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Freshman Retreat/Testing Day on Weds Oct. 14: In Person Half Day 

Students, this week Wednesday we are not having our normal virtual learning day at home. 9th graders will attend the Freshman Mixer and 10-11th graders will be testing at school. Testing will begin at 8:30, so plan on being here by 8:15 so you have time to find your room and be in your seat when testing starts. Freshmen should report to the stadium at 8:15.

• Attendance will be taken for grades 9-11. 
• Buses will run on their regular before/after school routes. 
• Lunch is NOT provided. Testing and mixer will conclude by 12:15pm.

9^th: Freshman Mixer   

• Freshmen will participate in a variety of activities throughout the morning to break away from school routine and spend time having fun and building relationships with their peers.
• We will meet at the football stadium at 8:15am Wednesday morning.
• Dress warm and comfortable to be outside. Wednesday weather 60*.
• We will walk to Ottawa Hills Park and back to the high school.
• You will receive an email letting you know your group number.
• Please wear your mask.
• If you have any questions please email Mr. Taylor at etaylor@grcs.org. Stay tuned for more details via e-mails. 

10^th:  ACT practice 

• This will be conducted exactly like the “real” ACT so you will experience the same testing environment and test content.
• Extended time is available for students who qualify as determined by our ESS department. 

11^th: PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test)

• Accommodated testing is available for qualifying students.

12^th: Seniors are strongly encouraged to participate in virtual college visits. 

All 10^th and 11^th grade students will receive a school email with their room assignments for the Wednesday testing and instructions about what to bring/not bring with them that day. Please check your email today for this important info.

• 10^th and 11^th grade testing will conclude by 12:15 pm (except for students who qualify for extended time) and students will be dismissed for the day.  
• Standard-time students will have bus transportation available as soon as the testing is complete. 
• Students with extended-time testing should make arrangements for their own transportation after testing concludes at about 1:30 pm.

School Lunch 🍝

Monday: BBQ Pork Sliders, curly fries, fruit

Tuesday: 2 chicken crispitos

Coffee shop will be open this week Weds, for your testing fuel up from 7:30-8:20. Grab a FREE smoothie or sandwich as your breakfast test prep!
 

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Activities & Clubs

Worship in the Garage

Do you miss worshipping and singing together? We have an opportunity for you to do just that. Friday, October 16 join us in the garage where we will spend time in fellowship and worship led by Sam Patton, Tony Cheng, and Danny Doyle. Sign up for either Focus A or B for “Worship in the Garage”. We hope to see you there!

Chess Club

Chess Club will meet in the Upper Town Square after school today from 3-4pm. Players of all skill levels are welcome!

KCTC = Great Opportunities 

Mtg. Monday, October 19 @ Focus B in room 221
10th and 11th graders

Have you wondered what KCTC is all about? KCTC (Kent Career Technical Center) has a number of pre-college programs that could help you sort out career path decisions during your last 2 years of high school. Many programs also offer college credit from local colleges such as GVSU, Ferris State, and GRCC, so they can be used as an option for dual enrollment.
 

Here are some of the many programs you could participate in:

• Automotive Careers in collision repair and technology
• Criminal Justice
• Engineering and Mechatronics
• Hospitality/Culinary Arts
• Health Careers (some courses directly through GVSU)
• Information Technologies
• 3D Animation and Game Design
• And many more…

Come to the FT meeting in room 221 (Focus B) on Monday, October 19, to hear all the details about what KCTC has to offer. You will also be hearing from students who currently participate in a KCTC program.  See your counselor or Mrs. Crow in room 201 for more information.

Adventure Club Ski & Snowboard

Cannonsburg Passes now available for purchase online! Available for all high school students and parents of high school students! Whether or not you plan to ride with us, be sure to enter our school "Grand Rapids Christian HS" and sponsor "Kevin Van Harn" for your chance to get a free Cannonsburg t-shirt!

Rock Climbing

Interested in Rock Climbing? Come to a Focus Time with Mr. Van Harn or Ms. Zwart (overflow joining via Zoom!) today to find out more and reserve your spot! No experience necessary.

College Test Prep Workshops

Are you planning to take the ACT or SAT this Fall?  

• Focused practice immediately before the test is the best investment you can make! 

 Small group format — Individualized instruction — Proven strategies.

• ACT 4-day workshop: October 19-22

Target date: Oct. 24 ACT: Test prep times: Mon/Tue: 6-8 pm, Weds: 9-11 am, & Thurs: 9a -1p. 

• SAT 4-day workshop — November 2-5

Target date: Nov. 7 SAT — Test prep times: Mon-Weds: 6-8 pm, Thursday: 5-9 pm

          Instructors: Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Madole, and Mrs. Hartemink  — Scholarships are available. 

• To register or inquire about either workshop, contact shartemink@gmail.com or (616) 498.1372.

College Visits 

Because visitors are not allowed on campus this fall, college visits will occur virtually. Please check SCOIR and morning announcements for upcoming visits and sign up for the appropriate Focus Time. Virtual students are encouraged to join via the link in SCOIR.

Upcoming College Visits

Mon Oct 12: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical

Taylor University

Tues Oct 13: Spring Arbor University

Illinois Weslyan

Friday Oct. 15: Air Force ROTC

Davidson College

Northwood University

 

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Athletics

Calling all girls interested in playing lacrosse!

We have an opportunity to go to Gainey and get some reps in! It will be today, October 12 at 3:15-5:15 and on Thursday, October 15 from 5:15-6:45! Feel free to email any of the captains with question or for more information!

Katie Winkle, Katie Poel, or Kiera Zylstra

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