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Summer 2014
HIGHLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Take Your Place
“Let love and faithfulness
never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet
of your heart.”
Proverbs 3:3
How to Be:
....Becoming who He wants us to BE
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cover Patterns of
Love and
Faithfulness
Summer is here! It’s been a good year and we hope you have a great summer
vacation as you spend time together with family and friends. As we conclude the
2013-14 school year, we bear witness once more to God’s love and faithfulness.
This time, we focus on His love and faithfulness to the individual as we walk in
relationship with Him.
HCS Mission Statement
In order to honor God,
we nurture and guide students
to see the Father’s creation
to sense order in a world saved by Christ
to serve God through the leading
of the Holy Spirit
Contact us
3040 Ridge Road, Highland, Indiana 46322
219-838-0356
www.highlandchristian.org
Interim Principal, 2014-2015
Jim VanZyl
Assistant to the Principal
Karin Vredeveld
Executive Secretary
Jody Moes
Director of Recruitment
and Development
Jodi Lineburg
School bell layout
Christina Woo
2014-15 Boards of Directors
School Board
FOUNDATION Board
Jim Bandstra
Paul Armendariz
Dwayne Evenhouse Dwayne Evenhouse
Jerry Kuiper
Jill Feikema
Craig Menninga
Tricia Groot
Gary Meter
Roger Harasty
Larry Otte
Darla Kinkade
Ryan Terpstra
Dave Ravesloot
Ed Saxsma
Frank Van Til
Frank Van Til
Roger Yonkman
Chris Yonkman
When we take time to reflect on the Lord’s leading, we can, no doubt, trace the
pattern of His love and faithfulness in our daily lives. This is also true as we reflect
on the unique places we hold in the community of Highland Christian School.
Over the course of this year, we see the same pattern of love and faithfulness as
we recount academic successes, take note of help received in times of need and
remember grace displayed in times of correction. God has been good to us and we
rejoice in the relationships we share.
• Students, you have taken your place among your classmates and done a
remarkable job in your studies. We have enjoyed you immensely and reflect
fondly on the time we have spent in discovery and learning.
• Parents, we appreciate the meaningful relationships we’ve built with you.
It brings us great joy to work alongside of you as you lead your children to
the cross and to academic success. We’re inspired as they discover truth, ask
questions and demonstrate spiritual understanding.
• Graduates, as you transition from your place as students to that of
“alumni”, we will continue to pray for you. We know that the Lord will go
before you and be with you as you diligently seek Him.
• Stakeholders, we appreciate your unique role as those who equip our
mission. There are many noble causes to invest in, but there is none greater
than that of leading children to the cross as they grow in knowledge, discover
the riches of God’s grace and the wonders of the world. Thank you for
investing in Highland Christian School.
The pages of this School Bell are filled with stories of accomplishments and
activities that reveal God’s blessing, student testimonials that demonstrate His
power, and reports that prove His faithful provisions. So, without further ado,
keep reading!
Lauren Amatulli
Desmond Bailey
Collin Bultema
Andrew Feikema
Nascha Hladek
Benjamin Johnson
Raijai King
Jeffrey Kroll
Sarah Kuiper
Cassie Laninga
Jacob Lenting
Colton Lineburg
Jordan Miller
Emily Montalvo
Danielle Porter
Maurice Sullivan
Kyle Reynhout
Tori Terpstra
Jashawn Rogers
Tylor Torres-Regnier
Payton Vaca
Ryan Rudenga
Jennie Stas
Rachel Wilcox
Kyle Zuidema
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students in action
Sixth
Grade
Art Critics
Rembrandt to Picasso, Reuben
to VanGogh, Reynolds to...
a strand of light bulbs? Yes, The
Art Institute of Chicago has it
all. The sixth graders spent a
day viewing the 5,000 years
of human artistic expression
displayed at this encyclopedic
art museum. They were, at times,
both awed and astonished. The
favorites were Seurat’s A Sunday
on La Grande Jatte, the dot
painting, and American Gothic by
Grant Wood. Students enjoyed
the modern art, but frequently
commented, “I could do that!”
We started the day with a guided
tour. Docents and museum
educators led the students to
various pieces and explained the
context, theme, and technique
of each work. Students saw, first
hand, how the themes they had
been studying in literature were
also reflected in art.
In fact, the students were
reading Chasing Vermeer by
Blue Balliett, which is about the
theft of a Vermeer painting. In
this novel, the main characters
try to recover the painting and
their quest takes them to the Art
Institute. After the guided tour,
students could follow their steps
and view the art work described
in the book or just explore the
museum on their own.
