Mrs. Woodring’s class was our top earning class for the 2011 Walk-A-Thon! This prize earned them very special service by the most well trained four star servers on this side of Lake Michigan: Mrs. Reagan, Mrs. Nurenberg and Mrs. Ripley. There was one top secret mission….that we can’t tell you about. Enjoy the video…and thank you PTC for making this possible.
Happy first Friday of November Georgetown parents! 
NEWS FROM THE OFFICE…….. Wow can you believe it…… we are in November already?! We had a good week and we started off with a bang…..fall parties and we ended with a popcorn Friday! What could be better?!
Just a reminder from the office to make sure you remember your conference times for next week. Conferences will be held next Monday through Wednesday. We appreciate your promptness and timeliness with these scheduled times as we have approximately 440 families that will be attending these.
One more reminder, please make sure you are sending in notes with your students for changes in their end of the day routines. We seem to be interrupting class alot at the end of the day to give students a change in after school routines. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
LUNCH INFORMATION……… Please see the attached flier that is the NOVEMBER lunch menu….. november 2011 hud elem – less ink
HOLIDAY PARADE……. The Hudsonville Holiday Parade is coming to town. It’s a wholesome atmosphere where families can celebrate the season close to home with easy, accessible parking. Held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 10:00am, this annual event is a festive time that draws a big crowd. Parade Route: Highland Drive & 32nd Avenue, proceeding north on 32nd Ave to Central Blvd. The parade ends at the fire station where the children can meet Santa and his live reindeer! Everyone is invited for refreshments.
DISTRICT HOLIDAY PROGRAMS………. Attached is a letter from our Curriculum Director regarding the schedule for all HPS holiday programs. Georgetown’s holiday program will be held on December 1 at Fair Haven Church on the corner of Baldwin and 28nd Streets. We will hold two back to back performances, one for PK-2 and Grades 3-5. In the past, we rented Resurrection Life for this performance. This facility size permitted us to hold one program. However, the rental fee is cost prohibitive for our 2011-12 budget. We look forward to showcasing our students vocal talents on December 1. In November, details will be provided about the exact start times for the program. PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED LETTER FROM THE CURRICULUM OFFICE ….. Letter-parents (1)
SNOW DAY PROCEDURES FOR 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
PE NEWS……. P.E. C.A.R.E.S. ……. It is that time of year again. Our school will be collecting food for a food drive for PE. This food will then be donated to Water of Life Church for their food pantry for local families in need. This food drive begins NOVEMBER 1 and runs through NOVEMBER 16. The class that donates the most food for this wonderful event will win a P.E. C.A.R.E.S. t-shirt and a class bowling trip to Hudsonville Lanes. Woo-hoo! Start bringing in the food!! : )
PTC NEWS…… IMPORTANT NOTES FOR BOOKFAIR……. Diary of A Wimpy Kid pre-orders are DUE no later than Nov 10th.
COMMUNITY NEWS…….. RE-TREASURED SALE …… Hudsonville Congregational U.C.C. invites you to come shop this huge sale before, during, and after the Hudsonville Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 8:00am-4:00pm. Great selection of gently-used or new items. The church is located at 4950 32nd Ave., Hudsonville (on the parade route). For more information, call Anita at 669-7512 or the church office at 669-1295.
SCRAPBOOKING FOR HHS CHOIR……… HHS Choir, Disney trip students invite you to a SCRAPBOOK NIGHT! Saturday, November 5, 5:00 PM – 11:00 pm, at the Hudsonville High School Cafeteria. Your $25.00 registration includes, dinner at 6:00 PM,snacks and beverages through out the night, and ots of table space for all of your supplies. Bring along your friends that have never started a scrapbook! All they need to do is bring their photos; there will be a short demonstration to help them get started. Scrapbooks and lots of supplies will be available for purchase! Sign up for \”break-out\’s\” where you can learn new techniques make page layouts, and more! Door prizes and music add to the fun! What a GREAT NIGHT of uninterrupted time to crop your photos! You won’t want to miss it! To register for this event, click here:
UPCOMING EVENTS
11/7 – 11/9 ~ Parent Teacher Conferences
11/7 – 11/11 ~ Scholastic Book Fair
11/16 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night
11/23 AND 11/25 ~ NO SCHOOL for Thanksgiving Break
Have a great weekend! 
