Hold on tight…….. it is that time of year for Georgetown’s version of “America’s Got Talent”!! Our talent show will be this Thursday, April 3rd. There are two shows…. one at 9:15am and one at 1:30pm. I am attaching the line up for both shows. PLEASE be aware that there are not times posted for each act, but with that being said, Mrs. Bretz has said that each act takes APPROXIMATELY 2 minutes. So if you are trying to figure out the time of your child’s performance you can base it off from this information. FYI…….. please note that not all acts are in both shows. 2014 Talent Show Lineup
Month: March 2014
Bravery = NICE WORDS
Our fifth graders have spent the year focused on creating a friendly, safe and BE NICE environment. They have been excellent role models for their kindergarten buddies and for other students while walking about the hallways and to the busses. To demonstrate their mindful focus on their work, they made this video showcase. They are truly an amazing group of students. We will miss them when they head onto their new educational career at Baldwin Middle School in the fall.
FOUR DAY WEEK: March 31-April 3, 2014
Dress like a PE Teacher was a great success this past Friday. Shown to the right is one of our kindergarten PE Teachers, Amelia. She was all decked out, impressing her PE teachers and her friends. Way to go AMELIA!
We have a four-day week — ending with the annual GEORGETOWN’s GOT TALENT SHOW. Each year, we showcase students in grades 3-5 share their special talents with the school students and staff. Show times are 9:15 and 1:30. In order to fit in all the acts, we run two shows. We also have a JET’s PIZZA NIGHT on Tuesday, April 1.
Spring Break begins on Friday with a return to school on Monday, April 14. For those of you interested in the date for 2015 Spring Break, it is as follows: April 3-10, 2015.
If you are traveling over the vacation, I would like to wish you safe travels. If you are traveling to a warmer destination than Michigan, ENJOY! I hope that many of you are able to find sunshine and time to relax with family and friends.
Have a great week and a wonderful vacation!
Mrs. Reagan
BLOG BITS 3/28/14
NEWS FROM THE OFFICE……….
It has been a fairly quiet two weeks here at Georgetown since our last “Blog Bits”. Which is a good thing : ) Other than the weather outside there really is nothing to complain about! Let’s hope that when we return from spring break that it will actually feel a little like spring outside! We would like to send out a compliment to our second graders here at Georgetown. They did a great job with a pilot testing program that was online. The students did this all week and did a GREAT job!!
Woot ~ Woot…… ONLY 4 more school days until Spring Break!! Bring on the warm, sunny weather!! : )
Parents of 5th Graders I have added a section a bit lower in the post for you to keep your eyes on. It has all of the upcoming important dates for you to keep track of. 5th Graders get very busy here in the Spring so please make sure to be checking this : )
YEARBOOKS…….. If your student ordered a yearbook with their photo package their yearbook should have come home with them either yesterday or today. We did order a few extras so if your child did not get a yearbook and would like one we have some in the office for sale. They will be $10. Please make checks payable to “Georgetown Elementary”. Thank you : )
LUNCH MENU………. April 2014 Hudsonville Elem Deposit Slip
5TH GRADE NEWS………. Well if you have a current fifth grader hold on tight because your spring time is going to fly by. It is a very fun and exciting time for these kids!! Please get your calendars out and keep track of the upcoming events! There are a LOT of dates!! Please enjoy this time with your 5th grader because before you know it they will be graduating!! Have Fun!!
APRIL 23/24 ~ Band and Orchestra Parent Information Mtg at 7pm. April 23 is at Baldwin Middle. April 24 is at Riley Middle. You may attend either : )
APRIL 29 ~ Sixth Grade Orientation at Baldwin Middle for Parents AND Students @ 7pm
MAY 8 ~ 5th Grade Camp Meeting for Parents from 6:00p to 7:00p in Georgetown’s Multi-Purpose Room
MAY 20 ~ Whitecaps Baseball game for Safeties
MAY 21-23 ~ 5th Grade Camp : )
MAY 30 ~ 5th Grade Celebration – Information Coming Soon!
JUNE 3 ~ 4th/5th Grade Field Day @ Baldwin Middle School with all other elementaries.
