1301 5th Street P.O. Box 550

Hull, IA 51239

Phone: 712-439-2273 Fax: 888-990-0581

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The mission of Hull Christian School is to educate covenant children in the light of God’s Word, preparing them for a life of Christian discipleship,

responsible stewardship and humble service in His kingdom.

CALENDAR

Monday, October 2

7 PM Education Committee

Tuesday, October 3

7 PM Promotion Committee

Wednesday, October 4

Pink Out Day for Cancer Awareness and “Healthy State” Walk

Thurs/Fri, October 5 & 6

Heartland Convention

(No School)

Monday, October 9

5-7 PM Pizza Ranch Community Impact Night

Monday, October 16

8-11 AM SRO Pollema visit 12 PM Foundation Meeting

6 PM Finance Committee

7 PM Board Meeting

Tuesday, October 17

Vision Screening (K-5) (6-8 by parent request)

Monday, October 23

Interscholastic Speech

Tuesday, October 24

7:00 PM 3rd-6th Grade Reformation Program

Friday, October 27

2:25 PM Dismissal 1st Quarter Ends

Thursday, November 2

5-7 PM HCS Soup Supper

Mon/Tues, November 6/7

Parent/Teacher Conferences

11:55 AM Dismissal

Friday, November 10

No School

October 2017 Volume 104, Issue 3

Knightly News

Website

www.hullchristian.com

CHAPEL THEME—Every year, Hull Christian has a chapel theme that all the monthly chapels are centered around. This year’s theme is “Reformation 500” as we remember the 500th anniversary of the Reformation! The theme verse is Ephesians 2:8a, “For by grace you have been saved through faith.” Each chapel will have a different class/teacher in charge that will focus on an aspect of the reformation. Our September chapel was a kickoff for the year. Mrs. Westra, Mrs. Feenstra and Mrs. Negen along with Kindergarten and 5th grade students sang songs, had a responsive reading, and gave object lessons to introduce what the reformation is as well as introducing the first of 5 “Solas” - Solus Christus (Christ alone). The monthly themes and verses this year are the following: October: Martin Luther (Mrs. Boer/PK & Mrs. Van Maanen) November: Grace Alone (Sola Gratia) (Mr. Hartbecke/4th Grade; Mr. Ten Pas) December: Faith Alone (Sola Fide) (Mrs. Waterman/6th Grade; Mrs. Boer/PK) January: Scripture Alone (Sola Scriptura) (Mrs. Raman/3rd Grade; Mrs. Fedders/ 2nd Grade) February: John Calvin (Mrs. Davelaar/7th Grade; Mrs. Louwerse) March: Glory to God - “to the glory of God alone” (Soli Deo Gloria) (Mrs. Horstman/1st Grade; Mrs. Ten Pas) April: Reformation Today (Mr. Westra/8th Grade; Mrs. Horstman/1st Grade) To the right is a symbol that Luther designed representing his theology. Luther explained this symbol in the following way: First, there is a black cross in a heart that remains it’s natural color. This is to remind me that it is faith in the Crucified One that saves us. Anyone who believes from the heart will be justified (Romans 10:10). It is a black cross, which mortifies and causes pain, but it leaves the heart its natural color. It doesn’t destroy nature, that is to say, it does not kill us but keeps us alive, for the just shall live by faith in the Crucified One (Romans 1:17). The heart should stand in the middle of a white rose. This is to show that faith gives joy, comfort, and peace—it puts the believer into a white, joyous rose. Faith does not give peace and joy like the world gives (John 14:27). This is why the rose must be white, not red. White is the color of the spirits and angels (cf. Matthew 28:3; John 20:12). This rose should stand in a sky-

blue field, symbolizing that a joyful spirit and faith is a beginning of heavenly, future joy, which begins now, but is grasped in hope, not yet fully revealed. Around the field of blue is a golden ring to symbolize that blessedness in heaven lasts forever and has no end. Heavenly blessedness is exquisite, beyond all joy and better than any possessions, just as gold is the most valuable and precious metal. (From: Letter from Martin Luther to Lazarus Spengler, July 8, 1530 [WA Br 5:445]; tr. P. T. McCain) (Taken from lutheranreformation.org)

Board Notes—September 2016

1. Doug Pollema opened with devotions. 2. Principal’s Report given by Mr. Ten Pas. 3. Committee Reports

♦School Improvement Team MMS to follow the proposed school improvement plan.

♦Education Committee MMS to officially change school colors to

navy and white.

The work of all the committees was supported and approved.

4. Old Business ♦Reviewed Board Policies #5100-#5125.

5. New Business

♦Discussed the Board Symposium that had been led by Dr. Frost

6. The meeting was closed with prayer. MMS = Motion Made and Sustained

Principal’s Challenge

Each year Mr. Ten Pas comes up with a unique and fun idea of something he will do that will help raise money for the auction. He has lived in a tent on the roof, rode 100 miles on a bike, been taped to the wall, drove around on a toy tractor, wore a Vikings Jersey as an avid Packer fan, etc. This year, our city slicker Principal has decided to become a cowboy! This coming Wednesday, October 4 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Mr. Ten Pas can be found riding a horse around the school building and surround area. Come cheer him on and give him a “yee haw”!

