Category: Community Ed Activities

Happy Friday Afternoon Georgetown Parents!

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE……. Well we had another great week of weather, even though today is a little soggy.  Rain is needed too though : )  Can you believe it….. only 4 more school days until Spring Break!!  With that being said just a reminder there will NO SCHOOL next Friday, March 30!!  This will be the first day of Spring Break.  For PK/K parents please remember the first Friday back to school after Spring Break will be Friday, April 13 and that will be a TUESDAY/THURSDAY Friday!!

BIBLE CLUB…….  This was finished this past Monday, March 19.  So please remember not to have them stay after school on Monday, March 26.  Thank You  : )

BIKES/RIPSTICKS/ETC…….  Wow have we had a full bike rack this week!!  This warm weather sure does bring out the bikes and ripsticks.  With that being said, PLEASE REMEMBER to send a note with your child to their teacher giving them permission to ride/walk/ripstick home.  Unless you have done so, the teacher will be required to send them home however they normally get home, such as the bus!  Thank you for your help in this matter  : )

STUDENT DROP OFF……..    We have been noticing a HUGE increase in the amount of students being dropped off in the back of the school by the bus loop and the Middle School parking lot.  For student safety reasons we MUST have ALL students dropped off in front of Georgetown in the CIRCLE DRIVE.  The students are then able to walk around the building on the sidewalks to their playground.  Thank you for adhering to this safety rule.

ENTRANCE DRIVE SAFETY…….  As some of you are aware,  we had our first accident at the entrance to Georgetown/Baldwin Middle this week.  The car was attempting to make a left hand turn ONTO Baldwin St and was hit by an oncoming car.  Everyone was ok with minor cuts/bruises, none the less, a scary situation.  We are asking that during the busy drop-off and pick-up times that parents use the service drive by the athletic stadiums if you are needing to make a left hand turn onto Baldwin St.  This way you will come to an intersection with a traffic light.

One more thing in regards to the entrance drive…….. we have a huge concern for student safety here.  Cars are pulling into the drive and exiting the school at a high rate of speed.  This is becoming a safety concern more so now due to the amount of students walking/riding bikes to school.  PLEASE SLOW DOWN as you enter/exit the school drive!!  Thank you!  Remember it is for the safety of the students  : )

GEORGETOWN JOGGERS…….. At 9:00am tomorrow morning there will be 18 Georgetown Joggers running in the EAGLE 5K, which is a 3 mile race.  We wish them all GOOD LUCK and a great race!!  : )  Here are the Georgetown Joggers…Sarah Cook, Nathan Conkel, Luke Ellermets, Patrick and Peter Estefan (and Mom), Brad and Kensley Huizenga, Bretton Jahnke, Saige Jeltema, Zachary Kuieck, Mikayla Meyer, Bryce Morningstar, Emmalee Murphy, Ezra and Lorenzo Roerig, Tyler Sheldon, Will Smit, Tom Stutz (and Mom), Claire Telfor, Brayden Vredeveld, Jordan and Kayla Wolma!

SPENCER MEYER BENEFIT EVENTS…….  As many of you know, Spencer Meyer is a very special Kindergarten student here at Georgetown in Mrs. Estefan’s class and his parents, Jason and Jodi, are also staff members within the district.  Spencer is battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and in March the family was informed that the cancer had returned in his spine.   The entire district is helping to raise money for the SPENCER MEYER BENEFIT FUND and we have a few things to let you know about.  These are great ways to help the family in this time of need!!

BENEFIT BASKETBALL GAME…….. will be held Friday, April 27 at 7:00pm at the High School.  This will be great night of fun for everyone!!  The game will be between the staff at Baldwin Middle and Riley Middle.  It will be the “Baldwin Street Ballers vs. Riley Street Rim-Rattlers”!  Doors will open at 6:30pm and entrance fees will be a VOLUNTARY DONATION to the Spencer Meyer Fundraiser!  Please come out and join us to show your support for the Meyer family!  Lots of fun things and the Eagle’s Landing will be selling $1.00 Squishees (slushees), there will be Jet’s Pizza, Jimmy John’s, pop and candy!  What could be better?!  So MARK your calendars for FRIDAY, APRIL 27!! 

TEAM SPENCER….. Fliers for this event will be coming home with your YOUNGEST/AND OR ONLY STUDENT.  I am also attaching it here in the blog.   TEAM SPENCER kids sign up sheet 2  Please read the attached flier or the one sent home with your student for ALL of the details.  This will be a donation for the Spencer Meyer Benefit Fund through sponsorship of runners and individual donations.  There will be a form coming home through PE for FREE REGISTRATION for the children’s events!  You may also order t-shirts on this form.  Once again this is a great way to help out the Meyer Family!!

