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2024-25 Action Items & Checklists:

Tuition Contracts // Please sign your tuition contracts in the ZCS enrollment portal.

• Deadline: April 26th, 2024
• Questions? Contact Linda Hoekwater (lhoekwater@zcs.org, 616-879-0347) in the Finance Office.

Calendar // Our calendar for the 2024-25 school year has been approved! Click here to view it.

Busing through ZPS // If you reside in the ZPS school district and have a student who needs busing for the 24-25 school year, please complete the transportation form located in your ZCS enrollment portal ASAP. 

_________________________

Muffins with Moms // April 23 & 24 // Have a muffin with your elementary kiddos before the school day starts!!  TODAY is the last day to sign up for Muffins with Moms/Ma'ams!

_________________________

An invitation from ditto! // ditto is excited to announce that we are getting a new carpet! This is a much-needed update. In order to keep within our mission of keeping Christian School tuition affordable, we need your help. During the installation process, we will need crews to help us move shelving, furniture, and other items around the floor. 

Groups will work from around 6:30-8:30 each night between April 22 and May 3. Sign up to help here.   Questions?  Please contact Lisa Fredricks lfredricks@dittoresale.com.

_________________________

Fun Night // Join us for Fun Night at ZCS! Most of the games will be indoors, so rain or shine, come on out! Games range from 2 tickets to 6 tickets. Sadly, this year we will not be having our annual fish pond, but we will have lots of other fun games to play.  So, bring your family, friends, and neighbors. We can't wait to see you!

• Date: Friday, May 3, 2024
• Time: Food 5:00 to 8:00pm // Games 5:30 to 8:00pm
• Payment Type: Ticket and food purchase payments to ZCS Venmo with “fun Night” in the memo.

• Tickets: Pre-sale tickets are 4 for $1, with 8 bonus tickets for every $20 spent. Tickets will also be sold for 4 tickets for $1 at Fun Night.
  • Pre-sale tickets will be sold by the office on:
    • Wednesday, May 1, 11:00am to 1:00pm
    • Thursday, May 2, 11:30am to 1:00pm
    • Friday, May 3, 11:30am to 1:00pm

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ZCS Expand(ED) Summer Camp and Tutoring  // We are so excited about the options we have for you this year with a variety of sports camps,  language camps, and other academic opportunities! Full options and sign-ups are available at: zcs.org/expand-ed. Please reach out to Makenna Hoesktra (mhoekstra@zcs.org) with any questions! 

_________________________

Volunteer Opportunity // The auction committee is looking for some volunteers to help set up tables and chairs at ZCS for the Auction this year!  Sign up HERE if you (or your kids!) are willing to help out!  Date: Thursday, April 18  Time: 3:30 to 5pm  

_________________________

TOTALLY FREE Car Wash //  Saturday, April 27 from 9 am - noon (rain or shine) in the parking lot in front of Dollar General and Ace Hardware. Yes, it is free! We will not take donations at the car wash. 7th-grade students are collecting pledges for each car washed, so we need you to drive through! The pledges will support Grace Community Christian School in the Philippines. Tell your neighbors!

_________________________

Interested in learning more about the Philippines 2025 Spring Break student trip? // We invite parents and students of current 6th and 7th graders (2024-2025 7th and 8th graders) to join us for an informational meeting Monday,  April 22 at 7:00 in the Choir Room.

This short meeting will: 

• give you some history about our sister-school relationship with GCCS 
• show an example itinerary from a previous trip
• explain some expectations we will have for students on the trip
• share how the tough decisions about who get selected to attend will be made 
• give time for Q&A. 

Students/parents do not need to attend the meeting, it is offered as an option to anyone who would like more information. Student applications will be handed out at this meeting, as well as at school starting on April 23rd.

Please email Kristi Van Dyk (kvandyk@zcs.org) if you are unable to attend the meeting and would like to zoom in. 

_________________________

Seamstresses Needed for the Band Program // Mr. DeVries is looking for anyone who is interested in volunteering some time to help refurbish the marching band uniforms. The biggest needs are to re-hem some pants, sew up some ripped seams, and sew on buttons. All supplies will be provided. Please email ldevries@zcs.org if you are interested. Efforts will be coordinated on various days over the summer that work best for you! If you have already given Mr. DeVries your name, please still email him so he can add you to the official list. Even if you only have a little bit of time, any help is welcome! 

_________________________

TRIP is easy! // The ZCS Tuition Reducing Incentive Program is a simple way to earn "free" money on things you already purchase to reduce tuition. Order gift cards & e-gift cards on the RaiseRight app or online (even while you are shopping), or buy gift cards at school on Friday mornings. Just click here and follow the steps to start saving right away!

_________________________ 

Faces and Our Cultures// We are happy to share with you that this year we will welcome Guatemalan students on campus through the Faces and Our Cultures Program. These young ambassadors will  spend eight  (8) weeks living with a school host family while attending classes and participating in extracurricular activities at school. 

The dates of the program are:
From: Sunday, October 20th
To: Saturday, December 14th

We are in the process of recruiting host families for THESE wonderful ambassadors: 

If you are interested in learning more, please contact me by responding to this email, contact Sandy Cardona, at sandy.cardona@facesandcultures.com, or, even better, completing the following link: LEARN MORE   

_________________________

Next Academic Year Checklists:

Tuition Contracts for next year are NOW AVAILABLE // Tuition contracts are active in the ZCS enrollment portal.
Deadline: April 26th, 2024
Questions? Contact Linda Hoekwater (lhoekwater@zcs.org, 616-879-0347) in the Finance Office.

Busing through ZPS // If you reside in the ZPS school district and have a student who needs busing for the 24-25 school year, please complete the transportation form located in your ZCS enrollment portal ASAP. 

_________________________

ZCS Expand(ED) Summer Camp and Tutoring  // We are so excited about the options we have for you this year with a variety of sports camps,  language camps, and other academic opportunities! Full options and sign-ups are available at: zcs.org/expand-ed please reach out to Makenna Hoesktra (mhoekstra@zcs.org) with any questions! 

_________________________

Society Meeting // Our annual Society Meeting is scheduled to be in person on April 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the choir room. The purpose of this meeting is to approve the budget and elect new Board members.

• The proposed 2024-2025 budget, the Board nominees, and the full Society Report (all-school year in review) can be viewed here:  2024 Society Report
• The ballot for new Board members can be accessed here:  2024 Voting Link.  Voting will be online only and will close at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday morning, April 11th. All society members are invited to submit a vote.
  • Society Members: A society member of ZCS is anyone who has children in attendance at our school (including parents, legal guardians, and step-parents) and acknowledges and accepts that education at ZCS is taught in alignment with the principles expressed in the ZCS constitution, and the three forms of unity of the Reformed Churches as embodied in the Heidelberg Catechism, the Belgic Confession, and the Canons of the Synod of Dordrecht of 1618-1619.

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April 17 Chapel Pre-Registration //  Pre-Registration is now a sign-in option for parents/grandparents/guests when attending chapel! Pre-registration allows guests to skip the line and pick up their badge at the front desk. No waiting in line to scan in! Guests are eligible to pre-register IF they have signed in at the kiosk in the office previously WITH their driver's license. Pre-register for chapel on April 17 HERE.  Pre-registration will close at 5PM on Monday, April 15.  

_________________________

Muffins with Moms // April 23 & 24 //  Muffins with Moms/Ma'ams Sign Up!! Sign up today to have a muffin with your elementary kiddos before the school day starts!! 

_________________________

An invitation from ditto! // ditto is excited to announce that we are getting a new carpet! This is a much-needed update. In order to keep within our mission of keeping Christian School tuition affordable, we need your help. During the installation process, we will need crews to help us move shelving, furniture, and other items around the floor. 

Groups will work from around 6:30-8:30 each night between April 22 and May 3.  If you are interested, please contact Lisa Fredricks lfredricks@dittoresale.com.

_________________________

Fun Night // Save the date for the annual ZCS fun night on Friday, May 3, from 5:30 to 8:00.  Fun Night is packed full of food and fun and is put on by our awesome 8th graders. All of the proceeds will go towards the 8th-grade class trip and their gift to the school. There will be more details to come later on how to get tickets. We hope to see you all there!

_________________________

Volunteer Opportunity // The auction committee is looking for some volunteers to help set up tables and chairs at ZCS for the Auction this year!  Sign up HERE if you (or your kids!) are willing to help out!  Date: Thursday, April 18  Time: 3:30pm- 5pm  

_________________________

2024-25 Calendar  // Our calendar for the 2024-25 school year has been approved! Click here to view it.

_________________________

Yearbooks //  Last week to order!  Use the following link to purchase one or more yearbooks. Order form here.

_________________________

TOTALLY FREE Car Wash //  Saturday, April 27 from 9 am - noon (rain or shine) in the parking lot in front of Dollar General and Ace Hardware. Yes, it is free! We will not take donations at the car wash. 7th-grade students are collecting pledges for each car washed, so we need you to drive through! The pledges will support Grace Community Christian School in the Philippines. Tell your neighbors!

_________________________

Interested in learning more about the Philippines 2025 Spring Break student trip? // We invite parents and students of current 6th and 7th graders (2024-2025 7th and 8th graders) to join us for an informational meeting Monday,  April 22 at 7:00 in the Choir Room.

This short meeting will: 

• give you some history about our sister-school relationship with GCCS 
• show an example itinerary from a previous trip
• explain some expectations we will have for students on the trip
• share how the tough decisions about who get selected to attend will be made 
• give time for Q&A. 

Students/parents do not need to attend the meeting, it is offered as an option to anyone who would like more information. Student applications will be handed out at this meeting, as well as at school starting on April 23rd.

Please email Kristi Van Dyk (kvandyk@zcs.org) if you are unable to attend the meeting and would like to zoom in. 

_________________________

Seamstresses Needed for the Band Program // Mr. DeVries is looking for anyone who is interested in volunteering some time to help refurbish the marching band uniforms. The biggest needs are to re-hem some pants, sew up some ripped seams, and sew on buttons. All supplies will be provided. Please email ldevries@zcs.org if you are interested. Efforts will be coordinated on various days over the summer that work best for you! If you have already given Mr. DeVries your name, please still email him so he can add you to the official list. Even if you only have a little bit of time, any help is welcome! 

_________________________

TRIP is easy! // The ZCS Tuition Reducing Incentive Program is a simple way to earn "free" money on things you already purchase to reduce tuition. Order gift cards & e-gift cards on the RaiseRight app or online (even while you are shopping), or buy gift cards at school on Friday mornings. Just click here and follow the steps to start saving right away!

