Boletín de Pine Ridge: noviembre de 2026

It is always nice to settle into the rhythm of a new school year and see our students growing together as a community. This past week, I watched a group of students help a child with visual difficulties navigate the playground, making it possible for them to join in the fun. I chatted with a group of mixed girls from 3rd, 4th and 5th grades who were all playing a game of four square together; and at Grandparents Day, our community of students from Classic, Forest, and our Homeschool Program came together to worship! These moments remind us that bringing God’s Kingdom into our school happens in the little things we do each day—welcoming others, including someone new, and showing kindness.

We are so thankful to be part of this community that seeks to love like Jesus and bring His Kingdom into the world around us. What a gift it is to work together, encourage one another, and watch our students learn what it means to care for others. May we continue to find joy in the small moments and be thankful for the many ways God is working through our Pine Ridge community!

Grateful and thankful,

Dina

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Objetos perdidos y encontrados

Por favor, eche un vistazo al álbum de fotos. and claim your child’s lost items! All unclaimed items will be donated the week of Thanksgiving.

Día de toma de imagen

El día de la repetición de la foto en Pine Ridge es Noviembre 4. Simply bring in your picture packet or your original order form if your student was absent on Sept. 24. These typically happen first thing in the morning so please have your child start their day at school if possible!

Messages from Parent Partners

Join your Pine Ridge friends for our Rollerskating Party November 2 from 6 – 8pm at Rollxscape. This is for PR (and Homeschool Connection 3rd-5th grades) students only; siblings are not invited due to space! Parents may stay. Cost is $5 per person (not just skaters).
November is our MONTH OF THANKS! Keep your eye out for an email with more details from the office and consider blessing our teachers and staff! Remember, cards and small tokens of appreciation go a long way. Thank you for your support of those who care for our kiddos!
Gracias por inscribirse para llevar comidas a las conferencias. ¡Esté atento a más oportunidades de voluntariado que se presentarán en los próximos meses!
Mark your calendars for the Book Fair coming to Pine Ridge December 4-11. We need volunteers to help run this event; ¡regístrate aquí! This is a great time to grab Christmas gifts and help support our library!

Danza holandesa

Dutch Dance registration is open, and we’d love to have you join us for Tulip Time 2027! There’s something special about coming together each spring to dance, make memories, and carry on a Holland tradition. Be sure to get your dancer(s) signed up by Saturday, January 9, 2027, at 11:59pm. Returning dancers need to register again too. We hope you’ll join us for our Kinder Middel Dutch Dance Info Meeting on December 10, 2026 6:30pm at the Tulip Time Oﬃce at 42 West 8th St. in Holland. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the upcoming season and ask questions. Feel free to invite a friend who might love being part of Dutch Dance!
Can’t wait to see everyone and get dancing!

Conferencias entre padres y profesores

Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to partner with us and talk about your child at parent-teacher conferences. We truly are blessed to partner with each of your families. Thank you also for those of you that contributed to the meals that were provided.

Heaven and Nature Sing

You are invited to celebrate Christ’s birth at our annual “Heaven and Nature Sing” event! This year ALL preschool-5th South Side Elementary, Forest School and Pine Ridge Elementary families are invited to attend our FREE HC Christmas celebration at Michigan Farmstead (formally known as The Critter Barn)! Walk together through the Luke 2 Christmas story, experience a live nativity and join in for Christmas caroling. An RSVP is requested by November 30 so we can prepare a smooth and joy-filled experience for your family.

Paseo de bienvenida

¡Nos complace invitar a todas las familias de preescolar, pre-kinder y niños de 5 años de Holland Christian de todos los campus a nuestra Jornada de Bienvenida! Esta jornada de puertas abiertas está diseñada especialmente para las familias actuales que comienzan a considerar la inscripción para el próximo año escolar . Haga clic en el enlace aquí para obtener más información e inscribirse.

Vida estudiantil y prácticas de discipulado

At Pine Ridge, we are excited to spotlight students who are living out our discipleship practices through our PR expectations of Respect, Responsibility, and Positive Relationship. Celebrating these moments helps us recognize the ways our students are reflecting Jesus in how they treat others and care for our community. These positive interactions also help build a strong foundation for the times when students need reminders or support in meeting our expectations. When expectations are not met, we see these moments as opportunities to reteach and practice what it looks and sounds like to treat others and our community with respect. Our goal is to encourage and celebrate the good we see while helping every student grow in how they live, learn, and love like Jesus.

Recordatorios de enfermedades

Recuerde que tenemos una política de 24 horas para cualquier fiebre, vómito o diarrea. Para los resfriados y la tos, use su discreción ya que sabemos que estas cosas pueden persistir.

Por favor, o enviar un email. También puede llamar a la oficina de la escuela al 616.820.3505 antes de las 8:15 a. m. para avisarnos cada día que su hijo/a estará ausente. Puede dejar un mensaje de voz en cualquier momento; lo revisaremos por la mañana cuando abra la oficina.

Recordatorios de la línea de vehículos compartidos de Pine Ridge

Utilice siempre la entrada y salida de Graafscaap Road/60th Street.
Diríjase siempre HASTA EL cono de tráfico (o el automóvil que está delante de usted).
Nunca se detenga en la rotonda. Esto debe quedar claro tanto para emergencias como para los autobuses.
Los padres deben recoger a sus hijos frente a la escuela, no en los campos de béisbol.
Utilice las luces de emergencia al momento de recoger al estudiante y déjelas encendidas hasta que esté en el auto.

Dads + Grandpas in Prayer

Men’s prayer group for Pine Ridge; we need 1-2 dads/grandads to help lead. You may set the time/day! Contact Tim Laird for more info at 616 416 0408. Visitar facebook.com/dadsheartministry/ para más información.

Mamás en oración

Moms in Prayer meets at Providence Church (across from the middle school) on Fridays from 8:30-9:30am. We look forward to welcoming any moms who would like to partner in prayer for this school year! Please correo electrónico Nicole Shook para cualquier pregunta.

Medicamentos en la escuela

If your child needs to take medication at school–either prescription or over the counter, we need a form signed by their physician in order to administer. This includes daily meds, inhalers, emergency meds and antibiotics. The necessary form is on our Página de información y formularios médicos.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, también puede comunicarse con la enfermera escolar de Holland Christian, Lindsey Prentice . Ella le ayudará a coordinar la administración del medicamento en la oficina. Por razones de seguridad, las Escuelas Holland Christian no pueden administrar ningún medicamento a nuestros estudiantes sin una orden médica. ¡Gracias!

Servicios de comida

Para los estudiantes que toman el almuerzo caliente, asegúrense de depositar el dinero en el portal de almuerzos en línea de su hijo/ a antes de que haga el pedido. Si tienen alguna pregunta sobre los almuerzos, comuníquense con Sue.

Manual de primaria

El manual de primaria es un recurso excelente para los padres, ya que proporciona detalles importantes sobre temas como nuestro plan de estudios, la política de disciplina, la política de tecnología, etc.