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PK/K Registration for the Fall are now open!

Online registration for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year is now available. To be eligible, children must be five years of age on or before December 1, 2021.

The online registration will include a place for parents to indicate their pre-kindergarten or kindergarten placement preference. Pre-kindergarten elementary school locations will be determined prior to the start of the school year.

If your child is a current HPS pre-kindergarten student you do not need to submit the registration or documents listed below. Later this spring, you will receive a re-registration link to update your child’s information. In early March you will receive a link to a kindergarten screener from your building principal.

When you are completing the online enrollment, you will be required to upload the following documents:

  • Original birth certificate with raised seal
  • Photo ID of parent or guardian registering student
  • Proof of residency (i.e. utility bill, tax statement, house buy/sell agreement, lease agreement)
  • Immunization Record (feel free to submit this with the Health Appraisal prior to August 13 –  more details below)

These items can be submitted in one of the following file formats: DOC, DOCX, PDF, TXT, RTF, XLS, XLSX, BMP, GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG

Please note that you are able to start the online enrollment and return to complete it at a later time. Please do not submit your registration until the above forms are uploaded. Once you finalize and submit the enrollment you will not be able to go back to make changes. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are not currently allowing visitors into our elementary buildings. If you are unable to attach these documents at the time of enrollment, you will receive further communication regarding alternative options.

Another item that is required for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration is the Health Appraisal Form with proof of vision/hearing testing. This form can be downloaded during the online registration process and is due by August 13, 2021. The health appraisal form can be dropped off or mailed to our administration offices:

Hudsonville Public Schools
Attn: Robin VandenBerg
3886 VanBuren Street
Hudsonville, MI 49426

2021-2022 Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Online Registration Form

•Upon completion of your online registration and participation in the Virtual Informational Webinar, in early March you will receive a link to a kindergarten screener from your building principal. The screener will be completed by each parent and assist principals with final placement details to build the best learning environment for all of our learners.

**This MUST be completed prior to your child being placed in a pre-kindergarten or kindergarten classroom for the 2021-2022 school year.

Please join us for the virtual PK/K meeting for Georgetown. This will be tonight at 7:00! Follow the link below.

Georgetown Elementary – Principal Randy Waldie – https://hpseagles.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kUkqaXgJQlij3o5jtuTn5g

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Come one, Come all to our OPEN HOUSES!

Calling all students and parents!  We will be holding our open houses this week on Tuesday (PK/K) and Wednesday (Grades 1-5).  We would love to have you stop by and meet us.  This is a great opportunity for you to meet your teacher, pick up a important forms to get a head start completing, and see your friends.  I hope to see you this week.  Mrs. Reagan

The schedule is as follows:

Fall Open House Schedule

Grades PK and K:  August 31

Grades 1-5

  • September 1, 6:30-7:30 pm.

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All School Open House

Make sure to mark your calendars for our kick off to the 2009-10 school year.  The all school open house will be held on September 2 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

This is an opportunity for parents and children to meet tour the building, meet teachers and collect important information about the new year.

Come at anytime between 6:30 and 7:30 pm.  There is no set agenda.  It is an informal time to meet, greet and get acclimated before school begins on September 8 at 8:50 am (first bell rings at 8:45 am).

*NOTE:  PK AND K Open Houses will be held on September 1.

  • Mrs. Estefan and Mrs. Weiss  and Mrs. Bohl’s MW will hold their open houses from 5:30 to 6:15 pm.
  • Mrs. Bohl’s TTH and Mrs. Nederveld will hold their open houses from 6:30 to 7:15 pm.

First day of school for PK/K:  Check this link.

We are looking forward to meeting our new families and welcoming back familiar faces.    If you would like to get a start on supply shopping, viisit the teacher’s blogs for guidance on specific needs per grade.

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News from the Office…

Thank you for the treats and gifts that were brought into the office the past couple days! We appreciate it so much!!

Thank you for sharing your children with us for another amazing year! We hope you all have a safe and very enjoyable summer!! We will see you back for the first day of school on August 26! Yes, we will be starting before Labor Day in the Fall. Have a wonderful break!!

