MM2013-02 - Zion Christian School
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MM2013-02 - Zion Christian School
Mountaineer Messenger FEBRUARY 2013 Learning & Living for the Glory of God What We’ve Been Up To... 2nd & 5th Grades Visit Meijer Gardens The 2nd and 5th graders celebrated their “Christmas Around the World” social studies unit with a field trip to Frederik Meijer Gardens. They enjoyed looking at the trees decorated to represent countries they had studied. The spider webs on the tree for Germany reminded the kids of the spiders they had made to decorate their own tree in the 5th grade classroom. The weather was beautiful for December, so students were also able to spend time exploring the outdoor Children’s Garden. Alayna V anderSte l, L & Briean na Alsum ydia Vincent, Briq uell Jip ping, 4th Grade Visits Central Reformed Church The 4th grade field trip to the Central Reformed Church in Grand Rapids is a favorite each year and this year was no exception. Students got to learn how pipe organs work and they got to hear some amazing music. Afterward, the class headed to the Grand Rapids Public Museum to learn about the three tribes of Michigan Indians. The guide was very impressed by how much information this class already knew and how excited they were to learn more about these first inhabitants of Michigan. Kindergarten Goes to the Critter Barn Reece Alsum 1 is “out of this world!” “Oink! Quack! Moo! Neigh!” This is what the critters say. Run! Flap! Cuddle! Chew! This is what the critters do. “Oooh! Ahh! Yikes! Yay” Pettit’s “critters,” watching, say! Smile! Touch! Giggle, too! This is what young learners do! Cover: Jayda Steenbergen & Audra Kaptein Micah Maartense & his grandmother We Emma Moelker & her grandfather Megan Vos & her grandmother Grandparents! Grandparents Day 2012 was a great success! We had a record number of grandparents and great-grandparents on Zion Christian’s campus to tour classrooms, visit with teachers, and – most importantly – connect with children. In our chapel time, Rev. Larry Johnson used our theme verse for this year, Psalm 126, to speak about the challenge of letting the Lord build our house. Our junior high and high school choirs and all of the elementary students sang praises to our God. It was a wonderful time of worship! After even more visiting, Jen Vos headed up a crew that served lunch to the children and our guests. Again this year, Stroo Funeral Home made that luncheon possible. The gym was full of old and young, glad to spend time together. The generations were all together, enjoying their experiences at Zion. We are so blessed! Tommy Kaptein & his grandmother nts dpare r gran Olivia & he Baker Cand y her g Friend & randf ather andparents ree & her gr Audrey Crabt 2 Geography Bee In December. Zion Christian School held its annual Geography Bee. Students in 4th through 8th grades were given quizzes to test their knowledge of God’s world and the two students with the highest scores from each grade had the privilege to participate in the School Geography Bee. The participants included Reece Alsum, Brian Braam, Grace Drew, Julian Edouard, Dana Feenstra, Thomas Tuinstra, Jonathan Vander Wall, Nolan Vander Wall, Sarah VanDijk, and Jonathan Vos. Miss Kathy Vander Jagt read questions related to U.S. and world geography, and each student carefully answered all seven questions from the preliminary round. Half of the students went on to the final round where the difficulty of the questions increased. The championship round decided Jonathan Vander Wall as the winner and Thomas Tuinstra as the runner up. All of the participants did a wonderful job. What a blessing it is to be able to learn about the incredible world that God created and then to use these gifts of knowledge in a friendly competition! & his Mikey Veurink ce ni model of Ve Brandon & Gabriel Pyper Social Studies Expo In January, Zion students showcased the many important things they’ve been learning about civics, geography, and history. There were displays and parades, singing, and acting. Additionally, the gymnasium was transformed into a huge Wax Museum, filled with nearly 50 characters from World History! link as Betsy Kendra Hesse Ross Zion students singing about those “Fifty, nifty, United States.” 