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April 2014
HIGHLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
“Let us acknowledge the Lord;
let us press on to acknowledge Him.
As surely as the sun rises,
He will appear;
He will come to us like the winter rains,
like the spring rains that cover the earth.”
Hosea 6:3
How to Be:
....Becoming who He wants us to BE
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Let Us
Acknowledge God
Jeremiah 29:11 says “For I know the plans I have for you” declares the Lord,
“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and
a future.”
How are God’s plans being seen here (at HCS)? How is that sense of hope
felt? How are we prospering in this [new] school year?
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, 2013-2014
Karin Vredeveld
Executive Secretary
Jody Moes
Director of Recruitment
and Development
Jodi Lineburg
School bell layout
Christina Woo
2013-14 Boards of Directors
School Board
FOUNDATION Board
Tim Abbring
Paul Armendariz
Jill Johnson
Dwayne Evenhouse
Jerry Kuiper
Jill Feikema
Craig Menninga
Tricia Groot
Larry Otte
Roger Harasty
Ed Saxsma
Tim Huizenga
John Stammis
Darla Kinkade
Frank Van Til
Dave Ravesloot
Chris Yonkman
Frank Van Til
Jo Zandstra
Roger Yonkman
This verse and these questions were on my mind and heart at the beginning
of this school year. We are past the half-way point now and we can look back
and make note of what God has done for us at HCS. Hosea 6:3 says “Let us
acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge Him. As surely as the
sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the winter rains, like the
spring rains that water the earth.”
We acknowledge God’s faithful providence. We recognize His foresight,
care and the guidance He provides each member of our school community.
We recognize how He leads us in thought and action as we prepare for
each student daily. We are confident in His help as we secure and align the
resources we need to best fulfill our calling. How wonderful it is to know that
He will come to our aid as we seek Him.
We acknowledge God’s faithful provision. He has provided HCS with
teachers who care, students who are curious, and parents who support. He
has provided us with opportunities to teach our children to think beyond
themselves and reach out to the wider community in need. He has provided
some of our families with much needed financial support to make the dream
of Christian education for their children a reality.
We acknowledge God’s faithful presence. He is present in the day to day
details of our school—the conversations and interactions. He is present in the
times of devotion, prayer, and worship. He is present in the lessons, activities,
and recess games. He is present in the concerts, science fair, and assemblies—
in the times of celebration and the times of challenge.
We acknowledge our faithful, loving God for all that He has done, is doing,
and will do in and through our Highland Christian School community.
Karin Vredeveld
Interim Principal, 2013-2014
students in action
Greetings from Sonshine Enrichment Center, where we are eagerly
awaiting warmer, spring weather!! In January, our students enjoyed
a learning excursion to Bellaboo’s. We learned about solids,
liquids, and gases by using our senses. We used a solid ice cube to
draw a picture on construction paper, discussing the changes from
solid to liquid and a little later, to gas. We were amazed to find
our pictures had disappeared when we returned to them later. In
Bellaboo’s kitchen, we made and enjoyed hot chocolate. Then it
was on to the water room, ball pit/climber, and art area to make a
snowman by tearing pieces of paper and decorating with natural
materials. We loved our visit and all agreed we wished we had
more time at Bellaboo’s!
Sonshine
Enrichment Center
In February, we invited our Moms for a Valentine’s Day celebration. We sang
songs for them, enjoyed a snack, and measured out a Curly Soup recipe into a
container for supper at home one night. We are sharing some of our fun picture
poses for you to enjoy.
We are excited to have received some new learning resources for our classes,
thanks to the generosity of friends of SEC. We were able to purchase safety
goggles and magnetic wands for our science areas. A t-Ball set was purchased
and boy, have we had fun with that! New sand toys and sand mills have arrived
to enjoy in our outdoor sandbox when the weather finally breaks! We anxiously
await the arrival of a basketball goal set to practice bouncing & catching balls, as
well as our dribbling and shooting skills. We are praying for warmer weather so
we can enjoy this new equipment outdoors!
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students in action
Michael
Recycle!
Mrs. Kicho from South Shore
Arts came to our school to do the
workshop “Michael Recycle” with
our third graders. The workshop
teaches the students about using
recycled materials to make projects.
Third Graders Go for the Gold
with Olympic Activities
When an event occurs once every four years and you are only eight or nine years old
yourself, it seems pretty special. The third graders had an exciting time exploring the
Olympic festivities recently celebrated in Sochi, Russia.
We started by researching the various winter sporting events, and using the facts we found to decorate a cut-out of a Russian
nesting doll. This helped us learn about some very unique athletic events (curling anyone?) and give a nod to the traditions of
the host nation.
Accelerated Reading
(AR) Program
The Accelerated Reading (AR) program at Highland Christian
School is used to promote a stronger ability and love of reading.
