FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

2015

Park Elem en tar y

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IMPORTANT DATES:
Tues. Oct. 27

Turkey Trot

Tues.Oct. 27

Fundraiser Pick-up
6-8PM

Thurs. Oct. 29

Fall Parties

Thurs. Oct. 29

All School Skate 6:30

Terry Hall

Fri. Oct. 30

No School for Students

Nov. 2-6

BookFair

Nov. 9,11,12

Parent/Teacher Conf.

A note from Mr. Field:

Supporting our 5th Grade Safeties
Dear Parents,
Our 5th grade students take great pride and ownership in their roles
as 5th Grade Safeties. Each month, on a rotation, students from our
fifth grade classrooms have the opportunity to serve as safeties to help
our walkers cross the roads safely both in the morning before school
and after school. We are continually revising our processes to help both
our walkers and our parents who are driving, to exit our parking lot
most safely and efficiently.
Starting this Monday, Oct. 26, we are going to be further refining our
process by adding two Yield signs and a white Yield Line-- to indicate
a safe stopping distance for cars so that safeties can allow children to
cross. Heres where we need your help: If you are walking your child
home, please follow the sidewalk and if you are driving your child home
after school, please take notice of the new Yield signs and yield if
students are present. This will provide a safe distance for our safeties to
allow students to cross.
Thank you for your support!

Brian Field
From the Gym
This month we are working on our soccer skills. Dribbling passing and shooting have been the main skills we focus on
while being mindful not to use our toes. The kids have done a great job translating these skills into play and have
improved throughout the unit. Our next subject will be nutrition. This will coincide with our PE cares food drive. Look for a
handout to come home with your students in the near future.
Next Tuesday, Oct. 27th is the Turkey Trot Fun Run. If your family missed the sign up deadline dont worry, you can still
sign up at the event the day of. Gates open at 4:30 and races begin at 5:00. In responding to parent concerns, there
will be a new pick up system for children after they finish their respective races. Please read about this in the packets
which were sent home Thursday. We are asking all participants to wear their Turkey trot shirt to school on Tuesday.
Please remember to send gym shoes every day. It is very confusing to remember which special your child has each day
and it will only get more difficult as we get into holiday breaks and snow days. Getting into that routine will help. 3,4,and
5th graders participation grades are dependent upon having their shoes.
Yours in Health,

Mr. Beimers

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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.

HUDSONVILLE COMMUNITY EDUCATION

HEAT Swim team registration is now open here is the link
for the swim team registration and info: HEAT swimming
lesson registrations are now open, with some weekday
opportunities We also will begin an adult water aerobics
class on Monday October 12th at the instructional pool,
patrons should park in the visitors section and check in at
the main office to get into the High School First class is
free! Class dates are Monday and Wednesday 11am Water Aerobics (55 minutes) in shallow & deep water with
members wearing life belts.
12 pm - Water Exercises (55 minutes) in shallow water
only.
Cost for drop-in classes:
Please pay at the pool office on day of class.
Age 60 plus: $2,
59 & under: $4
Questions? - Please call Ian Kobes, Aquatics Director, at
669-1510, ext. #20243
~LEGO CLASSES~
After School Engineering Classes using LEGO bricks,
Battery Packs, Motors & Remote Control
In our classes, students use custom model plans to learn
about and build educational models including motorized
machines, using LEGO bricks. Our classes are designed
to be fun, incorporate learning across the spectrum of
S.T.E.M subjects, and inspire creativity, problem solving,
and teamwork while using LEGO bricks, motors and
battery packs for hands on learning.
Air-Land Express!
Take to the Sky! Set sail on the water! Build your own air
show in our Bricks 4 Kidz Air-Land Express class. Using
Lego bricks, batteries, and motors, kids build helicopter
models, sail boats, and more! They will have lots of fun as
they learn what makes each machine unique and how it
moves, exploring concepts such as buoyancy, propulsion,
lift, and g-forces, all while building models made from Lego
bricks!
LEGO ENGINEERING Classes Grades 1- 5
Cost:
$54 for 4 week class
Time: 3:50 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Park - Nov. 6 - Dec. 4 - Fridays
LEGO is a registered trademark of the LEGO Group of
companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse
our programs or our web site.

Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore: Spooky Science

Become a mad scientist with a STEM based program presented by
Girls Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore! Where: Georgetown United
Methodist Church, 2766 Baldwin St., Jenison, MI 49428 When:
Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 28 Time: 6 p.m. - 8
p.m. Cost: $20 program fee. includes 2016 membership Please RSVP
by Monday, October 26 by contacting Jennifer Baker at
jbaker@gsmists.org or Kiandra Williams at kwilliams@gsmists.org

We are looking to grow our 3rd grade Brownie Troop. Girl

Scouts do more than sell cookies. We make new friendships,
learn valuable skills, participate in community service projects,
and most importantly have fun! We meet every other
Wednesday from 6:30-7:30pm. Please contact Kendra Lowing
at 669-3530 or kendra.lowing@gmail.com for more information
Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry in Jenison Oct. 23
On Friday October 23, 2015 GUMchurch (Georgetown United
Methodist) will host a Feeding America Food Mobile Food Pantry and
Community Picnic beginning at 6pm. Free food for anyone who comes
to get it. Dinner and all pantry items are available at no charge and
without any sort of proof of need to anyone who comes to get them. If
you think some extra groceries can help you out, then we do too! For
more info, visit www.GUMonline.org or call 616-669-0730

Door Maze at VRC October 31st, 6:30-8:00PM Vriesland

Reformed Church 6839 byron Road, Zeeland, MI Invite your Friends
and Families! Visit over 30 decorated doors inside VRCfor candy and
then head to the gym for snacks, games, and a photo booth.
Appropriate costumes, please (hint:Sports, Disney, storybook
characters)
Community Wide Trunk or Treat Event: Free: Sat. October 24,
5-6:30 pm. Covenant Community Church 4276 Baldwin St,
Hudsonville: treats, simple games, Fire Engine & Rescue vehicles to
visit, Stay warm and dry while having fun! Donuts and hot cider.
Indoor treat stations. Bring friends and family. All are welcome. For
more information:covenantchurch4055@sbcglobal.net
or call Church office:616-669-6684
Join the Fun at Bible Club!
Bible Club Ministries International of Western Michigan offers free
Bible Clubs to elementary school students. Clubs are held once a
week after school (except for Park Elementary- see details below). For
an enrollment form and details please contact the Bible Club office at
(616) 457-3840 or bcmintwm@sbcglobal.net. The Club takes place
on: Mondays, off school property, during recess (grades 2-5)
Youre Invited!to Woven by LoveWoven by Love is a weekend
retreat created for adoptive moms by adoptive moms.Connect Meet
other moms in all stages of the adoption process. Listen, laugh, cry
and be encouraged by each others experiences Equip Gain a better
understandingof the heart and needs ofyour children. Leave
withnew tools and renewedmotivation for taking care ofyourself and
the little ones inyour home. Refresh Spend some time on aminimama vacation. Restup and breathe deeplyas were reminded of
ourpurpose and identity inChrist. *Please register by October 15.
Retreat weekend is January 29-31, 2016. Gull Lake Ministries located
between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, MI For more information:
wovenbylove.orgfacebook- Woven by Love Email:
retreat.wbl@gmail.com

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