education Building and check out the students’ marvelous artwork.
13. TUITION DUE: All families will receive a tuition statement early next week. The balance due on that statement is what is owed to SCS. All SCRIP credits and Parents’ Club credits have been posted. All balances must be paid in full by June 15. A $100 service fee will be added to any account that is not paid in full. Should you have any questions regarding your statement or balance, contact Mrs. Sharon Eggebeen (457-3060 or seggebeen@sheboyganchristian.com).
14. You can continue to keep abreast of the Tri-School task force’s progress by accessing the school website and clicking the link under “What’s New” labeled Tri-School Task Force Web Page. Contact the school office if you have questions about accessing or posting comments on this site.
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