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Father/Daughter Winter Wonderland Dance

Dear Parents,

Our Father/Daughter Winter Wonderland Dance is quickly approaching on Saturday, January 26th from 6:30-8:30. Your daughter(s) should have received their invitations on Monday or Tuesday. 

We are in need of volunteers to: 
  • Donate food items
  • Run errands the week before
  • Help with setup during the day on Saturday
  • Check-in and welcome guests
  • Assist with games during the dance
  • Monitor the snack tables
  • Tear down and clean up
Currently our active team is two people and we need more help to accomplish an event like this and make it a success. It’s less then three weeks away. If you are able to volunteer your time for your daughter’s dance, please contact Amy McCormick by email ataimersppl4life@yahoo.com or by phone/text at 299-6077 or use the volunteerspot link provided below.

Food donations needed:
  • 10 lbs. of purple grapes
  • 10 lbs. of green grapes
  • 10 lbs. of strawberries
  • 10 cans of pineapple
  • 10 bags of regular marshmallows
  • 8 bags of jumbo marshmallows
  • 5 bags of mini marshmallows

The donations can be provided in any portion, please don’t feel like you have to donate the full amount of any particular item. You can signup for donations through volunteerspot or contact Amy.

VolunteerSpot information:

We’re using VolunteerSpot (the leading online signup and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming activity.
Please sign up for Father/Daughter Dance – here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:

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

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A New Year Calendar Year: 2013

We began our school year on September 4, 2012.   The new calendar year helps us kick off the second part of our school year and I have a feeling that 2013 will be full of good things!

I hope your holidays were filled with good times and magical memories.  My only disappointment was the lack of snow for all sledders, skiers, snowboarders, snowball throwers, etc.

As we kick the year off, I would like to remind you to keep your children home if they are ill — especially if they have a fever.  The Health Department is reporting higher than normal cases of the flu for this time of the year.  If your child has any of the following symptoms fever, cough, sore throat, headache, muscle/body aches, diarrhea PLEASE KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME.  P L E A S E.

  • If your child has any of these symptoms before going to bed, plan to keep your child home.
  • If your child wakes up with these symptoms but begs to go to school, keep your child home.
  • Finally, your child must be free of any of these symptoms for 24 hours before returning to school.
Why am I being such a stickler about this?  Because we have had many, many sick kids at school this year.  Sick kids at school spread germs to healthy kids and staff — and the exposure continues to increase.   The influenza virus is very serious.    And…remember…it is not too late to get flu shots.  For more information about the flu vaccine and prevention tips, go to the health department website stickittotheflu.com.
Here’s to a great week of learning as we kick off 2013 at Georgetown!
Mrs. Reagan

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BLOG BITS 12/21/12

Happy Friday Georgetown Parents!

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE……..  WOW…. we made it!  Holiday Break is here.  Today was a very busy day here at Georgetown with all of the parties going on.  This is such a fun day for everyone, we started our morning off by the 3rd graders serenading us with Jingle Bells as they were on their way to the Polar Express party!  This has to be one of my most favorite things at Georgetown!  We hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season and enjoy your little ones while they are home with you over break.  : )

GIRLS ON THE RUN……… CHANGE IN SHOE FITTING DATES.…….  This will now be held at GEORGETOWN on MONDAY, JANUARY 7 from 3:45 to 6:00pm!  Please make sure to mark this on your calendar if you have a daughter who is participating in the event.  Thank you!

COATS/HATS/MITTENS………..  Parents please remember as it is getting colder that students need to be bringing coats/hat and mittens to school.  We know there is not any snow yet, however, it has been really cold and windy the past few days.  We have been seeing a lot of students outside without these essential items for recess.  PLEASE REMIND your student that they need to wear these outside for recess too!! Thank you  : )

LUNCH INFO…….. PLEASE remember when sending these in with your students that you include their FIRST/LAST name and TEACHER name on the envelope.  The lunch room has been getting a lot of deposits without names and this is very difficult for her to determine who the deposit goes to.  Especially when it is a cash deposit!!  Thank you.  : )  Also attached is the January lunch menu and deposit slip…. Jan. 2013 Hud. Elem. Menu-2  Deposit Slip (1)

