Life can be bittersweet at times, can’t it? This past week, Lisa VanderZwaag, a mother to three children at Holland Christian, was called to her heavenly home after fighting cancer for years. Her faith and patience were truly a witness to the grace of God and incomprehensible strength he provides. Please join in praying over this precious family. We ask for a peace that passes our understanding for her husband, Robb, and their three girls.
Look at these hard-working children who are, and should be, so proud of all they have accomplished!
To be very honest, it just about bursts my heart with a blending of pride and sorrow to send these little learners on to bigger places and higher ground (like second grade!) I will miss this special community of children. We know and trust each other so well. These children look out for one another, pray for each other, exhibit patience and care for others and tease each other like a sibling. As a mother, I have watched as your children have come alongside my child and helped him grow. I hope my son has done the same for yours, in his own timid way š Ā Thank you for a beautiful year. I shed tears already at the thought of this home-away-from-home being reconstructed. We will continue to pray over each child. We will continue to watch and stand in awe as God grows and develops each individual. 11 years from now, as we sit perched in anticipation at their graduation ceremony, my heart will skip a beat at the calling of each precious child’s name. Thank you for allowing Amanda and me to love your child, to do our best to help him/her grow and our prayer has always been that they would see and know more about their loving Father in heaven through our words and actions.
Curious Kids Museum-our year-end field trip will take place on Wednesday, June 4th. This trip offers us not only the chance to explore with hands-on learning explorations, but also a time to bond and celebrate our friendships. Please send your child’s lunch and drink in a disposable bag, labeled with his/her name.
Final Chapel-Our final all-school chapel will take place on Friday, June 6th from 10:45-11:15. We’ll pray a blessing over our 2nd graders and send them off South Side style! You are welcome to join!
Friday’s Dismissal-We will dismiss our children on Friday, June 6th at 11:30.
Playscape Construction-We’re still in need of more hands to put the pieces and parts together on Saturday, June 6th. Even if you are able to join for a few hours, we could use the help. Please email Miska at mrynsburger@hollandchristian.org if you are able and willing to dig in and help. We’ll begin at 8:00 and hope to wrap it up around noon.
Tutoring Option-If you are looking for a tutor for the summer months, Michelle Dreyer, a.k.a. Mrs. Dreyer š is accepting students for the summer months. She already loves your child and knows our curriculum. The following is her contact information:
Michelle Dreyer
phoneĀ 616-681-9180
email Ā mdreyer@hollandchristian.org
TutoringĀ on TuesdayĀ andĀ ThursdayĀ mornings startingĀ June 17
certified teacher
Field Day-thank you to our special volunteers for helping to make this day a roaring (and soaking) success!
Our awesome first graders having some fun with Mr. Vos š
Mrs. Bohle and Mrs. Rynsburger's First Grade! 