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Georgetown Actors Shine

Laini, Brianna and Annalicia

Last night, my daughter and I attended a performance of ANNIE at Evergreen Ministries in Hudsonville.  The highlight of the performance was watching our Georgetown students perform and participate in the production.

Laini VandenHoek, Annalicia Hoekwater and Brianna Hoekwater were standout actresses in their roles.  We also watched members of the Gelder family work the sound equipment with Kelsey doing an amazing job with the snow machine.

It was a wonderful evening–and a great opportunity for me to see our Georgetown students shine outside of school.

 

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BLOG BITS 12/7/12

BLOG BITS 12/7/12……….  Happy Friday Georgetown Parents! 

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE ……….  Let the count down continue……… 10 school days until Christmas break!!  This just does not seem possible.  It was a pretty quiet week here this week.  We have been  seeing a lot of illness again here at Georgetown.  The symptoms we are seeing the most of are vomiting, fever and sore throat.  The fever has been lingering on average for 3-4 days.  So please remember to follow the 24 hour rule when it comes to vomiting and fevers.

HOLIDAY PROGRAM DVD’S………….  Just a friendly reminder that we will NO longer be accepting orders for these.  If you did not get a chance to order one please CONTACT WCET at 669-3332.  Thank you.

CALL INS and LATE ARRIVALS…………  Please try to remember to call in for your student if they are not going to be attending school for the day OR even if they will be a late arrival.  Especially with illnesses on the rise right now, we have been needing to make more phone calls home to check on students who are not accounted for.  With 625 students in this building it can take quite a while to get through attendance.  If you can help us with this matter that would be great!  Please remember you can call the office number 24/7 and leave us a message.  Thank you  : )

STUDENT EARLY PICK-UP……….  In regards to students getting picked up early for appointments, etc. we are going to be doing things a little differently here in the office.  Please STILL continue to send a note to the teacher informing them that you will picking up your student early.  This will help to ensure that the students are ready for pick up.  However, as far as the office goes we WILL NOTcall the student down to the office until you are here to sign them out.  We have just been seeing more that we call the student down and then they are not picked up on time and they end up missing more of their instructional time in class.  Our suggestion to you as parents is to arrive 5-10 minutes early to ensure that you leave on time with your student.  Thank you.

LUNCH SCHEDULES……. Just wanted to get these out there again  as we have been getting frequent calls in regards to this.  KINDERGARTEN, recess 11:20-11:35, lunch 11:40-12:00; 1ST GRADE, recess 11:30-11:45, lunch 11:50-12:10;  2ND GRADE, recess 12:00-12:10, lunch 12:15-12:35;  3RD GRADE, recess 12:05-12:15, lunch 12:20-12:40;  4TH GRADE, recess 12:30-12:40, lunch 12:45-1:05;  5TH GRADE, recess 12:35-12:45, lunch 12:50-1:10.

DECEMBER LUNCH MENU……….  is attached as is a deposit slip if needed.  Dec. 12 Hud. Elem    Deposit Slip (1)

GIRLS ON THE RUN……… SHOE FITTING………  Due to a scheduling difficulty with Gazelle Sports, there has been a change in the January shoe fitting schedule. The first shoe fitting on Saturday, January 5th at CWIT is no longer happening. Instead, we will have a fitting on Saturday, January 26th, still at CWIT.  Thank you.

ART NEWS………  Parents, be sure to check out your child’s artwork on ARTSONIA, the world’s largest on-line art gallery!  Looking for a special Christmas gift for grandparents? Visit the Artsonia Gift Shop and have artwork printed on a huge variety of items, including mugs, clothing, and holiday cards.  Contact Mrs. Brouwer (jbrouwer@hpseagles.net) if you need the Security Key Code to access your child’s artwork. 

PTC NEWS………  MARCO’S PIZZA NIGHT WINNER……..  drumroll please….. was 2nd Grade……. Mrs. Greenlund!!  : )  They will be enjoying a pizza party lunch provided by Marco’s.

HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP………… This starts MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 and goes through FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14.  The students absolutely love this event! Schedules should be coming home in regards to what day/time your student/students will be shopping.  Remember if you have not volunteered yet please try and do so.  It really takes a lot of volunteers to make events like this happen.  Thank you for all you do as parents  : )  Please contact Cheryl Havens at havenspc@gmail.com or 616-481-4164 or use this link to sign up   http://vols.pt/fkU1ev.