3 Christmas Music Program by Mrs. Sue McCrory, Elementary Principal & 5th Grade Teacher As a teacher of young children, I know that many little ones have an innate fear of the dark. If we’re honest, even as adults we do not like the shadows and the unseen that we associate with darkness. Spiritually speaking, darkness is all around us as we navigate through a fallen world. We see the works of darkness recorded in our daily news and we deal with the darkness of our own sinful nature. Our Christmas program this year was a celebration of the coming of the Light of the World. We had the opportunity as a school body to sing joyously of the Light and to revel in the salvation from the darkness of sin. I heard the elementary choir singing “Light of God,” especially the refrain, “Holy Spirit, break through our darkness. Holy Spirit, breathe through our lives!” over and over again as they practiced. This prayer continues to echo in my mind and for this I give thanks! We need deliverance daily from the darkness of our sin. What a sweet privilege we have as believers to sing and to hear our Covenant youth sing of this Light - the glorious, perfect Light of the Lord Jesus Christ! What a comfort to know that we have not been left in darkness, to stumble about blindly into danger, disaster, and death. As John 1:4 says,“In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.” The Light has come! Merry Christmas every day! The elementary choir sings praises to God Getting to know... Wendy Telman & Christina Ybema The high school choir How do you like your eggs cooked? Favorite musical instrument New York or California New Year’s Resolution Favorite kind of cookie In baked goods Harpsichord California Drink more water & have a baby Peanut Blossom Andrew Deppe Junior Scrambled My voice California Stop drinking pop Snickerdoodle Marie Edouard 8th Grade In an omelet Cello & saxophone New York Improve at sports Oreos Jayden Dykstra 4th Grade Over medium Saxophone California Spend more time helping others Oatmeal Cream Pie Robby Schipper Kindergarten Scrambled Drums New York I don’t know what that is M&M cookies Mrs. Christina VanBeek Science Teacher 4 Since Zion Christian School opened its doors in the fall of 1999, the Lord has blessed us exceedingly! We quickly outgrew the set of portable classrooms that served as our original facility, and in 2003 we constructed and moved into our present facility in Byron Center. Today, Zion continues to experience rapid growth. Our enrollment increased by 12% in the fall of 2011 and by 14% in the fall of 2012. As a result, a second kindergarten class was added this year. With a large pre-kindergarten class enrolled currently, it appears very likely that two kindergarten sections will be needed again next year. Last summer, Zion completed the first phase in the “Building on the Foundation” campaign. This project added two classrooms to the school building and expanded two others. Future goals of the “Building on the Foundation” campaign include: • Continued expansion of the elementary wing, allowing for multiple sections of the elementary grades • Addition of an Elementary Gymnasium/Auditorium, to alleviate congestion in the existing gym • Addition of several high school classrooms, including a metal/wood shop • Expansion of the existing gymnasium and addition of proper locker rooms • Additional parking lot with a bus lane for optimized pick-ups and drop-offs • Update and optimize outdoor athletic facilities • Technological upgrades, including computers As we respond to the school’s growth and seek capital to expand our facility, we will remain committed to the foundation upon which we are standing: the supreme authority of God’s Word. We strongly believe that the Lord has blessed Zion because of our strong emphasis on the authority of Scripture, as well as our emphasis on the Reformed Faith. Within the context of a Biblical focus, we will continue to strive for academic excellence. In addition, we desire to expand without taking on significant debt to avoid jeopardizing the financial soundness of the school. Please contact Jason Heerema in the school office if you are willing to help us in our efforts. 