How long have you served/been at/been involved with SCCS?

• A few months!

What's something interesting about you?

• Not much, but here's a few things: I can juggle, I've lived in four different states in my life, I've never been on a silage pile (yet), I love onions, and I am afraid of heights.

How does your role fulfill the mission of Sioux Center Christian School? How are you Living God’s Story at SCCS?

• Despite not directly impacting students in the classroom, the principal serves as a caretaker for the school and its mission. I work closely with teachers and other staff members to ensure our mission is alive and at the forefront of what we do. All of the meetings, disciplining, counseling, mediating, planning, and strategizing is in the name of the Lord and advancing His Kingdom through the lives of our students.

Why do you choose to be part of the SCCS community?

• We chose to be a part of SCCS for a lot of reasons! There is a strong commitment of the teachers and community. The people of Sioux Center are industrious and innovative. We appreciate the family-friendly environment around school and town.

Which throughline do you most identify with and why?

• Community Builder resonates a lot with me, but I also feel strongly toward Word Applier. I think that is because I get really excited about all the systems and people involved in a school and how it all comes together. I identify with Word Applier because I often have to take a broken situation and seek the counsel of the Word of God as we try to find a solution.

What is most important to you about SCCS?

• For me, as principal and as a parent, I know that the students of SCCS are loved, known, prayed for, and instructed in the way of the Lord.

GRANDPARENTS/SPECIAL FRIEND DAY: Also note that on Friday, April 14, SCCS will dismiss at 11:30 for Grandparent/Special Friend Day. No buses will be running their routes at that time so all students will need transportation home from school at 11:30.

WEDNESDAYS BEGINNING APRIL 12: The public school will continue to provide busing for our 2:05 Wednesday dismissals (even if the public school has a different dismissal time). Bus numbers will be posted on Bloomz tomorrow. We appreciate the relationship that we have with them very much.

Grandparents are welcome to visit the 4Care and TK-8 classrooms from 8:15-11:15 am. The Trailblazer Cafe will be open from 8:00-11:30 in the lunchroom. We will dismiss at 11:30.

There will be no busing available at dismissal. Bus 2014 and 2020 WILL NOT be running. All students will need transportation home from school at that time.

This is the time of the year when we begin to create class lists for next year! Here are some frequently asked questions regarding class lists that may help you understand our process:

Q – What are the steps for developing class lists?

A – Your child’s current grade levels teachers complete a rough draft of the class list for next year. We have learned it is important to begin with the professionals who spend the most time with your child at Sioux Center Christian School.

Q – What information do the teachers use to make the class lists?

A – We attempt to balance classes regarding gender, abilities to work independently, academic needs, learning styles, social needs, behavioral concerns, and special needs. Resource teachers also meet with each grade level to provide additional feedback towards placements.

Q – What is the proper way to communicate my requests to the school?

A – If you desire to make a request, please provide your input in writing (email) to Brandon Haan (principal) by April 6.

Q – If I make a request, it is safe to assume the request will happen?

A – We welcome the parent input, but ultimately the final decisions rest with the school.

Q - Can I make a request if it’s just for a teacher or classmate preference?

A – You can, but priority is placed with academic, social, and behavioral needs.

Q – What if I provide my input during the summer or after the class lists are posted in August?

A – This would make it difficult for the school to make adjustments. This request would likely upset the recommended balances, and potentially puts your child in a situation where students ask why they changed classes. There is some fluidity with class lists involving new students that add throughout the summer, so this is why lists are not posted until August 1.

We covet your prayers as we work through this process!

Tales and Trails Summer Camp is filling up quickly!

Tales and Trails Summer Camp at Sioux Center Christian School is a educational and FUN summer supervision option for kids ages 5-11!

With exciting weekly themes, such as Spectacular Sports, A Knight to Remember, Sensational Science, Shark Week, and Patriotic Parade, Tales and Trails offers nine weeks of active and engaging experiences for kids! Half-day and full-day options are available, and parents may choose the weeks your child will attend.

Tales and Trails Summer Camp is open to all children of the community, so share this with your friends and neighbors!

REGISTER SOON!! Sensational Science is full and the rest are filling fast!

To learn more details and for the registration form (printed copies available at school office):

https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/studentlife/talestrails.cfm

Storyline chapels are held on the first Wednesday of every month at 1:35pm in the gym. Please remind your child to wear their chapel t-shirt. Parents and guests are WELCOME to attend! You may also join our livestream (and recording) at https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/currentfamilies/livestream.cfm

Storyline Chapel Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaU4iNoUawUq8yQH7NLx7eQFcBk06m529

• Thanks to everyone who signed up to help with dishwashing this year! If you would like to help out you can sign up here. If you have questions, contact Ashley Keith (akeith@siouxcenterchristian.com).
  
• You can find the lunch and dishwashing schedule here.
• If you would like to eat lunch with your child, please contact school 24 hours in advance.