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MEAP Scores: How We Compare!

The intermediate school districts of Ottawa and Kent have compiled MEAP scores for 31 districts they serve.  As  you look at this ranking, you will see that Hudsonville consistently posts scores in the 90’s.  Our students and teachers continue work exceptionally hard to master the curriculum and show this understanding on district and state assessments.  We are very proud of the results!  If you are interested in finding out more about the MEAP assessments, check the MDE website.  To view our scores, click: MEAP county-scores

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Got Talent?

Got Talent?  If so, consider trying out for the…GEORGETOWN TALENT SHOW!!

Can you juggle?
Play an instrument?
Perform magic tricks?
Do trick jump roping?
Gymnastics?
Play a song on the recorder?

Then Georgetown wants to see YOU!
We will soon be hosting our 3rd annual Georgetown Talent Show! This year, our show will be on Thursday, May 14 in both the morning and afternoon (specific times will be posted later).

If your child is interested in being a performer or an MC for the talent show, they will need to be aware of the following rules:

1) Performers must be in grades 3rd – 5th.
2) Acts must be 2 minutes or less in length.
3) There will only be 8 spots for “solo” performers, all other performers must be in groups of at least 2.
4) All acts must be appropriate. Acts with suggestive or questionable lyrics, movements or costumes will not be allowed to perform.

There will also be (2) student MC’s for each show chosen. If your child would be interested in MCing, they need to also fill out a Talent Show sign up sheet and prepare one short joke for their audition.

Official Talent Show sign up sheets will be available outside of the music room on Tuesday, April 28. These need to be returned to Mrs. Bretz (an envelope will be outside the music room door to return them) by FRIDAY, MAY 1. Auditions will begin next week and exact audition times will be posted on Monday morning. Acts must be prepared and “performance” ready for the audition. So get practicing!!

Parents: If you would be interested in helping with the talent show, there are many behind the scenes jobs that require volunteers. Please contact the Talent Show Committee (Mrs. Bretz, Mrs. Brouwer, or Mrs. Bouwens) if you would be willing to help. Thanks!

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Pink Week is Here!

Ashley Tiesman, a fourth grader in Mrs. Jurewicz’s class is hosting PINK WEEK. This service project is being done to honor breast cancer survivors and to raise money for research to prevent cancer.  You can support this cause by buying a Susan G. Komen product and wearing PINK on Friday, May 1.  To find out more, visit this link:  PINK

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Instrument Fittings

We work very closely with the Baldwin Middle School staff to prepare our current 5th graders for their transition to sixth grade.  Mr. Dave Powers, the BMS principal, and his team work through every single step from course selection, elective scheduling, to instrument fittings and much more!  Mr. Ron Good, the band director, spent the morning at Georgetown matching 5th graders with a just right instrument for next year.  Check out these fun snapshots we caught of the event.

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PINK WEEK

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS FUNDRAISER
Benefiting SUSAN G. KOMAN for the CURE: 100% OF PROCEEDS DONATE

On Friday, May 1, 2009 Georgetown Elementary school will be having a breast cancer awareness fundraiser day. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Fundraising will take place by purchasing a breast cancer awareness product (see product order form) or by donations. These products would make a great Mother’s Day gift!! Please make all checks out to the Georgetown Parent Club. Products can be pre-ordered between April 13 – April 21, 2009. This will allow us to know how many products to order. The same products will also be for sale on Friday, May 1 if you do not pre-order them in advance. A table with products displayed will be set up in the school for kids and parents to purchase an item or make a donation. This will also be the time to pick up your pre-ordered item.

On Friday, May 1 the kids will celebrate PINK PARTY Day and are being asked to wear as much PINK as possible. The teachers from each grade will be judging for the most PINK outfit and a child from each grade will win a prize. We also plan to have the local newspaper(s) take a photo of all the kids in pink and publish an article in the newspapers.

Please return this Order Form between April 14 and April 21. Checks should be made payable to Georgetown Elementary.

*This project is being organized by Ashley Teisman, a 4th grader at Georgetown Elementary.

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Help the Brownies Help Kids

Hudsonville Brownie Troop #2955 has adopted Kids Food Basket as their chosen charity for 2009-2010.   This group of third grade girls represents students from both Alward Elementary and Georgetown Elementary.
Our contact at Kids Food Basket has told us that they are in dire need of 100% juice boxes!  Our troop would like to help so we are asking you for your help!   Please consider donating either juice boxes or gift cards to purchase juice boxes.

Kids Food Basket provides nearly 1,600 sack suppers to over hungry children from 16 area schools EVERY SCHOOL DAY!  And there are 17 local schools on the waiting list. Each sack supper costs just 86 cents, or $140 per child per school year!   Your donation can make an incredible difference!  Thank you for your consideration.

Please place JUICE BOXES in labeled box in the front lobby.

Hudsonville Brownie Troop #2955
Troop Leader: Amy Swietzer
Project Leader: Elly Bainbridge, 616.662.0121

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Spring Service Project Update

Many of you have contributed to the Shereda Family’s Spring Service Project. So far, we have received $200 in gift cards to local groceries stores.  These gift cards are being used to keep all classroms stocked with snacks for children who do not have a mid-morning treat from home.  We also received a generous donation of $100.00 from the creators of the Kingdom Assignment, Leesa and Denny Bellesi. This money is being used to pay for student lunches–a small way to help families who do not qualify for free lunch.  Thank you to EVERYONE who has made a donation toward this incredible spring service project.

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Scavenger Hunt Winners!

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the past two scavenger hunts posted on our blog.

Our Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt winners included Samantha (Mrs. Veldman’s Class) and Grace (Best Blogging Class).  Prize:  Lunch with the Principal.

The winners of our 2009 SPRING SCAVENGER HUNT (prize…truck load size bunny basket of goodies):

Kenadie, from Mrs. Kuieck’s Second Grade Class

Shelby, from the Best Blogging Class

My creative mind is already working on a more challenging scavenger hunt for the month of May.  Details in a few weeks!

Mrs. Reagan

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