FRIDAY, JAN.

13

2017

Park Elem en tar y

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Monday, Jan. 16 Parks Weekly Power Word: Summarize

IMPORTANT DATES:

A Note from Mr. Field:

Dear Parents,

Friday, Jan. 20- Popcorn Friday

Vocabulary Instruction Matters: Parks Power Words!

Sat., Jan. 21 -Mother/son Bowling
Jan. 23-27- Box Top Competition
Thursday, Jan. 26- Skating Party @
Tarry Hall 6:30-8:30pm
Thursday, Feb. 2 - Kindergarten/PreK
Registration night 7PM
Friday, Feb. 3- Early dismissal 12:15PM
Wednesday, Feb. 8 - Statewide
Count Day

Kindergarten Registration Night

Coming Soon!
Thursday, Feb. 2 @ 7PM
If you have a child that will be 5 by
December 1, this information is for
you! You will learn about the
curriculum of Kindergarten and
Pre-Kindergarten, you will meet
the teachers and have an
opportunity to ask questions.
Registration forms are now in the
office or you may pick one up on
Feb. 2nd. See you there!

Did you know that a childs learning of vocabulary in early grades is a direct predictor of
their success in reading comprehension in upper grades? Rupley, Logan and Nichols
refer to vocabulary as the glue that holds stories, ideas, and content together making
comprehension accessible for children.
We greatly value to the importance of vocabulary at Park, and because of this were now
in our second year of implementing a building-wide vocabulary program called Parks
Power Words. Each week, in each classroom at Park, students are learning new Power
Words. The words weve chosen are the 29 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 introduce one new
word each week.
Teachers take a few minutes each day to engage students in activities to learn about the
new word and what it means. Every year teachers of all grades are teaching these words
so that they become an everyday part of each childs personal vocabulary. The words
weve covered so far this year include: describe, identify retell, compare, contrast,
distinguish, explain, demonstrate, locate, suggest, determine, support, draw,
comprehend, develop, organize, & this weeks word is refer.
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 weekend,

From the Gym-

Your child has probably brought home an envelope and an information sheet for Jump Rope For Heart (JRFH) this week. If you have
not received one there will be extra copies available in the office. The envelope is the same as in years past and it is not necessary to
return the permission slip portion of the envelope, all the children will get to do JRFH during their PE class on either the 13th, 14th, or
15th.
Fundraising envelopes are due Feb. 10th. When they collect their first $5 please send in the little slip showing that theyve reached that
milestone and I can give them their reward. Ive also included an online donation guide sheet that will help guide you through setting
your child up to raise funds online. (Much easier for parents as it will allow you to share via social media and email. J)
The last couple of years weve been on a real hot streak! Weve set two school records with last years total being $8,548.00! In order
for us to match or beat that record we would have to set a per student goal of $21.00. However, instead of doing that, I am
encouraging all of the children to just do their best and focus on the big picture. I want them to focus on how doing little things
together makes a big difference and even a donation of a single dollar helps. This matches with our #PESbettertogether goals and
reminds us to stay humble. Thank you for your continued support!
Stay Healthy,

Mr. Beimers

PG 2

A huge thank

you to the Park Parent Club for supporting us with the

Music To Benefit Music event in November. Our electric piano had

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.

stopped working last year and the Music To Benefit Music program was
able to provide Park Elementary with a brand new Yamaha Piano!
Thank you again!

James Sheckler
Park Elementary Music

Thank you students for bringing in over 14,000 cans!!!

We were better together by raising approximately
$1,400 to help the 5th graders to go to camp. The
winning K-4 class was Mrs. DeSmit

The winning 5th

grade class was Mr. Bolhuis Thank you to all who

brought cans back and those of you that donated! 5th
grade appreciates it!

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.

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.

Join Girl Scouts!

Girl Scout Troop 4259 is accepting registrations for 4th
grade girls looking to make new friends, go on fun trips,
learn new exciting things and make a difference in our
community. Our troop meets two Thursday evenings per
month. If you think Girl Scouts is right for your daughter,
please email brazellew@gmail.com or
caseyclendening@yahoo.com for more information.
Hudsonville Little League Registration Deadline is
January 13 - Don't miss out! Visit
www.HudsonvilleLittleLeague.com for details and
registration. Questions: email
registrations@hudsonvillelittleleague.com
Registration Deadline is January 13 - Don't miss out!
Visit www.HudsonvilleLittleLeague.com for details and
registration. Questions: email
registrations@hudsonvillelittleleague.com
National Flag Football - Kids Teams Forming Now!
In Partnership With Hudsonville Community Education
BOYS AND GIRLS - AGES 4 - 14 LEAGUE INFO
Flag Football Is All We Do!
Registration includes NFL Jersey, & Flag Belts For All Players
To Keep
Teams Formed By Buddy Request, School & Grade
Practices & Games On Weekends Only
Practices An Hour Before Games
Coaches Screened & Trained
Eight Week Season *3.99% processing fee added to all
transactions
IMPORTANT DATES Registration Deadline: Monday, February
24th Season Begins: April 23rd
Season Ends: June 18th
In the event of a rain date, season may be extended up to June
25th. Games played on Sundays at Grandville High School
Questions? 248-454-9700
Register online at www.nationalflagfootball.com

2016 Holiday Concert DVDs are still available in the office for
$15. Please make checks payable to WCET.

Upcoming Survey
For the past three years, we have been working on accomplishing our districts long-range planning goals outlined in S.O.A.R. II (Strategic
Objectives to Achieve Results). Teams of teachers, administrators and support staff have been focused on specific goals in the areas of Human
Services, Operations, and Teaching and Learning. S.O.A.R. II points of pride include, but are not limited to, the development and phased
implementation of an elementary STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) special, saving millions of taxpayer dollars
by renovating a former elementary school, renovating all buildings' front office areas to provide an extra level of security, and expanding
community education offerings. A complete report of the many accomplishments can be found on our districts website.
To continue our great tradition of excellence at Hudsonville Public Schools and to elevate our successes, we are asking for your help in the
development of our next strategic plan: S.O.A.R. III. We have completed the first phase of development (Focus Groups) and are very thankful
for the wealth of information we received. Our website contains a summary of findings based on this phase. We are now entering the second
phase in the research; a Randomized Needs Assessment Survey. If you receive an invitation to participate, please consider taking part in
helping us set the direction for the next three years. Later in February, we will open the survey to parents and community members who were
not part of the random selection process. We will email the link to the survey when it becomes available

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