For most students, this was their
first visit to The Art Institute,
and it was especially nice that
our admission was covered by a
grant from Target. The next day,
students wrote letters thanking
the corporation for their
commitment to learning and art.
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Taking Their Place in History
Student Testimonials
Jake Lenting
When I look back, I am so thankful to my parents for sending
me to Highland Christian School. A few months ago, a few
classmates and I shared our testimonies at school during Junior
High Chapel on Thursday morning. Without Highland Christian,
I probably wouldn’t have gotten the encouragement I needed
after a hard experience. Without this school, an important part
of my testimony would not be able to have been told. When
I was down, my friends picked me up. Someday I hope when
people read this, they will make the decision to send their kids to a Christian school.
Now when looking back eight years, I see how my parents’ decision to send me to a
Christian school was such an important one; without it, I would not be the person I
am today!
Tori Ruffolo
This school is important to me. When I lost a loved one, the
students and teachers were so nice and helpful. If I was ever in
a situation where I was being bullied, they would do something
about it. It was scary to get up in front of everyone and give my
testimony, but in the end it was nice to know that my friends and
teachers were proud of me. Highland Christian School is the only
school I have ever attended. I’m glad that’s the way it is. The school has inspired me
in so many ways; for example, I have a love for the Bible! My teachers have inspired
me to take that love even further- I hope in the future to become a Bible teacher
myself! I love going to Highland Christian School and look forward to Illiana as well!
Macy Margherio
When there were some problems in my life at home, I didn’t
really pay attention much in school. I had too much on my mind.
As a 5th grader, this was really hard on me! My mom always said,
“Trust in God the Father, and He will take care of you!”, so I drew
my full attention to Bible class, hoping for an answer. I finally
learned that God will protect and take care of me. For once, I
opened my eyes and believed!
Jordan Miller
God has done so many wonderful things in my life. As I was
growing up, I did not know Jesus as my personal Savior. Sure,
we went to church on Sunday and I knew who Jesus was; I just
didn’t believe. During first grade, my parents got divorced. I was
devastated and for months I would wonder ‘God, why did you
do this to me?’ I thought God must have disliked something that
I had done. I blamed myself for my parent’s divorce; Satan used
this against me to slowly make me feel farther and farther away from God. Then, with
the help and wisdom of my Highland Christian School teachers and others, I was
able to overcome that power. I began to realize the truth - it was not my fault that my
parents got divorced. I realized that there are trials in our life that allow God to step
in and help draw us closer to Him! God is now first in my life and will be forever!
students in action
Sonshine Enrichment Center
This spring was cold and wet, but our Sonshine students still managed to
experience a unit of learning about sports and developing our large muscles. We
enjoyed playing soccer, T-ball, basketball, and some of our students even made stilts
to practice our balancing skills. We finished our year talking about summer; God
gave us a few warm days so it did not feel too out of place. We are all looking
forward to enjoying summer activities soon!!
Another year has come to a close for Sonshine
Enrichment Center. Graduation took place
on May 21. 67 kindergarten-bound students
performed for family and friends. A grand
celebration was had by all.
We are grateful that God has led so many families
to choose Sonshine Enrichment Center as their
child’s first learning experience. We want to
express our gratitude to all friends of Sonshine
who have supported us in so many ways. We are
excited as we look forward to the 2014-15 school
year. Sonshine is now offering a 3-full day class in
addition to our present class offerings. We trust
God will continue to use our program to teach so
many early learners about His creation and His
love and care for each of us.
Skating Party
This year’s skating party was held on May 15 instead of the usual month of February. The change worked out well because
we had a huge turnout, with lots of students and parents rolling around the rink. Many younger students really improved
their skills over the course of the
evening and zipped around the
rink without any trouble by the
end of the night. It was a fun time
for all ages to enjoy, and some
students who no longer attend
HCS even came to skate and hang
out with friends again. There are
always lots of roller skates to rent,
but very few roller blades; Henry
Groot saved the day (earned a
Beep-Beep award) by buying out
the supply of roller blades at
etc... and initiating a little skate
exchange at the rink. What fun!
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students in action
First Grade Riddles
The first graders wrote and illustrated their own riddle books this year.
Here are a few of the wonderful riddles...
The Best Riddle
Pop Quiz
by: Lauren Sherwood
by: Hilton Adolinama
I am very hot during the day,
and very cold at night.
I can make the ocean water move.
I am very, very old.
Sometimes, you can’t see me.
It seems like I change shapes.
People put their fingers
through me.
I have gifts.
I come in all sizes and colors.