JUNE 4 ~ Rain Date for 4th/5th Field Day
PTC NEWS…….. MOTHER/DAUGHTER SKATE-O-RAMA……. is coming on APRIL 19!! I am attaching the flyer with all of the details. This will be a great night for mothers and daughters!! REMEMBER the DEADLINE for registration is THURSDAY, APRIL 3!!! Skate-O-rama BW
MARCO’S PIZZA NIGHT WINNER……… is 2nd grade……. Mrs. Greenlund’s class. Way to go 2nd graders!! They will be awarded with a pizza party for lunch from Marco’s. : )
ART NEWS…….. SAVE THE DATE! The spectacularHPS District Art Show will be held April 21-29 at the Hudsonville City Hall. Georgetown’s special Artist Reception night will be Monday, April 28 from 5:30-7:30 PM. For more information visit: HPS Art Program website: http://hudsonvilleartprogram.
P.E. NEWS…….. GEORGETOWN JOGGERS……..Joggers will run every Monday/Wednesday from 3:40p-4:15p. They will be working up to run the Eagle5K on March 29.
COMMUNITY NEWS……… INNOVATION IN EDUCATION AWARD……… The mission of the Hudsonville Education Foundation is to foster additional educational opportunities for Hudsonville Public School students by providing funding for resources that enhance learning and encourage innovation in the classroom. Nominations now being Accepted for our “Innovation in Education Award”.
In 2012 the HEF approved a new award titled, The Innovation in Education Award. This award has been made possible through a donation from a family in the Hudsonville Public School District in honor of Theresa Reagan, Principal of Georgetown Elementary. The donor family wanted to recognize Theresa for her unquenchable desire to innovate, both in the classroom and throughout her building.
The Innovation in Education Award is intended for an individual or group of individuals who exhibits a passion for innovation and directly impacts students in the Hudsonville Public School District. Recipients of the award could include teachers, administrators, employees, and volunteers.
Nominations for the Innovation in Education Award will be accepted from March 1 – April 18, 2014. Nominations can be submitted by HPS staff and community members. The HEF Board will review the nominations and the $500 award will be delivered to the winning nominee(s) in September at the beginning of the next school year. Please note that only online applications will be accepted. Award nomination applications are available on our website at www.hudsonvilleeducationfoundation.org
HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH CONSIGNMENT SALE………… March 28 & 29 (infant & children’s clothing, toys, maternity clothing, books, & more). Mark your calendars—the Holy Cross Consignment Sale (formerly led by MOPS) is coming soon! It will be Friday, March 28 from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and a half price sale onSaturday, March 29 from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. If you have kids clothing, toys, etc. to sell and you are interested in being a seller, please fill out the ‘Seller Application’ and return it to the church office, 1481 Baldwin Street, Jenison, MI 49428. Also, print off the ‘Seller Instruction Packet’ for your reference on how to prepare your sale items properly. This information is located on our website at holycrossjenison.org under the ‘Events’ tab. If you have any questions, please contact Shawn Smith at 457-2420 or office@holycrossjenison.org
S.O.A.R. II PARENT SURVEY………… For the past three years, we have been working on accomplishing our district’s long-range planning goals outlined in S.O.A.R. I (Strategic Objectives to Achieve Results). Some of the accomplishments include, but are not limited to, implementation of all day every day kindergarten, additional extra curricular opportunities for students (Middle School drama/musical productions and lacrosse as a club sport), and an increased focus on relevance/21st Century Skills in our classrooms. A report of the many accomplishments during the past three years can be found on our district’s website.
To continue our tradition of excellence at Hudsonville Public Schools, we are asking for your help in the development of our next strategic plan. We have completed the first phase of development (Focus Groups) and are very thankful for the wealth of information we received regarding the strengths of Hudsonville Public Schools and areas to focus on in the future. An executive summary can be found on our website.
In February we randomly selected parents to participate in our needs assessment survey. If you were not selected for the random survey now is your opportunity to participate in the survey that is now open to all parents and community members. Please consider taking part in helping us set the direction for the next three years. The survey, linked below, should take no more than 15 minutes to complete and will close on March 31. Parent and Community Survey
Thank you for your response and participation in this very important process.