CALL INS and LATE ARRIVALS…………  Please try to remember to call in for your student if they are not going to be attending school for the day OR even if they will be a late arrival.  Especially with illnesses on the rise right now, we have been needing to make more phone calls home to check on students who are not accounted for.  With 625 students in this building it can take quite a while to get through attendance.  If you can help us with this matter that would be great!  Please remember you can call the office number 24/7 and leave us a message.  Thank you  : )

PTC NEWS………  FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE……… The Georgetown Elementary PTC is inviting you to a Winter Wonderland on Saturday, January 26 from 6-8:30. Get ready to get all dressed up for some special father/daughter time, dancing, games and sweet treats! Tickets are $15/couple (and $5 for each additional daughter). Look for an official invitation coming home with your daughter in the new year. If you would like to help or donate food please contact Amy McCormick at aimersppl4life@yahoo.com

COMMUNITY NEWS……..  HOLIDAY SKATE SPECIAL………… at Georgetown Ice Center.  $5 per person.  Includes skating & skate rental.  Dec 21 – Jan 6.  Public Skating Times:  Monday – Friday 12-2pm,  Fridays 7-9 PM,  Saturdays & Sundays 2-4 PM, closed on 12/24, 12/25, 1/1.  (616) 662-2800 georgetownice.com.

HUDSONVILLE LIGHT SHOW……….  One of our Park families is helping sponsor a Christmas light show at 4608 Sun Meadow LN.  This show is a light and music production in the front of their home.  This neighborhood has been published in the local papers for their amazing light displays in past years. Donations will be accepted to help support the Mulder family on Sat. Dec. 22, 2012. This Park family has two sons, Jarod and Caleb, battling a rare regressive genetic disorder called M.P. S. On Dec. 22 there will be Hot Chocolate, Candy Canes and SANTA! Please join the fun from 6PM-9PM. Merry Christmas.

HUDSONVILLE LITTLE LEAGUE………  Sign-Ups Are Now Open!  Visit www.hudsonvillelittleleague.com   Deadline: January 19, 2013 – 1:00 p.m

HUDSONVILLE LACROSSE ASSOCIATION………. Register now to play lacrosse for the Hudsonville Lacrosse Association in the spring!  
Go to www.hudslax.com for registration and information. Open to Boys in 5th grade through high school, and high school girls.
HPS EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM ………  is holding two Parent Registration Evenings in January for our 2013 Summer Program and our 2013-2014 School Year Programs.  Identical information is available on both evenings.  Please consider attending if you wish to learn more about the programs offered throughout our district.   *Feel free to share the attached flyer and information with family, friends, and neighbors that may benefit from our options.  Information Night Dates/Times:  Thursday, January 17 @ Riley Middle School Cafe’, 6:00-7:00pm;  Monday, January 21 @ Bauer Elementary Gym, 6:00-7:00pm.  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 6:00-7:00pm.  Children are welcome also.  For more information, please call Shellie or Becky at 616-797-0842.

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

Jr. Eagles Basketball ~ Boys/Girls Grades K-2

Boys Basketball ~ Grades 3-6

Soccer ~ Ages 5-12

Learn to Swim ~ Ages 6mo – 3yr

Young Rembrandts Drawing ~ Ages 6-12

Learn to Inline Skate ~ Ages 4 & up

Learn to Ice Skate ~ Ages 3 & up

Beginning Fencing ~ Ages 5 – Adult

UPCOMING EVENTS

12/22-1/6 ~ HOLIDAY BREAK  : )

1/7 ~ Girls on the Run Shoe Fitting  3:45 to 6:00p

1/8 ~ Jet’s Pizza Night
 
1/11 ~ 5th Grade Field Trip
 
1/11 ~ ECSE Sleigh Ride Field Trip w/parents
 
1/16 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night
 
1/17 ~ PTC Meeting 6:30pm
 
1/17, 1/18 & 1/25 ~ Mrs. Van’s ECSE Parent/Teacher Conferences
 
1/18 ~ Popcorn Friday
 
1/24 & 1/25 ~ Mrs. Murphy’s ECSE Parent/Teacher Conferences
 
1/26~ Father/Daughter Winter Wonderland Dance (more info coming soon!)
 
