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Blog Bits 8/29/2019

Blog Bits 8/29/2019

News From the Office…

Welcome back to school! It has been a great first week! The kids are doing amazing and it has been a smooth start! We just want to remind you that there is no school Friday or Monday. We will be back on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Enjoy your long holiday weekend with family and friends!

Early Release Friday…

Just a reminder, it’s early release Friday! We will be dismissing at 12:15 on Sept. 20. 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 $2.50.  Free and reduced benefits will also apply.

SCHOOL PICTURES…

MARK THE DATE ON YOUR CALENDARS!!! SCHOOL PICTURES WILL BE ON SEPTEMBER 26!! More information will be coming home with the order form soon!

PTC News…

•9/12 – First Jet’s Pizza Night! Order a delicious easy dinner and help out Georgetown! Tell Jet’s who your child’s teacher is when you order and the teacher that gets the most orders wins a pizza party for their class! Also Jet’s generously donates a portion of the proceeds back to school to help with many things at Georgetown!

•9/19 – First PTC meeting! Mark this on your calendars and come hear what is happening at Georgetown!! It will be held in the library starting at 6:30!! We would love to see all of you there!!

•9/20 – First Popcorn Friday

PE News…

Turkey Trot Time!

When school begins, it is time to start thinking about the annual Turkey Trot Race.   The race will be October 22 this year.   We are currently looking for Turkey Trot Sponsors for 2019.  Do you own your business, or work for someone who likes to be involved in the community?  Then become a Turkey Trot Sponsor and help support our Hudsonville Elementary Schools.   To find out more about how to become a sponsor, please email Mrs. Nienhuis and Mrs. VanKoevering.

Community News…

•Free Girls Lacrosse Clinic

The purpose of this clinic is to introduce girls to the exciting sport of lacrosse. At this clinic.lead by our HHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse Coach and players, basic skills will be taught as well as rules of the game. Again the cost is FREE!

Location: Riley Street Middle School

Date/Time: Saturday, September 14 from 1:00-3:00

Please bring a water bottle and a mouthguard. Stick and goggles recommended, but not required as we will have extra if needed.

For more information, email HudsonGirlsYouthLAX@gmail.com or text 616-890-7976

•Feeding America West Michigan
Mobile Food Distribution
Hager Park Church
Saturday, October 12, 2019
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 FREE to anyone that needs it. There will be a large assortment of food, consisting of fresh seasonal produce and other high-quality grocery items.
•Baton Twirling Classes
Dates: Every Wednesday beginning September 25, 2019 and ending December 18, 2019
Times: Ages 4-7, 6:15-7:00 p.m. Ages 8-18, 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Registration: On September 25th at the first class
Location: Georgetown United Methodist Church Gymnasium, 2766 Baldwin Street, Jenison
Cost: $8/week to be paid at each class.  $7 registration fee to be paid at first class.  Batons will be available for purchase at class for $26.  Payment plans available.
Trophies, medals, and ribbons available to earn!  Students will have an opportunity to show off their skills at a competition in December, and also can march in the Grand Rapids Santa Parade, which is on TV.  Questions?  Call (616) 460-1747, email athleticsens@aol.com, or visit us on our website at www.athleticsensations.com
Interested in CUB SCOUTS….check out this group.  Kids all ages, all grades welcome.  First meeting is this Thursday, 9/5/19.  Contact: cubscoutpack3149@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

Community Ed…

Community Ed Papers came home this week! There are many things new activities for your child to check out!

 You can click here to go to the community education page on the Hudsonville Public School website.

Upcoming Events

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