Mrs. Nurenberg : )
From Mrs. Karla Akins, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Each year, public school students are required by the State of Michigan to take assessments at various grade levels in the areas of mathematics, reading, writing, science and social studies. Students in grades 3 – 9 take the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) test and students in eleventh grade take the Michigan Merit Exam (MME).
Recently, the State Board of Education adopted more rigorous proficiency standards (cut scores) for these assessments which more closely align with ACT College and Career Readiness Standards. Cut scores separate test takers into various categories; advanced, proficient, partially proficient and not proficient. With this year’s new cut scores in place, parents may notice their child is not at the same proficiency level as previous years. A lower score does not mean that a child isn’t gaining academic skills, rather it is a reflection of the higher standards. While we anticipate an initial decline in the number of students reported as “proficient”, we are confident this change will be temporary due to ongoing school improvement efforts.
In order to prepare districts for the implementation of these new cut scores, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has released historical assessment data showing how districts would have scored had the new standards for proficiency been in place since 2007. Attached are graphs showing how Hudsonville Public School students would have compared to the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District and state averages. More detailed data can be accessed at MISchoolData portal.
Prior to the spring release of MEAP and MME reports, several other measures are used by our staff to ensure students are making academic progress. Attendance, classroom participation, class work and formative and summative assessments are used to determine the level of support needed to prepare students for the next step in their education. In addition, several of our S.O.A.R. I (strategic plan) goals reflect Hudsonville Public Schools’ commitment to preparing students for a future career in a global economy.
If you would like additional information about changes to the MEAP or MME, or more specific information on how your child’s school is working to prepare students to meet these higher standards, please contact your building principal or visit:
This document contains charts comparing our progress over the past four years to other schools in the county and state: MEAP Nov Letter 2011-12
Sincerely,
Karla Akins, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Happy Friday Georgetown Parents! 
NEWS FROM THE OFFICE…….. We had a good week here at Georgetown. Thursday and Friday we even were able to celebrate with a few Fall parties! A few of our Pre-K and Kindergarten classes were able to celebrate before the weekend. How lucky can you get?! For the rest of the students they get to look forward to Monday to celebrate with their classmates and friends. It should be a great time.
PICTURE RETAKES……… Do not forget these will take place on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1. These are for any students who missed the original picture date OR for any student who wishes to have retakes. IF your child has already had their photos taken and you are doing retakes…. PLEASE make sure they bring previous PHOTO PKT with them for retakes.
LUNCH INFORMATION……… Please see the attached flier that is the NOVEMBER lunch menu….. november 2011 hud elem – less ink
SNOW DAY PROCEDURES FOR 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
HOLIDAY PARADE……. Georgetown had quite a few winners for the Holiday Day Parade Poster Contest. Way to go Georgetown!!! Our celebrities are as follows: McKenna Tockstein (1-Woodring), Emilie Alexander (2-Quigley), Ike Irish (2-Quigley), Paige Gradowski (3-Flory), and Jessa VanHaitsma (4-Kooiker).
The Hudsonville Holiday Parade is coming to town. It’s a wholesome atmosphere where families can celebrate the season close to home with easy, accessible parking. Held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 10:00am, this annual event is a festive time that draws a big crowd. Parade Route: Highland Drive & 32nd Avenue, proceeding north on 32nd Ave to Central Blvd. The parade ends at the fire station where the children can meet Santa and his live reindeer! Everyone is invited for refreshments.
