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March PTC Basket Raffle

Back by popular demand, the March PTC Basket Raffle!  These baskets are created frombasket donated items and raffled as a class theme basket.
The baskets will be displayed in the hallway the week of conferences, February 28-March 3.
Some additional details:
  • The classroom basket raffle provides an opportunity for you to help raise money for your child classroom. Soon you will be receiving a note from your child’s classroom regarding their selected basket theme. Donations for these baskets can be sent to their classroom up through February 23. Each classroom will have a box to drop off donations. If you would rather make a cash donation, please send cash or check (payable to Georgetown PTC) to your child’s teacher.
  • These baskets will be on display in the main hallway outside the library on February 28th, March 1st, and March 2nd, during the school day AND during conferences. You or your child can purchase tickets during lunch time or conferences where the baskets are on display. Cost for a ticket is $1.00
  • The raffle drawing will take place on Thursday, March 3. This year the proceeds of this raffle will go directly to the teachers to use for classroom supplies and instruction. The more money raised the more money your child’s teacher will receive!
  • Please come try your luck on winning a basket!

Classroom themes are listed below.  Send in a donated item that is theme based for your child’s classroom basket.

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Marco’s Pizza Night SUCCESS!

marcosThank you to everyone who participated in last week’s Marco’s Pizza Nights.  As a school, we raised $485.00.  This money will go toward supporting family events at Georgetown.

Mrs. Quigley’s class won the friendly competition–bringing in the most orders.  They will have a pizza lunch compliments of Marco’s Pizza.

Thank you to Mrs. Brouwer for providing time for the boxes to be decorated by each student. The unused pizza boxes will be sent home with each child in the next two weeks.  We want all children to have their boxes!

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Mr. Rob is a Daddy!

In early December, Mr. Rob and his wife became parents of a beautiful little girl named Madisson Rae Thurkettle.  She arrived one month early on December 7th, weighing 5lbs 12oz, 19 inches.

Below is a photo collage featuring Mr. Rob receiving gifts from the staff during “Mr. Rob’s Baby Shower” and a precious photo of Madisson with her mommy and daddy.

We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of two more staff babies:  Mrs. Boes (PK) and Mrs. VanderPloeg (ECSE).   We love watching our Georgetown family grow!

Mr. Rob...Mr. Dad

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The Week Ahead: Jan 24-28, 2011

The final week of January has arrived!  We continue to be very busy in our classrooms, focused on improving our learning skills across all content areas.

To stay on top of classroom learning and events, please visit your child’s class blog.  If you cannot find what you are looking for, email the teacher!   We want to make sure that you have easy access to information related to your child’s learning.

We are working very hard on our hallway climate–with extra focus on walking respectfully and quietly.    If you are volunteering to read with students or support learning in anyway at all, please feel free to ask students to walk quietly if you notice they need a reminder.

PJ Day 10Finally, I am happy to announce that one of the most popular theme days is one week away!  Our February 4 Popcorn Day will also be ALL SCHOOL PJ DAY.  Of course, this means that slippers and stuffed animals are welcome to join us at school.

To view a slide show of  PJ day 2009, visit this blog post:  PJ DAY 2009   You will be amazed at how much your child has grown in two years time.

Mark your calendars for this fun day.

Posted below is a snapshot of some events for this week.

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Check Out Our Book Blogs!

As a part of our school-wide reading program, we provide time for our students to read everyBB2 day.  We also provide books that are just right in terms of level, interest and genre.  The teachers work closely with Mrs. VandenBerg, our librarian, to match books to readers and to motivate readers to READ MORE.

BB1Mrs. VandenBerg has been instrumental is encouraging readers to share their reviews of books through book blogs.  Each reader is encouraged to write a short review of the book.  This review is posted to the library blog and on the classroom teacher’s blog.

Readers who are interested in earning points toward Reading Counts goals can chose this option over taking tests for points.  Readers who aren’t interested in earning points but want to share a great book to read, select book blogging as an option.  Many teachers have clarified this goal on their blogs.