CHURCH OFFERINGS 2017-2018

As of September 25, 2017 Church Goal Received Balance

Hull 1st CRC $92,400 $30,000 $62,400

Hull Hope CRC $65,800 $11,875 $53,925

Rock Valley Trinity CRC $1,400 $ 1,400 $ 0

Rock Valley URC $ 4,200 $ 0 $ 4,200

Sioux Center Bethel $ 7,000 $ 0 $ 7,000

Sioux Center Bridge $ 8,400 $ 2,110 $ 6,290

Sioux Center Faith $ 2,800 $ 0 $ 2,800

Sioux Center First $ 4,200 $4,200 $ 0

Sioux Center URC $ 7,000 $ 0 $ 7,000 Thank you for your support of Christian Education!

Donating to NICSTO Hull Christian and Western Christian are continuing to collect money for the Northwest Iowa Christian Schools Tuition Organization (NICSTO). This money helps families with tuition assistance. In exchange for your donation you will receive a 65% tax credit on your Iowa income tax (C Corps, S Corps, LLC and Partnerships are also eligible for STO tax credits). It can also be claimed as a deduction on your federal income tax. If you are interested in donating to this fund please contact Randy Ten Pas (439-2273) at Hull Christian or Wes Fopma (439-1013) at WCHS.

Rally Day Supper & Sale Many of you attended the recent Rally Day Supper and Sale. Your financial support was greatly appreciated! We have received over $58,000 from the sale, supper, and additional donations! We praise and thank God for the generous bidding and giving of the HCS constituents and local businesses. Thank you to the students and parents who donated towards the class baskets, concession stand, or worked the night of the event; to room parents who put the class baskets together; to the businesses and individuals who donated items to be auctioned at the sale or sponsored our event with financial donations; and to the many who attended the sale and supper. We want to acknowledge the hard work and effort of the cooks, Board, auctioneers, Promotion Committee, and Finance Committee! Thank you to all who helped make this an enjoyable and financially successful evening. Northwest Iowa Christian School Tuition Organization

CONTRIBUTION MEMO

This completed memo must accompany your contribution. A formal Iowa Tax Credit Certificate will be sent to you in

early January 2018. _____________________________________________ Taxpayer/Corporation Name _____________________________________________ Date of Contribution _____________________________________________ Amount of Contribution _____________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________ City State Zip Code _____________________________________________ Social Security Number or Taxpayer I.D. Number _____________________________________________ Name of the school you would like to be the beneficiary of

the donation

Your contribution may be mailed or delivered to one of the

following addresses: NICSTO OR Hull Christian School 204 Kentucky Ave NW 1301 5th Street Orange City, Iowa 51041 PO Box 550

Hull, IA 51239

Give a Book

Thank you to Larry and Marcia Hoekstra for the donation in honor of their grandson Jackson Hoekstra's 9th birthday! Jackson chose the book All For Me and None for All. Thank you also to Doug & Sandy Pollema for the donation in honor of their grandson Bryson Pollema’s 6th birthday! Bryson chose Berenstain Bears and the Golden Rule. Please contact Mrs. Rozeboom if you would like to honor a special person with our "Give-a-Book" program!

Memorial Gifts

We would like to thank everyone who gave gifts to Hull Christian School in memory of the following individuals: Bernard Krommendyk, Bernice Van Maanen, and Don Westra.

Parent Handbooks The 2017-18 Parent Handbook/Directory has been distributed to families with students at HCS. We have extra copies available in the school office for anyone who would like one.

Chocolate Sales The 6th-8th graders are once again selling chocolate to raise money for field trips, music, fine arts, sports, interscholastics, and other extra-curricular activities. They have milk or dark chocolate, almond, crunch or caramel bars for $1. There are boxes of caramel whirls or chocolate mints for $2. The students will be selling chocolate until October 11.

Monarch Butterflies

Sunday Ford, Sioux County Naturalist, visited the 5th grade classroom on Tuesday, August 29. She helped kick off their Science unit on insects by teaching them all about monarch butterflies. She explained the lifecycle of a butterfly and then talked to them about how monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico every winter which is over 1,600 miles away! The 5th graders’ job for the day was to try to catch monarch butterflies and tag them so they can be tracked on their way to Mexico.

Darren & Darla Van’t Hul were generous in allowing the 5th grade to explore their beautiful yard to catch the monarchs. Students found monarchs and captured/tagged a few of them. The 5th graders had a great time with Sunday Ford! They are anxiously awaiting news to find out if any monarchs they tagged are found in Mexico! Pictured on the left: JD Nielsen ready to release a monarch after being tagged.

