Iroquois Campus News

Check out the Online Book Fair! 

• November 9 — 22, 2020 
• The direct link to our fair is: https://efairs.follettbookfairs.com/guest/home?classCode=ML834

Shop from a variety of publishers, including favorites like the newest Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. All orders will ship free to school after the fair ends.  

Some teachers have filled out wish lists. Hover over the menu bars and you'll see 'View Wish Lists'. What a fun way to support our dedicated teachers!

Questions?  Email Mrs. Boss at bboss@grcs.org.

Christmas Program Update 

3rd and 4th graders will share a virtual Christmas presentation in December.  You will receive a link to watch your student's class at home anytime at your convenience. We are preparing right now at school. Stay tuned for more information!

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)

Lost and Found

You are welcome to call the office at 616.574.6500 to ask about missing items.

Please do everything you can to keep good track of what your child wears and takes to school. Items that are labeled always make it back to their owner!  

Notify the Office of Absences and Late Arrivals

Please always notify the office if your child will be absent or late. You are encouraged to notify teachers by email, but it's most important to notify the office as this helps us keep efficient attendance records. Please email IRAttendance@grcs.org or phone 616.574.6590. 

Expedition Kindergarten

Parents and Preschoolers who will be 5 by September 1, 2021 – We have a night planned just for you: Expedition Kindergarten! 

We have a night planned just for you – Expedition Kindergarten! Join us on Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 pm for a special virtual expedition and see some of the exciting places you will visit in kindergarten. Meet the teachers who will guide you next year, get a sneak peek at several kindergarten activities, and discover the enriching environment known as kindergarten.   

Watch for more information coming to your home mailbox and email inbox, and visit www.grcs.org/KindergartenPreview to register. 

Questions? Contact Michelle Ogdahl at 616.574.6565 or MOgdahl@grcs.org.

Daily Health Screen! 😷

Complete the daily health screen as follows:

• before your child arrives at school and no later than 8:30am
• even if your child will be absent or late
• even if your child is learning virtually

If your child comes to school without the health check having been completed, he or she will be pulled from class to answer the questions. This is disruptive to the class, and your help in avoiding this is greatly appreciated!

Preschool parents - complete the screen even on days your preschooler does not attend.

If your student is experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, please keep them home and contact your doctor.

Kent County COVID-19 Testing Sites

Thank you to everyone for your positive attitude and teamwork to keep our school in session! 

For more information on testing sites or to register for a testing day, call 616.632.7200 or register online.

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Hot Lunch News

If you have any questions about free snacks and free lunches, contact Nancy Michaels, Food Service Director, nmichaels@grcs.org.

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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.

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PTO News

The Foot Frolic Frenzy is this week!

The Foot Frolic Frenzy begins this week!  Although it will look a little different this year, we are excited to still hold our annual Foot Frolic Frenzy PTO fundraiser! Kids will be running during their first scheduled gym class this week. There is still time to donate online at http://www.grcs.org/frenzy

A HUGE thank you to our corporate sponsors for their generosity in helping to make our event a success. The PTO is grateful to our sponsors. We could not do this event without you!

Gold Soaring Supporters:

• Summit Point Roofing
• Olivier-Vandyk Insurance Agency
• The Brouwers Agency
• Kool Auto Group
• Macatawa Bank
• Ambrecht & Wierenga Orthodontics
• Floral Ave Promotions
• Plante Moran
• Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan

Silver Eagle Encourager:

• Buist Sheet Metal Company
• DeHaan Tile and Floor Covering
• Christopherson Orthodontics 
• Weather Shield Roofing Systems
• Gaines Pediatric Dentistry
• Houskamp's Auto Services
• Accurate Alignment & Brake

Bronze Nest Builder

• Buist Electric
• Rite-Way Plumbing & Heating 

Any questions? Please contact Becky Kok at beckykok5@gmail.com or Sarah Stehouwer at sarah.stehouwer@yahoo.com. Here is fun a video we watched at school. 

PaperGator

Toss in junk mail, magazines, newspapers, and school papers. Paperboard is accepted now, but no corrugated cardboard, please. 