I give you things you need
for every season.
What am I?
What am I?
The Brain Twister
My Little Riddle
by: Madison Specyal
by: Amelia Yonkman
I used to be busy, now I am all tied up.
I am very, very old.
I was missing, but now I am found.
I am in Egypt.
I can live in the Atlantic Ocean
or on land.
I eat little fish.
I have webbed feet.
I am black and white.
My nickname is a Sea Parrot.
I am the moon.
Who am I?
I am a mummy.
The Healthy Riddle
by: Jeremiah Hudson
I grow on trees.
I come in many colors.
I can be sweet or sour.
Eat me, and you’ll keep the doctor away.
Worms are found inside me.
What am I?
I am an apple.
I am a catalog.
The Sweet Riddle
by: Lainey Schoon
I am sweet.
I can be a treat for parties.
I have sprinkles.
I have many different wrappers.
I wear frosting on top.
What am I?
What am I?
The Farm Animal Riddle
The Eating Riddle
I am a puffin.
by: Lydia O’Riley
I live on land.
I have hair all over my body.
I sleep standing up.
My teeth get longer as I get older.
People can ride on my back.
What am I?
I am a horse.
I am a cupcake.
by: Kendall Van Prooyen
I get used and washed.
I can be made of silver or plastic.
I have a little well and a handle.
Sometimes people hang me
on their nose.
I hold your cereal for breakfast.
What am I?
I am a spoon.
My Awesome Riddle
by: Madelyn Terpstra
I am held by a stick.
I come in many colors, sometimes
more than one.
I come in many flavors.
I am very cold.
I am great on a hot summer day.
What am I?
I am a popsicle.
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students in action
Thirty-seven students and one director were busy throughout
March, April and May preparing for two spectacular shows of
Mulan Jr. The story is set in ancient China, where a young girl
joins the army in her father’s place; bending tradition, but protecting the family honor. She finds new friends along the way
(including a fire-breathing dragon) and in the end is honored
by the Emperor himself and the land of China. The story was
fun and action-packed with avalanches and sword fights. Mr.
Rinkenberger was the fearless leader of the students, supporting and encouraging them to do the wonderful jobs they did
with the roles. If you were there for either show (or both), you were guaranteed a fun time. The students and Mr. Rinkenberger
worked hard and earned all the applause they received. We look forward to seeing all these actors in more roles in the future.
Ancestors were played by Tori Ruffolo, Olivia DeYoung, Madeline Zandstra, Emily
Montalvo and Kayla Sylvester. The Huns were played by Hannah Last, Lauren Woo
and Angelina Verastegui. The Cheongsam saleswoman was Annie Kielpikowski. The
Chinese soldiers were played by Ryan Rudenga, Sarah O’Riley, Savannah Morgan,
Marissa Lopez, Emma Groot and Lindsey LaBuda. Anna Lenting was Mulan’s father,
Audrey Zoeteman was Mulan’s mother, and Erin Yonkman was Mulan’s grandmother. Sarah Mapes played Chi Fu, Lexi Terpstra played the Matchmaker and Tori
Terpstra played the Emperor. The main roles were Mulan, played by Macy Margherio, Mushu, played by Drew Hunt and Captain Shang, played by Andrew Feikema.
Backstage were Lilly Armendariz, Jessica Bell, Heidi Bultema, Sarah Kuiper, Lily
Laballiere, Cassie Laninga, Cate Peerbolte, Aslynn Riemersma and Rachel Wilcox.
Lights were maintained by Jordan Miller and Josh Otte, and in the soundbooth were
Jeff Kroll and Ethan Reynhout.
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students in action
Springsgiving
Giving doesn’t just happen once a year. Thanksgiving is a great
time of the year for us to remember those in need and give help
to the community, but what about the rest of the year? The need
doesn’t stop, and neither should our giving! For that reason,
we started a new tradition here at Highland Christian School:
Springsgiving! This is another opportunity to rally together as
a body of believers and do as scripture tells us: to serve and to
give! The Bible is filled with examples of people who give. From
the stories of Elijah and the woman who gave him her very last
bread, to Jesus giving food to the five thousand! Almost every
story in scripture has an example of serving others and giving, from which we can learn. Recently, we gathered together as a
whole student body and celebrated the opportunity to give! We were able to partner with the Beacon Light Food Pantry for our
Springsgiving event, and provide them with a big load of food that will keep their shelves full for a little while longer!
If you are interested in helping out or giving even more, there are many opportunities for students to serve over the summer!