For each book read, students in grades 3 through 8 will complete
a test and gain some points. Each point the student accumulates
is worth money in the AR store, where they can “shop” at the
end of every quarter. They can buy treats from Wendy’s, crafts,
candy, drinks, special lunch or other small items. Each year
the students are also encouraged to tithe some of their points
(bringing their “first fruits” back to God) for a charity chosen
by the staff. This year’s charity is mosquito netting for people
in Uganda. It is done through the organization Nets for Africa
which provides the mosquito netting for people to protect them
from the diseases spread by insect bites.
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We also pretended to be sports reporters interviewing
various American athletes. We watched short videos
of a figure skater, an alpine skier, and two bi-athletes.
After consulting our notes about what they said
regarding the Olympic experience, we wrote news
articles detailing each athlete’s personal Sochi story.
Who doesn’t love a fuzzy mascot? We were introduced
to the three official Sochi mascots – Snow Leopard,
Polar Bear, and Hare. It was very interesting to watch
the Russian cartoons with subtitles animating their
stories. The third graders then wrote essays comparing
and contrasting the mascots. We liked them all, but
Hare proved to be the most popular, with twelve
students choosing to write about her.
Every morning in third grade, we pray that God will help
us recognize our own talents. How wonderful that we
could also recognize the incredible gifts God has given
others. The winter Olympics may be over, but the spirit
of striving for the best will continue on at Highland
Christian School.
students in action
ISSMA
The annual ISSMA (Indiana
State School Music Association)
sponsored events were held on
February 1 at Munster High
School for piano and vocal
events, and on February 8 at
Crown Point High School
for instrumental events. HCS
was well-represented, with all
students earning a medal for their
performances. The students were
graded on their own performance
and not in competition with
other students. In piano, Simon
Molenaar, Kayla Sylvester,
Madeline Zandstra, Olivia
Yonkman and Erin Yonkman
received gold medals. In vocals,
Hannah Last, Tori Ruffolo, Macy
Margherio and Anna Lenting
received gold medals, with
Savannah Morgan receiving a
silver medal. In instrumental
events, Tyland Armour, Matthew Groot, Emily Feikema, Jeffrey Kroll, Hannah Last, Sarah Mapes, Simon Molenaar, Cate
Peerbolte, Josh Sylvester, Kayla Sylvester, Sophia Thompson, Sam Vargo and Erin Yonkman all received gold medals, with
Annie Kielpikowski receiving silver. The quartet consisting of Olivia De Young, Kaylee Evers, Kayla Sylvester and Madeline
Zandstra all earned gold medals. This was an opportunity for our students to grow musically because their skills were evaluated
and praised, and they develop the personal skill of being able to perform in front of a small audience. To further experience the
music, HCS hosted a Recital Night for ISSMA students to perform for a small group of friends and family. It was a wonderful
evening of music as the students displayed the musical talents given to them by their heavenly Father.
Christmas Concert
Speaking as a parent, the Christmas concert was a treat. It was fun to listen to the Junior High Band play their pieces so well
and to be able to have different sections of the band featured. It really let the talents of the individual students shine. The band
played London Bridge, Little Star and Jingle Bells an annual favorite. It is amazing to hear how far this band has come since band
camp last summer!
The Junior High Choir also entertained us with traditional songs. They opened their selections by walking from the bleachers
to the stage with The African Christmas Song. The drum, played by Cate Peerbolte, really highlighted the tone and feeling of
the song. The choir also sang God Rest You Merry Gentlemen, which was combined with Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite – an
interesting spin on a traditional favorite. The final song was one that the weather must have been listening to - Let It Snow.
The concert concluded with the Junior High Band, which opened their performance with a medley of songs in the form of a
march. The band then exhorted us to Go Tell It On the Mountain and then prayed for us through their song, Dona Nobis Pacem
(Grant Us Peace). Their final song was a greeting for us and each other, We Wish You a Merry Christmas. This was a delightful
evening and a time to celebrate our Lord’s birth through music.
By Mrs. Judy Zandstra
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students in action
P.E.T.
The students at Highland Christian
participated in a very exciting and
rewarding project for Christmas. We
collected money for an agency in
DeMotte, Indiana that builds a handcranked wheelchair called a PET
(Personal Energy Transportation). This
wheelchair provides mobility for God’s
people in need, including those who
have been affected by polio, landmines,
birth defects or amputations. The PETs
are sent around the world to over 100
countries. Because of the generous
support of our students and parents, we
were able to raise $3,947.83. That was
enough money to purchase 15 PETs for
15 special people God has chosen to
receive this precious gift of mobility!
