HAPPY CARNIVAL FRIDAY GEORGETOWN PARENTS! 
NEWS FROM THE OFFICE……. Well what can we say other than it was another good week here at Georgetown. The weather has improved (at least for awhile) and we had many field trips this week for our Kindergartners, 1st graders and our 5th grade safeties. Parents do not forget that tonight, Friday, May 13 is our school Carnival! It will take place between 5:30 and 8:30. Wristbands will be available for anyone 2 or older at the Carnival. It should be a great time for all!!!
Parents please remember that next week is our “Just Write” Celebration. Please make sure you check your child’s teacher’s blog for most current information regarding this event. Times for each grade are also posted at the end of the blog under upcoming events.
NOW for the countdown………… 18 fun filled school days until summer vacation!!!
One VERY important message from the office…… we could really use some help from our Georgetown parents. It would help the office staff AND the teachers greatly if you could PLEASE make sure to send a note in the morning with after school changes or early dismissals. Lately we have been receiving many phone calls and emails to make changes to a student’s regular routine. (Now with that being said, we are aware that there will be the occasional emergency change that will come up). However, when we get calls to make changes for a student it causes us to interrupt the classroom and lately we receive ALOT of these changes at the END of the day and it is very hard to track down the teachers. As far as emails go, the teachers are not able to check their incoming emails multiple times throughout the day as they are busy teaching and some of these messages are getting missed. Notes are great, so if you could please help all of us out and make sure to send these with the students in the morning that would be GREAT!!! : ) Thank you!
LIBRARY NEWS……….Attention all K-5th grade students!! How would you like a summer full of reading adventures and at the same time a chance to earn a free book?! To get more information on this go to http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/ and find out how to join the Barnes & Noble summer reading program called Imagination’s Destination. In addition to this check out the Bookapalooza Party on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 1:00p.m. at the Barnes & Noble in RiverTown Crossings Mall. This is sure to be a good time!!
LUNCH MENUS……… Here is the MAY/JUNE menu for the elementary schools ~~ may-june 2011 hud elem I am also attaching a letter from Food Service that will give you information for the end of the year and the upcoming school year of 2011/2012. 11 End of Year Elem Letter
SCHOOL CALENDAR……. I am attaching the school calendar for the upcoming school year of 2011/2012. I know this seems way too soon to think about this already, however, I know some people like to plan ahead for vacations. So here you go….. Student-11-12-revised
YEARBOOKS…….. Your student should have brought home their yearbooks home this week. The Office just wants to let you know that we have “extra” yearbooks for sale in the office. These will be sold for $10 per yearbook. They will be available on a first come, first serve basis. If you will be writing a check, please make it payable to “GEORGETOWN ELEMENTARY”.
PTC NEWS……… A Jet’s Pizza Night announcement…….. once again our parents did a great job in participating in this event. Our pizza nights have gone over very well this year!! Thanks to all of you!!! On our past Jet’s night we raised $144 for Georgetown Elementary! The classroom that won the pizza party is Mrs. Jabaay’s T/TH Kindergarten class. Way to go Kindergartners!!
5th GRADE NEWS……. Just going to list a few dates for you to put on your calendars to remember for upcoming 5th grade events. Wow…. hold on tight, before you know it you will have a middle schooler!
5/19 ~ 5th grade CAMP meeting @ 6pm
5/25 thru 5/27 ~ 5th grade CAMP
6/3 ~ 5th Grade CELEBRATION!!!!
6/7 ~ 4th/5th Grade Field day at BMS
COMMUNITY ED NEWS……… Hudsonville Community Education and Hudsonville Lanes are excited to offer families a great
night of affordable fun! Music ~ Lights ~ Friends ~ Food~ Prizes & Bowling ~ a combination that’s sure to be a hit!
