I hope your spring break was FANTASTIC! We will be easing into the week with a schedule that allows everyone to remember the routines and turn their learning brains back on!
Fifth graders will have a chance to pick out instruments for band/orchestra (more preparation for middle school).
We will also have a JET’S PIZZA NIGHT on Tuesday. If your child’s class has not won a pizza night yet, this is the week to have pizza for dinner.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Reagan
We are busy preparing our fifth graders for sixth grade with tours, instrument fittings and informational meetings. In addition, the teachers are already thinking through placements for their students in the next grade.
In late April, the Georgetown staff begin the work of creating class lists for the next school year. We thoughtfully and carefully place students using current teacher and parent input. In order to do this, we will use teacher and parent input. Your feedback is provide by completing the Parent Classlist Survey. All wishes/requests from parents cannot be honored…because there is much to consider to build classlists.
In addition to the parent feedback from these surveys, we also examine the following criteria:
*If your child is going into grade 6 at BMS, DO NOT complete this survey.
This survey is only for children going into grades K-5.
Due to the amount of snow days we have had this year, we will be adding days to our school year—delaying the start to our summer vacation.
You can find the new date here on our school website.
We had 80 families respond to our survey, “What are your spring break plans?” As you can see below, from this survey most are staying home. Of those traveling, airplanes are preferred and the most popular destination is SOUTH…where the sun is shining more than it is Michigan!
Some other hot spots to visit: Chicago, The Corvette Factory, Tennessee, Kalahari and the Grandma’s house in Ohio, Kentucky, Midland, Soaring Eagle Water Park, and Traverse City.
Wherever you are during the first week in April, I hope it is fantastic!
make another GOT TALENT special appearance!
All talent show performers are being loaded to our school youtube site. The link to the individual videos can be found here.
If a video does not appear with a link, a member of the team may not have approved a YOUTUBE publication. Also, if you DO NOT want your child’s video posted to youtube, please email me and I will take it down immediately.
*NOTE: All videos have the comment ability disabled so no comments or ratings can be added.
Georgetown Rap
Written, Produced and Performed by Jordan Wolma, Josh Hoekstra, Kevin Conkel
Everyday I get up and it’s off to school
I’m so tired I get there lookin like a fool.
I play on the playground ‘til I hear the bell
I fall in the mud and my ankle starts to swell.
But Mrs. Ripley- she’s got my back
She makes a call to mom and gets an ice pack.
Mrs. Reagan likes to post pic’s on her blog
If you’re lucky you might get to pet her dog. Milo!
Mrs. Vandeburg wants us readin lots of books
If we’re not doin our reading we get dirty looks
Knowledge comes in and goes right back out
I know that you know what I’m talking about
Georgetown 5th grade teachers rock it out
They know what learning is all about
Mrs. Burdis is the veteran of the bunch
If your work’s not done you can join her for lunch.
Mrs. Walenta has a thing for pooh
And when she asks us somethin’ we answer, “woo, woo!”
When I say “Georgetown” you say “rocks”
Georgetown
Rocks
Georgetown
Rocks
When we say “Georgetown” you say “rocks”
Georgetown
Rocks
Georgetown
Rocks
If I raise my hand and be a good sport
I’ll get lots of smile bucks from Mr. Gort
Mr. B. must think we’re the best class alive
He decided to stick with us from grade 3 through 5.
Those are the fifth grade teachers, and we know they rule
They’re gettin’ us ready for middle school
Mrs. Brouwer- art is her thing
She’s getting us ready for the art show in spring.
Mrs. Bretz works hard for Christmas program day
Hey-you might be singing Christmas songs this year in May!
In pillow polo we wonder if the teachers cheat
They always win- they’ve never been beat!
When we say Georgetown, you say rocks
Georgetown, rocks, Georgetown, rocks
Peace out!