School Calendar for Next Year…

The calendars for next year were revised with a change for the early release in September. Here is a copy of the new calendar. 2019-2020 Revised Student Calendar

Open House Dates for the Fall…

August  20– PK/K Open Houses

August  21– 1st – 5th grade Open Houses

Community News…

•Feeding America West Michigan Local Distribution Announcement
Hager Park Church
Saturday, June 8, 2019
10:00 am to Noon
Hager Park Church is partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to provide a 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 FREE to anyone that needs it. There will be a large assortment of food, consisting of fresh seasonal produce and other high-quality grocery items.
•Saturday Slip N Slide – June 15, 2019, Noon-5pm
Enjoy a Slip N Slide down the hill of the Soccer Bowl  (Rosewood Park) after school gets out for the summer.  Bring your family and friends to this community sponsored event and enjoy a kick-off to summer fun!  Activities include four giant slip n slides, raffle, toddler water park, bounce houses, foam pit, clowns, balloons and so much more!  All proceeds will go directly back into our community to support Love INC.  More information at www.saturdayslipnslide.com
•Registration Information for Rocket Cheerleading
Is your daughter going into 1st-8th grade next fall and interested in cheering? Hudsonville Rocket Cheerleading will have their registration dates on Monday, June 17th, and Thursday, August 1st.  Both will be from 5-8pm and take place at the Hudsonville High School cafeteria.  The registration deadline is Thursday, August 1st, at 8 pm – the end of the final registration (no late registrations will be accepted).  For more information, please visit www.hudsonvillerocketcheer.com or email Coach Britni via e-mail at hudsonvillerocketcheer@gmail.com.
•Registration is now open for the Hudsonville Youth Football League!  
To register, please visit hudsonvilleyouthfootball.com
•Meet Up and Eat Up
Join us for a Free food, fun, and friends this summer.
Where: Presidential Estates – 5075 Presidential Lane in Hudsonville
When: Monday thru Thursday June 17 – August 1 ( closed July 3 and 4) from 1200 – 1:00
What: Lunch and Activities for everyone 18 and under! No registration required

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!

 

 

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News from the Office…

Thank you for the treats and gifts that were brought into the office the past couple days! We appreciate it so much!!

Thank you for sharing your children with us for another amazing year! We hope you all have a safe and very enjoyable summer!! We will see you back for the first day of school on August 28! Yes, we will be starting before Labor Day in the Fall. Have a wonderful break!!

Open House Dates for the Fall…

August 21 – PK/K Open Houses

August 22 – 1st – 5th grade Open Houses

Community News…

•Hudsonville Rocket Cheer Registration
Is your daughter going into 1st-8th grade next fall and interested in cheering? Hudsonville Rocket Cheerleading will be having their registration dates on Monday, June 18 and Tuesday, July 31 from 5 – 8 pm at the Hudsonville High School cafeteria.  The registration deadline is Tuesday, July 31 (no late registrations will be accepted).  The registration fee is $75 and includes an end of year banquet and trophy.  Visit 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!
•Byron Center Adventure Race
In an exciting, one-hour event, teams of two to four 8- through 14-year-olds will find checkpoints and solve challenges in various locations within the approximately 80 acres of the Byron Township Whistlestop Park.  Checkpoints will be marked with colored flags; challenges will include age-appropriate physical and mental games and tests which require teamwork.  Participants will compete with those of similar ages to win prizes.  An After-Race Bash will celebrate the fun!
Registration Fee:  $10 (Late Registration Fee after August 31, 2018 – $15)
Register at www.runsignup.com
Place:  Byron Township Community Center and Whistle Stop Park, 2120 76th St., SW. Participants can check in at the Racer Check-In location near the Community Center.

•Camp Infinity – Along with the Michigan Council for Women in Technology (MCWT), we are planning an engaging 4-day summer camp experience for young ladies in West Michigan. Camp Infinity introduces technology to girls in 5th – 8th grade as fun & fulfilling and inspires the pursuit of technology education. Campers will learn skills like application development, 3-D animation, basic programming and robotics. The 2017 camp was such a wonderful success (have a peek here), that we are planning 2 locations for the summer of 2018:  July 16-19: Holland @ Davenport University Campus

The camp runs from Monday–Thursday 8:30-3:30 pm, includes lunch, and is only $75!

