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A Note From Mr. Field:

Parks Power Words- Bringing Important Vocabulary to Life!
Dear Parents,
You may have heard your children talking about, (or even singing the jingle to!) some of our new Parks
Power Words. These are some exciting new words that our staff is introducing to students each week.
The words weve chosen as Parks Power Words are the most commonly used verbs that our children
will encounter as they read text and answer questions. To help expand our students vocabulary and
familiarize them with these important words, we are introducing one new word each week. Teachers are
taking a few minutes each day to engage students in activities to learn about the word and what it means.
Each Friday we also play the next weeks words jingle on the PA when we announce the WOW winners to
get kids excited about the new word.
The words weve covered so far this year are: describe, identify retell, compare, contrast and next weeks word
is: distinguish. Just click on any of these words if youd like to hear their catchy jingles!
Its already been exciting to watch our students take their new learning of these words and apply to the
subjects theyre learning. If youd like to learn more about our Parks Power Words, please feel free to stop
by, or give me a call at 616-669-1970.
Have a wonderful extended weekend!
Brian Field

Art News:

Its all about Clay.

Clay has been all the buzz in Art! The tactile, hands on problem solving qualities of clay are unique and I am so happy our classes
can experience this medium. Classes are working on their projects in one of these six stages: Slip, Wet/Plastic, Leather hard, Bone
Dry, Bisque Ware, and Glazed Ware. We cant wait for you to see them!
5th graders are designing their own tiny fairy/hobbit/troll/dream house for their clay projects. Hopeful they will be used to grow
wheatgrass, chia seeds, moss or other plants in or on their house like the Austrian artist Hundertwasser. Some 5th graders
proposed different project plans with drawings and thoughts on construction and are building more traditional looking houses or
masks.
4th graders are making their very own Stillwater panda sculpture from the book Zen Shorts by Jon J. Muth.
3rd graders are about ready to glaze their coiled tops of their cupcake containers inspired by the artist Wayne Thiebaud.
2nd graders are making clay birds inspired by the artist John James Audubon. They are comparing the North American
Whooping Crane to the Japanese Red Crowned crane. They have learned a lot about these birds habitat and migrations patterns as
we are pinching and pulling clay in making these fantastic birds.
1st graders are now glazing their pinch pot tea bowls and have been learning about tea bowls and ceremonies in Korea, China and
Japan. We hope to have some kind of tea ceremony when our bowls are all done. Anyone having knowledge or experience to share
with these first grade classes on tea ceremonies please let me know!
Kindergartners created texture clay pendants that have been glazed and are waiting for other projects to be ready to join them in
the kiln. They are now drawing a red fire monkey for the Chinese New Year which is on Monday, Feb. 8.
Thank you again to our Park Parents Club for giving our students the opportunity to experience this medium with the funds to
purchase our own kiln two years ago! On a side note we can always use ziplock baggies of any size to keep our projects fresh.
Check out the art blog for pictures of these projects posted! amandaandersonart.blogspot.com
Mrs. Amanda Anderson

FRIDAY, FEB. 5

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Important dates:
Mon. Feb 8-9

Winter Break - No School

Sat. Feb. 13

Father/Daughter Bowling

Mon. Feb 15-19

Classroom Box Top contest

Fri. Feb. 19

Free Popcorn Day!

Tue. Feb. 23

Parent Club Meeting 9AM Dr Ceglarek/ Mr.

Briggs speaking

HUDSONVILLE COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Please see the Hudsonville Community

Education link on the schools website at
www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org or call
669-7747, ext. #3 for information regarding
all the activities being offered.

Register now for Hudsonville Youth Boys Lacrosse!

Open to boys in 3rd -8th grade. Go to hudslax.com for
more info and to register for competitive lacrosse spring
teams.

The Hudsonville Athletic Boosters are presenting the

GMB/ Eagle 5k on March 26, 2016 at 9am. The event will
take place at Hudsonville High School with a NEW route
running through the city of Hudsonville. Special guest speaker
this year will be Jim Dreyer speaking at 8:30am in the gym.
This year we are proud to have Jim Dreyer as our guest
speaker prior to the race. The open water, Jim's greatest fear
since a childhood near-drowning, has become the playing field
for much of his unprecedented athletic success. Controlling
fear and harnessing "Cornerstone Strength in the Face of
Burden" is the subject of his inspirational presentations on the
speaker's circuit.
.. Be sure to sign up on line at www.classicrace.com and visit
our website www.hudsonville5k.com for more information.
Online registration is only way to sign up for this race. Be
sure to check out and LIKE our Facebook page (Eagle 5k race
sponsored by GMB) also for all updates.

On Saturday, February 20, we are hosting an awesome

fundraiser for the HHS Musical, "The Wizard of OZ": a
CHARACTER LUNCH (catered by Yesterdog of Eastown)
with the Cast of OZ! Come meet Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman,
Lion, The Wizard, The Ozians, and of course, THE
MUNCHKINS!!! We have middle school and elementary
students playing munchkins from Baldwin, South, Jamestown,
Forest Grove, Park, Alward, Bauer, and Georgetown-it is very
exciting indeed!!! We would love to have as many families
from your school join us on February 20 at the HS Main
Campus Cafeteria!
Tickets can be purchased until Friday, February 12 in the HS

Riley Street Middle School is putting together a production of "Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr."
This production is going onstage on April 22 and 23. A chorus of elementary students will be included in the production. If you
are interested in your child(ren) participating in this production, auditions are on Saturday, February 20th in the RMS Band Room
between 3:00 - 6:30 p.m. To sign up for an audition, you need to visit this website: http://bit.ly/1UNM1Ir. Important information
and required audition forms are in the attached PDF file. Contact Mrs. Maurice (smauric@hpseagles.net) if you have any questions.

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