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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

• 8th Grade Graduation will be at Centerpoint Church tonight (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!
• The ceremony will be recorded and shared at the following link within a couple days of graduation. https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/currentfamilies/graduation.cfm
  

• Today (Wednesday, May 22) is our last day of school.
• We will dismiss at 11:05. The public school has a full day of school 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.

Even though he will still be working through much of June, we want to share our thanks with Dr. Josh Bowar for his 17 years of service to Sioux Center Christian School!

Josh started working at SCCS in 2007 as the Tech Coordinator, then served as a 5th grade teacher for six years, then Assistant Principal, Inclusive Ed Administrator and Curriculum Coordinator, and finally as Head of School for the last seven years.

Josh has been a visionary leader who has helped create alternative revenue streams, which have provided services, built community, and strengthened our financial stability as a school. He expanded our inclusive education services and implemented the Teaching for Transformation framework which has enriched our curriculum, aligning our educational practices with our Christian values, and has prepared our students to be transformative agents in the world. He has had a key role in raising over $9M towards the Blazer Center campus expansion, and was instrumental in structuring educational savings accounts at the state level and implementing them at our school, providing families with crucial financial support and enhancing our accessibility. Also during Josh’s time as Head of School, our enrollment has increased by an impressive 22%.

Yet, above all these achievements, what stands out most is his unwavering focus on Sioux Center Christian’s mission to keep Christ at the center of all we do. Josh’s faith-driven leadership has been a guiding light, ensuring that our decisions, our teaching, and our community life all reflect the love and teachings of Jesus Christ.

Dr. Bowar, THANK YOU for your outstanding service, your visionary leadership, and your heartfelt commitment to our school. You have left a lasting mark on our community, and we are eternally grateful.

We pray that God will bless you as you establish, grow, and strengthen Christian schools across Iowa and the country in your work through the Iowa Association of Christian Schools and the Center for the Advancement of Christian Education at Dordt University.

Congratulations to Mrs. Ellen Korver on her retirement from teaching! She began teaching at SCCS in 1983 and we celebrate her 40 years of service to God's kids at SCCS. She has served as a 3rd grade teacher during her entire career here! Current students were asked what they will remember about Mrs. Korver:

• She’s a nice teacher.

• She’s very kind.

• She always smiles.

• She taught my dad.

• She taught my aunt and uncle.

• I will remember that she is the best teacher.

• She is really kind and whenever we needed help with something she was always there.

• She never gives up on us.

Thank you, Mrs. Korver, for your dedication to the mission of SCCS! We will most remember you for your joy, your deep love for kids, your dedication to Christian education, your love for others, your dedication to SCCS, and your dedication to your God. We celebrate this accomplishment with you and praise God for the gifts and talents you have blessed us with! We wish you God's blessings!

THANK YOU, SCCS students, families, and friends, for giving us a little taste of the eternal "full congregation of believers" as we sang songs of worship and praise at the Storyline Celebration last night!

Thank you to the Storyline Team, faculty, and staff who create lessons throughout the year that teach the elements of a growing disciple and provide students with real experiences for living out these elements!

May we daily live out the words we sang in worship to our great God!

You can watch this beautiful celebration here: https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/curre.../livestream.cfm

This event was also a time to celebrate the retirement of Mrs. Ellen Korver, who has taught at SCCS for 40 years! When all who were taught by Mrs. Korver were asked to stand, there were SCCS alumni of all ages standing throughout the auditorium... what a wonderful testament to the lives she impacted!

School board president, Greg Van Dyke, also thanked Dr. Josh Bowar for his years of impact at SCCS. His visionary leadership has blessed our school and his passion for inclusive education, Teaching for Transformation, financial stability, and staying firm in our Reformed roots, will be felt for generations to come!

Let's praise God for blessing our school with faithful servants who love and follow Him as they disciple God's children!!

• Please check the online calendar for upcoming events (http://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/calendar.cfm
• The school office and TRIP Office will be closing at 11:15 today (Wed. May 22) for an all faculty/staff meeting.

TRIP Office Hours:

• Monday-Friday 8:00-1:00
• May 27 - Closed
• July 1-5 - Closed

School Office Hours:

• May 27 - Closed
• Summer hours start May 24 (8:00-1:00 - Monday-Thursday; Closed on Friday)
  
• July 1-5 - Closed

Congratulations to our students who entered and won awards in the Sioux County Soil and Water Conservation District Poster Contest! The 2024 contest theme was “May the Forest Be With You Always". Overall winners are chosen for each division and three of our students won overall awards. Plus eight students were chosen as 1st and 2nd place winners from each grade at our school. All winners receive a cash prize and all participants receive a ribbon! Winning posters were also displayed at the Centre Mall in Sioux Center April 28-May 5 for Soil and Water Conservation Week.

Thanks to Sioux County Soil and Water Conservation District for hosting this contest and giving students the opportunity to use their creative skills to create posters and learn more about our natural resources!

Thank you to the Sioux Center Kiwanis for giving a new book to each first grader!

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.

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. After June 7, everything will be donated to various organizations.

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.

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:

• Moped Safety Course
• Dordt Volleyball Camps
• Volleyball Lessons and Trainings
• Sioux Center Rec K-Ball, Softball and Baseball Teams and Schedules
• Sioux Center Rec Flag Football
• RFA Summer Soccer Camp
• Heart & Soles Love Inc. Shoe Store Ministry
• Joynd Together Registration
• Sioux Center 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