Register here

•AYSO United West Michigan 

Tryouts for Boys/Girls Ages 9-18 

AYSO United is AYSO’s new competitive travel club formed here in West Michigan for all players seeking a unique club soccer experience focused on player development. Tryouts will be held in Ada, Caledonia, Cedar Springs and Georgetown (including their surrounding areas). Please visit our website to get all the latest information (including times) you will need to pre-register and come join us! 

Georgetown: Port Sheldon Sports Complex Monday, June 18th: Boys Select Birth Years 2009-2004 Tuesday, June 19th: Girls Select Birth Years 2009-2000 

Cedar Springs: Boomer Park Monday, June 18th: Boys Select Birth Years 2008-2003 Tuesday, June 19th: Girls Select Birth Years 2009-2000 

Caledonia: Caledonia High School Wednesday, June 20th: Boys Select Birth Years 2009-2004 Thursday, June 21st: Girls Select Birth Years 2009-2000 

Ada: Ada Park Wednesday, June 20th: Boys Select Birth Years 2006 Thursday, June 21st: Girls Select Birth Years 2007 

All AYSO United players will play at least half of every game, have certified coaches that follow AYSO’s coaching philosophies, will practice exemplary good sportsmanship and will have advanced player development opportunities to grow in a challenging environment. 

REGISTER NOW! at www.aysounitedmi.org Contact us at westmichigan@aysounited.org 

•Hudsonville Football Golf Outing

Saturday, July 21  Registration Time: 8:00 AM and Shot Gun Start is at 8:30 AM

Cost is $320 per team and includes Foursome Scrammble, 18 holes w/ cart, hot dog at turn, and steak dinner

See the attached form for more details and opportunities to sponsor this event.  Football golf outing-1gdl26q

Community Ed…

• You can click here to go to the community education page on the Hudsonville Public School website or click link below to see the new offerings.

•Girls Soccer Camps – K-2nd & 3-5th

The Hudsonville girls soccer camp will be a great experience for young girls to develop their soccer skills on the field and have fun doing it! The sessions will consist of various games, drills, competitions, and team activities. The Hudsonville girls soccer coaches and players will work the camp, building positive relationships with the players and creating a fun atmosphere for learning.

When:  June 18-21
Times:  K – 2nd – 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
3rd – 5th – 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Cost:  K – 2nd – $45
3rd – 5th – $55
Where:  Varsity Soccer Fields at Baldwin St. Sports Complex

Register through Hudsonville Community Ed. at hudsonvillepublicschools.org

 

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News from the Office…

Thank you for the treats and gifts that were brought into the office the past couple days! We appreciate it so much!!

Thank you for sharing your children with us for another amazing year! We hope you all have a safe and very enjoyable summer!! We will see you back for the first day of school on August 29! Yes, we will be starting before Labor Day in the Fall. Have a wonderful break!!

Open House Dates…

August 23 – PK/K Open Houses

August 24 – 1st – 5th grade Open Houses

Community News…

• Family Video – For More than 30 years Family Video, has been providing entertainment to families in your community and 2017 is no exception. It is our pleasure to support you and your efforts. For each “A” earned by students in core subjects, Family Video will give them a FREE MOVIE or GAME RENTAL (limit of 5). Last year we gave away over $1 Million in free rentals to students. The program runs June 15th to July 15th and is open for students from Kindergarten through College at any Family Video location. Way to go students on another job well done!

•Attention, Bridge Card holders: Double Up Food Bucks will be back at your area’s farmers’ markets starting in June. When you use your Bridge Card at a participating farmers’ market, the Double Up Food Bucks program will match you dollar for dollar with bonus funds – up to $20 – that you can use in the market to buy more fresh, Michigan-grown fruits and vegetables. It’s that simple – spend up to $20 on your Bridge Card at the market, and you’ll get up to $20 more, free, to spend on healthy, local foods. Most farmers’ markets and some on-farm produce stands in Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon Counties are participating. Visit www.doubleupfoodbucks.org or call toll-free 1-866-586-2796 for market locations and more information, or just visit your favorite market starting in June!