_________________________

Hot Lunch Account Reminder // Please check your hot lunch account balance and take care of negative balances this week!  You may check your balance and add funds on the Family Portal

_________________________ 

GCCS Sponsorships // All students have at least a partial sponsorship! If anyone is interested in a partial sponsorship ($200, $400, or $600), please email Maria Klompmaker (mklompmaker@zcs.org).

_________________________ 

Faces and Our Cultures // We are happy to share with you that this year we will welcome Guatemalan students on campus through the Faces and Our Cultures Program. These young ambassadors will  spend eight  (8) weeks living with a school host family while attending classes and participating in extracurricular activities at school.
The dates of the program are:
From: Sunday, October 20th    To: Saturday, December 14th
We are in the process of recruiting host families for THESE wonderful ambassadors:
If you are interested in learning more, please contact me by responding to this email, contact Sandy Cardona, at sandy.cardona@facesandcultures.com, or, even better, completing the following link: LEARN MORE   

Plan Ahead Busing/No School Dates:
March 29-April 5 | No School // Spring Break

_________________________

2024-25 Calendar  // Our calendar for the 2024-25 school year has been approved! Click here to view it. 

_________________________

Society Meeting // Our annual Society Meeting is scheduled to be in person on April 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the choir room. The purpose of this meeting is to approve the budget and elect new Board members.

• The proposed 2024-2025 budget, the Board nominees, and the full Society Report (all-school year in review) can be viewed here:  2024 Society Report
• The ballot for new Board members can be accessed here:  2024 Voting Link.  Voting will be online only and will close at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday morning, April 11th. All society members are invited to submit a vote.
  • Society Members: A society member of ZCS is anyone who has children in attendance at our school (including parents, legal guardians, and step-parents) and acknowledges and accepts that education at ZCS is taught in alignment with the principles expressed in the ZCS constitution, and the three forms of unity of the Reformed Churches as embodied in the Heidelberg Catechism, the Belgic Confession, and the Canons of the Synod of Dordrecht of 1618-1619.

_________________________

Spring Break // is just around the corner! There will be no school March 29-April 5. Please notify the office if your student will be missing any additional days other than these dates. Please email attendance@zcs.org or call the attendance line(616) 741-0051 BEFORE you leave. Thanks for your cooperation with these important details! 

_________________________

Interested in learning more about the Philippines 2025 Spring Break student trip? // We invite parents and students of current 6th and 7th graders (2024-2025 7th and 8th graders) to join us for an informational meeting on Monday, April 22 at 7:00 in the Choir Room.

This short meeting will: 

• give you some history about our sister-school relationship with GCCS 
• show an example itinerary from a previous trip
• explain some expectations we will have for students on the trip
• share how the tough decisions about who get selected to attend will be made 
• give time for Q&A. 

Students/parents do not need to attend the meeting, it is offered as an option to anyone who would like more information. Student applications will be handed out at this meeting, as well as at school starting on April 23rd.

Please email Kristi Van Dyk (kvandyk@zcs.org) if you are unable to attend the meeting and would like to zoom in. 

_________________________

Teacher Requests // The Principals would like to remind parents that teacher requests based on preference are not accepted. If there are special circumstances that require placement considerations, please offer input directly to requests@zcs.org and not to individual teachers. Any formal submissions must be received by April 7th.

_________________________

Seamstresses Needed for the Band Program // Mr. DeVries is looking for anyone who is interested in volunteering some time to help refurbish the marching band uniforms. The biggest needs are to re-hem some pants, sew up some ripped seams, and sew on buttons. All supplies will be provided. Please email ldevries@zcs.org if you are interested. Efforts will be coordinated on various days over the summer that work best for you! If you have already given Mr. DeVries your name, please still email him so he can add you to the official list. Even if you only have a little bit of time, any help is welcome! 

_________________________

Please Help Us Keep Our Students Safe // Parents, please take a few minutes to remind yourselves of our arrival and dismissal procedures. We ask you to follow these steps for the safety of all of our students. If you have specific questions, please feel free to email zcsinfo@zcs.org. This document reminds you of the where, the when, and the how. The why is easy...SAFETY! Thank you for taking the time to refresh your memory.

2023-2024 School Day Arrival & Dismissal Protocols

_________________________

Tuition Contracts for the Next Academic Year 

Tuition Contracts

• April 8, 2024: Tuition contracts will become active in your enrollment portal.
• Deadline: April 26th, 2024
• Questions? Contact Linda Hoekwater (lhoekwater@zcs.org, 616-879-0347) in the Finance Office.

_________________________

ZCS Expand(ED) Summer Camp and Tutoring  // We are so excited about the options we have for you this year with a variety of sports camps,  language camps, and other academic opportunities! Full options and sign-ups are available at: zcs.org/expand-ed please reach out to Makenna Hoesktra (mhoekstra@zcs.org) with any questions! 

_________________________

TRIP is easy! // The ZCS Tuition Reducing Incentive Program is a simple way to earn "free" money on things you already purchase to reduce tuition. Order gift cards & e-gift cards on the RaiseRight app or online (even while you are shopping) or buy gift cards at school on Friday mornings. Just click here and follow the steps to start saving right away!

_________________________

Unified Bocce // Unified at ZCS is excited to share that we have coaches for both our elementary and middle school levels of Unified Bocce. Both seasons will start after Spring Break and run from roughly the week of April 15 to May 20. Email ejohnson@zcs.org with questions or more information.

