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Spring Scavenger Hunt Challenge

We would like to offer up another scavenger hunt to help you visit our many blogs!  This time around our scavenger has a spring theme.  If you would like to participate, follow these directions below:

1.  You must locate 10 spring-like clip arts from 10 different blogs. These range from flowers, to bunnies, to eggs, to bugs, etc.

2.  When you find the clip art, create a list of all ten.  You will send me this list in a comment section from this blog. Remember, we will accept your entry if you have the name of the clipart and where it was found: :                     1.  Daffodil-Art Blog   2.  Rabbit-Megan’s Blog   3.  Bird-PE BLOG, etc.

You can only use a blog one time.  You must find 10 different pieces of clipart on 10 different blogs!

3.  You have until March 30 to enter.  We will draw out one winner on April 1.  The winner will receive an Spring Basket full of goodies.

Check all the blogs that are our SCHOOL BLOGS.  This includes Schools that Blog Together and the student blogs that are linked to this site.  Also check our Family Blog link!

HOT TIP:  Type in scavenger hunt into the search engine of each blog to help you find the clip art quicker!

Have fun…good luck…and happy spring!

Mrs. Reagan

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Do you like scavenger hunts?

I have a Valentine’s Day weekend challenge for you! The first blogger to find all the letters of the word “valentine” will win lunch out with me! To participate in this, you simply have to follow these rules:

1. Make a list of the letters:

* V
* A
* L
* E
* N
* T
* I
* N = Megan’s Blog
* E = John’s Blog

2. Go to each of the student blogs and hunt for the letters. (These are found on the Blogpals main site.)

3. When you find a letter, write the student blog name next to each letter. (See the examples I put above next to N and E. These are just examples!)

4. You must post a comment to the school blog.

5. The first person to find all the letters and make a comment, WINS!

AND…the letters do not need to match the letters above.

There are two e’s and two n’s. They must be from different student blogs!

Good Luck…Have Fun…and happy Valentine’s Day!

Mrs. Reagan

Please NOTE: Any of the students in our school can participate! Also, if you are a parent or visitor from another school, you can participate as well. I can’t give you lunch, but we can celebrate your talents on the blog!

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No Turkeys in this HUNT

24 Hours Remaining for our

BLOG SCAVENGER HUNT!

Our third hunt of the year is designed to introduce silly things teachers do!  Your job is to hunt through all the blogs and a silly teacher in each of these areas:

  1. A prek or kindergarten
  2. A 1st  grade teacher
  3. A 2nd grade teacher
  4. A 3rd grade teacher
  5. A 4th grade teacher
  6. A 5th grade teacher
  7. A special teacher

ENTER YOUR ANSWERS ON THE ENTRY FORM.

For those of you who have never participated, the rules are simple:

  • Search all the Georgetown blogs linked to this site.
  • Keep a list of blogs where you found your items.
  • When you have found all the items, submit your answers on the SCAVENGER HUNT ENTRY FORM.
  • Everyone who enters by December 5 will be included in the school wide drawing.
  • Student winner receives:  A Barnes & Noble Gift Card.  Winning class (those who have the most students participate in the scavenger hunt) will receive one hour of choice time.
  • All those that enter will be added to the Reading Counts Drawing (held on December 15)

Happy HUNTING!  And…Good Luck!

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Let the HUNT Begin!

We want you to read our blogs and find out about all the incredible things we are doing as learners at Georgetown.  To help you get into the blogs, we host BLOG SCAVENGER HUNTS THROUGH THE YEAR.

The guidelines for each hunt are simple:

  • As soon as Mrs. Reagan opens the hunt with a post on the school blog, you will have one week to complete the hunt.
  • When you are done with the hunt,  enter our information on the entry form with  your name and answers.
  • Your name will go into a drawing for a prize.
  • The drawing for the prize will be done by school announcement. Prizes for each hunt will be posted on the blog when the contest begins.
  • Everyone who enters the Scavenger Hunt contest earns an extra drawing in the Reading Counts drawing.

Keep your eyes on the blog!  The first scavenger hunt will begin September 14, 2009.  The drawing will be held September 25.

The prize for this hunt:  Pumpkin Carving Kit and $10 Gift Card to Barnes and Noble

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Reading Challenge at Hudsonville Library

          Gary Byker Memorial Library

3338 VanBuren St in Hudsonville

616-669-1255

The Library is having a Pokémon Reading challenge the kids can participate in, no matter what is their home library.

