Blog Bits 12/19/2014

Blog Bits 12/14/2014 Merry Christmas!!!!!

News from the Office….

Wow!!! This is the last blog bits post in the year 2014!! Where did time go?? This week was a fun week for the kids with their parties! Again, thank you to all the parents that put time into this to make such great memories for the kids!! We are looking forward to our break with family and friends and we hope you are too!! Enjoy and we will see you in 2015!! : )

A BIG THANK YOU to all of the kids and parents who brought in gifts to us in the office!!! We appreciate it so much and feel very blessed to work with such wonderful families!!

We still have 1 DVD in the office from the Christmas program. If you forgot to order one and would like it, stop by the office after break. The charge is $15 and if you write a check, make it out to Georgetown elementary. It will be a first come, first serve basis.

News from the PTC….

The week we get back from break, there are a few things going on!!

Jet’s Pizza Nights January 6 and 7
Thursday, January 8 at 6:30 in the library there will be a PTC meeting. Please come and show your support for the school and see what exciting things are coming up that you may be able to help with!!
It will also be popcorn Friday on January 9.
SAVE THE DATE FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE

Time to Shimmer and Shine Under the Stars at the Georgetown …Father/Daughter Dance Saturday, February 21 at 6:30pm!!!!

SAVE THE DATE MOTHER/SON EVENT

Grand Rapids Drive Basketball game

Sunday, March 22, 2015

Delta Plex 4pm

Ticket price $8/person.We will start collecting money after the holiday break and more information will be sent home with your son at a later date.

Included in ticket price:

– Free throw on the NBA style court for EACH person!

– Meet and Greet with a player

– In game visit from the GR Drive mascot, Buckets

Any questions, please contact Amanda Impens at 616-443-3814 or amandabeaimpens@yahoo.com

News from Art….

Are you still looking for a special gift or stocking stuffer? Don’t forget about all the beautiful student artwork on our ARTSONIA on-line art gallery! Your child’s artwork can be printed on everything from holiday cards to mugs and sketchbooks! We have uploaded lots of winter-themed artwork that would be perfect for your holiday gifts!

Visit Artsonia at http://www.artsonia.com/

Questions or help – contact Mrs. Brouwer at jbrouwer@hpseagles.net.

Early Childhood Information and Registration Night….

HPS Early Childhood Programs-Parent information/Registration Night for the 2014/2015 school year and 2015 Summer Program.

Information/Registration Night:

Tuesday, January 20, 2015 @ Early Childhood Center from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Early childhood Center is located at: 5535 School Ave. (entrance off Madison Ave.)

Programs include: 3 and 4 year old Preschool, Young fives, Before/After School Care, Summer Care

** This is a change to gather information about the programs, meet staff, and visit the preschool classrooms. There is no formal presentation; feel free to come anytime between 6:00-8:00 p.m. children are welcome and activities will be provided.

Community News….

Enjoy Christmas break by going ice skating! Georgetown Ice Center in Hudsonville is having a WINTER BREAK SKATE SPECIAL from December 19-January 4. $5 per person includes skating and skate rental. Public skating times are Monday-Friday 12-2pm, Fridays 7-9pm, Saturdays and Sundays 2-4pm. Please note the rink is closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Hudsonville Little League Registrations are now open online. Please visit www.HudsonvilleLittleLeague.com for more info. Deadline is Jan 10. Please register to reserve your child(ren)’s spot today!
Winter VBS at Covenant Community Church!

December 29 & 30

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Ages: 4.5 – 5th grade

Bible stories, games, crafts, snacks, service projects, and a blast of fun!

Covenant Community Church, 4276 Baldwin St.

To reserve your spot call 669-6684 or register online at www.ccchudsonville.org