Community Ed Activities – Georgetown Elementary School

Posted on January 17, 2014 January 16, 2014

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Welcome Back Georgetown Parents!

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE………. We are hoping that everyone enjoyed their extended Holiday break!! That might be longest break ever!! With that being said….. it is really nice that we have snow so the kids can be outside and play. : ) It was nice starting back with a three day week last week, but man it was a little tough doing five whole days this week! Do not be surprised if your children are worn out this weekend!! January is a pretty quiet month over all so there is not much happening at school this month. Just trying to get back in to the swing of things. Please try and enjoy the calmness : )

WINTER WEATHER………. Just a friendly reminder that we DO NOT keep students in from recess or before school starts unless the temperature or wind chill is BELOW 0 degrees. We keep a close eye on this is the office so we are making sure the students are safe. : ) With this being said we started noticing this trend before break and it has been increasing since we have returned to school that a lot of students want to enter the building before the first bell rings at 8:45am. Unless the temperature/windchill is BELOW 0 degrees or it is raining the students MUST go around from the circle drive to their playgrounds. Please make sure your students come prepared for the chilly weather in the morning to be out on their playgrounds. If students arrive before 8:45am they will be sent around to their playground. : ) If you, as a parent, are coming into the building for any reason your child is welcome to come in with you. Thank you for abiding by these rules.

LUNCH MENU………. Here is the hot lunch menu for January……. January 2014 Hud Elem-1 Deposit Slip

BACK BUS LOOP…….. Is for Busses ONLY!!! Please do not drop off or pick up students here. Students must be picked up/dropped off in front of the school. Remember that the front loop is for busses only as well in the afternoon.. Please park in a marked parking spot when picking up students. In the morning you may drive through the circle drive to let students off. Thank you.

KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP……….Believe it or not…… it is that time of year!! Kindergarten Round Up will be held on Thursday, February 27 at 7:00pm. We will be holding it here at Georgetown Elementary in the Multi-Purpose room. There will also be a morning session if you are unavailable to attend the evening meeting, it will be held at South Elementary at 10:00am on Thursday, February 27 as well. Registration packets will be made available in all elementary buildings on Monday, January 20. Please remember….. it is not a first come, first serve basis, so there is not a rush to get these turned in first.

GIRLS ON THE RUN …… We are in DESPERATE need of at least 2 more coaches for this year’s Girls on the Run program. Coaching is the most rewarding way to get involved with Girls on the Run and learn more about the program. You get to experience the program first hand, feel a sense of accomplishment that you have made a difference in the lives of the girls and have a ton of fun with your team of coaches and incredible girls! For more information on coaching please visit… http://gotroac.org/volunteer/coach/ Without the additional coaches we will have to LIMIT the number of girls that can participate. Please contact Cheryl Havens at havenspc@gmail.com or 616-481-4164 if you are interested. Shoe fittings will take place at Georgetown on TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 from 3:45p to 6:00p.

LIBRARY NEWS…….. The due date written in the January Pizza Hut Book-It calendar is INCORRECT! Please change the date to FEBRUARY 15!! Thank you : )

PTC NEWS…….. BOX TOPS…… The next Box Top Competition will be ending on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14! Make sure you are collecting your Box Tops and when you send them in make sure the Student Name/Teacher Name and NUMBER of Box Tops is on the bag!! This is a huge help to the volunteer moms who count all of our Box Tops : ) There will be another collection for after Spring Break : )

COMMUNITY NEWS……… EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENT INFORMATION/REGISTRATION NIGHT………

HPS Early Childhood Programs – Parent Information/Registration Night for the 2014-15 School Year and 2014 Summer Program

Information Night Date/Time: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 @ Baldwin Middle School Cafe’ 6:00-8:00pm

*Programs include: Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten Care, Before/After School Care, Summer Care.

*These evenings are a chance to gather information about the programs, meet staff, and visit a preschool classroom. There will not be a formal presentation, so come anytime between 6:00-8:00 p.m. Children are welcome.

*For more information, please call Shellie or Becky at 616-797-0842.

FEEDING AMERICA MOBILE FOOD PANTRY……….. Free Food, Thursday, January 30 , 6:00 – 7:00 PM. Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry will be at Hudsonville Congregational United Church of Christ, 4950 – 32nd Ave. The food is free to those in our community who are struggling in these tough economic times. There will be an assortment of food, consisting of fresh seasonal produce and other high quality grocery items. If you have questions or need more information please call 616-669-1295.

MILES OF SMILES MOBILE DENTAL UNIT………. Is scheduled to be in Allendale School District in February and March! This unit provides FREE dental services for financially qualifying children. The Miles of Smiles Mobile Unit will not be coming to Hudsonville, however, Allendale is the closet location that they will be at and you are welcome to schedule them to be seen in Allendale. : ) You may call 1-800-467-5905 to schedule an appointment or ask questions. The registration form, parent letter and information flyer are also attached. Thank you!! MOS Registration MOS:Parent Ltr MOS Flyer Generic

HUDSONVILLE LACROSSE…….. Registration for the spring season will begin February 1st. Please sign up at www.hudslax.com. 5^th-8^th grade Boys and 6^th-8^th grade Girls teams for 2014!! Questions can be directed to Susan Coxen 669-3662 or Drew Ysseldyke 460-8522. Lacrosse is not a HPS sanctioned sport and is not sponsored by HPS.

GVSU BASKETBALL GAME FOR YOUTH…….. GVSU is planning a youth basketball themed game on February 1st and they welcome youth basketball teams (8th grade and younger) to be a part of the events that day and watch Grand Valley basketball. Throughout the day (potentially) there will be a scrimmage, promotional giveaways, autographs from players, and pep talk with the coaches. The experience for the players would be very memorable and enjoyable! Please let me know if you are interested? Thanks!

Sincerely,
Tim Layer
630.857.0067

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Join us between games for:

-Introduction of boys and girls varsity basketball players and who they are representing.

-A moment of recognition for those impacted by cancer.

-Special performances by the Hudsonville Drum Line, Pep Band and HHS Dance Team.

Hoops and Hope purple T-shirts and Zox Straps will be sold for $10.00 each during the basketball home games at Hudsonville High School beginning January 24, 2014 and they will also be available at Eagles Landing (while supplies last). By wearing the special T-shirt and/or Zox Strap, students in grades Pre-K through 12th will be able to attend the games for FREE!

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MARKET DAY AND MUSIC……… HOPA is still in need of vendors for its Market Day & Music. This will take place at Hudsonville High School on March 8, 2014 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. For more information, contact hopamarket@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/hopamarket. This is another great way to support the Hudsonville Orchestra department. If you or someone you know is interested, please let us know!

OTTAWA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH……. The GRAND HAVEN office has MOVED!!! The new address is 1207 South Beechtree Street, Suite B, Grand Haven, MI 49417. PH.. 616-846-8360…. FAX…616-844-1778….. www.miOttawa.org/miHealth Grand Haven New Office Hours: Monday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Wednesday & Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Closed 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

S.O.A.R. II……….. For the past three years, we have been working on accomplishing our district’s long-range planning goals outlined in S.O.A.R. I (Strategic Objectives to Achieve Results). A report of the many accomplishments during the past three years can be found on our district’s website. Some of the accomplishments include, but are not limited to, implementation of all day every day kindergarten, additional extra curricular opportunities for students (Middle School drama/musical productions and lacrosse as a club sport), and an increased focus on relevance/21st Century Skills in our classrooms.

To continue our great tradition of excellence at Hudsonville Public Schools and to elevate our successes, we are asking for your help in the development of our next strategic plan. We have completed the first phase of development (Focus Groups) and are very thankful for the wealth of information we received regarding the strengths of Hudsonville Public Schools and areas to focus on in the future. An executive summary can be found on our website.

We are now entering our next phase in the research: Randomized Needs Assessment Survey. If you are asked to participate, please consider taking part in helping us set the direction for the next three years. In February, we will be opening the survey to all parents and community members. We will email the link to the survey when it becomes available.

Sincerely,

Nick Ceglarek, Superintendent; Ken Hall, Board of Education President

COMMUNITY ED NEWS………. Hudsonville Community Education has many offerings for your kids. For more information or to register, please visit www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org or call Rebecca at 669-7747, ext. #3. Listed below are some of the activities that are available currently.

