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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
KEYCARD BOOKS
CHOCOLATE BAR SALE
Congratulations to Jacob Helder (5th grade) for being the top seller of the chocolate bars. He sold 12 boxes of chocolate!! That's 720 candy bars! Great job, Jacob! Congrats also to Brooklynn Petersen (5th grade) for taking 2nd place with 11 boxes of chocolate bars! Way to go!
LEGACY CHRISTIAN SPIRIT NIGHT
**Mobile orders count; just write Legacy Christian in the comments, show the flyer, and they will handle the rest.
LEGACY FAMILY PRAISES
PICTURE DAY
- School Pictures - Pictures for the WC students will be taken Tuesday, Oct. 8. Elementary pictures will be taken Wednesday/Thursday, Oct. 9 and 10. Pictures will be posted to the website for viewing usually in the evening of the day the pictures are taken. The website is huttengaphoto.shootproof.com (do not key in "www"). The access code is "legacy829". Picture schedule for elementary is as follows- Wednesday-9th: M/W/F Prek classes (AM & PM), all 1st thru 4th grade classes. Thursday-10th: T/TH Prek, Young 5's, both kindergarten classes.
- Parent volunteers are needed to help out. If you are willing, please sign up using this link. You can earn a $30 or $40 voucher depending on the shift chosen.
COUNT DAYS
CHICAGO BUS TRIP
CRAFT SALE PREPARATIONS
- Who wants to help make BANKET? - I need about 7-10 volunteers to make Banket for the craft show. Our work bee date is Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 7:00 pm. I can show you how to do it, it is fun and easy. If you are interested in helping, please contact me, Mandy Tiemeyer, by call, text, or email (616-281-1236, ajtiemeyer10@yahoo.com). If you want to help but can't make that date, contact me, there are some other small things to do beforehand. Thanks.
- HELP NEEDED FOR PIES AND PIG-IN-THE-BLANKETS -Please consider signing up to work and/or donate supplies for Pig in the Blankets and Apple Pies. We will be making Pig in the Blankets NEXT Tuesday, Oct. 1, and Wednesday, Oct. 2. The pie work bee will be Wednesday, Oct. 30. We know it's a very busy time of year, but many hands make light work! If you are unable to work an entire time slot, it's okay. Please sign up anyway, and let us know the time you can be there. New families, this is a great way to meet other LCS parents! Sign up even if it's just for the time your preschooler is in school. And ask grandparents! They are great helpers! Thank you! Any questions? Contact Shelly Tubbs - shellytubbs@yahoo.com.
To donate supplies, please use this link - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4aa4a72ca1fb6-pigs4. To donate your time, please use this link - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4aa4a72ca1fb6-craft5.
ELEMENTARY NEWS AND NOTES
- Weekly Worship - Fridays (8:15) - Sept. 27 - All School Small Groups (K-8)
Next: Oct. 4 -Kate Wierenga - Our teachers have monthly meetings with their colleagues over their lunch break on various dates. If you would be willing to cover their classrooms, from 11:40-12:10 pm, on those days please use this link to choose a date to cover: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EADA82EA3FF2-lunch
- If you would like to volunteer in your student’s classroom on Thursday(s) to cover lunch (11:45-12:00) please use this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EA4A82CAB9-thursday5
WEST CAMPUS NEWS AND NOTES
- IPOD Worship - Sept. 27 - All School Small Groups (K-8)
Next - Oct.2 - All School West Campus - West Campus Worship: Sept. 27 - All School Small Groups (K-8)
Next: Oct. 2 - All School West Campus - Progress reports for 7th/8th Graders - Reports will be sent via email for all 7th/8th grade students this coming Friday, Sept. 27. Please read over these reports carefully so you know the current progress of your child(ren). Our goal is to provide information that allows you to praise, encourage, challenge and be informed.
- Our 7th graders, their teachers and many wonderful parent volunteers helped out at our annual outdoor education experience! Many safe and fun-filled hours were spent in both class and free time. Thank you to all who were involved with conducting this camp!
- The string clinic/concert for 7th/8th grade orchestra students takes place, on Nov. 4, at South Christian high school. The clinic will take place during the school day. The concert is scheduled for 7:30 pm at South Christian.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS
7TH GRD VOLLEYBALL
SEPT. 24 - MOLINE - AWAY
SEPT. 25 - HUDSONVILLE 1 - AWAY
OCT. 1 - JENISON - AWAY
OCT. 2 - ZEELAND 2 - HOME
OCT. 3 - BYRON CENTER - HOME
8TH GRD VOLLEYBALL
SEPT. 24 - MOLINE - HOME
SEPT. 26 - HUDSONVILLE 1 - HOME
OCT. 1 - JENISON - HOME
OCT. 3 - BYRON CENTER - AWAY
SOCCER
SEPT. 24 - CALVIN - AWAY
SEPT. 26 - BYRON CENTER - HOME
OCT. 1 - ZEELAND - HOME
OCT. 3 - HUDSONVILLE 7 - AWAY
MOMS IN PRAYER
This week we will still be meeting on Friday morning at 8:45 am.
