FRIDAY, JAN.

2016

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A Note from Mr. Field:

Notes from Music:

Welcome Back!

Happy New Year! Before we let 2015 go,

I would like to send out a huge thank
you to the Park staff and teachers for
their time and effort in making the
Holiday Concert such a great experience
for our students. Also, for anyone that
did not get a program from the Holiday
Concert and would like one, please send
me an email and I will make sure you
receive one.

I hope that all of your families enjoyed the break! Its been a
great 9irst week back as students and staff have all settled back
into routines. We look forward to this stretch of time when so
much academic growth takes place.
M-Step Parent Reports Coming home Today
Today, our 4th and 5th grade students will be bringing home a
Parent Report from the Spring 2015 M-Step. The information
contained in letter will give you a snapshot of how your child
performed on the test in his/her previous grade. Our staff is
extremely proud of the effort and time commitment our
students put forth during those testing weeks. It is important
to note that M-Step scores cannot be compared to those on the
MEAP due to the change in standards, the depth of knowledge
required, and the mode of administration (online vs paper/
pencil). As a result of these signi9icant changes, the 2014-15
scores will not be used for state accountability, rather they will
serve as a new baseline. As a district, and as a building,

our staff will use this information to determine our

curricular areas of strength and areas of focus. Please feel
free to contact me (669-1970) if you have questions
about your students' score report.
Have a wonderful weekend!

Brian Field

Important dates:
Sat. Jan 16

Mother/Son Bowling signup due

by Wed. Jan. 13

Mon. Jan11

Kindergarten/PK Registration
forms for 2016/17 available in
the office.

Tues. Jan. 26

Parent Club Meeting @ 9AM

Mon. Feb 8-9

Winter Break - No School

We are kicking off the year with our

younger students by learning several
new songs, rhythm reading, basic music
reading skills, and playing songs on
boomwhackers (different length tubes
that play notes).

Our 4th Grade students are excited to
be working on their LinkUp performance
with the West Michigan Symphony in
May. This is a children's concert event
where they will sing and play recorder
on several songs while the Symphony
Orchestra plays with them.

In addition to continuing their study of
ukulele, our 5th Grade students will be
preparing for their visit to DeVos Hall in
February for a Young Person's Concert
with the Grand Rapids Symphony
Orchestra.

Have a Great 2016 and thank you for

supporting you child.

James Sheckler

JSHECKLE@HPSEAGLES.NET

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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

HUDSONVILLE COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Please see the Hudsonville Community
Education link at the schools website at
www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org or call
669-7747, ext. #3 for information regarding all the
activities being offered.

Remember Boots, Hats,

Mittens and Snow pants!
Cold weather and snow are
coming! Your child is outside
in the morning, and two recess
periods. Please remember to
send them with proper attire. If
your child does not come with
boots and snow pants they
must stay on the blacktop the
entire recess to stay dry. Also,
please label everything! The
lost and found bucket grows
considerably over the winter
with unclaimed / unlabeled
items.

*These activities and promotions are NOT sponsored by Hudsonville Public

Schools. Activities and promotions are posted as a service to the HPS
Community.

Hudsonville Little League Sign-Ups for Spring 2016 Season

Visit HudsonvilleLittleLeague.com to register now!
Deadline is January 13 For questions: contact
registrations@hudsonvillelittleleague.com or leave message at 893-9313
CAR SEAT CHECKS OFFERED AT HUDSONVILLE FIRE STATION
Four-out-of-five car seats are improperly installed so the City of Hudsonvilles
Fire Department is hosting a Car Seat Check on January 28 by partnering with
Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians from Helen DeVos
Childrens Hospitals Injury Prevention Program. The car seat checks will be
available January 28 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at 3275 Central Blvd,
Hudsonville, MI 49426. All car seat inspections are free, but do require an
appointment. A limited number of low cost replacement car seats are available
at all locations, for those who qualify. Children who need a replacement seat
must be present with parent or legal guardian. Interested individuals should visit
www.spectrumhealth.org/injuryprevention-lakeshore. All safety checks require
an appointment. Call 748.2285 to request at time
FREE Parenting Class Do your kids drive you crazy sometimes? Well you
certainly are not alone! Raising children and teenagers is one of the most
difficult things we will ever do. Thats why it makes sense to come join us for an
awesome parenting class that begins on Thursday, January 14th, at the Baldwin
Street Middle School. The class will help you sharpen your parenting skills in
areas such as discipline and communication, and much more. It is taught by a
parenting professional who is a parent himself. He will bring you a wealth of
practical school of hard knocks information that will help parents of all
backgrounds with kids of all ages. You will both learn and have fun at the same
time. The class is 10 weeks long and runs from 6:00 to 8:00. For more
information or to register, please contact Howard at (616) 396-2301 x145 or
hmatthews@pathwaysmi.org. The class is FREE and is sponsored by Pathways,
MI.

Fun Downtown Events Coming Soon to DeVos Place!

Bridal Shows: January 4, 2016 | March 12-13, 2016 | September 23-24,
2016
Kids & Family Expo: January 23, 2016
Women's Expos: February 5-7, 2016-Lansing | March 11-13, 2016Grand Rapids
West Michigan Moms Sale: April 16, 2016 | September 10, 2016

HPS Early Childhood Programs - Parent Information/Registration Night

for the 2016-2017 School Year and 2016 Summer Program
Information/Registration Night:
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 @ 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, 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. For more information, please call Shellie or Holly at 616-797-0842.

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