ZOX Staps…….  These are really cool bracelets that we are selling to benefit Spencer Meyer AND Jarod/Caleb Mulder.  Jarod and Caleb are also students in the district and attend Park Elementary.  Mr. Mulder is ALSO an employee of the district just as the Meyer’s are!  Jarod and Caleb have a disorder called MPS3A.  These bracelets are being sold for ONLY $7 each in the office and all of the proceeds are going directly back to the families!!  Stop by the office and get one!!  We have a limited amount and when they are gone we can not get any more.  HURRY IN!!  : )

12th ANNUAL STUDENT ART SHOW…….. Save The Date!  The 12th Annual Student Art Show is just around the corner!  Hudsonville’s annual art show includes masterpieces from students throughout the district, including 100 pieces from our Georgetown artists.  The show runs April 23 through 26 at the Park Elementary Community Room.  There will be a special artist reception for Georgetown students Tuesday, April 24 from 5:30-7:30 PM.  Please check out the attached flyer that will be up in all of the schools to promote this great event.  2012 Flyer-Blog PDF

GEORGETOWN  TALENT SHOW……..  The Talent Show will be on THURSDAY, MARCH 29 and there will be two shows; 9:15am and 1:15pm.  If you would like any further information or have any questions please visit Mrs. Bretz’s Blog.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES FOR 5TH GRADERS……..   April 10 ~ Instrument Fittings at Georgetown Elementary.  (This helps the students determine if and what instrument they might like to play in Middle School Band.)  April 18 ~ Parent Informational Meeting for parents of 5th graders.  This will be held at Baldwin Middle School in the Cafeteria at 7:00pm.

COMMUNITY NEWS……… West Michigan Flight Academy 3rd Annual Pancake Carnival……… All you can eat – kids 5 and under free, 6-12 yrs. $5, adults $10.  Games, prizes, pony rides, pilots offering flights & much more, there issomething for everyone!
When: Saturday, June 9th, 8 – 11 a.m.
Where: Riverview Airport, 805 Taylor Street, Jenison Michigan
Why: Annual Pancake Carnival fundraiser benefits West Michigan Flight Academy’s flight programs.
These programs give children the opportunity to pursue careers in Aviation & Aerospace, while improving grades in Math & Science.  This event is one of many ways to reach as many kids & parents as possible, as well as raising funds for fuel and maintenance cost.  More: Internationally acclaimed aviation artist Rick Herter – Framed prints will be auctioned.  Mr. Herter will be in attendance to personalize the prints for the winning bidders.

HUDSONVILLE SHOWCASE……… Come on out for a free day of family-friendly fun.  There will be an indoor bounce house, balloon twisters, wii bowling, and many other fun activities for kids of all ages.  There will also be some great door prizes including a Kindle Fire and giveaways including a new Grill. The event is April 14, 2012 from 10-2pm at the Hudsonville High School.  No admission fee.  Call 662-0900 for more information.

EASTER EGG HUNT……….. 7th Annual Hudsonville Community Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by RE/MAX Grand Valley. To be held Saturday, April 7, 2012, 10:00am at Hughes Park on 40th Ave in Hudsonville. Kids up to 10 years old are invited to come and gather prize-filled eggs and have a chance to win one of three Grand Prizes. The event is free; however, if you are able a make a voluntary donation, all proceeds will go to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.

GRAND RAPIDS MUD RUN………  The Grand Rapids Mud Run is inviting students between the ages of 6 – 12 to come out for the 3rd annual Kids Mini-Mud Run Saturday, August 25, 2012.  The Mini-Mud Run is a 2.5K stretch of the 5K course and includes 7 muddy kid friendly obstacles.  With every adult registration a student runs FREE!  Bring your kids out for some muddy fun!  www.grandrapidsmudrun.com

HOPE COLLEGE SUMMER SCIENCE AND MORE CAMPS 2012………. Hope College is offering exciting opportunities this summer for students to explore the wonderful world of science and more. The programs will feature
“hands-on” interactive investigations designed to teach scientific concepts in a FUN and challenging way as well as hands-on, skill and technique building experiences in the non-science camps. Enrollment is based on the grade your student will enter Fall ‘12. You may register one grade either side if there is space available. To register, or for more information, visit our website at www.hope.edu/camps/science.htm  l. For questions, e-mail us at sciencecamp@hope.edu or contact us by phone (616) 395-7628.

HOPE COLLEGE SOCCER CAMPS……..  The Hope College Soccer camps are designed specifically for local soccer players that desire to grow in their soccer abilities.  Campers ages six to 14 attend day camps in June for a fun educational experience in a great team based setting.  At the Hope Soccer Camps we do more than build technical and tactical ability.  We also develop relationships that allows each player to build friendships with the other players and staff.  Two weeks are available from June18-22 and June 25-29.  Come for the best week of soccer ever.  Learn more at www.hopesoccercamp.com.

COMMUNITY NIGHT AT THE GRIFFINS……. The Griffins want to welcome you to our “Community Night with the Griffins” on Saturday, March 31st! Through this exclusive discounted offer, enjoy an affordable night of fun and entertainment with the Griffins!

Saturday, March 31st will feature:
• Greg Amadio Bobble giveaway to the first 2,000 fans
• Intermission entertainment by Russian Bar Trio
• Post-Game Open Skate (bring your own skates)

COMMUNITY NIGHT – EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTED TICKET OFFER………Through this special offer, enjoy Upper Level Preferred seating for only $14 per ticket, Lower Level Faceoff seating for only $16 per ticket, or Lower Level Center Ice seating for only $19 per ticket.  A savings of up to $5 per ticket, plus no service fees!  A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold via this offer will be donated to the Hudsonville Public Education Foundation.