Pokémon Reading Challenge:

  1. Find the Pokémon hidden in the library and earn a “pokéball” with your name on it. We will put it on display in the library!
  2. LEVEL UP to a GREAT ball if you read a book and tell a librarian about it!
  3. LEVEL UP to an ULTRA ball if you read 5 books! *Earn a small prize.Friday, March 8
    2:00 – 4:00 pm

    For the entire month of March, we are all about Pokemon! We are kicking things off with a Pokemon Party at the library.  We choose you to stop in anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 for Pokemon crafts and goodies.  Make your own Pokeball, use the badge (button) maker, Lures will be in going for our Pokemon Go players, a scavenger hunt, and more!! You will need to register for this event at the library.

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Blog Bits 5/15/2015

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News from the Office….

It is so nice to be able to get outside and move around!! We have 2 grades done with M-Step and 3rd grade to go!! The kids are doing well and we are very proud of them! Our countdown continues with 15 more SCHOOL days left!! Hard to Believe!! Here are a couple of end of the year reminders.

1. If you are bringing in a frozen treat for a birthday or just for fun, please bring them in a cooler. We do not have a lot of extra room in the lounge freezer. Thanks for your help with this!!

2. If your child has meds at school, you MUST pick them up by the end of the day on Friday June 5 (last day of school). Any meds that are left at school at the end of the year will be disposed of.  Thanks!

PTC News….

Last Marco’s Pizza Night – May 20 , Order a delicious pizza and support our school!!

Art News….

Parents, it is time to send home all the beautiful student artwork that we’ve been keeping art screenschotsafe at school for you!  Mrs. Brouwer and Mrs. Persch will host an ART PICK UP DAY – this includes framed artwork from the Art Show too!

WHEN: Thursday, May 288:00 AM-6:30 PM
WHERE: Mrs. Persch’s Art Room – across from the office, look for the signs!
Please stop in for your kid’s art work – we’ll be sending any pieces left home with the kids after May 28.  Hope to see you there!

5th Grade News….

May 20, 21, and 22 – Camp5th grade rocks

June 2 – 4th/5th Grade Field Day

June 3 – Rain Date for for 4th/5th Grade Field Day

June 5 – LAST DAY AT GEORGETOWN , Dismissal at 1:00

Community News….

