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In This Issue

JUNE 2017

▪ Big News about Our Latest Accomplishments
▪ 2016-17: Our Year in Review
▪ Calvary in the News
Big News about Our Latest Accomplishments
2016-17: Our Year in Review
Calvary in the News
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Giving Thanks for Many Momentous Achievements

By Bryan Walker, Executive Director

In case you didn't yet hear the news, we have some major accomplishments to share...

ACSI ACCREDITATION - A BIG SUCCESS
A big congratulations to CSH on the news that the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) granted us a unanimous approval on our accreditation request. Our accreditation has been renewed for the maximum amount -- 5 years! This is a wonderful testimony to the hard work our entire community has put into this important process.

CSH SPRING AUCTION - A QUICK RECAP
The recent Spring Auction was much fun and we enjoyed a night of good food and friends. God's blessings were abundant throughout the evening. Set up in the beautiful Laketown Golf and Conference Center, the event raised approximately $68,000 through the auctions and with event sponsors! A big "Thank You" for being part of this great evening -- and we hope you're able to join us in Spring 2018 for another exciting auction event.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - VISION BANQUET
I am working with our Administrative Team and the CSH Board as we develop a long-term vision for Calvary Schools of Holland. With great prayer, we have started working with an architectural firm as we look at our current buildings and campuses to see how we can best use the incredible resources God has given us in the future years. At the Vision Banquet, we'll reveal our long-term plans for CSH as well as renderings of our campuses and buildings to see how we can continue on our life-long quest to be a greater school as we teach and prepare students, and as we coordinate with families and churches to help students develop an unquenchable desire to love and serve Christ. The CSH Vision Banquet is scheduled for Friday, October 13.

INCENTIVE PROGRAM - WE LOVE REFERRALS
Did you know Calvary offers a tuition discount for current families who refer new students to our school? For each new family you refer who enrolls their student(s) at Calvary for the upcoming school year, your family will receive a $500 tuition discount. This summer, we invite you to consider those you know who might be interested in joining our school family. We still have room in our classes so send your friends and family our way!

On behalf of all our teachers, administrators and Board members, we thank you for trusting in us each day as we have the incredible opportunity to educate, lead and mentor your children -- and as we watch them grow as young people. What a pleasure to serve you and your family. Have a safe and wonderful summer, and congratulations to the Class of 2017!

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A Year in Review: Moments to Remember

By CSH Staff

What an amazing year this has been! God has accomplished so much at Calvary Schools this year...