Happy Thursday Georgetown Parents!! Happy Spring : )
NEWS FROM THE OFFICE………. Woo ~ Hoo….. we made it!!! It is Spring Break officially! We wish all of you a great Spring Break and enjoy the time off with your family. : ) Once we return to school the spring will fly by with all of the new activities that the students are enrolled in, so hold on tight the rest of the school year will fly by!!
APRIL LUNCH MENU……. the April lunch menu and an extra deposit slip are attached. April 2013 Hud Elem Deposit Slip
SCHOOL SAFETY……. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department is implementing an adopt a school opportunity for their officers. We are fortunate enough to have TWO officers adopt Georgetown Elementary. Mrs. Valerie Weiss, who is a parent at Georgetown and Mr. Mike Petroelje, who has children at Baldwin Middle and Bauer and also teaches our S.A.V.E. program here, are officers with the Sheriff’s Department. The purpose of this will be to have a presence of security on our campus. Mrs. Weiss or Mr. Petroelje may be seen occasionally in our parking lot, at our entrance or in our building. We appreciate Mrs. Weiss and Mr. Petroelje adopting us and look forward to seeing them around. Please greet them when you see them around Georgetown. : )
5th GRADE NEWS………… 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.
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
April 9 ~ Instrument fittings for 5th graders at Georgetown in the afternoon. They will do this at Georgetown.
April 17 ~ Baldwin St Middle School Parent Information Meeting at 7pm in the Cafeteria. For Band/Orchestra families only.
April 18 ~ Riley St Middle School Parent Information Meeting at 7pm in the Cafeteria. For Band/Orchestra families only.
PTC NEWS……… MOTHER/SON BASEBALL BONANZA………. Please save the date…. SATURDAY, MAY 4 @ 6:30 PM. We will be going to the Whitecaps!! : ) More information to come soon!!
MARCO’S PIZZA NIGHT WINNER…….. Drumroll please……. the winner of March’s Marco’s Pizza night is…….. 5th Grade…… Mrs. Walenta! Way to go 5th graders. You will soon be enjoying a pizza party lunch provided by Marco’s. : )
ART NEWS………. FROM THE ART ROOM…. Parents – be sure to check out our on-line Student Art Gallery at ARTSONIA! New student artwork is being uploaded daily. This is a great way to see some of the stellar projects your kids have been creating in art – and don’t forget, you can purchase items printed with your child’s artwork from the Artsonia Gift Shop. Visit the Artsonia Student Gallery here: ARTSONIA MUSEUM. Contact Mrs. Brouwer if you need your child’s secure key code to access their artwork at jbrouwer@hpseagles.net.
SAVE THE DATE!……. Our 13th Annual district wide Student Art Show is right around the corner! This event features amazing artwork from all students in the district, including 100 pieces from our own Georgetown artists. The Art Show will be April 22 through 25, with a special reception for Georgetown artists on Tuesday, April 23 from 5:30-7:30 PM.
COMMUNITY NEWS…….. ICE SKATING FUN…… Friday, March 29 – Saturday, April 6th. During any of our Public Skating Sessions: M-W-F 12-2, Fri 7-9, Sat 2-4; $5 – includes skate rental (or $3 admission if you have your own skates) Georgetown Ice Center, 8500 48th Ave Hudsonville, MI 49426 (616) 662-2800 www.georgetownice.com
8th ANNUAL HUDSONVILLE COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT……… sponsored by RE/MAX Grand Valley and Grace Community Church. To be held Saturday, March 30, 2013, 10:00am at Hughes Park on 40th Ave in Hudsonville. Kids up to 10 years old are invited to come and gather prize-filled eggs and have a chance to win one of three Grand Prizes. There will also be a short presentation hosted by The Critter Barn after the Easter Egg Hunt. These events are FREE; however, if you are able to make a voluntary donation, all proceeds will go to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
SPRING BREAK ACTIVITIES……. Please click on the link here…… http://grkids.com/spring-
MOTHER’S DAY BOUTIQUE……… The Hudsonville Orchestra Parents Association (HOPA) is holding a Mother’s Day Boutique on April 27th at the HHS Gymnasium. This event is open to any vendors who would like to purchase a 10′X10′ space to sell their products to members of the community. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Heidi at hopaboutique2013@gmail.com.