  • Ugandan Children’s Choir is coming to Hudsonville!  You are invited to musicexperience the energetic and joyful music of Africa as they perform at Chapel Pointe Church on Sunday May 17, at 9:30 and 11:10 a.m.  The children are cared for by Parental Care Ministries and are here to share their love and faith through compelling stories and songs. All women and girls are also invited to Chapel Pointe on Thursday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. for a free dessert event with the choir girls.
  • Mobile Food Pantry
    Saturday, May 30, 2015
    10:00 am to Noon
    Hager Park Church is partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to provide a feeding america
    Mobile Food Distribution. The food distribution will take place at Hager Park Church’s parking lot, located at 2635 Bauer Road in Jenison. Sign-in is required, although the food is available to anyone that needs it. There will be a large assortment of food, consisting of fresh seasonal produce and other high quality grocery items.
  • Stay Connected!eagle headBecome a fan of Hudsonville Public Schools on Facebook (www.facebook.com/hudsonvilleps) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/HPSEagles) to keep up with the latest election information and school district updates.
  • This summer, let your children expand their imaginations, discover Shakespeare, and get some Will Power!Grand Valley Shakespeare Festival is pleased to once again offer its summer education camp Will Power. Featuring teaching artists from Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company, our day camp focuses on developing creativity through the process of drama. Using Shakespeare’s masterworks, your camper will learn about theatre concepts and storytelling, while having fun with other young people! Sessions held at GVSU’s Performing Arts Center, Allendale campus.  Two sessions: July 13-17 and July 20-24.  Children entering grades 1-3 meet from 9 am-12 pm and children entering grades 4-6 meet from 1pm-4 pm.  $110 per session; $95 second child discount; $200 two-session discount. Price includes class fees and materials.Scholarship opportunities available. To register onlinehttp://www.gvsu.edu/shakes/willpower-registration.htm.  More info? libmank@gvsu.edu or 616-331-3668.  See you onstage!
  • CAMP INVENTION
    In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Hudsonville Christian School is pleased to offer the nationally-acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering grades one through six June 15-19.  It’s an exciting, weeklong summer adventure with lessons that explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation.  Availability is limited, so visit www.campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332 to secure your child’s spot today!  If you have any questions about the program at HCS, please call or email Sharon Leerar (915-1861 or sleerar@4hcs.org).  Register by May 12 to receive $15 off the base price!
  • Is your daughter going into 1st-8th grade next fall and interested in cheering? Hudsonville Rocket Cheerleading will be having their registration date on  Monday, August 3rd.  It  will be from 5-8pm and take place at the Hudsonville High School cheerleadingcafeteria.  The registration deadline isTuesday, August 4th (no late registrations will be accepted).  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 (though most used uniforms come later at the registrations as girls turn them in).  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 Coach Britni via e-mail at hudsonvillerocketcheer@gmail.com.  We look forward to seeing you at registration!
    • Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 16, 2015 for a free and fun discovery program at the Hansen Nature Trail at Millennium Park! Just pull on your comfortable walking shoes, gather the family and make your way down Butterworth Avenue to Riverbendspring flowers Street to one of Kent County Park’s hidden gems, Hansen Nature Trail. There is parking along Riverbend or take the free trolley that runs from John Ball Zoo and back. This experiential family event for kids of ALL ages runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It includes a scavenger hunt where kids get a trail guide to be stamped and entered into a drawing for a free “Discover! Millennium Park” t-shirt—along with a “discovery” trail walk to learn about a truly interesting ecosystem and things like:
    1.  the birds and mammals that make their home on the Hansen Nature Trail
    2.  the variety of native and non-native trees around the park
    3.  the unique ponds and learn why they were created
    4.  the wildflowers and native plants thriving in the area
    5.  the history of the Hansen Nature Trail
    6.  and even interacting with the local reptiles, amphibians and birds of prey!
  • Visit Hudsonville’s 3rd annual Salad Bowl Bash celebrating their agricultural history on August 8 from 2p-10p at the Farmer’s Co-op. This year’s event is expected to include the Great Garden Games, Rock Your Voice youth & teen singing competition, eating contests, farmer’s market & craft show, kid’s activities, a vegetable dance party, fireworks, and lots of delicious food! Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Jensen Jewelers and our Executive sponsors Sheldon Meadows Assisted Living Center and The City of Hudsonville for allowing this event to happen. Visit www.saladbowlbash.com for more information or call Lindsey Carlon at 616-669-0200.
  • SATURDAY SLIP N SLIDE!!    JUNE 20, 2015 FROM 12:00 – 5:00 AT CHARLIE’S DUMP slip n slideCHECK OUT THIS FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION Flyer 2015!!!
  • Kids Day 2015!  – Saturday, June 13
    Kids! Moms! Dads! – Kick off your summer with an affordable, family-friendly event for kids from toddlers to 5th grade. Come and enjoy our 6th annual Kids Day at the Hudsonville Fairgrounds between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Enjoy free stage shows,  .25¢ games, lots of prizes, affordable kid-friendly food, and much more. Come whether it’s sunny or rainy. Kids Day is organized by Jehovah Jireh Ministries, and is supported by several local businesses, churches, and organizations.

 

Community Ed News….

There are some great camps and classes for your kids this summer.  Registration is now open.

To check out all of the great activities we have to offer, please click here.

If you would like to view the 2015 Hudsonville Community Education Brochure as a pdf or to print any pages,click here.

Upcoming Events…

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News from the office….

Well, we knew the weeks would fly by and they certainly are!! We are half way done with M-Step testing and the kids are doing well! We are glad the weather is cooperating so the kids can get outside and take some well deserved breaks! We are going to start our last countdown of the year! Here it goes, 24 SCHOOL days until we are done!! Our last day of school is June 5 and the kids will be dismissed at 1:00.

This is also just a reminder to parents that we are receiving an increased amount  of calls to change how students are going home. We would like to remind parents to please send a note to the teacher in the morning as this is a huge help to them and also less disruptive to the class time. We appreciate your help with this so much!!

The last reminder we would like to send out is if your child brings in a frozen treat for birthday or just for fun, please bring them in a cooler. We do not have a lot of room in the lounge freezer to store these. Again, thank you for your understanding!

Vote May 5!….

VoteANNUAL OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

On May 5, voters will be asked whether to renew Hudsonville Public School’s non-homestead millage. This is an annual renewal generating approximately $4 million dollars of operating revenue each year for our school district.

The non-homestead millage was established in 1994 with the passage of Proposal A. Proposal A shifted a large portion of property taxes to a state education tax and an increased sales tax. As a result of Proposal A, school districts must levy 18 mills on non-homestead properties to receive the full per-pupil foundation allowance

It is important to note this is NOT a tax on primary residences and is NOT a new tax.

