Iroquois Home Bulletin News — February 9, 2021
Iroquois Campus News
A Busing Reminder for Monday, 2/15
On Monday, February 15 there will be NO GRPS busing.
Grand Rapids Christian buses will run as usual.
Valentine's Day & Birthday Treat Reminders
If you choose to send in treats for your child:
- Treats must be store-bought, pre-packaged, and individually wrapped (Example: individually wrapped candy, fruit snacks, baked goods)
- Please do not send bakery treats like cupcakes, cookies, or donuts, even if they are in the sealed plastic bakery container
- Please do not send homemade treats
- You are welcome to send non-edible prize type items
Thank you for helping us do everything we can to keep from spreading germs!
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Virtual parent-teacher conferences will be held by Zoom on both Thursday, February 11, and Tuesday, February 16. Contact your child's teacher with any questions.
Order Yearbooks and Class Composite Pictures!
Click on this link to order a yearbook: https://inter-state.com/YearbookEntry/56797W
Order code is 56797W.
Click on this link to order class composite photos: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/56804R
Order code is 56804R
Sales end for both on 4/15/21
Second Semester Calendar Updates
See the message from Superintendent, Tom DeJonge.
- Wednesday, February 17, 2021: No School for Preschool — 8 students.
This adjustment is connected to Winter Break and extends the break on the front end by an additional day. - Wednesday, March 17, 2021: No school for K — 8 students.
Please note that preschool will be in session and preschool students will attend on this day.
Virtual Learning
If you are considering virtual learning for your child for any reason, you MUST contact the office. Please do not contact teachers about arranging virtual learning. Any type of virtual learning MUST be arranged through the office. (616.574.6500)
2021-2022 Preschool and Kindergarten Registration
Preschool and kindergarten registration for 21-22 is now open for all families! We encourage you to register your child as soon as possible to save their seat at www.grcs.org/register.
Virtual Lost and Found
Please CLICK HERE to view photos of lost and found items. If you see something that belongs to your child, email Laura at lszotko@grcs.org and the item will be sent home with your child.
It is SO helpful if you label your kids' items, even with just initials. Clearly labeled items almost always make it back to their owner! Feel free to call the office at 616.574.6500 to ask about missing items.
Kent County COVID-19 Testing Sites
For more information on testing sites or to register for a testing day, call 616.632.7200 or register online.
Food Service News
Menu Change Thursday, February 11
- Ham and cheese Lunchable
- Danimals strawberry-banana yogurt
- Mango Wango juice box
- Fruit
Free Meals and Snacks
Free meals and snacks will through the end of the school year. Enjoy!
Preschoolers both half-day and full-day and their younger siblings may pre-order lunch online. All orders must be placed by Monday at 8:00 am.
Food Service Workers
Grand Rapids Christian Food Service is looking for fun and energetic part-time staff. These positions are at the GRCHS and Rockford Christian Schools. Hours are 8:30 am — 1:00 pm. Work involves standing for long periods of time, fast-paced, and some lifting. Limited experience needed, must enjoy working with students and a heart to serve.
If interested, please email Nancy Michaels at nmichaels@grcs.org.
Free and Reduced Lunch Benefits
We encourage you to fill out a meal application if you feel you would qualify for Free and Reduced meals. For those of you that received a P-EBT card this past summer — a debit card that offers grocery dollars for each child. USDA passed a second bill to reinstate the program in January for virtual learners. One of the criteria to qualify is to have an application filled out.
Go to lunchapp.com to fill out an application.
GRCS Technology
Student and Parent Online Directories
Staff, student, and parent directories are available online.
For quick access to the staff directory, select Contact at www.grcs.org. To access the student and parent directories on the www.grcs.org Parent Portal, select Parents > Parent Portal and log in to your Parent Portal account.
Not sure how to login to your Parent Portal account? Go to the GRCS Tech YouTube channel to learn how to access the directories.
The GRCS Online Directories tutorial will help you navigate there.
The GRCS Website Portal Account Set Up will show you how to create an account if you have not yet done so.
PTO News
Save your grocery receipts for PTO!
GRCES is participating in the Direct Your Dollars program through SpartanNash. They will donate $1,000 to our school for every $150,000 in receipts we collect.
- Save original receipts from any SpartanNash brand store
(D&W Fresh Market, Family Fare, Forest Hills Foods, Ada Fresh Market). - Ask extended family, neighbors, and friends to save theirs too!
- Send the receipts to school either via your child or mail to school (GRCES 1050 Iroquois Dr SE Grand Rapids MI 49506 Attn: PTO).
Any questions, please contact Lisa Alles at lisa.alles1@gmail.com.
PaperGator
The Paper Gator is always open! Toss in junk mail, magazines, newspapers, and school papers. Click here for the list of accepted items: papergatorrecycling.com/accepted-materials/. Paperboard is accepted now, but no corrugated cardboard, please.
Athletics + Youth Sports
Cannonsburg Ski Passes
This year, you can go directly to Cannonsburg.com to order your passes. Passes can be mailed to your house or you may pick them up. Your school name is "GR Christian" and the sponsor is "Stacey Boender."
GRC Youth Sports and Recreation Programs
Did you know, GRC has its own Recreation Department? We offer sports programs for GRCS students and students from the surrounding area. For a complete look at what we have to offer, go to www.grcs.org/youthsports.
Our programs will follow the same Health and Safety Protocols, as we are following at school. Masks for coaches, hand sanitizer for players, disinfectants for equipment, and social distancing will all be observed.
Click HERE to view current and upcoming opportunities
Register
Register at www.grcs.org/youthsports. Your password AND username is your email address.
Questions?
Email Stacey Boender at sboender@grcs.org.
New 2 You News
Tips on Donating Well in 2021
- We appreciate you keeping sheet sets together and noting the size (twin, queen, etc)
- Please donate only clean rugs (it's helpful to have measurements marked on them).
- If you have towels or sheets with stains, rips, or holes (must be 100% cotton), put them in a separate bag and mark them “Lisa’s rags”.
- Thanks for donating, see you soon!
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