5 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 The Mountaineer Fund represents the difference between our tuition income and overall education costs. As recently as last year, the amount budgeted for the Mountaineer Fund was approximately $350,000. However, our student population grew 14% this academic year, on the heels of 12% growth last year. Thanks to this increased enrollment and a number of cost-saving measures initiated by the board, our Mountaineer Fund has been reduced to $200,000 in the current school year. With the $120,000 we have already raised this year, the amount that remains to be raised is $80,000. Please help us reach that goal by joining us at our annual Spring Dinner on Thursday, April 25. The Dinner will be an evening of wonderful food and fellowship, a time to celebrate the ministry of Zion Christian School and thank our great God for His continued blessings. $50,000 6 Mountaineer Golf Outing Zion’s 12th Annual Golf Outing was held on September 22 at the beautiful Diamond Springs Golf Course. Due to a thunderstorm, golfers were only able to play nine holes. However, we were still able to enjoy a morning full of fun and fellowship. Thank you to the Golf Outing Sponsors and the golfers who participated in the event, which raised over $14,000 for the Mountaineer Fund! Next fall, the Golf Outing is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2013, at Diamond Springs. Be sure to mark that date on your calendars! EVENT SPONSORS Grace Bible College Arbor Gage & Tooling, Inc. Deppe Mold & Tooling, Inc. LUNCH SPONSOR GVL Excavating GOLF BALL SPONSORS DJ’s Landscape Management Premiere Granite & Stone, LLC MOUNTAINEER SPONSORS Buiten Insurance First Companies Franklin Press Helms Masonry Integrity Business Solutions John P. Sterk & Sons Painting K&H Concrete Cutting, Inc. HOLE SPONSORS Chuck’s Landscape Management Family Fare of Byron Center M&K Quality Truck Sales PRODUCTS & PRIZES Diamond Springs Golf Course Maple Hill Golf Course The Pines Golf Course Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Peter Freswick Peter Freswick graduated from Zion in 2001 as a member of Zion’s second graduating class. Next, he attended Cornerstone University, where he earned his B.S. in 2005, and Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine, where he earnied his M.D. Last spring, he completed the Helen Devos Children’s Hospital Pediatric Residency. Currently, Peter is working and studying in the Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in Nashville, TN, with a planned completion in 2015. For Peter, the long hours of a medical career are best interspersed with rejuvenating vacations! Peter enjoys spending time outdoors. In the last year alone, he camped in Canada on Lake Superior, skied in Montana, and hiked the mountains of Tennessee. When he’s not working or “roughing it,” Peter enjoys board games, hockey, and soccer. He currently attends Covenant Presbyterian Church, where he has been truly blessed by the moral and spiritual support his church provides. Peter is quick to point out how God has blessed him in many ways: “He teaches me to rely on Him for guidance, and has never misdirected my path, though it often takes hindsight for me to realize it. Professionally, He has provided education and perseverance (though 14 years post high school education is a long time!). Personally, I could not ask for a better family or group of friends.” 