▪ Our new middle school launched at Plasman campus with a new dedicated space in the south wing, new furniture, and a new outdoor pergola.
▪ Plasman campus completed the full launch of Ambleside Charlotte Mason curriculum for grades K4 through 7th grade.
Our new middle school launched at Plasman campus with a new dedicated space in the south wing, new furniture, and a new outdoor pergola.
Plasman campus completed the full launch of Ambleside Charlotte Mason curriculum for grades K4 through 7th grade.
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▪ Middle and high school Power Plus students served our community at Compassionate Heart Ministry, Africa’s Child, Holland Rescue Mission, Vanderbilt Charter School, Habitat for Humanity, Appledorn Assisted Living Center, Heartland Health Care Center, Fountain View Retirement Village, Vista Springs Assisted Living, Plasman campus, and local churches.
▪ We launched the first year of our Calvary football program in a co-op with Tri-unity Christian School, finishing the year as Regional Champs!
Middle and high school Power Plus students served our community at Compassionate Heart Ministry, Africa’s Child, Holland Rescue Mission, Vanderbilt Charter School, Habitat for Humanity, Appledorn Assisted Living Center, Heartland Health Care Center, Fountain View Retirement Village, Vista Springs Assisted Living, Plasman campus, and local churches.
We launched the first year of our Calvary football program in a co-op with Tri-unity Christian School, finishing the year as Regional Champs!
2016-17 Year in review 4
▪ Students in all grades made tracks around West Michigan, taking in sights and getting hands-on experiences at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, DeGraaf Nature Center, Van Raalte Farm, Meijer Gardens, Western Michigan National College Fair, ArtPrize, Camp Kidwell, John Ball Zoo, Beechpoint Camp, Outdoor Discovery Center, the submarine in Muskegon, Saugatuck Dunes, The Museum of Science and Industry, Gentex, and the Holland Police Department!
▪ Our Calvary community made 1,400 apple pies for our annual athletic department apple pie fundraiser in November.
Students in all grades made tracks around West Michigan, taking in sights and getting hands-on experiences at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, DeGraaf Nature Center, Van Raalte Farm, Meijer Gardens, Western Michigan National College Fair, ArtPrize, Camp Kidwell, John Ball Zoo, Beechpoint Camp, Outdoor Discovery Center, the submarine in Muskegon, Saugatuck Dunes, The Museum of Science and Industry, Gentex, and the Holland Police Department!
Our Calvary community made 1,400 apple pies for our annual athletic department apple pie fundraiser in November.
2016-17 Year in review 5
▪ We received a donation of 5 computers and 8 arduino boards toward launching our 7th grade coding course next year.
▪ We offered 14 classes for Winterim, each centered around spiritual and academic objectives, from Aeronautics and Drones to Self-Defense and Fencing. There were also five internships for high schoolers, taking place at Plasman campus, local businesses, and in Detroit.
▪ Girls Volleyball finished their season as Conference and District Champs.
We received a donation of 5 computers and 8 arduino boards toward launching our 7th grade coding course next year.
We offered 14 classes for Winterim, each centered around spiritual and academic objectives, from Aeronautics and Drones to Self-Defense and Fencing. There were also five internships for high schoolers, taking place at Plasman campus, local businesses, and in Detroit.
Girls Volleyball finished their season as Conference and District Champs.
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▪ We welcomed Holland Mayor Nancy DeBoer and representatives from Holland Rescue Mission, Central Wesleyan Church and Calvary Baptist Church at our National Day of Prayer event.
▪ Plasman campus rolled out the expansion of Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten offerings for next year to accommodate full days for our youngest students.
▪ Our high school robotics team finished in the top 5 at the GVSU Robotics Tournament, qualifying for the state tournament in Saginaw.
We welcomed Holland Mayor Nancy DeBoer and representatives from Holland Rescue Mission, Central Wesleyan Church and Calvary Baptist Church at our National Day of Prayer event.
Plasman campus rolled out the expansion of Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten offerings for next year to accommodate full days for our youngest students.
Our high school robotics team finished in the top 5 at the GVSU Robotics Tournament, qualifying for the state tournament in Saginaw.
▪ We launched a beginning band for 5th grade students.
▪ Laketown students performed in our very own production of Wizard of Oz, under the direction of Ms. Stacia Firebaugh.
▪ A brand new baseball field was constructed at our Laketown campus and is scheduled to open next year.
▪ Girls Basketball advanced to the District Championship game, and Emma Jo Wedeven won All Area 1st Team and All State Honorable Mention.
▪ Boys Basketball won the Conference Championship and advanced to the District Finals. Ian Davis won All Conference 1st Team.
▪ Calvary sent four representatives to the High School Honors Band event at Hope College. Three students were nominated and Band Director Melissa Johnson was invited to guest conduct.
▪ Volunteers completed many new Plasman campus renovations, including a new 4th grade classroom, library alcoves, newly painted hallways and classrooms, in addition to new framed artwork, maps and other decor that reflects our model of education. There is also a new boiler, ready to be installed.
▪ 21 students earned college credit while in high school through our Dual Enrollment program.
▪ College-level coding seminars were conducted at Laketown campus by a team of college students from South Carolina.
We launched a beginning band for 5th grade students.
Laketown students performed in our very own production of Wizard of Oz, under the direction of Ms. Stacia Firebaugh.
A brand new baseball field was constructed at our Laketown campus and is scheduled to open next year.
Girls Basketball advanced to the District Championship game, and Emma Jo Wedeven won All Area 1st Team and All State Honorable Mention.
Boys Basketball won the Conference Championship and advanced to the District Finals. Ian Davis won All Conference 1st Team.
Calvary sent four representatives to the High School Honors Band event at Hope College. Three students were nominated and Band Director Melissa Johnson was invited to guest conduct.
Volunteers completed many new Plasman campus renovations, including a new 4th grade classroom, library alcoves, newly painted hallways and classrooms, in addition to new framed artwork, maps and other decor that reflects our model of education. There is also a new boiler, ready to be installed.
21 students earned college credit while in high school through our Dual Enrollment program.
College-level coding seminars were conducted at Laketown campus by a team of college students from South Carolina.

These are just a few of the MANY achievements of our students and staff. We want to thank our Calvary family for all of your hard work to make this year a success. A big thanks goes out to all the many volunteers who helped with construction, cleaning, painting, decorating, hosting, taking tickets, selling concessions, chaperoning field trips, taking pictures, making apple pies, donating auction items, setting up and tearing down for events, blessing our staff with gifts, and the countless other ways you have served our community. We are so thankful for all the ways God has blessed Calvary this year, and we look forward to many more things to come! Have a wonderful summer!

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Put this on the calendar!

June 9
Report cards emailed for Laketown students

June 15
Report cards emailed for Plasman students

August 9
Sports teams can begin practice for Fall sports

August 21-22
Book sale at Laketown campus

August 29
All CSH Families End-of-Summer Get Together (more details to come)

September 5
First Day of School

Click here for a detailed school calendar.

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Calvary in the news
▪ City of Holland Mayor Nancy DeBoer opened the CSH National Day of Prayer event in prayer for our local, state and national government.
▪ Plasman students marched in the annual Kinderparade at Tulip Time, riding bikes and carrying their handmade art projects.
▪ 21 Calvary seniors graduated. Learn about their big plans here.
City of Holland Mayor Nancy DeBoer opened the CSH National Day of Prayer event in prayer for our local, state and national government.
Plasman students marched in the annual Kinderparade at Tulip Time, riding bikes and carrying their handmade art projects.
21 Calvary seniors graduated. Learn about their big plans here.
 
 
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