DISTRICT HOLIDAY PROGRAMS………. Attached is a letter from our Curriculum Director regarding the schedule for all HPS holiday programs. Georgetown’s holiday program will be held on December 1 at Fair Haven Church on the corner of Baldwin and 28nd Streets. We will hold two back to back performances, one for PK-2 and Grades 3-5. In the past, we rented Resurrection Life for this performance. This facility size permitted us to hold one program. However, the rental fee is cost prohibitive for our 2011-12 budget. We look forward to showcasing our students vocal talents on December 1. In November, details will be provided about the exact start times for the program. PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED LETTER FROM THE CURRICULUM OFFICE ….. Letter-parents (1)
PE NEWS……. TURKEY TROT….. WOW… Turkey Trot was a success! We had quite a few race winners from Georgetown. Listed are the winners from Georgetown: PK ~ Carson Dykstra (2nd place), 1st Grade ~ Elise Conkel (1st place) and Kailey Herr (2nd place), 2nd Grade ~ Emmalee Murphy (2nd place) and Matt Hoekstra (3rd place), 3rd Grade ~ Sarah Spears (3rd place) and William Holbrook (3rd place), 4th Grade ~ Nathan Conkel (1st place), and 5th Grade ~ Anna Haseley (3rd place) and Ezra Roerig (3rd place). Way to go trotters!! : )
P.E. C.A.R.E.S. ……. It is that time of year again. Our school will be collecting food for a food drive for PE. This food will then be donated to Water of Life Church for their food pantry for local families in need. This food drive begins NOVEMBER 1 and runs through NOVEMBER 16. The class that donates the most food for this wonderful event will win a P.E. C.A.R.E.S. t-shirt and a class bowling trip to Hudsonville Lanes. Woo-hoo! Start bringing in the food!! : )
PTC NEWS…….. BOOK FAIR……. Feels like reading is in the air, get ready for the Book Fair! The Scholastic Book Fair will be held during the week of parent teacher conferences NOVEMBER 7-11! The Book Fair will be open two evenings for your convenience during conferences; Monday, November 7 from 4p-9p and Tuesday, November 8 from 4p-6:30p.The ONLINE FAIR will be going on Nov 4-16th and can be accessed at the following link: http://bookfairs.scholastic.
COMMUNITY NEWS…….. RE-TREASURED SALE …… Hudsonville Congregational U.C.C. invites you to come shop this huge sale before, during, and after the Hudsonville Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 8:00am-4:00pm. Great selection of gently-used or new items. The church is located at 4950 32nd Ave., Hudsonville (on the parade route). For more information, call Anita at 669-7512 or the church office at 669-1295.
SCRAPBOOKING FOR HHS CHOIR……… HHS Choir, Disney trip students invite you to a SCRAPBOOK NIGHT! Saturday, November 5, 5:00 PM – 11:00 pm, at the Hudsonville High School Cafeteria. Your $25.00 registration includes, dinner at 6:00 PM,snacks and beverages through out the night, and ots of table space for all of your supplies. Bring along your friends that have never started a scrapbook! All they need to do is bring their photos; there will be a short demonstration to help them get started. Scrapbooks and lots of supplies will be available for purchase! Sign up for \”break-out\’s\” where you can learn new techniques make page layouts, and more! Door prizes and music add to the fun! What a GREAT NIGHT of uninterrupted time to crop your photos! You won’t want to miss it! To register for this event, click here:
UPCOMING EVENTS
10/31 ~ Fall Parties
11/1 ~ Picture Retakes
11/1 ~ Jet’s Pizza Night
11/4 ~ Popcorn Friday
11/4 ~ ECSE Meijer Gardens Fall Tour
11/7 – 11/9 ~ Parent Teacher Conferences
11/7 – 11/11 ~ Scholastic Book Fair
11/16 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night
11/23 AND 11/25 ~ NO SCHOOL for Thanksgiving Break
Have a great weekend! 
Mrs. Nurenberg : )
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Nurenberg : )
Happy Thursday Georgetown Parents!! 
NEWS FROM THE OFFICE………. Yippee, the MEAP testing is finished! I am not sure who is more excited….. the principle, the teachers, or the students?! Hopefully the weather will improve this weekend and the kids can get outside and have fun! Overall not a lot new this week, a few things in the Community and Community Ed sections. Enjoy your weekend.