PURCHASING TICKETS ONLINE IS EASY!
1. Log on to griffinshockey.com/promocode
2. Enter promo code: HUDSONVILLE
3. Select your seats and make your purchase

2012 CREATE CAMP INVENTION COMING TO HUDSONVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL THIS SUMMER!………  In partnership with Invent Now, Hudsonville Christian School is pleased to offer the nationally acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering grades one through six this summer. Camp Invention will run from 9:00 – 3:30 from June 18-22, 2012. This exciting, week-long adventure in creativity immerses children in imaginative play that reinforces and supplements school-year learning in the subjects of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Hudsonville Christian staff members will facilitate program modules, and enthusiastic high school and college students will serve as Leadership Interns – ensuring that one staff member is in place for every eight children. Register on or before March 30 to receiver $25 OFF the base price of $215. Look for a flyer on Hudsonville Christian School’s websitewww.hudsonvillechristian.org, or there is a flyer available at school. Availability is limited, so visit www.campinvention.org or call800.968.4332 to reserve your child’s spot today!

COMMUNITY ED NEWS…….   Please see the link at the school’s website at www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org or call 669-7747, ext.  #3 for information regarding all the activities being offered.  We also have the paper copy registrations of these offerings outside of our Multi-Purpose Room here at Georgetown.  You may register online for any activity that is being offered currently.

UPCOMING EVENTS
3/29 ~ Georgetown Talent Show

3/30 ~ Spring Break Starts

4/9 ~ Back to School

4/10 ~ Jet’s Pizza Night

4/13 ~ T/TH PK/K Friday

4/13 ~ ECSE Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Field Trip

4/18 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night

4/18 ~ 4th Grade Field Trip to the Symphony

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Nurenberg  : )

Happy first Friday of March Georgetown Parents! 

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE……..  Well here we go…… ONLY 19 school days until Spring Break!!   The countdown has begun.  Let’s just hope that since March came in like a lamb that it will NOT leave like a LION?!?!  We had a very busy 4 day week here at Georgetown.  Conferences went very well and once again we had a great turnout.  Coin Wars were also a big hit!  We are all hoping that it will be a great fund raiser for our school.  We will be sure and let everyone know how we did and who are the winning classrooms!

Parents please be sure to update phone numbers in the office if any of yours have  changed.  Whether it be home, work or cell.  After we had our snow day last week some parents realized that their numbers were not correct in our system and should have  been updated.  Just send us an email or call the office and we will be happy to update these for you.

PK/K Parents…… please make note that next Friday, March 9 is a MONDAY/WEDNESDAY attendance day.  It gets a little confusing sometimes when we have a Friday off and the on/off schedule gets mixed up.  : )

PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS NEEDED…….. Send in your plastic grocery bags!  The Girls Scouts will be making plastic mats from recycled grocery bags to send to Haiti.  A collection box will be available outside of the office for the next few weeks.  Thanks!

5TH GRADE NEWS………  Immunization Requirements for 2012-2013 School Year ~ All incoming 6th graders (current 5th grade students) will have the immunization requirements as stated below:

1.  Two doses of Varicella vaccine or have a history of having chickenpox.
2.  One dose of meningococcal vaccine. (Students must be 11 yrs old before getting this dose)
3.  One dose of tetanus/diphtheria/acellular pertussis (Tdap) (if 5 years or more have passed since last dose of tetanus/diphtheria vaccine – DTaP, Td or DT).

If your child needs immunizations, please make work of completing these immunizations during the 5th grade school year. Doing so will be a great help to the Middle School Secretaries who need to check for immunization compliance for every 6th grade student in our district.

Please be advised that any child who has not had all of his/her immunizations will not be allowed to start 6th grade.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES FOR 5TH GRADERS……..  March 22 ~ 5th graders will be visiting the Middle School that they will be attending next fall.    April 10 ~ Instrument Fittings at Georgetown Elementary.  (This helps the students determine if and what instrument they might like to play in Middle School Band.)  April 18 ~ Parent Informational Meeting for parents of 5th graders.  This will be held at Baldwin Middle School in the Cafeteria at 7:00pm.

PTC NEWS………  Upcoming events are:  SPRING BOOK FAIR ~ March 12-16, ONLINE BOOK FAIR ~ March 9-19;  FATHER/SON EVENT ~ April 21, Whitecaps Game;  MOTHER/DAUGHTER EVENT ~ TBD…late March or April.

COMMUNITY NEWS………  FREE FOOD, THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 6:00 PM…….Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry will be at Hudsonville Congregational United Church of Christ, 4950 – 32nd Ave. The food is free to those in our community who are struggling in these tough economic times. There will be an assortment of food, consisting of fresh seasonal produce and other high quality grocery items. If you have questions or need more information please call 616-669-2718.