Upcoming Winter Activities to be on the lookout for……….. 3rd-6th GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL…. JR EAGLES BASKETBALL FOR BOYS & GIRLS….JR DANCE CLINIC….KITCHEN CREATIONS….LEARN TO ICE SKATE….BEGINNING FENCING…. INTRO TO HOCKEY….LEARN TO SKATE (ROLLERBLADING)…..PARKING LOT SELF DEFENSE/AWARENESS…..BOWLING (UP THRU ADULT AGE)……YOUNG REMBRANDTS DRAWING

UPCOMING DATES

1/31 ~ NO SCHOOL/WINTER BREAK

2/3 ~ NO SCHOOL/WINTER BREAK

2/4 ~ Jet’s Pizza Night

2/7 ~ Popcorn Friday

2/19 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night

2/27 ~ KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP @ 7:00pm

2/28 ~ NO SCHOOL

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

MRS. NURENBERG : )

Posted on December 20, 2013 December 19, 2013

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HAPPY HOLIDAY BREAK GEORGETOWN PARENTS!!!

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE……… I cannot even believe I am typing this right now……… I sure hope all of our Georgetown families have a very happy and safe holiday season!!! Just does not even seem possible that Christmas is next week. Our 3 weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas break were very fast ones, but over all uneventful. Which is a good thing! Please make sure you look through the entire post as there are a few things that are taking place right away when we get back to school from the holidays!

4th GRADE SWIMMING……… starts MONDAY, JANUARY 6th!!! Please make sure your 4th grader is prepared for this when they return to school from Christmas break!! Students will need to bring a suit and towel for swimming. Swimming is first thing in the morning so some students like to wear their suits underneath their clothing. If this is the case please remember to send their “essentials” along with a towel to have after swimming. Thank you : )

GIRLS ON THE RUN …… running-shoe-md We are in DESPERATE need of at least 2 more coaches for this year’s Girls on the Run program. Coaching is the most rewarding way to get involved with Girls on the Run and learn more about the program. You get to experience the program first hand, feel a sense of accomplishment that you have made a difference in the lives of the girls and have a ton of fun with your team of coaches and incredible girls! For more information on coaching please visit… http://gotroac.org/volunteer/coach/ Without the additional coaches we will have to LIMIT the number of girls that can participate. Please contact Cheryl Havens at havenspc@gmail.com or 616-481-4164 if you are interested. Shoe fittings will take place at Georgetown on MONDAY, JANUARY 6 from 3:45p to 6:00p.

PTC NEWS…….. JET’S PIZZA WINNER……… was 4th Grade……… Mrs. Huizenga’s classroom!! Way to go! They will be enjoying a pizza party for lunch from Jet’s Pizza. : )

WINNERS OF THE WALK-A-THON FUN FAMILY NIGHT PRIZES ARE……… Celebration Cinema Movie Tickets – Bryce Norder – 2nd grade Mrs. Ray; Grand Rapids Griffins Tickets – Carson Dykstra – 1st grade Mrs. Woodring; Box of Games- Logan Woody – 4th Grade Mr. Bowen

COMMUNITY NEWS……… FORMAL DRESS SALE…… The West Catholic Parents Club would like to invite your students to our Eighth Annual Used Formal Dress Sale on January 11, 2014, from 10:00am to 2:00pm at West Catholic High School, 1801 Bristol NW, Grand Rapids. The attached flyer has all the details. Usually, we have students buying for dances but have also had student & parents buy dresses for cruises & graduations (high school & 8th grade!) Students from ALL schools are welcome to consign their gently used dresses OR to shop for a “new to you” dress! Consignors set their own prices & will receive 75% of the sale price. Please direct any questions to me @ 616-540-1969 (call or text) or e-mail mailto:Liz.Miklosi@gmail.com

HUDSONVILLE LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATIONS…… Hudsonville Little League Registrations are now open online. Please visit www.HudsonvilleLittleLeague.com for more info. Deadline is JANUARY 15. Payment is NOT due at the same time. Please register to reserve your child(ren)’s spot today!

S.O.A.R. II……. For the past three years, we have been working on accomplishing our district’s long-range planning goals outlined in S.O.A.R. I (Strategic Objectives to Achieve Results). A report of the many accomplishments during the past three years can be found at on our district’s website. To continue our great tradition of excellence at Hudsonville Public Schools and to elevate our successes to the next level, we are asking for your help in the development of our next plan. We are beginning the community research process to set the goals for S.O.A.R. II. During the next couple months, we will be conducting 10 focus groups. Additionally, in the winter months, we will be conducting a comprehensive online survey. If you are asked to participate, please consider taking part in helping us set the direction for the next three years.

Sincerely, Nick Ceglarek, Superintendent, and Ken Hall, Board of Education President

AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS……… We are a family-friendly and faith based organization that helps girls become women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country. American Heritage Girls welcomes girls in Kindergarten through High School. It is never too late to join! We meet the first 3 Mondays of the month from 6:30-8PM at Holy Redeemer Parish 2700 Baldwin in Jenison. Please enter through door “C” and we will be in classrooms 10-12. Please contact Amy Fleck with any questions atamy.fleck1999@gmail.com.

EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENT INFORMATION/REGISTRATION NIGHT………

HPS Early Childhood Programs – Parent Information/Registration Night for the 2014-15 School Year and 2014 Summer Program

Information Night Date/Time: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 @ Baldwin Middle School Cafe’ 6:00-8:00pm

*Programs include: Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten Care, Before/After School Care, Summer Care.

*For more information, please call Shellie or Becky at 616-797-0842.

UPCOMING DATES

1/6 ~ First Day back to school

1/6 ~ Girls on the Run Shoe Fittings 3:45p to 6:00p

1/6 – 1/17 ~ 4th Grade Swimming Lessons

1/7 ~ Jet’s Pizza Night

1/10 ~ Popcorn Friday

1/15 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night

1/31 ~ NO SCHOOL/WINTER BREAK

2/3 ~ NO SCHOOL/WINTER BREAK

2/4 ~ Jet’s Pizza Night

2/7 ~ Popcorn Friday

2/19 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night

2/27 ~ KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP @ 7:00pm

2/28 ~ NO SCHOOL

HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY BREAK!! Mrs. Nurenberg : )

Posted on December 6, 2013 December 5, 2013

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HAPPY FIRST FRIDAY OF DECEMBER GEORGETOWN PARENTS!!

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE……… Wow……. can you believe it……. it is December and Christmas break is only TWO weeks away. We had a very busy week with the Holiday program, the Holiday Gift Shop and we finished the week off with Popcorn Friday! Just a friendly reminder….. if you DID NOT order your DVD of the Holiday program we are not accepting any more orders here in the office. If you missed ordering one at Georgetown please feel free to contact WCET directly at 669-3332. Try to stay stress free these next couple of weeks and just try to enjoy the season! : )

5TH GRADE CANDY CANE SALE…….

The annual 5th grade Candy Cane sale is officially here! Each year, our 5th grade classes sell candy canes to help raise money for 5th grade camp experience and 5th grade celebration. This year the sale runs from Wednesday, December 4 through Wednesday, December 18. The cost for each candy cane is $1.00 and they will be delivered the same day they are ordered.

Thank you for your support and Happy Holidays!

DECEMBER LUNCH MENU……… December 2013 Hud Elem 2 Deposit Slip

TOYS FOR TOTS………..Georgetown as a school is collecting toys for Toys for Tots this Holiday season. The drop box is now located in the lobby out side of the office. Some of you may have seen this already on TV, but we have joined in the collection with Channel 13 News. Lets try to do our very best to make this a very happy Holiday season for many children in our area! No matter how little or how large the gift, it can bring a HUGE smile to a child’s face!! This is a great way show our children that the Holidays are for sharing. : ) The collection box will be in the lobby until THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12!!

GIRLS ON THE RUN …… running-shoe-md If you are interested in coaching the girls this year, please contact Cheryl Havens at 616-481-4164 orhavenspc@gmail.com. We’re in need of inspiring coaches for these wonderful girls. Shoe fittings will take place at Georgetown on MONDAY, JANUARY 6 from 3:45p to 6:00p.

PTC NEWS…….. MARCO’S PIZZA WINNER……… was 4th Grade……… Mrs. Walenta’s classroom!! Way to go! They will be enjoying a pizza party for lunch from Marco’s Pizza. : )

COMMUNITY NEWS……… AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS……… We are a family-friendly and faith based organization that helps girls become women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country. American Heritage Girls welcomes girls in Kindergarten through High School. It is never too late to join! We meet the first 3 Mondays of the month from 6:30-8PM at Holy Redeemer Parish 2700 Baldwin in Jenison. Please enter through door “C” and we will be in classrooms 10-12. Please contact Amy Fleck with any questions at amy.fleck1999@gmail.com.

