Week of December 15 to 19

What We Learned this Week:

Bible: We have started the King David unit this week. We learned that Saul's family grew weaker and weaker as David's family and fame only grew and became stronger. We saw Jerusalem become David's capital, and we studied the story of David bringing the ark of the covenant back to Jerusalem with much celebration.

The King David test will happen sometime in the mid to late week of January 12 to 16. To provide ample study time, I am providing the English study guide here. This study guide is meant for the parents to help support and guide their student's learning. I am providing the Spanish study guide here, and the students will get their hard copy on Monday, January 5. Lastly, here is the link to some Blooket test review games. 

Math: This week, we began our new unit. The students simplified expressions, determined if two equations were equal to each other or not, solved for an unknown variable in an equation, wrote related subtraction and addition equations, wrote out and solved equations given a word problem (addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication), and wrote related multiplication and division equations. 

I encourage the students to review their basic math facts over the break- addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Additionally, if your student needs a refresher on 3 digit by 1 digit multiplication, 2 digit by 2 digit multiplication, adding and subtracting large numbers, and long division, I think it is wise to have them review over Christmas break. The students will be taking the Math MAP NWEA Test in the second week of January, and the refresher over the break would benefit them. 

Reading: This week, the students used diagrams such as a flow chart, a timeline, and a cycle chart to visually organize information from their non-fiction texts that occur in a chronological order. They also used comparative diagrams such as a Venn diagram and a three column chart to visually organize information from their non-fiction texts that compare and contrast two things.

Just like with math, I encourage the students to continue reading during the Christmas break. They will be taking the Reading MAP NWEA Test in the first week of January. Maintaining good reading habits during the break would benefit them.

Spelling: Here is the link to the spelling list for the week of January 5 to 9!

Child's Advocacy Center for K-4:

As part of our mission to equip minds and nurture hearts to transform the world for Jesus Christ, HC works to provide students with the knowledge and skills to guard themselves in this fallen world. Part of HC’s commitment to student safety is providing counsel and resources for sexual abuse prevention and intervention from the Children’s Advocacy Center. Please see the attached informed consent letter for more information. The Children’s advocacy center will not be sharing any videos during their lessons at Holland Christian.

If you have any questions about the content of the presentation, we encourage you to reach out to the Children’s Advocacy Center. If you would like your child to not participate in the presentation, please fill out this form at least one week prior to the presentation date. HC will anticipate participation unless they receive a submitted opt-out form.

Our classroom presentation will be on Thursday, January 8th from 1:00 to 2:00.

We will do a few short classroom activities to follow up in the weeks after.

From the Office:

• Upcoming Dates:

• December 22- January 2: Christmas Break

• January 19: No School

• January 23: Report Cards

• February 13 & 16: No School

• Running Club! It's time to think about Spring activities again! Rose Park will again have a Rose Park Running Club for 3rd - 5th graders this spring. The program will run from February 17- May 2. Runners must be signed up to participate, click here!

• Sign ups are open for the Dutch Dance 2026 season! CLICK HERE to get signed up. Practice locations and times are listed on the link for each program. Registration closes on January 17th, 2026, 11:59pm. Absolutely no late registration accepted, so sign up today to Join the Dance in 2026! 

• Kirk Cousins Football Camp: June 24 + 25, 2026: 9am-3pm: Holland Christian High School → Sign Up Here // OUR FOOTBALL CAMP is designed to help young men grow in their understanding of the game while helping them to grow in leadership, faith and integrity. Competition is a great way to develop perseverance and confidence. Through team activities, drills and scrimmages, we help the campers develop their skills and their character. And we make sure they have fun!”– Kirk Cousins  

SmugMug Link

Coupon from Craig's Cruisers Link

December Progress Update

Parents, I have sent home the Progress Update for the month of December with your student today. Please take a look at it when you have a chance during the Christmas break, sign it, and return it to school with your student on Monday, January 5. Thank you for your continued partnership in making our students' education journey successful!

Dear Families,

My heart feels truly full after these past few busy weeks. The students have worked so hard this quarter, and they truly deserve this upcoming break!

I wanted to send a very special and humble thank you to each and every one of you. You have all shared your unique talents and time to make this month of December so special for our students. From the creative energy put into the door decoration contest and the thoughtful Christmas party planning, to the time spent purchasing and wrapping gifts and leading classroom activities—I feel incredibly blessed.

It was such a pleasure to see the smiles on the students' faces and hear their laughter throughout the week; that, in itself, was a beautiful gift.

I pray that you have a restful and blessed Christmas break. May we all remember that Jesus' birth is the greatest gift we could ever receive.

From my family to yours, Feliz Navidad!

Warmly,

Hannah