SCCS Home Bulletin
April 3, 2024
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
5TH GRADE MATH BEE
Recently, ten of our students participated in the 5th Grade Math Bee hosted by Sioux Falls Christian School. The students were involved in two rounds of testing: an individual problem solving round and a team problem solving round. These problems were challenging and required accuracy, speed, higher-level thinking, and persistence.
Congratulations to these 5th grade math students, and to Mason T, who placed 3rd out of 90+ kids in the individual round! They demonstrated a positive attitude, determination in solving difficult math problems, and did a great job of representing SCCS!
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
- Please check the online calendar for upcoming events (http://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/calendar.cfm)
- There will be no busing on Friday, April 12 at the 11:30 dismissal. All students will need a ride home with parents or grandparents.
- ISASP Testing for grades 3-8 will take place April 15-17.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
We are making a change this year to our registration process. We will not have an in-person registration time in August but we will be moving to an online registration. Online registration will take place between April 16 and May 15. This aligns with the ESA applications which comes out on April 16. Watch for further information to come out about this process soon.
PARENT VISIT DAYS
We value the partnership between our parents and school! We want to invite you into the school so you can experience what’s happening in the classroom. Each grade level will be hosting a Parent Visit Day again this year. You are invited to join us for some time in the classroom and Pizza Ranch pizza on us!
Kindergarten Parent Visit Day will be tomorrow (Thursday, April 4). Looking forward to seeing you!
- 10:00 - Welcome in the Band Room
- 10:10 - 11:00 - Classroom Visit
- 11:00 - Pizza Ranch Lunch
FROM THE TRIP OFFICE
Next week will mark 20 years that the TRIP program has been a part of Sioux Center Christian. We will be celebrating throughout the week!! Please follow along on Facebook ~ We will be posting daily trivia questions based on the program over the past 20 years (with prizes!!) This will be only posted on Facebook (Sioux Center Christian School TRIP Program) so you will need to follow along there to participate! We will be having treats for our customers, while supplies last, and celebrating with our grandparents on Friday! Join us in celebrating next week!!
GRANDPARENT/SPECIAL FRIEND DAY
Grandparent/Special Friend Day will be on Friday, April 12. Invitations came home with your child. Please deliver to grandparents: send in the mail, text a picture of the invite, or hand deliver! If grandparents are unable to attend, please encourage sending a note to grandkids to be opened on Grandparents/Special Friends Day.
Grandparents are welcome to visit the 4Care and TK-8 classrooms from 8:15-11:15 am. The Trailblazer Cafe will be open 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.
TRAIL'RAISER TREK: SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 8:00AM-11:30AM
Trail'Raiser Trek is NEXT WEEK Saturday, April 13 and we'd LOVE to have your help as we provide a fun opportunity for EVERYONE to give and help build the gym floor of the Blazer Center!
$100,000 has already been given, thanks to the Trail'Raiser Early Gift Match opportunity that helped us reach the $9M milestone on Groundbreaking Day!
We hope another $30,000 - $40,000 will be given at the Trail'Raiser Trek event!
Parents, would you be willing to give a little time to make this an amazing event?
Click here to sign up.
Note: The walking portion of the Trek is going to be a little different this year. There will be Trek Quest game cards for all ages, with clues to find throughout school and turn in for a chance to win prizes. The walk will be contained to school grounds. No need to pre-register...just come!
Plus we'll have a Brunch in the gym, Trailblazer Brew Coffee House with iced coffee and iced refreshers, Gourmet cupcakes, bars, and snack mixes (click here if you want to bring gourmet goodies), Truth t-shirts, and Truth Decals.
Make plans to come with your family and friends! It’s going to be a great morning!
CLASS LIST Q & A
This is the time of the year when we begin to create class lists for next year! This is a very important process. 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 create a rough draft of the class list for next year. Those who spend the most time with your child at Sioux Center Christian School are the first step in the process of making next year’s class list.
Q – What information do the teachers use to make the class lists?
A – We attempt to balance classes considering 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 an email to Brandon Haan (principal) by Friday, April 5.
Q – If I make a request, is it safe to assume the request will happen?
A – We welcome the parent input, but ultimately the final decisions rest with the school. There is no guarantee that the request will be granted.
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. A request of one or two friends is reasonable, but isn’t a guarantee.
Q – What if I provide my input during the summer or after the class lists are posted in August?
A – Most teachers have begun making their preparations for the school year by that time, and this makes it very difficult in a lot of ways. This request would likely cause a domino effect of changes that would impact a lot of people. There are times when new students to SCCS are added throughout the summer, so this is why lists are not posted until August 1.
4CARE
Do you have a child who will attend preschool next year? 4Care is an opportunity for children who attend half-day preschool to enjoy play-based learning at SCCS on the half-day they are not in preschool.
Students may enroll in a morning or afternoon session, plus we offer a full-day Friday 4Care option. We will accept up to 12 children per morning and afternoon session of 4Care. Friday 4Care and Add-On Options 1 & 2 are limited to 12 children each.
To reserve a place in 4Care go to https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/studentlife/4care.cfm
Let your friends know about 4Care!
FRIDAY KINDERCARE
Friday Kindercare is a play-based child-care opportunity for students who are in TK/Kindergarten at SCCS for the 2024-25 school year.
To RESERVE your child's place in Friday Kindercare, complete this form: https://forms.gle/8jzSi7z8xfAfuB3W7
We will send you an email within a week confirming your child's place in Friday Kindercare. We will accept up to 24 children.
If you have any questions about the process or the form to be filled out, please contact the Sioux Center Christian School Office at 712-722-0777 or teekhoff@siouxcenterchristian.com.
TALES AND TRAILS
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.
STORYLINE CHAPEL
Storyline chapels will be the first Wednesday of the month at 1:35pm in the gym. Students are expected to wear their Storyline shirts! Parents and guests are WELCOME to attend! You may also join our livestream (and recording) at https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/currentfamilies/livestream.cfm
LOST AND FOUND
HELP WANTED
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:
- Head Custodian (Full-time)
- Tales & Trails Summer Staff
- Paraprofessionals
- Kitchen crew (Part-time)
- Substitute Teachers
For more information on these positions and details on how to apply, go to
https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/conne.../employment.cfm
FOOD SERVICE NEWS
- 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!
PELLA STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH
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.
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
Currently there is information for:
- Western Christian Girls Basketball Camp for grades 3-8
- Unity Christian Strength Training Information for 8th graders
- Driven School of Driving Moped Safety Course
- Unity Christian Sports Camps Information
- Cheer Class at StudioR
- Sioux Center Art Club (grades 2-3)
- Dordt Women's Basketball Camp Information
- Dordt Sports Camps for students entering grades 2-8
- Mountain Bike Skills Camp for grades 6-9
SCCS
Email: sccsoffice@siouxcenterchristian.com
Website: siouxcenterchristian.com
Location: 630 1st Ave. SE, Sioux Center, IA
Phone: 712-722-0777
Facebook: facebook.com/siouxcenterchristian