SCCS Home Bulletin
March 6, 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
FROM DR. B.
Let’s keep going with our series Reformed: Doubling Down, focused on what it really means to be Reformed, the perspective that we follow at Sioux Center Christian School.
Last time, we dug into what it means to reform day by day. The Reformed teaching needs to make a difference in the way that we live, and there are six Es that help us organize thinking around this topic. The first one was the concept of embodied. Up next: elder led.
Reformed churches use a model of government they find in the New Testament. The Bible portrays the early church as being elder led. Elders were appointed in every congregation and were put in charge on the local level. So, Reformed churches are not really a democracy. They’re more like a republic. In tune with the Spirit’s leading, believers in these churches set apart for service those who will lead them according to God’s Word. The congregation then entrusts leadership to the elders. The elders may certainly consult with the membership on important issues. But the elders bear the ultimate responsibility for the life and mission of the congregation.
In most Reformed churches, pastors are considered to be preaching/teaching elders. They work alongside the elders in providing leadership and pastoral care to the members of the congregation. Beyond that, they have the specific task of proclaiming and teaching God’s Word, serving the sacraments, and leading communal worship. Pastors are accountable to the elders for their work.
Most Reformed churches also ordain deacons. Deacons usually serve along with the elders and pastors in the council. This assembly usually gives leadership to most of the life and work of the congregation. Deacons are specifically called to lead the congregation in showing Christ’s loving care and concern for those in need both within and outside the church.
Individual Christians are directly called and authorized by Christ to fulfill their calling. But that calling includes joining together in the fellowship of believers. So believers entrust authority over their mutual fellowship to elders, pastors, and deacons. In turn, individual congregations are called to join together with other congregations to work together as Christ’s body.
Elder-led—another characteristic of the Reformed faith. We thank God for His provision of effective leadership!
ANOTHER NOTE FROM DR. BOWAR
In February, I had the privilege of leading the chapel focused on the throughline Truth Finder. I shared the importance of staying in God’s Word daily and how impactful it has been for me to read the Bible in a year. I have been using an app called The Bible Recap, also recommended by several area churches. I’m excited to share that each family will be getting a copy of the book The Bible Recap for Kids! This is a gift from SCCS to your family. The book will be sent home with the youngest child in each family, so please be on the lookout for it. I encourage you to use this tool to continue focusing on the importance of reading God’s Word so that we all can continue to be Truth Finders and growing in our faith. This is one way that we can partner with you as parents. I hope you enjoy the book and that it is meaningful for your family!
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
- Please check the online calendar for upcoming events (http://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/calendar.cfm)
- Report cards for students will be emailed home on Friday, March 8.
- On Friday, March 15, Sioux Center Community will not have school so the public school buses will not be running the morning or afternoon routes. Only the Christian School buses (2014 and 2020) will be running. All other students will need transportation to and from school.
- The SCCS Society Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 21, at 6:00 pm in the orchestra room. More details will be sent out soon.
- ISASP Testing for grades 3-8 will take place April 15-17.
TK-4th GRADE SPRING CONCERT - MONDAY, MARCH 11
Come to our TK - 4th grade spring concert next Monday, March 11 at 7:00pm in the BJ Haan Auditorium (Dordt University). TK-K students will be sharing songs that share a sweet and lively tale about the joys of the changing seasons. 1st - 4th graders will be singing fun songs from "Wing It!", a musical about birds being encouraged to leave the safety of their nest. It's about building community, supporting your friends, and trying new things knowing you have God leading you and the support of family, friends, and teachers helping you along the way. Come for an evening of enthusiastic singing that honors our God, the Sustainer of seasons and Creator of all "birds of a feather", plus enjoy a bright display of fun costumes! A freewill offering will be received for our music department.
Come in person or watch the livestream/recording at https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/currentfamilies/livestream.cfm
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, March 13 (2:30-6:00pm) and Thursday, March 14 (4:00-8:00pm). We highly value our relationship with parents and want to provide the opportunity to have a conference this spring to discuss your child’s progress at school. These conferences are optional and all conferences (TK-8) will be just parents and teachers. Click here to sign up for a conference time before Monday, March 11.