Sincerely,
Nick Ceglarek, Superintendent
Ken Hall, Board of Education President
LITERARY AWARDS 2014 FLASH FICTION CONTEST……….. All entries must be 500 words or less. Submissions will be divided into four age groups: Child (11 & under), Adolescent (12—16), Young Adult (17—24) and Adult (25 & up). Please limit entries to ONE per person. Ten finalists in each category will be selected by On-the-Town staff. One winner from each category will be selected from the finalists by a judge. Winners will be notified, and winning entries will be published in the June issue of On-the-Town and posted on www.mlive.com/onthetown. Winners will receive a cash prize from Festival of the Arts. All entries must be postmarked by April 3, 2014 or hand delivered to the On-the-Town Office (2141 Port Sheldon Rd., Jenison) by 4 pm April 3, 2014. (Please see below for electronic submissions.) The competition will be blind judged, meaning the judges receive the entry with a number on it and no information on who wrote the piece. The judges’ decisions are final. All entries must have a separate cover sheet with name, address, phone number, and age. (Example: John Smith, 8732 Sweet St., Grand Rapids, MI 49504. 616-873-9403, Age: 24.) No name or any other identifying information should appear on the actual story. Cover sheet should be attached to entry with a paperclip. Due to the volume of entries received, we can NOT return entries. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS ONLY submissions sent to townmag@mlive.com will be accepted. Electronic submissions will be received on or before April 3 by 4 pm.
Submissions must be in the form of a downloadable Word document or Google document (please, do not paste your submission in the body of an email). Entries must include a cover sheet, following the guidelines above.
MOM~TO~MOM SALE………. April 5, 2014 (Saturday), 9am-2pm, DeVos Place, Grand Rapids MI. The West Michigan Mom’s Sale is the best place in Grand Rapids to save money on children’s clothing, toys, nursery furniture, and maternity wear! Shop from over 200 booths filled with gently used items! You’ll find everything you need for your children, all at one place! Don’t miss this one-day event! Small Strollers Welcome! Admission is FREE and donations will be accepted at the door to benefit Alpha Women’s Center.
THE HUDSONVILLE SHOWCASE………. Wrap up your spring break with a chance to win cash and prizes as we celebrate spring in Hudsonville at the Hudsonville Showcase on April 12, 2014. You’ll have the opportunity to sample, test, and browse local products and services from area businesses, while enjoying free activities, give aways, door prizes, and games! The Hudsonville Showcase is a great event with something for everyone, with over 80 vendors, fantastic door prizes, and even family-friendly entertainment!! This year, stop by our photo booth for a keepsake photograph or try your hand at our money grab. The person who can grab the most play money in the cube will win $200, but you’ll also be able to grab ‘instant cash’ and extra door prize entries! Come on by to check out the Hudsonville Showcase on April 12, 2014 from 10 am to 2pm at the Hudsonville High School.
PARENT SUMMIT………. We all know that parenting is not easy, but it is easier with the right tools, resources, and people around to help. Join us for all of these things at the “Parent Summit” held at EverGreen Ministries. There are breakout sessions for parenting birth through adult. Topics will include Bullying, “Net-iquette”, Faith Talks, Purity, Adolescence, Passage to Independence and more. April 26th – 8:00 – 12:15. Cost is $10 – Keynote speaker, two breakout sessions, and snacks are included. There will also be a resource table with materials available to purchase. Go to egm.org to find more details, to create an account, and register for the Parent Summit.
BAUER CRC COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET……….Bauer Christian Reformed Church will be holding a community flea market in our parking lot May 3, 2014 from 8 am to 4 pm. This is a great opportunity to sell those unwanted items, craft items, or home based products. Reserve your spot by filing out the application form on our web site “bauercrc.org” or calling Jim Stuck at (616) 446-2186 for a form. Deadline for applications is April 15, 2014.
CAMP INVENTION……… Sign up for Camp Invention and save! Sign up now for an early registration or sign up multiple children and save even more. Get all the details on the link below. Camp Invention inspires creativity and inventive thinking during its weeklong summer program! Throughout the week, children work together to solve real- world challenges that prepare them for the 21st century. Whether they are creating an epic, insect-themed pinball machine or dismantling broken devices, participants learn new approaches to everyday problems! Camp Invention will be at Hudsonville Christian School from June 16 – 20. Sign up today and save! Questions? 800.968.4332 or campinvention.org
COMMUNITY ED NEWS………. Hudsonville Community Education has many offerings for your kids. For more information or to register, please visit www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org or call Rebecca at 669-7747, ext. #3. Listed below are some of the activities that are available currently.