Many of our students worked to make
extra money to contribute and a lot of
children emptied their piggy banks to
help this cause. Thank you to everyone,
because every little amount combined
with others, can turn into a great amount
to be used by God for his Kingdom. God
loves a cheerful giver!
Student Council Helps
Clean Out Closets
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The junior high student council sponsored a clothing drive for
etc... a resale marketplace when they discovered that the stock was
dwindling at the resale store. Promoting the drive as a contest between
the classes proved to be both successful and fun. Jeff Kroll and Rachel
Wilcox braved the elements every morning to help unload bags from cars
in the drop-off line. Other council members labeled and weighed each
donation. By the end of the week, over 1500 pounds of clothing had
been collected! Mrs. Huizenga’s fifth grade class tipped the scale at 368
pounds, but many other classes were “clothes” behind. Still have closets
to clean out? Don’t worry--donations can always be left in the etc trailer
at Highland Christian.
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Spring is Officially Here!!
Thursday, March 20 at 11:57 am, the Spring Equinox occurred. The
Vernal Equinox is when the sun crosses the equator going south to
north. An equinox occurs twice a year, when the plane of earth's
equator passes the center of the sun. At this time, the tilt of the earth's
axis is inclined neither away from nor towards the sun. The night and
day are about equal length. The 6th grade science class was in session
at the time of the equinox. There is an experiment in which you
can stand raw eggs on end
on the first day of spring.
This is derived from the
notion that, due to the sun's
equidistant position between
the poles of the earth at the
time of the equinox, special
gravitational forces apply.
The 6th grade class was given
12 eggs. At exactly 11:57 am
four eggs stood up on end
quickly. We could not get
any of the other ones to
stand. Three hour later, they
were still standing!!!
Best Wishes Mrs. Timmer
Highland Christian School bids a fond farewell
to Mrs. Sara Timmer. Last year, her husband,
who is employed by Hilti, Inc. was transferred
to a new job site in Fort Wayne ,IN. He has been
commuting for over a year while their younger
daughter finished her senior year at Illiana and
their son finished his last year at Lake Central.
With these two graduations pending, their family
is looking forward to a calmer routine! Mrs.
Timmer hopes to find a teaching job in Fort
Wayne sometime after they sell their home in St.
John and complete the move. Mrs. Timmer was acknowledged by The Calumet
Regional Science Fair & Art Associated Art Exhibit
for “Inspiring Students at Highland Christian
School and For Motivating students at the 2014
Science Fair At Indiana University Northwest.”
Thank you Mrs. Timmer for your service at
Highland Christian School. We appreciate
the way you invested yourself in our students
and raised the bar in our Science program. We
wish you and your family well as you plan for
relocation this summer.
Science Fair
On February 7, we had our annual Science Fair. Students from grades 5 and 7 had spent weeks experimenting and proving or
disproving their hypotheses. On that Friday, men and women from the community came to HCS to judge each experiment and
give it a grade. These judges were welcomed with coffee and donuts by Mrs. Timmer and Mrs. Huizenga and given the forms for
judging. The students were called from their classes to present their findings to the judges and were given a grade. The judges
enjoyed interacting with the students and they learned a thing or two from the experiments, such as which laundry detergent
works best for stains, what color will help a plant grow best, which microwave popcorn will give you the most pop for your
buck, and are adults smarter than a seventh
grader (the experiment proves that they
are!). After all the judging was complete and
the awards handed out, four experiments
stood out as Best in Show: Hannah Last
(Are you Smarter than a Seventh Grader?),
Cate Peerbolte (Which Wax Works? – testing
ski wax), Isabella Verastegui (Can Plants be
an Alternative Power Source?) and Josiah
Wildman (Growing Plants – Which Light
Works Best?). Friday evening, students and
their families were invited to come and
check out all of the experiments and enjoy
refreshments. It was fun to see the variety of
experiments and how the students’ different
interests were highlighted.
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students in action
Hcs at the National Geography Bee
Do you know which Canadian province produces more than half of the
country’s manufactured goods?
How about this: to visit the ruins of Persepolis, an ancient ceremonial capital
of Persia, you would have to travel to what present-day country?
Highland Christian School congratulates 8th grade student, Andrew Feikema,
on advancing to the National Geography Bee finals in Indianapolis. He will
travel to IUPUI (Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis) on April
4 to compete with all the finalists from Indiana.
Spelling Bee Buzz
In December, all junior high students
participated in a spelling bee. Kayla Sylvester,
Cade Yonkman, Annie Kielpikowski, Erin
Yonkman, Lilly Armendariz, Collin Bultema,
and Ryan Rudenga were the class finalists. Erin
Yonkman emerged as the school winner and
represented Highland Christian School at the
Lake/Porter district competition. She finished
in the top ten and continued to the regional
level where she finished in fourth place.