•Meet Up and Eat Up
Meet Up and Eat Up is a federally funded program that provides FREE meals and activities to children of all ages. This summer’s program will take place at the Presidential Estates Club House (5075 Presidential Lane, Hudsonville), Monday – Friday, 12:00 – 1:30 pm, from June 19 – August 18. The food portion of this program is provided by Jenison/Hudsonville School Food Service through the National School Lunch Program. Various activities will be provided by local volunteers. A meeting will be held on May 18 at 5:00 p.m. just before the food truck. This will be a time for parents to meet the volunteers and learn more about the program and how they can get involved. Feel free to contact Shana DeWent at shana@sunrisemin.org if you have any questions. This institution (USDA) is an equal opportunity provider.
Meet Up Parent Mtg Flyer-1j75uur
•Saturday, June 10 – Kids Day 2017!
Kids! Moms!, Dads! – get your summer off to a great start with an affordable, family-friendly event. Come to the 8th annual Kids Day at the Hudsonville Fairgrounds between 10 am and 2 pm (note time change). Enjoy free stage shows,  $.25 games, door prizes, affordable kid-friendly food, and much more. We’ll be there come rain or shine. Kids Day is organized by Jehovah Jireh Ministries, and is supported by several local businesses, churches, and organizations.
•Summer Arts Camp at Evergreen Ministries
Theme: Under Construction
Elementary Arts Camp: July 31-August 3, 9 am-1 pm
Middle School Arts Camp: July 30-August 2, 6 pm – 9 pm
Registration opens on June 1 and is lottery based if the camps get full.  Registration will be at egm.org (follow the links on the home page).
Arts Camp Share night is August 3 at 6:30 pm
EverGreen Ministries
4512 – 48th Ave
Hudsonville
•Hudsonville Rocket Cheerleading Registration
Is your daughter going into 1st-8th grade next fall and interested in cheering? Hudsonville Rocket Cheerleading will be having their registration dates on Monday, June 19th, andTuesday, August 1st.  Both will be from 5-8pm and take place at the Hudsonville High School cafeteria.  The registration deadline is Tuesday, August 1st (no late registrations will be accepted).  The cost of registration is $75 and includes an end of year banquet and trophy.  1st – 6th-grade girls are required to purchase a shell ($25 new and $15 used) and skirt ($25 new and $15 used).  **See website for info about used uniforms.**  7th and 8th-grade girls are required to pay a $10 uniform rental fee.  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!
•DRIVE ACADEMY 2017
July 24th-27th 
Courthouse Athletic Center- $90
8 a.m. – Noon
Monday – Thursday
Boys and Girls Ages 8 – 14
Basic Skill Development & Fundamentals Learn From Detroit Pistons D-League Staff
Camp includes:  Drive Academy T-Shirt, Snacks, Sports Drinks., and 4 Drive Tickets for 2017-18 Season
Register at NBAGRANDRAPIDS.COM
For more info:  844-GR-DRIVE | INFO@NBAGRANDRAPIDS.COM

•The Michigan Fire Juniors, the state’s Juniors Program of the MLS Professional Club the Chicago Fire, are a professional youth soccer club offering organized play to 4-19-year-old players. We are based in the Hudsonville/Jenison area, offer many levels of competitive play, and many training programs designed to offer players of all levels exceptional opportunities. Our T.O.T.A.L. Technical Hour has been Nationally recognized as a “Top Ten Best Practice” by the NSCAA two years and is just one example of our deep commitment to Player Development.

We hold tryouts each June to form teams and invite any soccer players interested in trying out. For more information about our tryouts, please visit our website atwww.michiganfirejuniors.com for details or to register for tryouts.

•AYSO Soccer Registration for Fall Season

We’re happy to announce that registration is now open for this fall. Please visit www.ayso676.org to begin the registration and volunteer process.  The early-bird discount is available until Memorial Day so act fast!

If you have questions about the new website, hit the “support” button in the bottom-left corner of the web page for immediate assistance.  They have videos and instructions that are very helpful.

