Our theme this year is Seek First. At our first chapel we cupped our hands around our eyes to make “binoculars” and then we looked around our chapel space to see what we could seek and find about God. We found a Bible and learned that God’s story is the best story. We found a cross and learned that Jesus died for us because he loves us so much. We found some candles and learned that they can remind us with their light that God’s spirit if always with us. We are excited to learn more about seeking God first in our lives this year in chapel!
If you ever want to join us, we’d love to have you. We have chapel every other Thursday at 10:40am on these dates this semester: September 5, 19; Oct 3, 17; Nov 7, 21; Dec 5, 19.
Christy Haig
Principal
Announcements
Absences
Please call the school office at 616.820.3535 any time before 8:30am to let us know each day when your child will be absent. You may leave a voicemail at any time, and it will be checked in the morning when the office opens. If you’d prefer to send an email, please email Rachel Steen. Please be sure to mention symptoms your child is experiencing (fever, vomiting, headache, cough, etc.), as we need this information to submit our weekly health report. Thank you for your help!
Picture Day
South Side’s picture day is Wednesday, September 18. Once we receive the order forms GPI, we will send them home with students. If you have multiple children at Holland Christian, please remember that order forms are student-specific. If you are planning to order a yearbook, be sure to check that box on your order form.
Medications at School
If your child needs to take medication at school, we need an updated form signed by the physician each school year. If you have not done this yet, please do so as soon as possible. You are welcome to email Hendrina Cupery, our school nurse, if you have any questions. Holland Christian medical forms can be found on our Medical Information & Forms page. For safety reasons, Holland Christian Schools is not able to dispense any medication (whether prescription or non-prescription) to our students without a doctor’s order. Thank you!
Lost & Found
The office is continuing to update our South Side Lost & Found Album as items come into the gray tub in the office. Please check it out to see if any of these items belong to your child. Feel free to email email Rachel Steen, to claim your item(s), and we will be sure to get it into your child’s backpack.
Student Safety
After student drop-off, all external school doors are locked. All students who arrive late for school must arrive through the main front door (Door A) by buzzing in to the school secretary, and check in at the school office. Parents are asked to sign children in and out at the school office if they are coming or going any time within the normal school hours.
Moms in Prayer
Moms in Prayer is a great way to connect with other moms, pray for your child, and have an impact on South Side. Please join us on Fridays starting September 6 at Providence Church from 8:30-9:30am. Email Nicole Shook with questions.
Save the Date
Parent Board is planning a fun night for South Side students and their families on Tuesday, November 12 from 6-8pm at Rollxscape. There will be a $5 charge per person and Parent Board will cover the rest. More details to come.
Important Website Links
- School Calendar
- School Supply Lists
- Lunch Menu
- Medical Information & Forms
- School Transportation
- Before & After School Programs
Upcoming Dates:
September
- 2: No school/Labor Day
- 7: Fall Kids Stuff Resale: HCHS 9am-12pm
- 13: Holland Christian homecoming
- 18: PreK-2nd picture day
- 25: Walkathon
October
- 10: Grandparents Day
- 17: Parent-Teacher Conferences
- 21: Parent-Teacher Conferences
- 23-25: No school: CEA Convention