Thank you, Erin, for doing an amazing job
representing HCS!
Math Triathlon
On Friday, November 22, 16 third through sixth graders competed in Trinity
Christian College’s Annual Math Triathlon. This year, the event was hosted
at Calvin Christian School. There were four events. The day started with an
individual competition, where students worked on a test on their own. They
were placed in small groups of students from different grades, but of the
same school. After lunch, students learned how to make an origami candy
box. The final event was a relay race, where a student did a quick problem
and ran to the back of the line. Ten area schools competed in the Triathlon
and HCS took 6th place overall. The day finished with a big awards
ceremony. The students who had the highest individual scores from their
school’s grade level were awarded medals. Awards were then given for each
competition and students were able to take a group picture with Trinity’s
mascot, the Troll. HCS students attending this year were Audrey Yonkman,
Loralee De Young*, Morgan Rudenga, Annie Kielpikowski*, Nico Sytsma,
Olivia Oostema, Simon Molenaar*, Anna Lenting, Drew Witvoet*, Emma
De Boer, Olivia Yonkman, Eddie Spoelman*, Addison Bandstra, Max Meter,
Jack Burbage, and Olivia De Young. Congratulations, students!
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*medal winner
High Honor Roll
Second Quarter 2013/2014
Collin Bultema
Heidi Bultema
Olivia De Young
Abby Ebbens
Kaylee Evers
Matthew Fulton
Erica Gillespie
Annie Kielpikowski
Clarissa Koutz
Jeffrey Kroll
Sarah Kuiper
Lindsey La Buda
Cassie Laninga
Hannah Last
Anna Lenting
Macy Margherio
Ben Meter
Emily Montalvo
Julia Oostema
Sarah O’Riley
Cate Peerbolte
Ryan Rudenga
Eddie Spoelman
Kayla Sylvester
Angelina Verastegui
Rachel Wilcox
Lauren Woo
Erin Yonkman
Madeline Zandstra
Honor Roll
Second Quarter 2013/2014
Lilly Armendariz
Taylor Bapst
Jessica Bell
Katie Dykstra
Andrew Feikema
Everette Fitzgerald
Emma Groot
Ben Johnson
Jordan Kikkert-Miller
Ben Knoll
Christopher Koutz
Sarah Mapes
Lance Mulderink
Te’nia Phillips
Edward Prentice
Aslynn Riemersma
Riley Schutt
Jennie Stas
Tori Terpstra
Seth Witham
Payton Vaca
Audrey Zoeteman
Kyle Zuidema
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CAMP
INVENTION
at HIGHLAND
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
June 23 - 27, 2014
9:30am to 3:30pm
$220
Highland Christian School students will be
performing Disney’s Mulan, Jr.! on
Friday, May 9, 2014. Defying the village
matchmaker, Mulan takes up arms and disguises herself as a boy in order to spare her
father from having to serve in the army. The
Huns have invaded, and it is up to the misfit
Mulan and her mischievous sidekick, Mushu,
to save the Emperor! Disney’s Mulan Jr. is a
heartwarming celebration of culture, honor,
and the fighting spirit.
H.C.S. Student Council organized a
Dodge Ball Tournament for
junior high students on the final Friday in
February! We hear that the competition
was fierce and friendly. Go Huskies!
Highland Christian School has a great opportunity for students to dive into
science. Camp Invention is a one week camp held at Highland Christian
School, with hands on teaching by HCS teachers. They will learn to explore
the world God gave and how He has a plan for how things work. Your
child will be able to explore different aspects of science and learn through
experiments and building.
At MORPHED! this summer, children entering grades one through six will
spend their time building original prototypes, creating a personalized motorpowered vehicle and taking apart electronics to construct a pinball machine.
Sign up today at CAMP INVENTION.ORG
Camp Invention is the only nationally recognized, non-profit elementary
enrichment program backed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Over the past 40 years, and in partnership with the U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office, our programs have encouraged nearly two million
children, teachers, parents, college students and independent inventors to
explore science, technology and their own innate creativity, inventiveness
and entrepreneurial spirit.
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sports
6th Grade Boys’ Basketball
The 6th grade boys’ basketball team had a fun and successful season.
The team consisted of Eddie Spoelman, Josh Matiscik, James Klapak,
Dante Sullivan, Javon Rogers, Everette Fitzgerald, Edward Prentice,
Lance Mulderink, Riley Woodward, Marco Amatulli, Cade Yonkman
and Aaron Lewis. This team was very balanced and played well
together. The Huskies won nine games and lost two games. They
finished second in the tournament, after losing a close game to
DeMotte. Our team verse was Philippians 2:3-4, which the students
memorized. We are thankful we had the opportunity to coach this
group of talented and godly young men.
