Blog Bits 4/15/2016
News from the Office….
We hope everyone had a wonderful and restful Spring Break! We jumped right in to the M STEP test this week and the 5th graders have one week under their belts already! Just a reminder to please try to avoid scheduling any appointments on the dates listed below for your child.
- Grade 5: April 11-April 21
- Grade 3: April 25-April 28
- Grade 4: May 9-May 23
Also a quick reminder to please remember to call your child in if they are sick or you know they will not be in school on a particular day. We have to account for all of the students each day and it takes a lot of time to track kids down if we haven’t heard from parents. The answering system is always on as well and we get the messages every morning. Feel free to leave a message any time of the day. Thank you for your help with this!!
Have a great weekend everyone and enjoy the weather!!
PTC News….
April 20 – Marco’s Night
May 3 and 4 – Jet’s Nights
May 6 – Popcorn Friday
May 12 – PTC meeting 6:30
5th Grade News….
Here are some important dates to keep in mind for your fifth grader as they prepare for Middle School.
Art News….
SAVE THE DATE! Our 16th Annual district wide Student Art Show is right around the corner! This event features amazing artwork from all students in the district, including 125 pieces from our own Georgetown artists. The Art Show will be held at the Hudsonville City Hall lower level April 18 through 26, with a special reception for Georgetown artists on Wednesday April 20th from 5:30-7:30 PM. The show is also open daily from 9 am – 5 pm. Check out the Hudsonville Art Program blog for more information: ART SHOW
Community News….
•Jamestown Memorial Day Parade
Parade starts promptly @ 10:00 a.m. – Monday, May 30, 2016
Lineup @ 8:30 a.m. @ Jamestown Baptist Church, 2472 Quincy
The parade ends at Riley Street Middle School parking lot.
You’re Invited to Participate! – Prizes, Prizes, Prizes!
Prizes awarded in the following categories:
Walkers / Bikes, Skateboards, Roller Blades /Walking Floats /
Motorized Floats / Animals / Tractors / Antique Cars
Judging 9:00 -9:20 a.m.
The following four awards will be given for each of the above categories:
Most Creative / Most Patriotic / Vintage / Judge’s Choice
All Children participating in the parade will get a treat at our special “General Store” located in the Riley Street Middle School parking lot after they finish the parade.
•Jamestown Memorial Day Essay Contest
This is an essay contest to help us focus on what Memorial Day is all about and to reflect on those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and paid the price for our freedoms. There are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes as well as different age groups. Deadline for submission is May 13. You can find more information about the contest as well as the entry form in this link. Jamestown Essay Contest
Spring is in the air!!! Anyone who is anxious or excited about spring cleaning and aren’t sure how to dispose of unwanted metal items, keep in mind that the Senior All Nighter Committee is putting on a Scrap Metal Drive.
ELITE DISPOSAL is donating a 40 yard dumpster and will place it in the High school (pool) parking lot along 32nd Ave. We will start collecting items Friday 4/15 4-8pm and Saturday 4/16 8am-2pm.
All types of scrap metal will be taken which also includes appliances; washer, dryer, stove, freezer, refrigerator, air conditioner, hot water heater and lawnmowers, nothing is too big or too small. We will also take any pop cans and bottles that you just plain want to get rid of.
***No every day trash please.
Four years ago the Hudsonville Education Foundation (HEF) approved the Innovation in Education Award. This 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 are being accepted April 1- May 2, 2016. The HEF Board will review the nominations and the $500 award will be delivered to the winning nominee(s) at our welcome back celebration in August.
Submit a nomination here.
Community Ed….
• You can click here to go to the community education page on the Hudsonville Public School website.
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