It is a proposal to continue the existing 18 mill assessment on only non-homestead properties such as industrial and commercial property and second homes. State law requires school districts levy this tax or lose a significant portion of their state per-pupil foundation allowance funding, which would potentially require cuts to student programs.

Dennis Baine, Director of Business and Finance
For more information, please contact: E-mail: dbaine@hpseagles.net; Phone: 616-669-1740

PTC News….

5/12 – PTC meeting , 6:30 in the library. You will be voting for next years board members so please come and show your support for the school!!!

5/5 and 5/6 – Jet’s Pizza Nights!!

5/20 – Marco’s Pizza Night!!

5th Grade News….

5/6 – Parent Camp Meeting @ 6:00  in Multipurpose Room5th grade rocks

5/11 – Sixth Grade Orientation for BMS parents and students at BMS

5/20-22 – Camp

5/24 – Memorial Day

6/2 – 4th/5th Grade field Day

 6/3 – Rain Date for 4th/5th Field Day

Hudsonville Education Foundation Gifts of Appreciation….

The end of the school year is near. This is a great time to honor a special person who has been a positive influence on your child’s life or school experience. Teachers, coaches, counselors, bus drivers, and many others, influence and guide them. One way to show your appreciation is by making a donation in their name to the Hudsonville Education Foundation. When a donation is made to the Foundation, the name of the honoree will be posted in each building and an acknowledgement will be sent to them.

The Hudsonville Education Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that was founded to foster educational opportunities for Hudsonville Public School students by providing funding for resources that enhance education and encourage innovative learning. The Hudsonville Education Foundation is managed by The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area. Donations qualify as a charitable contribution. Your donation will not only honor a staff member but will help fund future grants that will directly impact Hudsonville students. You can read more here. HEF-Spring2015

Community News….

  • Ugandan Children’s Choir is coming to Hudsonville!  You are invited to music noteexperience the energetic and joyful music of Africa as they perform at Chapel Pointe Church on Sunday May 17, at 9:30 and 11:10 a.m.  The children are cared for by Parental Care Ministries and are here to share their love and faith through compelling stories and songs. All women and girls are also invited to Chapel Pointe on Thursday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. for a free dessert event with the choir girls.
  • Stay Connected! Become a fan of Hudsonville Public Schools on Facebookeagle head (www.facebook.com/hudsonvilleps) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/HPSEagles) to keep up with the latest election information and school district updates.
  • This summer, let your children expand their imaginations, discover Shakespeare, and get some Will Power!Grand Valley Shakespeare Festival is pleased to once again offer its summer education camp Will Power. Featuring teaching artists from Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company, our day camp focuses on developing creativity through the process of drama. Using Shakespeare’s masterworks, your camper will learn about theatre concepts and storytelling, while having fun with other young people! Sessions held at GVSU’s Performing Arts Center, Allendale campus.  Two sessions: July 13-17 and July 20-24.  Children entering grades 1-3 meet from 9 am-12 pm and children entering grades 4-6 meet from 1pm-4 pm.  $110 per session; $95 second child discount; $200 two-session discount. Price includes class fees and materials.Scholarship opportunities available. To register onlinehttp://www.gvsu.edu/shakes/willpower-registration.htm.  More info? libmank@gvsu.edu or 616-331-3668.  See you onstage!
  •  Starlight Ministries and Fifth Third River Bank Run Run for a Purpose!  This year run or walk the Fifth Third River Bank with Team Starlight.  Run in honor or memory of someone you’ve lost and help raise funds and awareness for Starlight Ministries and get a cool shirt and a free pre-race pasta dinner.  But most importantly, know that you are supporting the great work of Starlight Ministries.  For information, visit their website at www.starlight.com and click on the River Bank Run link on the front page.
  • Challenge of Children Workshop This a one day FREE workshop being held at Hope College on THURSDAY, MAY 14.  Registration deadline is MONDAY, MAY 11.  Here is the link if you are interested in registering online…. www.challengeofchildren.org   Please read the attached flyer with all of the details.  CHALLENGE OF CHILDREN
  • CAMP INVENTION
    In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Hudsonville Christian School is pleased to offer the nationally-acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering grades one through six June 15-19.  It’s an exciting, weeklong summer adventure with lessons that explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation.  Availability is limited, so visit www.campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332 to secure your child’s spot today!  If you have any questions about the program at HCS, please call or email Sharon Leerar (915-1861 or sleerar@4hcs.org).  Register by May 12 to receive $15 off the base price!
  • Is your daughter going into 1st-8th grade next fall and interested in cheering? Hudsonville Rocket Cheerleading will be having their registration dates on Tuesday, cheerleadingMay 12th  and Monday, August 3rd.  Both will be from 5-8pm and take place at the Hudsonville High School cafeteria.  The registration deadline isTuesday, August 4th (no late registrations will be accepted).  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 (though most used uniforms come later at the registrations as girls turn them in).  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 Coach Britni via e-mail at hudsonvillerocketcheer@gmail.com.  We look forward to seeing you at registration!
  • Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 16, 2015 for a free and fun discovery program at the Hansen Nature Trail at Millennium Park! Just pull on your comfortable walking shoes, gather the family and make your way down Butterworth Avenue to Riverbendspring flowers Street to one of Kent County Park’s hidden gems, Hansen Nature Trail. There is parking along Riverbend or take the free trolley that runs from John Ball Zoo and back. This experiential family event for kids of ALL ages runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It includes a scavenger hunt where kids get a trail guide to be stamped and entered into a drawing for a free “Discover! Millennium Park” t-shirt—along with a “discovery” trail walk to learn about a truly interesting ecosystem and things like:
  1.  the birds and mammals that make their home on the Hansen Nature Trail
  2.  the variety of native and non-native trees around the park
  3.  the unique ponds and learn why they were created
  4.  the wildflowers and native plants thriving in the area
  5.  the history of the Hansen Nature Trail
  6.  and even interacting with the local reptiles, amphibians and birds of prey!