Find out more at foodpantries.org or roselandchristianministries.org
Flag Education
Do you know who designed the first United States flag? Do you know
when? The fourth graders at Highland Christian answered questions like
these on a test given by the American Legion. They were first given a book
to study, which contained facts about our U.S. flag. Three weeks later, our
students were given a test about our flag. The test consisted of two parts
– a multiple choice portion and a written portion. This same test was
given to the other schools in the area as well. At each of the area schools
two awards are given, one for the girl and one for the boy who receive
the top score from their school. From those top students, a monetary gift
was awarded to the boy and girl who earned the overall highest score. This year, both of the overall top scores were earned by
students from HCS – Loralee De Young and Jordan Warren. Both
of these students will move on to the next level of competition.
Congratulations, Loralee and Jordan!
Spring Concerts
The school community had the immense pleasure of attending
two wonderful concerts this spring. The primary and elementary
concert was held on May 20. The students entertained us
with their cheerful songs, accompanying the music with hand
movements and enthusiasm. It was a delightful evening.
The Junior High Choir Band, and Beginner Band Concert was
May 29. The bands and choirs took the audience on a journey
from the farm (Beginner Band’s first song was “Old MacDonald
had a Band”) to church (the band and choir performing the religious anthem “10,000 Reasons” and the band playing “The
Crusader’s Hymn”) to the opera (the Junior High band played “The Phantom of the Opera”).
Both concerts, under the direction of Mr. Rinkenberger, were excellent. As their director, Mr. Rinkenberger drew out the talents
of the singers and players, allowing them to display the talents God gave them and to instill in the hearts of the listeners an
appreciation of God’s gifts.
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students in action
National
History Day 2014
This year’s National History Day theme was “Rights
and Responsibilities.” Students could pursue one of five
options: create an exhibit, a website, a documentary
film, perform a historical drama, or write a paper.
Any one of these options would then explore a topic
relating to this theme. Highland Christian School’s six
participants this year were seventh graders Chris Koutz
(1st year), Julia Oostema (1st year), Cate Peerbolte (2nd
year), and eighth graders Jeff Kroll (3rd year), Jashawn
Rogers (2nd year), and Rachel Wilcox (1st year).
Chris Koutz and Jashawn Rogers each created websites. Chris
focused on the famous Scopes “Monkey Trial” of 1925,
which took place in Dayton, Tennessee. This trial involved
the case of a substitute teacher, John Scopes, who was fined
for violating a state law against teaching evolution. The
famous trial lawyer, Clarence Darrow, defended Scopes,
but lost to another famous lawyer and politician, William
Jennings Bryan. Chris’s project was entitled The Evolution of
Intellectual Freedom. Jashawn focused on a famous reforming
photographer of the Progressive Era, Lewis Hine. Hine gained
fame by pursuing a hobby - photography, and eventually used
this hobby to testify against child labor, as well as other labor
problems. His photographs spoke volumes. Jashawn’s project
was entitled Lewis Hine: A Portrait of Reform.
Rachel Wilcox enjoys writing and therefore pursued that
avenue. She was interested in the Holocaust, so she wrote
about the voyage of the St. Louis, a German passenger liner
that carried Jewish refugees to Cuba and Florida, attempting
to drop them off where they would be safe. The main focus
of her paper was Captain Schröder, who worked tirelessly to
bring his passengers to a safe place, in spite of being turned
away from Havana and Miami. Her paper was entitled Captain
Gustav Schröder: Saving the Jews One Wave at a Time.
Jeff Kroll created an individual documentary film, The Aukiki:
Indiana’s Lost River, about the dredging of the Kankakee River,
which essentially channelized it to create more farmland. Also
involved in this project was the draining of what was at the
time Indiana’s largest lake: Beaver Lake. He related this to the
theme by way of environmental rights. Julia Oostema and
Cate Peerbolte teamed up to create a group documentary film,
World War II: A Women’s Chance for Glory. This project explored
how women became involved in new jobs during World
War II, due to the shortage of male workers. These new roles
eventually led to increased roles for women in the work place.
After researching and creating these various projects, the
students presented them to judges at the regional and, if
they advanced, state contests. Highland Christian students
participated in the Northern Region Contest held on
Saturday, February 15, at St. Mary’s College in South Bend,
Indiana. Any students receiving a first, second, or third place
here, advance to the state level. Jeff Kroll received a first place
and Julia Oostema and Cate Peerbolte received a second
place at regionals for their projects and advanced to state. The
state contest was held at Marion University in Indianapolis,
Indiana, on Saturday, May 3. Here, Jeff took a second place
and Julia and Cate took a third place. At state, all first and
second places advance to the national contest held during the
week of June 15 in College Park, Maryland. Since Jeff took a
second place, he represented Indiana at nationals this year.