COMMUNITY NEWS……….  SANTA MOVIE……..  Every month students from Hudsonville, Jenison, and Unity Christian High Schools meet to discuss ways that they can best meet the needs of the community. These students comprise the Youth Advisory Committee of Southeast Ottawa County. They focus on meeting the needs of the families of the community through various service projects and granting funds to organizations with the same goal. On December 15 the committee is hosting a family friendly movie night at Hudsonville High School in the main gym and cafeteria. The doors open at 6:30 and the movie begins at 7. There will be photo opportunities with Santa and his elves, crafts, cookie decorating, and much more! The entrance is free with low costs for the photos and crafts. Families are encouraged to come and enjoy this free event. Monetary donations will be collected for Helping Hands Food Pantry. Don’t be shy! Bring your family and friends to enjoy Santa’s Movie Night put on by the Youth Advisory Committee! 

EAGLE’S LANDING HOLIDAY CLOTHING SALE……….. Do you need any Eagle attire for gifts for the holidays??  Plan ahead to stop in and pick up the NEW UNDER ARMOUR GEAR.  It goes fast.  Right now we are as full of gear as we are going to be before Christmas.  We will not be reordering the same stuff after break so get it while it lasts.

Hours of Operation going into Christmas Break!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    M-F – 7:25-7:45 am and 10:20-12:10.
Other special hours until Christmas break………..
Thursday, December 6 (Basketball game 5-7:30ish(1/2 time)
Friday, December 7 (Basketball game 4-8:30ish)
Tuesday, December 11 (Basketball game 5:30-8:30ish)
Wednesday, December 12 (Wrestling 6-8)
Thursday, December 13 (Basketball game 5-8ish)
Friday, December 14 (Basketball 6-8:30ish)
December 17-20 (After school til 8pm)
Saturday, December 22 (Wrestling 9-2 pm)
Check out some of the stuff online at the HUDSONVILLE ATHLETICS WEBSITE or stop in.  Thanks  Eagles Landing Sales Department.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA……….  will be holding an information night on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 at 6:30pm at the Jenison Christian Church located at 7003 28th Ave, Hudsonville.  This is for boys in grades 1-4.  For more information please contact Aaron Gach at 616-785-2662, EXT 239 or aaron.gach@scouting.org.

HUDSONVILLE LIGHT SHOW……….  One of our Park families is helping sponsor a Christmas light show at 4608 Sun Meadow LN.  This show is a light and music production in the front of their home.  This neighborhood has been published in the local papers for their amazing light displays in past years. Donations will be accepted to help support the Mulder family on Sat. Dec. 22, 2012. This Park family has two sons, Jarod and Caleb, battling a rare regressive genetic disorder called M.P. S. On Dec. 22 there will be Hot Chocolate, Candy Canes and SANTA! Please join the fun from 6PM-9PM. Merry Christmas.

BARNES & NOBLE BOOKFAIR……… Do your holiday shopping and help the Hudsonville Bands at the same time!  Barnes & Noble Bookfair to support Hudsonville Bands, Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8 (voucher maybe used on-line December 7 through 11, 2012).  Barnes & Noble – Rivertown Crossing Mall.  Come see Santa Claus and listen to a reading of Polar Express in-store on Friday at 7 pm.  Johnathan Rand, author of the exiting Michigan Chillers series will be in-store on Saturday from 3 to 5 pm.  Tell the cashier that your purchase is for Hudsonville Bands and the Hudsonville Bands will receive a percentage of the sale.  Family and friends can help support Hudsonville Bands right from their home town.  Send them or give them this voucher to use in their local Barnes & Noble store or on-line. VOUCHER is attached here……. 2012_Band Bookfair-Flyer-with-Vouchers   