GIFTS OF APPRECIATION……. Are you wondering what gift to get your child’s teacher or bus driver for Christmas this year? As we all know, Christmas is a great time to recognize those special people – teachers, coaches, counselors, bus drivers, and other staff members – who are a positive influence in your child’s life and school experience. One way to show your appreciation is by making a donation in their name to the Hudsonville Education Foundation. It’s a gift that keeps on giving! Please see the attached donation form (or pick one up at your child’s school) for more information and directions for making your gift. Gifts of Appr-Dec2013

EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENT INFORMATION/REGISTRATION NIGHT………

HPS Early Childhood Programs – Parent Information/Registration Night for the 2014-15 School Year and 2014 Summer Program

Information Night Date/Time: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 @ Baldwin Middle School Cafe’ 6:00-8:00pm

*Programs include: Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten Care, Before/After School Care, Summer Care.

*For more information, please call Shellie or Becky at 616-797-0842.

BOYS 3rd-6th GRADE BASKETBALL……

Upcoming Winter Activities to be on the lookout for……….. ROCK THE GYM…… BASEBALL CLINICS…….. SOCCER………TAE KWON DO…….. JR. EAGLES BASKETBALL…… COOKING CLASSES…….. GUITAR CLINIC

UPCOMING DATES

12/10 ~ Jet’s Pizza Night

12/18 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night

12/20 ~ Classroom Holiday Parties

12/23 – 1/3 ~ Holiday Break

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!! Mrs. Nurenberg : )

Posted on November 22, 2013 November 22, 2013

BLOG BITS 11/22/13

Happy Friday Georgetown Parents!!

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE………. I cannot even believe I am saying this, but this was our last full week of school for November!! Next week is a TWO day week!! Woo ~ Hoo! Happy Thanksgiving to each and everyone of you!! Hold on tight because after our short week next week we will come back to school after our wonderful Thanksgiving break and have ONLY 3 weeks until Christmas break!! Do NOT forget to mark your calendars for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, as this is our annual Holiday program! More information will be coming home soon from Mrs. Bretz/Mrs. Van Rijs. These next few weeks will fly by and be very busy. Just remember to do your best to keep to your normal weekday routine as this is how most children function the best. : ) The Holidays are here and we at Georgetown wish all of you the best during this busy season!!

TOYS FOR TOTS……….. Georgetown as a school is collecting toys for Toys for Tots this Holiday season. The drop box is now located in the lobby out side of the office. Some of you may have seen this already on TV, but we have joined in the collection with Channel 13 News. Lets try to do our very best to make this a very happy Holiday season for many children in our area! No matter how little or how large the gift, it can bring a HUGE smile to a child’s face!! This is a great way show our children that the Holidays are for sharing. : ) The collection box will be in the lobby until THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12!!

GIRLS ON THE RUN …... running-shoe-md All the girls in grades 3-5 are invited to participate in the national program, GIRLS ON THE RUN. To find out more about Girls on the Run and registration please visit the GOTR site at http://gotroac.org/registration/. Jamestown (11/26) will be hosting registration for all of Hudsonville schools this year. If you are interested in coaching the girls this year, please contact Cheryl Havens at 616-481-4164 orhavenspc@gmail.com. We’re in need of inspiring coaches for these wonderful girls. Shoe fittings will take place at Georgetown on MONDAY, JANUARY 6 from 3:45p to 6:00p.

P.E. NEWS……… WOW!! Is all we can say : ) Great job to ALL of our families and students that helped bring in all the food donations for Love Inc. and for helping families in Hudsonville this Thanksgiving season!! We collected 3,017 items!!! Woot ~ Woot!!! Now for the winners of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place……. drumroll please……. 3rd Place goes to Mrs. Quigley in 2nd grade with 256 items, 2nd place goes to Mr. Bialochowski in 5th grade with 367 items and for the big winner…. 1st place goes to…….. 3rd grade……. Mrs. Flory with 372 items!!! Mrs. Flory’s classroom will get a bowling trip to Hudsonville Lanes and a P.E. Cares t-shirt. Way to go Georgetown!!

PTC NEWS…….. JET’S PIZZA WINNER……… was 2nd Grade……… Mrs. Kuieck’s classroom!! Way to go! They have already even had their pizza party for lunch this past week. : )

FALL BOOK FAIR….. Fall Scholastic Book Fair totals are in…. Georgetown students, families and staff are AWESOME! Total sales (before tax) were $10,136.53! AMAZING!! The All for Books coin war raised $1,852.08 which was used to provide students and staff with MORE BOOKS! Our sales also provide us with $6106.92 in “Scholastic Dollars” that can be used to build our library and classroom libraries. Just AMAZING! : )

A huge shout out to all of the volunteers that helped make this event such a success! Thank you for all your help!!

If you have a book that needed to be ordered they will be delivered as soon as they are received. Thank you for your patience.

HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP……… Hard to believe but the Holiday Gift Shop is right around the corner. Classes will be shopping December 4-6. Keep an eye out for your student’s classroom schedule and money envelope to be coming home soon! We will also be doing a Hudsonville Apparel order at this time. More information will be coming home soon! If you’d prefer to shop with your student the Holiday Gift Shop will be staying open until 6:30 on Thursday, December 5th so feel free to stop by to shop during that time.

If you would like to pre-order HUDSONVILLE EAGLE APPAREL, please complete this form and turn it in to the office. HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP Final Apparel Order Form

We will need MANY volunteers for this event! Jobs include shopping with the students and wrapping their gifts, which is ALWAYS so much fun, along with set up and tear down. If you’re interested but don’t want to use volunteerspot (information below) please contact Cheryl Havens at havenspc@gmail.com. We’re using VolunteerSpot (the leading online signup and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming activity. PLEASE sign up for 2013 Holiday Gift Shop – here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:

1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/ApRwfA
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots – VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!

Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

COMMUNITY NEWS……… HUDSONVILLE HOLIDAY PARADE…….. This year is the 2oth Anniversary for the Hudsonville Holiday Parade! Wow!! The parade will take place on Saturday, November 23 at 10:00 am. The parade route runs along 32nd Ave, starting at Highland Drive and going north to Central Boulevard ending at the Fire Station. There will be activities, crafts and games for the family and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. There might even be some reindeer?? This is a great way to kick off the Holiday season and we hope to see a lot of you there!

RE-TREASURED SALE………. On Saturday, November 23 from 8am to 4pm the Hudsonville Congregational UCC will be having a “Re-Treasured” sale. They are located at 4950 32nd Ave. New and gently used household, sporting goods and clothing items will be available.

AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS……… We are a family-friendly and faith based organization that helps girls become women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country. American Heritage Girls welcomes girls in Kindergarten through High School. It is never too late to join! We meet the first 3 Mondays of the month from 6:30-8PM at Holy Redeemer Parish 2700 Baldwin in Jenison. Please enter through door “C” and we will be in classrooms 10-12. Please contact Amy Fleck with any questions at amy.fleck1999@gmail.com.

EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENT INFORMATION/REGISTRATION NIGHT………
HPS Early Childhood Programs – Parent Information/Registration Night for the 2014-15 School Year and 2014 Summer Program

Information Night Date/Time: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 @ Baldwin Middle School Cafe’ 6:00-8:00pm

*Programs include: Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten Care, Before/After School Care, Summer Care.

*For more information, please call Shellie or Becky at 616-797-0842.

COMMUNITY ED NEWS……….

TAE KWON DO…………. Hudsonville Community Education and Good Institute of Tae Park Tae Kwon Do are offering a traditional Chung Do Kwan style martial arts class. This class is for anyone, ages 8 and up, who would like to experience the ageless beauty and awesome power of this Korean martial art. This 12 week session will help improve your concentration, confidence, power, balance, and flexibility. You will also learn respect, integrity, courage, self-defense, and perseverance.

Instructor: Anthony Kim, 2nd Degree Black Belt

When: Tuesday Evenings, December 3, 2013 – March 4, 2014 (Class will not meet over Holiday break)

Cost: $60.00 for the 12 week session

Where: Freshman Campus Gym, 5535 School Ave.

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – All Students Welcome

You may register online by visiting www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org

Please call Rebecca at Hudsonville Community Ed. if you have any questions at 669-1740.

Hudsonville Community Education has many offerings for your kids. For more information or to register, please visit www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org or call Rebecca at 669-7747, ext. #3. Listed below are some of the activities that are available currently.