Congratulations to him! Additionally, Jeff received the The
Thomas Krasean Prize for Indiana History, which included a
cash award of $500.00.
Congratulations to Mr. Vander Woude, our NHD teacher, who
received the2014 Patricia A. Behring History Teacher of the
Year Award for the State of Indiana.
All six of Highland’s students worked hard this year and
represented the school well. We congratulate all of them for their
achievements! Thanks also goes to the parents of these students
for supporting them and transporting them at the contests.
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sports
Track
The Highland Christian track team had another successful season.
Our girls’ team was very small, with only 14 girls, but this did not
dampen their enthusiasm or effort. Considering their size, they
came in a very respectable 6th place at each meet this year. Way
to go girls! The boys’ team really found their groove after coming
in 4th place at the first meet, and took 2nd place at the last three
meets! No school records were broken this year, although a few
athletes came very close. We are very proud of what both teams
accomplished this year and look forward to another successful
season next year! Way to go Huskies!
Coach Van Dyke and Coach VanderWoude
7th Boys’ Volleyball
This season I had the opportunity to coach 7th grade
boys’ volleyball. Since we did not have enough 7th
graders, we opened up try-outs to the 6th grade. Our
team was made up of three 7th graders and seven 6th
graders. Boys’ volleyball is a short season; it is only
about three weeks in length. We organized the team,
learned the positions, and had our first tournament
at Crown Point on March 8. The boys played
phenomenally and took home 1st place. We then
had two weeks to prepare for our next tournament
at Illiana. We had a couple of matches during those
two weeks. We won some and lost some, but the team
learned to work together. The next tournament at
Illiana was March 22. The boys played hard and came home second out of nine teams. Members of the 7th Boys’ Volleyball
Team were: Sam Delahunty, Chris Koutz, Kyle Mulderink, Ben Meter, Eddie Spoelman, Marco Amatulli, Lance Mulderink, Marc
Prince, James Klapak and Josh Matiscik.
By Coach Timmer
8th Boys’ Volleyball
8th grade boys’ volleyball followed the same schedule
as the 7th grade team. This team was coached by Mrs.
Rudenga. The 8th grade also had about one week to
practice before their first tournament at Crown Point.
They took 5th out of 8 teams. They also had two weeks to
practice before the Illiana Tournament. The boys worked
hard and by the end, every single team member was able
to serve overhead in a game. The boys learned how to be
leaders both on and off the court. They placed 4th out
of 8 teams at the final tournament. The team consisted
of: Collin Bultema, Ryan Rudenga, Kyle Reynhout, Jake
Lenting, Ben Johnson, Tylor Torres, Andrew Feikema and
Kyle Zuidema.
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friends in action
Taking Their Place In New Positions
Jim VanZyl
Highland Christian School welcomes
former principal, Mr. Jim Van Zyl, as
he returns to HCS next year to serve as
Interim Principal. Mr. Van Zyl served as
HCS principal from 1995-2002, and we
are thankful to him for his willingness to
serve HCS again as we continue our administrative search.
Derek VanDyke
Next year, I will be moving out of the
gym and into the classroom, teaching
junior high science. Growing up, PE and
science were always my favorite subjects,
but I never imagined that I would ever
be a teacher. While in college, God
revealed His plan to me, and I graduated Calvin with degrees
in physical education and biology. After learning that Mrs.
Timmer would not be returning, I again felt God’s direction
and applied for the science position. I have thoroughly
enjoyed my time as PE teacher and athletic director. This
move will be bittersweet, as it will be sad to no longer teach
the primary and elementary students, but I am excited about
the upcoming chapter in my teaching career as I pursue
teaching science, something I am equally passionate about.
Neil Krooswyk
Neil Krooswyk is a familiar face around
campus and recently finished a long
term substitute role in Mrs. Jabaay’s
fourth grade classroom. As a graduate
of Highland Christian School (2005),
Illiana Christian High School (2009)
and Trinity Christian College (2013), we are excited to
welcome Neil into the ranks of Christian education as the
Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Director at Highland
Christian School this fall. He is an avid sports fan, playing
golf in high school and college. Over the past four years,
he has served as a coach at Highland Christian School
(basketball and soccer) and Chicago Christian High School
(basketball). Mr. Krooswyk attends Community United
Reformed Church. His favorite verse is Philippians 3:7-9
Karin Vredeveld
I was greatly blessed to serve HCS as
Interim Principal this past year. During
the 2014-2015 school year, I will be
serving HCS as Assistant to the Principal.