Coaches Neil Krooswyk and Tim Wiltjer
6th Grade Girls’ Basketball
The 6th grade girls’ basketball team learned a lot this year. The
team had little basketball experience prior to this season and it was
impressive to see how quickly they learned to work together. The
team of eight girls consisted of Lexi Terpstra, Anna Delahunty, Audrey
Zoeteman, Annie Kielpikowski, Yalissa Rubio, Kaylee Evers, Drew
Hunt and Lauren Woo. The girls won six games and lost six games.
They also lost a game and won a game in the tournament, earning
third place. We are very proud of how much the girls learned and
improved this season. Their hard work established in sixth grade will
help them next year at Highland Christian.
Coaches Neil Krooswyk and Tim Wiltjer
7th Grade Girls’ Basketball
The 7th grade girls’ basketball team had a good season this year.
The girls worked hard and showed a lot of improvement by the end
of the season. Their record was 5-9 and they ended the year with a
2nd place finish in the DeMotte Tournament. Another highlight was
winning 1st place in the team free throw competition at the DeMotte
Tournament- great work girls! Team members were: Lilly Armendariz,
Heidi Bultema, Katie Dykstra, Emma Groot, Marissa Lopez, Julia
Oostema, Cate Peerbolte and Aslynn Riemersma. The team was
coached by Larissa VanderPol and Sara Timmer.
7th Grade Boys’ Basketball
The 7th grade boys’ basketball team had a great season. The boys
worked hard each day in practice to improve their skills and to learn
to play better as team. Their hard work paid off as they only lost one
game all season, with that lone loss coming to a very good Tinley
Park team. The boys took 1st place in the DeMotte Tournament,
defeating Crown Point in the championship game. They also took
home the team free throw championship and Isaac Sytsma was the
individual free throw champion. Well done boys - we look forward to
seeing what you will do as 8th graders next season! Team members
were: Taran Jeffery, Ronald Bass, Josh Otte, Chris Koutz, Isaac Sytsma,
Isaiah King, Josh Parodi, Riley Schutt and Kyle Mulderink.
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Coach Zac Hiskes
sports
8th Grade Boys’ Basketball
8th Grade Girls’ Basketball
The 2013/2014 eighth grade basketball season was a very
satisfying one in which the boys experienced great challenges,
hard work, defeat and victory. After losing some players from last
year’s team and experiencing some injuries, the boys knew they
had to work extra hard in practice to develop and improve their
skills. The boys responded to this adversity in a remarkable way
by winning four of their last five games, after losing their first
six. Their first tournament game pitted the Huskies against an
eventual tournament finalist, Southwest Oak Lawn. The Huskies
played extremely hard but came up just short, losing 43 - 45
in one of their best games against one of the top teams in the
league. I was very proud of the way the boys competed, worked
and exhibited Christian character throughout this satisfying
season. Having the opportunity to spend this time with them,
I can see great accomplishments and successes for each of these
young men, as they continue to grow in stature and spirit.
I would like to give a special thank you to Nathan Zuidema, my
son, for his diligent work in assistant coaching this fine group
of young men. This year’s team members were: Collin Bultema,
Raijai King, Kyle Mulderink, Jashawn Rogers, Ryan Rudenga,
Maurice Sullivan, Isaac Sytsma, Tylor Torres and Kyle Zuidema.
The eighth grade girls’ basketball team had a successful season.
Despite the fact that the season was not filled with as many wins
as the girls would have liked, it was still a huge success in terms
of how much the girls improved, how hard they competed, how
close they became as a team and how much fun they had. The
girls’ work ethic in practice was outstanding and their energy
and enthusiasm made each game and practice a blast! I am so
proud of these girls for the way they hung tough all season and
constantly tried to improve, despite some difficult circumstances.
Our lone win came in a great game against a good Crown Point
Christian team. The game was back and forth the entire way, and
Crown Point had a chance to tie it at the buzzer, but the Huskies
prevailed, 18-15. Sarah Kuiper took 2nd place in the three
point shooting contest at the Illiana Tournament. Way to go
girls! Team members were: Tori Terpstra, Rachel Wilcox, Nascha
Hladek, Emily Montalvo, Lauren Amatulli, Cassie Laninga and
Sarah Kuiper.
By Coach Derek Van Dyke
By Coach Don Zuidema
Cheerleading
The Huskie Cheerleaders had a wonderful season! We had nine new
faces cheering on the eighth grade girls’ and boys’ basketball teams
this year. The cheerleaders spent a lot of time learning sideline
chants and a few floor cheers. Their eagerness to learn had them
excelling early in the season. This team had a lot of fun together
and loved the excitement of really close games. This year’s team was
made up of three seventh graders: Jessica Bell, Hannah Last, and
Macy Margherio, as well as six sixth graders: Erica Gillespie, Clarissa
Koutz, Anna Lenting, Savannah Morgan, Te’nia Phillips, and
Madeline Zandstra. I am looking forward to seeing what all these
talented girls can accomplish next year.