Have a great Holiday Break!!
Mrs. Nurenberg  : ) 
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Our 16th Week of School

As a school community, we have had sixteen weeks together to develop relationships as learners and people who care about one another.  It is precisely these relationships that will carry us through the coming week.

Our focus for the week will be as follows:  consistent, predictable routines and activities; continued focus on curriculum learning and instruction; care, time and attention as needed for children who need to be re-assured about safety at school.   We are not planning to run whole class discussions regarding the Sandy Hook event.  Our hope is to address individual questions as we receive them, however we do undertand that during the course of the coming days it is likely that a student will raise a question about safety while we are together whole group.  If this does occur, we have a plan in place for responding appropriately — referencing our own drill practices, our care and concern for all kids, the locked doors in our building and the rarity of events like this.

We urge you to keep your child’s teacher aware of concerns they may have —and be aware that these concerns may appear days, weeks and months from now.  Simply email or call your child’s teacher as necessary.

Please refer to the Thoughts and Resources  post.  This is a collection of resources for you to reference if needed.

As you can see below, we have a special theme day on Wednesday.  Teachers will be wearing their favorite (or not-so-favorite) holiday sweater.  Encourage your child to wear something that reflects the holidays…socks, shirt, hat, etc.

I am thinking of you as you prepare your children for school this week.  Please hold us in your thoughts and prayers as we do our very best to maintain a caring, safe, nurturing learning environment.

Warmly, Mrs. Reagan

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Thoughts and Resources

I know that many of you are following the tragedy in Connecticut.  As you know, I am forever thinking about the audience as I speak and write — and as a result, struggle to compose a post that is sensitive to readers of all ages.

As I work to come to terms with this sad event, know that I am also working to develop resources to support staff as they receive questions from children and parents next week.  I can assure you that the Georgetown staff will do all that we can to sensitively respond to questions.

I will be guided by an amazing team of administrators and support staff through this process—never do I work alone in this amazing community of educators, parents, teachers and community members.

For those of you who are struggling with how to respond to questions from your children throughout the weekend, I offer resources below– received from our Ottawa County Support Team (OAISD).  I recommend that you read these links carefully and review them so that you can filter through appropriate responses for the age of your children.

Please know that we, at Georgetown, will be focused on keeping our school environment safe and focused on learning–and at the same time be prepared to respond sensitively to questions we receive.  We care deeply about your children and our profession.

Warmly,

Theresa

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BLOG BITS 12/14/12

BLOG BITS 12/14/12……….  Happy Friday Georgetown Parents!

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE ……….. Holy Toledo….. ONLY 5 more days until Holiday Break!  I cannot believe I just typed this.  This week was a fun one here for the students, they got to do there holiday shopping at the Holiday Gift Shop.  Next week will fly by too with it being the last 5 days before break and the holiday parties.  

COATS/HATS/MITTENS………..  Parents please remember as it is getting colder that students need to be bringing coats/hat and mittens to school.  We know there is not any snow yet, however, it has been really cold and windy the past few days.  We have been seeing a lot of students outside without these essential items for recess.  PLEASE REMIND your student that they need to wear these outside for recess too!! Thank you  : )

ILLNESSES……. there is still a lot of this going through our building.  The fevers/sore throats have been lasting for up to 5 days.  There has been some of the stomach virus still lingering with a fever too.  Please remember to keep your children home until they are fever free for 24 hours without meds and have stopped vomiting for 24 hours.  Thank you.

LUNCH DEPOSITS …….. PLEASE remember when sending these in with your students that you include their FIRST/LAST name and TEACHER name on the envelope.  The lunch room has been getting a lot of deposits without names and this is very difficult for her to determine who the deposit goes to.  Especially when it is a cash deposit!!  Thank you.  : )

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 their end of year 5th grade camp experience and celebration. This year the sale runs through Friday, December 21. 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!