BOYS 3rd-6th GRADE BASKETBALL……HUDSONVILLE MYWA WRESTLING…….HEAT SWIM TEAM……..LEARN TO ICE SKATE……. INTRO TO HOCKEY

UPCOMING DATES

11/27 -11/29 ~ Thanksgiving Break

12/3 ~ Holiday Program (Grades K-2 @ 6:30p; Grades 3-5 @ 7:45p)

12/4 – 12/6 ~ Holiday Shop

12/6 ~ Popcorn Friday

12/10 ~ Jet’s Pizza Night

12/18 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night

12/20 ~ Classroom Holiday Parties

12/23 – 1/3 ~ Holiday Break

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!! Mrs. Nurenberg : )

Posted on October 25, 2013 October 24, 2013

BLOG BITS 10/25/13

Happy Friday Georgetown Parents!!

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE………. It is hard to believe but we are already in the end of October!! SCARY! The MEAP testing is all done and they have been sent back for the official scoring. I think the students AND the teachers are relieved this is over for another year!! The students did a great job. Hold on tight for a very busy week next week. It starts MONDAY with the TURKEY TROT, WEDNESDAY with the COIN WAR CHALLENGE/UNIVERSITY APPAREL and THURSDAY with HALLOWEEN PARTIES!! It will be a whirlwind and thank goodness we will have FRIDAY OFF to regroup after the busy week! : )

SNOW DAY PROCEDURE FOR HOT LUNCH……….. With snow just around the corner, the food service program would like to remind parents and students about what will happen if school is closed due to weather. If the district is closed, the menu that was supposed to be served on the snow day will be moved to the next school day. An example: if school is canceled on Tuesday due to weather, Tuesday’s menu will be served on Wednesday and the menu that was scheduled for Wednesday will be completely canceled. Because of our computer lunch account system, there will be no need to issue credits and your student will still be able to order a lunch if they need one. The only exception to this policy is if school is canceled on Friday. In this case, Friday’s menu will be completely canceled and we will continue with the regular menu on Monday. Information on what menu will be served on the day you return will be available on Twitter or the foodservice web page at www.jenhudfood.org. Please feel free to contact the food service department at 457-2400 if you have any questions or are unsure of what the menu will be. Thank you! ~ Stacey L. Wykoski, Food Service Director.

GIRLS ON THE RUN …… running-shoe-md All the girls in grades 3-5 are invited to participate in the national program, GIRLS ON THE RUN. To find out more about Girls on the Run and registration please visit the GOTR site at http://gotroac.org/registration/. Bauer (11/4) and Jamestown (11/26) will be hosting registration for all of Hudsonville schools this year. If you are interested in coaching the girls this year, please contact Cheryl Havens at 616-481-4164 orhavenspc@gmail.com. We’re in need of inspiring coaches for these wonderful girls. Shoe fittings will take place at Georgetown on MONDAY, JANUARY 6 from 3:45p to 6:00p.

P.E. NEWS………. TURKEY TROT……. Make sure the date is on your calendar….. MONDAY, OCTOBER 28. It is a great event for all of the students within the Hudsonville District. The early registration has closed through the schools, but remember you can register the night of the event at the gate, however, you will not be guaranteed a t-shirt. T-shirts on the night of the race are first come/first serve. If you have any questions please contact either Mrs. VanKoevering or Mrs. Nienhuis by calling 797-9797, ext 22422 or emailing at tnienhui@hpseagles.net or mvankoev@hpseagles.net.

PTC NEWS…….. MARCO’S PIZZA NIGHT WINNER………. The winner of the Marco’s Pizza Party for lunch is…………. KINDERGARTEN……. Miss Yankee. Way to go Kindergartners! Enjoy your pizza party for lunch!! : )

FALL BOOK FAIR……….. The Fall Book Fair will be held November 4-8! This fall’s theme is: Reading Oasis: A Cool Place to Discover Hot Books! The students will be previewing on Monday and Tuesday, keep your eyes open for their “Wish List” to come home one of these evenings. They will have the opportunity to shop on Wednesday and Thursday during their classroom shopping time.

The Book Fair will also be open during conferences if you prefer to shop with your student. The nights and times the fair will be open are Monday from 3:30 PM until 8:00 PM, Tuesday from 3:30 PM until 7:00 PM and Wednesday from 3:30 PM until 6:00 PM. Parents Shopping will be held on Friday morning from 8:30 AM until 11:00 AM. Make sure to mark these dates on your calendar!

The ONLINE FAIR will be going on October 30th – November 13th and can be accessed at the following link: http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/georgetownelem

The Book Fair Committee is also in NEED of MANY volunteers!! If you’re interested, please sign up for the Spring Book Fair Volunteers – here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:

1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/FK7FBZ

2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)

3. Sign up! Choose your spots – VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!

Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact Cheryl Havens at havenspc@gmail.com or 616-481-4164 and we can sign you up manually.

ALL FOR BOOKS COIN WAR………..

The competition is on this year! Let’s see which University has the biggest fan following at Georgetown prior to their showdown in Lansing on November 2^nd, the Saturday before we kick off our Book Fair. This is the fun part, if MSU fans bring in more coins Mr. Kooiker will wear MSU colors and if U of M fans bring in more coins Mr. Bowen will wear U of M colors on Wednesday, October 30^th for Spirit Day! Which team will it be? Help us decide with your loose change! Along with supporting your team, your loose change will help us purchase books for classroom libraries. This will help to get more kids reading and it will give them NEW books to read. The All for Books money we collect also helps readers beyond our school and community. Scholastic Book Fairs matches monetary donations with a donation of up to one million books to the Kids In Need Foundation and Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc. Please send in your donation prior to October 29^th. Baggies and book slips will be sent home the week of October 21st. We’ll be weighing the coins at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, October 29^thto determine the winner! Please join us on October 30^th and wear your favorite team’s apparel. Your act of kindness helps to bring more knowledge, imagination, and love for reading into the lives of our students. Thank you for your kindness and lets see which University is the big time winner!! : )

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION……… It’s never too late to start saving Box Tops for Education. Send your trimmed & non-expired Box Tops to school with your student now and throughout the year, labeled with teacher names and we will keep track of classroom totals. The classroom with the highest total will be awarded a surprise treat! We have two contests each year, ending on November 1 & March 1, respectively.

Last year we raised $2,029! It is our goal to raise $2,300 this year. Go to www.boxtops4education.com to learn the following 3 tips: (1) what products have Box Tops, (2) print off collection sheets, and (3) how to earn $ for our school through your online purchases at over 250 stores like iTunes, Macy’s, Cabela’s, and Anthropologie!

Contact Shannon Klein, Volunteer Coordinator, via email at msualumni96@att.net with any questions.

COMMUNITY NEWS………

BMS PRESENTS SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE……….. Baldwin Street Middle School is proud to announce and invite you to their ﬁrst musical, Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. Performances will be Friday, November 22 at 7:00pm and Saturday, November 23 at 4:00pm in the Hudsonville High School Auditorium. This production is based on the popular television series of the 1970s and 1980s and is very kid friendly. Tickets are $6.00 each, reserved seating and are available in the main ofﬁce at BMS and will also be available (1) hour prior to each performance at the door. Come out, enjoy some family friendly time and support your local middle school!

SOAR II………… Dear Parents………. For the past three years, we have been working on accomplishing our district’s long-range planning goals outlined in S.O.A.R. I (Strategic Objectives to Achieve Results). A report of the many accomplishments during the past three years can be found at on our district’s website.

To continue our great tradition of excellence at Hudsonville Public Schools and to elevate our successes to the next level, we are asking for your help in the development of our next plan. We are beginning the community research process to set the goals for S.O.A.R. II. During the next couple months, we will be conducting 10 focus groups. Additionally, in the winter months, we will be conducting a comprehensive online survey. If you are asked to participate, please consider taking part in helping us set the direction for the next three years.

Sincerely, Nick Ceglarek, Superintendent, and Ken Hall, Board of Education President

GEORGETOWN ICE CENTER………. at 8500 48th Ave., Hudsonville is having their annual Halloween Open Skate from 8:00-9:50pm on Saturday, October 26, and from 2:00-3:50pm on Sunday, October 27. Costumes are welcome. Your $8 admission fee includes skate rental, 1 slice of pizza, and 1 glass of pop. See you there!

THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE…….. The year has gone by quickly and we at Love In the Name of Christ are preparing for the holiday season. Even though the economy has improved – there are still many families in need. We offer Thanksgiving and Christmas Assistance to struggling families that either live in our service area of Jenison, Hudsonville, and Grandville, attend a church participating with Love INC, or attend a school in our service area. If you are aware of a family that could use assistance, please feel free to pass on the attached forms. The applications are also available at the Love INC office (Monday through Friday 9 am – 4 pm), 3300 Van Buren, Hudsonville, or on our website: loveinthenameofchrist.org. The Thanksgiving application must completed and returned in no later than NOVEMBER 7. The Christmas application must be completed and returned no later than NOVEMBER 14. The applications are attached here…….. Christmas Assistance App 2 Thanksgiving Assistance App 2

COMMUNITY ED NEWS………..Hudsonville Community Education has many offerings for your kids. For more information or to register, please visit www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org or call Rebecca at 669-7747, ext. #3. Listed below are some of the activities that are available currently.

BEGINNING FENCING……. LEARN TO ICE SKATE……LEARN TO SWIM…… BOYS WRESTLING……….AFTER SCHOOL TENNIS……. YOUNG REMBRANDTS DRAWING CLASS……… LEARN TO SKATE

UPCOMING DATES

10/28 ~ Turkey Trot – BMS Stadium

10/29 ~ Picture Retakes

11/1 ~ NO SCHOOL – Records Day for Staff

11/1 ~ ECSE Field Trip to Meijer Garden/Parents provide transportation

11/4 – 11/6 ~ Parent/Teacher Conferences

11/4 – 11/8 ~ Book Fair

11/5 ~ Jet’s Pizza Night

11/12 ~ PTC Meeting 6:30pm

11/17 – 11/23 ~ Cash for Class at Family Fare/D & W

11/20 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night

11/27 -11/29 ~ Thanksgiving Break

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!! Mrs. Nurenberg : )

Posted on September 27, 2013 September 30, 2013

BLOG BITS 9/27/13

Happy Friday Georgetown Parents!!

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE………. Wow….. week number 4 is under out belts! Can you believe it?? We had a great week here at school. The weather was gorgeous and we had a great day for our Georgetown Walk-A-Thon! The students had a really good time walking the path and raising money for Georgetown. Next week the Ottawa County Health Department will be here for three days doing vision/hearing testing. So do not be alarmed if your child comes home and tells you that they had their vision and/or hearing tested at school. This is something that happens every fall at school.

LUNCH INFORMATION………. Here is the menu for October and I will also attach a deposit slip if you need one. Also remember you can deposit money online for your students. If you choose to do this just call the office and we will give you your student’s ID number. You will need this to do online deposits. Oct. 13 Hud Elem Menu 2 Deposit Slip

GIRLS ON THE RUN ………… All the girls in grades 3-5 are invited to participate in the national program, GIRLS ON THE RUN. Information regarding registration and fees arrived home this week. To find out more about Girls on the Run and registration please visit the GOTR site at http://gotroac.org/registration/. Bauer (11/4) and Jamestown (11/26) will be hosting registration for all of Hudsonville schools this year. If you are interested in coaching the girls this year, please contact Cheryl Havens at 616-481-4164 orhavenspc@gmail.com. We’re in need of inspiring coaches for these wonderful girls.

CIRCLE DRIVE IN FRONT OF SCHOOL……… We apologize for any inconvenience this may be causing, but we no longer have enough room in our back bus loop! Therefor this year we are going to be using the front circle drive as our second bus loop. This means that you can no longer park here at the START or END of the school day. The staff will be parking in the large lot so there should be ample parking in the small lot by the Kindergarten playground. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. : )

NEW BUS RULES……… As you all should be aware…… there is a new transportation policy in affect this year and will continue to be a transportation policy in the future. Students that require a BUS CHANGE for any reason must have a request put in to the Transportation Dept. by 10:00 AM the day of the change. Parents will be notified by 1:00 PM if the change was approved or denied. Transportation will notify the school of the change. DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL OFFICE……. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT TRANSPORTATION AT 669-7757. You may FAX, SUBMIT ONLINE, or SCAN AND EMAIL the Bus Pass to Transportation. ONLINE BUS PASS PRINTABLE FORM TO FAX (Transportation’s fax # 669-4876) Scan or email the bus pass to Jane Bykerk at jbykerk@hpseagles.net Thank you for your cooperation and patience with this new policy. : )

P.E. NEWS………. TURKEY TROT……. It will be held this year on Monday, October 28. Please make sure to get this date on your calendar. It is a great event for all of the students within the Hudsonville District. The registration forms for this event came home with your students this week. Remember you can register the night of the event at the gate, however, you will not be guaranteed a t-shirt. T-shirts on the night of the race are first come/first serve. If you have any questions please contact either Mrs. VanKoevering or Mrs. Nienhuis by calling 797-9797, ext 22422 or emailing at tnienhui@hpseagles.net or mvankoev@hpseagles.net.

PTC NEWS…….. WALK-A-THON……. went off without a hitch this week. The students had a beautiful day to be outside walking and raising money for Georgetown. REMEMBER, your students have until Monday to turn in their money that they have raised! So that means they can still go out this weekend and take pledges to help raise money for our school. As it stands right now….. 3rd Grade ~ Mrs. Flory is in 1st place. 1st Grade ~ Mrs. Woodring is in an EXTREMELY CLOSE SECOND only being 60 CENTS behind first place. 3rd place currently goes to 1st Grade ~ Mrs. VanKoevering. Keep the donations coming and make this a great fundraiser for Georgetown!!

Contact Shannon Klein, Volunteer Coordinator, via email at msualumni96@att.net with any questions.

MARCO’S PIZZA NIGHT WINNER…….. The winners of the first Marco’s Pizza Party for lunch is………. 1st Grade……….. Mrs. VanKoevering. Way to go 1st Graders!! Enjoy your pizza party for lunch!! : )

COMMUNITY NEWS……… HUDSONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNUAL EDUCATION REPORT…… The Hudsonville Public Schools Annual Education Report (AER) was presented to the Board of Education on September 12, 2013. The AER is designed to meet state and federal requirements for reporting to parents and communities. The report provides detailed data on state administered student assessment results, accountability results, teacher qualification information, and the state results for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Parents and the community can access AER information for the district and individual schools by clicking on the Annual Education Report tab on our website, www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org. If you have any questions regarding the AER information, please contact the district curriculum office at 616-669-1740 extension 4.

FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS NEEDED………..Bethany Christian Services of Holland needs foster care and adoptive parents! There are many children in your community, in your neighborhood, who need a safe place to call home. Please consider becoming a licensed foster or adoptive parent and changing the life of a child. If you don’t think you can become a licensed foster or adoptive parent right now, here are some other ways for you to get involved: • Mentor a foster or adoptive child in the community • Provide transportation for foster or adoptive families • Start an orphan care ministry at your church. If you would like more information about the services that Bethany provides or would like to volunteer at the Bethany office, please contact: April Kiekintveld at 616-499-2609, akiekintveld@bethany.org.

MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION……… Saturday, October 5, 2013, 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 available to anyone that needs it. There will be a large assortment of food, consisting of fresh seasonal produce and other high quality grocery items.

RECYCLE DRIVE…….. Will be held on OCTOBER 5 from 8am to 11am at River City Flooring. Please read the attached flyer with more information. recycling info

HUDSONVILLE EDUCATION FUND FUN FEST FUNDRAISER……….. The 4th Annual HEF Fun Fest Fundraiser is coming Friday, October 11 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Eagles Stadium. The activities will take place on homecoming before the home varsity football game against Grand Haven and include dunking HPS staff members in one of our dunk tanks, showing off your football throwing skills, bouncing around in the bounce house, getting your face painted, 50/50 raffle and much more. Once again, there will be a raffle for a 50” TV and gaming system to be given away at half time of the last home game on October 25. Buy your raffle tickets at any home game for your chance to win this great prize. This event is sponsored by the Hudsonville Education Foundation and all proceeds will be used to fund grants for resources and innovations that directly enhance the education of our students in Hudsonville Public Schools.

IS IT DYSLEXIA?……… Dyslexia Correction Foundation an affiliate of New Chapter. Learning will provide a free informational seminar on the thinking style, learning differences, and gifts of the visual thinker. What are the characteristics of dyslexia, the root cause of dyslexia, and how the problem can be corrected. Students generally gain 2-3 grade levels in reading during the one-week program. The seminar will be held on Tuesday, October 15th at 6:30 PM at Grandville Middle School; 3535 Wilson Ave. SW. Grandville, Room 200. All participants who wish to attend are encouraged to pre-register by calling 616-534-1385. For more information please visit www.newchapterlearning.net.

“PARENT SUMMIT”……….. We all know that parenting is not easy, but it is easier with the right tools, resources, and people around to help. To experience all of these things, join us at the “Parent Summit”. It will be held at EverGreen Ministries. Oct. 19^th – 8:30am – 3:45pm. Go to egm.org to find more details and to create an account and register for the Parent Summit. $10 until Oct. 5^th then $15. Lunch and snacks are provided.

