Blog Bits 3/9/2018
News from the Office…
We have been so fortunate to be able to get the kids outside. Keep in mind, if it is muddy outside, boots is still a good idea. Parent Teacher conferences are coming up and also book fair will be the same week. Be sure to check it out when you come to meet with your child’s teacher!! We hit the month of March!! That means we are getting so close to Spring Break already! 3 more weeks! Time flies when we are having fun! Our first day off for Spring Break is March 30 and will go through April 8.
Next Early Release…
We will be dismissing at 12:15 on April 13. If your child is a car rider, please be at school between 12:10 and 12:15 for pick up. Food Service will be offering a sack lunch on early release days. Children can order a lunch with their teacher in the morning and will have them to take to their destination. The cost will be $2.25. Free and reduced benefits will also apply.
PTC News…
•March 12 – Parent Teacher conference dinner – the PTC is looking for some help with the conference dinner for the teachers. Here is the link to sign up to help if you can. The PTC sincerely appreciates it! Thank you!! If you have any questions, you can email Erin Fredricks at krebille@hotmail.com
•March 12 – 16 Book Fair
•March 17 – Boys Day OutOur Georgetown PTC is sponsoring a BOYS DAY OUT at Craig’s Cruisers on March 17, 2018 from 12-2pm.
Craig’s Cruisers Location:
5730 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming MI
5th Grade News…
March 15 – Instrument Fittings at school during the day
March 19 – Informational meeting for parents of students interested in middle school band or orchestra ( BMS 7:00 )
March 21 – Same informational meeting as the 19th this one is just held at RMS at 7:00
April 10 thru 19 – M-STEP testing window for 5th grade. Please avoid scheduling appointments during the school day on these dates if at all possible. Thank you!
May 2 – Parent information meeting for fifth grade camp (At Georgetown elementary in Multi-purpose room at 6:00)
May 17 and 18 – Fifth Grade Camp
June 5 – Field Day for 4th and 5th grade
Vote May 8…
PLEASE VOTE TUESDAY, MAY 8
ANNUAL OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL AND
SINKING FUND MILLAGE PROPOSAL
On May 8, two ballot proposals will come before Hudsonville School parents and community members. The first is our annual Non-Homestead Millage renewal. This is an annual renewal voters have approved for the past 23 years and would generate approximately $4.4 million dollars of operating revenue for our school district. Of note, this is not a tax on primary residences and is not a new tax. Additionally, the State of Michigan assumes all districts levy the full 18 mills. If voters reject the proposal, our district’s state aid is reduced accordingly.
The second proposal is our Building and Site Sinking Fund. Effective March of 2017, Public Act 319 expanded a district’s ability to utilize Building and Site Funds for security and technology. The House passed the bill in June, 2016 with a vote of 107-1, and the Senate passed it 36-0 in October, 2016. Even though Hudsonville has had this millage for the past 25 years, because the legislature expanded the use, the ballot language identifies it as a new millage. Of note, both millages will MAINTAIN our citizens’ current millage rate and will not raise taxes. Previous improvements made as a result of this one mill levy have included additional classrooms to accommodate all day every day kindergarten, roof repairs, boiler replacements, and land acquisitions.
Click here for official ballot language.
Community News…
•The Hudsonville Athletic Boosters are presenting the GMB/ Eagle 5k ” Brian Carlson Memorial Run” on March 24, 2018 at 9am. The event will take place at Hudsonville High School with the route running through the city of Hudsonville. Each year, the Hudsonville Athletic Boosters seeks 
to supplement the athletics program with thousands of dollars through various fundraising activities, including the GMB Eagle 5K, whose proceeds will go to athletic scholarships. As an organization, we give ten $1000 scholarships a year to outstanding student-athletes who are pursuing a college education.
.. Be sure to sign up on line at www.classicrace.com or visit our website www.hudsonville5k.com for more information and registration. Online registration only. Packet pickup and late registration will be at Harvest Health March 23 from 4-6pm and Race day morning from 7am to 8:50am. Be sure to check out and LIKE our Facebook page (GMB Eagle 5k race) also for all updates. All runners will receive lots of post-race refreshments.
When: April 28 @5:30
child will also do a craft and have a snack during a short break. *Please be sure to wear athletic shoes and dress comfortably!•Camp Invention ~ Invent the Future Today Explore the technology behind self-driving cars and invent a vehicle of the future. Design futuristic dream homes with smart furniture and smart energy. Build and personalize a robotic dog and construct a one-of-a-kind dog park.
Your local Camp Invention site information:
Price $225 (before discount) | For children entering grades K–6
Register at campinvention.org or 800.968.4332
$25 off if you register by 3/23 – use code: IDEA25
$15 off if you register between 3/24 – 5/4 – use code: IDEA15
$25 off per sibling – use code: SIBLING
Oakwood Intermediate School | 10505 Learning Lane, Allendale, MI 49401
June 18 – 22, 2018 from 9:00AM – 3:30PM
Directed by Carlos Esquivel
outdoor/indoor toys, books, games, shoes, baby equipment, maternity, and more. Delicious baked goods are also for sale! Located in the large gym at Heritage Christian at 6340 Autumn Dr., Hudsonville. Hope to see you there!•FREE EASTER EGG HUNT 
Saturday, March 31, 2018 @ 10am
Hughes Park—40th Avenue, Hudsonville
Voluntary donations are accepted. All proceeds will go to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
Kids up to 10 yrs old gather prize-filled eggs!
SEARCH FOR ONE OF THREE GRAND PRIZE EGGS!
Community Ed…
• You can click here to go to the community education page on the Hudsonville Public School website or click link below to see the new offerings.
Upcoming Events