SPRING/SUMMER CLOTHING SALE……. Heritage Christian School is holding a Spring/Summer Clothing and Toy Sale on Saturday, March 10, from 9AM – NOON.  Items include gently used kid’s clothing (infant-Junior), sporting goods, toys, baby items, and much more.  There will also be a baked goods table!  Come get a jump start on your spring shopping!

GMB/EAGLE 10K/5K Run/Walk…… March 24, 2012 at 9am at Hudsonville High School. The Hudsonville Athletic Boosters are sponsoring this event in which all proceeds will go for Six $1000 Scholarships for senior student/athletes of Hudsonville. Running Caps, sponsored by Royal Technologies, to the first 250 registered entrants. Go to www.eagle10k.com for more information and to www.classicrace.com to register. Any questions please call Dwight Sneden 616-893-5830.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING……..  FREE Electronics Recycling at Fairway CRC: March 9–11.  Help us keep toxic electronic waste out of landfills! Recycle your old electronics at Fairway CRC through Comprenew; a local nonprofit committed to helping communities live in a sustainable manner. Most any item with a cord or battery will be accepted. Drop off at 1165 44th Street in Jenison, Friday 3-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-5pm.

HOPE COLLEGE SOCCER CAMPS……..  The Hope College Soccer camps are designed specifically for local soccer players that desire to grow in their soccer abilities.  Campers ages six to 14 attend day camps in June for a fun educational experience in a great team based setting.  At the Hope Soccer Camps we do more than build technical and tactical ability.  We also develop relationships that allows each player to build friendships with the other players and staff.  Two weeks are available from June18-22 and June 25-29.  Come for the best week of soccer ever.  Learn more at www.hopesoccercamp.com.

ALLENDALE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL’S COMMUNITY WIDE 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT……..  Saturday, March 24, 8 a.m. to ?
Deadline: March 2, 2012
Grades 3rd thru 8th boys & girls
$100/Team – Advance Registration Required
Concessions Available
For registration forms go to allendalechristian.com

COMMUNITY ED NEWS………  Please see the link at the school’s website at www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org or call 669-7747, ext.
#3 for information regarding all the activities being offered.  We also have the paper copy registrations of these offerings outside of our Multi-Purpose Room here at Georgetown.

Latest Hudsonville Community Education Offerings

Boys Baseball Clinics – Grades 2 – 5

Boys Wrestling Clinic – Grades K – 6

Guitar Clinic – Ages 9+

Scared Smart – Grades 6 – 8

Middle School Waterpolo – Grades 6 – 8

Please visit www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org to register or learn more about the programs available through Hudsonville Community Education.

UPCOMING EVENTS

3/6 ~ Jet’s Pizza Night

3/12-3/16 ~ Spring Book Fair

3/16 ~ Popcorn Friday

3/16 ~ ECSE Coopersville Train Ride

3/19 ~ LAST Bible Club

3/20 ~ PTC Mtg @ 6:30p

3/21 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night

3/22 ~ 5th Graders tour Baldwin Middle School

3/23 ~ 4th Graders Lansing Field Trip

3/29 ~ Georgetown’s Talent Show

3/30 ~ SPRING BREAK STARTS!!!   : )

Have a fabulous weekend!

Mrs. Nurenberg  : )  

Happy Friday Georgetown Parents!!

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE…… Well I hope everyone enjoyed their Winter Break!!  I know I sure did!!  : )  Skiing was absolutely fabulous  : )  We had a pretty quiet week here again this week.  However, we did have a really good assembly you should ask your children about if they did not already mention it.  They were called the “African Acrobats”.  We could here the students down in the gym from the office whooping it up!!

Remember parents that next week is a FOUR day week.  We have FRIDAY, MARCH 2 OFF!!  Yippee  : )

PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS NEEDED…….. Send in your plastic grocery bags!  The Girls Scouts will be making plastic mats from recycled grocery bags to send to Haiti.  A collection box will be available outside of the office for the next few weeks.  Thanks!

5TH GRADE NEWS………  Immunization Requirements for 2012-2013 School Year ~ All incoming 6th graders (current 5th grade students) will have the immunization requirements as stated below:

1.  Two doses of Varicella vaccine or have a history of having chickenpox.
2.  One dose of meningococcal vaccine. (Students must be 11 yrs old before getting this dose)
3.  One dose of tetanus/diphtheria/acellular pertussis (Tdap) (if 5 years or more have passed since last dose of tetanus/diphtheria vaccine – DTaP, Td or DT).

If your child needs immunizations, please make work of completing these immunizations during the 5th grade school year. Doing so will be a great help to the Middle School Secretaries who need to check for immunization compliance for every 6th grade student in our district.

Please be advised that any child who has not had all of his/her immunizations will not be allowed to start 6th grade.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES FOR 5TH GRADERS……..  March 22 ~ 5th graders will be visiting the Middle School that they will be attending next fall.    April 10 ~ Instrument Fittings at Georgetown Elementary.  (This helps the students determine if and what instrument they might like to play in Middle School Band.)  April 18 ~ Parent Informational Meeting for parents of 5th graders.  This will be held at Baldwin Middle School in the Cafeteria at 7:00pm.

