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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

To say that students (and teachers) were thrilled to step onto a playground for the first time in 82 school days is an understatement. The pure joy that was on their faces as they swarmed the different apparatuses was a sight to behold. I can still hear the cheers of the winning 6th grade team as they timed each other through the ninja warrior sections of the playground. Two kindergarteners were so excited to be on the playground, that they embraced for a few seconds before continuing to a piece of equipment.

But it was the thankfulness of our students that left an indelible mark on my heart - the perfect reflection of how we are all (family, church and school) working together to shape the hearts and minds of our covenant children. "Gratitude gets at the very essence of what it means to be created, finite, fallen, redeemed and sustained by the God of all grace." (Ann Voskamp - DesiringGod.com)

"For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God." 2 Cor 4:15

We value our parents at SCCS very much, and we want to hear from you! Could you please take 10 minutes or so to complete the annual survey found at this link?

The deadline for completing the survey is Tuesday (October 15). The school leadership and board of trustees take time to analyze results to both celebrate what is going well and to put plans in place for areas of improvement. We highly encourage you to complete the survey because we definitely use the results. Thank you for choosing to partner with SCCS!

On a beautiful Monday morning, after 82 school days with no playground equipment, our students joyfully inaugurated our new playground! Two grade levels at a time were given the opportunity to discover all the new play equipment and filled their time with running, jumping, climbing, sliding, crawling, and flipping... and discovering the special playground turf is super cushiony!

Comments heard on the playground:

"That was 20 minutes of awesomeness!"

"WOW, this is AMAZING!"

"Thank you for getting this playground for us!"

"We are so blessed to have this!" (from a teacher)

We are so thankful and blessed to have this wonderful space where kids can be image reflectors of God, who built in us a need for play! THANK YOU, students and teachers, for your patience and for being creative as you had recess on our soccer field for those 82 school days!

We want to give special thanks to our friends at Interstates and Van Holland Lawn Service, Ltd. for their part in making this playground possible!

• Please check the online calendar for upcoming events (http://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/calendar.cfm)
• Just a heads up...Parent Teacher Conferences will be on Wednesday, Nov. 13 (2:30-6:00) and Thursday, Nov. 14 (4:00-8:00). Information about signing up for conferences will be coming later.
  
• Because of Parent Teacher Conferences on Wednesday and Thursday, there will be no school on Friday, Nov. 15.
  

On October 30-31, specialists from AEA will be at our school performing hearing screenings. Students in TK, K, 1st and 5th will be screened as well as any new students. Other students may be screened as well, if requested. Students who do not pass will be re-tested at school in 1 month. Parents of students who do not pass the second test will receive a letter in the mail from AEA with further recommendations. AEA will not send communication for students who pass the screening test. If you do NOT want your child’s hearing to be tested, please sign and return the attached form.

All TK-8 students have access to our school library. TK-4 students visit the library once a week and check out a book. When your child returns their book, they may check out a new book. Books are due weekly in elementary and every two weeks in middle school.

Mrs. Emily Mouw facilitates elementary student checkouts and Mrs. Jill Van Soelen oversees the library administration. The deep hope of our library is that students find BEST stories that positively impact the way we think, feel, and act!

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 a pizza lunch on us! Below are the dates for the Parent Visit Days this school year. Dates are subject to change depending on circumstances. More information will be sent out later.

• December 6 - 8th grade
• December 13 - 1st grade
• January 24 - 6th grade
• January 31 - 5th grade
• February 20 - TK
• February 28 - 7th grade
• March 7 - 3rd grade
• March 14 - 2nd grade
• March 28 - 4th grade
• April 3 - Kindergarten

• 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 charged to your family's lunch account as you go through the line. Thank you!

We are always in need of more quality substitute teachers and paras. We're looking for individuals who enjoy working with children, can follow instructions provided, and can be flexible with responsibilities. Responsibilities depend on the needs, but could range from kindergarten all the way to 8th grade, full or partial days, and could be classroom teacher or paraprofessional. Times, dates, and assignments are all depending on your preference. We will work with your schedule and level of comfort. Teaching degree not required. If interested, please fill out the form at the following link: Sub Info Form

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.

Do you desire to make an immediate and eternal impact on children’s lives through prayer? Moms in Prayer groups meet every Tuesday at First CRC in Sioux Center while school is in session. They pray for every student and every teacher throughout the school year. The Grandmother’s Prayer group meet from 9:30-10:30am in the Fireside room and the College/Career Prayer group meets from Noon – 1pm.

There currently isn’t a Sioux Center Christian Mom’s in Prayer group – if you would have interest in restarting this important group, please call Rachel Raih at 712-441-0885 (she is an SCCS grandma and the Heartland Division Coordinator for Moms in Prayer). Small groups of friends could join together or grade-level moms could meet at various times. There are prayer guide sheets that highlight the character of God as you pray for His kids and His school. It doesn’t have to be on Tuesdays – there are options available to keep up this vital prayer support for God’s kids at SCCS! https://momsinprayer.org/

If you ordered Bridge of Hope frozen pies, they will be ready for pickup at the church office/Ministry Center (43 2nd Street NE) on Thursday or Friday October 24 or 25 between 9am-4pm. (arrangements may be made for a different time.) Payment can be made at time of pickup. Contact the church office at office@bridgecrc.org or 712-722-3951 if you have questions. Thanks for your support!

You're invited to our fall showcase, Explore Western, on Tuesday, November 19, at 7:00 PM. Families with students of all ages are welcome to attend the hour-long event. Our goal is to share an authentic, relational, and enjoyable experience for prospective WC families as they learn about “Who We Are” and “What We Do” at Western Christian High School. If you plan to attend Explore Western or have any questions, please email or contact Brad Vis - brad.vis@westernchristianhs.com or 605-359-5704.

• 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:
• Jr. Wolfpack Wrestling
• Sioux Center Recreation - Ninja Warrior Registration Form
• Late Fall 2024 Driver's Ed (Beginning Oct. 21)
• Jr. Knights Boys Basketball Registration (Grades 3-8)
• Jr. Wolfpack Registration Link
• Girl Scout Information for Grades K-5
• American State Bank Sports Youth Mascot and Walkout Video
• Unity Christian Boys Basketball Camp Registration (Grades 3-8)
• Unity Jr. Knights Girls Basketball Registration (Grades 5-8)
• Clover Kids Program

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