Blog Bits 3/30/2017
News from the Office…
For those of you traveling, we hope that you have safe travels and enjoy your time away from home! For those of you staying home, we hope the weather is nice so you can get out and do some fun things! We jump right into M STEP testing when we get back, so rest up and come back refreshed! Have a great break and we will see you on Monday, April 10!
Early Release…
We have our next early release day the Friday we get back from break!
We will be dismissing at 12:15 on Friday, April 14! If your child is a car rider, please be at school between 12:10 and 12:15 for pick up. Food Service will be offering a sack lunch on early release days. Children can order a lunch with their teacher in the morning and will have them to take to their destination. The cost will be $2.25. Free and reduced benefits will also apply.
M STEP Dates to keep in mind…
The M-STEP State testing for grades 3-5 will take place this spring. To find out more information about this required statewide test, visit this link: M-STEP: WHAT IT IS and HOW IT WORKS.
Please avoid all doctors appointments and vacation days on the dates that your child is scheduled to participate in the state wide M-STEP testing. Thank you for your attention to these dates. NOTE: If your child is ill, we will administer the tests on make-up dates. Do not send your child to school ill. We ask only that you avoid late arrivals, doctor appointments and vacation days on the dates listed below.
- Grade 5: April 11, 12, 13, ,18,19, 20, 21 (9am – 12pm)
- Grade 3: May 2, 3, 4, 5 (9am-12 pm)
- Grade 4: May 9,10, 11, 16, 17 (9am-12pm)
PTC News…
April 11 and 12 – Jet’s Pizza Nights
April 20 – Marco’s Pizza Night
April 21 – Popcorn Friday
Art News…
The 17th annual Hudsonville Student Art Show will be held April 17 through 25 at the Hudsonville City Hall Community Room. The show will be open to the public during City Hall business hours from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM during the week, and artist receptions will be held from 5:30 – 7:30 PM Monday through Thursday. The district-wide show features student work from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade and includes spectacular pieces in clay, paint, pastel, and a variety of other media.5th Grade News…
April 25 – Middle School Visit
May 1 – Instrument Fittings in the Afternoon
May 2 – Camp Parent Meeting @ 6:30
May 15 – Band and Orchestra Parent Information Meeting: Baldwin Middle School at 7:00
May 16 – Middle School Scheduling Sheets Are Due
May 18 and 19 – Fifth Grade Camp
June 6 – Fourth and Fifth Grade Field Day with June 7 as a make up day if there is rain
Community News…
Community Ed…
•We have many offerings for your kids! Check out this link to see what we have to offer!
Please feel free to call if you have any questions.
Rebecca Fabiano
Hudsonville Community Education 669-1740, ext #3
hudsonvillepublicschools.org
Stay Connected…
- 1. Confirm that your cell phone is on file at your school
- 2. Text “YES” to 68453 from each phone or device from which they wish to receive texts.
