Daily Announcements

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• Friday | September 13, 2024

  9/13/2024
  LUNCH: Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Hashbrown, Baked Beans, Chocolate PB Bar
  WISHING A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO... Sawyer Van Holland (9/14) & Megan Wielenga (9/14)!
  
  GENERAL:
  - Today we are going to run an activity schedule.  During that time, everyone should meet with their Faithpacks. We will detail out Stewardship Day (which is next week WEDNESDAY), & you will also talk about Homecoming details.  Go to your Faithpack and everyone will be dismissed from Faithpacks for a short morning break.

  - Eight students from the Netherlands are eagerly awaiting to make a connection with their host families. In only six weeks they will be here for three weeks. Would your family be one of the ones to host them? For those wanting to go to the Netherlands this is a good way to know who may be hosting you in six months. To take part in this program or for more information, contact carey.vandonselaar@westernchristianhs.com
  - Who wants to travel to Mexico during Spring break or spend three weeks in the Netherlands? Then plan to meet on September 23 at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria. Students and parents are encouraged to hear Information on what to expect for both of these trips and how to apply for them. Those interested in the Netherlands, see the previous announcement on hosting.
  – Are you interested in going to Spain over Spring Break? Students and their parent(s) should come to a meeting on Monday, September 23 at 7:15 PM in Ms. Jeltema’s room 209. This is only for Juniors and Seniors who are currently in or have completed Spanish 3.

  
  ACADEMIC REGISTRAR:
  -Juniors in Algebra 2 or above, consider taking the PSAT this October. This test can give great practice for other college entrance exams as well as carry some scholarship implications. You must be in Algebra 2 higher in order to take this test. Please see Mrs. Wilson if you are interested. Cost is $20. 

• Thursday | September 12, 2024

  9/12/2024
  LUNCH: Turkey Bacon Cheese Melt, Mixed Veggies, Fruit Salad & Potato Salad
  WISHING A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO... Jenae Minderhoud & Bentley Bliek!
  
  GENERAL:
  - Go right to the Event Center at the beginning of our chapel period today. Faithpacks will meet after our time in the EC.
  - On Service Day, September 18, Mrs. Keefer’s Faithpack will be selling breakfast pizza, donuts, and bake sale items for students who would like breakfast before leaving for the day. We will set up at 7:30 AM. The money raised will benefit the pro-life organization, The Alpha Center. You can pay with cash or Venmo. Please note that the cafeteria/kitchen will be closed that day, so if you need breakfast, you can purchase it this way!
  - Safe + Sound Iowa is a resource from the state of Iowa that provides a platform for reporting mental health or safety concerns among student peers. Reports can be made anonymously anytime through the Safe + Sound Iowa app, online, or by phone. This is monitored 24/7 by trained individuals who immediately examine and share critical information with local school administration, law enforcement, or other community partners so support can be given to any student or school as soon as possible. There are posters hanging around school and there are flyers outside of Mr. Pollema’s office. Please see Ms. Vanden Bosch or Mr. Pollema for more information.
  - Are you interested in hearing about the Spring trips to Mexico, Spain, and the Netherlands? Students and parents are invited to meet on September 23 at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria.  Information on what students can expect on these trips and how to apply will be presented at the meeting.
  - Beginning Monday, September 16, we will not be letting students leave to get items out of their vehicles that they are expected to take at the beginning of the day, I.E.: money for vending machines, sweatshirts, shoes, water bottles, etc. There has been a significant number of students who are coming and going during lunch and other breaks throughout the day. Lockers are provided to each student for storing items that you may need during the day. Please be mindful of this next week and come in to school prepared. Students with a valid reason may be excused to get items that may be necessary; please visit the office prior to going outside.  
  
  ATHLETICS:
  - JVR/JV/Varsity Volleyball are at Harrisburg tonight for a triple header. First game starts at 4:30 PM. Please dismiss all Volleyball players at 2:35 PM; buses will leave at 2:45 PM. Tickets for the game may be purchased online here.

• Wednesday | September 11, 2024

  9/11/2024
  LUNCH: Grilled Cheese, Lettuce Salad, & Cookie
  WISHING A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO... Thalan Andringa!
  
  GENERAL:
  - For chapel tomorrow morning, please go right to the Event Center to sit with your Faithpack. Faithpacks will be meeting after our time is finished in the Event Center.
  - On Service Day, September 18, Mrs. Keefer’s Faithpack will be selling breakfast pizza, donuts, and bake sale items for students who would like breakfast before leaving for the day. We will set up at 7:30 AM. The money raised will benefit the pro-life organization, The Alpha Center. You can pay with cash or Venmo. Please note that the cafeteria/kitchen will be closed that day, so if you need breakfast, you can purchase it this way!
  - Safe + Sound Iowa is a resource from the state of Iowa that provides a platform for reporting mental health or safety concerns among student peers. Reports can be made anonymously anytime through the Safe + Sound Iowa app, online, or by phone. This is monitored 24/7 by trained individuals who immediately examine and share critical information with local school administration, law enforcement, or other community partners so support can be given to any student or school as soon as possible. There are posters hanging around school and there are flyers outside of Mr. Pollema’s office. Please see Ms. Vanden Bosch or Mr. Pollema for more information.
  - Are you interested in hearing about the Spring trips to Mexico, Spain, and the Netherlands? Students and parents are invited to meet on September 23 at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria.  Information on what students can expect on these trips and how to apply will be presented at the meeting.
  - Beginning Monday, September 16, we will not be letting students leave to get items out of their vehicles that they are expected to take at the beginning of the day, I.E.: money for vending machines, sweatshirts, shoes, water bottles, etc. There has been a significant number of students who are coming and going during lunch and other breaks throughout the day. Lockers are provided to each student for storing items that you may need during the day. Please be mindful of this next week and come in to school prepared. Students with a valid reason may be excused to get items that may be necessary; please visit the office prior to going outside.