Upcoming Activities to be on the lookout for……….. Girls Volleyball Clinic……. Baseball Clinics…… Kitchen Creations……. Guitar Clinic…….. Middle School Waterpolo……… Young Rembrandts Drawing.
UPCOMING DATES
3/29 ~ Eagle 5K Fun Run
4/1 ~ Jet’s Pizza Night
4/3 ~ Georgetown Talent Show : )
4/4 – 4/11 ~ SPRING BREAK
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
MRS. NURENBERG : )
Week 28: March 24-18, 2014
Our weeks keep flying by, bringing us closer and closer to spring break. The big event this week is DRESS LIKE A PE TEACHER on Friday. We are holding this the day before the EAGLE RUN (Saturday 3/29/14). Our PE teachers (Mrs. VanKoevering and Mrs. Nienhuis) have been training students for this run Saturday morning. We are all hoping the SUN WILL BE SHINING!
I hope you are having a great weekend! Here’s to a great five day week at Georgetown.
Mrs. Reagan
PTC Minutes March 2014
Our March meeting on held at 6:30 pm on March 13, 2014. The minutes for review are posted below.
Hello SPRING..We are Ready for YOU!
Spring arrives today — March 20. I am looking for someone with super strength to push the cold air to the far north and allow the warm air to take it’s place.
In the meantime, we make the most of every sunny day….and even days that bring warmer weather than what we’ve grown accustomed too.
Here are some fun facts About the First Day of Spring
- If you were standing on the equator during either the vernal or autumnal equinox, you would see the sun pass directly overhead, the only two times in the year when that is true.
- The two equinoxes are also the only times during the year when the sun rises due east and sets due west.
- In spring, the Earth’s axis is tilted toward the sun, increasing the number of daylight hours and bringing warmer weather that causes plants to bring forth new growth.
Mother/Daughter Skate-O-Rama!!
Georgetown Mothers and Daughters………… MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
Skate on over to Tarry Hall Saturday, April 19th from 11:00am to 1:00pm, for a totally rad, 80s-themed, Mother Daughter Skate-O-Rama.
Start your wheels spinning with what to wear… the event will be that much brighter w/ 80s Day-Glo colors, leg warmers, geometric earrings, Madonna gloves & bows, and super big hair on the girls. There will be a best 80s dressed CONTEST and more! You and your daughter will laugh to the max!
$5 per person. Money is due Thursday, April 3rd. See the attached flyer for more details. Skate-O-rama BW Paper copies will come home this week. Dress to impress in your 80s best!
{ Saturday, April 19 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM } 
Contact Amanda Impens with any questions or if you’d like to help with the event.
616-443-3814
amandabeaimpens@yahoo.com
Our 27th Week of School!
We were VERY HAPPY and THANKFUL to have a few days of sunshine last week. It’s amazing the difference this made in the mood throughout our building. The first day of Spring in Thursday. Although it may not feel like spring on March 20, each day that passes by brings us closer to warmer weather.
This week we welcome the parents of 2014-15 PK•K students at a Tuesday night round up meeting and on Friday, our fifth graders meet the staff at Baldwin Middle School, their first introduction to 6th grade.
Remember that we have Marco’s Pizza on Wednesday!
Here’s to a great week. Mrs. Reagan
BLOG BITS 3/14/14
NEWS FROM THE OFFICE………. We have had 
a busy couple of weeks here at Georgetown. Last week were Parent/Teacher Conferences and this week was our Spring Book Fair. Thanks to all of you Georgetown Parents who attended conferences. The book fair was also a success and many students went home with a new book or TWO. : )
Remember Kindergarten Round-Up has been rescheduled and will take place next Tuesday, March 18 at 7pm in the Multi-Purpose Room here at Georgetown.