PTC NEWS………  COIN WARS……. The Georgetown Parent Club will be holding our second fundraiser of the school year February 27 – March 1.   This year we are coordinating a Coin Wars event.  The object of the event is for each class/team to collect as many SILVER coins as possible during the “war” to help raise funds for school supplies, field trips, events, etc. NO PENNIES or CANADIAN coins are permitted in the container. Students bring U.S. silver coins to school and place them in the container in their classroom.

The parent club is also looking for Dad participants to promote the Coin War during lunch recess.  If you know any Dad’s with flexible daytime schedules please let Amanda Troyer know at amandatroyer@Yahoo.com.

The event schedule is as follows:

Monday, February 26 – Thursday, March 1 – Students may bring in coins and fill their container

Tuesday, February 27 – Wednesday February 28 – Gold and Silver DRESS UP DAYS.

Thursday March 1: Containers collected at the end of the day and counted over the weekend.

Prizes are as follows:

1st place class: Special, extra long lunch and dessert with Principal

2nd place class: Ice Cream party

3rd place class: Pizza party

Highest earning grade level: extra recess and PJ Day

If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Troyer at 443-3814 or amandatroyer@yahoo.com. Thank you for all of your help!

Other upcoming events are:  SPRING BOOK FAIR ~ March 12-16, ONLINE BOOK FAIR ~ March 9-19;  FATHER/SON EVENT ~ March 17;  MOTHER/DAUGHTER EVENT ~ TBD…late March or April.

P.E. NEWS……..  GYM SHOES…….  Please remember to have your students leave a pair of tennis shoes in their locker for P.E.   We are having students come with no tennis shoes and also shoes that are dirty because they are wearing them outside.  If they have a pair in their locker then they will be clean and prepared.  Thanks so much for your help.

COMMUNITY NEWS…….. GMB/EAGLE 10K/5K Run/Walk…… March 24, 2012 at 9am at Hudsonville High School. The Hudsonville Athletic Boosters are sponsoring this event in which all proceeds will go for Six $1000 Scholarships for senior student/athletes of Hudsonville. Running Caps, sponsored by Royal Technologies, to the first 250 registered entrants. Go to www.eagle10k.com for more information and to www.classicrace.com to register. Any questions please call Dwight Sneden 616-893-5830.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING……..  FREE Electronics Recycling at Fairway CRC: March 9–11.  Help us keep toxic electronic waste out of landfills! Recycle your old electronics at Fairway CRC through Comprenew; a local nonprofit committed to helping communities live in a sustainable manner. Most any item with a cord or battery will be accepted. Drop off at 1165 44th Street in Jenison, Friday 3-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-5pm.

HOPE COLLEGE SOCCER CAMPS……..  The Hope College Soccer camps are designed specifically for local soccer players that desire to grow in their soccer abilities.  Campers ages six to 14 attend day camps in June for a fun educational experience in a great team based setting.  At the Hope Soccer Camps we do more than build technical and tactical ability.  We also develop relationships that allows each player to build friendships with the other players and staff.  Two weeks are available from June18-22 and June 25-29.  Come for the best week of soccer ever.  Learn more at www.hopesoccercamp.com.

ALLENDALE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL’S COMMUNITY WIDE 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT……..  Saturday, March 24, 8 a.m. to ?
Deadline: March 2, 2012
Grades 3rd thru 8th boys & girls
$100/Team – Advance Registration Required
Concessions Available
For registration forms go to allendalechristian.com

COMMUNITY ED NEWS……… Please see the link at the school’s website at www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org or call 669-7747, ext.
#3 for information regarding all the activities being offered.  We also have the paper copy registrations of these offerings outside of our Multi-Purpose Room here at Georgetown.

Latest Hudsonville Community Education Offerings

Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes- Ages 6 – 12

Girls Softball Clinic – Grades 2 – 6

Boys Baseball Clinics – Grades 2 – 5

Girls Volleyball Clinic – Grades 3 – 6

Home Alone & Babysitting Classes – Ages 9 – 13

Boys Wrestling Clinic – Grades K – 6

Guitar Clinic – Ages 9+

Swimming Lessons – Ages 6 months – 12

Scared Smart – Grades 6 – 8

Kids Rock the Gym – Grades PreK – 6

Please visit www.hudsonvillepublicschools.orgto register or learn more about the programs available through Hudsonville Community Education.

UPCOMING EVENTS

2/27 – 2/29 ~ Parent/Teacher Conferences

2/27 – 3/1 ~ Coin Wars

3/2 ~ NO SCHOOL

3/6 ~ Jet’s Pizza Night

3/12-3/16 ~ Spring Book Fair

3/16 ~ Popcorn Friday

3/16 ~ ECSE Coopersville Train Ride

3/20 ~ PTC Mtg @ 6:30p

3/21 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night

3/22 ~ 5th Graders tour Baldwin Middle School

3/23 ~ 4th Graders Lansing Field Trip

3/29 ~ Georgetown’s Talent Show

3/30 ~ SPRING BREAK STARTS!!!   : )

Have a fabulous weekend!

