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Friday update from Mr. Lawrence

I would like to introduce myself.My name is Matthew Lawrence and I won principal for half the day. I was the top bidder for the silent auction for this item.  (THANKS MOM AND DAD!)

Please know that the fourth graders got of on their field trip. Because of the rain we had to make arrangements for them to go to a Youth Group Activity Center at Christ Memorial Church.  It was a crazy start to the day, but we all worked together to figure it out.

Mrs. Reagan had me introduce myself to the school at 9:15.  I used the school intercom service for this.  I signed all the purchase requisitions, uploaded camp photos (Mrs. Reagan visited yesterday) and learned how to use the 2 way radio.

At 10:10, I called into Miss VanArkel’s classroom to call a 1o minute indoor recess.  I figured that if I am a third grader in this room and the principal, that the class should have some fun, too.

I have to now go to put postings for new teaching positions on the staff board.  None of these are for our school, but they have to be posted at all the schools.

Have a good day and Happy Friday!

Mr.  Lawrence

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Fourth Grade Field Trip ON~!

Rain plans for today are as follows:

Group games at Christ Memorial Church’s Youth Center (Many thanks to Claire Boesma’s son-in-law arranging this for us at the last minute.)

Directions to the Youth Center DIRECTIONS

If the weather clears, they group may go to Kirk Park and Hemlock Park for Nature Trail Activities and Lunch.

Directions for Kirk Park and Hemlock Park

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Our 5th Graders Are…

…off to Camp Pinewood! It was a beautiful day to kick off 5th grade camp!  If you were near Georgetown between 9-9:30 am, you saw students checking in their bags and counting down the seconds to head north to camp.

The forecast is beautiful for the three days of activities and adventures.  The focus of the camp experience is on the core values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty. Children discover new facts about the natural world around them, but more importantly, they learn about themselves, other students and adults.

Many thanks to everyone who supported this experience by purchasing items that helps to fund the camp fee for all our 5th grade students.

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Carnival Raffle Winners

RaffleIn addition to our silent auction for the Lamer’s Family, we also had a raffle for a variety of items.  The winners are listed below.  Again, many thanks to everyone who attended, supported, volunteered and donated to our carnival!

Item and Winners:
50/50: $32.50    Rhonda Erander
John Ball Zoo    Rhonda Erander
GR Museum passes    Salley Riley
Spartan Stores GC    Alexis Royse
AvonBasket    Beth Kingina
Family Portrait    Shelly Hill
Red Robin: $30 GC    Corey Fellows
Whitecaps    Lisa Kuieck
Summer Fun Basket    Lisa Kuieck
Humane Society tote bag    Kim Tator
Back Pack    Amy Martinez
Back Pack    Amy Martinez
Red Robin: $20 GC    Jesse Martinez
Griffins Tickets    Sean J.
Allendale Sleep Inn    Bryant Huyser
DesignOne Haircut    Krista Lawrence
Griffins Tickets    Melissa Smith
Tropi Tan VIP Card    Shari Keillor
Children Museum Passes    Randolph Family
Summer Fun Basket    Alyssa Walker
Ford Museum Passes    Ben Beyers

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We Have Something to Say…JUST WRITE!

luluOur very important celebration of our year long work in writing takes place next week – May 24-28.  We hope that you will be able to visit our building during the five day showing of our work.  Everywhere you look, descriptive and rich and meaningful words will be displayed on:  lockers, walls, windows, and doorways.  Our published books from this year and year’s past will be on display in the rotunda.

Each writer’s story is published in a class anthology (collection) that is available for purchase (shipped directly to your home) or free download.  To see these books, visit this JUST WRITE LULU.COM link or simply click on the lulu logo on the top left sidebar.

You can also go directly to the classroom stories by clicking on this web page:  ABOUT OUR WRITING JOURNEY

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Teacher Silent Auction: A SUCCESS!

A HUGE THANK YOU to all teachers and staff who are donating their time and energy to help Brodiethe Lamers Family.  Through the Silent Auction, we raised $1,700.  This money will go toward helping the Lamers Family renovate their home so that it is more accessible for their son, Brodie.

Susie Coxen, Carnival Chair

The winners are listed below.  The teacher or principal will meet with you to schedule your special activity.

Item: Winner:

Lunch with the Principal CJ Coxen
Principal for 1/2 day Matthew Lawrence
Ice Cream with the Principal Isabella Vreux
Extra Recess for Your Grade Spencer Alexander
Breakfast with Reading Team Lorenzo Roerig
Breakfast with Mrs. Estefan Kiata Sullivan
Breakfast with Mrs. Bohl Aidan D.
Breakfast with Mrs. Nederveld Zack Kuieck
Breakfast with Mrs. Weiss Emile Alexander
Ice Cream with 2nd Gr. Teachers Brayden Schoonbeck
Ice Cream with 2nd Gr. Teachers Quinn Boar
Art Room Fun with Mrs. Brouwer Emilie Alexander
Ice Cream w/Grade 1 Teachers Sheyla Plummer, Nathan Keillor, Melia Brewer
Pizza w/ Mrs. R, Mrs. S, Mrs. S Dylan Ham  (Pizza Lunch)
Ice Cream with 3rd Gr. Teachers Ezra Roerig
Eagle Jacket Shari Keillor
Ice Cream with 3rd Gr. Teachers Kelsey Gelder
Ice Cream with 3rd Gr. Teachers Matthew Lawrence
Ice Cream with 3rd Gr. Teachers Brendan Ham
Holiday Program Package Spencer Alexander
Mr. Burger 5th Gr. Breakfast Jack Berry
Mr. Burger 5th Gr. Breakfast Brittani Kooiker
Mr. Burger 5th Gr. Breakfast Riley Fellows
Golf & Ice Cream 4th Gr Teachers Noah Keillor
Golf & Ice Cream 4th Gr Teachers Matt Pietrzak
Golf & Ice Cream 4th Gr Teachers Mallory King
Ice Cream w/2nd Gr. Teachers Caden Vandeburg
Ice Cream w/2nd Gr. Teachers Jessica VanHaitsma
Ice Cream w/2nd Gr. Teachers Jake Martinez
Ice Cream w/2nd Gr. Teachers Alexis Royse
Ice Cream w/2nd Gr. Teachers Masen Kuieck
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The Week Ahead: May 17, 2010

Is the calendar correct?  Are there really just 18 days of school remaining?  Just four weeks?  It seems like the year just began and we are talking about wrap up activities to close out 2009-2010.   If you look at the snapshot of our calendar below, you will see that there are many field trips taking place — and it is the week of 5th grade camp!  Here’s to a great week ahead.

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