Building Addition/Renovation Financial Update

Faculty, staff, and students are again so thankful for the opportunity to be using the addition and renovated areas of our school. Sometimes it is hard to remember how we functioned before the updates took place. We want to continue to keep you informed on the financial progress that is being made to pay for the building project. We thank the many who have and are faithfully giving to pay off the loan. If you are interested in learning more about how you can contribute to the campaign, please contact Randy Ten Pas at 712-439-2273. We value the participation of everyone! Thank you for your support in providing the best quality Christian education for our students!

Information as of September 22, 2017

Principal Due: $866,440.03

Accrued Interest: $10,596.71

Total Due: $877,037.03

Daily Interest: $78.67

Total Outstanding Pledges: $229,603.39

Additional Gifts Needed To Date: $647,433.64

Cross Country Participants

Pictured above are Kalen Hartbecke, Ethan Ney, Trista Ten Pas, and Aubri Fedders who all took part in Unity Christian High School’s cross country meet. This meet not only gave awards to those who raced the fastest, but also had students predict how long it would take them to run a mile and awarded those who were closest to correctly predicting their time.

Asbestos Information

In compliance with regulation of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in the summer of 2016 we performed inspections of our school building for asbestos-containing building materials. The findings of the inspection and asbestos plans are on file in the school office for your review.

Save the Date - Community Impact Night Hull Christian School will be hosting a Community Impact Night at Pizza Ranch on Monday, October 9 from 5 PM—7 PM. The money raised will go towards the Student Activity Fund. This fund covers field trips, fine arts, music, athletics, and interscholastic events, as well as other extracurricular activities. Hope to see you there!

Upcoming Concerts

Tuesday, October 24: Reformation Program

3rd-6th Grade Students

Tuesday, November 14: Patriotic Concert 5th-8th Band, 7th-8th Choir, Strings

Thursday, December 14: Christmas Program

Preschool-2nd Grade Students

Mystery Reader Each year Mrs. Horstman invites mystery readers to her first grade classroom so they may read their favorite book to the class and answer questions like favorite color, food, family dynamics, and why they love to read (and whatever other questions the first graders come up with). Pictured on the left Mrs. Van Maanen sharing a book with the first graders.

Circle News

Circle Meeting The Circle Executive Board will meet on TUESDAY, October 24 at 7:00 PM in the Faculty Room. All Circle members are welcome to attend this optional meeting.

Soup Supper Are you hungry for a hearty bowl of homemade soup and a hot sandwich followed by delicious dessert? Join us for the Circle's annual soup supper on Thursday, November 2. Serving will begin at 5:00 PM in the school gym where you will be able to choose from four kinds of soup (chicken, chili, vegetable and pea) and two kinds of sandwiches (creamed chicken and tavern). For a sweet ending to the meal enjoy a piece of homemade pie or dessert served with ice cream! A freewill offering will be accepted for the meal. We hope to see you all there!

Jr. High Girls Basketball Tournament This event will be taking place on Saturday, December 2 at Western’s “big gym” and possibly the HCS gym. Come watch some great basketball and enjoy conces-sions. Check out the home bulletin, HCS website, and facebook for specific times as the event gets closer.

Pizza Ranch WagonWheels

Keep saving those Pizza Ranch Wagon Wheels. Don't forget to ask grandpas, grandmas, aunts, and uncles to save too.

Let’s Knockout Some BoxTops The students were introduced to our current BoxTop challenge recently. If we can raise 2,000 BoxTops as a school Mr. Ten Pas and the teachers will play a game of knockout with the winning teacher’s class receiving a prize! If Mr. Ten Pas wins, he will receive lunch of his choice. So if you have BoxTops, check the dates to make sure they are not expired, and give them to an HCS student or turn them into the collection bin right outside the office!

HCS Apparel Stay tuned in the near future for the new HCS apparel that will be available just in time for Christmas shopping!

SCRIP

SCRIP will be closed out this week with statements going home in the near future.

We would like to encourage everyone to use the SCRIP program. It does make a difference for you and our school. We would also like to encourage those of you who do not have children in school yet, but will in the future. SCRIP is a great way for grandparents and friends to help with your tuition just by using it for their everyday purchases.

Reminder: Enroll on www.ShopWithSCRIP.com for an easy and convenient way to order each week. Payment by check is an option, but the online payment service associated with shopwithscrip, PrestoPay, is a secure way of transferring the payment directly from your checking account. If you order SCRIPNow, you can receive it in minutes, just by using PrestoPay. Stop in the office if you would like more information on anything SCRIP related.

If you would like a complete listing of all national businesses go to shopwithscrip.com

SCRIP ORDER DATES/DELIVERY DATES

Week of October 2 NO ORDER

Monday, October 9 Thursday, October 12

Monday, October 16 Thursday, October 19

Monday, October 23 Thursday, October 26

Monday, October 30 Thursday, November 2

Mr. Hoekstra’s Yard

The Kindergarten students had a great time picking grapes, apples, and raspberries, digging up carrots and potatoes from the garden, and enjoying God’ creation in Mr. Larry Hoekstra’s backyard!