Coach Carisa Beezhold
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friends in action
SGO Scholarships and
the Indiana CHOICE
Voucher Program
A significant number of
Highland Christian School
families were able to enroll
this year with the financial
support of the Indiana CHOICE Voucher Program and the
SGO Scholarship Fund. We are looking forward to the
blessing of these programs again in the 2014-15 academic
year. If you have a heart for tuition assistance and would
like to support Highland Christian School families, please
contact Jodi Lineburg at 219.838.0356 x165 or visit us online
at www.highlandchristian.org/support-hcs
Upcoming events
April 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd Quarter Grades Posted
April 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service Day
April 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HCS Open House
April 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good Friday – No School
April 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silent Auction
April 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Live Auction
May 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kindergarten Roundup
May 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8th Grade Chicago Trip
May 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annual Society Meeting - 7:30 p.m.
May 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff Appreciation Day
May 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Musical Matinee & Evening Performance
May 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skating Party 6:30-9:30 p.m.
May 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School Improvement – No School
May 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-5 Spring Program – 6:30 p.m.
May 19,20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SEC Last Days
May 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . SEC Graduation for Kdg.-Bound Students
May 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Band & Choir Program – 6:30 p.m.
May 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SEC Picnic
May 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memorial Day - No School
June 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End 4th Qtr.
June 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last Day - 1:45 Dismissal
June 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8th Grade Graduation - 7:30 p.m.
2013/2014 HIGHLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WISH LIST
Sonshine Enrichment Center
Music Department
(2) CD players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 each
(3) puzzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 each
(3) Big Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 each
Butterfly Life Cycle Puzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15
(2) Hand Bells 20 note sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $103.50 each
(2) Hand Bell cases – 20 note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26.00 each
Kindergarten
(25) Bible Story CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 each
First Grade – Mrs. De Young
Educational reading games for Game Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60
(8) Reading pointers for small group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2 each
First Grade – Mrs. Otte
Educational games for reading enrichment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10-$25 each
Second Grade – Miss Boomstra
(1) set double-sided handwriting lapboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95.94
Digital Teaching Resources
GloBible Premium Multi-Device Software . . . . . . . . . . . $90 per classroom
Before/After Care
(3) Packages of Beanbag Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95 each
(2) Prayer Journal Craft Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.25 each
(3) Lamb of God Photo Frame Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.50 each
(3) Beaded Faith Cross Craft Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.25 each
(2) Jesus Loves Me Keychain Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.50 each
(2) Mountaintop Sticker Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00 each
Playground balls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.63
Office
(14) NIV Adventure Bibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26 each
Dry-erase markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15 per dozen
Paper cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60
Speakers for computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25
Color print allowance for teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 each
In-house color promotional publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100
Fourth Grade – Mrs. Jabaay
Custodial
Second Grade – Mrs. Reynhout
(2) sets of tubs for books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36.99 each
Third Grade – Mrs. Sylvester
NIV Adventure Bibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26 each
Fifth Grade – Mrs. Mulderink
(3) Fraction viewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95 each
(1) 12 wooden geometric solids set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.45
(1) Sports Math book set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.95
(1) Sports Math book set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.50
Fifth Grade – Mrs. Huizenga
Ken-A-Vision Kena magnification head for viewing . . . . . . . . . . . $385.50
Plant cell model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95
Animal cell model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95
K’nex Simple Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.50
(30) Protractors with swing arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.45 each
(25) Compasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.50 each
Demonstration compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.75
Solar System Simulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $116.50
(1) Royal vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800
Technology
Apple TVs for 3rd – 8th grade – 1 per classroom . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 each
Ipads for 3rd – 8th grade – 1 per classroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400 each
(1) SEC Flat screen wall mounted TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000
Ipads for Discovery and Academic Support rooms . . . . . . . . . . $400 each
Back-up software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,600
Gym sound system loudspeaker replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,107.39
New digital mixer for gym sound system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,249.10
New amplifier for gym sound system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,850.52
Large screen video projector system for the gym . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,630.10
School Improvement Committee
$200 toward developing a professional library for the
HCS Teacher Mentor Program
Spanish – Mrs. Groen
Foundation
Craft kits: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60 each
Legacy Prayer Plaza pavers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115 each
12 schoolbell April 2014
foundation
HOW THE
HCS FOUNDATION
WORKS WITH
BARNABAS FOUNDATION
Do you want to make an impact on Highland Christian
School’s future? Then you might want to know more about
the Barnabas Foundation and what they offer you!
Highland Christian School partners with the Barnabas
Foundation in an effort to grow our assets and planned gifts
for the benefit of Highland Christian School. Our partnership
with them gives you access to their services at no charge.
Barnabas Foundation provides a variety of helpful services
and benefits to Christians like you who are seeking ways to
honor and glorify God with their wealth, regardless of the
size of their Estate, their age or stage of life. They will come
alongside you to help you make important decisions for your
family and the Christian organizations you want to support
in an atmosphere of complete confidence and trust.
We recognize your desire to work with a professional,
trustworthy partner who understands your heart and look
forward to the help they will provide you as you make these
important decisions while expressing your gratitude to God
for the blessings in your life.
HOW THE
BARNABAS FOUNDATION
WORKS WITH
THE HCS FOUNDATION
• We are committed to the principles of Christian
Stewardship. Every discussion of the use of God's
resources is based upon recognition that God owns it all.
It is our responsibility to act as God's stewards with the
management of His gifts to us.
• We help Christians accomplish their Estate Planning
goals. This means that income needs and requirements are
considered in each plan. Attorneys who are knowledgeable
in charitable giving benefits, as well as Estate Plans,
facilitate the process.
• We assure complete confidentiality in the planning
process. People feel secure in providing us with
necessary information to develop an Estate Plan because
the planning is objective and independent, and all
information is confidential. Financial details and family
situations are not disclosed to any organization.
• We do not sell or encourage any particular financial or
investment products, nor do we refer people or companies
offering investment products.
For more information, you may contact
Jodi Lineburg, Development Director
219.838.0356 x165
[email protected]
• Our planning services are provided at no charge. We
provide our services at no charge and with no obligation,
thanks to the annual contributions made by the
Foundation's nearly 200 Christian member organizations.
Barnabas Foundation
888.448.3040
www.barnabasfoundation.com
• We do not ask for any gifts. No gifts to Barnabas
Foundation are either solicited or encouraged. You can be
assured that we do no fundraising for ourselves or other
organizations as part of the planning process.
Monthly Foundation Giving Program:
110 PERCENT@highlandchristian
“What is it about Highland Christian?” Highland Christian leads the way with that little
something extra. A stand out community where people work a bit harder, give a little
more and go a little farther. That’s what happens when you believe in your business.
And we believe in ours. We are in the business of nurturing faith and inspiring learning.
Not just teaching…but shaping lives. Roll up your sleeves and dig in. 110PERCENT@
highlandchristian is Highland Christian School’s monthly giving program. Invest with us
and impact generations for Christ.
April 2014
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friends in action
etc... & DIY
A Perfect Pair
When etc... a resale marketplace first
began, my mom became involved
and not long after that I did as well,
spending some of my college summers
volunteering in the back room sorting clothes and helping
my mom do displays. What we quickly learned was how
many awesome finds came through that back door. Over
time, etc... has truly become more than just a thrift store,
it’s a “household brand” in our home. I think there is
something from etc... in every room.
We took it to a whole new level this year. When I moved
to an apartment in Chicago, I almost furnished the entire
place with thrift store pieces. No, I was not able to find
everything in perfect condition, but this is where the DIY
part comes into play.
As many of you know, things like Pinterest and DIY (Do
It Yourself) blogs have been a rising fad over the last few
years. This is where some of you may also be scared off
and say, “nope not for me”... but I’d like you to hold it
right there. Yes, they call me the “crafty” one in my family,
but that doesn’t mean I’m skilled in DIY projects. What I
do have is an interest in making something old look new,
however big or small the project is, and that is the key. etc...
just so happens to be a fundamental source for my project
supplies. There are lots of thrift stores out there and garage
sales to shop around, but our very own thrift store is where
I was able to find all my favorites pieces that have now been
revamped and fit right into my home.
Some might take on a project or two for the summer, but I
decided to dive right in and take on a couple more. In total,
my apartment is now furnished with 10+ pieces, including:
kitchen table and chairs, love seat and chair, dining room
table and chairs, nightstand, coffee
table, end tables, and a Christmas tree
- ALL FROM etc...! Some of the pieces
were good as is, but many were quite
ugly and weathered, so I began planning my DIY projects. I
must say ,some were a bigger undertaking than others, but
whether big or small, it was fun to see the before and after.
I refinished an antique nightstand in a fun and bold color
with freshly painted hardware. I paired three odd dining
chairs with an old solid oak pedestal table for my kitchen.
These were transformed with some fresh paint, a new
coat of stain and modern fabric for the seat cushions. And
finally, I took on a large beat-up dining table that I matched
with an assortment of dining chairs. With some fresh paint,
stain, and seat cushions, they’re now a complete set. All
those projects + an awesome loveseat and end table find =
home.