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED……... Still in DESPERATE NEED of host families!! We still need to place 30 students by May 25. Host Families are needed (of any size, age, etc.) to open up their home for 4 or 6 weeks this summer for students ages 12-18 from Spain who are coming to this area to practice their (already good) English. The 4-week program is June 26-July 24, and the students attend activities every Tue/Thu out of Hudsonville. The 6-week program is June 25-August 6, and these students do not attend any activities but only live with the host family. Both programs are flexible and students may go on vacation or to summer camp with you. Students come fully insured and with their own spending money. Host Families are also needed for the school year for public or private high schools. Please contact Mayah Bischoff at mayah.bischoff1@gmail.com or 662-0050 for more information.
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)
HUDSONVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION……… In 2012 the HEF approved a new award titled, The Innovation in Education Award. This award has been made possible through a donation from a family in the Hudsonville Public School District in honor of Theresa Reagan, Principal of Georgetown Elementary. The donor family wanted to recognize Theresa for her unquenchable desire to innovate, both in the classroom and throughout her building. The Innovation in Education Award is intended for an individual or group of individuals who exhibits a passion for innovation and directly impacts students in the Hudsonville Public School District. Recipients of the award could include teachers, administrators, employees, and volunteers. Nominations for the Innovation in Education Award will be accepted from March 1 – April 15, 2013. Nominations can be submitted by HPS staff and community members. The HEF Board will review the nominations and the $500 award will be delivered to the winning nominee(s) in September at the beginning of the next school year. Award Nomination Forms are available in each school office or can be accessed at www.hudsonvilleeducationfoundation.org.
CAMP INVENTION…….. Returning to Hudsonville Christian School June 17-21, the Camp Invention program is a week-long adventure in creativity that immerses children entering grades one through six in exciting, hands-on learning, disguised as fun activities. This summer, children will become expedition trainees, navigating their way to special treasure-filled caches and creating solutions to challenges posed by youth from around the world. They will be embarking on a global adventure, uncovering hidden messages from the earth, investigating several extreme natural wonders of the world and building a device to launch international ducks back home. Discounts are available – register today! Call800.968.4332 or visit www.campinvention.org. Contact Sharon Leerar, camp director, with any questions. sleerar@4hcs.org 616.915.1861
COMMUNITY ED NEWS……. Hudsonville Community Education has many offerings for your kids. For more information or to register, please visit www.hudsonvillepublicschools.
Gymnastics/Dance/Cheer
Learn to Swim
Learn to Skate
Golf Lessons
Stroke School (Swimming)
Young Rembrandts Drawing
UPCOMING EVENTS
Golf Lessons – Hudsonville Community Education and the After-School Golf Academy are teaming up to offer kids in K – 8th grade the opportunity to learn the skills of golf or further develop existing skills.
Our instructor will explain the game of golf, grip, stance, and swing fundamentals. As well as the long game (iron & driver) and short game (putting, chipping & pitching).
• Introduces golf to children who may not otherwise get the opportunity.
• Bolsters your school’s varsity program.
• Teaches children a game they can play forever.
• Encourages physical fitness.
• Teaches to each student’s ability level.
• Proven teaching method emphasizes repetition.
Each child (during class) will be supplied with their own thick, floor protecting mat, top-of-the-line junior clubs (all sizes) and safe, indoor foam balls.
| Who: | Boys & Girls in grades K – 8 |
| When: | Thursdays, April 11 – May 2, 2013 |
| Location: | Freshman Campus Gym, 5535 School Ave. |
| Times: | K-4th: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 5th-8th: 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. |
| Cost: | $54 for the four week session |
To register online, please click here.
Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes – ALL NEW CARTOON LESSONS!
Does your child have a great sense of humor to compliment his or her artistic skills? If so, your child will LOVE a Young Rembrandts Cartoon class. Our students will learn how to personify inanimate objects, as they breathe life into the sun and moon, transforming them into fully realized cartoon characters. A humorous bird feeding sequence will teach your child visual and sequential story telling. We’ll also create drawings that feature colorful and expressive forest animals. Give your child the gift of learning and artistry. Enroll your student today!
| Park Elementary – 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Mondays, April 15 – May 13 |
| Jamestown Elementary – 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Tuesdays, April 16 – May 14 |
| Bauer Elementary – 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Tuesdays, April 16 – May 14 |
| Georgetown Elementary – 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Wednesdays, April 17 – May 15 |
| Forest Grove Elementary – 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Thursdays, April 18 – May 16 |
| Cost: $60 for 5 week session |
To register online, click here.
Boater Safety Classes – Hudsonville Community Education, in cooperation with the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department, is offering Boater Safety Classes.
Students will learn about the following:
•Legal Requirements •Getting Underway •Local Watercraft Regulations
•Accident Prevention •All About Boats & First Aid •Navigation Rules
Participants in the one day safety course will acquire a certificate upon successful completion of the class. Please bring a pen, highlighter, and a sack lunch to class.
| Ages: | 12 & up |
| When: | Choose One Day Only |
| Saturday, April 13, 2013 OR | |
| Saturday, May 4, 2013 | |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Where: | Hudsonville High School, room #101 |
| Enter through side doors by the pool | |
| Cost: | $10 per person |
To register online, click here.
HEAT Spring Stroke School – Do you want to get a jump-start on the new swim team season? Looking for ways to improve your swimming
strokes and endurance? Come join the HEAT swim coaches for our stroke clinics. Each day we will provide participants with drills and techniques on how to improve all four of the competitive strokes and
IM. In our sessions we will also work on starts, turns and finishes. Please sign-up early, space for this wonderful opportunity is limited.
| Who: | Intermediate & Advanced Swimmers Ages 8 & up |
| When: | Session 1 – April 15, 16, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29 May 1, 3 |
| Session 2 – May 7, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24 | |
| Time: | 7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. |
| What: | 2 – Freestyle Workouts, 2 – Backstroke Workouts |
| 2 – Breaststroke Workouts, 2 – Butterfly Workouts | |
| 1 – IM Day | |
| Where: | Hudsonville High School Pool |
| Cost: | $40 per session |
To register online, click here.
Kickboxing for Adults – Hudsonville Community Education and Certified personal trainer and instructor, Shane Johnson, are pleased to offer a Kickboxing class that is sure to get you motivated to help you reach your fitness goals!
This workout will challenge your entire body all while teaching you practical punching, kicking, and blocking techniques.
This is not your Grandma’s Aerobic Class! Don’t get nervous though, this Kickboxing class was designed with you in mind. You will work at your own level of intensity that you are comfortable with. Join your friends, have fun, and get fit!
It’s safe, fun to learn, and guaranteed to make you look and feel better than ever!
| When: | Thursdays, April 18 – June 6, 2013 |
| Where: | Alward El. Gym, 3811 Port Sheldon |
| Time: | 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. |
| Cost: | $40 for 8 weeks of fitness fun! |
To register online, click here.
Learn to Ice Skate The skills learned in our lessons are easily applied to either figure skating or hockey.
Snowplow Sam – Ages 3 – 5
Any child 3-5 years old who has never taken lessons will begin with the Snowplow Sam Class.
Your child will work on the following skills:
Sit on the ice and stand up, march in place, march forward, march then glide, dip in place, march then glide, dip while moving, rocking horse, forward swizzles, two foot hop, backward wiggles.