GIFTS OF APPRECIATION…….. Are you wondering what gift to get your child’s teacher or bus driver for Christmas this year?  As we all know, Christmas is a great time to recognize those special people – teachers, coaches, counselors, bus drivers, and other staff members – who are a positive influence in your child’s life and school experience. One way to show your appreciation is by making a donation in their name to the Hudsonville Education Foundation.  It’s a gift that keeps on giving!  Please see the attached donation form (or pick one up at your child’s school) for more information and directions for making your gift.  GiftsofAppr-Dec2012
HUDSONVILLE LITTLE LEAGUE………  Sign-Ups Are Now Open!  Visit www.hudsonvillelittleleague.com   Deadline: January 19, 2013 – 1:00 p.m
HUDSONVILLE LACROSSE ASSOCIATION………. Register now to play lacrosse for the Hudsonville Lacrosse Association in the spring!  
Go to www.hudslax.com for registration and information. Open to Boys in 5th grade through high school, and high school girls.
GOLF…….. Do you have a son or daughter interested in GOLF???…… BRAD DEAN from Crystal Mountain (#1 Teaching Pro in the Midwest) will be here to talk about his Golf Academy and answer questions on Tuesday, December 11 @ 6:30 in Room 107 at the HS.  Brad’s academy has many different options from beginners to college level players. Feel free to attend and get information.  Varsity Boys and Girls coaches will be there to answer questions as well.  Check it out and get a head start on getting your kids ready to play.   Questions you can call  Ron Reimink (Boy’s Coach) @616-669-1500 ext. 20126 or Joe DeSmit (Girl’s Coach) @ 616-443-7727
HPS EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM ………  is holding two Parent Registration Evenings in January for our 2013 Summer Program and our 2013-2014 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 the attached flyer and information with family, friends, and neighbors that may benefit from our options.  Information Night Dates/Times:

Thursday, January 17 @ Riley Middle School Cafe’, 6:00-7:00pm
Monday, January 21 @ 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.  For more information, please call Shellie or Becky at 616-797-0842.  

COMMUNITY ED NEWS…………  Hudsonville Community Education has many offerings for your kids this fall.  For more information or to register, please visit www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org or call Rebecca at 669-7747, ext. #3.  Here are some of the activities being offered currently:

Jr. Eagles Basketball ~ Boys/Girls Grades K-2

Boys Basketball ~ Grades 3-6

Soccer ~ Ages 5-12

Learn to Swim ~ Ages 6mo – 3yr

Young Rembrandts Drawing ~ Ages 6-12

Learn to Inline Skate ~ Ages 4 & up

Learn to Ice Skate ~ Ages 3 & up

Beginning Fencing ~ Ages 5 – Adult

UPCOMING EVENTS

 12/10-12/14 ~ Holiday Gift Shop
12/14 ~ ECSE Christmas Celebration
12/14 ~ Popcorn Friday
12/19 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night
12/22-1/6 ~ HOLIDAY BREAK  : )
1/8 ~ Jet’s Pizza Night
1/11 ~ 5th Grade Field Trip
1/11 ~ ECSE Sleigh Ride Field Trip w/parents
1/16 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night
1/17 ~ PTC Meeting 6:30pm
1/17, 1/18 & 1/25 ~ Mrs. Van’s ECSE Parent/Teacher Conferences
1/18 ~ Popcorn Friday
1/24 & 1/25 ~ Mrs. Murphy’s ECSE Parent/Teacher Conferences
1/26~ Father/Daughter Winter Wonderland Dance (more info coming soon!)
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Nurenberg  : ) 
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HPS Early Childhood Programs: DAYCARE

HPS Early Childhood Programs – Parent Information/Registration Nights

 for 2013 Summer Program and the 2013-2014 School Year. 

Information Night Dates/Times:

  • Thursday, January 17 @ Riley Middle School Cafe’, 6:00-7:00pm
  • Monday, January 21 @ Bauer Elementary Gym, 6:00-7:00pm

*Programs include: Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten Care, Before/After School Care, Summer Care.

*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.  [scheduled monthly=”3″ time=”01:00 AM” length=”0:3:1:0″][/scheduled]

*For more information, please call Shellie or Becky at 616-797-0842.

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Girls on the Run Shoe Fitting: DATE CHANGE

Parents of Girls in Grades 3-5:

If your daughter is enrolled in the after school Girls on the Run program, please be aware that the shoe fitting date has changed.  It is no longer being held on January 5.  The new date:

Saturday, January 26th  at the Center for Women in Transition

If you have questions, please contact:    Monica Wittig

 

 

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December Has Arrived

Milo and Cooper on the Holland beach.

While walking along the Lake Michigan shoreline today, I had to remind myself that it was December 2.  The air was heavy with a spring like mist, the water calm and the temperatures in the mid 50’s.   Milo and Cooper spent most of their time chasing sea gulls and digging in the sand.

