FRIDAY, DEC.

2016

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IMPORTANT DATES:
Fri. Dec. 2

Early Release Day

12:15PM

Dec. 7 & 8

Elf Factory

Tues., Dec. 13

Holiday Concert

Thurs. Dec. 29 - Jan. 2

Winter Break

Jan. 3

School Wide Can

Drive

From the Art Room:

I want to thank everyone for the support of the
Square 1 Art fundraiser. Drum roll please....
4th grade won the competition this year with
the most orders! They will get to do an extra
clay project after the first of the year.
Congratulations 4th graders!
The Square 1 Art orders should be arriving
soon. They will be sent home with your child
unless otherwise arranged. If you have
questions regarding The Square One Art
please call Deb in the office.

A Note from Mr. Field:

Dear Parents,
I hope that you each enjoyed some quality family time over
Thanksgiving break with your
families. Thank you again for
your support of our PE Cares
Can Drive. As a result of your
giving, our school brought in
2,680 items (a new school
record!) that went to help
families in our community!
As the calendar now flips to
December we are busy gearing
up for the next holiday and how
we can incorporate our better
together theme into the
Christmas season. As a way
spread hope, and provide a
hands on opportunity for our
students to live out our theme
our school is adopting two local
families to provide them with
Christmas presents.
In our lobby you will see a Christmas tree with several ornaments
on it. Each ornament has an item that can be purchased for a family. If
youd like to participate please take an ornament (take the top tag with
you) and fill out the second tag to leave in the office. Once you have
purchased and wrapped the gift please attach the tag to the gift and
return it to the office by Wednesday, December 14. Thank you for
considering partnering with us to live out our better together theme
and support those in our community during this holiday season.
Have a wonderful weekend,

Welcome Mrs. Dombrowski!

I began maternity this past Wednesday. I am
so happy to have Karen Dombrowski filling in
for me. Karen shared with the students they
can call her Mrs. D. Mrs. D was a former
teacher at Bauer. Most currently she
completed a long term sub position in the 4th
grade at Bauer and has taught some art classes
at the Homeschool Center Building.

Mrs. D will be doing the clay unit with our students when we get
back from break. We are in need of paper bowls for our clay projects
this year for ALL of the 4th and 5th graders. If you are able to donate
some it would be greatly appreciated!!
I am planning on being back January 25. I'm excited to see the
fabulous art the kids worked hard on when I am away and I look
forward to creating more with your amazing kids.
May everyone have a Blessed Holiday Season!

Mrs. Anderson

Park Music Notes:

Our Park Elementary Holiday concert is on Tuesday, December 13th at Fellowship Reformed Church.
We will be sending a letter home next week with more details but here are the important times to remember:
K, 1st & 2nd arrive at 6pm. The doors will not open before 6pm. Students should be downstairs in their room with their
teacher by 6:15. The concert starts at 6:30pm and will finish around 7pm.
3rd, 4th & 5th arrive at 7:15pm Students should go downstairs in their room with their teacher. Concert starts at 7:30pm
and will finish around 8pm.
Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions. jsheckle@hpseagles.net

Mr. Sheckler
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.
Elementary Ski and Snowboarding Club: The Hudsonville Ski and Board Club would like to invite students, siblings and parents of HPS
Elementary Schools to purchase discount ski club cards to Bittersweet Ski Resort in Otsego. These cards allow discounted rates on lift
tickets and rentals. Monday is the official HPS club day, and we invite you to bring the family to Bittersweet for some fun with other HPS
families. Discount prices are also good everyday of the week after 3:30pm. Pick up information in the office.

HPS Early Childhood Programs - Parent

Information/Registration Night
This is for the 2017-2018 School Year and 2017
Summer Program Information/Registration Night:
Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the Early Childhood
Center from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Early Childhood Center is
located at: 5535 School Ave. (main entrance off
Madison Ave.) Programs include: 3 and 4 year old
Preschool, Young Fives, Before/After School Care, and
Summer Care.
*This is a chance to gather information about the
programs, meet staff, and visit the preschool
classrooms. There is no formal presentation; feel free
to come anytime between 6:00-8:00 p.m. Children are
welcome and activities will be provided.
Registration forms accepted that evening with a $40.00
registration fee per child. Enrollment fills quickly. For
more information, please call the Early Childhood
office at 616-797-0842, ext. 1.
Free & Reduced Breakfast and Lunch Available!
Did you know that our school offers free and reduced breakfast and
lunch? Did you know that approximately 1 out of every 4 students at
Park qualifies? If you have not done so yet, please take a minute and fill
out the form at www.lunchapp.com. This is the quickest and easiest way
to get all of your information processed. If youd like help filling out this
application on line, please call (669-1970) or stop by the office.

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.

THE NUTCRACKER Presented by Michigan Ballet Academy

and Artistic Director, Nikoloz Makhateli Friday, December 2 at
7:30 pm Saturday, December 3 at 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm Sunday,
December 4 at 2:30 pm Special Character Tea, Sunday at 1:00
pm
At the Jenison Fine Arts Center Purchase Tickets at
www.MichiganBallet.org 2 & under Free | 2-12 $12 | 13 and up
$18 Character Tea $10/$15 Hudsonville School Students
purchase Student Tickets for only $10 each ~ Use code HPS10
Join the Fun at Bible Club!
Enjoy a Bible story, songs, prizes and more! Bible Club
Ministries of Western Michigan offers a free after school Bible
Club to elementary students. Clubs are held once a week on
Mondays during lunchtime in the Mobile Classroom.
Enrollment forms are available in your school's office or you
may contact Bible Club at (616) 457-3840 or
bcmintwm@sbcglobal.net. BCM's website is bcmwm.org.
Parenting class available to parents starting in January. Go to:
https://www.pinerest.org/media/Parenting-CombinedJan.-2017.pdf

We also need Coaches! Please call the office

if you are interested in more information.
669-1970

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