302 East Madison
Drawer C
Inwood, IA 51240
Arlyn Schaap, Principal
Sheri Vander Veen, Head Teacher
Phone (712) 753-4541
Fax (712) 753-2434
Website: www.inwoodchristian.com
E-mail: [email protected]
February 2017
The mission of Inwood Christian School is to provide an atmosphere in which each unique child of God is
challenged both academically and Biblically to live as a Christian, serving Him in all areas of life.
FROM THE ICS OFFICE
The theme for February is I Am Author
of our Faith, and Hebrews 12:2, “Fix your
eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter
of faith,” is our theme verse for February.
We are instructed to overcome the obstacles in our daily paths by looking towards
Jesus who endured great hostility on the
cross for us.
We would like to remind you of some
important dates that are coming up in the
next little while:
Tuesday, March 7, is SonLight Preschool Open House and Registration.
Kindergarten Round-Up is being planned
for the morning of Monday, March 27.
Our Spring Music Program will be held
on Monday, April 24. Grandparents’ Day
for SonLight Preschool will be Friday,
April 21, and Grandparent’s Day for
grades K-8 is being planned for Friday
morning, April 28. Please reserve these
dates and plan to join us.
CUSTODIAN JOB OPENING
ICS has an opening for a custodian
for the 2017-2018 school year beginning August 1, 2017. If you are interested in filling this position, please
stop in the school office to view the job
description and to place your application.
SONLIGHT
PRESCHOOL
Open House
and
Registration
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Inwood Christian School
302 East Madison
Inwood, IA 51240
You are invited to tour our preschool and
register your child for the 2017-2018 school year.
It will be determined after registration
if there will be one morning session only
or a morning and an afternoon session.
Must be 4 years of age by September 1, 2017
For more information contact
Brookstin Halma, Director, 712-753-4541
The Inwood Christian School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities, generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational
policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Feb. 27 March 7 March 7 - 8 March 16 March 17 March 20 March 21 March 23 March 24 March 27 March 29 March 31 -
Parents’ Night
SonLight Preschool Registration
Hot Lunch Audit
Parent-Teacher Conferences
NO SCHOOL, P/T Comp Day
Third Quarter Ends
Band Festival
Family Fun Night
Early Dismissal, 11:40 a.m. Teacher Inservice
Kindergarten Round Up, 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
6th Grade Math Bee
Fellowship Village Chapel
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
(Summer birthdays are celebrated on the student’s/staff member’s half birthday during the
school year.)
February 20 February 26 March 5 March 12 March 18 -
Landen Kooima
Tobey Halma (half birthday)
Jason Vande Vegte
Jasmine Fluit
Gabi Olson
BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM
ADVANCE
NOTICE
Back row, left to right: Davis Leloux, Jordan Van Engen, Eric De Kam, Luke
Zylstra, John De Vries, Kyler Van Voorst, and Coach Marcus De Jager. Front
row, left to right: Jacob Gulker, Logan Van Engen, Hayden Van De Stroet, Donny Avila, Tyler Mulder, Evan Faber, and Joash Lievaart. Not pictured: Jackson
Tormanen, Joel Van De Stroet, Coach Adam Van Engen.
The 5th-8th grade boys joined with the boys from Doon
Christian School for their basketball season. They were
coached by Adam Van Engen and Marcus De Jager.
SCRIP
$crip has been enjoying another very
successful year with the pay-out date on
April 1.
There are three more order dates—
February 27, March 13, and March 27—before the $crip
pay-out. Orders are due at noon on each of these dates.
You may order online at shopwithscrip.com or an order
form may be found on the ICS website under the support
tab.
$crip is a great way to financially support ICS as well
as helping you pay your tuition for SonLight Preschool,
Inwood Christian School, Western Christian High School,
and Sioux Falls Christian School. You do not need to
have a child in school to participate. You can “bank”
money for future students, help out your grandchildren,
choose any family to support, or give directly to school.
Thank you for supporting ICS $crip program.
$crip Committee
Kindergarten
Round Up
Monday, March 27, 2017
8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Watch next month’s
Society Newsletter
for more details.
SOCCER COACH NEEDED
ICS is in need of a soccer coach for this spring.
Practice begins the end of March and ends the middle
of May. All practices and games are after school. We
will also need soccer refs for the home soccer games
during April and May. If you would be willing to coach
or ref, please contact Mrs. Pieper at 712-753-4541.