The high tomorrow is forecasted to be 60 degrees which means we will be finding jackets, mittens and hats scattered about the playground!  Tuesday will be colder — and then milder again by the end of the week.   The unpredictable weather patterns continue — and our lost and found collection is a reflection of this.  Be sure to check for missing sweatshirts, hats, mittens and scarves when you are in the building.  The lost and found tables are outside the library.

A snapshot of some of our events for the coming week is below.  We have Jet’s Pizza night on Tuesday — and other than this a rather uneventful week ahead.  The Secret Santa Holiday Shop will be next week (December 10-13).  This is a great opportunity for your children to buy gifts for family members.  It is my favorite PTC sponsored event of the year!

Many thanks again for all your support for our Holiday Program at FairHaven Ministries on Tuesday of last week. The children and music teachers were amazing and I hope you found the program to be enjoyable and a great kick off to the holidays.  The WCET broadcast times have been expanded.  You can view the time options here.

Have a great week!

Mrs. Reagan

 

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BLOG BITS 11/30/12

BLOG BITS 11/30/12………  Happy Last Friday of November!  

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE……….  I cannot believe I just said that it is the last Friday in November!  So here we go with the count down until Christmas Break……..15 school days!  Holy Toledo, hold on tight the holidays will be here before we know it and kids will be home for 2 fun filled weeks of vacation.  We hope all of you enjoyed the Holiday program this week.  The students did an amazing job, as did the music teachers.  It seems nice to have the program behind us and the kids can just relax and enjoy their friends and their holiday parties now before Christmas break.  If you want to watch this on WCET, the viewing times are in this post.

STUDENT EARLY PICK-UP……….  In regards to students getting picked up early for appointments, etc. we are going to be doing things a little differently here in the office.  Please STILL continue to send a note to the teacher informing them that you will picking up your student early.  This will help to ensure that the students are ready for pick up.  However, as far as the office goes we WILL NOT call the student down to the office until you are here to sign them out.  We have just been seeing more that we call the student down and then they are not picked up on time and they end up missing more of their instructional time in class.  Our suggestion to you as parents is to arrive 5-10 minutes early to ensure that you leave on time with your student.  Thank you.

LUNCH SCHEDULES……. Just wanted to get these out there again  as we have been getting frequent calls in regards to this.  KINDERGARTEN, recess 11:20-11:35, lunch 11:40-12:00; 1ST GRADE, recess 11:30-11:45, lunch 11:50-12:10;  2ND GRADE, recess 12:00-12:10, lunch 12:15-12:35;  3RD GRADE, recess 12:05-12:15, lunch 12:20-12:40;  4TH GRADE, recess 12:30-12:40, lunch 12:45-1:05;  5TH GRADE, recess 12:35-12:45, lunch 12:50-1:10.

DECEMBER LUNCH MENU……….  is attached as is a deposit slip if needed.  Dec. 12 Hud. Elem    Deposit Slip (1)

ART NEWS………  Parents, be sure to check out your child’s artwork on ARTSONIA, the world’s largest on-line art gallery!  Looking for a special Christmas gift for grandparents? Visit the Artsonia Gift Shop and have artwork printed on a huge variety of items, including mugs, clothing, and holiday cards.  Contact Mrs. Brouwer (jbrouwer@hpseagles.net) if you need the Security Key Code to access your child’s artwork. 

P.E. NEWS……….  P.E. CARES……… Everything is totaled and the winning class is……………….5th gr. Walenta with 179 items!!!!!!!!!!  They will get the PE CARES T-shirts and the bowling trip to Hudsonville Lanes!  2nd place was Kuieck with 146 and 3rd place was Kooiker!   Thanks to EVERYONE for all your help with this project!  The total collected was 2,391 items.   Awesome job!!!!  The poster of totals will be on the bulletin board on Monday  🙂

PTC NEWS……….  FALL BOOK FAIR………. A HUGE thank you to all of the volunteers for the FALL BOOK FAIR.  Total sales were over $7100!  We were able to provide over $3300 of books to our teachers!!

BOX TOP COMPETITION……… We have 3 classrooms who have won the box top contest – 1 in each wing of the school:

 Congratulations to Mrs. Bohl’s Kindergarteners who brought in 1,481 box tops!

Congratulations to Mrs. Quigley’s Second Graders who brought in 923 box tops!

Congratulations to Mr. Kooiker’s Fourth Graders who brought in 2,788 box tops!

