SCCS Home Bulletin
April 20, 2022
FROM DR. B.
Happy Wednesday, Trailblazers!
It’s on our website. You see it on our parking lot banners. You’ve heard me say it. It’s our vision: treasured, trained, transformed.
This week, I’d like to highlight V = vision in our ABCs of SCCS series.
Every child treasured.
Every child trained.
Every child transformed.
That’s what we are seeking to do at Sioux Center Christian School.
Our vision is that every child is TREASURED as God’s unique design with a one-of-a-kind role in His Story. We want students to understand God’s Story and then have an understanding – and a lifelong commitment – to living His Story. Our desire is that students would understand who they are and whose they are. We want them to know they have been made in God’s image and then to understand what it means to live a life of discipleship. We do our very best to build programs and supports that wrap around students in order to best meet their needs and to challenge them to keep growing. We treasure through our inclusive education services, through keeping class sizes reasonable, through what we say to students, and through how we interact with each other. Students have value because they have been made in God’s image. They are unique, and they are treasured.
Our vision is that every child is TRAINED in the deep soil of God’s Word and in the wonder of His creation. We want students to understand what it means to have a biblical worldview and then what it means to live from that worldview. We want them to have practicing doing just that – living out what they are learning in the classroom. It’s so important for students to know and understand God’s Word and what He has created. We train through our research-based curriculum, through the biblical perspective that is infused in every part of the school, through opportunities for students to practice what they are learning through formational learning experiences, through how we work through conflict, and through intentionally teaching life skills. We want students to have a solid foundation on which to build their life in service to God.
Our vision is that every child TRANSFORMED by the truth and grace revealed in learning and living God’s Story. We know that true transformation happens through the work and power of the Holy Spirit. Our goal is to provide opportunities and an environment that nurtures and supports this kind of transformation. We want students to feel comfortable and known in their learning environment. We want them to know they matter to us because they matter to God. Our hope is that the entire SCCS student experience points toward transformational living.
Treasured, trained, transformed. These are big things and impossible to do on our own and through our own power! Thank you for your partnership in these efforts. We deeply desire to continue a positive relationship with you, and we ask for your prayers that SCCS would have wisdom, grace, and love as we work toward fulfilling our vision.
Have a great rest of your week!
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
- Please check the online calendar for upcoming events (http://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/calendar.cfm)
- Unity Track meet is postponed until next Wednesday, April 27.
- Sioux Center Community Schools do not have school on Friday, April 29 but SCCS does. Only the two Sioux Center Christian School buses (2014 and 2020) will be running the morning and afternoon routes on those days. All other students will need to have their own transportation.
- Because of a conflict with Western's High School Graduation, the 5-8 Spring Choral Concert will be rescheduled to Monday, May 16 at Centerpoint Church (First Reformed). Please make this change on your calendars!
K-8 CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT
BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER
HERZOG FOUNDATION - CHRISTIAN EXCELLENCE AWARDS
We have phenomenal teachers at SCCS who TREASURE God's kids and TRAIN them in the deep soil of God's Word and in the wonder of creation, so they may be TRANSFORMED to live each day as God's agents in the world!
The Stanley M. Herzog Foundation wants to give Christian teachers the recognition they deserve and is accepting nominations for Teacher of the Year Awards!
The vision of the Herzog Foundation is to see families and culture flourish through quality Christian education.
Fill out the nomination form and let them know who you think should be the Christian Teacher of the Year! Nominations are closing soon!
POSITION OPENINGS
Sioux Center Christian School invites you to consider the opportunity to work with a dedicated faculty and staff, passionate parents, and fantastic students through the following position openings:
Director of Development (Full-Time)
School Nurse (Part-Time...possible Full-Time)
Head Custodian (Full-Time)
7-8 Bible Teacher (Full-Time)
Paraprofessional (Part- or Full-Time)
- 5-8 general para – full time position
- 1:1 para for a student in 5th Grade – full time position
- 1:1 para for a student in TK (Monday through Thursday; full days)
- 1:1 para for a student in 3rd grade-full time position (could be split between two people)
- 1:1 para for a student in 3rd grade – full time position
- TK/4Care Para- Mornings (part-time position)
- Resource Para (full time position)
For more information on these positions and details on how to apply, go to:
https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/about/employment.cfm
TALES AND TRAILS: Now taking applications for SCCS Tales and Trails summer camp employment. Camp runs every week in June and July and the first week of August. A flexible schedule is possible. Please contact Cheri Horstman if interested. chorstman@siouxcenterchristian.com
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS: We are in need of substitute teachers for this school year. Subs are needed for teachers and paras at all grade levels, kitchen crew and at times a nurse. Please contact the office (sccsoffice@siouxcenterchristian.com) if you are interested in adding your name to the sub list. SCCS will provide all training, and you even get a free lunch when you sub! Qualifications for being a sub include a love of children, the ability to follow teacher lesson plans, flexibility, and a commitment to Christian education. We invite you to join us!
SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY: Come join the SCCS Summer Cleaning Crew. We are looking for hardworking people (15 or older) to help clean the school this summer. The crew will work from June 1 – Aug 12. Monday – Thursday 8 am – 4 pm and Friday 8 am – 2 pm. Job applications are located on the employment page of the SCCS website. We are flexible with summer sports, mission trips and vacations. Contact Eileen Buiter at 578-8624 with questions.
4CARE
Sioux Center Christian School offers a play-based, child-care opportunity for 4-years-olds enrolled in preschool called 4Care. If you have a child who will be in preschool next year and are looking for childcare for the other half of their days, this is a great place for your child to enjoy hands-on, child-led, play-based learning at SCCS for the part of their day that preschool is not in session. To learn more about 4Care and to reserve your child’s place, go to https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/admissions/4care.cfm
TALES AND TRAILS SUMMER CAMP
Registration is OPEN for our Tales and Trails Summer Camp 2022!
This is an educational and fun summer supervision opportunity for kids who are 5-11 years old by June 1, 2022. Information was sent home with every child in 4Care – 4th grade.
https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/parents/talestrails.cfm
Note: A pool pass is required for camp. You can purchase your membership online or call 712-722-4386 x2
https://apm.activecommunities.com/allseasonscenter/Membership
FOOD SERVICE NEWS
Thanks to everyone who signed up to help with dishwashing! If you would like to help out you can sign up here. If you have questions, contact Carmen Mulder (cmulder@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.
OUTLET 75
Outlet 75 is open on Wednesdays from 11am-8pm, Thursdays from 11am-3pm, plus occasional Saturdays from 10am-1pm. All profits from our store benefit every family at SCCS!
Are you willing to fill in any of the open shifts? We’d love to have you come and experience the joy of volunteering at Outlet 75!! If you can help, please connect with Janey Boogerd (712.449.8106 or info@shopoutlet75.com)
https://www.shopoutlet75.com/ /// Facebook @shopoutlet75 /// Instagram @outlet75
STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Recognize a Sioux Center Christian faculty or staff member who goes ABOVE and BEYOND by nominating him/her for the Sioux Center - Pella Corporation Staff Member of the Month award!
Pella Corporation in Sioux Center offers this monthly award to a teacher or staff member in Sioux Center and the winner receives $500 to impact the learning in their classroom! Printed forms are available by the TRIP office.
https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/editoruploads/files/SXC_STAFF_OF_THE_MONTH_21-22.pdf
Nominations are due by the 25th of each month. Completed forms may be dropped off at the school office, mailed or dropped off at Pella Corp.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
- The Office Handouts http://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/parents/officehandouts.cfm is the place to check regularly for camp information, registration forms, and more. Currently there is information for:
Western Christian Sports Camps/Baseball/Softball
Unity Christian Sports Camps/Strength Training/Cheer/Dance
Dordt University Camps
Northwestern Camps
Sioux Center Public Library Dia Day
2022 Summer Driver's Ed
Sioux Center Arts Middle School Classes
Inspiration Hills Summer Camps
- The Sioux Center Public Library is looking for summer reading volunteers (6th grade and up)to help sign children up for the summer reading program. Students may work as many or as little of hours as they choose. Click here for more information. Contact Emily with questions (emily.vanweerdhuizen@siouxcenterlibrary.org).
SCCS
The mission of Sioux Center Christian School is to disciple God’s children by equipping them with a knowledge and understanding of Christ and His creation so that they can obediently serve God and others as they work and play.
Every Student TREASURED, Every Student TRAINED, Every Student TRANSFORMED
Email: sccsoffice@siouxcenterchristian.com
Website: siouxcenterchristian.com
Location: 630 1st Ave. SE, Sioux Center, IA
Phone: 712-722-0777
Facebook: facebook.com/siouxcenterchristian
Twitter: @sccstrailblazer