Blog Bits 1/17/2020
News From the Office…
Hope everyone’s New Year is off to a good start! It is always good to get back into a routine. We are slowly getting back into the swing of things at school. We are getting ready to welcome our incoming Kindergartener’s and PK kids for the fall. Our meeting for K and PK is on Jan 28 so if you know of anyone with that age child, let them know! Details are below.
Just a reminder that with the cold temps coming, please send your kids ready to go outside. We watch the temps throughout the day and get them out to play when we can. Please send them with their labeled boots, coats, hats, gloves, etc. It is greatly appreciated!
We have Winter Break coming up soon as well. We are off on Feb 3 and 4. Otherwise, not much else is planned right now. Have a wonderful weekend!
Next Early Release and Winter Break…
The next early release in on Jan 31. The students will be dismissed at 12:15. We also have Winter Break the following Monday and Tuesday on Feb. 3 and 4.
PTC News…
Jan 23 – PTC Meeting in the library at 6:30
Jan 31 – Popcorn Friday
Feb 13 – Jet’s Pizza Night
PE Apparel Sale…
The annual P.E Apparel sale is officially open and will be open until January 29, 2020. If you are interested in buying any apparel, you must order online.
The link is: https://bit.ly/30fOoh0
Here is the design and colors available:
Please contact Mrs. Nienhuis or Mrs. VanKoevering if you have any questions.
616-797-9797 ext. 7460
Kindergarten Registration…
There will be an optional informative meeting at Georgetown, Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at 7:00 pm for parents interested in enrolling their child for PreK/Kindergarten next year.
This year, PK/K registration will be online starting January 24, 2020. An email will go out on January 24 reminding parents to complete the online registration.
IN ADDITION to the ONLINE REGISTRATION, the following paperwork must be brought to school, either M-F 8am-4pm or to the January 28 meeting. Your child’s enrollment is not complete until we have the online registration AND the following:
- Child’s state Issued Birth Certificate *We will make a copy at school.
- Photo ID (license, passport). *We will make a copy at school.
- Proof of residency (i.e. utility bill, buy/sell agreement, lease agreement) . *We will make a copy at school.
NOTE: All current PreK students will move up to us for Kindergarten next year. We will not need paperwork — nor do you need to complete an online registration. Also, PK do not need to attend the January 28 mtg.
Also, if you do not have access to online registration, we have paper copies in the school office.
Please call the office at 797-9797 with questions.
Early Childhood Open House…
HPS Early Childhood Programs – Open House Night for the 2020-2021 School Year and 2020 Summer Program
Open House Information Night: Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the Early Childhood Center from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Early Childhood Center is located at 5535 School Ave. (main entrance off Madison Ave.)
Programs include 3-year-old and 4-year-old Preschool, Before/After School Care, and Summer Care.
*This is a chance to gather information about the programs, meet staff, and visit preschool classrooms. There will be NO registration this night. Registration will take place online, with the link being active January 22, 2020, at noon.
The link to register for all programs can be found through the Hudsonville Public Schools website, under the Early Childhood Programs tab. Please note that enrollment fills quickly.
For more information, please call the Early Childhood office at 616-797-0842, ext. 1.
Community Events…
•2020 Hudsonville Boys Youth Lacrosse Registration is Now Open! 
Registration ends on January 31, 2020.
Pre-K through 2nd-grade registration fee is $95. All Pre-K through 2nd grade receive a free lacrosse stick to keep and will be provided equipment to use throughout the season.
3rd through 8th-grade registration fee is $200.
For additional information, please go to www.hudslax.com or email timmcaleece@gmail.com
•2020 HUDSONVILLE EQUESTRIAN TEAM
The Hudsonville Equestrian Team allows students to ride and show horses through the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association (MIHA). We are a competitive team that competes 
against other schools in District 16. We have a Middle School team, which is for students grades 5-8 and a High School team, which is for students grades 9-12. To ride for the Equestrian team, you must either own or lease a horse. Horses are not provided. A student who does not have a horse may still participate as a groom. Riders of all experience levels are welcome.
Information meeting:
Monday, February 17, 2020
6:30-8:00 PM
Riley Street Middle School Music Room
Coaches: Linda Luyk (Linda.luyk@gmail.com)
Grace Rosin (rosingrace@gramil.com)
Aaron Luyk (aluyk14@gmail.com)
Community Ed…
• You can click here to go to the community education page on the Hudsonville Public School website. There are many activities for your kids to look into!
Upcoming Events