7-8 Parents
For the spring conferences this year we will be trying a new approach for our 7th & 8th grade parents since your child has six classroom teachers. Depending on your child's classroom needs, we want to provide access to all of the teachers. These conferences are encouraged, but not required in the spring. Sign ups will be on Bloomz this Friday.
- Wednesday, March 13, (2:30-6:00) will be an opportunity to schedule a conference with any teacher. It can, but does not have to be, with their homeroom teacher. These time slots are 15 minutes, and are a chance to meet directly with a teacher in the classroom.
- Thursday, March 14, (4:00-8:00) will be an open house format, where all classroom teachers will be available for an unscheduled visit in the gym. This allows for a chance to connect with some or all of your child’s teachers in a more flexible, quicker manner. The teachers will be spread out around the gym at separate tables. When a teacher is available, feel free to meet with them.
SPRING INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT - MONDAY, MARCH 18
Our 3rd – 8th grade spring instrumental concert is on Monday, March 18 at 7:00pm in Centerpoint Church. 3rd – 8th orchestras will share a variety of songs, including Jupiter and Brandenburg Concerto #3. The 5th-6th grade bands will perform a wide array of joyful songs. Come in person or watch the recording (no livestream) at https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/currentfamilies/livestream.cfm A freewill offering will be received for our music department.
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
Mark your calendars to attend the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Blazer Center Campus Expansion which will be held Tuesday, March 19, at 1:30pm. Look for more information coming out regarding this event!
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!
4th Grade Parent Visit Day will be Friday, March 22. Please sign up here by Monday, March 18 so we know how many to plan for. Thanks!
- 10:45 - Welcome in the Band Room
- 10:55-11:45 - Classroom visit
- 11:45 - Pizza Ranch Lunch
Our last visit day for this year will be for the Kindergarten class on Thursday, April 4 at 10:00. More information will be sent out later.
TRUTH T-SHIRTS - ORDER NOW
Truth T-shirts are a fun way to help build the gym floor in the Blazer Center!
ORDER ONLINE for the best selection of styles, colors, and sizes! PLUS SAVE $5 per shirt when you order 2 or more!
Three new designs – over 25 color options – short sleeve and long sleeve – adult & youth sizes
ORDER by Monday, March 11 (midnight) https://stores.mdesignpromos.com/sccs_trailraiser/shop/home
DOUBLE your GIFT for the Blazer Center Gym Floor
Give an early Trail’Raiser Trek gift and your gift will be DOUBLED!!
Some generous donors have put together a $50,000 gift match because they want us to reach $9 Million before groundbreaking (we’re at $8.9M).
TRAIL'RAISER TREK 2024
SAVE THE DATE for our 2nd Annual Trail’Raiser Trek on Saturday, April 13!
A fun COME & GO fundraising event where you can GIVE to help BUILD the Blazer Center gym floor – the foundation for God’s kids to worship, gather, run, jump, and perform!
Click here for more details about Trail’Raiser Trek 2024…
CONNECTION NEWSLETTER
Check out all the smiling faces and great stories about what’s happening at Sioux Center Christian School in our newest Connection newsletter!
https://indd.adobe.com/view/e8c1378c-0966-4cb9-a541-481b9d123abf
ROUND UP INFORMATION
Do you have a child who is ready to start Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten this fall? Go to our website (https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/connectwithus/tkkroundup.cfm) to sign up for a round up time and for more information. If you know of any families who might be interested in sending their child to SCCS, please share this information with them!
Preschoolers and their parents are invited to come and experience a sneak peek of SCCS on March 8 or March 15 from 9:30-10:30am. Enjoy a time of activities and play that will include whole group story time. To sign up and choose a session, click here.
