FRIDAY, JAN.

19 2018

Park Elem en tar y

A Note from Mr. Field:
New Year: An Exciting Time for Growth!
Dear Parents,
IMPORTANT DATES:
Each time we flip the calendar to a new calendar year it’s an exciting
Fri. Jan 19 Popcorn Friday
time of new hopes and goals. This is the time of year that classroom routines
Sat. Jan. 20 Mother/Son Bowling are now solidly established and teachers and students are spending quality
instructional time going deeper and covering new and more in depth
Fri. Jan. 26 Free Dental Work Day material. Our instructional staff are working hard daily to meet each child’s
*See details below needs in both the classroom setting and in our Math and Reading Super
Switch small group instructional times. This period of time from when we
Thurs. Feb. 1 PK/Kinder registration
night @ Park 7PM return from winter break through spring break is the exciting time of year
when we see students make the most academic progress!
Fri., Feb. 2 1/2 day - Early Release
Thank you for partnering with us at home by making sure your child
Feb. 5&6 Winter Break - No is at school on time, scheduling doctor’s appointments outside of the school
School
day (if possible) and supporting your child with homework and nightly
Thurs. Feb. 8 All School Skate - 6:30 reading. We really appreciate your support at home and praising for your
TarryHall child’s daily efforts!

Sat. Feb 17 Father/Daughter Bowling Have a great weekend!

From the Gym-

We have a lot going on this month in PE! First I’d like to mention the PE apparel sale that’s
happening right now. These are just for fun, students are not required to purchase anything.  I
want everyone to be aware that some of the clothing options tend to run small. The youth size
hoodies are a little small, I recommend ordering a size larger. The “super-soft bella canvas”
shirts run short and slim and I recommend going a size up. The other options all seem to be true
to size.     

Coming up soon we will begin our Jump Rope For Heart fundraiser. This is an event that the
students have really put their hearts into the past couple of years. I recommend checking out the
online fundraising options. This will make the process easier for you and I. The traditional
envelopes will of course be sent home for person to person fundraising. Please call, email, or
Facebook message me on the PE page if you have any questions.

Running club forms will be coming home soon for 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders. Anyone can join
running club and the focus is on having fun and improving our personal best. We typically meet
Tuesday’s and Thursday’s after school for six weeks to train for the Eagle 5k on March 24th. 

All of the above information as well as any associated forms will also be available on the
Gym’s Facebook page at https://m.facebook.com/HPSParkPE/ Thanks For all you do to
support our Park Kids!!

-Brad Beimers PE Teacher Park Elementary 

 PreK/Kindergarten Enrollment Registration Meeting
Elementary buildings are holding parent information meetings on Thursday, February 1 regarding enrolling children who will be
five years old on or before December 1, 2018.  All buildings will have a 7:00 p.m. meeting. Registration forms and additional
information are available on our website or at any of the elementary buildings.  If you are unsure of what building your child will attend, call
Robin at 669-1740, ext. 1.

HUDSONVILLE COMMUNITY EDUCATION

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

In honor of national “Give Kids a Smile Day,” one of our local dentist offices, Hudsonville
Family Dentistry, will be offering free dental care on Friday, January 26 for up to 15-20
students from Park. In order to qualify for this these services students must meet the following
criteria: 1. Currently enrolled at Park Elementary School 2. Either have no dental insurance or
have only Medicaid insurance 3. Does not regularly see a dentist 4. Or is in need of dental
attention (cleaning and/or work). Please let the school office (669-1970) or bfield@hpseagles.net
know as soon as possible if you would like your child to participate. This will be on a first-
come, first-served basis.

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.

GVSU KIDS DAY GVSU vs. Purdue Northwest January 27 Kids 12 and under receive FREE ticket POST-GAME AUTOGRAPHS ~ INFLATABLES
~ MASCOTS ~ FREE GIVEAWAYS GVSU Fieldhouse Men @ 1pm Women @ 3pm (616) 331-3200

Food resources are available in Ottawa County, and it’s now easier than ever to find those resources online. Residents can search for food pantries and
community meals, either by date or location, at ottawafood.org/findfood. 

The Hudsonville Athletic Boosters are presenting the GMB/ Eagle 5k " Brian Carlson Memorial Run" on March 24, 2018 at 9am. The event will take place at
Hudsonville High School with the route running through the city of Hudsonville. Each year, the Hudsonville Athletic Boosters seeks to supplement the
athletics program with thousands of dollars through various fundraising activities, including the GMB Eagle 5K, whose proceeds will go to athletic
scholarships. As an organization, we give ten $1000 scholarships a year to outstanding student-athletes who are pursuing a college education.
.. Be sure to sign up on line at www.classicrace.com or  visit our website www.hudsonville5k.com for more information and registration. Online registration
only. Packet pickup and late registration will be at Harvest Health March 23 from 4-6pm and Race day morning from 7am to 8:50am. Be sure to check
out and LIKE our Facebook page (GMB Eagle 5k race) also for all updates.  All runners will receive lots of post-race refreshments.

HPS Early Childhood Programs – Open House/Registration Night for the 2018-2019 School Year and 2018 Summer Program
Open House/Registration Night:
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 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 preschool classrooms.  Registration begins at 6:00 p.m.  There is no formal
presentation, and children are welcome.
Registration forms are accepted that evening with a $40.00 non-refundable registration fee per child and a $100.00 non-refundable deposit per family. 
Please note that enrollment fills quickly.
For more information, please call the Early Childhood office at 616-797-0842, ext. 1.

Bring the world to your doorstep!  International Experience (iE-USA) is a non-profit high school student exchange organization, and we are seeking host
families for the 2018-2019 school year.  Students provide their own spending money to cover personal, school, sports, and recreation expenses, their own
health insurance, and a desire to become part of your family.  Host families provide a safe and caring home, three meals per day, local transportation, and a
quiet place to study.  Would you consider learning about the opportunity to open your heart and home to an exchange student?  Please contact local
coordinator Sarah Boucher at 517-331-3460 or s.boucher@international-experience.net.  Sarah lives in Jenison and is close by to be of support throughout
the entire exchange experience.  You can view available students to host at www.iE-USA.org.

Practice being a strong family at the STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM Attention, families with 10-14 year-olds! Strengthen relationships and
build communication during pre-teen years. Join us for this FREE 7-week program. Separate sessions will be offered for parents and pre-teens/teens (ages
10-14) as well as combined family sessions. Free family dinner and childcare for siblings (ages 1-9) are provided. WHEN: WHERE: TO REGISTER:
Every Monday, February 5 - March 19 5:30 - 8:00pm Sandy Hill Elementary School 1990 Baldwin Street, Jenison, MI*Please enter through the front
doors and head to the library Contact Howard Matthews at (616) 396-2301 ext. 145 or by email at hmatthews@arborcircle.org

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