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It’s a Wrap!

Mrs. Bast caught cleaning the floor.
Mrs. Bast demonstrating her mopping skills!

Throughout the building, lockers are being emptied…desks cleaned…and backpacks filled.  Students teachers, parapros, secretaries, custodians and even the principal are wrapping up the year with mixed emotions.

The end of the year is bittersweet.  We are excited for summer yet sad to end another year filled with memories with of new friends and old, saying goodbye — some for a few weeks and others longer.

If you have learned anything about our Chief Custodian, Mr. Rob, the standards for cleanliness and order at Georgetown are exceptionally high.  We do our best to help him prepare for intensive summer cleaning.  Children have been seen scrubbing gooey stick residue from surfaces on locker doors and table tops.

Mrs. Bast, our reading teacher, was spotted scrubbing the hallway floor.  One teacher took helping Mr. Rob close out the year by wrapping up his year ZAMBONI STYLE!

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It’s a wrap…zamboni style!

As you prepare for summer, we want to thank you for all you have done to make this year fantastic for your children and us!  We can’t believe the year has passed by so quickly.   While you ease into summer, know that the staff at Georgetown are like busy elves.  On the surface the building is dark and quiet, but behind the scenes we are working hard to get ready for the new year.

Wishing you all the best in June, July and August.  See you soon in the late summer to start off Georgetown’s eighth year.

Warmly,

Mrs. Reagan

 

 

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Reading Counts WINNERS

Today we honored and celebrated all of the readers in grades 2-5 who participated in reading counts quizzes or book blogs through the year.

Each time the readers made their reading goal, they entered a drawing for a Target Gift Card.  Here are the winners for each class:

  • Mrs. Quigley:  Mary Matwiejczyk
  • Mrs. Greenlund-Sienna Murphy
  • Mrs. Kuieck-Kiara Sullivan
  • Mr. Jurewicz-Jennifer Williams
  • Mrs. Flory-Madelynn Wierda
  • Mrs. VanderStel- Joanna Workman
  • Mrs. McDonald- Rachel Kamer
  • Miss VanArkel- Olivia Scholma
  • Mrs. Huizenga- Aiden Waters-Umfleet
  • Mr. Bowen- Haley Holland
  • Mr. Kooiker- Sarah Spears
  • Mrs. Walenta-Matthew Jonkman
  • Mr. Gort- Ashley Holland
  • Mrs. Burdis-Gerrit Klyn
  • Mr. Bialochowski-Olivia Barr

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The class that earned an extra recess with popsicles from Mrs. VandenBerg for the MOST POINTS EARNED FOR READING COUNTS THIS YEAR:  Mrs. Kuieck’s second grade class.

And….all students who made their goals throughout the year (three goal periods) were entered into a drawing for an IPAD MINI.  We had a record 112 students make their goals.

  • The goal winner for this year is…..  MEGAN MARTINEZ in Mrs. Burdis’ Class!  She will take home an IPAD MINI!

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Georgetown Millionaires 2013

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The 24 students in the photo above are now officially MILLION WORD CLUB MEMBERS.  Each received a BARNES and NOBLE gift card.  We want to keep fueling their desire to consume words!  The names of each millionaire is also listed below.  CONGRATULATIONS!!!

  • 1,000,000 Words

Hannah Applebee, Carson Bretz, Peter Estefan, Victoria Eggers, Jordan Gradowski, Megan Martinez, Nathan Conkel, Annabel Owen (Missing in photo), Matthew Jonkman, Hannah Eggers, Gerrit Klyn, Patrick Estefan, Joe Huyser, Kyle Holt (missing in photo), Isabella Vreux, Skylar Hill, Elise Gort, Elaina Fuzi, Samantha Missad, Hope TerHaar (missing in photo).

  • 2,000,000 Words

Seth Banninga and Christian VandeGutchte

  • 3,000,000 Words

Aiden Klein and Chloe Patrick

 

To see other millionaires from our school, check out these posts:

2012 Millionaires

2011 Millionaires

2010 Millionaires and this post too!

 

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Interested in Being a Host Family?

Host Families are STILL needed (of any size, age, etc.) to open up their home for 4 or 6 weeks this summer for students ages 14-18 from Spain who are coming to this area to practice their (already good) English.  The 4-week program is June 26-July 24, and the students attend activities every Tue/Thu out of Hudsonville.  The 6-week program is June 27-August 7, and these students do not attend any activities but only live with the host family.  Both programs are flexible and students may go on vacation or to summer camp with you (at their own expense).  Students come fully insured and with their own spending money.

ANY family makes a good host family! Busy families, families with young children, these students are anxiously awaiting to hear they have a family to call their own this summer!

Please contact Mayah Bischoff at mayah.bischoff1@gmail.com or 662-0050 for more information.

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Our Final Week of School

It seems like I just finished composing the kick off update fro the 2012-13 school year.  The year has been jam packed with Parent Club Activities, memories of friendships formed and sustained and adventures in learning together.