NOVEMBER LUNCH MENU……. Please see the attached flier that is the November Lunch Menu.. november 2011 hud elem – less ink
DISTRICT HOLIDAY PROGRAMS………. Attached is a letter from our Curriculum Director regarding the schedule for all HPS holiday programs. Georgetown’s holiday program will be held on December 1 at Fair Haven Church on the corner of Baldwin and 28nd Streets. We will hold two back to back performances, one for PK-2 and Grades 3-5. In the past, we rented Resurrection Life for this performance. This facility size permitted us to hold one program. However, the rental fee is cost prohibitive for our 2011-12 budget. We look forward to showcasing our students vocal talents on December 1. In November, details will be provided about the exact start times for the program. PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED LETTER FROM THE CURRICULUM OFFICE ….. Letter-parents (1)
PE NEWS……. Do NOT forget the Turkey Trot is next Tuesday, October 25! The event is held at the Eagle Stadium on Baldwin Street. The gates open at 4:15pm and the races begin at 5:00pm. There will be late registration at the gate. Good luck racers!! Gobble ~ Gobble
PTC NEWS…….. BOOK FAIR……. Feels like reading is in the air, get ready for the Book Fair! The Scholastic Book Fair will be held during the week of parent teacher conferences NOVEMBER 7-11! The Book Fair will be open two evenings for your convenience during conferences; Monday, November 7 from 4p-9p and Tuesday, November 8 from 4p-6:30p.The ONLINE FAIR will be going on Nov 4-16th and can be accessed at the following link: http://bookfairs.scholastic.
COMMUNITY NEWS…….. RE-TREASURED SALE …… Hudsonville Congregational U.C.C. invites you to come shop this huge sale before, during, and after the Hudsonville Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 8:00am-4:00pm. Great selection of gently-used or new items. The church is located at 4950 32nd Ave., Hudsonville (on the parade route). For more information, call Anita at 669-7512 or the church office at 669-1295.
SCRAPBOOKING FOR HHS CHOIR……… HHS Choir, Disney trip students invite you to a SCRAPBOOK NIGHT! Saturday, November 5, 5:00 PM – 11:00 pm, at the Hudsonville High School Cafeteria. Your $25.00 registration includes, dinner at 6:00 PM,snacks and beverages through out the night, and ots of table space for all of your supplies. Bring along your friends that have never started a scrapbook! All they need to do is bring their photos; there will be a short demonstration to help them get started. Scrapbooks and lots of supplies will be available for purchase! Sign up for \”break-out\’s\” where you can learn new techniques make page layouts, and more! Door prizes and music add to the fun! What a GREAT NIGHT of uninterrupted time to crop your photos! You won’t want to miss it! To register for this event, click here:
2011HEAT GVSUActivityCampFall2011
The other activities we listed last weekend were for Fall Swimming, Fall Tennis and Young Rembrandts Drawing. Please see the following attachments for more information……… swimregfall2011 TennisFall2011 We do NOT have an electronic flier for the drawing class, but you may pick one up outside of the Multi-Purpose Room or visit the Community Ed website. Please visit the COMMUNITY ED website for further opportunities for your children. Thanks
UPCOMING EVENTS
10/21 ~ NO SCHOOL
10/25 ~ Turkey Trot
10/28 ~ ECSE Fall Fun Day
11/1 ~ Picture Retakes
11/1 ~ Jet’s Pizza Night
11/4 ~ Popcorn Friday
11/4 ~ ECSE Meijer Gardens Fall Tour
11/7 – 11/9 ~ Parent Teacher Conferences
11/7 – 11/11 ~ Scholastic Book Fair
Have a great weekend! 
Mrs. Nurenberg : )
Happy Friday Georgetown Parents! 
NEWS FROM THE OFFICE….. Well we made it through our first week of MEAP testing and looking forward to only two days of testing next week. Try and make sure your students are well rested and have a great breakfast to start their days next Tuesday and Wednesday. There is a lot of new information in the “Blog Bits” this week so please make sure and soak it all in.
