Blog Bits 5/15/2015

News from the Office….

It is so nice to be able to get outside and move around!! We have 2 grades done with M-Step and 3rd grade to go!! The kids are doing well and we are very proud of them! Our countdown continues with 15 more SCHOOL days left!! Hard to Believe!! Here are a couple of end of the year reminders.

1. If you are bringing in a frozen treat for a birthday or just for fun, please bring them in a cooler. We do not have a lot of extra room in the lounge freezer. Thanks for your help with this!!

2. If your child has meds at school, you MUST pick them up by the end of the day on Friday June 5 (last day of school). Any meds that are left at school at the end of the year will be disposed of.  Thanks!

PTC News….

Last Marco’s Pizza Night – May 20 , Order a delicious pizza and support our school!!

Art News….

Parents, it is time to send home all the beautiful student artwork that we’ve been keeping safe at school for you!  Mrs. Brouwer and Mrs. Persch will host an ART PICK UP DAY – this includes framed artwork from the Art Show too!

5th Grade News….

May 20, 21, and 22 – Camp

June 2 – 4th/5th Grade Field Day

June 3 – Rain Date for for 4th/5th Grade Field Day

June 5 – LAST DAY AT GEORGETOWN , Dismissal at 1:00

Community News….

• A Ugandan Children’s Choir is coming to Hudsonville!  You are invited to experience 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.
• Mobile Food Pantry
  Saturday, May 30, 2015
  10:00 am to Noon
  Hager Park Church is partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to provide a 
  Mobile Food Distribution. The food distribution will take place at Hager Park Church’s parking lot, located at 2635 Bauer Road in Jenison. Sign-in is required, although the food is available to anyone that needs it. There will be a large assortment of food, consisting of fresh seasonal produce and other high quality grocery items.
• Stay Connected!Become a fan of Hudsonville Public Schools on Facebook (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 online: http://www.gvsu.edu/shakes/willpower-registration.htm.  More info? libmank@gvsu.edu or 616-331-3668.  See you onstage!
• 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 date on  Monday, August 3rd.  It  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 Riverbend 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!
• Visit Hudsonville’s 3^rd annual Salad Bowl Bash celebrating their agricultural history on August 8 from 2p-10p at the Farmer’s Co-op. This year’s event is expected to include the Great Garden Games, Rock Your Voice youth & teen singing competition, eating contests, farmer’s market & craft show, kid’s activities, a vegetable dance party, fireworks, and lots of delicious food! Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Jensen Jewelers and our Executive sponsors Sheldon Meadows Assisted Living Center and The City of Hudsonville for allowing this event to happen. Visit www.saladbowlbash.com for more information or call Lindsey Carlon at 616-669-0200.
• SATURDAY SLIP N SLIDE!!    JUNE 20, 2015 FROM 12:00 – 5:00 AT CHARLIE’S DUMP CHECK OUT THIS FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION Flyer 2015!!!
• Kids Day 2015!  – Saturday, June 13
  Kids! Moms! Dads! – Kick off your summer with an affordable, family-friendly event for kids from toddlers to 5th grade. Come and enjoy our 6th annual Kids Day at the Hudsonville Fairgrounds between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Enjoy free stage shows,  .25¢ games, lots of prizes, affordable kid-friendly food, and much more. Come whether it’s sunny or rainy. Kids Day is organized by Jehovah Jireh Ministries, and is supported by several local businesses, churches, and organizations.

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…