GEORGETOWN ICE CENTER………. at 8500 48th Ave, Hudsonville, has several opportunities for kids from elementary to high school and families. We have begun our Learn To Skate and Learn To Play Hockey 6-week sessions. We also offer public skating on weekends with skate rental and skate mates available. Looking for a unique place to have a birthday party? Rent our party room. Party packages are close to being finalized with our new concession stand. Visit our new and improved website, www.georgetownice.com for more information.

BEGINNING FENCING……. BOWLING……. GYMNASTICS/DANCE/CHEER……..LEARN TO ICE SKATE……LEARN TO SWIM……GIRLS BASKETBALL……HOME ALONE/BABYSITTING CLASS.

UPCOMING DATES

10/1 ~ Jet’s Pizza Night

10/4 ~ Popcorn Friday

10/8 ~ K Field Trip for Bohl/Estefan

10/8 ~ MEAP Reading Grades 3-5

10/9 ~ K Field Trip for Stutz/Yankee

10/9 ~ MEAP Reading Grades 3-5

10/10 ~ MEAP Writing Grades 3-5

10/11 ~ HEF FAmily Fun Fest @ Home Football Game 4:30p

10/15 ~ MEAP Math Grades 3-5

10/16 ~ MEAP Writing Grade 4/Science Grade 5

10/16 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night

10/28 ~ Turkey Trot – BMS Stadium

10/29 ~ Picture Retakes

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!! Mrs. Nurenberg : )

Posted on September 13, 2013

BLOG BITS 9/13/13

Happy Friday Georgetown Parents!!

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE………. Well can you believe it……. we have just finished our second week of school. Some of the littler ones did notice it was a 5 day week. They started getting a bit more tired by Thursday. It is hard work coming to school 5 days a week!! : ) The first two weeks here have gone exceptionally well. We here in the office believe it is the smoothest start to the school year ever! Way to go parents and students. : )

SCHOOL PICTURES……. Remember these are MONDAY!!! Make sure the teeth are brushed and sparkly white and we are in our best attire : )

SNACKS……… We are no longer able to get “extra” snacks from the local food pantry that was assisting us with this. With that being said we are asking parents to make sure that your student comes to school each day with a snack. Maybe even put a few extra ones in the backpack so if you or your student happens to forget to pack one they have an extra “stash” in their backpack. One more helpful hint….. you can always pack snacks in the backpacks the night before. : ) Thanks for the understanding in this matter.

P.E. NEWS………. TURKEY TROT……. is fast approaching. It will be held this year on Tuesday, October 29. Please make sure to get this date on your calendar. It is a great event for all of the students within the Hudsonville District. The P.E. teachers are currently seeking our sponsors for this great event. If you or someone you know would be willing to sponsor this great event please contact one of our P.E. teachers here at Georgetown. Please contact either Mrs. VanKoevering or Mrs. Nienhuis by calling 797-9797, ext 22422 or emailing at tnienhui@hpseagles.net or mvankoev@hpseagles.net.

PTC NEWS…….. WALK-A-THON…….. Please remember that Georgetown’s fall fundraiser is coming up! The date for the Walk-A-Thon is THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26. This is a great and easy way to earn money for Georgetown!! Watch for information to come home with your student.

JET’S PIZZA WINNER……. Drumroll please………. the first class to win a pizza party for lunch from Jet’s pizza is…….. 4th Grade…… Mrs. Walenta!! Way to go 4th graders!!

COMMUNITY NEWS……… STUDENT HEART SCREENING…… this will be taking place this Saturday, September 14. It will take place form 8am to 12 noon at Metro Health Cascade, 4300 Cascade RD SE, Grand Rapids. Please read the attached flyer for more information Student Heart Screen Flyer Sept 2013.donorfunded_1

MOM TO MOM SALE ……… NOW AT DEVOS PLACE!! Saturday, Sept 14, 9am – 2pm. Buy or Sell your gently used baby, childrens, boys, girls clothing (size 0-16), maternity clothing, toys, nursery furniture, and anything else that is baby, child, or maternity related at Midwest’s largest Mom-to-Mom Sale! Strollers Allowed! www.westmichiganmomssale.com

FALL/WINTER CHILDREN’S CLOTHING SALE……… Come to Heritage Christian School for the Fall/Winter Clothing Sale on Saturday, September 28 from 9AM – NOON! Lots of clothing for baby to Juniors, sports equipment, toys, baby/toddler equipment, and BAKED GOODS!

RECYCLE DRIVE…….. Will be held on OCTOBER 5 from 8am to 11am at River City Flooring. Please read the attached flyer with more information. recycling info

CUB SCOUTS…….. Please come to the information night on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 at 6:30pm at Riley Street Middle School in the school cafeteria. Registration fee will be $65. Please read the attached flyer with more information. Cub Scout Flyer

BEGINNING FENCING……. BOWLING……. GYMNASTICS/DANCE/CHEER……..LEARN TO ICE SKATE……LEARN TO SWIM……GIRLS BASKETBALL……HOME ALONE/BABYSITTING CLASS.

UPCOMING DATES

9/16 ~ School Pictures

9/18 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night

9/26 ~ Georgetown Walk-A-Thon

10/1 ~ Jet’s Pizza Night

10/4 ~ Popcorn Friday

10/8 ~ K Field Trip for Bohl/Estefan

10/8 ~ MEAP Reading Grades 3-5

10/9 ~ K Field Trip for Stutz/Yankee

10/9 ~ MEAP Reading Grades 3-5

10/10 ~ MEAP Writing Grades 3-5

10/11 ~ HEF FAmily Fun Fest @ Home Football Game 4:30p

10/15 ~ MEAP Math Grades 3-5

10/16 ~ MEAP Writing Grade 4/Science Grade 5

10/16 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night

10/29 ~ Turkey Trot – BMS Stadium

10/29 ~ Picture Retakes

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!! Mrs. Nurenberg : )

Posted on May 31, 2013 May 30, 2013

BLOG BITS 5/31/13

Happy Friday Georgetown Parents!

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE………. Believe it or not…….. it is here……. the last week of school! 4 more days until summer break!! Please remember that the LAST day of school is Thursday, June 6 and it is a FULL day of school. We just have a couple of notes from the office this week. We know that parents/students like to bring in treats for the end of year and this is great, HOWEVER, we do NOT have freezer space for all of the cold treats that come in. If you plan on bringing something that needs to be kept cold/frozen we ask that you bring them directly to the classroom when they are going to have the treat. Thank you. The last reminder from the office is for MEDICATION PICK-UP. If your student has medication in the office this must be picked up by a parent. We WILL NOT send it home with the student. We will be in the office on Friday, June 7 and Monday, June 10 from 8am to 3pm. You may come any time between now and Monday, June 10 to pick these up. If any medication is left after June 10 it will be disposed of. Thank you.

Here are the upcoming events that are planned for the grade levels for the last week of school. Make sure to get these on your calendars.

1st GRADE ~ Bubble and Chalk Party, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 in the morning.

2nd/3rd GRADE ~ Field Day, THURSDAY, JUNE 6. 9:15a to 12:00p with a picnic from 12:00p to 1:00p.

4th/5th GRADE ~ Field Day at BALDWIN MIDDLE SCHOOL, TUESDAY, JUNE 4. All day. (Rain date of Wednesday, June 5)

COMMUNITY NEWS……… YMCA CAMP PINEWOOD……
is offering discounts for Michigan families. A discount of $300 will be offered! Please read the attached flyer with all of the important information. Official CPW MI Family Discount Flyer

HUDSONVILLE YOUTH FOOTBALL…….. is currently accepting registrations. These will take place until JULY 21! Please visit this website with all of the information. www.hudsonvilleyouthfootball.com

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION’S FAMILY ENGINEERING PROGRAM……… Family Engineering is a new program developed with support from the National Science Foundation to actively engage parents and their children in fun, hands-on engineering activities and events. Modeled after the popular Family Math and Family Science programs, Family Engineering will introduce parents and elementary-aged children to the exciting world of engineering. Engineering and engineering practices are new areas of emphasis in the Next Generation Science Standards, which need to be incorporated into K-12 classrooms.

Through this workshop, teachers and administrators will learn how to engage elementary children & parents in engineering through fun, hands-on activities and events for the whole family! These are fun, hands-on engineering activities and events that help elementary and middle school students and parents learn about what engineers do and the role engineering plays in all aspects of our lives are also appropriate for classroom use. Family Engineering also raises awareness of the many career opportunities in engineering. Visit Family Engineering at: http://www.familyengineering.org/ to learn about this new national program!

