FRIDAY FEB.

20 2015

Park Elem en tar y

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A Note from Mr. Field:

Title 1 Funds Making a Difference!

IMPORTANT DATES:
Dear Parents,
Fri. Feb. 27
Fri. Feb 27

Tues. March 3

You may or may not be aware that our school benefits each year from federal

5th Grade to
Symphony

Title 1 funding. These funds are allocated to our school to help all students who

Be the One Wear your T-Shirt

Day!
Kindergarten
Round-Up 7PM

need help academically. Each year the majority of these funds are used to provide
additional paraprofessional support to assist our teachers in the classroom, or
outside of the classroom, with providing necessary intervention for students in the
core academic areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. Title 1 funds have also

Parent Teacher
Conferences

been allocated in our building over the years to provide students additional

Sat. Mar. 14

Park Carnival

We feel very fortunate to have this additional funding and the wonderful learning

Mar. 30-Apr. 2

Book Fair

opportunities it creates for students.

April 3-12

Spring Break

Tues. April 21

5th Gr. Camp

Meeting

Wed. May 6-9

5th Gr. Camp

Mar. 10 /11/12

technology (iPods, iPads, Macbook Airs) as well as before and after school tutoring.

If youd like to learn more about Title 1 and the way we use these funds at Park
Elementary, please feel free to stop by the office during conference week on
Tuesday, March 10 from 6-6:30pm.

Kindergarten Forms for 2015/16 are

in the office or online! Pick one up
today!

Have a great week!

Brian Field

From the Art Room...

Our 15th Annual District Art Show will be here before you know it....be sure to save the date! Each year our Elementary, Middle, and High
School Art teachers collectively select hundreds of the very best works of art created by our talented students for one of the best student art
shows you will ever view. Save the date now - you won't want to miss this spectacular show!

Districtwide Hudsonville Student Art Show

Hudsonville City Hall open weekdays 8-5April 20, 2015 - April 28, 2015
Park Artist Reception Night will be on Tuesday April 28 from 5:30-7:30pm,
Everyone is invited to attend the reception between these times and enjoy viewing the great variety of artwork. For more information on the
different school reception times and to see a video from last years show please visit ourHudsonville Art Program Blogor myblogfor a link.
When we get back from Spring Break special invites will be sent home with the individual students who have an art piece featured in the art
show. Anyone interested in volunteering with some of the preparations would be GREATLY appreciated. I will be needing this extra help
starting anytime next week through April 16. Please email me to set up a time if you are available to help before, after or during the school
day! aanders3@hpseagles.net or amandaandersonart.blogspot.com
Thanks again for all your support!
Needed! Old

- Mrs.

Anderson

wire pliers and wire

scrapes for a wire
project. Thank you!

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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

*These activities and promotions are NOT sponsored by Hudsonville Public Schools. Activities and promotions are posted as a service to the HPS Community.

Our Miles of Smiles (MOS) mobile dental unit is scheduled to be in Allendale School District March, April and May of the 2014-2015 school
year. Our mobile dental unit provides free, preventive and restorative dental services for financially-qualifying children. The forms can
be accessed on our website: http://www.miottawa.org/dental.

Help Wanted: Hudsonville Public School Bus Drivers! The position is for a substitute bus driver, part time up to 25 hours per week.
Applications are available on our website or at the Bus Garage ~ 3550 Allen ST.
Register now for the new Hudsonville Youth Lacrosse boys 3rd-4th grade spring team. Information and registration at hudslax.com. Girls
welcome.
February 21, 2015 Come try hockey for FREE on Sat. February 21 Event takes place at Georgetown Ice Arena 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. To register, please
visit tryhockeyforfree.com
Friday February 27, COMMUNITY DINNER & FEEDING AMERICA FOOD TRUCK at, GUMchurch (Georgetown United Methodist) will host a
community dinner and Feeding America food distribution. There is no charge for any part of this event and everyone is invited! Both the community dinner
and the food distribution begin at 6pm. Plus, a group of youth and adults from GUMchurch will be taking part in a 30 Hour Famine while helping out with
dinner and the food truck! For more info, go to www.GUMonline.org or call 616-669-0730 GUMchurch (Georgetown United Methodist Church) is located at
2766 Baldwin Street in Jenison, Michigan.
Community Easter Egg Hunt Kids up to 10 yrs old! Gather prize-filled eggs! SEARCH FOR ONE OF THREE GRAND PRIZE EGGS! Saturday, April 4,
2015 @ 10am Hughes Park - 40th Avenue, Hudsonville The event is FREE; however, if you are able to make a voluntary donation, all proceeds will go to
Helen DeVos Childrens Hospital. There will be a short presentation hosted by The Critter Barn before the Easter Egg Hunt. Any questions, please call RE/
MAX Grand Valley - 669-0990
HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH CONSIGNMENT SALE
March 27 & 28(infant & children's clothing, accessories, & more) Mark your calendars the Holy Cross Consignment Sale is coming soon! It will beFriday,
March 27 from 9:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.and ahalf price sale on Saturday, March 28 from 9:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.If you have kids clothing, toys, etc. to sell and
you are interestedin being a seller, please fill out the'Seller Application'and return it to the church office,1481 Baldwin Street,Jenison, MI 49428. Also,
print off the'Seller Instruction Packet'for your reference on how to prepare your sale items properly.This information is located on our
websiteatholycrossjenison.org/#/events. If you have any questions, please contact Shawn Smith at 457-2420 oroffice@holycrossjenison.org. Proceeds
from the sale will help support the Family, Children, & Youth Ministries at Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
June 15-19 CAMP INVENTION IS WHERE BIG IDEAS BECOME THE NEXT BIG THING! In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of
Fame, Hudsonville Christian School ispleased to offer Camp Invention program to children entering grades one through six on June 15-19. Participants will
build, enhance and upgrade their very own freestyle racing cart and prototype their own new product. They will take apart broken appliances and create a
physical video game model, construct super-structure mega-towers, assemble out-of-this-world space rockets and so much more! Register on or before
March20, 2015 to receive $25 OFF the base price of $220. Availability is limited, so visit www.campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332 to secure your
childs spot today! If you have any questions about the program at HCS, please call or email Sharon Leerar (915-1861 or sleerar@4hcs.org). If you would
like a glimpse of what camp is about go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQLf1EU61Mg&sns=em/
Big Summer Fun at Camp Blodgett! Affordable for every budget~ Fees based on household size/income and include everything ~ Sliding Scale Fee starts at
$40Discounts available to all! ~ Early Registration Discount of $10 ~ Good Student Discounts of up to $20 Includes transportation & meals ~ Check-in/out
either in Grand Rapids or at the camp ~ Three delicious nutritious meals + snack Fun Themed Sessions for ages 8-13 ~ Animal Planet, Challenge Week,
Stars & Stripes, Talent Week, Superheroes, Wild West Week - Superheroes, Wild West Week - call or check website for detailsRegister at Camp Blodgett
TODAY for Best Price and Selection 1545 Buchanan Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 www.campblodgett.org 616-940-9874
Annual Spring/Summer Children's Clothing Sale: Mark your calendars for our Spring/Summer Children's Clothing on Saturday, March 7
from 9AM to Noon at Heritage Christian School. We are looking forward to a great selection of clothing, sports equipment, indoor/outdoor toys,
and of course BAKED GOODS!
Borculo Chris,an School Spring Kids Clothing & Toy Sale will be held on Saturday, March 14 from 9am noon at the school - 6830 96th Ave., Zeeland. If
you are interested in being a seller, please contact us at bcsclothingsale@borculochrschool.org for more informa,on. Hope to see you there!

HUDSONVILLE COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Girls Volleyball Lego Engineering Jr. Dance Clinic Jr. Robotics Learn to Skate/Rollerblade Learn to
Ice Skate Intro to Hockey Gymnastics/Dance/Cheer Indoor Soccer Boater Safety Home Alone
Class Babysitting Class Baseball Clinics Click here to register and view the latest offerings with class
descriptions, dates, and cost.

Hudsonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age height, weight, marital status, handicap, disability, or limited English proficiency in any of its programs or
activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Personnel Director, Hudsonville Public Schools 3886 VanBuren, Hudsonville, MI 49426 (616) 669-174