Every year, we keep building on the success of the last.  Over 1,600 children enjoy this program because our entire community recognizes that this is a labor of love.  I encourage all of you to consider joining this winning team in some capacity.

If you have registration questions, email: registrar@ayso676.com

Arenda Van Klompenberg 

AYSO 676 Registrar

AYSO – The World’s Biggest Soccer Club

•AYSO United West Michigan Tryouts for Boys/Girls Ages 9-18
 
AYSO United is AYSO’s new competitive travel club formed here in West Michigan for all players seeking a unique club soccer experience focused on player development. Tryouts will be held in Caledonia, Cedar Springs and, Georgetown (including their surrounding areas). Please visit our website to get all the latest information (including times) you will need to pre-register and come join us!
 
Georgetown: Port Sheldon Sports Complex
Monday, June 19th: Boys Select Birth Years 2008-2003
Tuesday, June 20th: Girls Select Birth Years 2008-1999
 
Cedar Springs: Boomer Park
Monday, June 19th: Boys Select Birth Years 2008-2003
Tuesday, June 20th: Girls Select Birth Years 2008-1999
 
Caledonia: Caledonia High School
Wednesday, June 21st: Boys Select Birth Years 2008-2003
Thursday, June 22nd: Girls Select Birth Years 2008-1999
 
All AYSO United players will play at least half of every game, have certified coaches that follow AYSO’s coaching philosophies, will practice exemplary good sportsmanship and will have advanced player development opportunities to grow in a challenging environment.
 
REGISTER NOW! at www.aysounitedmi.org
 
Contact us at westmichigan@aysounited.org
•Saturday Slip N Slide – June 17, 2017, Noon-5pm
Enjoy a Slip N Slide down the hill of the Soccer Bowl after school gets out for the summer.  Bring your family and friends to this community sponsored event and enjoy a kick-off to summer fun!  Activities include: 5K/run/walk, raffle, children’s activities, bounce houses, foam pit, clowns, balloons, and treats for children of all ages.  All proceeds generated from the raffle and the 5K will go directly back into our own community to support KIDS HOPE USA.  More information at www.saturdayslipnslide.com
Community Ed…

The summer brochure is full of fun! There are many activities for your kids to get involved in over the summer!! Click here to view the brochure.

You can also register online!!

Please feel free to call if you have any questions.

Rebecca Fabiano
Hudsonville Community Education 669-1740, ext #3
hudsonvillepublicschools.org

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Next Early Release and Winter Break…

Our next early release is on Feb 5. We will be dismissing at 12:15 on Feb 5. 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.

We have a day off in Feb for Winter Break coming up soon as well. We are off on Feb 8.  Have a wonderful weekend!

PTC News…

Feb 11 – Jet’s Pizza Night

PK/K Enrollment…

Online registration for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year is now available. To be eligible, children must be five years of age on or before December 1, 2021.

The online registration will include a place for parents to indicate their pre-kindergarten or kindergarten placement preference. Pre-kindergarten elementary school locations will be determined prior to the start of the school year.

If your child is a current HPS pre-kindergarten student you do not need to submit the registration or documents listed below. Later this spring, you will receive a re-registration link to update your child’s information. In early March you will receive a link to a kindergarten screener from your building principal.

When you are completing the online enrollment, you will be required to upload the following documents:

  • Original birth certificate with raised seal
  • Photo ID of parent or guardian registering student
  • Proof of residency (i.e. utility bill, tax statement, house buy/sell agreement, lease agreement)
  • Immunization Record (feel free to submit this with the Health Appraisal prior to August 13 –  more details below)

These items can be submitted in one of the following file formats: DOC, DOCX, PDF, TXT, RTF, XLS, XLSX, BMP, GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG

Please note that you are able to start the online enrollment and return to complete it at a later time. Please do not submit your registration until the above forms are uploaded. Once you finalize and submit the enrollment you will not be able to go back to make changes. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are not currently allowing visitors into our elementary buildings. If you are unable to attach these documents at the time of enrollment, you will receive further communication regarding alternative options.

