Blog Bits 2/6/2015
News from the office….
We have made it to February!!! According to the groundhog, we have 6 more weeks of winter. : ( We can make it!! The weather has been cooperating for the kids so they can get outside and have some fun! Mr. Kooiker’s class will be very excited when the snow is gone and we can get the gaga ball pit built! His class won the rights to the gaga ball pit first!! Thank you to all who supported this effort and donated money for this fun, new addition to the playground!! Valentine parties are next week and the kids are looking forward to it! Keep an eye on the teacher’s blogs for information on these parties. Just for fun, let’s start a countdown until Spring break! 38 more SCHOOL days until spring break! Have a great weekend!
Kindergarten Round Up, March 3….
Do you have a child who will turn 5 before December 1, 2015? If so, be sure to register for PK/K. There are packets in the office if you want to pick one up here. A meeting will be held on March 3. Find out the information here. Here is the Ottawa County Health Department number as well 669-0040. You can be ahead of the game and get your appointment scheduled for the hearing and vision screening if your doctor’s office does not do this as this is mandated by the state.
Make Sure Your Calendar is Right….
We have made the following revisions to our 14/15 calendar in response to a late change in the State’s 2015 Spring Assessment Schedule:
• The PD/Records Day originally scheduled for March 6 will be moving to March 9.
• High school second trimester exams will be given on March 5 and 6.
• Friday, March 6, 2015 will now be a regular day of attendance for all Hudsonville students.
• Students will not report on Monday, March 9, 2015.
News from PTC….
- Marco’s Pizza Night is February 18. Help support Georgetown school and order a pizza for dinner!
- The Father/Daughter Dance is here at Georgetown on February 21 at 6:30! THE ABSOLUTE LATEST THE FORM AND $ CAN BE TURNED INTO THE OFFICE IS MONDAY!!!! It is sure to be a fun night! If you are interested in volunteering, you can go on VOLUNTEER SPOT to sign up. If you have questions, you can contact Linda Fuzi at 669-3517.
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GEORGETOWN ELEMENTARY MOTHER/SON
GR Drive Basketball
Where: DeltaPlex Arena, 2500 Turner Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Grand Rapids Drive vs. Erie Bay Hawks
Event Date: Sunday, March 22, 2015
Game Start: 4:00pm
Cost: $8.00 per person
We will be sitting together in Section 103. Tickets will be issued at the Will Call window at the DeltaPlex on the day of the game. Included in the ticket price is a free throw on the NBA style court for EACH person, a meet and greet with a player, and a visit from the GR Drive Mascot, Buckets.
Checks can be made payable to Georgetown Elementary PTC. Please send in the bottom portion of this form with your payment by Friday, March 13. Georgetown GR Drive Mother-Son 2015r1
Any questions please contact Amanda Impens at 616-443-3814 oramandabeaimpens@yahoo.com
5th Grade News….
The dates for fifth grade camp are May 20, 21, 22. More information to come!! Also, there will be more dates to write down next blog bits as we have dates coming up to prepare for the transition to middle school events coming up!!
PE News….
Reminders!
- Jump Rope for Heart envelopes are due Friday, Feb. 13 if your child/children are getting sponsors.
- GT Running Club forms (3rd-5th graders) are also due on Friday, Feb. 13.
Please contact Mrs. Nienhuis tnienhui
Community News….
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CAMP INVENTION IS WHERE BIG IDEAS BECOME THE NEXT BIG THING!In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Hudsonville Christian School ispleased to offer Camp Invention program to children entering grades one through six onJune 15-19. Participants will build, enhance and upgrade their very own freestyle racingcart and prototype their own new product. They will take apart broken appliances andcreate a physical video game model, construct super-structure mega-towers, assembleout-of-this-world space rockets and so much more! Register on or before March20, 2015 to receive $25 OFF the base price of $220. Availability is limited, so visitwww.campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332 to secure your child’s spot today! If youhave any questions about the program at HCS, please call or email Sharon Leerar (915-1861 or sleerar@4hcs.org). If you would like a glimpse of what camp is about go to
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Come try hockey for FREE on February 21, 2015
Event takes place at Georgetown Ice Arena
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
To register, please visit tryhockeyforfree.com
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Saturday, February 14, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Valentine’s Skate $
includes skate rental (or $3 admission)
Georgetown Ice Center
8500 48th Ave Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 662-2800 georgetownice.com
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Planning for Enrollment Growth
As some of you may be aware, in November Hudsonville Public Schools (the District) purchased Heritage Christian School’s current building. To consider future possible uses of this building, the District is conducting a series of focus groups with randomly selected parents and staff as well as meeting with both student and community groups. Additionally, the District will hold two Town Hall meetings open to the entire community. These Town Hall meetings will take place on February 4 and February 5 at 7:00 PM in our High School Auditorium. We are hopeful that many parents and community members will be able to hear the possibilities and participate in providing valued feedback. If possible, please join us for this important discussion.
Hudsonville Community Members,
In 2011, you overwhelmingly approved a school bond to build a new competition pool and renovate our current pool/fitness facilities. Renovation of our main high school campus will result in the following list of enhancements to the current pool and adjacent fitness areas: new family changing areas, new locker rooms, a new cardio fitness room, and an updated weight room.
Construction and demolition of our current pool/fitness facilities will begin Friday, April 3rd, 2015. The timeline for completion of our new competitive swimming facility and renovations of our old competitive space will be the fall of 2015. Demolition and construction will result in the temporary closure of the locker rooms with limited access to the pool.
Community morning and weekend events will be canceled. Our A.M. lap, Saturday open swim, and morning community basketball will be canceled until the completion of the locker room area. As a result of the spring and summer construction, we will postpone our swimming lesson programming for the summer of 2015. Limited summer competitive programming will still remain while the pool area is being renovated. Hudsonville Community Education will offer two sections of lessons in the winter and early spring to offset a reduction in other program offerings.
With the new and renovated spaces, we look forward to offering these fun activities:
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A.M. open/lap swim
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Saturday afternoon open swim
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Noontime lap swim on weekdays
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Adult water aerobics classes during the day
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Swimming lessons during the week
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Age Group Swim Team (HEAT)
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USA swimming and diving
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Masters swimming
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Cardio and weight room access
If you have any questions, please contact Ian Kobes, Pool Director, at 669-1500, ext. #20243.
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COMMUNITY DINNER & FEEDING AMERICA FOOD TRUCK
On Friday February 27, GUMchurch (Georgetown United Methodist) will
host a community dinner and Feeding America food distribution.
There is no charge for any part of this event and everyone is invited!
Both the community dinner and the food distribution begin at 6pm.
Plus, a group of youth and adults from GUMchurch will be taking part
in a 30 Hour Famine while helping out with dinner and the food truck!
For more info, go to www.GUMonline.org or call 616-669-0730
GUMchurch (Georgetown United Methodist Church) is located at 2766
Baldwin Street in Jenison, Michigan.
Community Ed ….
- Click here to view the latest offerings with class descriptions, dates, and cost.
- Register now for the new Hudsonville Youth Lacrosse boys 3rd-4th grade spring team. Information and registration at hudslax.com. Girls welcome.
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