7 2012 Zion Auction Donors The Zion Auction Committee would like to thank those who contributed to the auction. This fall, the auction raised approximately $70,000 for the Mountaineer Fund! Thank you to those who made phone calls, talked to businesses, and helped with set-up. Without your help, this event would not be possible. Also, thank you to those who purchased items at the auction. Next fall, the auction is scheduled for October 19, 2013. Let the school office know if you’d like to be involved. Ace Hardware [Wyoming] Action Collision Service, Inc. [Grand Rapids] Advantage Animal Control [Alto] Amway Grand Plaza Hotel [Grand Rapids] Arbor Gage & Tooling, Inc. [Grand Rapids] Arnie’s Bakery and Restaurant [Grand Rapids] Beaver Island Boat Company [Charlevoix] Big O Smokehouse [Caledonia] Binder Park Zoo [Battle Creek] Bittersweet Ski Resort [Otsego] Blast Factory [Kentwood] Bless the Blooms [Caledonia] Bob’s Butcher Block [Jenison] Brann’s Steakhouse [Grandville] Brink Wood Products, Inc. [Byron Center] Broene’s Furniture [Allendale] Build-A-Bear Workshop [St. Louis, MO] Buist Electric [Byron Center] Byron Center Chiropractic Byron Center Meats Byron Family Restaurant Caledonia Farmers’ Elevator Camp Bow Wow [Hudsonville] Carabba’s Italian Grill [Grandville] CareLinc Medical Supply [Grand Rapids] Chateau Chantal [Traverse City] Chemical Bank [Byron Center] Cherie Inn [Grand Rapids] Cherry Valley Concrete [Caledonia] Cherry Valley Stove & Saw [Caledonia] Cindy’s Hair Care - Jenison [Jenison] Cinncinati Zoo [Cincinnati, OH] Clementine’s [South Haven] Comfort Suites [Grandville] Compaan Door of West Michigan [Holland] Cook Funeral and Cremation Services Corner Sales [Byron Center] Costco Warehouse [Grandville] Country Needleworks [Jenison] Culvers - 54th St. [Wyoming] Curves [Wyoming] Cutlerville Shoe Repair [Grand Rapids] D & D Mobile Locksmith [Byron Center] D.J.’s Landscape [Grand Rapids] DeHaan Tile & Flooring [Grand Rapids] Deppe Mold & Tooling [Grandville] Design One Salon & Spa [Grandville] Detroit Lions [Allen Park] Detroit Red Wings Detroit Tigers, Inc Detroit Zoo [Royal Oak] Diamond Springs Golf Course [Hamilton] Double JJ Resort [Rothbury] Dykstra’s Auto Service, Inc. [Hudsonville] Edward Jones - Maggie Doornewerd [Spring Lake] Elder’s Appliance [Grandville] Etna Supply Company [Grand Rapids] Excel Office Interiors [Grand Rapids] Express Care Lube & Car Wash [Wyoming] Fair Oaks Farms [Fair Oaks, IN] Family Video [Wyoming] Farmer’s Co-op Elevator Co. [Hudsonville] Farmstead Inn & Conference Center [Shipshewana] Fields Fabrics [Grand Rapids] Fillmore Equipment [Jenison] First Companies [Grand Rapids] Flier’s [Byron Center] Forest Hill Foods [Grand Rapids] Fortune Chef Restaurant [Caledonia] Franklin Press [Wyoming] Gemmen’s Inc. [Hudsonville] Gerrit’s Appliance Inc. [Wyoming] Gilmore Car Museum [Hickory Corners] Gingham Sisters [Lake Odessa] Gleneagle Golf Club [Hudsonville] GM Buck Pipe Organs Inc. [Grand Rapids] Gordon Food Service [Grand Rapids] Grand Health Partners [Grand Rapids] Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Grand Rapids Griffins Grand Rapids Symphony [Grand Rapids] Grandville Floral [Grandville] Green Bay Packers - Lambeau Field Atrium [WI] Green Valley Agricultural, Inc. [Caledonia] Groenink’s Elevator & Hardware [Nunica] Gymnastics Unlimited [Hudsonville] Haan Jewelers [Byron Center] Heffron Farms [Belding] Heidi Christines Salon & Spas [Caledonia] Helms Masonry Inc. [Byron Center] Henry Ford Museum [Dearborn] High Grade Materials [Grand Rapids] Holland Community Aquatic Center Holland Special Delivery [Hudsonville] Horizon Complex [Jenison] Houseman’s Ice Cream [Byron Center] Hudsonville Grille Hudsonville Lanes Huizen’s Furniture of Galewood Inc. [Wyoming] Integrated Exteriors [Grand Rapids] Integrity Business Solutions [Grand Rapids] j b johnson photography [Hudsonville] Jan’s Unique Creations [Hudsonville] Jenison Podiatry PC [Jenison] John G. Shedd Aquarium [Chicago, IL] Joymar Inc Carwash [Grand Rapids] Judd’s Body Shop [Byron Center] Jurgens & Holtvluwer [Grandville] Just Simply Baby [Oxford, GA] Kapteyn Farm [Byron Center] Kenowa Auto Supply [Byron Center] Kentucky Horse Park [Lexington, KY] Kentwood Office Furniture [Breton] [Grand Rapids] Kidder Safari [Grand Rapids] Koetsier Greenhouse [Grand