In total, we submitted 10,199 points in Box Tops which will bring in a total of $1,019.90 for Georgetown Elementary!  A huge thank you for all those who helped clip their box tops and get them in on time!  Thank you also to Christi Dandurand for helping me count all of these!  Keep clipping & saving and ask neighbors, family and friends to help for the next contest in the Spring.  More details to follow at that time.  I will be contacting each of the winning teachers to find out if their class would like to watch a movie, or have a snow cone snack!

Also please see the attached photo that explains on how you can receive 20 EXTRA Box Tops when shopping at Meijer.  

HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP………..  It will be taking place in our library during the week of December 10-14.  This is another great event for the kids and they absolutely love shopping for their family and loved ones!  With that being said, it takes a lot of volunteers to make this happen.  Please contact Cheryl Havens at havenspc@gmail.com or 616-481-4164 or use this link to sign up   http://vols.pt/fkU1ev.   Thanks for all you do parents  : )  
COMMUNITY NEWS………  FREE COATS/CLOTHING/HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND TOYS…….  Winter Coats, Clothing & Household Items and Toys
Saturday, December 1 – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
1294 Chicago Drive, Jenison (Kerkstra Precast’s warehouse – in back of building)Georgetown Township Fire Department will be distributing its Coats 4 Kids and Christ Community Cupboard will be opening its doors to the residents of Georgetown Township on Saturday, December 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.If you or any of your immediate family members are in need of winter coats, gloves/mittens, hats, scarves, snow pants, and/or boots and/or clothing, (infant through adult sizes), you are welcome to come and “shop” for FREE!  We also have a huge selection of household items and some toys available. We simply request that you take only items that are needed and that no items are taken for resale.  If you have questions or if you cannot attend the give-away on December 1, please e mail us at  coats4kids2012@gmail.com to let us know how we can be of help.  Tim Mc Intyre and Brett Wright, GTFD/Deb Mc Intyre, Coordinator, Christ Community Cupboard.
BARNES & NOBLE BOOKFAIR……… Do your holiday shopping and help the Hudsonville Bands at the same time!  Barnes & Noble Bookfair to support Hudsonville Bands, Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8 (voucher maybe used on-line December 7 through 11, 2012).  Barnes & Noble – Rivertown Crossing Mall.  Come see Santa Claus and listen to a reading of Polar Express in-store on Friday at 7 pm.  Johnathan Rand, author of the exiting Michigan Chillers series will be in-store on Saturday from 3 to 5 pm.  Tell the cashier that your purchase is for Hudsonville Bands and the Hudsonville Bands will receive a percentage of the sale.  Family and friends can help support Hudsonville Bands right from their home town.  Send them or give them this voucher to use in their local Barnes & Noble store or on-line. VOUCHER is attached here……. 2012_Band Bookfair-Flyer-with-Vouchers                                                          
GIFTS OF APPRECIATION…….. Are you wondering what gift to get your child’s teacher or bus driver for Christmas this year?  As we all know, Christmas is a great time to recognize those special people – teachers, coaches, counselors, bus drivers, and other staff members – who are a positive influence in your child’s life and school experience. One way to show your appreciation is by making a donation in their name to the Hudsonville Education Foundation.  It’s a gift that keeps on giving!  Please see the attached donation form (or pick one up at your child’s school) for more information and directions for making your gift.  GiftsofAppr-Dec2012
HUDSONVILLE LACROSSE ASSOCIATION………. Register now to play lacrosse for the Hudsonville Lacrosse Association in the spring!  
Go to www.hudslax.com for registration and information. Open to Boys in 5th grade through high school, and high school girls.
GOLF…….. Do you have a son or daughter interested in GOLF???…… BRAD DEAN from Crystal Mountain (#1 Teaching Pro in the Midwest) will be here to talk about his Golf Academy and answer questions on Tuesday, December 11 @ 6:30 in Room 107 at the HS.  Brad’s academy has many different options from beginners to college level players. Feel free to attend and get information.  Varsity Boys and Girls coaches will be there to answer questions as well.  Check it out and get a head start on getting your kids ready to play.   Questions you can call  Ron Reimink (Boy’s Coach) @616-669-1500 ext. 20126 or Joe DeSmit (Girl’s Coach) @ 616-443-7727