Parents of 5th Graders I have added a section a bit lower in the post for you to keep your eyes on. It has all of the upcoming important dates for you to keep track of. 5th Graders get very busy here in the Spring so please make sure to be checking this : )
GEEEEZ……… I almost forgot! I must be losing my marbles……….. ONLY 14 school days until Spring Break!! Woot ~ Woot!!!
YEARBOOKS…….. If your student ordered a yearbook with their photo package their yearbook should have come home with them either yesterday or today. We did order a few extras so if your child did not get a yearbook and would like one we have some in the office for sale. They will be $10. Please make checks payable to “Georgetown Elementary”. Thank you : )
LUNCH MENU………. Here is the hot lunch menu for MARCH……. March 2014 Hud Elem Menu Deposit Slip
5TH GRADE NEWS………. Well if you have a current fifth grader hold on tight because your spring time is going to fly by. It is a very fun and exciting time for these kids!! Please get your calendars out and keep track of the upcoming events! There are a LOT of dates!! Please enjoy this time with your 5th grader because before you know it they will be graduating!! Have Fun!!
MARCH 21 ~ Baldwin Middle School Visit (Make sure your student has money in their lunch accounts as they eat at the Middle School. They may bring a sack lunch as well)
APRIL 23/24 ~ Band and Orchestra Parent Information Mtg at 7pm. April 23 is at Baldwin Middle. April 24 is at Riley Middle. You may attend either : )
APRIL 29 ~ Sixth Grade Orientation at Baldwin Middle for Parents AND Students @ 7pm
MAY 8 ~ 5th Grade Camp Meeting for Parents from 6:00p to 7:00p in Georgetown’s Multi-Purpose Room
MAY 20 ~ Whitecaps Baseball game for Safeties
MAY 21-23 ~ 5th Grade Camp : )
MAY 30 ~ 5th Grade Celebration – Information Coming Soon!
JUNE 3 ~ 4th/5th Grade Field Day @ Baldwin Middle School with all other elementaries.
JUNE 4 ~ Rain Date for 4th/5th Field Day
KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP RESCHEDULED!!!……….
Kindergarten Round Up will be rescheduled for TUESDAY, MARCH 18. We will be holding it here at Georgetown Elementary in the Multi-Purpose room. There will also be a morning session if you are unavailable to attend the evening meeting, it will be held at South Elementary at 10:00am on TUESDAY, MARCH 18 as well. Registration packets are currently available in the school office. Please remember….. it is not a first come, first serve basis, so there is not a rush to get these turned in first.
PTC NEWS…….. MOTHER/DAUGHTER EVENT……….will be Rollerskating and it will be held on April 19. More information will be coming soon. Thank you.
JET’S PIZZA NIGHT WINNER……… is 4th Grade……. Mr. Bowen!! Way to go 4th graders. Jet’s will be supplying a pizza party for lunch for Mr. Bowen’s class!!
BOX TOP WINNERS………. The winning class for the Box Top Competition is……… 5th Grade…….Mr. Gort!! They brought in 1,855 box tops! Wow!! As a school, we earned $2,351.40!! Way to go Georgetown students. : )
ART NEWS…….. SAVE THE DATE! The spectacularHPS District Art Show will be held April 21-29 at the Hudsonville City Hall. Georgetown’s special Artist Reception night will be Monday, April 28 from 5:30-7:30 PM. For more information visit: HPS Art Program website: http://hudsonvilleartprogram.
P.E. NEWS…….. GEORGETOWN JOGGERS……..Joggers will run every Monday/Wednesday from 3:40p-4:15p. They will be working up to run the Eagle5K on March 29.
COMMUNITY NEWS……… INNOVATION IN EDUCATION AWARD……… The mission of the Hudsonville Education Foundation is to foster additional educational opportunities for Hudsonville Public School students by providing funding for resources that enhance learning and encourage innovation in the classroom. Nominations now being Accepted for our “Innovation in Education Award”.
In 2012 the HEF approved a new award titled, The Innovation in Education Award. This award has been made possible through a donation from a family in the Hudsonville Public School District in honor of Theresa Reagan, Principal of Georgetown Elementary. The donor family wanted to recognize Theresa for her unquenchable desire to innovate, both in the classroom and throughout her building.