• Elementary Practice: after school (outdoors, pending weather) until 4:30 on Tuesday afternoons
• Middle School Practice: during the school day (outdoors, pending weather) 1-2x a week

Now we need our teams! With Bocce ball, athletes are paired 1:1 with partners, so the number of athletes and partners will need to match exactly. That being said, if there are more interested partners than interested athletes, not every partner will be able to participate.

Here is the interest form/sign-up link.

_________________________

Muffins with Moms // April 23 & 24 // Save for the date for a fun morning of muffins with moms! sign ups coming soon! 

_________________________

Fun Night // Save the date for the annual ZCS fun night on Friday, May 3, from 5:30 to 8:00.  Fun Night is packed full of food and fun and is put on by our awesome 8th graders. All of the proceeds will go towards the 8th-grade class trip and their gift to the school. There will be more details to come later on how to get tickets. We hope to see you all there!

_________________________

Hot Lunch Account Reminder // Please check your hot lunch account balance and take care of negative balances this week!  You may check your balance and add funds on the Family Portal

_________________________ 

Middle School Cubbies //  It is almost time for some Spring Cleaning of the middle school cubbies. Please make sure your child takes anything that is theirs home before spring break! We will be emptying them all during the break and donating to Ditto whatever is left.

_________________________ 

GCCS Sponsorships // All students have at least a partial sponsorship! If anyone is interested in a partial sponsorship ($200, $400, or $600), please email Maria Klompmaker (mklompmaker@zcs.org).

_________________________ 

Faces and Our Cultures// We are happy to share with you that this year we will welcome Guatemalan students on campus through the Faces and Our Cultures Program. These young ambassadors will  spend eight  (8) weeks living with a school host family while attending classes and participating in extracurricular activities at school. 

The dates of the program are:   

From: Sunday, October 20th    

To: Saturday, December 14th

We are in the process of recruiting host families for THESE wonderful ambassadors: 

If you are interested in learning more, please contact me by responding to this email, contact Sandy Cardona, at sandy.cardona@facesandcultures.com, or, even better, completing the following link: LEARN MORE   

_________________________

Yearbooks //  You may still order a yearbook!  Use the following link to purchase one or more yearbooks. Order form here.

Plan Ahead Busing/No School Dates:
March 22, 2024 | ½ Day // Dismissals MS: 10:40am, Elem. 11:40am
March 29-April 5 | No School // Spring Break

_________________________

2024-25 Calendar  // Our calendar for the 2024-25 school year has been approved! Click here to view it. 

_________________________

Spring Break // is just around the corner! There will be no school March 29-April 5. Please notify the office if your student will be missing any additional days other than these dates. Please email attendance@zcs.org or call the attendance line(616) 741-0051 BEFORE you leave. Thanks for your cooperation with these important details! 

_________________________

Job Openings // Please see the positions available for our 2024-25 school year.

_________________________

Awareness Days // Over the next week, we invite you to join us in celebrating and bringing awareness to various disabilities by wearing certain items/colors to school. 

• Thursday, March 21 - Down Syndrome Awareness Day // WEAR CrAzY SoCkS! (Socks with fun designs, different colors, mismatched socks)
• Monday, March 25 - Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day // WEAR GREEN!
• Tuesday, March 26 - Autism Awareness Day (celebrated internationally on 4/2/24) // WEAR BLUE!
• Wednesday, March 27 - Your Choice! // Wear a specific color, shirt, bracelet, etc. to bring awareness to something you or your family are passionate about related to a specific diagnosis or disability. We can use this as an opportunity to learn more about what makes us all unique!

_________________________

Teacher Requests // The Principals would like to remind parents that teacher requests based on preference are not accepted. If there are special circumstances that require placement considerations, please offer input directly to requests@zcs.org and not to individual teachers. Any formal submissions must be received by April 7th.

_________________________

Seamstresses Needed for the Band Program // Mr. DeVries is looking for anyone who is interested in volunteering some time to help refurbish the marching band uniforms. The biggest needs are to re-hem some pants, sew up some ripped seams, and sew on buttons. All supplies will be provided. Please email ldevries@zcs.org if you are interested. Efforts will be coordinated on various days over the summer that work best for you! If you have already given Mr. DeVries your name, please still email him so he can add you to the official list. Even if you only have a little bit of time, any help is welcome! 

_________________________

Please Help Us Keep Our Students Safe // Parents, please take a few minutes to remind yourselves of our arrival and dismissal procedures. We ask you to follow these steps for the safety of all of our students. If you have specific questions, please feel free to email zcsinfo@zcs.org. This document reminds you of the where, the when, and the how. The why is easy...SAFETY! Thank you for taking the time to refresh your memory.

2023-2024 School Day Arrival & Dismissal Protocols

_________________________

Financial Aid & Tuition Contracts for the Next Academic Year 

Financial Aid Application

• TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR LEVEL 1.

• Required Documents: You will need to upload your 2023 taxes to complete your application.

• Fee: There is a $40 application fee. 

• Deadline: March 20th, 2024

Tuition Contracts

• April 8, 2024: Tuition contracts will become active in your enrollment portal.
• Deadline: April 26th, 2024
• Questions? Contact Linda Hoekwater (lhoekwater@zcs.org, 616-879-0347) in the Finance Office.