Who: Boys, Girls, Moms & Dads (ages 3 and up)
When: Dad/Daughter – May 14, 2011
Mother/Son – May 21, 2011
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. OR 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $8 per person – includes shoe rental, 2 games of bowling, hot dog, chips & drink
Where: Hudsonville Lanes
You may register online by visiting www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org or call Rebecca at 669-7747, ext. #3
Rock & Bowl ~~ Attention all boys, girls, moms & dads, Rock and Bowl is here!! Please read the attached flyer for all of the details. Rock&Bowl2011
Please remember you can visit the Community Ed website for all of the activities that are currently available and you are ALSO able to register on line for these courses through this link! http://commed01.hudsonville.k12.mi.us/Default.aspx .
HUDSONVILLE ROCKET CHEER…….. Is your daughter going into 1st-8th grade next fall and interested in cheering? Hudsonville Rocket Cheerleading will be having their sign up dates on Saturday, June 11th and Saturday, July 23rd. Registrations will be held at the Hudsonville High School cafeteria from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The cost of registration is $50 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.eteamz.com/hudsonvillerocketcheer). If you have any additional questions about the program, please contact me. Call Coach Britni at 616-634-9580 or e-mail hudsonvillerocketcheer@yahoo.com. I look forward to seeing you at registration!
BOATER SAFETY CLASSES…….. These will be offered through Community Ed ALSO!! You may also register for these online at the Community Ed website too. Here is the information though if you are interested…….
AGES: 12 & UP; WHEN: Saturday, May 21; TIME: 9am to 3pm; WHERE: Hudsonville High School, Room #109 (enter through the front entrance, turn right by office, then turn left to #109); COST: $10 per person. www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org
COMMUNITY NEWS……. AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization)…… AYSO Georgetown registration is open for the 2011/2012 season. Visit our website for registration instructions: www.ayso676soccer.com
SATURDAY SLIP ~N~ SLIDE……. Please read the attached flier in regards to a great Slip n Slide party. This will be sponsored by CITY2SHORE Real Estate and will be held at Rosewood Park in Jension (aka the “soccer bowl” or “Charlie’s Dump”) on Saturday, June 11 from Noon to 5:00pm. If you are interested in participating there is also a WAIVER form that you will need to fill out and hand in. Slip n Slide Waiver for Slip N Slide
GRAND VALLEY FOOTBALL CAMP……Are you ready for some Football?!?! Grand Valley State University will again be offering a variety of summer football camps for grades 1-12
HOME ENERGY AUDIT CLASS…….. The purpose of this class is to give homeowners the knowledge and tools they need to conduct a simple home energy audit. Learn how to improve in-home systems such as heating, lighting, and electrical use with simple tips and resources. There will be a powerpoint presentation along with simple demonstrations and video clips. Handouts will be given with more information. Please join us on Thursday, May 19, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at Hudsonville High School in room #129. Cost is $5 per person. Please preregister at www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org or call Rebecca at 669-7747, ext. #3
WEST MICHIGAN FLIGHT ACADEMY DAY CAMP……….. Wonderful learning and fun-filled camp for kids 5th to 8th Grade! Summer Day Camp Kids will learn the basics of flight at this summer day camp and will even get to fly an airplane:
Riverview Airport in Jenison through the West Michigan Flight Academy who is sponsoring this event. 805 Taylor St. Jenison, MI. Kids from 5th to 8th Grade. No experience needed. Field trip to FAA Tower at Gerald R. Ford Airport. Learn about: Navigation, Rockets, Kites, Radio Controlled airplanes And Real Airplanes! 9 am to 1:30 Monday through Friday and 12 to 3 pm on Saturday. $10 non refundable Registration. $200 fee checks to WMFA P.O. Box 7747 Grand Rapids MI. 49510-7747 Visit us online @ www.WestMiFlightAcademy.org Or Call: 616.633.3179
CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE……… YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids ~~ Do your children have health insurance? Did you know, a family of four can make up to $44,000 per year and still qualify for Michigan’s free or low cost health insurance? Children 18 years and under can be insured under this comprehensive health program. Regular check-ups, vision and dental care, immunizations, and prescriptions are all covered! Even if you have insurance, you might be able to use this program for secondary insurance. The YMCA is an assisting agency and will guide you through the registration process in a private, dignified manner. For complete information please call Deborah or Penny at 616-855-9686 or contact them via email at childrenshealth@grymca.org