Another item that is required for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration is the Health Appraisal Form with proof of vision/hearing testing. This form can be downloaded during the online registration process and is due by August 13, 2021. The health appraisal form can be dropped off or mailed to our administration offices:

Hudsonville Public Schools
Attn: Robin VandenBerg
3886 VanBuren Street
Hudsonville, MI 49426

2021-2022 Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Online Registration Form

•Upon completion of your online registration and participation in the Virtual Informational Webinar, in early March you will receive a link to a kindergarten screener from your building principal. The screener will be completed by each parent and assist principals with final placement details to build the best learning environment for all of our learners.

**This MUST be completed prior to your child being placed in a pre-kindergarten or kindergarten classroom for the 2021-2022 school year.

PE News…

•We are once again selling Hudsonville PE apparel!  The only way to order is online.  Sales end on FEB 1. Here is the information 2021-PE-Apparel

Click on this link to shop or click on the link in the information flyer!

•Kids Heart Challenge will be starting February 1 and ending February 15.  To participate in raising money for American Heart Association you will need to sign-up online and collect money online too!  All students will be coming home with information on Friday that will help you get registered online.  Thanks for considering helping the American Heart Association with this great cause!

The information and links below will also be helpful!

heart.org/KHC

FY21 KHC Online Only Parent Letter

Informational video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEH5fHijaFQ

***Please note the video says that kids can bring envelopes back to school, but we are not collecting money at school.  This will only be done ONLINE!

Community News…

•Georgetown Little League
Registration is now open for georgetown little league. Go to www.georgetownLL.com

•Hudsonville Little League Registrations are open for Spring of 2021.

Deadline is February 1

Please visit HudsonvilleLittleLeague.com

Community Ed…

• You can click here to go to the community education page on the Hudsonville Public School website.

Upcoming Dates

 

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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:

2020 PE APPAREL LINK-01.jpg

Please contact Mrs.  Nienhuis or Mrs. VanKoevering if you have any questions.

616-797-9797 ext. 7460

tnienhui@hpseagles.net or mvankoev@hpseagles.net

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)

•Baton Twirling Classes
Dates: Every Wednesday beginning February 5, 2020, and ending May 27, 2020
Times: Ages 4-7, 6:15-7:00 p.m. Ages 8-18, 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Registration: On February 5th at the first class
Location: Georgetown United Methodist Church Gymnasium, 2766 Baldwin Street, Jenison
Cost: $8/week to be paid at each class.  $7 registration fee to be paid at first class.  Batons will be available for purchase at class for $26.  Payment plans are available.
Trophies, medals, and ribbons available to earn!  Students will have an opportunity to show off their skills at a competition in May, and also can march in the Grand Rapids Memorial Day Parade.  Questions?  Call (616) 460-1747, email athleticsens@aol.com, or visit us on our website at www.athleticsensations.com
•Kids Rock the Gym

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!

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Blog Bits 2/20/2015

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Blog Bits 2/20/2015

News from the office….

Our countdown to spring break continues with 29 more SCHOOL days until break! That sounds very doable!! Hopefully many of you are planning something fun to do! In those 29 days until break we have a lot coming up to look forward to! With some pizza nights, book fair,  father/daughter dance,  mother/son basketball game, and conferences we will be busy for sure! PLEASE be sure to mark your calendar with the following information, we  DO have school on March 6 and DO NOT have school on March 9. This was a change from the original calendar sent home at the beginning of the year. Conferences are March 9, 10, and 11 and we love to see as many parents as we can coming and supporting your children!! Have a wonderful weekend everyone and stay warm!!!

Kindergarten Round up….Kindergarten

Do you have a child who will turn 5 before December 1, 2015?  If so, be sure to register for PK/K.  A meeting will be held on March 3. Find out the information here.

PTC News….