_________________________

ZCS Expand(ED) Summer Camp and Tutoring  // We are so excited about the options we have for you this year with a variety of sports camps,  language camps, and other academic opportunities! Full options and sign-ups are available at: zcs.org/expand-ed please reach out to Makenna Hoesktra (mhoekstra@zcs.org) with any questions! 

_________________________

TRIP is easy! // The ZCS Tuition Reducing Incentive Program is a simple way to earn "free" money on things you already purchase to reduce tuition. Order gift cards & e-gift cards on the RaiseRight app or online (even while you are shopping) or buy gift cards at school on Friday mornings. Just click here and follow the steps to start saving right away!

_________________________

Unified Bocce // Unified at ZCS is excited to share that we have coaches for both our elementary and middle school levels of Unified Bocce. Both seasons will start after Spring Break and run from roughly the week of April 15 to May 20. Email ejohnson@zcs.org with questions or more information.

• Elementary Practice: after school (outdoors, pending weather) until 4:30 on Tuesday afternoons
• Middle School Practice: during the school day (outdoors, pending weather) 1-2x a week

Now we need our teams! With Bocce ball, athletes are paired 1:1 with partners, so the number of athletes and partners will need to match exactly. That being said, if there are more interested partners than interested athletes, not every partner will be able to participate.

Here is the interest form/sign-up link.

_________________________

Muffins with Moms // April 23 & 24 // Save for the date for a fun morning of muffins with moms! Sign ups coming soon! 

_________________________

Fun Night // Save the date for the annual ZCS fun night on Friday, May 3, from 5:30 to 8:00.  Fun Night is packed full of food and fun and is put on by our awesome 8th graders. All of the proceeds will go towards the 8th-grade class trip and their gift to the school. There will be more details to come later on how to get tickets. We hope to see you all there!

_________________________

Hot Lunch Account Reminder // Please check your hot lunch account balance and take care of negative balances this week!  You may check your balance and add funds on the Family Portal

_________________________ 

Middle School Cubbies //  It is almost time for some Spring Cleaning of the middle school cubbies. Please make sure your child takes anything that is theirs home before spring break! We will be emptying them all during the break and donating to Ditto whatever is left.

_________________________ 

GCCS Sponsorships // All students have at least a partial sponsorship! If anyone is interested in a partial sponsorship ($200, $400, or $600), please email Maria Klompmaker (mklompmaker@zcs.org).

_________________________ 

Faces and Our Cultures// We are happy to share with you that this year we will welcome Guatemalan students on campus through the Faces and Our Cultures Program. These young ambassadors will  spend eight  (8) weeks living with a school host family while attending classes and participating in extracurricular activities at school. 

The dates of the program are:   

From: Sunday, October 20th    

To: Saturday, December 14th

We are in the process of recruiting host families for THESE wonderful ambassadors: 

If you are interested in learning more, please contact me by responding to this email, contact Sandy Cardona, at sandy.cardona@facesandcultures.com, or, even better, completing the following link: LEARN MORE   

_________________________

Yearbooks //  You may still order a yearbook!  Use the following link to purchase one or more yearbooks. Order form here.

Plan Ahead Busing/No School Dates:
March 22, 2024 | ½ Day
March 29-April 5 | No School // Spring Break

_________________________

2024-25 Calendar  // Our calendar for the 2024-25 school year has been approved! Click here to view it. 

_________________________

Teacher Requests // The Principals would like to remind parents that teacher requests based on preference are not accepted. If there are special circumstances that require placement considerations, please offer input directly to requests@zcs.org and not to individual teachers. Any formal submissions must be received by April 7th.

_________________________

Please Help Us Keep Our Students Safe // Parents, please take a few minutes to remind yourselves of our arrival and dismissal procedures. We ask you to follow these steps for the safety of all of our students. If you have specific questions, please feel free to email zcsinfo@zcs.org. This document reminds you of the where, the when, and the how. The why is easy...SAFETY! Thank you for taking the time to refresh your memory.

2023-2024 School Day Arrival & Dismissal Protocols

_________________________

Extended Care, Financial Aid, & Tuition Contracts for the Next Academic Year 

Financial Aid Application

• The FACTS application is NOW OPEN.
• Required Documents: You will need to upload your 2023 taxes to complete your application.
• Fee: There is a $40 application fee. 
• Deadline: March 20th, 2024

Tuition Contracts

• April 8, 2024: Tuition contracts will become active in your enrollment portal.
• Deadline: April 26th, 2024
• Questions? Contact Linda Hoekwater (lhoekwater@zcs.org, 616-879-0347) in the Finance Office.

_________________________

Yearbooks //  You may still order a yearbook!  Use the following link to purchase one or more yearbooks. Order form here.

_________________________

ZCS Expand(ED) Summer Camp and Tutoring  // We are so excited about the options we have for you this year with a variety of sports camps,  language camps, and other academic opportunities! Full options and sign-ups are available at: zcs.org/expand-ed please reach out to Makenna Hoesktra (mhoekstra@zcs.org) with any questions! 

_________________________

TRIP is easy! // The ZCS Tuition Reducing Incentive Program is a simple way to earn "free" money on things you already purchase to reduce tuition. Order gift cards & e-gift cards on the RaiseRight app or online (even while you are shopping) or buy gift cards at school on Friday mornings. Just click here and follow the steps to start saving right away!