Starting the first week of October we will meet Wednesday afternoons at the end of the day. Come at 1:45 pm to the conference room (located in the elementary gym hallway) and we will start right at 2:00 pm. Hope to see you there! Questions? Prayer requests for your child or family? We'd love to pray specifically with you. Email Gina Huizingh at: gsolle44@yahoo.com.
TRASH FOR CASH
Do you want an easy way to help LCS get some extra cash? It's simple. Simply watch for and save certain labels.
We collect BoxTops, Aunt Millie’s School Spirit, Coke caps and codes, SpartanNash receipts and Our Family UPCs (SpartanNash Brand).
Collection bins are available by all offices including the TRIP office. Look for the Trash for Cash box and toss them in. Remember to turn labels in often because some do expire!
Watch the parent Facebook page for examples of what to collect and other bonus opportunities. Also, updated reference sheets will be available soon!
Questions? Contact Sheri Albrecht at kuip13@hotmail.com or via the Facebook page.
TRIP
Please Note! Fall distribution is coming soon! This will include funds through Sept. 26. Please let us know of any changes to your distribution before Sept. 26! Statements will be available for pickup Oct. 10. If you receive a check for college, it will be ready for pickup on Oct. 10.
Did you know there is a way to use TRIP instantly by loading gift cards online? It is known as "My wallet" or "Instant TRIP". There are a number of participating business that are included. The easiest way to get signed up for this program is to stop by the TRIP office on Thursday mornings (7:45-10:00 am) and have our TRIP Coordinator walk you through the necessary steps. If this is not possible for you, please call Kristin at 616-617-9175 and she will talk you through the process.
If you want information on how TRIP works or how to sign up, please contact Kristin Meulenberg (616-617-9175) or email her at trip@legacycs.org. You can find a copy of the TRIP order form at www.legacycs.org under the "Current Parents" tab, then click on TRIP.
TERRACYCLE
On Monday, the TerraCycle team sent off 100 lbs. of trash to be recycled. That is 100 lbs. of trash NOT going into a landfill. Thanks to everyone who participated in our program. The TerraCycle team is looking to add a couple more people to our team. We generally sort and ship on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Our next shipping date is on Monday, Oct. 14, from 1:00-3:00 pm. Mark it on your calendar. If you have any questions or would like to check out the process, come join us at the TerraCycle Center in the elementary. We usually meet only twice a month during the school year and a couple times over the summer months. We would love to see you. Many hands make light work and there are always lots of laughs. Thank you!
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
- 3 ON 3 basketball tournament at Heritiage Christian School - 3rd-8th grades, same gender and grade, Nov. 2, 2019. Registration is open until Oct. 11. The registration form can be found at www.heritageprschool.com under the Forms tab.
- SAVE THE DATE - South Christian High School Sailor Night Community Tailgate - All families of South Christian, Dutton Christian, Moline Christian, Legacy Christian, and Byron Center Christian schools are invited to a Community Tailgate Party prior to the varsity football game vs. Unity Christian this Friday, Sept. 27, at East Kentwood Falcon Stadium. Dinner, entertainment, inflatables and SCHS gear from 5:00-6:30 pm. Kickoff at 7:00 pm. Contact Curt Copeland for more info at ccopeland@schs.org.
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The South Christian High School Entertainment Book sale continues. Proceeds support SCHS student activities. Books are $25 and are available in the office from 8:00 am-4:00 pm, while supplies last. It’s a great gift idea for family or friends!
UPCOMING DATES AND EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
27 - SCHS Community Tailgate (5:00-6:30 pm)
OCTOBER
1/2 - Prek Moms Picnic in PM
2 - Count Day for Caledonia Shared Time
7 - LCS Spirit Day at Chick-fil-la
8 - West Campus School Pictures
9/10 - Elementary School Pictures
22 - End of 1st Quarter
23 - No School - TfT Training for Teachers
24-25 - No School - CEA Convention
LEGACY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Email: office@legacycs.org
Website: www.legacycs.org
Location: 67 68th Street Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Phone: 616-455-3860
Facebook: www.facebook.com/legacycs