The Innovation in Education Award is intended for an individual or group of individuals who exhibits a passion for innovation and directly impacts students in the Hudsonville Public School District. Recipients of the award could include teachers, administrators, employees, and volunteers.
Nominations for the Innovation in Education Award will be accepted from March 1 – April 18, 2014. Nominations can be submitted by HPS staff and community members. The HEF Board will review the nominations and the $500 award will be delivered to the winning nominee(s) in September at the beginning of the next school year. Please note that only online applications will be accepted. Award nomination applications are available on our website at www.hudsonvilleeducationfoundation.org
HUDSONVILLE LACROSSE…….. Registration for the spring season will begin February 1st. Please sign up at www.hudslax.com. 3rd -8th grade Boys and 6th-8th grade Girls teams for 2014!! Questions can be directed to Susan Coxen 669-3662 or Drew Ysseldyke 460-8522. Lacrosse is not a HPS sanctioned sport and is not sponsored by HPS.
IS IT DYSLEXIA?………. Dyslexia Correction Foundation an affiliate of New Chapter Learning will provide a free informational seminar on the thinking style, learning differences, and gifts of the visual thinker. What are the characteristics of dyslexia, the root cause of dyslexia, and how the problem can be Corrected. Most students are inappropriately diagnosed as ADD. Students generally gain 2-3 grade levels in reading during the one-week program. The seminar will be held on Tuesday, March 18th at 6:30 PM at Grandville Middle School; 3535 Wilson Ave. SW. Grandville, Room 200. All participants who wish to attend are encouraged to pre-register by calling 616-534-1385. For more information please visit www.newchapterlearning.net or to take the on-line assessment.
MOBILE FOOD PANTRY IN JENISON MARCH 21……….. A Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry will be at GUM church (Georgetown United Methodist Church, 2766 Baldwin Street, Jenison, MI) on Friday, March 21 6pm-8pm offering free food to anyone who comes to get it. This event is sponsored by the GUM church Missions Team and is open to the general public. For more information visit www.GUMonline.org or call the church office at 616.669.0730.
For information on Feeding America West Michigan, please visit www.
For information on Feeding America West Michigan, please visit www.
SUGARBUSH FUN……… Come out to Blandford Nature Center for a fun-filled breakfast and travel through time as you explore the SUGARBUSH, March 22 from 9AM – 4PM! From start to finish, explore the making of maple syrup and get a taste of pure maple syrup. Your family can experience the changing season through animal encounters, interactive exhibits engaging in the mysteries of the maple history, as well as exploring along the woodland sugarbush trail. Find out more by clicking here.
BE THE MATCH REGISTRY EVENT………. As a regional chapter of Be the Match, Michigan Blood works to connect patients in need of a bone marrow or stem cell transplant to their matching donor. To become a part of each patient’s search for a cure, join the Registry and stand ready and willing to help if called! For more information, please visit bethematch.org Monday, March 24, 2014, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Hudsonville Reformed Church, 3950 Highland Dr.
S.O.A.R. II PARENT SURVEY………… For the past three years, we have been working on accomplishing our district’s long-range planning goals outlined in S.O.A.R. I (Strategic Objectives to Achieve Results). Some of the accomplishments include, but are not limited to, implementation of all day every day kindergarten, additional extra curricular opportunities for students (Middle School drama/musical productions and lacrosse as a club sport), and an increased focus on relevance/21st Century Skills in our classrooms. A report of the many accomplishments during the past three years can be found on our district’s website.
To continue our tradition of excellence at Hudsonville Public Schools, we are asking for your help in the development of our next strategic plan. We have completed the first phase of development (Focus Groups) and are very thankful for the wealth of information we received regarding the strengths of Hudsonville Public Schools and areas to focus on in the future. An executive summary can be found on our website.
In February we randomly selected parents to participate in our needs assessment survey. If you were not selected for the random survey now is your opportunity to participate in the survey that is now open to all parents and community members. Please consider taking part in helping us set the direction for the next three years. The survey, linked below, should take no more than 15 minutes to complete and will close on March 31. Parent and Community Survey
Thank you for your response and participation in this very important process.