_________________________

Chapel Pre-Registration  // Pre-Registration is now a sign-in option for parents/grandparents/guests when attending chapel! Pre-registration allows guests to skip the line and pick up their badge at the front desk. No waiting in line to scan in! Guests are eligible to pre-register IF they have signed in at the kiosk in the office previously WITH their driver's license. 

Pre-Register for chapel on March 21  HERE.  Pre-Registration will close at 5PM on Tuesday, March 19

_________________________

3-5th Grade Girl's and Boy's Running Club// Running club will start on Monday, March 18. Practice will be scheduled most Mondays/Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm until the 5K race, which will occur on Saturday, May 11. The cost for running club is $40.00 and can be paid by cash/check or ZCS Venmo (@Zeeland Christian). Please indicate the students you pay for when you turn in your money. Email danastaat@gmail.com (boys) or jentex15@gmail.com (girls) with questions. To sign up, please fill out the following form: Boys Form   //  Girls Form

_________________________

Hot Lunch Account Reminder // Please check your hot lunch account balance and take care of negative balances this week!  You may check your balance and add funds on the Family Portal

_________________________ 

Showtime! Songs from Stage and Screen on March 15 & 16 @ 7 pm // Join us for Living Hope Showcase 2024 at the HCHS Auditorium on Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16. You won’t want to miss this fun performance of music from Broadway, the movies, and television. Tickets are $10 each at hollandchristian.org/lhshowcase and $1 of every ticket will benefit Upward Bound Ministries.

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GCCS Sponsorships // All students have at least a partial sponsorship! If anyone is interested in a partial sponsorship ($200, $400, or $600), please email Maria Klompmaker (mklompmaker@zcs.org).

Plan Ahead Busing/No School Dates:
March 22, 2024 | ½ Day
March 29-April 5 | No School // Spring Break

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2024-25 Calendar  // Our calendar for the 2024-25 school year has been approved! Click here to view it. 

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Please Help Us Keep Our Students Safe // Parents, please take a few minutes to remind yourselves of our arrival and dismissal procedures. We ask you to follow these steps for the safety of all of our students. If you have specific questions, please feel free to email zcsinfo@zcs.org. This document reminds you of the where, the when, and the how. The why is easy...SAFETY! Thank you for taking the time to refresh your memory.

2023-2024 School Day Arrival & Dismissal Protocols

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Extended Care, Financial Aid, & Tuition Contracts for the Next Academic Year 

Extended Care Registration

• TENTATIVE Rates can be found here.
• 3s-5th Grade Extended Care Registration Dates
  • Current Extended Care Families: February 20, 12:00pm
  • New Extended Care Families: February 22, 12:00pm
• Power Hour: Registration is not required.
• Questions? Contact Ginny Spahr (gspahr@zcs.org)

Financial Aid Application

• The FACTS application is NOW OPEN.

• Required Documents: You will need to upload your 2023 taxes to complete your application.

• Fee: There is a $40 application fee. 

• Deadline: March 20th, 2024

Tuition Contracts

• April 8, 2024: Tuition contracts will become active in your enrollment portal.
• Deadline: April 26th, 2024
• Questions? Contact Linda Hoekwater (lhoekwater@zcs.org, 616-879-0347) in the Finance Office.

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Yearbooks //  You may still order a yearbook!  Use the following link to purchase one or more yearbooks. Order form here.

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ZCS Expand(ED) Summer Camp and Tutoring  // We are so excited about the options we have for you this year with a variety of sports camps,  language camps, and other academic opportunities! Full options and sign-ups are available at: zcs.org/expand-ed please reach out to Makenna Hoesktra (mhoekstra@zcs.org) with any questions! 

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TRIP is easy! // The ZCS Tuition Reducing Incentive Program is a simple way to earn "free" money on things you already purchase to reduce tuition. Order gift cards & e-gift cards on the RaiseRight app or online (even while you are shopping) or buy gift cards at school on Friday mornings. Just click here and follow the steps to start saving right away!

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Chapel Pre-Registration  // Pre-Registration is now a sign-in option for parents/grandparents/guests when attending chapel! Pre-registration allows guests to skip the line and pick up their badge at the front desk. No waiting in line to scan in! Guests are eligible to pre-register IF they have signed in at the kiosk in the office previously WITH their driver's license. 

Pre-Register for chapel on March 21  HERE.  Pre-Registration will close at 5PM on Tuesday, March 19

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3-5th Grade Girl's and Boy's Running Club// Running club will start on Monday, March 18. Practice will be scheduled most Mondays/Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm until the 5K race, which will occur on Saturday, May 11. The cost for running club is $40.00 and can be paid by cash/check or ZCS Venmo (@Zeeland Christian). Please indicate the students you pay for when you turn in your money. Email danastaat@gmail.com (boys) or jentex15@gmail.com (girls) with questions. To sign up, please fill out the following form: Boys Form   //  Girls Form

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Hot Lunch Account Reminder // Please check your hot lunch account balance and take care of negative balances this week!  You may check your balance and add funds on the Family Portal

_________________________ 

Showtime! Songs from Stage and Screen on March 15 & 16 @ 7 pm // Join us for Living Hope Showcase 2024 at the HCHS Auditorium on Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16. You won’t want to miss this fun performance of music from Broadway, the movies, and television. Tickets are $10 each at hollandchristian.org/lhshowcase and $1 of every ticket will benefit Upward Bound Ministries.