Georgetown is a building of 50 + staff members who work collectively to create a calm, caring, safe and interesting learning community.  It has been a rich year and we are so very thankful to work with your children daily as teachers and mentors and caregivers.

Please take some time to look at a few of the photos I have taken throughout the year.  I am sure most teachers will also be highlighting the year with photo slideshows on class blogs as well.

We have four full days of school this week.  School is a full day on Thursday with dismissal at the normal time.  The entire staff will be wish the students happy summer with our traditional bus loop waving and cheering.

I will post an update next week with details about class lists for the 2013-14 school year…and of course, I will be updating the blog throughout the summer.

Here’s to a great last week!

Mrs. Reagan

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BLOG BITS 5/31/13

Happy Friday Georgetown Parents!sun

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE………. Believe it or not…….. it is here……. the last week of school!  4 more days until summer break!!  Please remember that the LAST day of school is Thursday, June 6 and it is a FULL day of school.  We just have a couple of notes from the office this week.  We know that parents/students like to bring in treats for the end of year and this is great, HOWEVER, we do NOT have freezer space for all of the cold treats that come in.  If you plan on bringing something that needs to be kept cold/frozen we ask that you bring them directly to the classroom when they are going to have the treat.  Thank you.  The last reminder from the office is for MEDICATION PICK-UP.  If your student has medication in the office this must be picked up by a parent.  We WILL NOT send it home with the student.  We will be in the office on Friday, June 7 and Monday, June 10 from 8am to 3pm.  You may come any time between now and Monday, June 10 to pick these up.  If any medication is left after June 10 it will be disposed of.  Thank you.

Here are the upcoming events that are planned for the grade levels for the last week of school.  Make sure to get these on your calendars.

1st GRADE ~ Bubble and Chalk Party, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 in the morning.

2nd/3rd GRADE ~ Field Day, THURSDAY, JUNE 6. 9:15a to 12:00p with a picnic from 12:00p to 1:00p.

4th/5th GRADE ~ Field Day at BALDWIN MIDDLE SCHOOL, TUESDAY, JUNE 4.  All day.  (Rain date of Wednesday, June 5)

COMMUNITY NEWS………  YMCA CAMP PINEWOOD……summer camp
 is offering discounts for Michigan families.  A discount of $300 will be offered!  Please read the attached flyer with all of the important information.  Official CPW MI Family Discount Flyer

HUDSONVILLE YOUTH FOOTBALL……..  is currently accepting registrations.   These will take place until JULY 21!  Please visit this website with all of the information.   www.hudsonvilleyouthfootball.com

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION’S FAMILY ENGINEERING PROGRAM………  Family Engineering is a new program developed with support from the National Science Foundation to actively engage parents and their children in fun, hands-on engineering activities and events. Modeled after the popular Family Math and Family Science programs, Family Engineering will introduce parents and elementary-aged children to the exciting world of engineering.  Engineering and engineering practices are new areas of emphasis in the Next Generation Science Standards, which need to be incorporated into K-12 classrooms.

 Through this workshop, teachers and administrators will learn how to engage elementary children & parents in engineering through fun, hands-on activities and events for the whole family! These are fun, hands-on engineering activities and events that help elementary and middle school students and parents learn about what engineers do and the role engineering plays in all aspects of our lives are also appropriate for classroom use.  Family Engineering also raises awareness of the many career opportunities in engineering.   Visit Family Engineering at:  http://www.familyengineering.org/  to learn about this new national program!

Workshop Date:  Thursday, August 15, 2013

Session Times: Morning: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m; Afternoon: 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.  
Cost: $10.00, includes refreshments and materials (Family Engineering book in either English or Spanish)

MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION……… Saturday, June 1, 2013.  Hager Park Church is partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to provide a Mobile Food Distribution on Saturday,June 1st. The food distribution will take place at Hager Park Church’s parking lot, located at 2635 Bauer Road in Jenison, from 10:00 am to Noon. Sign-in is required, although the food is available to anyone that needs it. There will be alarge assortment of food, consisting of fresh seasonal produce and other high quality grocery items. 

LEARN TO PLAY BOYS LACROSSE………. Hudsonville Lacrosse coaches and varsity players will teach you the fundamentals of the game.   You will need a short boys lacrosse stick, and no other specialized equipment.  Who:  Boys currently in 3rd to 7th grade from any school district.  When:  June 11,12 and 13 6-8 pm.  Where:  Field at north end of Hughes park, next to Hudsonville Schools administration building on Van Buren Street.  Cost:  $30 plus you purchase your own stick beforehand.  Register online at hudslax.com

HUDSONVILLE ROCKET CHEER………. Is your daughter going into 1st-8th grade next fall and interested in cheering? Hudsonville Rocket Cheerleading will be having their first sign up date on Monday, June 3rd from 6-9pm at the Hudsonville Freshman Campus cafeteria. The cost of registration is $75 and includes an end of year banquet and trophy.  An additional uniform cost applies for those that do not have one.  Used uniforms will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis.  The 1st-6th grade girls will be cheering at the Hudsonville Youth Football games and the 7th & 8th grade girls will be cheering at the Hudsonville Club Football games. Check out the Hudsonville Rocket Cheer Website for more info (www.hudsonvillerocketcheer.com).  If you have questions about the program, please contact me. Call Coach Britni at 616-634-9580 or e-mail hudsonvillerocketcheer@gmail.com.  I look forward to seeing you at registration!