I will continue to oversee the Indiana
Choice (voucher) Program, standardized
testing for grades K-8, curriculum review, and the School
Improvement Team. A new responsibility for me (to which
I eagerly look forward) is oversight of, and teaching in the
Leveled Reading Program, which encompasses grades K-2. I
look forward to continuing to serve God here as He uses me.
Sarah Timmer
“Trust in the LORD with all your
heart.” These are the words that are a
comfort to my family and me as our
life is changing. I am very sad to leave
Highland Christian School. I have taught
junior high science here for the last four
years and I have enjoyed getting to know all the students and
watching them grow and mature. I have also coached boys’
and girls’ volleyball and girls’ basketball. I believe I have
learned as much from them as they have learned from me. I
pray my next teaching position will be as great as it has been
at HCS.
Joy Verkaik
I have worked at Highland Christian
for the past three years, first as a
teacher’s assistant and then as the 3-day
kindergarten teacher. It has been such a
blessing to work with a community of
believers. I am so thankful and excited
to be teaching 2nd grade next year. I look forward to teaching
science and social studies, as these were always my favorite
subjects in school. It has been an amazing year for my family,
as we were blessed with our first child, Anthony Jamison, in
January, and I look forward to what God has in store for me
in the years to come.
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2014-2015 supply list all classes need gym shoes to leave at school
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2 large containers anti-bacterial wipes to clean tables
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Blue two-pocket folder
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Large box of Kleenex
Large container anti-bacterial wipes (75 count or more)
12 #2 pencils (labeled & sharpened)
3 Expo small tip dry erase markers
Headphones for computers
Boys bring: 1 box of Ziploc sandwich bags
Girls bring: 1 box of band-aids
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Colored pencils (12 count)
2 two-pocket folders
4 oz. Elmer’s white glue
Glue stick
Pencils (no mechanical)
Pencil sharpener that collects shavings
Soft, pink eraser
Spiral notebook (large rule)
School box
Scissors
2 black Expo dry erase markers (small tip)
Large box of Kleenex
Roll of paper towels
2 containers of kid-safe wipes, such as Wet Ones
Box of Ziploc sandwich bags
Box of Ziploc gallon-size bags
Third Grade Backpack needs to fit in a 1’2” locker
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Pencils
Pencil sharpener that collects shavings
Crayons (24 count)
Colored pencils
Box of colored markers (8 or 10 count)
Large box of Kleenex
Ruler
Soft pink eraser
Small school box
3 two-pocket folder
Large container of disinfecting wipes (ie. Chlorox)
Roll of paper towels
Spiral bound notebook
2 large glue sticks
Girls bring: 1 box of band-aids
Boys bring: 1 box of qt. or sandwich Ziploc bags
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Pencil sharpener that collects shavings
2 rulers with inches & centimeters (1 for school, 1 for home)
Good scissors
3 two-pocket folders
Crayons (24 is enough)
Small school box
Pencils
2 blue pens
2 large glue sticks
Large box of Kleenex
Colored pencils (16 is enough)
Soft pink eraser
Large container disinfecting wipes (75 or more)
Roll of paper towels
Box of band-aids
Boys bring: 1 box of fat markers for shared classroom bin
Girls bring: 1 box of sandwich size Ziploc bags
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Small pencil box
2 large glue sticks
Pencils
Good scissors
Soft pink eraser
Roll of paper towels
Large box of Kleenex
Package of lined paper (wide-rule)
Large accordion folder (7 sections)
NIV Bible (Study Bible encouraged)
can be used throughout Junior High – not NIRV
Flashdrive strongly encouraged
Boys bring: 1 box of sandwich size Ziploc bags
& large container of disinfecting wipes
Girs bring: 1 pack of 3x5 notecards (100)
& 3 Expo dry-erase markers
Note: We will provide an assignment notebook
junior high
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3 boxes of Kleenex
Pencils & pencil pouch (no pencil cases)
Pencil sharpener
Set of colored pencils
Pens (blue or black)
Glue stick
Good scissors
Scientific calculator
Ruler
Protractor
Loose-leaf paper
Large accordion folder (minimum of 6 sections)
3-ring 1” binder
1 notebook for each of the following classes:
Math, Science, History, Language Arts, & Bible
Small Spanish dictionary (if taking Spanish)
4 dry-erase markers for Geography (7th grade only)
1 bound composition notebook for Science
1 flash drive
foundation
Taking Your Place For Our Future
Telling Stories
The beautiful truth is that everyone has a place at Highland
Christian School’s table. As we talk around the table, we
discover each others interests and the values that drive them.
