Blog Bits 3/20/2015
News from the office….
We have 9 more SCHOOL DAYS until Spring Break!! We are getting close and the weather is finally cooperating a bit for those that get to stick around Hudsonville. : ) We had a great turn out for conferences and we want to thank all the parents that came out to support the kids! Book fair was a huge success and we would like to give a huge shout out THANK YOU to Jody Hunt and all of the super volunteers who put countless hours into running it! It takes many volunteers to make things like book fair happen and it is very much appreciated!! It is wonderful for the kids to be able to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine! We hope to continue to see it and hope it keeps getting warmer! Have a great weekend!
PTC News….
- Mrs. Greenlund’s class were the big 2 time winners of both Jet’s pizza night and the Box Tops Competition!!! Way to go!!
- Our March Parent Club Meeting will be held March 25 at 6:30 pm in the school library. (The meeting was scheduled for Thursday, March 19.) We will be hosting Dr. Nick Ceglarek, our superintendent. Dr. Ceglarek will share information about the upcoming May School Bond Renewal.
He will also be available to answer questions about the district plans to support increasing enrollment through building projects such as the high school and the purchase of Heritage Christian.
Following this presentation, we will discuss other events relative to the Georgetown PTC. We invite everyone to have you attend.
Mrs. Reagan and the Parent Club Representatives
Kindergarten Information….
If you still need to get your child registered for Pre K or Kindergarten please fill these forms out and get them to our office. If you have any questions you can call the office at 797-9797.
- Complete PK/K Registration Form * This form is a fill-in form. Please complete and print. It does not submit electronically.
- Provide a birth certificate (must be certified with a raised seal). We will make a copy of it for our records.
- Complete Health Appraisal Form which includes dates of immunizations and hearing and vision screening. This information must be completed no later than August 21, 2015.
- Completed Waiver Request for students with birth dates between September 2 – December 1, 2010.
- Complete the Internet Use Authorization Form *Please read Student Acceptable Use Policy prior to signing.
- Completed Equipment Use Authorization
- Completed Concussion Awareness Acknowledgement Form (only the 2nd page needs to be submitted.)
Please Vote Tuesday May 5….
ANNUAL OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
On May 5, voters will be asked whether to renew Hudsonville Public School’s non-homestead millage. This is an annual renewal generating approximately $4 million dollars of operating revenue each year for our school district.
The non-homestead millage was established in 1994 with the passage of Proposal A. Proposal A shifted a large portion of property taxes to a state education tax and an increased sales tax. As a result of Proposal A, school districts must levy 18 mills on non-homestead properties to receive the full per-pupil foundation allowance
It is important to note this is NOT a tax on primary residences and is NOT a new tax.
It is a proposal to continue the existing 18 mill assessment on only non-homestead properties such as industrial and commercial property and second homes. State law requires school districts levy this tax or lose a significant portion of their state per-pupil foundation allowance funding, which would potentially require cuts to student
Dennis Baine, Director of Business and Finance
For more information, please contact: E-mail: dbaine@hpseagles.net; Phone: 616-669-1740
5th Grade News….
Here are some important 5th grade dates to keep in mind….
March 24 – Middle School Counselors Visit Georgetown
April 2 – Health Movie
April 20 – Instrument Fittings, AM
April 29 – Band & Orchestra Parent Information Meetings, BMS 7:00 PM
May 1 – Course Selection Sheeps Due Back
May 6 – Parent Camp Meeting@ 6:00 PM in Multipurpose Room
May 11 – Sixth Grade Orientation for BMS parents and students at BMS
May 20, 21, and 22 – Camp
Community News….
- Gary Byker Memorial Library is having a used book sale to benefit the library. It will be held in the library basement on March 20 from 10AM-5 PM and on March 21 from 10AM – 1 PM.
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Bible Club Family Fun Day March 21st 2 to 4 pmEveryone is invited to come to Bible Club Ministries annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, March 21st from 2 to 4 p.m. at Grandville Bible Church. This free event is for families to come and enjoy the activities centered around the lessons the clubbers studied this year, plus a performance by Masters Arts Street Theatre! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Grandville Bible Church is located at 4122 44th st. SW, one block north of Rivertown Parkway just west of Wilson Ave. For more information contact Bible Club Ministries at (616) 457-3840.
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Community Easter Egg HuntKids up to 10 yrs old!Gather prize-filled eggs!SEARCH FOR ONE OF THREE GRAND PRIZE EGGS!
Saturday, April 4, 2015 @ 10amHughes Park – 40th Avenue, HudsonvilleThe event is FREE; however, if you are able to make a voluntary donation, all proceedswill go to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.There will be a short presentation hosted by The Critter Barn before the Easter Egg Hunt.Any questions, please call RE/MAX Grand Valley – 669-0990 - HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH CONSIGNMENT SALE
March 27 & 28 (infant & children’s clothing, accessories, & more)
Mark your calendars—the Holy Cross Consignment Sale is coming soon! It will be Friday, March 27 from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and a half price sale on Saturday, March 28 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/#/events. If you have any questions, please contact Shawn Smith at 457-2420 or office@holycrossjenison.org . Proceeds from the sale will help support the Family, Children, & Youth Ministries at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. -
Big Summer Fun at Camp Blodgett!Affordable for every budget~ Fees based on household size/income and include everything~ Sliding Scale Fee starts at $40Discounts available to all!~ Early Registration Discount of $10 ~ Good Student Discounts of up to $20Includes transportation & meals~ Check-in/out either in Grand Rapids or at the camp~ Three delicious nutritious meals + snackFun Themed Sessions for ages 8-13~ Animal Planet, Challenge Week, Stars & Stripes, Talent Week, Superheroes, Wild West Week – Superheroes, Wild West Week – call or check website for detailsRegister at Camp Blodgett TODAY for Best Price and Selection1545 Buchanan Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
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CAMP INVENTION IS WHERE BIG IDEAS BECOME THE NEXT BIG THING!In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Hudsonville Christian School is pleased to offer Camp Invention program to children entering grades one through six onJune 15-19. Participants will build, enhance and upgrade their very own freestyle racing cart and prototype their own new product. They will take apart broken appliances and create a physical video game model, construct super-structure mega-towers, assemble out-of-this-world space rockets and so much more! Register on or before March 20, 2015 to receive $25 OFF the base price of $220. Availability is limited, so visit www.campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332 to secure your child’s spot today! If you have any questions about the program at HCS, please call or email Sharon Leerar (915-1861 or sleerar@4hcs.org). If you would like a glimpse of what camp is about go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=NQLf1EU61Mg&sns=em/
Community Ed….
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