FRIDAY, APRIL 15

2016

Park Elem en tar y

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Important dates:
Mon. April 25

Park Elementarys Art

Reception 5:30-7:30

April 29th

CI Field Trip to
Grandville

May 4-6

5th Gr Camp

Wed. May 11

4th grade Symphony

Link-up

Thurs. May 19

1st grade Zoo Field

Trip

Thurs. May 26

2nd grade Field Trip

Recycling Center

Tues. May 31

Kinder to Teusinks

Fri. June 3

Upper CI and Lunch

Buddies to Hughes
Park

Fri. June 10

5th Grade Honors

9AM

Fri. June 10

All School Picnic more

info to come..

A note from Mr. Field:

M-Step Testing
Dear Parents,
The busy spring season is definitely
upon us! As students' home lives are
ramping up with sport seasons and
extra curricular activities, our school
busy season is in full swing as well.
In these weeks following spring break
until May 20th our 3rd-5th grade
students will be taking the state
assessment (M-Step).
M-Step Testing Days:
5th Grade M-Step Testing
April 12, 13, 14- April 19, 20, 21
3rd Grade M-Step Testing
April 26, 27, 28
4th Grade M-Step Testing
May 10, 12 - May 17, 18, 19
*Please make every effort to have your
children attend school on these days

Secure Entry Update:

Just a reminder when dropping
your child off in the morning
they will go directly to their
playground to line up with their
class. The first bell rings at
8:45AM. If your child is an
upper el student you may want
to drop off past the office
doors as this is closer to the
playground area for 3rd-5th
grades.
We appreciate the team effort
in keeping our children safer!

This can often be a time where

students' anxieties are risen and
because of this our staff is
intentionally keeping this testing time
"low-key" and we are continually
sharing with students that we are
proud of them for putting forth their
best personal effort each day. Please
pass along our praise to our 3rd-5th
grade students!
Have a great weekend,

Brian Field

From the Gym:

During the month of April we
will be doing our bowling
unit. We will be focused on
proper grip, arm swing and
footwork. The kids will still
need their gym shoes
because we will be jogging
in preparation for the mile
run fitness test, which will
happen in May.
I have started a Park Phys.
Ed. Facebook page. On that
page I will be releasing all
documents and order forms
as well as which classes
have PE on a daily basis. I
will also post any cool PE
related pictures. So check it
out on Facebook at https://
www.facebook.com/
HPSParkPE/
Have a great weekend!
Brad Beimers
Physical Education
Park Elementary

Classroom Placement Forms:

Classroom placement forms are now
available in the office for the
2016-2017 school year. As always
your childs current teacher will be
recommending the right fit for each
students classroom placement next
year. If you would like to add
additional input please use these
forms to do so. All forms must be
returned by April 22.

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Community Events
These activities and promotions are NOT sponsored by Hudsonville Public Schools. Activities and promotions are posted as a service to theHPS Community

Once Upon A Dream Princess Parties if hosting Frozen Heart, an Ice Skating Adventure at Georgetown Ice Center on April 23 at
4:30pm. The cost is $10 per person. Come see the Frozen Sisters as they share their fun-filled story, and get a chance to skate and
take a photo with them! For questions or more information please call 662-2800.
Jamestown Memorial Day Parade Parade starts promptly @ 10:00 a.m. - Monday, May 30, 2016
Lineup @ 8:30 a.m. @ Jamestown Baptist Church, 2472 Quincy The parade ends at Riley Street Middle School parking lot.
Youre Invited to Participate! - Prizes, Prizes, Prizes! Prizes awarded in the following categories: Walkers / Bikes, Skateboards, Roller
Blades /Walking Floats / Motorized Floats / Animals / Tractors / Antique Cars
Judging 9:00 -9:20 a.m. The following four awards will be given for each of the above categories:
Most Creative / Most Patriotic / Vintage / Judges Choice All Children participating in the parade will get a treat at our special General
Store located in the Riley Street Middle School parking lot after they finish the parade.
Saturday, April 23, 2016 10:00 am to Noon MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION & FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST @ Hager Park Church is
partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to provide a Mobile Food Distribution. The food distribution will take place at Hager
Park Churchs parking lot, located at 2635 Bauer Road in Jenison. 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. We are
also providing a FREE pancake breakfast!
SENIOR ALL NIGHTER SCRAP METAL DRIVE
Spring is in the air!!! Anyone who is anxious or excited about spring cleaning and arent sure how to dispose of unwanted metal items,
keep in mind that the Senior All Nighter Committee is putting on a Scrap Metal Drive.
ELITE DISPOSAL is donating a 40 yard dumpster and will place it in the High school (pool) parking lot along 32nd Ave. We will start
collecting items Friday 4/15 4-8pm and Saturday 4/16 8am-2pm.
All types of scrap metal will be taken which also includes appliances; washer, dryer, stove, freezer, refrigerator, air conditioner, hot water
heater and lawnmowers, nothing is too big or too small. We will also take any pop cans and bottles that you just plain want to get rid of.
***No every day trash please.

Community Education:
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.

Innovation in Education Award

Four years ago the Hudsonville Education Foundation (HEF) approved the Innovation in Education Award. This
award is intended for an individual or group of individuals who exhibits a passion for innovation and directly impacts
students in the Hudsonville Public School District. Recipients of the award could include teachers, administrators,
employees, and volunteers.
Nominations for the Innovation in Education Award are being accepted April 1- May 2, 2016. The HEF Board will
review the nominations and the $500 award will be delivered to the winning nominee(s) at our welcome back
celebration in August.
Submit a nomination here