Mrs. Nurenberg  : )

HAPPY FIRST FRIDAY OF FEBRUARY!!

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE…….. It has been a fairly quiet, uneventful week here at Georgetown.  Which I suppose is a good thing.  The illnesses have slowed down some, but we still have mostly the stomach bug going around.  One thing we would like here at Georgetown……. is SNOW!!!!  It would make for better recesses and way fewer muddy cloth changes!  Bring on the SNOW!!!!  : )

PRE-K/KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT PACKETS…….  These are available in the front office starting this past  TUESDAY, JANUARY 31.     PLEASE REMEMBER that preferences are not determined by the date the enrollments are turned in.

FOOD SERVICE NEWS……..  Our FEBRUARY lunch menu is available.  Please print the following attachment.  Feb. 2012 Hudsonville. Elem     Attached also is the deposit slip if you need one.    Deposit Slip

5TH GRADE NEWS………  Immunization Requirements for 2012-2013 School Year ~ All incoming 6th graders (current 5th grade students) will have the immunization requirements as stated below:

1.  Two doses of Varicella vaccine or have a history of having chickenpox.
2.  One dose of meningococcal vaccine. (Students must be 11 yrs old before getting this dose)
3.  One dose of tetanus/diphtheria/acellular pertussis (Tdap) (if 5 years or more have passed since last dose of tetanus/diphtheria vaccine – DTaP, Td or DT).

If your child needs immunizations, please make work of completing these immunizations during the 5th grade school year. Doing so will be a great help to the Middle School Secretaries who need to check for immunization compliance for every 6th grade student in our district.

Please be advised that any child who has not had all of his/her immunizations will not be allowed to start 6th grade.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES FOR 5TH GRADERS……..  March 22 ~ 5th graders will be visiting the Middle School that they will be attending next fall.    April 10 ~ Instrument Fittings at Georgetown Elementary.  (This helps the students determine if and what instrument they might like to play in Middle School Band.)  April 18 ~ Parent Informational Meeting for parents of 5th graders.  This will be held at Baldwin Middle School in the Cafeteria at 7:00pm.

P.E. NEWS……  JUMP ROPE FOR HEART……..  For any of you parents who would like the information as to when your child will be jump roping for this great event please see the schedule below.  REMEMBER that PLEDGE ENVELOPES are DUE by MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13!  Thank you!!

All classes will be jumping in their P.E. class on Feb. 13, 14 or 15. (Other than T/TH PK/K classes, see below)

Feb. 13  will be these classes:                  Feb. 14 will be these classes:

Mr. Bowen                                                             Mrs. Quigley

Mr. Kooiker                                                            Mr. Bialochowski

Miss. Chrisman                                                      Miss. Taber

Miss. Burmeister                                                    Mrs. Burdis

Miss. VanArkel                                                       Mrs. McDonald

Mrs. Kuieck                                                            Mr. Jurewicz

Feb. 15 will be these classes:

Mrs. Stadt

Mrs. Huizenga

Mrs. Woodring

Mrs. Bouwens

Mrs. Flory

Mrs. Greenlund

*All M/W K and PreK classes will be on Feb. 13 and all T/Th K and PreK classes will be Feb. 23.  Hope this helps.

COMMUNITY NEWS……… GVSU 2012 WINTER YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMPS……..  Feb. 5 & Feb. 19.
In the Kelly Family Sports Center
Ages: Grades 1-8
Walk-up Registration: Noon – 1pm
Camp Time: 1pm – 4pm

Cost: 1 camp for $30
Or attend both camps for $50
Register Early At……. Grandvalleystatesportscamps.com

HAPPY LAST FRIDAY OF JANUARY GEORGETOWN PARENTS!!!

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE ………  First some big news……. one of our very own Georgetown students who is currently a 6th Grader at Baldwin Middle was the winner of the school spelling bee!!!!  This is pretty big news considering she was up against 7th and 8th graders!  So KUDOS to Miss Cielle Waters-Umfleet!!!  You are amazing and we wish you all the best in your regional competition coming up!!  WAY TO GO CIELLE!!!

I hesitate to even say this, but I think the stomach virus is slowing down here finally.  Of course I probably just jinxed us!  Just remember to remind your students to continue to wash and sanitize their hands frequently!  Thank you!!!

PRE-K/KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT PACKETS…….  These will be available in the front office starting on TUESDAY, JANUARY 31.   We are not allowed to hand these out any sooner.  PLEASE REMEMBER that preferences are not determined by the date the enrollments are turned in.

FOOD SERVICE NEWS……..  Our FEBRUARY lunch menu is available.  Please print the following attachment.  Feb. 2012 Hudsonville. Elem     Attached also is the deposit slip if you need one.    Deposit Slip

5TH GRADE NEWS………  Immunization Requirements for 2012-2013 School Year ~ All incoming 6th graders (current 5th grade students) will have the immunization requirements as stated below:

1.  Two doses of Varicella vaccine or have a history of having chickenpox.
2.  One dose of meningococcal vaccine. (Students must be 11 yrs old before getting this dose)
3.  One dose of tetanus/diphtheria/acellular pertussis (Tdap) (if 5 years or more have passed since last dose of tetanus/diphtheria vaccine – DTaP, Td or DT).

