Weekly School Note March 2, 2016 Wednesday . The mission of the Ireton Christian School is to develop knowledge and understanding in each of God's children so they can effectively relate to God, to others, and to creation. Year’s Theme: BUCKET FILLERS! “Have You Filled A Bucket?” March’s Theme: Ears (Hearing God’s word and using it) James 1:19 & I Samuel 3:10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS: FRIDAY, March 4 – Bowling Party for RAMM (for those who have met weekly goal) MONDAY, March 7 - KOK Open House and Registration 5-7 PM WEDNESDAY, March 9 – 7th Grade Math Bee 9:00 – 12:00 THURSDAY, March 10 – 8th Grade Math Bee 9:00 – 12:00 FRIDAY, March 11 – 11:30 dismissal…End of 3rd Quarter MONDAY, March 14 – TRIP Order 8:30 deadline HOT LUNCH MENU -Soccer practice begins (weather permitting) TUESDAY, March 15 – Jr. High attend Unity’s Play (12:30 – 2:30) THURSDAY, March 3 – Hamburger, French fries, bun, pork & beans, mandarin oranges FRIDAY, March 4 – Mystery Meal MONDAY, March 7 – Hamburger casserole, muffin, grean beans, pears TUESDAY, March 8 – Popcorn chicken, rice, broccoli, applesauce WEDNESDAY, March 9 – Breaded pork, mashed potatoes, corn, roll, desserts WEDNESDAY, March 16 – Grandparent’s Day (note change of date) FRIDAY, March 18 – Report Cards sent home WEDNESDAY, March 23 – Soil Conservation Posters Due THURSDAY, March 24 – No School (Easter Break) FRIDAY, March 25 – No School (Easter Break) MONDAY, March 28 – No School (Easter Break) BLUEGRASS GOSPEL CONCERT PACKETS WEAR “BUCKERFILLERS” T-SHIRTS ON FRIDAY! were a couple weeks ago. Please do not send your packet to school until it is COMPLETED! It is your responsibility to get the donation from the business (unless they have told you they are sending it to school) and send the thank you and tickets. If you have not turned yours in yet, please do so as soon as possible. If we receive any checks at school for the Bluegrass Gospel Concert, you will receive an email from us telling you the amount and asking you to send out the tickets and the thank you letter. Phone Number: 278-2245 The Ireton CRC YPS is having a Spud Night on Thursday, March 10 serving from 5-7:00 pm at church! We will be serving baked potatoes with all the toppings, salad, and dessert. Free will donation will go toward our summer trip to Guatemala. We will also be having a "silent service auction" where you can bid on the kids for various amounts of time to do various jobs. Take a night off from cooking and join us for some food and fellowship while supporting these kids! Thanks and we hope to see you there!! Website: http://www.iretonchristianschool.com/ Ireton Christian School does not discriminate in its employment policies and practices, or in its educational program on the basis of race, color, age, sex, handicap, national origin, or ancestory. SPRING SOCCER/TRACK SCHEDULE: Student speeches for Grandparent’s Day Program need to be memorized by March 9 practice. Thanks! TRIP NEWS: Upcoming Order Dates: March 14, April 4, April 25, May 16. Orders need to be in the TRIP box in the school office or given to Donna Koopmans by 8:30 AM on order dates in your family envelope. No late orders will be taken. Please try to remind your child to bring the order to their teacher or the office right away when they get to school, so that orders will not be forgotten or late. THANK YOU Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Track Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Track Track Track April 8 April 12 April 14 April 18 April 20 April 22 April 25 April 28 May 1 May 4 May 11 May 14 Mr. De Jager – Coach at Sheldon Christian 4:00 PM at Hull Protestant 4:00 PM at Sanborn (Miller Park) 4:00 PM Home vs. Hull Christian 4:00 PM Unity Christian Track (Grade 6-8) TBD at Sioux Center Christian 4:00 PM Home vs Orange City Christian 4:00 PM Home vs Rock Valley Christian 4:00 PM Home vs Inwood Christian 4:00 PM Western Christian Track (Grade 6-8) 1:00 PM Dordt Track Meet (Grade 5-8) 12:00 PM ICS Track Meet (Grades K-6) 9:30 AM Please let Mr. Schoonhoven know if you plan on playing soccer this spring. for all your box top donations!! We made our goal of 5,000 box tops! Our school will be receiving a check for over $520! Keep clipping and saving Box Tops. Our next submission date will be in CADETS & GEMS: October. March 9 (Pinewood Derby) March 13 (Cadet/GEMS Sunday at Ireton CRC) March 23 (Cadet-o-Rama) April 13 April 27 May 11 (Meeting times are 6:30 – 8:00 PM) SOIL CONSERVATION POSTER CONTEST (Due March 23) Theme this year is “We All Need Trees”. This is a great opportunity to support caring for our Natural Resources and CONGRATULATIONS to Adam Van Beek who entered a 5th also some great money prizes (district and school). grade flag essay contest in December, sponsored by the Iowa Please promote this to your children! Legion. He received 3rd place out of 450+ entries. He is invited to read his essay and receive his award in July at the Department Convention in Coralville Iowa. Phone Number: 278-2245 Website: http://www.iretonchristianschool.com/ Ireton Christian School does not discriminate in its employment policies and practices, or in its educational program on the basis of race, color, age, sex, handicap, national origin, or ancestory.