GRC Youth Sports and Recreation Programs  

Did you know, GRC has our 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.  

Please email sboender@grcs.org if you have more questions.

Upcoming Opportunities:

Girls Preseason Basketball Clinic — CANCELLED 

Prorated refunds will be issued

Sports Performance 101 — CANCELLED 

Prorated refunds will be issued

Winter GRCES and PurePlay Girls Basketball

GRCS is very excited to have our Girls Basketball Coach, Crystal Strickland coaching our youth. She and her players can’t wait to meet and work with your daughter. Your daughter will learn the fundamentals of basketball and then put what she’s learned into games. The 3rd and 4th-grade tournament will be held on Feb. 6. 

*Volunteer coaches are needed.

• Days: Saturdays
• Dates: December 5 — February 6 (no practices on Dec. 19-Jan. 2)
• *DELAYED START — more details coming soon.
• Times 1st-2nd grade: 9:45 am — 11:00 am 
• Times 3rd-4th grade: 11:15 am — 12:30 pm 
• Coach: Volunteer parents needed!
• Location: Quest
• Cost: $85
• Registration Deadline: Nov. 20; due to COVID, we may have to limit our numbers; sign up soon. 

Winter GRCES and PurePlay Boys Basketball

GRCHS Varsity Coach Eric Taylor and his players will teach youth how to play basketball. Teams will be mixed between GRC and Ada Christian.  Volunteer coaches are needed to help facilitate drills and coach teams!

The season will consist of clinics, games, and end of season tournament (tourney for 4th grade only). This year, we will have earlier practice times available in January.

• Days: Saturdays
• Dates: December 5 — February 6 (no clinic Dec. 19, 26, and Jan. 2)
• *DELAYED START — more details coming soon.
• Times: TBD (between 9:30 am — 4:00 pm on Saturdays)
• Coach: Volunteer Parents
• Location: GRCES Iroquois Campus, and Ada Christian
• Cost: $85, jersey included
• Registration Deadline: November 20; due to COVID, we may have to limit our numbers; sign up soon

Winter Kindergarten Boys Basketball

GRCHS Varsity Coach Eric Taylor and his staff and players will run a basketball clinic for Kindergarten boys & girls. Baskets will be lowered to 8 feet. 

• Days: Saturdays
• Dates: January 9 — February 6
• Times: 8:30 am — 9:30 am
• Coach: Eric Taylor
• Location: GRCES Iroquois Campus
• Cost: $65, T-shirt included
• Registration Deadline: December 18 — this class will fill sign up soon!

Little Eagles Night Out — Boys Basketball Fundraiser

This is a fundraiser for the Varsity Basketball program that has been extremely popular.  Whether your child is involved in Youth Basketball or not, you may drop off your child for free babysitting.  You could get Christmas shopping done or go out for Valentine’s Day.  The Varsity Boys Basketball team will entertain your little one with movies, basketball, games, and snacks. No registration is needed. Sign in and out at the door.

• Dates: Saturday, December 12 and Saturday, February 6
• Times: 6:00 pm — 9:00 pm
• Location: Quest Center
• Cost: FREE! (Suggested donation $10 per hour)
• Registration Deadline: drop-in
• Other Notes: Boys & Girls ages 5-12

Winter Kindergarten Girls Basketball

New this year! GRCHS Varsity Coach Crystal Strickland and her players will run a basketball clinic for Kindergarten girls. Baskets will be lowered to 8 feet.

• Days: Saturdays
• Dates: January 9 — February 6
• Times: 8:30 am — 9:30 am
• Coach: Crystal Strickland
• Location: GRC High School Quest Center
• Cost: $65 (includes T-shirt)
• Registration Deadline: Dec. 18; due to COVID, we may have to limit our numbers; sign up soon 

 

Register at www.grcs.org/youthsports. Your password AND username is your email address.  

Questions?

Email Stacey Boender at sboender@grcs.org.

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New 2 You News

Thank you for your continued support of New 2 You. One of the reasons we are so successful is due to the high quality of your donated items! 

The store and donation center are open Monday through Saturday 10-7 but please note that the donation center will be temporarily closed Monday, November 23 through Saturday, December 5.