If your child needs immunizations, please make work of completing these immunizations during the 5th grade school year. Doing so will be a great help to the Middle School Secretaries who need to check for immunization compliance for every 6th grade student in our district.

Please be advised that any child who has not had all of his/her immunizations will not be allowed to start 6th grade.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES FOR 5TH GRADERS……..  March 22 ~ 5th graders will be visiting the Middle School that they will be attending next fall.    April 10 ~ Instrument Fittings at Georgetown Elementary.  (This helps the students determine if and what instrument they might like to play in Middle School Band.)  April 18 ~ Parent Informational Meeting for parents of 5th graders.  This will be held at Baldwin Middle School in the Cafeteria at 7:00pm.

EARLY CHILDHOOD INFORMATION NIGHTS……  HPS Early Childhood Programs is holding one more Parent Information and Registration Night in late-January for our 2012 Summer Program and our 2012-2013 School Year Programs.   Please consider attending if you wish to learn more about the programs offered throughout our district.  Feel free to share this flyer and information with family, friends, and neighbors that may benefit from our options.

Open House Date/Time:

Monday, January 30 @ Bauer Elementary Gym, 6:00-7:00pm

This is gives you  a chance to gather information about the programs, meet staff, and visit a preschool classroom.  There will not be a formal presentation, so come anytime between 6:00-7:00pm.  Children are welcome also.  Registration forms and information will be available on the Hudsonville website under the Early Childhood tab as of January 26.  Hope to see you there.

P.E. NEWS…….  P.E. Apparel……  It is that time of year again.  Our P.E. departments are having their annual t-shirt/sweatshirt sale.  Your student should have come home with the flier  from gym.  It was sent home with the youngest and only in the building.  The DEADLINE for ORDERING is WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1!  I will attach the order form also in case you need another one.   P.E.-Apparel-s9xgf9  

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART……..  For any of you parents who would like the information as to when your child will be jump roping for this great event please see the schedule below.  REMEMBER that PLEDGE ENVELOPES are DUE by MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13!  Thank you!!

All classes will be jumping in their P.E. class on Feb. 13, 14 or 15. (Other than T/TH PK/K classes, see below)

Feb. 13  will be these classes:                  Feb. 14 will be these classes:

Mr. Bowen                                                             Mrs. Quigley

Mr. Kooiker                                                            Mr. Bialochowski

Miss. Chrisman                                                      Miss. Taber

Miss. Burmeister                                                    Mrs. Burdis

Miss. VanArkel                                                       Mrs. McDonald

Mrs. Kuieck                                                            Mr. Jurewicz

Feb. 15 will be these classes:

Mrs. Stadt

Mrs. Huizenga

Mrs. Woodring

Mrs. Bouwens

Mrs. Flory

Mrs. Greenlund

*All M/W K and PreK classes will be on Feb. 13 and all T/Th K and PreK classes will be Feb. 23.  Hope this helps.

COMMUNITY NEWS……… GVSU 2012 WINTER YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMPS……..  Feb. 5 & Feb. 19.
In the Kelly Family Sports Center
Ages: Grades 1-8
Walk-up Registration: Noon – 1pm
Camp Time: 1pm – 4pm

Cost: 1 camp for $30
Or attend both camps for $50
Register Early At……. Grandvalleystatesportscamps.com

HAPPY FRIDAY GEORGETOWN PARENTS!! 

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE…….  Well as much as I would like to say the stomach virus has passed……. it has NOT!!!  We have had a lot of it again here this week at school.  We have sent many students home each day that have come down with it.  So with that being said,  PLEASE make sure you are washing your hands and sanitizing things!!  Remember too if your student has been ill with the stomach flu to not send them back to school until they have been sympton FREE for 24 hours.  Thanks for this!!  : )

ATTENTION ALL 4th GRADERS/PARENTS OF 4th GRADERS……  ONE MORE WEEK OF SWIMMING.  Everyday, January 23 – 27 the 4th graders will be going to the High School for swimming lessons.  REMEMBER to send swim suits/towels OR the “NEEDED” essentials to change into after swimming if your student wears their suit under their clothes in morning.  Thank you, this saves the office ALOT of phone calls home  : )

5TH GRADE NEWS………  Immunization Requirements for 2012-2013 School Year ~ All incoming 6th graders (current 5th grade students) will have the immunization requirements as stated below:

1.  Two doses of Varicella vaccine or have a history of having chickenpox.
2.  One dose of meningococcal vaccine. (Students must be 11 yrs old before getting this dose)
3.  One dose of tetanus/diphtheria/acellular pertussis (Tdap) (if 5 years or more have passed since last dose of tetanus/diphtheria vaccine – DTaP, Td or DT).

If your child needs immunizations, please make work of completing these immunizations during the 5th grade school year. Doing so will be a great help to the Middle School Secretaries who need to check for immunization compliance for every 6th grade student in our district.