Workshop Date: Thursday, August 15, 2013

Session Times: Morning: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m; Afternoon: 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $10.00, includes refreshments and materials (Family Engineering book in either English or Spanish)

MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION……… Saturday, June 1, 2013. Hager Park Church is partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to provide a Mobile Food Distribution on Saturday,June 1st. The food distribution will take place at Hager Park Church’s parking lot, located at 2635 Bauer Road in Jenison, from 10:00 am to Noon. Sign-in is required, although the food is available to anyone that needs it. There will be alarge assortment of food, consisting of fresh seasonal produce and other high quality grocery items.

LEARN TO PLAY BOYS LACROSSE………. Hudsonville Lacrosse coaches and varsity players will teach you the fundamentals of the game. You will need a short boys lacrosse stick, and no other specialized equipment. Who: Boys currently in 3rd to 7th grade from any school district. When: June 11,12 and 13 6-8 pm. Where: Field at north end of Hughes park, next to Hudsonville Schools administration building on Van Buren Street. Cost: $30 plus you purchase your own stick beforehand. Register online at hudslax.com

HUDSONVILLE ROCKET CHEER………. Is your daughter going into 1st-8th grade next fall and interested in cheering? Hudsonville Rocket Cheerleading will be having their first sign up date on Monday, June 3^rd from 6-9pm at the Hudsonville Freshman Campus cafeteria. The cost of registration is $75 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.hudsonvillerocketcheer.com). If you have questions about the program, please contact me. Call Coach Britni at 616-634-9580 or e-mail hudsonvillerocketcheer@gmail.com. I look forward to seeing you at registration!

KIDS DAY 2013………. Bring your family for a fun time of games and entertainment at Kids Day 2013 onSaturday, June 8, 2013, at the Hudsonville Fairground from 10am-3pm. Great family friendly prices for food, games for 25 cents and free entertainment for families. All proceeds to benefit Jehovah Jireh Ministries.

ART IN THE PARK………. Art in the open air on a summer day. That’s what you’ll find when you visit the5th Annual Art in the Park event at Veteran’s Park on June 8, 2013. Stop by Veteran’s Park (3275 Central Blvd) for a day filled with art. The festivities run from 9am to 3pm. Art in the Park features live music and performances. There will also be numerous artists demonstrating their trades, so be sure to stop by to see live demonstrations, including pottery, loom work, wood burning, and sneaker art among others. For the little artists, there will be several hands-on art projects, a bounce house, and a chance to meet local fire fighters from the Hudsonville Fire Department. Swing through the vendor area where you’ll find handcrafted art and craft items for sale, and delicious homemade treats. Vendors interested in participating in the event can sign up through June 1 at www.hudsonville.org. Student artists can rent a booth for half price.

SATURDAY SLIP~N~SLIDE………. The Saturday Slip N Slide is returning to Rosewood Park (a.k.a. Charlie’s Dump) on Saturday, June 15, from Noon until 5pm! Wristbands for the waterslides can be purchased the day of the event for $1 or a non-perishable food donation for Hand2Hand Ministries. Please visit our websitewww.SaturdaySlipNSlide.com for full details and to purchase raffle tickets. All proceeds from this event benefit KIDS HOPE USA. Volunteers are still needed to help the day of the event. If you are interested in giving a couple hours of your time, please contact Lori at City2Shore Real Estate 616-662-9664.

GRAND RAPIDS CREW JUNIORS………… Online registration for the 2013/14 soccer season is now open. With teams located in Grandville, Byron Center/Kentwood and Grand Rapids, GRCJ has become the premier West Michigan Soccer Club. Athletes are provided with licensed coaches, various trainings as well as their season of games. Jr Academy is also available for 5-7 year olds. Please go to grcrewjuniors.org for more information.

CURIOUS KIDS……… Do you tend to hear “I’m bored” after a few weeks of summer vacation? How does Ooey, Gooey Science or Island Getaway sound? Join us at Curious Kids this summer and you won’t have to worry about your children getting bored! Jamestown Reformed Church is excited to announce new reduced rates for their Summer Enrichment Program for children 4 years old through entering 3^rd grade. Four different themed classes are offered throughout the summer. For more information, please contact Carrie at 616-896-9732 or office@jamestownrc.org.

SCIENCE CAMP FOR ALL AGES……… Hope College offers exciting opportunities for children grades Pre K – 10th to explore the wonderful world of science and more. The programs feature hands-on investigations designed to teach concepts in a FUN yet challenging way. Among the 34 different sessions are opportunities to learn the science behind the adventures of Phineas and Ferb, examine the world of animals, uncover the inquisitive life of a crime scene investigator, and explore and create 2D and 3D art. Click here to view all available sessions, learn more about the program, and to register online. Contact: Science Camp office, 616-395-7628 sciencecamp@hope.edu

BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES/CLOTHING…………Please read the attached flyers in regards to this wonderful program being offered to students preschool age through 8th grade. Love In the Name of Christ will help you get off to a good start for the 2013/2014 school year. Love In the Name of Christ is ALSO looking for local churches and individuals who would be willing to donate to this program. Please see flyers for more info. PARENT FORM – Hudsonville 2013 Clothe-a-kid Ministry Brochure2 School Supplies Ministry Brochure

COMMUNITY ED NEWS……. Hudsonville Community Education has many offerings for your kids. For more information or to register, please visit www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org or call Rebecca at 669-7747, ext. #3. Please refer to the Community Ed Summer Booklet that came home a while ago for upcoming summer programs. : )

Have a great weekend and get ready for the week to fly by next week!!

Mrs. Nurenberg : )

Posted on May 24, 2013 May 23, 2013

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Happy Friday Georgetown Parents!

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE……Well we are getting right down to the wire now……… ONLY 8 more school days until summer! We hope that everyone will enjoy their long holiday weekend and come back ready to go for the last two weeks of school. Please REMEMBER that our last day of school is THURSDAY, JUNE 6 and it will be a FULL day. : )

Here are the upcoming events that are planned for the grade levels during the last few days of school. Make sure to get these on your calendar!

KINDERGARTEN ~ Kindergarten Olympics, FRIDAY, MAY 31 from 8:45a to 12:00p with a picnic lunch.

1st GRADE ~ Bubble and Chalk Party, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 in the morning.

2nd/3rd GRADE ~ Field Day, THURSDAY, JUNE 6. 9:15a to 12:00p with a picnic from 12:00p to 1:00p.

4th/5th GRADE ~ Field Day at BALDWIN MIDDLE SCHOOL, TUESDAY, JUNE 4. All day.

5th GRADE ~ Celebration, WEDNESDAY, MAY 29. All day.

5th GRADE NEWS……… 5th GRADE CELEBRATION……. The parent volunteers who are organizing this event are in need of some help. Please if you are able visit the links below if you are able to help them out with any of this. Thank you!

Food donation:

1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/R6UAZ4

2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots – VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!

Volunteer List:

1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/rBAsiU

IMMUNIZATIONS NEEDED FOR 6TH GRADE…… Please read the attachment in regards to immunizations that are needed for your child to enter 6th grade. OCHD 6th grade imms flyer Jan 2013

PTC NEWS……… Our last Jet’s Pizza Night winner was……….. 3rd grade……. Mrs. Flory! Way to go third graders! They have already enjoyed their free pizza lunch! : )

COMMUNITY NEWS………. LEARN TO PLAY BOYS LACROSSE………. Hudsonville Lacrosse coaches and varsity players will teach you the fundamentals of the game. You will need a short boys lacrosse stick, and no other specialized equipment. Who: Boys currently in 3rd to 7th grade from any school district. When: June 11,12 and 13 6-8 pm. Where: Field at north end of Hughes park, next to Hudsonville Schools administration building on Van Buren Street. Cost: $30 plus you purchase your own stick beforehand. Register online at hudslax.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

5/27 ~ NO SCHOOL

5/29 ~ 5th Gr Celebration

5/30 ~ 3rd GR Field Trip to Tunnel Park

5/30 ~ ECSE last day of school!

6/4 ~ Grades 4/5 Field Day at BMS

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Nurenberg

Posted on May 10, 2013 May 10, 2013

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Happy Friday Georgetown Parents!

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE……… WOW….. is all we can say! Our Parents and PTC have been so very gracious to the staff this week!! We started our week off with a fabulous breakfast on Monday and have been treated with something special each day since then! THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU from all of the staff here at Georgetown.