Rapids] Kraayeveld Law Offices PC [Grand Rapids] Kroll Furnace Co. Inc. [Hudsonville] Lamphear Service Company [Grandville] Landscape Impressions [Caledonia] Laninga Appliance [Byron Center] Lumberman’s [Wyoming] M & M Tasty Treats - TCBY [Grand Rapids] Mac Wood’s Scenic Dune Rides [Mears] Macatawa Bank [Holland] Macy’s [Grandville] Maggie Doornewerd [Spring Lake] Main Street Sales, Inc. [Lowell] Maly’s [Grand Rapids] Mani’s Photography [Jenison] Maple Hill Golf Course [Grandville] Marcusse Construction [Allendale] Meijer - 54th Street [Wyoming] Meyer Music [Grand Rapids] Michigan State [East Lansing] Midwest Sign Company [Byron Center] Model Drug and Apothecary Gift Shop [Holland] Monelli’s Italian Restaurant [Wyoming] Monterey Grille [Caledonia] Museum of Science and Industry [Chicago, IL] Naked Plates Studio [Grand Rapids] Napa Auto Parts (Division) [Grand Rapids] Napa Auto Supply [Caledonia] Nelis’ Dutch Village [Holland] Nichole’s Creations [Jenison] Northwestern Mutual Life [Grand Rapids] Old Pike Farm [Holland] Olive Garden Italian Restaurant [Grandville] On the Border [Grandville] Paint-A-Pot [Holland] Panopoulos Salons [Byron Center] Paul Streelman Photography [Grandville] Peek-a-Boutique [Holland] Pet Supplies Plus [Wyoming] Pilgrim’s Run Golf Club [Eau Claire] Dr. Mark Powell [Jenison] Premier Granite & Stone, LLC [Wyoming] Prince Christmas Trees [West Olive] Quality Vacuum [Grand Haven] Queen Bee Quilt Shop [Grand Rapids] Rainbow Grill [Grandville] Redeemer Books [Caledonia] Reformed Book Outlet [Hudsonville] Repcolite Paints [Jenison] Richard Engels Jewelers, Inc. [Grandville] Roeda Studios [Grand Rapids] Rozema’s Car Care Center [Hudsonville] Russ’ Restaurant [Cutlerville] Russel & Ballard Jewelry [Wyoming] Scholastic Book Fairs [Caledonia] Gary Scott Dentistry [Caledonia] Seif Chevrolet [Caledonia] Senator Mark Jansen [Lansing] 7 Seven’s Paint & Wallpaper [Grandville] The Shack [White Cloud] Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry [Mackinaw City] Sierra Sands Family Lodge at the Dunes [Mears] Silver Bullet Firearms [Wyoming] Smith-Owen Sewing & Quilting [Grand Rapids] Southkent Veterinary Hospital [Caledonia] Splash Universe/Amish Country Inn [Shipshewana] Starlite Kitchens & Baths [Byron Center] State Farm Ins. - Ken Jipping [Hudsonville] State Farm Ins. - Katherine Sullivan [Jenison] Steenstra’s Bakery [Grandville] Stehouwer Frozen Foods, Inc. [Grand Rapids] John P. Sterk & Sons [Jenison] Strider’s [Grandville] Stroo Funeral Home, Inc. [Grand Rapids] Superior Plumbing [Byron Center] Suzanne Reyenga - Lia Sophia Consultant [Allendale] Swierenga Jewelers [Caledonia] Talsma Furniture [Byron Center] Target - Clyde Park [Wyoming] Tillema Sales & Service, Inc. [Byron Center] Tires 2000 [Caledonia] Town & Country Group [Zeeland] True Vine Creations [Hudsonville] United Bank [Byron Center] Van Andel & Flikkema [Grand Rapids] Vander Veen’s Dutch Store [Wyoming] Gord VanLaan Excavating [Moline] Veldink Construction [Hudsonville] Verduin & Sons [Caledonia] W.W. Greenhouses, Inc. [Hudsonville] WalMart [Grandville] Warm Fuzzies [Caledonia] Wesseling & Brackmann [Hudsonville] West Michigan Whitecaps [Comstock Park] Woodways [Grand Rapids] World Mission Thrift [Grandville] Ybema Farm [Hopkins] YMCA of Grand Rapids [Grand Rapids] Zeeland Schwinn Cycle & Fitness 8 Jon De Jong Joe Vos Katie Suwyn Alliance League All-Conference Athletes Boys Soccer Girls Volleyball First Team Jon De Jong First Team Stephanie Kuiper Katie Suwyn Second Team Joe Vos Honorable Mention Levi Pasma 9 Second Team Samantha Kuiper Honorable Mention Gina Oosterhouse Stephanie Kuiper Conference Champions Congratulations to the Varsity Volleyball team for claiming the Alliance League Championship this fall! The Volleyball team also won the Grace Christian and the Zion Christian Tournaments. Zion Distinctives Several years ago, members of the Zion constituency met to formulate a document that would encompass the specific ways in which Zion seeks to be distinct as a Christian school committed to the Reformed Faith. Borne