Community Ed News….

There are some great camps and classes for your kids this summer.  Registration is now open.

To check out all of the great activities we have to offer, please click here.

If you would like to view the 2015 Hudsonville Community Education Brochure as a pdf or to print any pages,click here.

Upcoming Events….

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Blog Bits 4/17/2015

News from the office….

We hope you all enjoyed your time off! We are now in the home stretch of the school year, I can’t believe it!! The last couple months of school will be busy with the M-Step testing. We ask that you please try NOT to schedule appointments for your children during the time frame that they are going to be testing. Thank you in advance for this! Fifth grade will be testing from 4/13-5/1. Fourth grade will be testing from 4/27-5/15. Third grade will be testing from 5/18-6/5. Have a great weekend and enjoy the spring weather!!!

News from PTC….

April 22 – Marco’s Pizza Night,  Pick up a wonderful pizza and help support our school!!

May 1 – Popcorn Friday

May 12 –  PTC  Meeting, you will be voting new PTC  board members in at this meeting so please come and show your support for the school!!!

5th Grade News….

April 20 – Instrument Fittings, AM

April 29 – Band & Orchestra Parent Information Meetings, BMS 7:00 PM (may attend either)5th grade rocks

April 30 –  Band & Orchestra Parent Information Meeting, RMS 7:00 PM (may attend either)

May 1 – Course Selection Sheets Due Back

May 6 – Parent Camp Meeting @ 6:00 PM in Multipurpose Room

May 11 –  Sixth Grade Orientation for BMS parents and students at BMS

May 20, 21, and 22 –  Camp

May 24 – Memorial Day

June 2 – 4th/5th Grade Field Day

June 3 – Rain Date for 4th/5th Field Day

June 5 – Last Day of School, 1:00 dismissal

Art News….

Student Art Show April 20-28!!! Thursday, April 23 from 5:30 – 7:30 is the reception for Georgetown artists. It will be held in the lower level of the Hudsonville City Hall art screenschotBuilding. 3275 Central Blvd.  See the flyer here for more information.2015 Art Show GES (2)

Vote May 5….

VoteANNUAL OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

On May 5, voters will be asked whether to renew Hudsonville Public School’s non-homestead millage. This is an annual renewal generating approximately $4 million dollars of operating revenue each year for our school district.

The non-homestead millage was established in 1994 with the passage of Proposal A. Proposal A shifted a large portion of property taxes to a state education tax and an increased sales tax. As a result of Proposal A, school districts must levy 18 mills on non-homestead properties to receive the full per-pupil foundation allowance

It is important to note this is NOT a tax on primary residences and is NOT a new tax.

It is a proposal to continue the existing 18 mill assessment on only non-homestead properties such as industrial and commercial property and second homes. State law requires school districts levy this tax or lose a significant portion of their state per-pupil foundation allowance funding, which would potentially require cuts to student programs.

