Weekly Good News
September 8th - 11th, 2026
Seriation
Mrs. May’s class got hands-on with math as they learned about ordering from left to right, smallest to largest, and shortest to longest! Students worked together in groups to arrange strips from shortest to longest before putting the concept into action by lining themselves up by height. What a fun and engaging way to bring a new math concept to life!
Social Contract
Students in Mrs. Zondervan’s classroom worked together to brainstorm their new social contract for the school year! Through this Capturing Kids’ Hearts activity, students had the opportunity to share their ideas and help establish expectations for how they want to treat one another throughout the year. What a great way to build a positive and supportive classroom community from the very beginning!
Happy Classroom Salad
Mrs. Wright’s class discovered the perfect recipe for a “Happy Classroom Salad” this week! As students added each can of fruit, they connected it to an important part of creating a happy classroom, including listening, being respectful and responsible, staying safe, trying their best, and showing kindness.
Once all the ingredients, and expectations, were mixed together, students enjoyed their Happy Classroom Salad as a special snack. What a fun and memorable way to learn what it takes to make their classroom a great place to learn and grow!
Number Grid Game
Students in Mrs. Nykerk’s class put their math skills to the test this week with a new activity called the “Number Grid Game!” Through the game, students practiced using a number grid, strategic counting, place value, and number sense. What a fun way to strengthen important math skills while learning through play!
Upcoming Events
- Friday, September 11th, Varsity Football, 7pm, Away at Thornapple Kellogg
- Saturday, September 12th, Girls JV Volleyball, 8am, Away at Allendale
- Saturday, September 12th, Girls Varsity Volleyball, 9am, Away at West Ottawa Invite
- Saturday, September 12th, Boys JV & Varsity Soccer, 9am, Away at Portage Northern
- Monday, September 14th, Picture Day, Steeby Elementary
- Monday, September 14th, Girls Varsity Golf, 8:30am, Away at The Mines
- Monday, September 14th, Girls Varsity Golf, 1pm, Away at The Mines
- Monday, September 14th, Girls JV Golf, 2pm, Away at Northview
- Monday, September 14th, MS A Girls Volleyball, 4pm, Home
- Monday, September 14th, Boys Varsity Tennis, 4pm, Away at Thornapple Kellogg
- Monday, September 14th, MS B Girls Volleyball, 4pm, Away at Thornapple Kellogg
- Monday, September 14th, Varsity Cross Country, 4:30pm, Away at Thornapple Kellogg
- Monday, September 14th, Boys JV Soccer, 5pm, Home
- Monday, September 14th, BOE Athletics, Fine Arts, and Extracurricular Activities Committee Meeting, 5pm, Administration Office
- Monday, September 14th, BOE Regular Meeting, 6pm, Administration Office
- Monday, September 14th, Boys Varsity Soccer, 6:45pm, Home
- Tuesday, September 15th, MS Cross Country, 4:30pm, Away at Forest Hills Eastern
- Tuesday, September 15th, Girls Freshman & JV Volleyball, 5pm, Away at Thornapple Kellogg
- Tuesday, September 15th, Girls Varsity Volleyball, 6pm, Away at Thornapple Kellogg
- Tuesday, September 15th, Girls Varsity Swim, 6pm, Away at Allegan
- Wednesday, September 16th, MS A Girls Volleyball, 4pm, Home
- Wednesday, September 16th, Boys Varsity Tennis, 4pm, Home
- Wednesday, September 16th, MS B Girls Volleyball, 4pm, Away at East Grand Rapids
- Wednesday, September 16th, MS 7th Football, 5pm, Away at Byron Center West
- Wednesday, September 16th, Boys JV Soccer, 5pm, Home
- Wednesday, September 16th, Boys Varsity Soccer, 6:45pm, Home
- Thursday, September 17th, Girls JV Golf, 3:30pm, Home
- Thursday, September 17th, Girls Freshman Volleyball, 4:30pm, Home
- Thursday, September 17th, Freshman Football, 4:30pm, Home
- Thursday, September 17th, MS Cross Country, 5pm, Away at Delton Kellogg
- Thursday, September 17th, Girls JV Volleyball, 5:30pm, Home
- Thursday, September 17th, Girls Varsity Volleyball, 6:30pm, Home
- Thursday, September 17th, JV Football, 6:30pm, Home
- Friday, September 18th, Girls Varsity Golf, 9am, Away at The Lynx
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