We discover the passionate calling God entrusts to each one.
As God moves in and among us, we have opportunities to
minister to each other. These stories echo in the gifts we
receive. For the life, the story and the gift, we are grateful.
Estate Gifts
Highland Christian School was honored to receive three
family estate gifts this Spring. These gifts represent lives lived
in faithful obedience to God. They act as permanent stakes
in the ground, bearing witness to God’s faithfulness and love
to a thousand generations who fear Him. We appreciate the
legacy, the generosity and the testimony these gifts bear. To
each family who is represented by these gifts, thank you. We
intentionally remember you in prayer.
Estate gifts are invested in the Highland Christian School
Foundation where they grow and give back perpetually.
If you are writing your last Will or reviewing your Estate
Plan and wish to name Highland Christian School as a
beneficiary, the HCS Foundation will contribute $200 toward
your legal fees. For more information, please contact our
Development Director, Jodi Lineburg, at 219.838.0356 x165.
Family Legacy Funds
Make An Impact
We are excited to share the good news of the Family
Legacy Funds at Highland Christian School. This year the
distributions from these funds totaled $20,192! What a
grand blessing this is for our students! These donor advised
funds have been established by families within Highland
Christian School’s community to fund special interest areas.
Currently we have five Family Legacy Funds, funding four
special purposes as follows:
Tuition Assistance - Mary Feikema Tuition Assistance Fund
Music Lesson Scholarships - Case & Rosemary Van Til
Family Legacy Fund
Wishes and Needs -Frank & Gladys Van Til
Family Legacy Fund,
ABC Family Legacy Fund
Special Education - Lineburg Family Legacy Fund
If you wish to contribute to a Family Legacy Fund, or are
interested in setting up one of your own, please contact our
Development Director, Jodi Lineburg at 219.838.0356 x165.
Our most recent addition to the
Legacy Prayer Plaza has been completed.
Welcome to the Class of 2014!
The What & Why of the HCS Foundation
The Highland Christian School Foundation is actually
a sub committee of the School Board. These men and
women serve because they place a high value on Christian
education and are invested in the goals of Christian
education. This Board meets quarterly to oversee invested
gifts, develop gift income and generate revenue streams
on behalf of Highland Christian School. In this way, we
work to ensure a strong and vibrant future for Highland
Christian School.
Gifts that are received into the HCS Foundation are given
in perpetuity. This means that principal gifts remain in the
Foundation while distributions from the Foundation to the
School come from the interest earned.
Each year, the Foundation gives a gift to the school. This
gift is used to decrease tuition costs and is applied as a
tuition credit for families who choose to receive it.
While the Foundation Fund is largely comprised of cash
gifts - Tribute Gifts, Annual Gifts, and Estate Gifts - we are
also equipped to receive various types of non cash gifts such
as stocks and property. Our partnership with the Barnabas
Foundation may be of interest to you if you are planning
for this type of gift. Through our partnership with them,
you have access to their gift planning services at no charge.
In addition to cash gifts, the Foundation manages projects
like the Legacy Prayer Plaza and oversees the operation of
etc... a resale marketplace. Profits from the resale shop are
returned and invested in the HCS Foundation. This is the
largest income producer for our Foundation at the present
time. When you participate in projects and get involved at
etc... you are making a wonderful contribution to our future.
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friends in action
Auction Recap
Highland Christian School’s annual Silent Auction, Bake Sale and Live Auction took place on April 25 and 26. The school
theme this year, which is carried over and shared with our Auction is, “Let love and faithfulness never leave you, bind them
around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” Proverbs 3:3.
The Auction logo for our books and shirts
coincided with our verse. This year our logo
was designed by one of our 8th graders Tori Terpstra. We extend a special thank you
to her!
It is so rewarding to see everyone pull
together for this annual fundraising event.
Students, parents,auction committee
members, and teachers work so hard for
the benefit of our school. What a wonderful
reflection of God’s blessings on Highland
Christian School! The auctions and the bake
sale were able to collectively raise just over
$115,000.00. That’s a new record!!
2014/2015 Calendar
August 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HCS Teacher Inservice
August 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ice Cream Social 6-7:30
August 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . First Day of School – 1:45 Dismissal
August 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . Convocation in the gym – 8:45 a.m.
August 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All School Picnic
August 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illiana Inservice – No School
Sept. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labor Day - No School
Sept. 2,3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SEC First Days
Sept. 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HCS Picture Day
Sept. 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SEC Picture Day
Sept. 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School Improvement – No School
Sept. 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No School for SEC
Oct. 17. . . . . Grandparents’ Day & Book Fair 12:00 Dismissal
Oct. 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No School for SEC
Oct. 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End 1st Qtr.