Dennis Baine, Director of Business and Finance
For more information, please contact: E-mail: dbaine@hpseagles.net; Phone: 616-669-1740

Community News….

  • Starlight Ministries and Fifth Third River Bank RunRun for a Purpose!  This year run or walk the Fifth Third River Bank with Team Starlight.  Run in honor or memory of someone you’ve lost and help raise funds and awareness for Starlight Ministries and get a cool shirt and a free pre-race pasta dinner.  But most importantly, know that you are supporting the great work of Starlight Ministries.  For information, visit their website at www.starlight.com and click on the River Bank Run link on the front page.
  • Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry in Jenison on April 24On Friday April 24, 2015 GUMchurch (Georgetown United Methodist) will host a Feeding America Food Mobile Food Pantry from 6pm to 7:30pm.feeding americaAll pantry items are available at no charge  to anyone who comes to get them and without any sort of “proof of need”. If you think some extra groceries can help you out, then we do too!For more info, visit www.GUMonline.org or call 616-669-0730
  • Doll Tea PartyAmerican Girl Doll Grand Prize – $7 (Byron Center)April 25th, 1:00 – 2:30pm$7 pre-registration at http://southharbor.org/events/doll-tea-party/tea party

    (space is limited)

    $8 at the door

    For moms, grandmas, aunts, sisters, daughters, and dolls!

    Includes special tea with crafts, activities, door prizes, treats, photo booth, and more! There will be a raffle at $1 per ticket or 6 for $5 for many doll accessories from American Girl, as well as an American Girl Doll Grand Prize. Bring your dolls, dress-up, and have a great time with other girls and women.

    South Harbor Church

    1951 64th Street

    Byron Center, MI

  • CAMP INVENTIONIn partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Hudsonville Christian School is pleased to offer the nationally-acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering grades one through six June 15-19.  It’s an exciting, weeklong summer adventure with lessons that explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation.  Availability is limited, so visit www.campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332 to secure your child’s spot today!  If you have any questions about the program at HCS, please call or email Sharon Leerar (915-1861 or sleerar@4hcs.org).  Register by May 12 to receive $15 off the base price!
  • Is your daughter going into 1st-8th grade next fall and interested in cheering? Hudsonville Rocket Cheerleading will be having their registration dates on cheerleadingTuesday, May 12th  and Monday, August 3rd.  Both will be from 5-8pm and take place at the Hudsonville High School cafeteria.  The registration deadline isTuesday, August 4th (no late registrations will be accepted).  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 (though most used uniforms come later at the registrations as girls turn them in).  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 Coach Britni via e-mail at hudsonvillerocketcheer@gmail.com.  We look forward to seeing you at registration!
  • Challenge of Children Workshop This a one day FREEworkshop being held at Hope College on THURSDAY, MAY 14.  Registration deadline is MONDAY, MAY 11.  Here is the link if you are interested in registering online…. www.challengeofchildren.org   Please read the attached flyer with all of the details.  CHALLENGE OF CHILDREN
    • Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 16, 2015 for a free and fun discovery program at the Hansen Nature Trail at Millennium Park! Just pull on your comfortable walking shoes, gather the family and make your way down Butterworth Avenue toRiverbend Street to one of Kent County Park’s hidden gems, Hansen Nature Trail. There is parking alongRiverbend or take the free trolley that runs from John Ball Zoo and back. This experiential family event for kids of ALL ages runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It includes a scavenger hunt where kids get a trail guideto be stamped and entered into a drawing for a free “Discover! Millennium Park” t-shirt—along with a “discovery” trail walk to learn about a truly interesting ecosystem and things like: the birds and mammals that make their home on the Hansen Nature Trailspring flowers the variety of native and non-native trees around the park

       the unique ponds and learn why they were created

       the wildflowers and native plants thriving in the area

       the history of the Hansen Nature Trail

       and even interacting with the local reptiles, amphibians and birds of prey!

      Goals

       The Discover Program seeks to expose and increase the appreciation of a greater number of people to Kent County Parks.

       Enhance the awareness and appreciation of natural ecosystems.

       Transfer the knowledge gained by participating in interpretive programs in order to change practices in people’s own back yards.

Innovation in Education Award….

Three years ago the Hudsonville Education Foundation (HEF) approved the Innovation in Education Award.  This award is intended for an individual or group of individuals who exhibits a passion for innovation and directly impacts students in the Hudsonville Public School District.  Recipients of the award could include teachers, administrators, employees, and volunteers.

