FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

2016

Park Elem en tar y

A Note from Mr. Field:
Dear Parents,

IMPORTANT DATES:
M-F Sept. 26

Can Drive

Mon. Oct. 3

Hearing
Screening

Tues. Oct. 4

Vision
Screening

Fri. , Oct. 7

Hudsonville
Home Coming
HEF Fun Night
@ 4:30 Mr. Field in
Dunk Tank @ 5:10

Fri. Oct 14

Early release
day 12:15

Its hard to believe that it is already the end of

the 3rd week of school. Time truly does fly
when youre having fun and we are! As this
school year gets rolling you may be hearing
terms at home like better together and
Super Switch and you might be
wondering What are these things? What
do they mean?
Better Together #pesbettertogether is our
school theme this year. We kicked this theme
off during the first week of school with a read
aloud of the book Swimmy by Leo Lionni.
The basic idea behind this theme is that we as
a school are better when we work together.
This theme of teamwork has also been carried
into classroom team building of classroom
communities. Our staff have truly embraced
this theme at each grade level by working
collaboratively to provide your children with
high quality differentiated instruction. As a
grade level team they are meeting students at
their individual academic levels and
supporting them to grow further.
Super Switch is a term that we are using for
two 30 minute periods that happen during
your childs school day. We have one 30
minute Math Super Switch and one 30
minute Reading Super Switch each day.
During these times, students are grouped
with other students from their grade level
and receive just right instruction at their
level in math or reading. Students and staff
are enjoying this time to work together in
small groups that have instruction that is
tailored specifically to students needs.
If youd like to learn more about our school
theme or our Super Switch schedule, please
check in with your childs teacher or stop by
my office.
Have a wonderful weekend I look forward
to seeing MANY of you at the Color Run
tonight!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Mr. Field

#pesbettertogether

From the Gym:

We are off and running! Our Park
team has been doing a great job so
far with working together and
treating each other the way they
want to be treated while we play in
the gym. Theyre proving every day
that we are #pesbettertogether.
For the next couple of
times your 2-5 graders come to PE,
they will be doing fitness testing.
These tests are not intended to
compare children to each other,
they are meant to establish a
personal best record that the kids
can work to improve on
throughout the year. Please make
sure they come ready to do their
best wearing appropriate clothing
and gym shoes. We encourage the
children to bring gym shoes every
day so that way if they confuse the
rotation they will still be able to get
full participation credit.
If you are on facebook,
please like our PE facebook page. I
will be using this to communicate
the days your child has gym, to
make order forms available online,
share events like turkey trot and to
share pictures of the awesome
things your kids are doing in the
gym. I will no longer be using my
blog as this page does everything
my blog did but more efficiently.
https://m.facebook.com/
HPSParkPE/
Turkey trot information is
coming home this week with your
kids. The Turkey Trot is a fun run for
the whole community. The entry
deadline is Friday October 7th.
Hope to see everyone there!
As always thank you for the
honor of teaching you children!
Yours In Health,

Brad Beimers

PE Teacher
Park Elementary

PG 2

Quick reminder that students are

unsupervised before 8:30AM each
morning. Please do not drop off your
child prior to this time without an
appointment. Thank you!

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5TH GRADE CAN DRIVE

Starting Monday, Sept.26-30, Park
School will be having a Can/Bottle Drive.
All of the proceeds raised will go to help
reduce the cost of 5th grade camp.
The winning K-4 class will have a fun filled
hour with the winning 5th grade class. The
actual activity/prize will be announced at a
later date.
Dont forget to bring in your bottles and
cans to school to help your class win and
to help out our 5th graders!!!

The 5th Annual HEF Family Fun Fest Fundraiser

has been scheduled for Friday, October 7
Homecoming from 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Eagles
Stadium. Mr. Field will be in the dunk tank at
5:10pm! The activities will take place before the
home Varsity football game against Rockford and
include dunking your teacher or principal in one
of our dunk tanks, showing off your football
throwing skills, bouncing around in the bounce
house, getting your face painted, 50/50 raffle and
much more. Buy your raffle tickets at any home
game or the Administration Offices for your
chance to win this great prize. This event is
sponsored by the Hudsonville Education
Foundation and all proceeds will be used to fund
grants for resources and innovations that! directly
enhance the education of our students in
Hudsonville Public Schools.

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.

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.

Farmgirl Flea Market- Fall 2016 When: Saturday, September 24

Where: Hudsonvile Fairgrounds Time: 8am-4pm Join us for a fun,
family event including vintage and antiques items, furniture,
repurposed, fresh farm picked, handmade items, rusty treasures,
food trucks, bluegrass music & more. Come out and meet Robbie
Wolfe from "American Pickers" too. $5 admission; kids 12 and
under are free.
Baton Twirling Classes Dates: Tuesdays, beginning September 27,
2016 and ending December 20, 2016 Times: Ages 4-7, 6:15-7:00
p.m. Ages 8-16, 7:00-7:45 p.m. Registration: On September 27,
2016 at the first class
Location: The Hall at Overisel Reformed Church, 4201 47th Street,
Holland, Michigan, 49423 Cost: $7/week to be paid at each class.
$5 registration fee to be paid at first class. Batons will be available
for purchase at class for $26. Payment plans available. Trophies,
medals, and ribbons available to earn! There is the opportunity to
be in parades and a competition! Questions? Call (616) 460-1747,
email athleticsens@aol.com, or visit us on our website at
www.athleticsensations.com https://www.facebook.com/
HPSParkPE/
Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast Saturday, October 1st 7AM-11AM
Station 1 1415 44th St, Jenison. Parking available across the street
at Jenison Bible Church. ~All you can eat pancakes and sausage.~
Donations accepted All proceeds will be split to support two of our
brothers Al Feenstra Sr. and Barry Lambers who are undergoing
medical treatments.
The Heritage Christian School Fall Children's Clothing Sale will be
held on Saturday, October 1 from 9:00 - 12:00. Items include
infant to teen clothing, winter coats/gear, outdoor/indoor toys,
books, games, shoes, baby equipment, maternity, and more.
Delicious baked goods are also for sale! Located in the gym at
Heritage Christian at 6340 Autumn Dr., Hudsonville. Hope to see
you there!
Todd Wenzels Urban Hay Day kicks off the fall season
Saturday, October 15 from 11am-4pm located at
Gemmens Home and Hardware (3488 Kelly Street) and
Farmers Co-op (3302 Prospect Street). Urban Hay Day is
designed to bring the orchard experience and favorite fall
activities to the City for all ages. The planning team is
continuing to seek volunteers for the event. Event details
are listed at www.UrbanHayDay.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