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
TALES & TRAILS: Do you love spending time with children? Are you or someone you know looking for a fun and positive way to spend your summer? Tales & Trails summer camp is now accepting applications for staff for the summer. Opportunities for full time and part time are available. This is also a great opportunity for college students! Must be 18 to apply. Please contact Nate Breen for more information (nbreen@siouxcenterchristian.com). Job applications are available on the SCCS website. https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/connectwithus/employment.cfm
HEAD CUSTODIAN: We are seeking to add a full-time head custodian to our team to to oversee the summer crew, provide custodial support, and care for the upcoming Blazer Center addition. Job applications are available on the SCCS website. https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/connectwithus/employment.cfm
PARAPROFESSIONAL: We are seeking support staff members to join our team as we work to meet the needs of our students:
- Paraprofessional (full-time one-to-one support for a 5th grader) – start date of August 2024
- Paraprofessional (full-time one-to-one support for an 8th grader) – start date of August 2024
KITCHEN (PART-TIME) : Looking for someone to join our Kitchen crew from 9:00-2:00 Monday through Friday to help with setting up the line, serving food and clean up. Job applications are available on the SCCS website. https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/connectwithus/employment.cfm
CUSTODIAL CLEANING CREW HELP WANTED: Looking for hardworking independent high school students or adults to fill openings on the SCCS after school custodial cleaning crew. Flexible after school/evening hours available. Contact Eileen Buiter 712-578-8624. Job applications are available on the SCCS website. https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/connectwithus/employment.cfm
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS: We are in need of substitute teachers for this school year. Subs are needed for teachers and paras at all grade levels, kitchen crew and at times a nurse. Please fill out the form at the link below if you are interested in adding your name to the sub list. SCCS will provide all training, and you even get a free lunch when you sub! Qualifications for being a sub include a love of children, the ability to follow teacher lesson plans, flexibility, and a commitment to Christian education. We invite you to join us!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchPyh3Fnjis7w7htYQfnSK137TfmJ339p5IfWqkRChIwhAqQ/viewform
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.
BRIDGE OF HOPE AND COVENANT SALT SALES LEGACY PLAN FUNDRAISER
Bridge of Hope and Covenant are once again selling water softener salt as a fundraiser for our Legacy Plan commitments to SCCS! Stop by the TRIP office at SCCS or BOH/Covenant to pick up an order form AND to drop off your completed form with your payment by March 10. We will deliver the softener salt on April 6 and we will carry it for you and put it wherever you would like! There is a 20 bag minimum order for out of town deliveries and we will deliver up to 20 miles from Sioux Center. Check the order form for all the details!
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
Currently there is information for:
- Cheer Class at StudioR
- Sioux Center Art Club (Grades 2-3)
- Sioux Center Arts Youth (Grades 6-12) and Kid's (Grades 3-5) Theatre
- Dordt Women's Basketball Camp Information
- Moped Safety Class
- Unity Christian Jr. Knights Softball Registration (Grades 4-8)
- Unity Christian Jr. Knights Baseball Registration (Grades 5-8)
- Dordt Sports Camps for students entering grades 2-8
- Sioux Center Recreation Boys and Girls Spring Soccer for Grades K-6
- Mountain Bike Skills Camp for Grades 6-9
- Destiny Youth Ranch (A horse camp with Christian values)
- Youth Soccer League at the American State Bank Sports Complex
- Spring Driver's Education Options
- Inspiration Hills Summer Camps
- Unity Christian Baseball Open Gym Info for 8th Grade Boys
INVITATION FROM HEARTLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
Heartland Christian Schools invites you to attend, "An Evening with Roger Erdvig" on Thursday, March 7 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM at Dordt University. Dr. Roger Erdvig is an author, speaker, and scholar who finds his greatest joy in helping to develop emerging leaders. His book titled, Beyond Biblical Integration, has been used in many Christian schools as a workbook and guide to challenge, encourage, and strengthen biblical integration. Dr. Erdvig will share his insights on Biblical integration at Dordt University in the science building, room SB1606, next to the Big Steps, or "Jacob's Ladder." Christian Educators, Parents, and Students are invited to attend free of charge!
SCCS
Email: sccsoffice@siouxcenterchristian.com
Website: siouxcenterchristian.com
Location: 630 1st Ave. SE, Sioux Center, IA
Phone: 712-722-0777
Facebook: facebook.com/siouxcenterchristian