Well here it goes….. we are officially in the teens for our count down to summer break…….. 19 days and counting! Hold on tight : ) A friendly reminder to parents…… as the weather continually gets warmer (ok… not so much for today!) we have been having many students come to the office asking to make phone calls to parents about walking home with friends last minute or walk to What’s The Scoop for ice cream after school. Please enforce with your children that these plans need to be arranged before they come to school and they must have a note to give to their teacher. We will NOT make phone calls home from the office for these things. Thank you : )

MAY/JUNE LUNCH MENU…….. This is just another reminder that we are so close to the end of the school year. The LAST lunch menu is coming your way!! May-June 2013 Hud Elem-1 Deposit Slip

AN AFRICAN ADVENTURE…….
This summer I will be spending three weeks doing research and working in Africa. I will be teaching African children in a school called St. Timothy’s. Education is extremely important in African culture and their needs are very different from our needs in regards to their education. When asked what they needed, they simply stated three basic things: paper (notebooks), pens, and chalk. I would love it so much if I could bring them the supplies that they need for learning. If you would like to help me support this school and these students, there will be a bin outside the ofﬁce to collect supplies from May 6-17. Shipping costs are also expensive. If you would rather make a donation to help with shipping costs, please send it to school with “Ms. VanderStel – Africa donation” written on the envelope! Any extra amount given beyond the shipping will be used to buy more supplies. Hakuna matata, Ms. VanderStel

5th GRADE NEWS………… Please…..Make sure to keep checking the dates below as we add things occasionally. It is that time of year again to start adding important dates to the calendar for your 5th grader. The time from here until the end of the school year is going to fly by for you……. so hold on tight! Here are some upcoming dates that you will want to keep track of.

5th GRADE CELEBRATION……. The parent volunteers who are organizing this event are in need of some help. Please if you are able visit the links below if you are able to help them out with any of this. Thank you!

Food donation:

1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/R6UAZ4

Volunteer List:

1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/rBAsiU

IMMUNIZATIONS NEEDED FOR 6TH GRADE…… Please read the attachment in regards to immunizations that are needed for your child to enter 6th grade. OCHD 6th grade imms flyer Jan 2013

May 22-May 24 ~ 5th Grade Camp : )

May 29 ~ 5th Grade Celebration

PTC NEWS…….. SCHOOL CARNIVAL……. The Georgetown End of the School Year CARNIVAL will be held on Friday, May 24th at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, with a rain date of Friday, May 31st. Wrist bands will be sold starting the week of May 13th. There will be Prizes, Pizza, & Cotton Candy. Please let me know if you would like to volunteer or have any questions, Stacey Alexander (616) 914-6896.

COMMUNITY NEWS……. NATURE FESTIVAL…….. Aquinas College is hosting the West Michigan Birdathon and Nature Festival (partnering with Tri-Beta honors biology club and the Grand Rapids Audubon Club). There will be several animal presentations (bats, reptiles, amphibians, birds of prey) along with a bird watching competition, as well as guided tours of plant species on campus. The event is this Saturday, May 11, 2013. Registration and directions can be found here: www.aquinas.edu/birdathon

HUDSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL REVUE SHOW…… You are cordially invited to attend the Special 30th Anniversary of the Hudsonville High School Revue Show: “Hit Me With Your Best Shot!”. Friday, May 10 at 7:00 pm. *Friday’s show will include a tribute to the Revue Show’s founding teacher, Mr. Dean Nederveld, and a song by former HHS Choir Alumni. This will be a special show-don’t miss it! All shows will be held at Fair Haven Ministires, 2900 Baldwin Street. Tickets may be purchased at the HHS Main Office. Students $7, Adults $10. *Tickets will also be available at the door but please note: Friday, May 10 is expected to sell out. We hope you can join us for this spectacular evening of song and dance!

FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER…….. Hello Hudsonville, SATURDAY, MAY 11, this is a reminder about the mattress sale this Saturday from 10am-5pm at the High School Cafeteria. If you are in the market for a new mattress or box spring please consider attending this event. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me….. Dave Lidgard at Hudsonville High School.

FREE FOOD, THURSDAY, MAY 16, 6:00PM TO 7:00PM……… Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry will be at Hudsonville Congregational United Church of Christ, 4950 – 32nd Ave. The food is free to those in our community who are struggling in these tough economic times. There will be an assortment of food, consisting of fresh seasonal produce and other high quality grocery items. If you have questions or need more information please call 616-669-1295.

FREE ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DROP-OFF……… The Hudsonville Venturing Crew 2146 is hosting a free electronics drop-off event at South Blendon Reformed Church, 4817 Port Sheldon, Friday May 10 from 4pm-7pm and Saturday May 11 from 8am-3pm. This event is in cooperation with Michigan electronics recycler Comprenew. All electronics will be either recycled, refurbished or reused. (Computer hard drives will be wiped or destroyed for security). Acceptable items include cell phones, radios, microwaves, VCRs, TVs, computers, printers, power cords, electric power tools, GPS units, telephones, answering machines, speakers, etc. (no light bulbs, air conditioners or large appliances). For a complete list of accepted items go to www.comprenew.org. Please take this opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted, obsolete or non-working electronics.

AYSO SOCCER SIGNUPS…… please visit our website ayso676.com and pre-register now for the 2013-2014 Season. Then drop off your forms and fees at the Port Sheldon Sports Complex on May 11, or 18th , 10am – 1 pm. We hope to start a VIP (Very Important Players) Program this year that will provide a quality soccer experience for children and adults whose physical or mental disabilities make it difficult to successfully participate on mainstream teams. We need help with this! If you are interested in helping or in having your child participate in the VIP program please email Arenda Van Klompenberg atregistrar@ayso676.com. For all other ayso questions, please see our website – ayso676.com

GIFTS OF APPRECIATION FOR THE HUDSONVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION……….Please read the following flyers in regards to the HEF Gifts of Appreciation. This is a great time of year to show your appreciation for a teacher or building that has touched you in some way. Gifts of Appr-Spring-2013 HEF-Spring2013

CHALLENGE OF CHILDREN…….. Challenge of Children is an annual parenting conference held at Hope College on May 16, 2013 from 9 am to 3 pm. This year our keynote, Dan Seaborn will be sharing on practical ways to build a healthy family. This conference also includes 40+ breakouts with topics such as Discipline 101, Kids Yoga, Parenting with Love and Logic, Living with Food Allergies, Planning for College, Enjoying Your Teenager and Your Child’s Online Footprint. Register online atwww.challengeofchildren.org or call 616-796-1504 for a brochure. Please read the attached flyer for more info and to see the Registration form. Challenge of Children 2013 Flyer (1)

KIDS DAY 2013………. Bring your family for a fun time of games and entertainment at Kids Day 2013 on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at the Hudsonville Fairground from 10am-3pm. Great family friendly prices for food, games for 25 cents and free entertainment for families. All proceeds to benefit Jehovah Jireh Ministries.

ART IN THE PARK………. Art in the open air on a summer day. That’s what you’ll find when you visit the 5th Annual Art in the Park event at Veteran’s Park on June 8, 2013. Stop by Veteran’s Park (3275 Central Blvd) for a day filled with art. The festivities run from 9am to 3pm. Art in the Park features live music and performances. There will also be numerous artists demonstrating their trades, so be sure to stop by to see live demonstrations, including pottery, loom work, wood burning, and sneaker art among others. For the little artists, there will be several hands-on art projects, a bounce house, and a chance to meet local fire fighters from the Hudsonville Fire Department. Swing through the vendor area where you’ll find handcrafted art and craft items for sale, and delicious homemade treats. Vendors interested in participating in the event can sign up through June 1 at www.hudsonville.org. Student artists can rent a booth for half price.

UPCOMING EVENTS

5/15 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night

5/16 ~ ECSE Field Trip/Teusink’s Farm

5/16 ~ PTC Meeting 6:30pm

5/17 ~ Popcorn Friday

5/20 ~ 5TH Grade Safeties Whitecaps Game

5/22 ~ 1st GR Field Trip to John Ball Zoo

5/22-5/24 5th GR Camp

5/24 ~ ECSE Hager Park with Parents (Play and Picnic)

5/24 ~ School Carnival

5/27 ~ NO SCHOOL

5/29 ~ 5th Gr Celebration

5/30 ~ 3rd GR Field Trip to Tunnel Park

5/30 ~ ECSE last day of school!

6/4 ~ Grades 4/5 Field Day at BMS

Enjoy your weekend!!

Mrs. Nurenberg : )

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