DISTRICT HOLIDAY PROGRAMS………. Attached is a letter from our Curriculum Director regarding the schedule for all HPS holiday programs. Georgetown’s holiday program will be held on December 1 at Fair Haven Church on the corner of Baldwin and 28nd Streets. We will hold two back to back performances, one for PK-2 and Grades 3-5. In the past, we rented Resurrection Life for this performance. This facility size permitted us to hold one program. However, the rental fee is cost prohibitive for our 2011-12 budget. We look forward to showcasing our students vocal talents on December 1. In November, details will be provided about the exact start times for the program. PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED LETTER FROM THE CURRICULUM OFFICE ….. Letter-parents (1)
PTC NEWS…… Box Top Contest……The deadline for the first Box Top contest is October 20th. Send in your Box Tops labeled with the teacher’s name. The winning class from each wing will be announced November 1st.
WALK-A-THON Winners…….. First of all way to go Georgetown….. we raised approximately $11,000. Good Job Georgetown Students. Raffle Prize Winners: Brandon Carr (Mr. Jurewicz) = Double J Waterpark daypass for four, Coen Pell (Mrs. Stadt) = Laser Tag birthday party package at the Lost City, Ben Rund-Scott (Mrs. Kok) = Signed Detroit Tigers Baseball. Top earning CLASSROOM for pamper day: Mrs. Woodring ($710+). Top 5 earners for pool party: Tyler Ostrander (2nd Grade, Greenlund), Victoria Mia Eggers (4th grade – Kooiker), Sheyla Plummer (3rd Grade – Van Arkel), Noah Sutton (K – Bohl t/th), Lauren Burgess (K – Bohl t/th). Top earners from EACH GRADE for a pizza party with Principal (excluding the pool party winners because otherwise these would be repeats?): Reid Everts (PK – Boes), Milena Sremba (K – Jabaay), Mackenzye VanGeest (1st grade – Woodring), Brandon Carr (2nd grade – Jurewicz), Emma Everts (3rd grade – Mcdonald), Leah Vandernberg (4th grade – Huizenga), Paetyn Bentley (5th grade – Bouwens), Jonathon Shaver (ECSE), Michelle Vincent (ECSE), (Tie for ECSE).
BOOK FAIR……. Feels like reading is in the air, get ready for the Book Fair! The Scholastic Book Fair will be held during the week of parent teacher conferences NOVEMBER 7-11! The Book Fair will be open two evenings for your convenience during conferences; Monday, November 7 from 4p-9p and Tuesday, November 8 from 4p-6:30p.The ONLINE FAIR will be going on Nov 4-16th and can be accessed at the following link: http://bookfairs.scholastic.
GRIFFINS NIGHT…….. Family Night at the Griffins…. It will be a night out of fun for Georgetown and Alward families. (You can even skate after the game if you bring your own skates!) A flier was sent home previously, but this is just a friendly reminder that your money must be turned in by WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19. The cost of the tickets are $13 and you will receive a $3 food voucher. Please make sure checks are made payable to GEORGETOWN PARENT CLUB. Send payment in an envelope with the student’s name and teacher on it to the office. Any questions please contact Staci Nieboer at 66-1923. Thank you!
COMMUNITY NEWS……. HALLOWEEN CANDY BUY-BACK……. Kids can bring in their unwanted Halloween candy the day after Halloween and we will buy it from them for $1 per pound. (They also get a little goody bag with a toothbrush, paste, etc.) The candy is then sent to an organization called Operation Gratitude, who then ships the candy to our troops overseas. Their website is www.operationgratitude.com. We also encourage kids to bring along a note or card for the troops if they want to, thanking them for their service, etc. The event will be on Tuesday, November 1, 2-7 p.m. Location: Hudsonville Dental Associates, 3250 Central Blvd., Hudsonville, MI 49426.