Our goal at Georgetown is simple:

RAISE READERS WHO ENJOY READING THROUGH TIME TO READ AND THE DESIRE TO PASS ALONG READING RECOMMENDATIONS TO OTHERS.

The ability to read and write provides the ultimate foundation for doing well across all content areas and prepares our learners for their future!

The books in our library, classrooms and guided book room continue to grow with support from our PARENT CLUB (which we could not live happily without), parent donations and district curriculum support.

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BLOG BITS 1/21/11

HAPPY FRIDAY GEORGETOWN PARENTS!

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE…….. Things are running along pretty smoothly here at Georgetown.  Just wanted to pass along that we have been seeing more of the stomach flu virus and the fever and sore throat going around.  So please just remind your little ones to be on top of things with the hand washing and trying to get lots of rest!

KINDERGARTEN INFO……. Kindergarten Round-Up will be held on Tuesday, March 8 at 7pm. Please feel free to click the following links for the k registration and the health appraisal.

You may download this and fill them out and return them to Georgetown or you may stop in the office starting on Monday, January 24 to pick these up. We DO ask however, that when dropping off the filled out registrations that you bring in the child’s original birth certificate.

LIBRARY NEWS….. Please read the important message from Mrs. VandenBerg in regards to the new Overdue Library Book Email Notification system.  Some of you may have received an email this week informing you of overdue Library books.  These email notifications will be going out every Monday, beginning January 24, if your child has any books that are 21 days or more  overdue. We do not charge overdue fines so please don’t be alarmed.  The students are reminded weekly during their Library time of overdue books but may forget about these by the time they reach home.  Hopefully this will help get some of those books back.  Have a great day!  Mrs. VandenBerg

5TH GRADE NEWS…… Just a date to put on your calendar.  5th grade Camp informational meeting for parents will be held at Georgetown on Thursday, May 19 at 6pm. It will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room.  There will a chaperone meeting immediately following the parent meeting.  It will be held in the library.

PTC NEWS…… CALLING ALL GEORGETOWN DADS AND DAUGHTERS…….  The Georgetown Elementary PTC is inviting you to One Enchanted Evening on Saturday, February 12 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). The Father/Daughter flyer attached has all of the details and the registration form that must be returned to school by TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 with your payment!! Please print the attached flyer if you need to so you can register now for this fun event     Father Daughter Flyer4

Marco’s Pizza Night……. we will have information soon on how our Marco’s Pizza Night went with the decorated pizza boxes.  I will post this as soon as I have it.

COMMUNITY ED NEWS……. The first new activity to publish this week is for students in grade K-8.  It is a Jr. Dance Clinic.  If you would like you can print the attached form   2011DanceClinic or feel free to contact Community Ed directly at 669-7747, ext #3.  You may also register online by visiting http://commed01.hudsonville.k12.mi.us/Default.aspx .

Grand Valley State University……….Winter Youth Football Camp
Who: Grades 1-8
When: February 20, 2011
What Time: 2:00-5:00
Where: Laker Turf Building
How Much: $30
The Winter Youth Camp will emphasize football fundamentals – blocking, tackling, passing, catching. Both offensive and defensive skills will be taught. GVSU’s coaches and players will provide instruction on a variety of football skills. Games and competitions will be held with a focus on fun and skill development. Please see the attached link for more info.


COMMUNITY NEWS……… Hudsonville Little League Registration Information
Registration info is at www.hudsonvillelittleleague.com for AGES 4-18.  We also have a Challenger Division for disadvantaged kids.
GIRL SCOUTS…….. There will be a parent information meeting at the Park Elementary Community Room on Tuesday, January 25 at 7pm.  If you have any questions please contact Michelle Curnow at 616-662-8983 or michellecurnow@yahoo.com.   Please read the attached flyer also for more info   Hudsonville_VolunteerLetter

Now Enrolling for Hudsonville Public School – Preschool, Kindergarten Care, Before and After School Care, and Summer Programs
Registration information can be found at the Hudsonville Public School website, www.hudsonville.k12.mi.us under Early Childhood Programs or call 616-797-0842.