Basic Class – Ages 6 and up
Any child 6 and up years old who has never taken lessons begins with the Basic Class.
Your child will work on the following skills:
Sit on the ice and stand up, skate forward across the rink, glide on two feet, dip while moving, forward swizzles, forward snowplow stop, backward wiggles, forward one foot glide, up to advanced skills such as waltz jump and two foot spin.
| When: | Saturdays – April 20 – June 1, 2013 (no class on May 25) |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. (arrive 20 min. early to get fitted for skates) |
| Who: | Boys & Girls ages 3 & up |
| Cost: | $89 – fee includes 25 min. of instruction and 25 min. of practice time each week. Fee does not include skate rental. |
| Where: | Georgetown Ice Center, 8500 – 48th Ave., Hudsonville |
| Info: | All Skaters must wear helmets (hockey or bike) |
| Dress warmly (layered clothing) | |
| Wear mittens or gloves | |
| Wear one pair of thin socks |
To register online, click here.
Parking Lot Self Defense/Awareness – Hudsonville Community Education and Martial Arts Instructor Shane Johnson are offering a Parking Lot Self Defense/Awareness class for adults (participants as young as 14 are welcome to attend but please be aware that the topics of rape and assault will be discussed.) This class is for anyone who would like to be able to protect themselves, should the need arise.
A note from the instructor: Before I tell you what is in store for you, I want to say “Welcome!”
Welcome to the truth about self defense. The time we will spend together will include some brutally honest facts about self defense and what you can do to truly defend yourself. During this time it will be informative and fun. We will talk about situations, weapons, and self defense. You will learn when and how to use it. When you come to class, be prepared for facts, fun and honesty.
• Please wear workout clothes, tennis shoes, and bring the shoes you wear to work every day.
| When: | April 22, 24, 29 (class meets three times) |
| (Monday, Wednesday, Monday) | |
| Where: | Georgetown El. Gymnasium, 3909 Baldwin St., Hudsonville |
| Time: | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Cost: | $20 |
To register online, click here.
Hudsonville Recreation Softball
Entry Fees & Important Dates:
$390 = Men’s Slow Pitch
$390 = Women’s Slow Pitch
$390 = Co-ed Slow Pitch
1. Slow pitch season begins on May 28th (some leagues)
2. Balls will be furnished for all games.
3. Champion in each league will receive thirteen (13) tee shirts.
4. Men’s, Women’s, and Co-ed slow pitch will play eight (8) games plus a single elimination tournament. Your tournament will be on the same night of your league games.
ENTRY FEES are due by Thursday, May 9th – Payment may be made online,
in person, or by mail. To register and pay online, please click here.
Schedules & Rosters
Schedules will be EMAILED and posted ONLINE Thursday, May 23rd.
To view schedule, visit www.hudsonvillepublicschools.
No rosters needed. This will be an open roster league.
On May 7, Hudsonville Schools will be seeking the support of our community in two very important ways. First, our non-homestead annual millage renewal request will come before voters. The Non-Homestead Renewal request is something that is before our voters every year. It provides approximately $3.9 million dollars of operational funding. In a time where our foundation grant is back to 2007 levels, these dollars are vital to our programing for children. Please remember this is not a millage increase.
Second, the district is requesting a renewal of our Building and Site Fund. For the past 25 years, the Hudsonville School Board has been fortunate to use this fund to help facilities keep pace with the district’s growth, maintain important infrastructure and purchase land. Over the past years, this fund has paid for fourteen additional classrooms, roof repairs on five buildings, replacement of boilers, and many other necessary improvements. Please remember this too is not a millage increase but a request to maintain the current millage rate.
Hudsonville students and families are truly blessed. They are blessed to have incredibly talented and caring teachers and staff members working with them on a daily basis. They are blessed to have the wonderful facilities that contribute to a warm nurturing environment. And they are blessed to have the support of a community that values quality education. Please remember to vote on May 7th!