CALL INS and LATE ARRIVALS…………  Please try to remember to call in for your student if they are not going to be attending school for the day OR even if they will be a late arrival.  Especially with illnesses on the rise right now, we have been needing to make more phone calls home to check on students who are not accounted for.  With 625 students in this building it can take quite a while to get through attendance.  If you can help us with this matter that would be great!  Please remember you can call the office number 24/7 and leave us a message.  Thank you  : )

GIRLS ON THE RUN……… SHOE FITTING………  Due to a scheduling difficulty with Gazelle Sports, there has been a change in the January shoe fitting schedule. The first shoe fitting on Saturday, January 5th at CWIT is no longer happening. Instead, we will have a fitting on Saturday, January 26th, still at CWIT.  Thank you.

ART NEWS………  Parents, be sure to check out your child’s artwork on ARTSONIA, the world’s largest on-line art gallery!  Looking for a special Christmas gift for grandparents? Visit the Artsonia Gift Shop and have artwork printed on a huge variety of items, including mugs, clothing, and holiday cards.  Contact Mrs. Brouwer (jbrouwer@hpseagles.net) if you need the Security Key Code to access your child’s artwork.

PTC NEWS……….  JET’S PIZZA NIGHT WINNER……… drumroll please……. was 4th Grade…….. Mr. Kooiker!!  : )  They will be enjoying a pizza party lunch provided by Jet’s.  

COMMUNITY NEWS……….  SANTA MOVIE……..  Every month students from Hudsonville, Jenison, and Unity Christian High Schools meet to discuss ways that they can best meet the needs of the community. These students comprise the Youth Advisory Committee of Southeast Ottawa County. They focus on meeting the needs of the families of the community through various service projects and granting funds to organizations with the same goal. On December 15 the committee is hosting a family friendly movie night at Hudsonville High School in the main gym and cafeteria. The doors open at 6:30 and the movie begins at 7. There will be photo opportunities with Santa and his elves, crafts, cookie decorating, and much more! The entrance is free with low costs for the photos and crafts. Families are encouraged to come and enjoy this free event. Monetary donations will be collected for Helping Hands Food Pantry. Don’t be shy! Bring your family and friends to enjoy Santa’s Movie Night put on by the Youth Advisory Committee! 

HOLIDAY SKATE SPECIAL………… at Georgetown Ice Center.  $5 per person.  Includes skating & skate rental.  Dec 21 – Jan 6.  Public Skating Times:
Monday – Friday 12-2pm
Fridays 7-9 PM
Saturdays & Sundays 2-4 PM
closed on 12/24, 12/25, 1/1
(616) 662-2800
georgetownice.com

EAGLE’S LANDING HOLIDAY CLOTHING SALE……….. Do you need any Eagle attire for gifts for the holidays??  Plan ahead to stop in and pick up the NEW UNDER ARMOUR GEAR.  It goes fast.  Right now we are as full of gear as we are going to be before Christmas.  We will not be reordering the same stuff after break so get it while it lasts.

Hours of Operation going into Christmas Break!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    M-F – 7:25-7:45 am and 10:20-12:10.
Other special hours until Christmas break………..
Friday, December 14 (Basketball 6-8:30ish)
December 17-20 (After school til 8pm)
Saturday, December 22 (Wrestling 9-2 pm)
Check out some of the stuff online at the HUDSONVILLE ATHLETICS WEBSITE or stop in.  Thanks  Eagles Landing Sales Department.

HUDSONVILLE LIGHT SHOW……….  One of our Park families is helping sponsor a Christmas light show at 4608 Sun Meadow LN.  This show is a light and music production in the front of their home.  This neighborhood has been published in the local papers for their amazing light displays in past years. Donations will be accepted to help support the Mulder family on Sat. Dec. 22, 2012. This Park family has two sons, Jarod and Caleb, battling a rare regressive genetic disorder called M.P. S. On Dec. 22 there will be Hot Chocolate, Candy Canes and SANTA! Please join the fun from 6PM-9PM. Merry Christmas.

