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Around The House
February 5, 2016
Winter Parent/Teacher Conferences
Winter conferences will be held February 9-11, 2016. Conferences are mandatory, and
school will be in session regular hours on conference days.
Pre-K-8th grade students may not attend winter conferences. 8th Grade Babysitting
will be available on Tuesday, February 9, and Thursday, February 11, only in the Gym
for donation. This is a Washington D.C. trip fundraiser.
Pre-K conferences ONLY are Monday, February 8, 4:00-6:00 p.m., and there is no PreK on Thursday, February 11.
High school students and their parents will meet with the student’s advisory teacher.
The advisory teacher will have information from each classroom teacher about the
student’s progress. Advisory teachers will contact parents to schedule the conference.
Conferences will be held:
Tuesday, February 9, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 10, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 11, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday and Monday, February 12 and 15, NO SCHOOL-Winter Break
Conferencias de Invierno entre Padres y Profesores
Conferencias Padres/Maestros se llevará a cabo los dias 9-11 de febrero de 2016. Las
Conferencias son obligatorias. La escuela estará en sesión durante horas regulares en
los días de la conferencia.
Los estudiantes de los PK – 8vo grados no pueden asistir a las conferencias de
invierno. Tendremos disponible cuido de niñera el martes 9 de febrero y el jueves, 11
de febrero en la sala de culto de la familia para la donación de 8vo grado. Este es un
evento para recaudar fondos para el viaje a Washington DC. Los maestros enviarán
citas de conferencias a casa con los estudiantes el viernes 23 de enero.
Pre-K SOLAMENTE La tarde del lunes, 8 de febrero de 4:00-6:00 PM. 11 de febrero
del viernes, no hay escuela Pre-K.
Los estudiantes de secundaria y sus padres se reunirán con el maestro asesor del
estudiante. El maestro asesor tundra la información de cada maestro sobre el progreso
del estudiante. Maestros de asesoramiento pondrán en contacto con los padres para
programar la conferencia.
Conferencias Young 5-12vo grado:
La noche del martes, 9 de febrero de 6:00 - 8:30
La tarde del miércoles, 10 de febrero de 2:00 - 5:00
La tarde del jueves, 11 de febrero de 4:00 - 7:00
12 y 15 de febrero del viernes y lunes, NO HAY ESCUELA
K-8 Literacy
At Potter’s House we have been focusing on helping our students to develop critical
reading skills. Our literacy scores are continually improving, and now we are excited to
be able to show parents how to help cultivate those skills at home.
During conferences, parents can stop by our literacy table on the first floor to learn very
cool and effective ways to read with their children at home. Our AmeriCorps workers
Grace and Ava will be teaching these skills at the K-8 building:
Wednesday, February 10, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 11, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
We have seen students make great strides using these practices, and they only take
about 5 minutes to learn.
Free Piano
A generous donor has a piano to give to a family who needs one. It's a 40-year old
Grinnell Brothers piano. It was tuned 4 years ago, and is in good shape. Dimensions
are: 60" wide, 25" deep, and 40" tall. You would need to pick up. Please contact Judy
in Development at [email protected] or 616-241-5220 if interested.
High School Chicken Dinner Fundraiser
When:
Time:
Where:
Menu:
Tickets:
February 15, 2016
5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Potter’s House High School Gym
Grilled Chicken, Roasted Redskin Potatoes, Southern Style Green Beans,
Roll, Bottled Water, and a trip to the Ice Cream Sundae Bar
$10 each or $40 for families of 5 or more (you must have a ticket to eat).
Purchase tickets from a high school student or in the high school office.
Master Calendar Week-at-a-Glance
Monday, February 8, 2016
● 8:30-9:30 a.m. Moms in Prayer, Church Prayer Room
● 3:30 p.m. High School Bowling at Forest Hills Northern
● 4:00-8:00 p.m. Pre-K only Parent/Teacher Conferences
● 4:00 p.m. 7th Girls Basketball vs. Algoma Christian
● 4:30 p.m. The Potter’s House Board Meeting
● 5:00 p.m. 8th Girls Basketball vs. New Branches
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
● 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sophomore Class Statesmanship Institute
● 1:00-3:30 p.m. MS Ice Skating Rosa Parks Circle
● 6:00-8:30 p.m. K-12th Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences
● 6:00-8:30 p.m. 8th Grade Babysitting, Worship Room
● 6:00 p.m. Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Algoma Christian (Location TBD)
● 7:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Algoma Christian (Location TBD)
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
● 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 2nd-3rd Grand Friends Tea, Church
● 1:15 p.m. High School Dismissal
● 2:00-5:00 p.m. K-12th Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences
● 4:00 p.m. High School Bowling vs. Orchard View, at Park Center Lanes
Thursday, February 11, 2016
● Pre-K Only – No School
● 4:00-7:00 p.m. K-12th Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences
● 4:00-7:00 p.m. 8th Grade Babysitting, Worship Room
Friday, February 12, 2016
● Mid-Winter Break – NO SCHOOL
● 4:00 p.m. 7th/8th Girls Basketball vs. Zion Christian
● 4:00 p.m. JV Boys Basketball vs. Kalamazoo Heritage (Location TBD)
● 5:30 p.m. Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Kalamazoo Heritage (Location TBD)
● 7:00 p.m. Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Kalamazoo Heritage (Location TBD)
Monday, February 15, 2016
● Mid-Winter Break – NO SCHOOL
● 4:15 p.m. JV Boys Basketball at Tri-Unity
● 7:00 p.m. Varsity Girls Basketball at Tri-Unity
8th Grade Babysitting
Put these dates on the calendar now!
Friday, March 18, and Friday, April 29
● Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
● Where: The Potter’s House Elementary/Middle School
● Who: Children potty trained to 11 years
● Cost: $5 per child / max of $20 per family
● Proceeds support the 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C.
Free for Families
No need for a sitter. Bring the kids with you!
With the Grand Rapids Symphony’s new Free for Families program, students ages 718 are able to attend select GR Symphony concerts for free with the purchase of an
adult ticket.
Free for Family concert tickets are available for:
● Richard and Helen DeVos Classical Series
● Fox Motors Pops Series
● DTE Energy Foundation Family Series
Purchase Free for Families tickets through the GRS Ticket office only. Tickets must be
purchased in advance. By phone: 616/454-9451 x 4 or in person: 300 Ottawa Ave. NW,
Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Free for Families tickets are not available online, or
at the door.
Terms of Sale
Free for Families offers complimentary admission in seating levels 1-4 to kids in high
school or younger when accompanied by a regular-price adult ticket (offer excludes
senior and other discounts). Up to two (2) Free for Families tickets are available per
regular-price adult ticket. For students outside of the ages of participation in Free for
Families, Student Passport tickets are available.
GR Symphony concerts are not recommended for children under 7 years or who are
unable to sit quietly for the duration of a concert.
Additional restrictions may apply. Availability is subject to change without notice.
Tickets available while supplies last.
Program support provided by: Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation.