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BLOG BITS from the OFFICE 1/22/10

Good Friday Afternoon!!

NEWS FROM THE OFFICE

Wow…… it has been a fairly quiet news week in the office!!!  NICE, Huh?  Parents just a FYI  from the school nurses (aka Miss Angie and Miss Doni)  please make sure you are reminding your children to wash their hands frequently and try to keep them away from their mouths.  We have hit the stomach flu season hear at Georgetown and we have had quite a few cases this week.  Make sure  to use lots of soap and hand sanitizer!

KINDERGARTEN news…… We now have registration packets available in the office. You may pick one up at any time or you may wait and get one at Kindergarten Round-Up on Tuesday, March 9.  Kindergarten Round-Up will be held at 7:00pm in our Multi-Purpose Room.  If you currently have a Pre-K student you will need to fill out a registration for the office.  These will be coming home from Mrs. Estefan and are printed on a “Yellow” registration form.

DONUT SALE

Miss Becky’s CI class at Georgetown Elementary is selling donuts January 25-27.  The cost is $1. The donuts will be delivered to your child’s classroom on Friday, January 29.  The money raised will help pay for the CI students to participate in a six week gymnastics program.
Please send money to school in an envelope marked donuts with your child’s name and teacher’s name on it.

PE NEWS

Don’t forget about the Hudsonville PE apparel orders that are due on Friday, January 29.  The “Jump Rope for Heart” envelopes are also due on February 15.  If you would like more information on these two events please visit the PE blog at http://mvankoev.edublogs.org

D.E.S.K.

Please take a moment to read the following attachment in regards to an upcoming program that a wonderful Georgetown Father has put in place.  DADS you are going to want to read this!!!  : )

DESK Letter – 1.19.10

COMMUNITY ED NEWS

There are no new activities out this week for Community Ed.  If you are interested in anything please stop by the information rack outside of the Multi-Purpose Room, type in key word “Community Ed” for a  tag on the blog, or visit the community ed website at www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org.

COMMUNITY NEWS

SALAD CITY CLASSIC……  Students, Parents, and fans: “Salad City Classic” annual event will be held this year at Unity Christian High School on Saturday, January 30, with games throughout the day. Admission is free, so come to one game, or all of them. Salad City Classic Shirts will be on sale next week at the high school to raise money for the Haiti Relief Fund.  Be sure to wear your Salad City Classic shirt or your yellow shirt and bring your EAGLE SPIRIT!
The schedule for January 30 is:
9th Girls Basketball – 10:30 AM
9th Boys Basketball – 12:00 noon
JV Girls Basketball – 1:30 PM
JV Boys Basketball – 3:00 PM
Var. Girls Basketball – 5:00 PM
Var. Boys Basketball – 7:00 PM

GEORGETOWN LITTLE LEAGUE…….  Georgetown Little League in-person registration will occur on January 23 from 9 – 1 at the Jenison High School Media Center.  Online registrations are open now and will run through at least February 14 with some divisions having late registration with a $10 late fee until February 28Little League is open to girls who are 5 before 12/31/09 and boys who are 5 before 4/30/10.  If you live north of Port Sheldon and east of 56th Ave , Georgetown Little League is your Little League.  More information is available at www.GeorgetownLL.com or you may call Rob at 437-5054.

HUDSONVILLE LITTE LEAGUE……. Hudsonville Little League Sign-Ups are being held Jan 23, 27, & 30 at Unity Christian High School.  For more information and to PRE-REGISTER, please go to www.hudsonvillelittleleague.com now!!!

Well I think this is it for this week.  Enjoy your weekend!!!

MRS. NURENBERG  : )

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PK and K Round Up: 2010

It is hard to believe that we are getting ready for our newest group of pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students.   It is time for us to get the word out about enrolling children for the 2010-1011 school year.  PK K

If you have a child that will be in PK or K next year, please mark your calendar for          March 9, 2010. There will be the option to attend a day time program at 10 am  (held at Alward, South or Jamestown).  The material will be the same for all schools, simply held at these locations for those that must attend during the day.

  • All schools will host evening Round Ups at 7 pm.
  • Georgetown’s meeting will be in the Multi-Purpose Room.

If you know a neighbor who has an upcoming PK or K child, please encourage them to complete the registration information and health appraisal form.  These forms are turned into the school office.

REGISTRATION PAPERWORK

INFORMATION ABOUT SCREENING (Held on March 16 and 17) AND CURRICULUM PROGRAMS

Mrs. Reagan

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Bustin’ Through Books

bean bagOn February 2, we begin to devote a portion of every day to focused time for reading.  This will be called BUST THROUGH BOOKS BOOT CAMP.

We need your help to get this up and running!  You can help in three different ways:

1.  If you are a DAD, volunteer to spend a day running our boot camp.  It’s easy…and fun.  Requirements:  Sign Up by clicking on this form; Wear Comfy Clothes; Bring your reading material (work and just for fun); SHOW UP WITH A SMILE, sense of humor and your books.  Jeff Wressell, Lily’s Dad, will be heading up the volunteer list.

2.  Donate $1.00 to your child’s classroom.  The money will go toward buying timers and bean bags.  Write:  BUST THROUGH BOOKS on your envelope, along with your child’s name and classroom.  (We will also take used vinyl bean bags and timers)

3.  Donate any well loved books from your home.  We have students who love to learn about non-fiction topics.  If you have any books on the topics listed below, please donate them to our program.  Books can be dropped off in the library with the incredible, wonderful Mrs. VandenBerg!

Science Topics of Study

* Solar System
* Matter
* Animals
* Plants
* Weather
* Rocks/Fossils
* Force and Motion
* Water
* Light/Sound

Social Studies Topics of Study
* Maps/Globes/Flags
* Hudsonville History
* Michigan History
* Early American History: American Indians, Africans, Europeans, Colonization and Settlement, Slavery, French American War
* Bill of Rights, U.S. Constitution
* Geography/Regions (Hudsonville, MI, U.S.)
* Government (local, state, federal)
* Economics
* Civics: citizenship/rules/trade/rights/responsibilities

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Girls on the Run…still time to sign up!

The Georgetown Girls on the Run team will be meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning March 2nd. For more information on the program please visit GOTR.   The coaches this year are Elly Bainbridge and Jennifer Waters.

You can still sign up to participate with the online registration form.  This will be open until January 27, go to www.gotroac.org
GOTR

Girls must be fitted for shoes at a scheduled Shoe Fitting.  Girls can NOT go directly to Gazelle Sports to be fit for their shoes.

We will be holding five shoe fittings once all registration is closed.  These dates/times are ONLY for girls to be fit for shoes, registration will NOT be available.  In order for girls to receive their shoes by the first practice they need to be fit by February 6!

Shoe Fittings:

  1. Wednesday, February 3:  4pm-7:30pm; Holland Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut Drive , Holland , 49424
  2. Thursday, February 4:  4pm-6:60pm;  Grand Haven Center for Women in Transition, 300 N. Ferry, Grand Haven, 49417
  3. Saturday, February 6:   9am-12:30pm;  Holland Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut Drive , Holland , 49424
  4. Wednesday, February 10:  4pm-7:30pm; Grand Haven Center for Women in Transition, 300 N. Ferry, Grand Haven, 49417
  5. Saturday, February 13: 9:30am-1pm; Lakeshore Middle School , 900 S. Cutler St , Grand Haven, 49417

If you have any questions, please e-mail Elly at ellyatlas@sbcglobal.net

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Crossing Guard Needed

Mrs. Jodi Rosekopf has been our crossing guard for the past five months–and she has done an outstanding job!  I have received many compliments about her work and her SMILE as she crosses our children safely each morning and afternoon.

Mrs. Rosekopf’s hours are increasing at her Eagle’s Nest job and as a result, she is looking for a replacement for crossing guard duty.  If you are interested in this position, please contact our office (Mrs. Ripley or Mrs. Nurenberg, 797-9797 x 22401).

Hours for crossing guard duty are as follows:

Morning, 8:25-8:50; Afternoon 3:40-4:00 pm

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Help for Haiti

Many of our families and staff members have connections to the people in Haiti — either through mission trip experiences, social outreach programs or adoption agencies.  We have been asked to seek donations for a medical team that will be leaving with supplies next week.  Haitian Baby

If at all possible, we would like to ask anyone that is able to bring ANY OF THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW for donation to this medical mission.  Dr. Tenhaff, a local doctor with the Georgetown Medical Center, will be participating in this trip and is one of the doctors seeking much needed supplies.

  • Medical Supplies:  antibiotic ointments, gauze, bandaging of any kind, any unused antibiotics (pills) they can use, tylenol, ibuprofen (adults and children)
  • Miscellaneous supplies: sheets, blankets, hand sanitizer, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, diapers, formula
  • Non Perishable: beans and rice (this is the basic staple of the people)

For those who would prefer to donate money, please make checks out to BYRON CENTER BIBLE CHURCH HAITI MISSION.  Checks should be placed in an envelope marked:  HAITI MISSION and sent to the office.  We will make sure that these checks are included with the donated items.  (Dr. Tenhaff attends this church and works directly with the medical clinic in Haiti.)

Thank you for any help you can provide.    If you are interested in following the best site for up to date information about the desperate situation in Haiti, visit the New York Times Lede Blog.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

MLKToday is a federal holiday in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. — an American who fought for civil rights for all citizens of the United States of America.  We remember his accomplishments throughout the year, but give special recognition on the 3rd Monday of January each year.  This date was selected because it is near his birthday, January 15.

To find out more about his life — including his family and unforgettable moments, visit the History Channel. Larry Ferlazzo, one of my favorite twitter teachers, has collected a series of excellent  resources on his site.  Finally, President Obama shared his thoughts about the work of Martin Luther King, Jr. and how we can use this important piece of history to deal with some difficult challenges ahead.

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Pillow Polo: Who are the Champions?

spinning studentIt was an exciting game of Staff vs 5th Graders Pillow Polo Game on Friday.  The staff team is a year older and the 5th graders…still 10 and 11.   This year we managed to recruit Mr. Rob as our goalie, knowing that strategy will need to start giving us an edge against these agile, fast and competitive teams!

It was a close game with some accusations that the staff members were cheating.  Remember when I referenced the word strategy up above? As a disclaimer, I would all to be aware of the “baby rule” which states “…if at anytime, the ball  goes into play near a child under four, the principal must pick up the ball, walk 10 feet and throw the ball toward her team’s goal.” You can find this on page 6,539 in the manual held in the Library of Congress Soccer Section.

Thanks for a fun game 5th graders!  You are an incredible group for us to learn and play with on a daily basis!

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