Please be advised that any child who has not had all of his/her immunizations will not be allowed to start 6th grade.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES FOR 5TH GRADERS……..  March 22 ~ 5th graders will be visiting the Middle School that they will be attending next fall.    April 10 ~ Instrument Fittings at Georgetown Elementary.  (This helps the students determine if and what instrument they might like to play in Middle School Band.)  April 18 ~ Parent Informational Meeting for parents of 5th graders.  This will be held at Baldwin Middle School in the Cafeteria at 7:00pm.

PRE-K/KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT PACKETS…….  These will be available in the front office starting on TUESDAY, JANUARY 31.   We are not allowed to hand these out any sooner.  PLEASE REMEMBER that preferences are not determined by the date the enrollments are turned in.

FOOD SERVICE NEWS………  Hiring for Substitutes…..The food service department is hiring for substitute positions with the department.  If you are interested, an application can be found on the food service webpage at www.jenhudfood.org.  Applications can be mailed to the address listed on the application, faxed to 667-2119 or dropped off at the food service office Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4 pm.

EARLY CHILDHOOD INFORMATION NIGHTS……  HPS Early Childhood Programs is holding two Parent Information and Registration Evenings in late-January for our 2012 Summer Program and our 2012-2013 School Year Programs.  Identical information is available on both evenings.  Please consider attending if you wish to learn more about the programs offered throughout our district.  Feel free to share this flyer and information with family, friends, and neighbors that may benefit from our options.

Open House Dates/Times:

Thursday, January 26 @ Riley Middle School Cafe’, 6:00-7:00pm

Monday, January 30 @ Bauer Elementary Gym, 6:00-7:00pm

These evenings are a chance to gather information about the programs, meet staff, and visit a preschool classroom.  There will not be a formal presentation, so come anytime between 6:00-7:00pm.  Children are welcome also.  Registration forms and information will be available on the Hudsonville website under the Early Childhood tab as of January 26.  Hope to see you there.

P.E. NEWS…….  P.E. Apparel……  It is that time of year again.  Our P.E. departments are having their annual t-shirt/sweatshirt sale.  Your student should have come home with the flier this week from gym.  It was sent home with the youngest and only in the building.  The DEADLINE for ORDERING is WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1!  I will attach the order form also in case you need another one.   P.E.-Apparel-s9xgf9  

COMMUNITY NEWS…….   LACROSSE FOR CURRENT 5TH GRADERS…… Registration is open for current 5th graders to learn and play competitive lacrosse in the spring.   Go to hudslax.com for more information and to register.    Registration is open till Jan 30, or until the team is full.

ALLENDALE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL’S COMMUNITY WIDE 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT……..  Saturday, March 24, 8 a.m. to ?
Deadline: March 2, 2012
Grades 3rd thru 8th boys & girls
$100/Team – Advance Registration Required
Concessions Available
For registration forms go to allendalechristian.com

THERAPY DOGS AT PATMOS LIBRARY……..  Read to a Therapy Dog at Patmos Library, 2445 Riley Street in Jamestown, Tuesdays in January.  6:30-7:30 p.m. Call 896-9798 to schedule child’s reading time.

TODD BURPO ~ Heaven Is For Real…….  Todd Burpo will be appearing at Daybreak church on Sunday, January 29th at 9:30am and 11:00am. Todd has been number one on the New York Times best selling list for over fifty weeks with his book, Heaven Is For Real. This book explores the realities of Heaven and relays the dramatic story of Todd’s son, Colton, who had a near death experience that defies explanation. Over six million copies of the book are in print and a movie is now in production. For more information on this free event, go to www.daybreak.tv.

LITTLE LEAGUE SIGN-UPS……….                                                                                                                                                                                                    Hudsonville Little League Sign-Ups
visit www.hudsonvillelittleleague.com
deadline is January 28

Georgetown Little League Sign-Ups
visit www.georgetownll.com
deadline is February 24

*Each league has specific boundaries.  Be sure to look at the maps that they have posted online to see which league you should sign you child up for.

COMMUNITY ED NEWS……..  KIDS ROCK THE GYM…..  Please read the attached flier in regards to this fun night out for students AND parents.  You may register on line or by printing this flier.  It will be held Saturday, February 25.  rockgym2012

Listed below are other Community Ed Activities that are currently available for registration.

Hudsonville Community Education Offerings

•Jr. Dance Clinic – Grades K – 8

•Inline Speed Skating – Experienced Skaters – Ages 5 – Adult

•Learn to Skate – Ages 4 and up

•HEAT Jr. Swim Team – ages 5 – 11

•HEAT Middle School Jr. Swim Team – Grades 6 – 8

•Parking Lot Self Defense Awareness – Ages 14 – Adult

•Kids Rock the Gym – Grades PK – 6th

•Gymnastics/Dance/Cheer – Ages 3 and up

To register for any of the above offerings, please visit www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org

UPCOMING EVENTS

1/27 ~ ECSE Field Trip to Playworld

1/31 ~ Pre-K/K Enrollment Packets Available

2/7 ~  Jet’s Pizza Night

2/10 ~ Popcorn Friday

Have a fabulous weekend!

Mrs. Nurenberg  : )