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Faces & Our Culture Program // We would like to take this opportunity to send a reminder that Sandy Cardona, Faces Program Coordinator, will be visiting ZCS for an informational meeting that will take place at our school campus according to the following details: Monday, March 11th at 12:00 p.m. If you are interested in learning more about the hosting opportunity during the Fall, please share your contact information in this link.

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GCCS Sponsorships // All students have at least a partial sponsorship! If anyone is interested in a partial sponsorship ($200, $400, or $600), please email Maria Klompmaker (mklompmaker@zcs.org).

Plan Ahead Busing/No School Dates:
February 29, 2024 | Elementary No PM Busing
March 1, 2024 | ½ Day MS No PM Busing
March 22, 2024 | ½ Day
March 29-April 5 | No School // Spring Break

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The ZCS 7th & 8th graders are proud to present The Little Mermaid Jr. on Friday, March 15 at 7pm and Saturday, March 16 at 2pm & 7pm in the ZCS gym. Come join in the fun under the sea! Buy your tickets here. 

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2024-25 Calendar  // Our calendar for the 2024-25 school year has been approved! Click here to view it. 

_________________________

Please Help Us Keep Our Students Safe // Parents, please take a few minutes to remind yourselves of our arrival and dismissal procedures. We ask you to follow these steps for the safety of all of our students. If you have specific questions, please feel free to email zcsinfo@zcs.org. This document reminds you of the where, the when, and the how. The why is easy...SAFETY! Thank you for taking the time to refresh your memory.

2023-2024 School Day Arrival & Dismissal Protocols

_________________________

Extended Care, Financial Aid, & Tuition Contracts for the Next Academic Year 

Extended Care Registration

• TENTATIVE Rates can be found here.
• 3s-5th Grade Extended Care Registration Dates
  • Current Extended Care Families: February 20, 12:00pm
  • New Extended Care Families: February 22, 12:00pm
• Power Hour: Registration is not required.
• Questions? Contact Ginny Spahr (gspahr@zcs.org)

Financial Aid Application

• The FACTS application is NOW OPEN.
• Required Documents: You will need to upload your 2023 taxes to complete your application.
• Fee: There is a $40 application fee. 
• Deadline: March 20th, 2024

Tuition Contracts

• April 8, 2024: Tuition contracts will become active in your enrollment portal.
• Deadline: April 26th, 2024
• Questions? Contact Linda Hoekwater (lhoekwater@zcs.org, 616-879-0347) in the Finance Office.

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Yearbooks //  You may still order a yearbook!  Use the following link to purchase one or more yearbooks. Order form here.

_________________________

Leap Year // Parent Partners have created a fun way to celebrate Leap Year! Each student will be making a super simple time capsule to bring home and open the next leap year (2028). Please send your student to school with 1 disposable water bottle that is emptied, we will use that as the time capsule. If you have a few extra laying around, please send those in too!

_________________________

TRIP is easy! // The ZCS Tuition Reducing Incentive Program is a simple way to earn "free" money on things you already purchase to reduce tuition. Order gift cards & e-gift cards on the RaiseRight app or online (even while you are shopping) or buy gift cards at school on Friday mornings. Just click here and follow the steps to start saving right away!

_________________________

Chapel Pre-Registration  // Pre-Registration is now a sign-in option for parents/grandparents/guests when attending chapel! Pre-registration allows guests to skip the line and pick up their badge at the front desk. No waiting in line to scan in! Guests are eligible to pre-register IF they have signed in at the kiosk in the office previously WITH their driver's license. 

Pre-Register for chapel on March 21  HERE.  Pre-Registration will close at 5PM on Tuesday, March 19

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3-5th Grade Girl's and Boy's Running Club// Running club will start on Monday, March 18. Practice will be scheduled most Mondays/Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm until the 5K race, which will occur on Saturday, May 11. The cost for running club is $40.00 and can be paid by cash/check or ZCS Venmo (@Zeeland Christian). Please indicate the students you pay for when you turn in your money. Email danastaat@gmail.com (boys) or jentex15@gmail.com (girls) with questions. To sign up, please fill out the following form: Boys Form   //  Girls Form

_________________________

Showtime! Songs from Stage and Screen on March 15 & 16 @ 7 pm // Join us for Living Hope Showcase 2024 at the HCHS Auditorium on Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16. You won’t want to miss this fun performance of music from Broadway, the movies, and television. Tickets are $10 each at hollandchristian.org/lhshowcase and $1 of every ticket will benefit Upward Bound Ministries.

_________________________ 

ONLY ONE MORE SPONSOR NEEDED // We are looking for about 1 more sponsors. Since 1999, ZCS has had a sister-school relationship with GCCS in the Philippines. One way we can connect with students at GCCS is to sponsor their tuition. For only $800, a student can attend GCCS for an entire year. Our ZCS community has committed to sponsoring 65 students this year. Please contact Maria Klompmaker (mklompmaker@zcs.org) if you are interested in a full sponsorship ($800), a semester sponsorship ($400), or a term sponsorship ($200). Thank you!

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Faces & Our Culture Program // For many years, Zeeland Christian School has had the opportunity to participate in a cultural exchange program for Guatemalan students, and we are excited to continue the program once again.  The Faces And Our Cultures program is designed to provide Guatemalan students the opportunity to spend 7 weeks in our community. Over the years, we have had several Guatemalan ambassadors come to our campus, and many have built lasting relationships with their host families. We are looking for host families to host this fall. Each participant will attend Zeeland for seven weeks as a full-time student and will participate in all aspects of the school day.  These student ambassadors are fluent in English and will arrive on Sunday, October 20th, and depart on Saturday, December 14th.

