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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

The 5th and 6th Discovery Math students took a break from learning more challenging math concepts and were tasked with the assignment of building a mini-golf hole out of cardboard, green felt, and whatever they could find!

They were put into groups to come up with a theme and design. Corlin and Sharon Feikema, who are building a new golf facility in Sioux Center called RJ's Indoor Golf, judged the students on design, creativity, appearance, and effort.

The Discovery math students had a lot of fun working together doing this hands-on project and sharing their creations with our 1st - 4th grade students, who were invited to play mini-golf during their recess for a few days!

Thank you to Mrs. Andrea Wieringa who leads our Discovery program, and through a variety of enrichments, encourages students to develop critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication.

Last week, at the Artist Reception of our first Art Showcase in the Centre Mall, students made joyful connections with parents and grandparents as they pointed out their own artistic creations on display.

The variety of art mediums - from pottery to pop art to landscape paintings - show the creative talents God has designed in each of His treasured children and express the joy of imagination and creativity!

Thank you to our art teachers, Mrs. Lori De Jong and Mr. Leroy Berentschot, who design each art unit to teach various creative skills while also pointing to God, the Source of all creativity!

Our Creator God also added to the Art Showcase by providing double rainbows for the last thirty minutes of the Artist Reception! We praise you, God, for using creation to display Your glory and for designing us as YOUR ART, so we may give you glory!

• Please check the online calendar for upcoming events (http://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/calendar.cfm

LAST DAY FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION! This replaces the in-person registration event we have previously held in August. The $250 school registration fee will be waived if the forms are filled out by today, May 15. If you are unsure of your registration intentions for the 2024-2025 school year or have any issues getting logged in or filling out the forms, please contact our office for assistance at 712-722-0777 or sccsoffice@siouxcenterchristian.com.

Along with registration, we would also like the NICSTO and Tuition Grants to be turned in by today (Wednesday, May 15).

A reminder that the ESA application is also open! ALL families who qualified for an ESA last year MUST also apply again this year. Families who received an ESA last year are automatically qualified to receive an ESA this year, but you must apply each year. Families entering kindergarten, switching from homeschool to SCCS, and switching from the public school to SCCS also qualify. Also, families who have an annual income under 400% of the poverty level also qualify. Click here for the application.

The Trailblazer Invitational Track Meet is today (Wednesday, May 15), at the Sioux Center Football Field and Track. The Track Meet (Wednesday, May 15) will be moved up 90 minutes due to expected rain/thunderstorms later in the afternoon.

Everything will be the same regarding order of events, but the times will be moved up approximately 90 minutes. Class A field events begin at 10:15am, and the first races at 10:30. The information on the event program will reflect the accurate times.

The concession stand opens at 10:15. They will be serving pulled pork sandwiches, Pizza Ranch Pizza, hot dogs, homemade bars, popcorn, chips, fruit, candy, pop, Gatorade and water. The stand is run by First CRC of Sioux Center and all proceeds benefit their Christian education fund.

You are welcome to join us for the following pops concerts on Thursday, May 16 at Centerpoint Church.!

• The Pops Concert for 7-8 Band and 5-8 Orchestra will be at 2:15pm.
• The Jr. Pops Concert for grades 3-5 Orchestra and 5-6 Band will be at 3:15pm.

• The dress rehearsal for the TK-8th Grade Storyline Celebration is planned right away in the morning on Monday, May 20, at the BJ Haan Auditorium on Dordt’s campus. The buses will be dropping off the students at the auditorium rather than at SCCS that morning. If you drive your son/daughter to school, please drop them off at the BJ Haan Auditorium between 7:55 and 8:10, rather than at school that morning. Students may not ride their bikes, so if your student normally bikes to school, they will need to walk or get a ride to Dordt’s campus. All students will be bused back to school after the rehearsal.
  
• 4Care students will start their day like normal. 4Care students who ride the bus will be dropped off at the BJ Haan Auditorium and then transported to school. If you drop your 4Care student off at school in the morning, Mrs. Dekkers will be at school to welcome them.
• Storyline Celebration will be held at the BJ Haan Auditorium at Dordt University on Monday, May 20 at 7:00pm. We would like the students to wear their storyline T-shirts with a nice pair of blue jeans or jean shorts. Please have your children at the BJ Haan Auditorium by 6:50 p.m. We will be dismissing by grade level after the program, so please plan to meet your child on the front lawn of the auditorium after the program. We look forward to sharing how we’ve been learning about and worshiping God this year! You may also join our livestream (and recording) at https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/currentfamilies/livestream.cfm

• One additional note is that parking is going to be more challenging than usual due to the construction around the BJ Haan, so we are encouraging families to walk or bike to the BJ Haan if it is feasible that evening. If they do drive, we are asking that they park by the Rec Center or on the east side of campus by Covenant Hall in order to leave the spots closest to the BJ Haan available for seniors or those who may have mobility issues.