Lesson of the day:
If you’re crafty like me you should be shopping at etc....
If you’re not crafty and just like good deals and great finds
you should be shopping at etc... too.
And last but not least, if you love Highland Christian
School and its
students, you should
be shopping at etc...!
DIY (Do It Yourself)
decorating is a
passion of mine, and
so is etc... (Educating
The Children), and
for both reasons
I will continue to
shop at etc... a resale
marketplace
By Jaclyn Boomsma
14 schoolbell April 2014
friends in action
The Privilege of
Partnership at
Highland Christian
“A love and appreciation has grown in
my heart over time. With my last child
graduating with the Class of 2014, the intuitive value I placed on Christian education in the beginning has now borne it’s fruit.
The fruit I already see compels me to be a LEGACY PARTNER with Highland Christian School.
I do not have much wealth, but what I have I will invest in this work of education and discipleship. Having grown up in the
church and having a confident relationship with Jesus Christ, I wanted the same for my children. I am so thankful for the
teachers and staff who, day in and day out, model what it means to “Walk with Jesus”... what it means to “Bring thoughts captive to God’s truth”... how to apply biblical principles to life experiences... how to trust with confidence because of who God is.
It is such a blessing to learn to ACKNOWLEDGE GOD when you are young!
When we learn to acknowledge God, His promise in Hosea 6:3 becomes a profound comfort. This is a comfort that I want
every child to know and experience. This is a call that I am passionate about. I will BE part of this call!”
-- simply signed, a grateful parent
Soup Supper Success
P.T.O. + Y.O.U. =
New Classroom Technology
Thank you for sharing a simple supper with us and showing
your support of our GREAT school!
Last year, P.T.O. and Market Day pooled their profits to
purchase a mobile computer lab for our students. This has
been a terrific resource as we move forward with online
testing and textbooks!
Hands On Learning!
Are you looking to teach your children about stewardship
and giving back to the community in which they live? Then
110 PERCENT JR! @highlandchristian is a great opportunity
for you! Encourage them to take part in caring for their
school community through a monthly giving program sized
just for them! Each classroom has a piggy bank, they can
help fill through their own monthly gifts! It’s all about the
practice of involvement, so in keeping with their grade, we
suggest these monthly amounts:
Kindergarten- 5¢
Grade 5 - 50¢
Grade 1 - 10¢
Grade 6 - 60¢
Grade 2 - 20¢
Grade 7 - 70¢
Grade 3 - 30¢
Grade 8 - 80¢
Grade 4 - 40¢
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Highland Christian School
POST-SHOW
TOUR
See the show,
then see what it’s like
behind the scenes!
GRAND OLE OPRY SHOW,
HOTEL & BACKSTAGE
3040 Ridge Road, Highland, Indiana 46322
219-838-0356
www.highlandchristian.org
Highland Christian
School
Highland Christian
School
SIX COURSE DINNER for 12
BON APPETTIT!
COUNTDOWN
TO AUCTION 2014
Silent Auction - Friday, April 25
Bake Sale is during the Silent Auction
Live Auction - Saturday, April 26 Bidding begins at 5:30pm.
Mark your calendars for our exciting annual auction events! Our 2014 Auction
Committee is hard at work to make this year’s auctions a huge success! The
Silent Auction/Bake Sale is on Friday, April 25 with the Live Auction on Saturday,
April 26. We are in need of Silent Auction Shoppers - check those sale flyers
and clearance areas for great deals! You may drop off your donated items in the
653, 1525 office or call the office at 838-0356 to arrange for pick up. Come join us
school
for some fun while supporting HCS!
How it Works
The bidder numbers are available at the registration table. The bidder must show
this number to validate the purchase being made.
LUGGAGE SETS, DESIGNER PURSES
Hot & cold food, various desserts and beverages are being served on the north
side of the gym. We will begin serving food at 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy the excitement of bidding, share in the fellowship of those around you,
and have a GREAT time!
What it’s For
Highland Christian School’s Annual Auction is the primary fundraising event we
host to offset operating expenses. The items we auction off are generously donated by HCS constituents and local business owners.
2014 Auction Committee Members
AUTOGRAPHED
SPORTS MEMORABILIA
“Train up a child in the way he should go and
when he is old, he will not depart from it.
- Proverbs 22:6
Jerry Kuiper
Chris Jonkman
Roberta Huitsing
Vonda & PJ Wiltjer
Ryan & Nikki Terpstra
Stacey McGuffey
Jeff & Lynnette Laninga
Henry Groot
Joe Porter
Bob Crowel
Gary Meter
Tim & JoAnn Delahunty
Jeff Thompson
Judy Zandstra
Vicki Huizenga
Rick VanderWoude
Joyce Groen