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.  GiftsofAppr-Dec2012

HUDSONVILLE LITTLE LEAGUE………  Sign-Ups Are Now Open!  Visit www.hudsonvillelittleleague.com   Deadline: January 19, 2013 – 1:00 p.m

HUDSONVILLE LACROSSE ASSOCIATION………. Register now to play lacrosse for the Hudsonville Lacrosse Association in the spring!  
Go to www.hudslax.com for registration and information. Open to Boys in 5th grade through high school, and high school girls.
HPS EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM ………  is holdingtwo Parent Registration Evenings in January for our 2013 Summer Program and our 2013-2014 School Year Programs.  Identical information is available on both evenings.  Please consider attending if you wish to learn more about the programs offered throughout our district.   *Feel free to share the attached flyer and information with family, friends, and neighbors that may benefit from our options.  Information Night Dates/Times:  Thursday, January 17 @ Riley Middle School Cafe’, 6:00-7:00pm;  Monday, January 21 @ Bauer Elementary Gym, 6:00-7:00pm.  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 6:00-7:00pm.  Children are welcome also.  For more information, please call Shellie or Becky at 616-797-0842.

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

Jr. Eagles Basketball ~ Boys/Girls Grades K-2

Boys Basketball ~ Grades 3-6

Soccer ~ Ages 5-12

Learn to Swim ~ Ages 6mo – 3yr

Young Rembrandts Drawing ~ Ages 6-12

Learn to Inline Skate ~ Ages 4 & up

Learn to Ice Skate ~ Ages 3 & up

Beginning Fencing ~ Ages 5 – Adult

UPCOMING EVENTS

12/19 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night
 
12/22-1/6 ~ HOLIDAY BREAK  : )
 
1/8 ~ Jet’s Pizza Night
 
1/11 ~ 5th Grade Field Trip
 
1/11 ~ ECSE Sleigh Ride Field Trip w/parents
 
1/16 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night
 
1/17 ~ PTC Meeting 6:30pm
 
1/17, 1/18 & 1/25 ~ Mrs. Van’s ECSE Parent/Teacher Conferences
 
1/18 ~ Popcorn Friday
 
1/24 & 1/25 ~ Mrs. Murphy’s ECSE Parent/Teacher Conferences
 
1/26~ Father/Daughter Winter Wonderland Dance (more info coming soon!)
 
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Nurenberg  : ) 
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Hudsonville EAGLES Apparel

Our PTC is sponsoring a Holiday Gift Shop at Georgetown this week.  If you are interested in ordering specific items, please complete the order form and send it into school with your child Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday of this week!
Many thanks to Cheryl Havens for organizing this order form for us.
Snapshot of the items below.  Order form here:  Hudsonville Apparel Order Form
Hudsonville Gear Price List
Adult Long Sleeve Tee – Navy (Size S, M, L & XL)  $       8.00
Youth Short Sleeve Tee – Navy (Size M  & L)  $       7.00
Baseball caps – 3 styles (Limited Quantities)   $       7.00
Golf Balls (3 pack) (Limited Quantities)  $       4.00
Golf Tee’s (Limited Quantities)  $       2.00
Ceramic Coffee Mug (Limited Quantities)   $       5.00
Travel Mug (Limited Quantities)  $       6.00
Hair bow (Limited Quantities)  $       3.50
Foam Finger (Limited Quantities)   $       2.00
Water Bottle (Limited Quantities)  $       1.00
Recyclable Grocery Bag (Limited Quantities)  $       1.00
Pencil Bags (Limited Quantities)  $       0.50
Available to order
Adult and Youth Short Sleeve Tee – Gray  $       7.00
(Size S, M, L & XL)
Adult and Youth Hooded Sweatshirt – Navy  $    18.00
(Youth Size M & L; Adult size S, M, L & XL)
Additional Items
Wristlet Key Chain  $       5.50
(Limited Quantities: U of M, Michigan State, Tigers)
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Ten School Days and Counting

Nearly every conversation I have with children right now has to do with the count down to vacation and Christmas Day:  “How many days until Christmas?”  This is quickly followed with, “When are we getting snow?”    I can usually answer the first question but the second one has me stumped.

I am wishing for cold and snow so that our playground is transformed from a mud field to a winter play land.  Until the snow arrives, you can entertain yourself with this online snowflake maker.    Maybe if everyone makes an online snowflake, a cold front with move in dropping beautiful snowflakes all over Georgetown.

Our week ahead is posted below.  Throughout the week, students will be shopping in the PTC sponsored holiday shop (library).  We will end the week with POPCORN DAY–another PTC sponsored event and a favorite day for everyone.

Here’s to a great week!

Mrs. Reagan

 

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