• Join us for our final chapel of the year celebrating our 8th graders. We will gather at 8:30 in the gym on Wednesday, May 22.

• 8th Grade Graduation will be at Centerpoint Church on Wednesday, May 22, at 7:00pm. There will be a reception after the ceremony in the Family Life Center at the church where you will have a chance to congratulate the graduates. Congratulations, 8th Graders!

• Our last day of school will be Wednesday, May 22.
• We will dismiss at 11:05. The public school has a full day of school on that day so the public school buses will run in the morning but WILL NOT run at 11:05. Only the SCCS buses (2014 and 2020) will be running their routes at 11:05. All other students will need transportation home from school.

PACE (Parents in Action for Christian Education) is made up of all SCCS parents. THANK YOU to the parents who have volunteered to help provide fellowship and encouragement to our school community this past year! Now we are looking to fill those spots for the next school year. We encourage you to sign up as soon as possible if you have a preference on which committee you would like to help with! Find more information and sign up HERE.

If you have any questions, please contact outgoing President Bethany Bosma or incoming President Kara Dieleman. Thank you!

If you are looking for a summer tutor, below is a list of names from our faculty and staff that are interested in helping your child. You may contact any of these people if you would like services for your child.

Miriam Buss (3-6th math or reading)

Mbuss@siouxcenterchristian.com

712-578-1227

Jena Dykstra

jdykstra@siouxcenterchristian.com

712-348-1276

Sarah Stoub (TK-5)

sstoub@siouxcenterchristian.com

712-441-7022

Abigail Van Beek K-4 Reading (phonics) and/or Math

avanbeek@siouxcenterchristian.com

712-441-1120

Registration is now OPEN to SCCS families and community members for our Tales and Trails Summer Camp 2024!

This is an educational and fun summer opportunity for kids who are 5-11 years old by June 1, 2024.

Weekly camp themes encourage students to learn about the wonder of God’s creation through a variety of hands-on, fun activities. Outdoor play is also an important part of the camp experience, and kids are encouraged to stay active and engaged during their time at camp.

Information and registration forms are available on our website and by the TRIP window. https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/studentlife/talestrails.cfm

Note: A Siouxnami Waterpark pass is required for camp. You can purchase your membership online or call 712-722-4386.

So much stuff on the Lost and Found Table. Stop by and check it out to to see if anything belongs to you. Everything left behind will be donated to Melissa's Hope Chest!

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:

• Band/Choir Teacher (full-time)
• Cook (part-time)
• Head cook (full-time)
• Custodial cleaning crew
• Head Custodian (full-time)
• Paraprofessionals
• Substitute Teachers

For more information on these positions and details on how to apply, go to

https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/conne.../employment.cfm

• 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 the school 24 hours in advance of when you would like to eat. The cost for a lunch is $5.00 and can be paid as you go through the lunch line. Thank you!

Nominate a staff member to become the Pella Corporation Staff member of the month. Pella Corporation will award one monthly recipient $500.00 to use towards school approved items and a certificate of recognition. A nomination form can be found here.

The Immanuel Christian Reformed Church in Orange City will be serving tasty Dutch treats at the Tulip Festival this week(end) as a fundraiser for their Christian Education fund. While you're out and about, stop by their stand in the Straatmarkt for a funnel cake, fried almond patty (in funnel cake batter), regular almond patty, or a cool drink!

Scuba VBS

SCUBA VBS is coming to Bethel CRC in Sioux Center July 8-11!

Registration for volunteers and participants will open May 13.

Participants ages 5-4th grade are welcome to register! The link to register can be found at www.bethelsc.org or on Bethel's social media pages.

Community Events & Forms (https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/currentfamilies/officehandouts.cfm) is the place to check regularly for camp information, registration forms, and more!

Currently there is information for:

• Joynd Together Registration
• Sioux Canter Youth Football Registration & Fitting
• Summer Driver's Ed Options
• Unity Christian Sports Camps Information
  
• Western Christian Summer Camps
• "A Day with the Pros" Camp for grades 3-8
• Western Christian Girls Basketball Camp for grades 3-8
• Dordt Women's Basketball Camp Information
• Dordt Sports Camps for students entering grades 2-8
• Mountain Bike Skills Camp for grades 6-9

Email: sccsoffice@siouxcenterchristian.com
Website: siouxcenterchristian.com
Location: 630 1st Ave. SE, Sioux Center, IA
Phone: 712-722-0777
Facebook: facebook.com/siouxcenterchristian