MOBILE FOOD PANTRY………. Saturday morning, October 29, 2011, Hager Park Church is partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to provide a
Mobile Food Pantry on Saturday, October 29th. 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 a large assortment of food , consisting of fresh seasonal produce and other high quality grocery items.
JENISON CHRISTIAN ARTS AND CRAFT SHOW……… Get your holiday shopping started early. Annual Jenison Christian School arts and craft show to be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Well over 120 hand crafted vendors will be sure to put a good dent in that holiday gift buying. Lunch will be available. Admission is free. 7726 Graceland, Jenison.
COMMUNITY ED ACTIVITIES……… Three new activities that we have this week are Fall Swimming, Fall Tennis and Young Rembrandts Drawing. Please see the following attachments for more information……… swimregfall2011 TennisFall2011 We do NOT have an electronic flier for the drawing class, but you may pick one up outside of the Multi-Purpose Room or visit the Community Ed website. Please visit the COMMUNITY ED website for further opportunities for your children. Thanks
UPCOMING EVENTS
10/18 ~ MEAP testing Grades 3-5
10/19 ~ MEAP testing Grades 4/5
10/19 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night
10/21 ~ NO SCHOOL
10/25 ~ Turkey Trot
10/28 ~ ECSE Fall Fun Day
11/1 ~ Picture Retakes
11/1 ~ Jet’s Pizza Night
11/4 ~ Popcorn Friday
11/4 ~ ECSE Meijer Gardens Fall Tour
11/7 – 11/9 ~ Parent Teacher Conferences
11/7 – 11/11 ~ Scholastic Book Fair
Have a great weekend! 
Mrs. Nurenberg : )
WELCOME BACK GEORGETOWN PARENTS!!
NEWS FROM THE OFFICE……. Holy Toledo, can you believe we are already done with two weeks of school?! Well I am here to tell you we are ready for week 3! Things are running smooth and we are feeling like we are a well oiled machine once again. (Never any doubts in our minds of course!).
PICTURE DAY…… is MONDAY, September 19 for students other than Tuesday/Thursday PK/Kindergartners. Tuesday/Thursday students will have their pictures taken on TUESDAY, September 20.
MEDICATIONS…… Thanks to all parents who have turned in their student’s medications and forms. We are still waiting for a few to be returned and if parents could get those in ASAP as we need to have the medication accessible if the student needs it and we MUST have the medication form ALSO to administer the medication. Thanks for you help in this matter.
NOTES ABOUT DAILY CHANGES…….Parents we cannot STRESS enough the importance of sending notes with your children in regards to CHANGES at the END of the day. It may seem like it is a hassle to send a note in the am, but already in the first two weeks of school we have been needing to INTERRUPT classes frequently with changes for students at the end of the day. We DO REALIZE there are some instances where you are not aware of changes due to unexpected appts and such, and will be happy to let the teachers/students know for these. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
LUNCH INFORMATION……. Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year. Just a reminder that starting this year, the elementary hot lunch menus will be emailed to you once a month through the district’s School Messenger system. We do not have the ability to remove individual emails from this system so please feel free to just delete this message each month if you do not want to see the menu. Hard copies are available at the buildings if you would like one. If you want to print the menu without the colored graphics, please go to our webpage at www.jenhudfood.org to find a less ink version of the menu. Nutritional information on all of our menus items is also available on our webpage.
Breakfast and lunch will be offered on the first day of school (Tuesday September 6) at all buildings. If you do not want your child to have access to the lunch program, please contact the food service office at 457-2400 or email lunchacctinfo@hpseagles.net and ask to have your child’s lunch cards pulled. Please feel free to contact the food service office if you have any questions otherwise our webpage has a lot of valuable information that may help answer any questions.
I hope you have a great start to the new school year and thank you for your business.
Stacey L. Wykoski – Food Service Director September 2011Elementary Menu Deposit Slip
GIRLS ON THE RUN…….. This is wonderful opportunity for girls in grade 3-5. Please read the following attachment for more information. GOTR flyer
PE NEWS….. The Turkey Trot is fast approaching!! It will be held on October 25 this year. The PE teachers are looking for sponsors for this event. Please visit the PE BLOG for more information on how you can help make this a fabulous event!!