Nominations for the Innovation in Education Award are being accepted April 1-30, 2015.  The HEF Board will review the nominations and the $500 award will be delivered to the winning nominee(s) at our welcome back celebration in August.

Submit a nomination at http://hudsonvilleeducationfoundation.org/applications/iie

Community Ed News….

I hope you and your family had a restful spring break!  Summer is only eight weeks away – where did this school year go?

There are some great camps and classes for your kids this summer.  Registration is now open.

To check out all of the great activities we have to offer, please click here.

If you would like to view the 2015 Hudsonville Community Education Brochure as a pdf or to print any pages,click here.

Please call or email me if you have any questions or feedback.

Rebecca Fabiano
Hudsonville Community Education
669-1740

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Blog Bits 4/2/2015

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Blog Bits 4/2/2015

News from the Office….

It’s Spring Break!! Hope everyone that is going away travels safely! For those of us staying here, I hope the weather cooperates and we can enjoy some outside time ourselves! I can’t believe we are on the last leg of the school year already! Mr. Rob put the GaGa Ball Pits together and the kids are loving it! The weather should be perfect to put these to good use when we return to school.  The talent show was also a fun way to end the week! What a lot of talent we have here at Georgetown! Hope everyone has a wonderful break!!!

M-Step Testing….

Immediately following Spring Break, we will begin an intensive period of on-line testing for the state assessment.  This test, formally called the MEAP, is now called M-STEP.  To find out more about the test, please read this letter issued by the State Superintendent of Schools, Mike Flanagan:  M-STEP Parent Letter

Our fifth graders will take the tests over a 2-3 week period of time beginning April 13.  Fourth graders will take the test in the three weeks following this and finally, third graders will take the test the last three weeks of school.

Our Fifth Grade testing schedule is roughly outlined below.  We ask that your child attend full day, everyday during the testing.   Once  a student has started the test, they cannot stop until completed.  If the students stops midway through the test without completing it, all unanswered questions are wrong.

Classes taking the test every  morning (9-12):  Mrs. Walenta, Mrs. Gort, Mrs. Ball.  Class taking the test in the afternoon (12:30-3:30), Mrs. Burdis.

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News from the PTC….

April 14 and 15 – Jet’s Pizza Night! Pick up a yummy pizza and help support Georgetown elementary.

April 17 – Popcorn Friday

Art News….

The fifteenth annual student art show is coming up April 20-28 at the City Hall in the lower level. The reception for Georgetown Artists is Thursday, April 23 from 5:30-7:30. See this flyer for more information.2015 Art Show GES

5th Grade News….

April 13-May 1 – M-Step Testing Window for 5th Grade

April 20 – Instrument Fittings, AM

April 29 – Band and Orchestra Parent Information Meeting, BMS 7:00 PM

April 30 – Band and Orchestra Parent Information Meeting, RMS 7:00 PM

May 1 – Course Selection Sheets Due Back

May 6 – Parent Camp Meeting, 6:00 PM in Multipurpose Room

May 11 – Sixth Grade Orientation for BMS parents and students at BMS

May 20, 21, 22 – Camp

May 24 – Memorial Day

June 2 – 4th/5th Grade Field Day

June 3 – Rain Date / Make up date for Field Day

June 5 – Last Day of School, 1:00 dismissal

Vote May 5….

VoteANNUAL OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

On May 5, voters will be asked whether to renew Hudsonville Public School’s non-homestead millage. This is an annual renewal generating approximately $4 million dollars of operating revenue each year for our school district.

The non-homestead millage was established in 1994 with the passage of Proposal A. Proposal A shifted a large portion of property taxes to a state education tax and an increased sales tax. As a result of Proposal A, school districts must levy 18 mills on non-homestead properties to receive the full per-pupil foundation allowance

It is important to note this is NOT a tax on primary residences and is NOT a new tax.

It is a proposal to continue the existing 18 mill assessment on only non-homestead properties such as industrial and commercial property and second homes. State law requires school districts levy this tax or lose a significant portion of their state per-pupil foundation allowance funding, which would potentially require cuts to student programs.

Dennis Baine, Director of Business and Finance
For more information, please contact: E-mail: dbaine@hpseagles.net; Phone: 616-669-1740

Community News….