out of this discussion was the formulation of several statements. These statements may be divided into three sections: Authority of Scripture, Reformed Heritage, and School Life, Academics, and Atmosphere. Each issue of the Messenger will list one of our ‘distinctives’ as a means of reminding us and our constituency of the primary tenets that are critical to a solidly Reformed, Christian education. Mountaineer Pi Run/Walk Saturday, April 20, 2013 9:00am Zion Christian School Come for the race, stay for the dessert! After triumphantly crossing the finish line of this 5K race, reward yourself with a delicious piece of pie. Why is it called a “Pi Run?” A 5K is 3.1 miles. Pi is the number 3.14. That’s almost the same thing. Basically, we’re looking for any reason to combine running and dessert! Register today! www.zionchristian.net/ athletics/mountaineer-pi-run Cost Section: Reformed Heritage Tenet: Salvation is by particular and effectual sovereign grace alone, through faith alone, through the active and passive obedience of Christ alone. $20 until March 15 $25 until April 19 $30 on race day The entire list of ‘distinctives’ may be viewed on the Academics link of our website. All proceeds benefit the Mountaineer Athletic Boosters School Play: The Curious Savage This spring, Zion will present its first school play, The Curious Savage, by John Patrick. We’re excited about this new opportunity for Zion students to use their God-given talents! The students in the cast are already hard at work in rehearsals. They are showing great promise as they memorize their lines and explore the characters and themes of the play. Here are two corr ections to in the Zion cookbo recipes ok: Page 45—Peac h Fluff Jello—Ad d 8 oz cream chee se to the ingredie nts Page 240—Fros ted Peanut Butte r Bars—Frosting should include 1/3 cup milk, not 1 tsp If you find other needed correctio ns, email Becky VanL aan at pbvanlaan@hotm ail.com The Curious Savage introduces us to Mrs. Ethel P. Savage, who has been left ten million dollars by her late-husband. She wants to give most of this inheritance away. However, her scheming, grownThe play cast pose up step-children – eager to get their hands on this s for a pic ture durin money – commit Mrs. Savage to a sanatorium, hoping g rehears al she will “come to her senses.” In the sanatorium, Mrs. Savage meets a collection of eccentric social misfits who befriend her and help her regain her freedom. Full of memorable characters and unexpected plot twists, The Curious Savage is a laugh-out-loud comedy that also contains meaningful insights into the human condition and lessons about kindness, gentleness, and selflessness. The Curious Savage will be presented at Grandville Middle School, located at 3535 Wilson Avenue, at 7:00pm on March 22 & 23. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students. To purchase tickets, stop by Zion’s office, call (616) 878-9472, or email [email protected]. 10 Non-Profit U.S. Postage Paid Prststd Byron Center, MI 49315 Permit No. 16 7555 Byron Center Ave Byron Center, MI 49315 (616) 878-9472 www.zionchristian.net Address Service Requested Mark Your Calendars: WHATWHENTIMEWHERE Open HouseMarch 76:30-8:00pmZion School Play March 22 & 23 7:00pm Grandville Middle School Mountaineer Pi Run April 20 9:00am Zion Spring DinnerApril 256:00pmZion Spring Music Program May 8 7:00pm 1st Byron CRC Early Childhood Quick Facts Preschool Pre-Kindergarten Meeting Times T & R, 8:15-10:45 M & W, 8:15-3:15 Begin Date September 17, 2013 September 16, 2013 End Date May 15, 2014 May 14, 2014 Age Requirement Age 4 by December 1 Age 4 by September 1 Cost $900 $2,125 Payment Options Prepay 10 Montly Automated Account Debits 10 Monthly Invoices Mrs. Proud fit & her pre school stu dents To obtain a brochure about our Early Childhood Programs, call the office or visiting our website. To obtain an Application for Enrollment, call (616) 878-9472 or go to www.zionchristian.net/admissions/enrollment to print an application.
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