HAPPENINGS AT INWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Dietitian Visit
Astronaut Food
After creating a menu for astronauts on a
space mission, the 7th & 8th graders got to
actually try some freeze-dried space food—
everything from peaches to ice cream. The
students decided they prefer normal earth
food!
As part of our Health Literacy,
the students at ICS were treated
to a talk and demonstration by
Kandace Brands, a dietitian at
Avera. Kandace talked to the students and staff about our bodies
being the temple of the Holy Spirit
and our responsibility to take care
of them. She shared information
about the effects of too much sugar and lack of enough
fruits and vegetables. Kandace made a healthy fruit and
vegetable smoothie for all the students to try! Most of
them agreed it was delicious, and they would never had
known there was spinach in it, if we had not seen her put
it in there! Thanks, Kandace, for sharing your expertise
with us!
Third/Fourth Graders Assist Kindergarteners
One of the great things about ICS is that the older and
younger students have the opportunity to work together frequently, whether that be at recess, in accountability groups, or
in the classroom. The third and fourth graders were able to
teach the kindergarten class how to use an app called PicCollage to spice up their informational writing projects. They
turned out great!
1st & 2nd Graders Make Dioramas
The first and second graders have been studying about
animals. Each student chose an animal to research. After
writing their reports, they presented them to their classmates. They also built a diorama showing the habitat of
their animal.
SCHOOL BOARD
MINUTES
February 13, 2017, Minutes
President Dale Kollis opened the meeting with scripture and prayer. The minutes of the January 9, 2017,
meeting were read by title, and the agenda was established. Members present were: Sheri Vander Veen,
Dale Kollis, Gerry Brands, Heath Van Voorst, Steve
Faber, Matt Vande Vegte, and Tim Blankespoor.
Old Business
The CSI Accreditation Survey needs to be completed by April 1.
A Linebacker Insurance Policy has been purchased
for the school.
Principal’s Report
Principal Arlyn Schaap’s report was discussed.
Intention Slips were reviewed.
Hearts & Hands’ decisions on projects were discussed.
Treasurer’s Report/Finance Committee Report
The treasurer’s report was given, and profit and loss
reports were shared.
There were no current tuition concerns at the present time.
The 2017-2018 Budget was discussed. The NonProfit Corporation Report was filed with the state and
the Certificate of Registered Office/Agent has been
received back from the Secretary of State.
A motion was made, seconded, and carried to increase the price of hot lunch to $2.65/meal due to government regulations.
Education Committee Report
Matt Vande Vegte reported on his school visit.
School attendance was discussed.
Building/Grounds Committee Report
Bulletin boards and various maintenance items were
discussed.
THANK YOU!
Thank you to the Society for the financial support given to the school through the envelopes
and offerings each month. During the month of
January, $900.00 was received through the envelopes, and $453.01 was received through the
monthly offering. Your financial support is very
much appreciated!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
God has blessed ICS with another
awesome Fall Drive! A total of $44,937.11
was received for the operating fund of
Inwood Christian School. A big “THANK
YOU” goes out to everyone who contributed! Your generous donations are very
much appreciated!
Inwood Christian School Board
FOUNDATION NEWS
The Foundation Board would like to thank
Angie Faber, Dave and Linda De Vries, Ken and
Eileen Denekas, Arnold and Carolyn Koekkoek,
Del and Paula Scholten, Doug Eisma, Joan
Caswell, Dale and Marge Kollis, Damon Eisma,
Marlin and Gracia Faber, and Doug and Bonnie
Vanden Bosch for the additional gifts they sent
along with the renewal of their dues. We thank
God for these gifts! These gifts, along with the
annual dues, are added to the already existing
foundation to support the Christian education of
students for years to come.
Also, thank you to the members of the ICS
Foundation who so promptly submit their dues
when they become due.
ICS Foundation
Other Business
Teacher/staff contracts will be handed out March 1.
The board reviewed policies 100 to 350 in the Board
Handbook. The remaining policies will be completed
next month.
PRAYER REQUEST
The next board meeting will be held March 13,
2017, at 7:00 p.m. Concept minutes were read and
approved.
Closing prayer was given by Tim
Blankespoor.
Teacher and staff contracts for the 20172018 school year will be handed out soon. We
ask that you pray for our staff during this time
of decision-making.
Steve Faber, Secretary