Free 4 year old Preschool (child must turn four by Dec. 1, 2011)
GSRP (Great Start Readiness Preschool) is a FREE state-funded preschool program for Hudsonville four year olds who meet certain criteria. This program allows children who qualify an opportunity to receive a high-quality preschool experience who may not otherwise have the chance. Parent/Guardian’s must provide transportation to and from the program.

Children meeting at least two of the 25 criteria listed on the application can qualify.
Some examples of the criteria include: household income, single parent, unemployed parent, and many others.

The Hudsonville Public Schools’ GSRP program has openings as long as state budget allocations allow. Families who show the greatest need will be enrolled first. Registration begins January 10, 2011. Registration information can be found at the Hudsonville Public School website, www.hudsonville.k12.mi.us under Early Childhood Programs or call 616-797-0842.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

2/1  Jet’s Pizza Night

2/4  Popcorn Friday AND School WIDE PJ DAY!

2/11  T/TH Kindergarten Valentine’s Parties

2/12  Father/Daughter Evening 6p to 8p

2/14  Valentine’s Parties

2/16  Marco’s Pizza Night

2/18 AND 2/21   NO SCHOOL……..WINTER BREAK

2/25  M/W Kindergarten

2/28 thru 3/2  Parent teacher conferences

Have a great day,

Mrs. Nurenberg  : )

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PTC January Minutes

If you could not attend the January PTC Meeting, feel free to read the minutes below.

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Our featured speaker for the March 10 meeting is Mr. Nick Ceglarek, our Superintendent.  This meeting will be held at 10 am in the MPR. Mr. Ceglarek will speak about the upcoming bond proposal and building projects—in addition to answering questions about the district strategic plan.

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More 2011-12 Kindergarten Scoop!

We have received many questions regarding enrollment of PK and K childrenblocks for the 2011-12 school year.

How old does my child need to be to enroll in PK or K?

  • Children eligible for PK or K must turn 5 years before December 1, 2011.

How do I find out about the difference between PK and K?

If my child is in PK with Mrs. Boes room this year,  do I need to attend Round Up?

  • No, you do not need to attend.  You simply need to complete a registration form for kindergarten.  This will arrive home this week.  Registration form can also be downloaded here:  K Registration

If  I have a child that will be NEW to Georgetown and you would like to find out more about PK and K, should I attend the meeting on March 8?

  • Yes,  we would love to provide you with information about the programs.

What if I cannot attend the meeting?

  • If you cannot attend the night meeting, we invite you to go to the 10 am meeting at Alward or South Elementary.  The information will be the same.  If the meeting times do not work for you, stop by Georgetown and pick up the enrollment information.  The office is open from 9 – 4 pm each day.

Should my child be screened to determine if a PK or K placement is best?

  • Every parent has the option to have their child screened.  We offer this screening to help parents with this decision. The screening is brief—-approximately 20 minutes.  Recommendations are shared at the end of the screening.  This is scheduled when you turn in the enrollment form.  Screening days are March 15 and 16.


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MARCO’S PIZZA NIGHT with DECORATED PIZZA BOXES!

Dear Parents and Students,Picture 1

Marco’s Pizza and Georgetown Elementary will be sponsoring Pizza Nights January 18 and 19. Each child has designed their own pizza box at school which will be available for parents to order in, on Tuesday and Wednesday (carryout or delivery).

This program will help Georgetown Elementary earn extra money for textbooks, equipment, field trips, etc.

This program will work similar to our other pizza nights you have participated in and will allow each child to create an art project. Box nights are fun for everyone and our most successful fund raising events. To ensure the best possible service and experience, we have divided the school into 2 separate ordering nights.

Kindergarten through 2nd grade order on Tuesday, Janurary 18. Grades 3 through 5 order on Wednesday, January 19.

You may order on either night you need to (i.e. conflict or siblings in different grades). It will be busy, so please try to order on your night and allow extra time for this fun event.

Thanks a ton!

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