Dear Parents,
What an amazing celebration of God’s faithfulness through generations as we celebrated Grandparents Day on Friday! Students, seated in the bleachers, joined the hundreds of grandparents, seated facing the bleachers, singing praises and worshiping God. God’s Spirit was a definite presence at ZCS! I loved the opportunity to meet grandparents and see how excited the students were to share about their learning in our classroom! They are always welcome to visit our classroom anytime!
There are many details about upcoming activities and events in this week’s note, as well as a special note about the elementary choir concert:
- Just a reminder, that because Zeeland Public Schools does not have school this week Monday or Tuesday, there is no hot lunch or bussing November 5 or 6.
- Parent – Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, Nov. 19 and Tuesday, Nov. 20 from 4:00-8:30 pm. There are additional times available for parents of School/Home Collaborative students during the school day on Tuesday. You will notice that the time slots online begin at 1:00pm. In addition, if you would like to schedule a morning conference on Tuesday, please feel free to e-mail me.
- Scheduling for conferences is open online until November 12. Be sure to sign up by 10:00 pm on Nov. 12 as the system will close after that time. Virtual Paragon (the conference system) can be accessed from a link on the ZCS home page at www.zcs.org. The school’s master password will be mailed to you along with general directions. You will be able to use the same username and password that you used in the spring if you asked the system to save your information. Parents new to the system will have an opportunity to set up an account. If you have any questions please contact Barb Rininger at 879-0301.
- School Picture retakes will be held on Thursday, November 8. You should have received your child’s pictures last week. If you would like to have your child participate in retakes, and you are replacing your package, please send your picture packet to school with your child. Additional forms are available in the office.
- Fall Elementary Musical program at Community Reformed Church on November 13- Students should arrive at Community no earlier than 6:45 in the gym and find their classroom teacher.
- Extra Rehearsal: Tuesday, Nov. 13 rehearsal for the elementary concert at 10:30 AM until noon in the gym. We will modify the curriculum expectations on the home day to include the rehearsal time!
- Note from Mrs. TenHaken and Mr. Schonewill:
Our fall choir concert is right around the corner! The students have been working hard and are excited to show you what they are learning in choir and music class. The concert is on Tuesday, November 13 at 7pm at Community Reformed Church in Zeeland. All 1st-5th graders need to be in the church gym at 6:50; please do not drop them off before 6:45 as there will not be supervision earlier. Have your child wear a solid, bright colored top and dress pants to the concert (no jeans please).
If you have any questions or concerns check out the music blog at zcsmusic.blogspot.com or email me. Thanks for all of your support! I am excited to see you all at the concert!
Sincerely,
Kelli TenHaken and Kevin Schonewill
ktenhaken@zcs.org
- First Grade Thanksgiving Feast on Friday, November 16- at school with all of the ZCS first grade students. Please let me know if your child is planning to attend. On Monday, November 12, first grade students will participate with Mrs. Zwiep’s class in a Thanksgiving and pilgrim morning of learning.
- Opportunity to serve our friends at Grace Community Christian School in the Philippines: As a school, we will be collecting several items to send to our sister school in the Philippines. Our SHC class is going to focus on contributing hygiene items like soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, and toothbrushes. I am excited about this opportunity to serve our friends in the Philippines! In addition, my teacher prayer partner is Teacher Marlene, who us expecting a baby soon! We will be sending Christmas cards to her class and a small baby gift as well. If you would like to donate $1-2 towards a baby gift, we will add the gift and Christmas cards to the donated items that will be sent out at the end of November. If you would like to donate other items, as listed in the Blue Note, feel free to bring them to either our classroom, or the tables set up in the front of school.
- ZCS Town Hall Meeting on November 29 With many blessing come many challenges. The way we teach and the way kids learn is changing. More kids than ever before are enrolled at ZCS. Our school is evolving and our facility needs are too. Join us at 7:00 pm on Nov. 29 in the Media Center for an open, interactive discussion about the urgent space issues at ZCS and our potential solutions.
- Upcoming Dates:
November 13- Fall Elementary Musical program at Community Reformed Church. Students should arrive at Community no earlier than 6:45 in the gym and find their classroom teacher.
November 19-20- Parent Teacher Conferences- Evenings/ School is in session
November 21-23- Thanksgiving Vacation- No School
November 29- ZCS Town Hall Meeting
You and your families continue to be in my prayers!
Blessings,
Mrs. Walters
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