KIDS DAY 2013………. Bring your family for a fun time of games and entertainment at Kids Day 2013 onSaturday, June 8, 2013, at the Hudsonville Fairground from 10am-3pm.  Great family friendly prices for food, games for 25 cents and free entertainment for families. All proceeds to benefit Jehovah Jireh Ministries.

it's summerART IN THE PARK……….  Art in the open air on a summer day. That’s what you’ll find when you visit the5th Annual Art in the Park event at Veteran’s Park on June 8, 2013.  Stop by Veteran’s Park (3275 Central Blvd) for a day filled with art. The festivities run from 9am to 3pm.  Art in the Park features live music and performances. There will also be numerous artists demonstrating their trades, so be sure to stop by to see live demonstrations, including pottery, loom work, wood burning, and sneaker art among others.  For the little artists, there will be several hands-on art projects, a bounce house, and a chance to meet local fire fighters from the Hudsonville Fire Department.  Swing through the vendor area where you’ll find handcrafted art and craft items for sale, and delicious homemade treats.  Vendors interested in participating in the event can sign up through June 1 at www.hudsonville.org. Student artists can rent a booth for half price.

SATURDAY SLIP~N~SLIDE……….  The Saturday Slip N Slide is returning to Rosewood Park (a.k.a. Charlie’s Dump) on Saturday, June 15, from Noon until 5pm!  Wristbands for the waterslides can be purchased the day of the event for $1 or a non-perishable food donation for Hand2Hand Ministries.  Please visit our websitewww.SaturdaySlipNSlide.com for full details and to purchase raffle tickets.  All proceeds from this event benefit KIDS HOPE USA.  Volunteers are still needed to help the day of the event.  If you are interested in giving a couple hours of your time, please contact Lori at City2Shore Real Estate 616-662-9664.

GRAND RAPIDS CREW JUNIORS………… Online registration for the 2013/14 soccer season is now open.  With teams located in Grandville, Byron Center/Kentwood and Grand Rapids, GRCJ has become the premier West Michigan Soccer Club.  Athletes are provided with licensed coaches, various trainings as well as their season of games.  Jr Academy is also available for 5-7 year olds.  Please go to grcrewjuniors.org for more information.

CURIOUS KIDS………  Do you tend to hear “I’m bored” after a few weeks of summer vacation? How does Ooey, Gooey Science or Island Getaway sound? Join us at Curious Kids this summer and you won’t have to worry about your children getting bored! Jamestown Reformed Church is excited to announce new reduced rates for their Summer Enrichment Program for children 4 years old through entering 3rd grade.  Four different themed classes are offered throughout the summer. For more information, please contact Carrie at 616-896-9732 or office@jamestownrc.org.

SCIENCE CAMP FOR ALL AGES……… Hope College offers exciting opportunities for children grades Pre K – 10th to explore the wonderful world of science and more.  The programs feature hands-on investigations designed to teach concepts in a FUN yet challenging way.  Among the 34 different sessions are opportunities to learn the science behind the adventures of Phineas and Ferb, examine the world of animals, uncover the inquisitive life of a crime scene investigator, and explore and create 2D and 3D art.  Click here to view all available sessions, learn more about the program, and to register online.   Contact:  Science Camp office, 616-395-7628  sciencecamp@hope.edu

BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES/CLOTHING…………Please read the attached flyers in regards to this wonderful program being offered to students preschool age through 8th grade.  Love In the Name of Christ will help you get off to a good start for the 2013/2014 school year.  Love In the Name of Christ is ALSO looking for local churches and individuals who would be willing to donate to this program.  Please see flyers for more info. PARENT FORM – Hudsonville 2013  Clothe-a-kid Ministry Brochure2  School Supplies Ministry Brochure

COMMUNITY ED NEWS…….   Hudsonville Community Education has many offerings for your kids.  For more information or to register, please visit www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org or call Rebecca at 669-7747, ext. #3.  Please refer to the Community Ed Summer Booklet that came home a while ago for upcoming summer programs.  : )

Have a great weekend and get ready for the week to fly by next week!!

Mrs. Nurenberg  : )summer sign

 

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Summer Library at Georgetown

Our library will be open for YOU on select Tuesday mornings (10 am to 12 pm) this summer.  We would love to have you and your children come in to check out books to maintain active reading over the summer.

We are also encouraging parents to log reading through Scholastic’s summer reading program.  The link to the program is to the top left of the blog.

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