Oct. 23,24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CEA Convention-No School
Nov. 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conferences - 12:00 Dismissal
Nov. 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teacher Work Day - No School
Nov. 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No School for SEC
Nov. 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HCS 1:45 Dismissal
Nov. 27,28. . . . . . . . . . . . . Thanksgiving Vacation - No School
Dec. 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No School for SEC
Dec. 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HCS 1:45 Dismissal
Dec. 22 - Jan. 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christmas Vacation
Jan. 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School Resumes
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The auction committee would like to
sincerely thank all who participated in the
auctions and bake sale to make them such
a success. We would like to thank all those
who helped behind the scenes, setting up, displaying and
tagging items, baking, cooking, and those who donated their
time shopping for items. We also thank the kitchen staff who
worked diligently to keep us all fed throughout the night!
Thank you to our faithful donors each year and for those in
attendance who made these events such a success! We thank
you for your generous support and we thank the Lord for His
continued faithfulness in blessing our school!
friends in action
Taking Its Place In Our History
etc...5 Years Strong
This May, etc... a resale marketplace celebrated its five year anniversary. During its five years in business, etc... has
experienced continual, steady growth and has accomplished more than could have been expected or imagined. Reducing
tuition for Highland Christian families and becoming a fixture in the Schererville business community, are some of etc’s...
achievements within the past five years. etc has not only proved itself to be a successful business, but more importantly,
successful in its role as a witness of Christ. etc... truly shines as a light
for Christ every day its doors are open for business.
etc..., however, “is more than a mission”, explains store manager,
Johnna Otte. The staff and volunteers at etc... refer to one another as
family. “We laugh together, we cry together”, shares Johnna. The staff
supports one another during times of difficulty and celebrates with one
another during times of blessing every morning before the store opens,
in a time dedicated for prayer and devotions.
The etc... family extends further than the Highland Christian community,
with 80 percent of its volunteers having no affiliation with Highland
Christian. This has opened doors for volunteers to welcome those
without church homes into attending church with them. etc... also
partners with TAP, a disabilities program that serves Lake Central
students with special needs. Some TAP students have become familiar
faces and have formed special bonds at the store through several years of
service. The formation of the etc... family provides ministry opportunities
and embodies the community that God intended for His church.
The hand of God working at etc... in the past five years has been
apparent through the store’s countless successes and blessings. etc... is
thankful for the Lord’s benevolence thus far, and is anticipating how
they will perform the Lord’s work in years to come.
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High Honor Roll Third Quarter 2013/2014
Heidi Bultema
Collin Bultema
Olivia De Young
Abby Ebbens
Andrew Feikema
Matthew Fulton
Annie Kielpikowski
Ben Knoll
Sarah Kuiper
Lindsey LaBuda
Cassie Laninga
Hannah Last
Anna Lenting
Macy Margherio
Ben Meter
Emily Montalvo
Julia Oostema
Sarah O’Riley
Cate Peerbolte
Aslynn Riemersma
Ryan Rudenga
Eddie Spoelman
Kayla Sylvester
Angelina Verastegui
Rachel Wilcox
Lauren Woo
Erin Yonkman
Madeline Zandstra
HIGHLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
3040 Ridge Road, Highland, Indiana 46322
219-838-0356
www.highlandchristian.org
Honor Roll Third Quarter 2013/2014
Lilly Armendariz
Taylor Bapst
Jessica Bell
Anna Delahunty
Kaylee Evers
Erica Gillespie
Ben Johnson
Jordan Miller
Clarissa Koutz
Christopher Koutz
Jeffrey Kroll
Jacob Lenting
Sarah Mapes
Savannah Morgan
Lance Mulderink
Edward Prentice
Riley Schutt
Jennie Stas
Tori Terpstra
Payton Vaca
Seth Witham
Kyle Zuidema
We invite you to join us for
the 2014
BACK TO SCHOOL
picnic
Saturday, August 23, 2014
4:30 to 7pm
$1 Hamburgers
$1 Hot Dogs
$1 Beverages
... the rest is on the house!!
Bring your lawn chairs and come on over!
Rain or shine; we’re gearing up for a great time!
We’ll be serving up traditional grill,
lots of laughter,
and all kinds of family fun!
live music
bouncy houses
face painting
“Train up a child in the way he should go and
when he is old, he will not depart from it.
- Proverbs 22:6
photo booth
balloon art