Grant Christian School

Our school was buzzing with volunteers on the day before Christmas Break! Parents were bringing snacks, helping teachers in the classrooms, driving students to visit their Pillars of Faith, assisting with office work, and lending a helping hand wherever needed. We are part of a special family here!

Thank you so much for your willingness to help out in so many ways! Volunteers are an essential part of our success as we grow kids in Christ, community, education, and excellence.

As always it is good to have students back in school. We are nearly half way done with the school year! It has gone quickly and has gone well.

“To give without any reward, or any notice, has a special quality of its own.” Anne Morrow Lindbergh

FANTASTIC FUND DRIVE
Our Fund Drive is nearing a close and on behalf of the G.C.S. staff and school board, we wish to extend a sincere thank you to all who helped us in reaching a total of $33,000 so far. This money will be used for the operating expenses of our school. Thank you for your continued and loyal support.

Jesus Is our rock
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14

Just a few things~
Because our portable has been a temporary solution, we want to let you know that the board has formed a steering committee to look into future debt-free options.

Thank you for pulling into the parking spots when dropping students off and picking them up. It has really helped traffic flow more smoothly during the busy times of the day.

Oh no! It’s time for Exams
7th/8th Grade Exam Schedule
Monday January 14 -Math Exam
Tuesday, January 15-Bible Exam
Wednesday, January 16-Social Studies Exam
Thursday, January 17- Reading Exam
Friday, January 18- Science Exam

W.H.Y. Meeting
There will be a very important WHY meeting on January 29th at 7pm. All moms are encouraged to join us.
Watch for a letter coming home.

1-11 End of marking period (we’re ½ done!)
1-11 to 1-18 Exam Week
1-14 TRIP orders due
1-18 Hot Lunch orders due
1-24 Providence Shadow Day
1-25 ½ day of school, 11:00 dismissal, report cards sent home
1-26 B-ball tourney in South Olive
1-28 TRIP orders due
1-29 WHY meeting @ 7 pm (important for all moms to attend)
2-1 Outstanding Teacher Award nominations due

Daddy Donut Day
Attention all Dads, Daddy Donut day is coming up quickly. It is January 17 for Preschool and January 18 for K-8. Please mark you calendars. You will be receiving a formal invitation from your students.

REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENT
Calling All 8th Graders!!!
Providence would like to welcome any 8th grade student who is interested in attending Providence next fall, to a Shadow Day on January 24th. This is a great opportunity for students to visit our school and learn about Providence while interacting with our students and staff. Planned activities include class visitation, chapel, and team building games. Lunch will be provided, and students will be dismissed afterwards. If you are interested in going please let Mr. Curell know as soon as possible so arrangements can be made.

Moms in Touch- you are invited to be a part of a praying group of moms. This group will spend time praying each week for the needs of our school, its staff and families. This begins next Wednesday at 8:15am and they will be meeting in the gym.

Beth Moore Bible Study- This Bible study will challenge you to grow in your faith as you believe God and His word.

Angie Fahlen will be leading these groups. After the Moms in Touch prayer time, those wishing to stay for the Bible Study are encouraged to stay.

Any questions, please contact Angie at 231-834-8909. Childcare will be provided!

Playground Duty
Week of Jan. 14
Mon. Angie Scholtens
Tues. Kris Bull
Wed. Angela VM
Thurs. Chris Ouwinga
Fri. Karen VZ
Week of Jan. 21
Mon. Carrie Doornbos
Tues. Monica Dietz
Wed. Anne Scholtens
Thurs. Pepe Morales
Fri. None Needed

Playground duty begins at 12:15 & ends at 12:55. Whistles are available in office.
Small Way to Make Big Difference
Is anyone interested in taking over processing the Boxtops for Education coupons? Minimal time is involved. Karen Buter would like to “hand it over” to someone this spring. So if someone is willing please call Karen Buter at 834-8246. This is a small way to make a big difference!

T.R.I.P. INFO
T.R.I.P. dates are Jan. 14 and Jan. 28th, so go to www.shopwithscrip.com to see what is new with T.R.I.P. and start saving on your tuition right now.

Basketball Corner
The girls’ team was in action Tuesday home versus New Era. After a close first half the lady chargers could not hold off the quick offense of New Era, suffering a tough loss.

The boy’s team pulled off a great all around team effort to defeat New Era 35-25. The boy’s distributed the ball in a game in which over half the team scored and Sam, Michael and Taylor had 10, 9, and 8 points respectively. A big thank you from the coaches for a great crowd at the game to support our kids. Both teams are in action next week here versus Beaverdam. Please come out again to support our Chargers.

Hot Lunch Order Forms
Parents, Attached are lunch orders for the months of February and March. Please use a separate order sheet for each student and return forms with payment to the office by Friday January 18. One check may be written for all of your children and should be made out to the W.H.Y. It is important to return hot lunch forms promptly, because food is ordered ahead of time. Please no “last minute” orders. Thank you.