  • Is your daughter going into 1st-8th grade next fall and interested in cheering? Hudsonville Rocket Cheerleading will be having their registration dates on Tuesday, Maycheerleading 12th  and Monday, August 3rd.  Both will be from 5-8pm and take place at the Hudsonville High School cafeteria.  The registration deadline is Tuesday, August 4th (no late registrations will be accepted).  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 (though most used uniforms come later at the registrations as girls turn them in).  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 Coach Britni via e-mail at hudsonvillerocketcheer@gmail.com.  We look forward to seeing you at registration!
  • Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 16, 2015 for a free and fun discovery program at the Hansen Nature Trail at Millennium Park! Just pull on your comfortable walking shoes, gather the family and make your way down Butterworth Avenue to Riverbend Street to one of Kent County Park’s hidden gems, Hansen Nature Trail. There is parking along Riverbend or take the free trolley that runs from John Ball Zoo and back. This experiential family event for kids of ALL ages runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It includes a scavenger hunt where kids get a trail guide to be stamped and entered into a drawing for a free “Discover! Millennium Park” t-shirt—along with a “discovery” trail walk to learn about a truly interesting ecosystem and things like:

     the birds and mammals that make their home on the Hansen Nature Trailspring flowers

     the variety of native and non-native trees around the park

     the unique ponds and learn why they were created

     the wildflowers and native plants thriving in the area

     the history of the Hansen Nature Trail

     and even interacting with the local reptiles, amphibians and birds of prey!

    Goals

     The Discover Program seeks to expose and increase the appreciation of a greater number of people to Kent County Parks.

     Enhance the awareness and appreciation of natural ecosystems.

     Transfer the knowledge gained by participating in interpretive programs in order to change practices in people’s own back yards.

  • Community Easter Egg Hunt
    Kids up to 10 yrs old!
    Gather prize-filled eggs!
    SEARCH FOR ONE OF THREE GRAND PRIZE EGGS!easter egg basket
    Saturday, April 4, 2015 @ 10am
    Hughes Park – 40th Avenue, Hudsonville
    The event is FREE; however, if you are able to make a voluntary donation, all proceeds
    will go to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
    There will be a short presentation hosted by The Critter Barn before the Easter Egg Hunt.
    Any questions, please call RE/MAX Grand Valley – 669-0990
  • Free Food, Thursday, April 16 2015, 6:00 – 7:00 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 616-669-1295.
  • CAMP INVENTION
    In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Hudsonville Christian School is pleased to offer the nationally-acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering grades one through six June 15-19.  It’s an exciting, weeklong summer adventure with lessons that explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation.  Availability is limited, so visit www.campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332 to secure your child’s spot today!  If you have any questions about the program at HCS, please call or email Sharon Leerar (915-1861 or sleerar@4hcs.org).  Register by May 12 to receive $15 off the base price!

Innovation in Education Award….

Three years ago the Hudsonville Education Foundation (HEF) approved the Innovation in Education Award.  This award is intended for an individual or group of individuals who exhibits a passion for innovation and directly impacts students in the Hudsonville Public School District.  Recipients of the award could include teachers, administrators, employees, and volunteers.

Nominations for the Innovation in Education Award are being accepted April 1-30, 2015.  The HEF Board will review the nominations and the $500 award will be delivered to the winning nominee(s) at our welcome back celebration in August.

Submit a nomination at http://hudsonvilleeducationfoundation.org/applications/iie

Community Ed Offerings….

Click here to view the latest offerings with class descriptions, dates, and cost.  

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Week 20: January Wrap Up

Chris Crowley and his beautiful daughter, Ellise.

This Saturday evening, our school Multi-Purpose Room was transformed into a winter wonderland for the PTC sponsored Daddy/Daughter Dance.  The room and surrounding halls were filled with beautiful daughters and handsome, proud dads having fun together dancing, posing for pictures in the photo booth, playing a scavenger hunt and much more.  It was an amazing night made possible by Amy McCormick with support from the PTC board and the many parents who donated items.

All of the PTC events highlighted on the blog are planned by the PTC board and organized by parents — all volunteer time.  The funding comes from your parent donations that are made through our once a year fundraiser, the fall WALK-A-THON.  Thank you this commitment.  The memories made by families at these events are priceless.

Below have posted the agenda for week ahead at Georgetown.  I can’t believe that there are only four days left in the month!  The week ahead is quiet — fourth grade swimming is done (allowing special times to return to normal) and no field trips on the calendar for other classes.

Have a great week…and drive safely if you are out on the roads tonight and tomorrow.

Mrs. Reagan