For More Information: Faces & Our Culture Program INFORMATION!

Plan Ahead Busing/No School Dates:
February 23, 2024 | No PM Busing
February 29, 2024 | Elementary No PM Busing
March 1, 2024 | ½ Day
March 22, 2024 | ½ Day
March 29-April 5 | No School // Spring Break

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February Board News // February is an especially busy time of year as we prepare for many aspects of the upcoming school year. This month, we reviewed a preliminary budget for 2024-25, to be finalized by the time of our March meeting. The budget will then be presented to the Society for consideration in advance of our annual society meeting, which will be held on Thursday, April 11th. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us if you’re able!

This month, the Board is conducting interviews with Board nominees in preparation to recommend candidates for Society approval prior to the annual meeting.

The Board also approved the 2024-25 calendar as presented, and we’re encouraged by the partnership of leadership and faculty/staff to plan a calendar that best serves the interests and needs of our community.

Many thanks to all those who participated in strategic planning sessions in January. We are in the process of reviewing both the raw data and the assessment summary as provided by CSI, and we look forward to sharing more with the Society soon. 

Reminder: Please join the Board of Trustees for the School Board Coffee Connection on February 27, from 1:30 to 3:30pm. 

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2024-25 Calendar  // Our calendar for the 2024-25 school year has been approved! Click here to view it. 

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Chapel Pre-Registration Deadline!  // Pre-Registration is now a sign-in option for parents/grandparents/guests when attending chapel! Pre-registration allows guests to skip the line and pick up their badge at the front desk. No waiting in line to scan in! Guests are eligible to pre-register IF they have signed in at the kiosk in the office previously WITH their driver's license. Pre-registration will be open until 7PM tonight! 

Pre-Register for chapel on February 23  HERE

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Extended Care 2024-25 Registration // Early enrollment for staff and current Extended Care families is open! See the information below and contact Ginny Spaht at gspahr@zcs.org if you have questions. Simply log in to your enrollment portal to register. 

• TENTATIVE Rates can be found here.
• 3s-5th Grade Extended Care Registration Dates
  • Current Extended Care Families: February 20, 12:00pm
  • New Extended Care Families: February 22, 12:00pm
• Power Hour: Registration is not required.

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Pastor Appreciation Breakfast // We are delighted to host another of Pastor Appreciation Breakfast! Printed invitations will be in students’ backpacks starting in February. Please be sure to invite your pastor for breakfast & chapel on February 23, 2024.

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Yearbooks //  You may still order a yearbook!  Use the following link to purchase one or more yearbooks. Order form here.

_________________________

Leap Year // Parent Partners have created a fun way to celebrate Leap Year! Each student will be making a super simple time capsule to bring home and open the next leap year (2028). Please send your student to school with 1 disposable water bottle that is emptied, we will use that as the time capsule. If you have a few extra laying around, please send those in too!

_________________________

Faces & Our Culture Program // For many years, Zeeland Christian School has had the opportunity to participate in a cultural exchange program for Guatemalan students, and we are excited to continue the program once again.  The Faces And Our Cultures program is designed to provide Guatemalan students the opportunity to spend 7 weeks in our community. Over the years, we have had several Guatemalan ambassadors come to our campus, and many have built lasting relationships with their host families. We are looking for host families to host this fall. Each participant will attend Zeeland for seven weeks as a full-time student and will participate in all aspects of the school day.  These student ambassadors are fluent in English and will arrive on Sunday, October 20th, and depart on Saturday, December 14th.

For More Information: Faces & Our Culture Program INFORMATION!

_________________________

TRIP is easy! // The ZCS Tuition Reducing Incentive Program is a simple way to earn "free" money on things you are already purchasing to reduce tuition at ZCS.

• Order gifts cards & e-gift cards on the RaiseRight app or online (even while you are shopping) or buy gift cards at school on Friday mornings. 
• Just click here and follow the steps to start saving right away!

Instant TRIP:  Would you like to order physical cards but don't want to wait a week or more to get them?  Instant TRIP offers 35 brands that you can purchase and take with you.  Come check it out on Fridays when school is in session 8:00-9:30 am.

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SNOWFEST- Canceled // Due to weather conditions, Snowfest has been canceled. 

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Only 7 More Sponsors Needed // We are looking for about 9 more sponsors. Since 1999, ZCS has had a sister-school relationship with GCCS in the Philippines. One way we can connect with students at GCCS is to sponsor their tuition. For only $800, a student can attend GCCS for an entire year. Our ZCS community has committed to sponsoring 65 students this year. Please contact Maria Klompmaker (mklompmaker@zcs.org) if you are interested in a full sponsorship ($800), a semester sponsorship ($400), or a term sponsorship ($200). Thank you!

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Holland Christian Boys Club Lacrosse for 3rd-8th Grade Students // Registration is open for Holland Christian's boys lacrosse club for this spring!  There is a 3rd/4th grade, 5th/6th grade, and 7th/8th grade team that is ready for your child to participate!  Early bird registration rates are through February 16 for 5/6 and 7/8 and through March 1 for 3/4.  Use the following link to register and find additional information about the club.  https://campscui.active.com/orgs/HollandChristianSchool