PTC NEWS…… Please read the following attachment in regards to Important Fundraising Information for Georgetown Elementary!!! We love it when parents get involved and help raise money for our wonderful School. Fundraising Flyer 2011-2012
I am also attaching the PTC Events Calendar for the upcoming school year. This will give you the dates for meetings, book fairs, etc. ptcevents2011-12
COMMUNITY NEWS……. JET’S PIZZA NIGHT FOR HUDSONVILLE CHEER… please read the following attachment for more details. It will be held on Tuesday, September 27! Jets Pizza Night
YOUTH NIGHT AT A GVSU GAME!…… GVSU Women’s Soccer is hosting a Youth Night on September 16th at 7:00 p.m. GVSU vs. Michigan Tech at the Laker Soccer Field. Kids 12 and under get in free!
HEF FAMILY FUN FEST……. Please read the following attachment for all of the details. It is a really fun night out for families! HEF Fun Fest
JENISON CHRISTIAN ARTS AND CRAFT SHOW……… Get your holiday shopping started early. Annual Jenison Christian School arts and craft show to be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Well over 120 hand crafted vendors will be sure to put a good dent in that holiday gift buying. Lunch will be available. Admission is free. 7726 Graceland, Jenison.
HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SECONDHAND SALE…..Heritage Christian School is hosting its annual Fall/Winter Secondhand Sale on Saturday, September 24 from 9am – Noon. 50+ vendors will be selling used toys, games, sporting equipment, baby paraphernalia, and children’s fall/winter clothing sizes newborn through junior high. All items are clean and in good condition, and will be sold at reasonable prices. The school is also hosting a baked goods sale. The school is located at 4900 40th Avenue across from W. W. Greenhouse in Hudsonville.
PATHWAYS OF MICHIGAN…... Would like you to be aware of a few things they are offering for local families. Please read the following attachments for more details. Family Dinner Night Flyer Parent and Parent Workshop Series 2011-2012 and Tween.Teen COP
COMMUNITY ED NEWS……. Wow…… lots of activities are currently being offered for your children. Please visit the COMMUNITY ED WEBSITE (go to Courses and Registration on the left) to register your students for these great opportunities. Some are coming up soon so don’t hesitate to check them out!! Here is currently the activities they are offering…. HomeAlone/Babysitting, Young Rembrandts Drawing, Learn to Skate, Fencing, Tae Kwon Do, Bowling, HEAT Swim, Gymnastics/Dance/Cheer, Girls Basketball, After School Fun, and Swimming Lessons. LOTS to choose from!!
ADULT YOGA CLASSES…. The purpose of this beginning yoga class is to bring the students into their awareness, both physically and mentally. This class is suitable for all people, especially those who think they are not flexible! Throughout the eight week session, we will focus on creative expression through the body, proper body alignment, and learn some of the foundational yoga poses. We will play with breathing exercises to help students realize the importance of their own breath. We will build a strong foundation and learn about the alignment of the body.
All of these aspects will be taught in a playful, supportive environment. Please join us!
Instructor: Abby Whitenight Brooks. Abby has been studying yoga at From the Heart Yoga Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan
since 2005. She has completed both Level 1 and 2 teacher trainings, as well as various other workshops with some of the leading yoga teachers in America.
When: Mondays – September 26 – November 14, 2011 (Class for October 31 will be held on November 1)
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Cost: $50.00 for the 8 week session
Where: Park Elementary Music Room, 5525 Park Ave.
You may register online by visiting www.hudsonvillepublicschools.