  • 2/21-Daddy/Daughter dance, Here at Georgetown from 6:30-9:00
  • 3/3 and 3/4 Jet’s Pizza Nights, Come and support Georgetown with a yummy pizza!! Just let them know your child’s teachers name.
  • 3/6 Popcorn Friday!!
  • Although it doesn’t look like Spring outside, our school is getting ready for Spring with our 2015 Scholastic SPRING BOOK FAIR!  The book fair will runbookfair from March 9th-March 13th.  Look for more information in your child’s folder soon about shopping times and promotional events.  Did you know that it takes about 60 volunteers in order for the book fair to run smoothly?  We could not do this book fair without you!!  We love that we have such great parent support at Georgetown.  Please consider donating a couple hours of your time to this FUN and educational event.  Simply click on the link below to sign up!!  Thank you in advance!   Please contact Jody Hunt (jmhunt21@hotmail.com) with any questions.  

http://vols.pt/BZucb9  Click this link to sign up to volunteer for the book fair!!

  • GEORGETOWN ELEMENTARY MOTHER/SON

    TN_crca_basketball_hoopAGR 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 Click this link to print a form.

     Any questions please contact Amanda Impens at 616-443-3814 oramandabeaimpens@yahoo.com

     

PE News….

A HUGE Thanks to all our GT Families who gave to Jump Rope For Heart this year.   As of now our total is $4400.00!  Our goal was to beat last years total of $2587.00.  We have done that and more.  So thank-you, thank-you for supporting this great cause!  Our Georgetown family Rocks!
Mrs. Nienhuis and Mrs. VanKoevering
P.S. We are hoping to have all the prizes before spring break.
5th grade News….5th grade rocks
Camp dates to put on your calendar are May 20, 21, and 22. You will be getting more dates around parent teacher conferences time. This is an exciting time for them as they prepare for the big step to middle school!!
Community News….
  • Community Easter Egg Hunteaster egg basket
     Kids up to 10 yrs old!
    Gather prize-filled eggs!
     SEARCH FOR ONE OF THREE GRAND PRIZE EGGS!
     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
  • HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH CONSIGNMENT SALE
    March 27 & 28 (infant & children’s clothing, accessories, & more)
    Mark your calendars—the Holy Cross Consignment Sale is coming soon! It will be Friday, March 27 from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and a half price sale on Saturday, March 28 from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. If you have kids clothing, toys, etc. to sell and you are interested in being a seller, please fill out the ‘Seller Application’ and return it to the church office, 1481 Baldwin Street, Jenison, MI 49428. Also, print off the ‘Seller Instruction Packet’ for your reference on how to prepare your sale items properly. This information is located on our website at holycrossjenison.org/#/events. If you have any questions, please contact Shawn Smith at 457-2420 or office@holycrossjenison.org. Proceeds from the sale will help support the Family, Children, & Youth Ministries at Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
  • Annual Spring/Summer Children’s Clothing Sale:  Mark your calendars for our Spring/Summer Children’s Clothing on Saturday, March 7 from 9AM to Noon at Heritage Christian School.  We are looking forward to a great selection of clothing, sports equipment, indoor/outdoor toys, and of course BAKED GOODS!
  •  Big Summer Fun at Camp Blodgett!
     Affordable for every budget
     ~ Fees based on household size/income and include everything
    ~ Sliding Scale Fee starts at $40
     Discounts available to all!
     ~ Early Registration Discount of $10 ~ Good Student Discounts of up to $20
     Includes transportation & meals
     ~ Check-in/out either in Grand Rapids or at the camp
    ~ Three delicious nutritious meals + snack
     Fun Themed Sessions for ages 8-13
     ~ Animal Planet, Challenge Week, Stars & Stripes, Talent Week, Superheroes, Wild West Week – Superheroes, Wild West Week – call or check website for details
     Register at Camp Blodgett TODAY for Best Price and Selection
     1545 Buchanan Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
  • lacrosse imagesRegister now for the new Hudsonville Youth Lacrosse boys 3rd-4th grade spring team.   Information and registration at hudslax.com.  Girls welcome.
  • COMMUNITY DINNER & FEEDING AMERICA FOOD TRUCKOn Friday February 27, GUMchurch (Georgetown United Methodist) willfeeding america
    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.

