CHILDWATCH Attendance Line – 616-379-0332

If your child will not be at school when school begins each day, we ask parents to call the Childwatch line at 616-379-0332 with information about the absence – whether it’s an appointment, illness, vacation, etc.  This number will connect you to the answering system and you can leave a message. 

School Pictures

Elementary school pictures will be taken on September 22 & 23. Middle School students will have their pictures taken on September 24.  Additional information on pictures will be coming home with students soon.

Substitute Teaching

As we start the new school year, we would like to build our list of people able to substitute teach in the Middle School and/or in the Elementary School. If you would be interested in subbing, please contact the Middle School office at 616-379-0338 or by email msoffice@4hcs.org or the Elementary office at 616-669-6689 or email elementary@4hcs.org.

Volunteers Needed!

Auction Committee Members
The Parents’ Club Board is asking you to consider volunteering for the auction! We are especially in need of Donation Assistants. These volunteers connect with local businesses regarding donations and arrange pick-up/delivery as needed. Volunteer on your own time, December-February, you do not need to come to school! Materials and training available. If you are willing to serve in this way click HERE to sign up! Questions? Contact auction@4hcs.org.

Elementary Playground Monitor
We are in need of volunteers to help cover the elementary playground during recess! Having additional adults on the playground helps keep our kids safe. Please check out this SignUpGenius link to sign up and earn volunteer points! Thank you for considering this important opportunity.

Robotics
The Robotics program is in need of an adult (21+) who is willing to commit to being a head referee for us for the season.  This does not have to be a parent, it can be anyone who is willing to learn the rules of the game and referee 3 events for us, all taking place at HCS in either the robotics space or the West Gym.  The dates for the events are Oct 22 and Nov 5 from 5-9 and January 16 from 8-5.  Completion of an online training course is required and an in-person training/practice scrimmage on October 3 in Grandville is strongly recommended.  Parent Club volunteer points are available! For more information, or to volunteer, please reach out to Jennifer at robotics@4hcs.org

Birthday Treat Guidelines

Students are welcome to celebrate their birthday by bringing in either a food treat or a non-food item to share with their classmates. Please note that some grade levels may choose to recognize birthdays in another way. If this is the case, your child’s teacher will communicate the birthday celebration procedures for their classroom.

If you choose to send a food treat, we ask that it be individually packaged by the manufacturer with the ingredient list and nutrition facts included for the teacher’s reference. Thank you for following these guidelines, as they help create a safe and consistent experience for all students.

Preschool Family Kickoff & Classroom Visit 

Join us on Wednesday, September 2 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. as we kick off an exciting year of preschool with a fun-filled evening for the whole family! Enjoy snacks, activities, and time to connect with other HCS preschool families as we celebrate all that God has in store for this school year.

During the evening, each family will have a scheduled 30-minute classroom visit where your preschooler and one parent (or special adult) will meet the teacher, explore the classroom, and get a glimpse of what preschool is all about.

More details about your visit time will be coming from your child’s teacher. 

Rain Plan: If the weather doesn’t cooperate, our outdoor activities will be canceled. Classroom visits and treats will still take place indoors as scheduled, so we look forward to seeing you rain or shine!

Preschool Begins! 

Tuesday, September 8 or Wednesday, September 9 is the first day of Preschool. We can’t wait to see you!

Elementary Breakfast & Hot Lunch 

Information on the Elementary Hot Lunch program provided by JenHud Food Service can be found on the JenHud Food Service website. Make deposits and monitor your account through the Family Portal. If you have questions please contact the food service at foodservice@hpseagles.net. 

The recently passed state budget includes limited funding to provide free breakfast and lunch for K–4 students beginning October 1. We don’t know how long funding will last. For now, no action is needed from families. We will communicate additional information as soon as it becomes available.

Elementary Employment Opportunities

To provide consistency in a few key areas at the elementary school, the following paid positions are available. If you are interested in discussing any of these opportunities, please reach out to Tricia Kiepert, Elementary Principal, at tkiepert@4hcs.org. 

Crosswalk Safeties – You may have noticed the Parent Loop has gotten a makeover and crosswalks have been added for foot traffic to travel safely to and from the building. We are still looking for individuals who are available in the mornings from 7:30-8:00 and afternoons from 2:30 to 3:00 to monitor the crosswalks and help students get where they need to go safely. 

Breakfast Monitors – We are offering breakfast to students again this year and are looking for individuals who are available in the mornings from 7:15 to 8:00 to set up tables, monitor students, take down tables, and clean up.

Chapel 

Students and staff will gather for chapel from 7:55-8:25 AM in the south gym on Tuesday and Friday. Parents are welcome to join us! 

Tuesday, September 1 – CIRCLE chapel
Friday, September 4 – No school
Tuesday, September 8 – Joy Duimstra & Allie Leerar leading chapel 

Hot Lunch 

Hot lunch will be available at the middle school on Wednesdays starting September 23.  Click this link to view the Hot lunch schedule for the upcoming year. Until then, remember your middle school student will need to pack a lunch everyday. 

5th, 6th, 7th & 8th grade Mixers

This week Thursday, September 3 the middle school will be doing their grade level mixers.  Watch your email for additional details from your homeroom teachers.

HCS Clay Shoot

Come out and support the Hudsonville Christian School Tuition Assistance Fund at our annual Sporting Clay Shoot​ at Blendon Pines on September 12.  It doesn’t matter if you’re a novice or an expert shooter, this promises to be a fun event with something for everyone. For more information or to register click HERE.

Harvest Family Fun Day- Save the Date!

It’s a Hudsonville Christian School tradition! This year’s event takes place on Saturday, October 3, from 3:00-5:00 rain or shine. Stay for the entire time, or come when you can! We would love to see everyone from preschoolers to 8th graders come out for doughnuts/cider/popcorn and cotton candy. Come to play fun games, jump in the bounce house, win awesome prizes and spend time together connecting as a school community! There is a small cost of $5 per child (adults are free). We are so thankful for the volunteers that have signed up to make this day a fun and successful event. We still have just a few more spots available that we’re looking to fill. If you are interested in serving, please click here. Be sure to watch the Home Communicator in the coming weeks for additional information and details about this fun day. Volunteers please keep an eye on your email for details concerning the event. If you have questions please email Jenni Walters at jenniwalters@sbcglobal.net

Grandparents Day 

We are excited to celebrate Grandparents Day on Friday, October 30! This special day gives our students the opportunity to share a part of their school experience with their grandparents or other special guests.

To help us prepare invitations and event details, we ask that all families log in to the FACTS Family Portal and verify or update their grandparent information. Please add the names and mailing addresses of any grandparents you would like us to include.

• Login to FACTS Family Portal (District Code is HV-MI)
• Click on the Family tab
• Click on Family Home
• Click Family Demographic Form
• Under Grandparents, Click add Grandparent
• Edit and save information

Thank you for taking a few minutes to update your family’s information. We look forward to celebrating this special day with our students and their loved ones!

Volunteer Opportunity! Join our eBay team at Revive !

Our store is incredibly blessed to receive so many generous donations from our community. Most items are sold right in the store, but every now and then we receive something that is more valuable, unique, collectible, or simply better suited for an online marketplace. That’s where our eBay team comes in!

We are looking for another volunteer (or two) to join our eBay team and help with:

– Researching items to determine pricing
– Taking photos
– Writing descriptions
– Creating and posting eBay listings
– Shipping sold items

Most of the work can be done from home, making this a great volunteer opportunity for someone who wants a flexible way to give back. Interested? Send Jenny a message through revive’s Facebook page, email her at jwalters@unitychristian.org, or call revive at 616-662-3375.