Sincerely,
Nick Ceglarek, Superintendent
Ken Hall, Board of Education President
LITERARY AWARDS 2014 FLASH FICTION CONTEST……….. All entries must be 500 words or less. Submissions will be divided into four age groups: Child (11 & under), Adolescent (12—16), Young Adult (17—24) and Adult (25 & up). Please limit entries to ONE per person. Ten finalists in each category will be selected by On-the-Town staff. One winner from each category will be selected from the finalists by a judge. Winners will be notified, and winning entries will be published in the June issue of On-the-Town and posted on www.mlive.com/onthetown. Winners will receive a cash prize from Festival of the Arts. All entries must be postmarked by April 3, 2014 or hand delivered to the On-the-Town Office (2141 Port Sheldon Rd., Jenison) by 4 pm April 3, 2014. (Please see below for electronic submissions.) The competition will be blind judged, meaning the judges receive the entry with a number on it and no information on who wrote the piece. The judges’ decisions are final. All entries must have a separate cover sheet with name, address, phone number, and age. (Example: John Smith, 8732 Sweet St., Grand Rapids, MI 49504. 616-873-9403, Age: 24.) No name or any other identifying information should appear on the actual story. Cover sheet should be attached to entry with a paperclip. Due to the volume of entries received, we can NOT return entries. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS ONLY submissions sent to townmag@mlive.com will be accepted. Electronic submissions will be received on or before April 3 by 4 pm.
Submissions must be in the form of a downloadable Word document or Google document (please, do not paste your submission in the body of an email). Entries must include a cover sheet, following the guidelines above.
BAUER CRC COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET……….Bauer Christian Reformed Church will be holding a community flea market in our parking lot May 3, 2014 from 8 am to 4 pm. This is a great opportunity to sell those unwanted items, craft items, or home based products. Reserve your spot by filing out the application form on our web site “bauercrc.org” or calling Jim Stuck at (616) 446-2186 for a form. Deadline for applications is April 15, 2014.
HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH CONSIGNMENT SALE………… March 28 & 29 (infant & children’s clothing, toys, maternity clothing, books, & more). Mark your calendars—the Holy Cross Consignment Sale (formerly led by MOPS) is coming soon! It will be Friday, March 28 from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and a half price sale onSaturday, March 29 from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. If you have kids clothing, toys, etc. to sell and you are interested in being a seller, please fill out the ‘Seller Application’ and return it to the church office, 1481 Baldwin Street, Jenison, MI 49428. Also, print off the ‘Seller Instruction Packet’ for your reference on how to prepare your sale items properly. This information is located on our website at holycrossjenison.org under the ‘Events’ tab. If you have any questions, please contact Shawn Smith at 457-2420 or office@holycrossjenison.org
CAMP INVENTION……… Sign up for Camp Invention and save! Sign up now for an early registration or sign up multiple children and save even more. Get all the details on the link below. Camp Invention inspires creativity and inventive thinking during its weeklong summer program! Throughout the week, children work together to solve real- world challenges that prepare them for the 21st century. Whether they are creating an epic, insect-themed pinball machine or dismantling broken devices, participants learn new approaches to everyday problems! Camp Invention will be at Hudsonville Christian School from June 16 – 20. Sign up today and save! Questions? 800.968.4332 or campinvention.org
COMMUNITY ED NEWS………. Hudsonville Community Education has many offerings for your kids. For more information or to register, please visit www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org or call Rebecca at 669-7747, ext. #3. Listed below are some of the activities that are available currently.
Upcoming Activities to be on the lookout for……….. Girls Volleyball Clinic……. Baseball Clinics…… Kitchen Creations……. Guitar Clinic…….. Middle School Waterpolo……… Young Rembrandts Drawing.
UPCOMING DATES
3/18 ~ Kindergarten Round Up 7:00p (rescheduled from 2/27)
3/19 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night
3/21 ~ 5th Grade visits Baldwin Middle
3/28 ~ Dress Like a P.E. Teacher Day (Staff and Students!)
3/28 ~ ECSE field trip to Playworld (Parent Involvement Activity)
3/29 ~ Eagle 5K Fun Run
4/1 ~ Jet’s Pizza Night
4/3 ~ Georgetown Talent Show : )
4/4 – 4/11 ~ SPRING BREAK
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
MRS. NURENBERG : )