  • CAMP INVENTION IS WHERE BIG IDEAS BECOME THE NEXT BIG THING!
    In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Hudsonville Christian School is pleased to offer Camp Invention program to children entering grades one through six on
    June 15-19. Participants will build, enhance and upgrade their very own freestyle racing cart and prototype their own new product. They will take apart broken appliances and
    create a physical video game model, construct super-structure mega-towers, assemble out-of-this-world space rockets and so much more! Register on or before March 20, 2015 to receive $25 OFF the base price of $220. 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). If you would like a glimpse of what camp is about go to  http://www.youtube.com/watch v=NQLf1EU61Mg&sns=em/

  • 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:

    • A.M. open/lap swim

    • Saturday afternoon open swim

    • Noontime lap swim on weekdays

    • Adult water aerobics classes during the day

    • Swimming lessons during the week

    • Age Group Swim Team (HEAT)

    • USA swimming and diving

    • Masters swimming

    • Cardio and weight room access

    If you have any questions, please contact Ian Kobes, Pool Director, at 669-1500, ext. #20243.

  • 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

Community Ed News….

Click here to view the latest offerings with class descriptions, dates, and cost.
Upcoming Events…
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We’re Off!

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Thank you to everyone who attended our open houses (PK, K and 1-5) last week.  During the open houses we took many photos of family members, friends and students and teachers.  My favorite collection of photos this year (above) captures brothers and sisters together.

As we open the year, I want to remind you to stay in touch with the blogs (your child’s class blog and this blog) for details about events throughout the year.  As the year unfolds, the blogs will highlight Parent Club Events, inform you about upcoming Parent/Teacher meetings and serve the main tool for learning about the climate and culture of Georgetown.  At the beginning of each week, I will provide a snapshot of the week ahead.

Some helpful hints for this week:

If you have a child entering PK, K or 1  AND you have a child in grade 2,3,4 or 5 encourage the older child to walk the younger child to the Pk/K/1 playground on the first few days of school.  There will be many staff members out in the bus loop and on the playgrounds directing children as they get off the bus.  Our very best assistants are older siblings who walk their younger’s to their playground and then walk to their playgrounds.

If your child walks/bike rides to school:

  • Mrs. Fabbro is our crossing guard and she is present in front of the driveway beginning at 8:30 and 3:40.  She crosses the children across the driveway each day.  If you are driving to school, please enter the drive slowly.

If you are a parent who drops off/picks up your children, please follow these rules:

  • Morning drop off:  8:30 am has playground coverage; 8:45 the first bell rings; 8:50 the second bell rings:  Drop off in the front — DO NOT USE THE BUS LOOP.  No cars are allowed in the bus loop.  When you drop your child off, s/he walks to their playground:  PK/K/1 (fenced in the front of the building); 2/3 – rear of the building (walk toward the PK/K/1 playground and then along the bus loop sidewalk); 4/5 playground- rear of the building along the Baldwin side (walk on the sidewalk across the front of the building and then around the back).
  • Afternoon pick up:  Please be parked in the front lot by 3:40 at the latest.  You may wait in the front lobby.  Your children will be walked to the lobby to meet you.  All PK/K/1 children need to be matched to their parent.  If you have older children (grades 2-5), they may wait for you in the front outside area — however, they may NOT walk through the parking lot on their own.  When you park, be prepared to walk up to the school to pick up your child.  This is for SAFETY.
  • For all parents:  Do not enter the bus loop area to pick up your children.  Go to the office for pick up.  If you do not see your child, ask the secretaries for assistance.  The secretaries will 2-way the staff who will look for your child in the bus loop area or in the building.  Again DO NOT GO TO THE BUS LOOP.  We are responsible for getting all children on the bus safely and when parents enter the bus loop and take their children, it is disruptive and creates safety concerns.

Also, the front bus loop is closed  to cars in the afternoon.  For afternoon pick-up, do not use the front loop in the afternoon.  It is absolutely critical that you be on time for pick up.  We do not have supervision for children left behind due to late pick up. 

At Georgetown, we are beginning our 8th year as a school community.  We are excited to get the year started with your children!  Thank you for your help with drop off/pick up.  These are busy times for us — and we want all 600+ children to safely make it their playgrounds, classrooms, busses and cars.

Mrs. Reagan 

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