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	January 11 , 2008 A note from Mrs. Sutter… Our school was buzzing with volunteers on the day before Christmas Break! Parents were bringing snacks, helping teachers in the classrooms, driving students to visit their Pillars of Faith, assisting with office work, and lending a helping hand wherever needed. We are part of a special family here! Thank you so much for your willingness to help out in so many ways! Volunteers are an essential part of our success as we grow kids in Christ, community, education, and excellence. As always it is good to have students back in school. We are nearly half way done with the school year! It has gone quickly and has gone well. May God bless you in this new year of 2008! “To give without any reward, or any notice, has a special quality of its own.” Anne Morrow Lindbergh FANTASTIC FUND DRIVE Our Fund Drive is nearing a close and on behalf of the G.C.S. staff and school board, we wish to extend a sincere thank you to all who helped us in reaching a total of $33,000 so far. This money will be used for the operating expenses of our school. Thank you for your continued and loyal support. Jesus Is our rock “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 Just a few things~ Because our portable has been a temporary solution, we want to let you know that the board has formed a steering committee to look into future debt-free options. Thank you for pulling into the parking spots when dropping students off and picking them up. It has really helped traffic flow more smoothly during the busy times of the day. Oh no! It’s time for Exams 7th/8th Grade Exam Schedule Monday January 14 -Math Exam Tuesday, January 15-Bible Exam Wednesday, January 16-Social Studies Exam Thursday, January 17- Reading Exam Friday, January 18- Science Exam W.H.Y. Meeting There will be a very important WHY meeting on January 29th at 7pm. All moms are encouraged to join us. Watch for a letter coming home. UPCOMING EVENTS 1-11 End of marking period (we’re ½ done!) 1-11 to 1-18 Exam Week 1-14 TRIP orders due 1-18 Hot Lunch orders due 1-24 Providence Shadow Day 1-25 ½ day of school, 11:00 dismissal, report cards sent home 1-26 B-ball tourney in South Olive 1-28 TRIP orders due 1-29 WHY meeting @ 7 pm (important for all moms to attend) 2-1 Outstanding Teacher Award nominations due Daddy Donut Day Attention all Dads, Daddy Donut day is coming up quickly. It is January 17 for Preschool and January 18 for K-8. Please mark you calendars. You will be receiving a formal invitation from your students. REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENT Calling All 8th Graders!!! Providence would like to welcome any 8th grade student who is interested in attending Providence next fall, to a Shadow Day on January 24th. This is a great opportunity for students to visit our school and learn about Providence while interacting with our students and staff. Planned activities include class visitation, chapel, and team building games. Lunch will be provided, and students will be dismissed afterwards. If you are interested in going please let Mr. Curell know as soon as possible so arrangements can be made. Moms in Touch- you are invited to be a part of a praying group of moms. This group will spend time praying each week for the needs of our school, its staff and families. This begins next Wednesday at 8:15am and they will be meeting in the gym. Beth Moore Bible Study- This Bible study will challenge you to grow in your faith as you believe God and His word. Angie Fahlen will be leading these groups. After the Moms in Touch prayer time, those wishing to stay for the Bible Study are encouraged to stay. Any questions, please contact Angie at 231-834-8909. Childcare will be provided! Playground Duty *Week of Jan. 14* Mon. Angie Scholtens Tues. Kris Bull Wed. Angela VM Thurs. Chris Ouwinga Fri. Karen VZ *Week of Jan. 21* Mon. Carrie Doornbos Tues. Monica Dietz Wed. Anne Scholtens Thurs. Pepe Morales Fri. None Needed Playground duty begins at 12:15 & ends at 12:55. Whistles are available in office. Small Way to Make Big Difference Is anyone interested in taking over processing the Boxtops for Education coupons? Minimal time is involved. Karen Buter would like to “hand it over” to someone this spring. So if someone is willing please call Karen Buter at 834-8246. This is a small way to make a big difference! T.R.I.P. INFO T.R.I.P. dates are Jan. 14 and Jan. 28th, so go to www.shopwithscrip.com to see what is new with T.R.I.P. and start saving on your tuition right now. Basketball Corner The girls’ team was in action Tuesday home versus New Era. After a close first half the lady chargers could not hold off the quick offense of New Era, suffering a tough loss. The boy’s team pulled off a great all around team effort to defeat New Era 35-25. The boy’s distributed the ball in a game in which over half the team scored and Sam, Michael and Taylor had 10, 9, and 8 points respectively. A big thank you from the coaches for a great crowd at the game to support our kids. Both teams are in action next week here versus Beaverdam. Please come out again to support our Chargers. Hot Lunch Order Forms Parents, Attached are lunch orders for the months of February and March. Please use a separate order sheet for each student and return forms with payment to the office by Friday January 18. One check may be written for all of your children and should be made out to the W.H.Y. It is important to return hot lunch forms promptly, because food is ordered ahead of time. Please no “last minute” orders. Thank you. Have a Happy Week!