UPCOMING EVENTS………
9/19 ~ 9/20 School Pictures (ONLY Tues/Thurs students on 9/20)
9/21 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night
9/21 ~ M/W Kindergartners Walk-A-Thon
9/22 ~ Walk-A-Thon
9/23 ~ ECSE Parent Activity “Handwiting Without Tears” (students come w/parent in the am)
9/23 ~ HEF Family Fun Fest @ HHS Athletic Facility
9/26 ~ M/W Kindergarten Field Trip – Moelker Orchard
9/27 ~ T/TH Kindergarten Field Trip – Moelker Orchard
Have a wonderful FALL weekend!!
Mrs. Nurenberg : )
Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men on September 17, 1787, recognizing all who, are born in the U.S. or by naturalization, have become citizens.
Today, we celebrated the birthday of our great constitution, recognizing how great it is to live in a free country.
To learn more about the constitution, visit these helpful websites:
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HISTORY CHANNEL one day Webcast (Sept. 17), and Constitution Day Resources
http://hmheducation.com/history iCivics- a web based education project designed by Sandra Day O’Connor Boston Teachnet.Org– Seasons of Service provides ideas for that target 4ththrough 8th grade through a service model And here’s a plethora of ideas from www.constitutionfacts.com. Some interactive websites with quizes and fun facts to spark curiousity! ConstitutionQuiz (Take online with kids, or let them try for themselves) Translations of Constitution into Spanish, French, and Russian (Ask the students– is this a good translation?) http://www.constitutionfacts.com/?section=constitution&page=inOtherLanguages.cfm Fascinating Facts about the Constitution (I did not KNOW that!) http://www.constitutionfacts.com/?section=constitution&page=fascinatingFacts.cfm Constitution: Real or Fake? Quiz Which Founding Father are you? (Like a personality quiz, only cooler!) Which Founding Father would you vote for? Constitution Treasure Hunts Constitution Word Finds Constitution Famous Quotes And here are more, more, more materials to explore– CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION: Lesson topics for ALL grade levels CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS FOUNDATION: provides resources to education young people about the responsibilities of “civic participation in a democratic society.” DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER: promotes the understanding of the U.S. Congress and its leaders. ESC 13 Social Studies Website: Provides sevaral sources and links to explore FIRST AMENDMENT CENTER: Provides information for First Amendment freedoms; materials organized according to the five freedoms GILDER-LEHRMAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN HISTORY: Module for teachers on the U.S. Constitution under “For Teachers and Students.” Includes primary sources, films, and more. LAW FOCUSED EDUCATION, INC: Lesson plans and many interactive games. NATIONAL ARCHIVES: National Archvies Building in Washington D.C. houses the handwritten copy of the U.S. Constitution. Many articles and interesting facts about the Constitution. PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE: Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) website has at least thirty five lessons and activities related to the Constitution for middle and high school. U.S. COURTS: U.S. Courts web site has discussion topic in one-page handouts, fast facts, interactive games, sixth amendment activities and court simulations. |
[scheduled monthly=”7″ time=”09:00 AM” length=”0:0:10:0″][/scheduled]Did you know that we serve breakfast at school between 8:20 and 9 am? Mrs. Stacey, one of our classroom instructional assistants and lunchroom supervisors, serves juice and cold cereal each school day in the multi-purpose room.
Breakfast is available to all children and part of our food service program. Parents can pre-pay for breakfast by visiting the FOOD SERVICE LINK.
If your child is eating breakfast at school, tell them to enter at the front door or the 2/3 door. They go directly to the Lunch Room/MPR and after eating, they will be dismissed to the playground or their classrooms.
Breakfast and Lunch will be offered in all buildings on the first day of school.
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Prices |
Breakfast |
Lunch |
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Elementary |
$1.25 |
$2.50 |
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Reduced Price Meals |
$0.30 |
$0.40 |
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Milk Only (all meals) |
$0.50/carton |
$0.50 /carton |
Free/Reduced Application – Apply early, before school starts!
Your Child’s Account
Contact Us!
If you have any other questions or concerns that you would like to share with me, please feel free to call or email. We truly appreciate your business and we look forward to serving your child this school year.
Sincerely, Mary Darnton
Director of Food Service
Jenison & Hudsonville Schools
2018-19 Free-Reduced Application.pdf
