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News from the office….

Well, we knew the weeks would fly by and they certainly are!! We are half way done with M-Step testing and the kids are doing well! We are glad the weather is cooperating so the kids can get outside and take some well deserved breaks! We are going to start our last countdown of the year! Here it goes, 24 SCHOOL days until we are done!! Our last day of school is June 5 and the kids will be dismissed at 1:00.

This is also just a reminder to parents that we are receiving an increased amount  of calls to change how students are going home. We would like to remind parents to please send a note to the teacher in the morning as this is a huge help to them and also less disruptive to the class time. We appreciate your help with this so much!!

The last reminder we would like to send out is if your child brings in a frozen treat for birthday or just for fun, please bring them in a cooler. We do not have a lot of room in the lounge freezer to store these. Again, thank you for your understanding!

Vote May 5!….

VoteANNUAL 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 programs.

Dennis Baine, Director of Business and Finance
For more information, please contact: E-mail: dbaine@hpseagles.net; Phone: 616-669-1740

PTC News….

5/12 – PTC meeting , 6:30 in the library. You will be voting for next years board members so please come and show your support for the school!!!

5/5 and 5/6 – Jet’s Pizza Nights!!

5/20 – Marco’s Pizza Night!!

5th Grade News….

5/6 – Parent Camp Meeting @ 6:00  in Multipurpose Room5th grade rocks

5/11 – Sixth Grade Orientation for BMS parents and students at BMS

5/20-22 – Camp

5/24 – Memorial Day

6/2 – 4th/5th Grade field Day

 6/3 – Rain Date for 4th/5th Field Day

Hudsonville Education Foundation Gifts of Appreciation….

The end of the school year is near. This is a great time to honor a special person who has been a positive influence on your child’s life or school experience. Teachers, coaches, counselors, bus drivers, and many others, influence and guide them. One way to show your appreciation is by making a donation in their name to the Hudsonville Education Foundation. When a donation is made to the Foundation, the name of the honoree will be posted in each building and an acknowledgement will be sent to them.

The Hudsonville Education Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that was founded to foster educational opportunities for Hudsonville Public School students by providing funding for resources that enhance education and encourage innovative learning. The Hudsonville Education Foundation is managed by The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area. Donations qualify as a charitable contribution. Your donation will not only honor a staff member but will help fund future grants that will directly impact Hudsonville students. You can read more here. HEF-Spring2015

Community News….

  • Ugandan Children’s Choir is coming to Hudsonville!  You are invited to music noteexperience the energetic and joyful music of Africa as they perform at Chapel Pointe Church on Sunday May 17, at 9:30 and 11:10 a.m.  The children are cared for by Parental Care Ministries and are here to share their love and faith through compelling stories and songs. All women and girls are also invited to Chapel Pointe on Thursday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. for a free dessert event with the choir girls.
  • Stay Connected! Become a fan of Hudsonville Public Schools on Facebookeagle head (www.facebook.com/hudsonvilleps) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/HPSEagles) to keep up with the latest election information and school district updates.
  • This summer, let your children expand their imaginations, discover Shakespeare, and get some Will Power!Grand Valley Shakespeare Festival is pleased to once again offer its summer education camp Will Power. Featuring teaching artists from Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company, our day camp focuses on developing creativity through the process of drama. Using Shakespeare’s masterworks, your camper will learn about theatre concepts and storytelling, while having fun with other young people! Sessions held at GVSU’s Performing Arts Center, Allendale campus.  Two sessions: July 13-17 and July 20-24.  Children entering grades 1-3 meet from 9 am-12 pm and children entering grades 4-6 meet from 1pm-4 pm.  $110 per session; $95 second child discount; $200 two-session discount. Price includes class fees and materials.Scholarship opportunities available. To register onlinehttp://www.gvsu.edu/shakes/willpower-registration.htm.  More info? libmank@gvsu.edu or 616-331-3668.  See you onstage!
  •  Starlight Ministries and Fifth Third River Bank Run Run for a Purpose!  This year run or walk the Fifth Third River Bank with Team Starlight.  Run in honor or memory of someone you’ve lost and help raise funds and awareness for Starlight Ministries and get a cool shirt and a free pre-race pasta dinner.  But most importantly, know that you are supporting the great work of Starlight Ministries.  For information, visit their website at www.starlight.com and click on the River Bank Run link on the front page.
  • Challenge of Children Workshop This a one day FREE workshop being held at Hope College on THURSDAY, MAY 14.  Registration deadline is MONDAY, MAY 11.  Here is the link if you are interested in registering online…. www.challengeofchildren.org   Please read the attached flyer with all of the details.  CHALLENGE OF CHILDREN
  • CAMP INVENTION
    In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Hudsonville Christian School is pleased to offer the nationally-acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering grades one through six June 15-19.  It’s an exciting, weeklong summer adventure with lessons that explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation.  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).  Register by May 12 to receive $15 off the base price!
  • Is your daughter going into 1st-8th grade next fall and interested in cheering? Hudsonville Rocket Cheerleading will be having their registration dates on Tuesday, cheerleadingMay 12th  and Monday, August 3rd.  Both will be from 5-8pm and take place at the Hudsonville High School cafeteria.  The registration deadline isTuesday, August 4th (no late registrations will be accepted).  The cost of registration is $75 and includes an end of year banquet and trophy.  An additional uniform cost applies for those that do not have one.  Used uniforms will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis (though most used uniforms come later at the registrations as girls turn them in).  The 1st-6th grade girls will be cheering at the Hudsonville Youth Football games and the 7th & 8th grade girls will be cheering at the Hudsonville Club Football games. Check out the Hudsonville Rocket Cheer Website for more info (www.hudsonvillerocketcheer.com).  If you have questions about the program, please contact Coach Britni via e-mail at hudsonvillerocketcheer@gmail.com.  We look forward to seeing you at registration!
  • Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 16, 2015 for a free and fun discovery program at the Hansen Nature Trail at Millennium Park! Just pull on your comfortable walking shoes, gather the family and make your way down Butterworth Avenue to Riverbendspring flowers Street to one of Kent County Park’s hidden gems, Hansen Nature Trail. There is parking along Riverbend or take the free trolley that runs from John Ball Zoo and back. This experiential family event for kids of ALL ages runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It includes a scavenger hunt where kids get a trail guide to be stamped and entered into a drawing for a free “Discover! Millennium Park” t-shirt—along with a “discovery” trail walk to learn about a truly interesting ecosystem and things like:
  1.  the birds and mammals that make their home on the Hansen Nature Trail
  2.  the variety of native and non-native trees around the park
  3.  the unique ponds and learn why they were created
  4.  the wildflowers and native plants thriving in the area
  5.  the history of the Hansen Nature Trail
  6.  and even interacting with the local reptiles, amphibians and birds of prey!

Community Ed News….

There are some great camps and classes for your kids this summer.  Registration is now open.

To check out all of the great activities we have to offer, please click here.

If you would like to view the 2015 Hudsonville Community Education Brochure as a pdf or to print any pages,click here.

Upcoming Events….

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