COMMUNITY ED NEWS………  Hudsonville Community Education has many offerings for your kids this fall.  For more information or to register, please visit www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org or call Rebecca at 669-7747, ext. #3.  Here are some of the activities being offered currently:

Jr. Eagles Basketball ~ Boys/Girls Grades K-2

Boys Basketball ~ Grades 3-6

Soccer ~ Ages 5-12

Learn to Swim ~ Ages 6mo – 3yr

Young Rembrandts Drawing ~ Ages 6-12

Learn to Inline Skate ~ Ages 4 & up

Holiday Cooking Class ~ Ages 6-8

Learn to Ice Skate ~ Ages 3 & up

Beginning Fencing ~ Ages 5 – Adult

UPCOMING EVENTS

12/4 ~ Jet’s Pizza Night
 
12/10-12/14 ~ Holiday Gift Shop
 
12/14 ~ ECSE Christmas Celebration
12/14 ~ Popcorn Friday
12/19 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night
12/22-1/6 ~ HOLIDAY BREAK  : )
1/8 ~ Jet’s Pizza Night
1/11 ~ 5th Grade Field Trip
1/16 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night
1/18 ~ Popcorn Friday
1/26~ Father/Daughter Winter Wonderland Dance (more info coming soon!)
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Nurenberg  : )

 

 

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Nutcracker Performers are Georgetown Graduates!

TWO FORMER GEORGETOWN STUDENTS ARE

PERFORMING WITH THE GRAND RAPIDS BALLET 

IN THE HOLIDAY FAVORITE THE NUTCRACKER!

DECEMBER 14-16 & 21-23 AT DEVOS PERFORMANCE

THE GRAND RAPIDS BALLET INVITES YOU TO SEE
AUDREY PERSCH AND KATE STACEY
ON STAGE AT A SPECIAL DISCOUNT!

Audrey Persch and Kate Stacey

SIMPLY CALL THE BALLET BOX OFFICE AT (616)454-4771, EXT. 10, MENTION GEORGETOWN ELEMENTARY, AND YOU WILL RECEIVE  20% OFF THE REGULAR ADULT TICKET PRICE!

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Air Time for our Holiday Program

Georgetown’s Holiday Program will be aired TONIGHT on WCET at 6:00.

It will also be on Saturday at 4:00.  It will also be:

Monday, December 3 at 4:00pm
Saturday, December 8 at 7:00pm

DVD’s can be purchased for $15 each.  Visit this post above to download the order form.

The cable stations are as follows:

  • Comcast:  Channel 25
  • Charter:  Channel 97
  • ATT Uverse:  Channel 99 to get to menu and select Hudsonville
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Holiday Program…Counting Down!

As I type this post, it is less than 24 hours until our very special holiday program.  I couldn’t resist another post.  This one will help me pass my record posts on the program that I achieved last year!

I wanted to clarify the “entry” time for the K-2 program.  In my attempt to make sure that people didn’t arrive too early and camp out in the church, I created too tight of a timeline on one communication.  So here’s the scoop:

  • The main doors to the church open at 6:00 pm.
  • The doors to the sanctuary seating area open at 6:15 pm.  This is also the time that we need you to drop your K-2 children off in their rooms.
  • The program begins at 6:30 pm.

For our Grade 3-5 performance:

  • Please drop your children off in their staging room at 7:30 pm.
  • Program begins at 7:45 pm.
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Hello Stanstead Primary School!

Miss Robertson’s Year 4 Class

Miss VanArkel’s class skyped with a third grade class (Year 4) in Nottingham, England.

Miss Robertson, the classroom teacher at Stanstead Primary, has visited Georgetown on two occasions in the past.  She was very excited to introduce her group of 18 students to our class of 25 students.

The students had the following questions for us:

  1. Why do we call rugby football?
  2. Why do we call football soccer?
  3. Why don’t we wear uniforms?
  4. What are our ages?
  5. What are our names?
  6. How many children are in our building?
  7. How many teachers are in our building?
  8. How do we get to school?
  9. What are our favorite colors?

We looked up Stanstead Primary on Google Earth and got as close as we could to taking a peak.  Because the Google Mapping Car has not driven down the street, we aren’t able to get close up…but we are able to get close enough.

As we wrapped up our skype session, the children at Stanstead were preparing to go home for the day — they are six hours ahead of us!

Look for more news from the children in YEAR 4 on Miss VanArkel’s blog during the upcoming school year.

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