FRIDAY, MARCH 16 2018

Park Elem en tar y

A Note From Mr. Field:
Dear Parents,

March continues to be an exciting and busy month! Students and staff have been
enjoying our “March is Reading Month” activities throughout this month. Check out the
picture below of all school “flashlight reading” during our assembly. Students enjoyed
reading with 400+ of their closest friends! Here are the events that are coming up for our
last two weeks of March:
IMPORTANT DATES:

Mar. 19&21 Parent Teacher

Conferences

Mar. 19&21 Book Fair 4-7:30

During Conf.

Mar. 29- Apr. 8 SPRING BREAK

Fri. Apr. 13 12:15 Early

Release
As this month continues to roll into April I wanted to remind you of important
April 23-May 1 Art Show upcoming events:
@Hudsoville’s
City Offices *Report Cards will be coming home TODAY in your child’s backpack- Please take
some time this weekend to review your child’s progress and celebrate all of their
academic growth!

PreK/Kindergarten
Enrollment Registration forms
and additional information are
available on our website or at
any of the elementary
buildings. 
*Parent Teacher Conferences Next Week- All students should have assigned Parent
Teacher Conference times for next week Monday, 19th, between 4:30pm-8:30pm or
Wednesday, 21st, between 4:30pm-8:00pm. Our teachers are excited to share with you
all of the progress your child has made. If you are unsure of what time you are
scheduled for, please call our office at 669-1970. Our goal for our Parent Teacher
Conferences is 100% attendance.
*After Spring Break: M-Step Testing for 5th, 3rd, and 4th Grades- We are happy to
share that the amount of time for this state mandated testing has decreased significantly
this year. Please make sure to pay careful attention to avoiding out of school
appointments on the following testing days.

• 5th Grade will begin M-Step testing right after Spring Break on Tues, April
10, Weds, April 11, Tues, April 17, Weds, April 18, Thursday, April 19


• 3rd Grade will test on Tues, May 1, Weds, May 2, Thursday, May 3


• 4th Grade will test on Tues, May 8, Weds, May 9, Thursday, May 10

Have a wonderful weekend,

ART NEWS
We are busy in the art room putting the finishing touches on our projects to be considered for the 18th annual Hudsonville Public Schools Art
Show! Everyone is invited to the Hudsonville Public Schools PK-12 Student Art Show! The show will run from Monday, April 23rd through
Tuesday, May 1st at Hudsonville City Hall. City Hall will be open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. School artist receptions will take place in the
evenings from 5:30PM to 7:30 PM. The artist reception for Park Elementary is on Thursday, April 26th, from 5:30-7:30 pm. If your child has
artwork in the show they will receive a letter the week before spring break! - Mrs. Anderson
 HUDSONVILLE COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Please see the Hudsonville Community Education link at the school’s website at www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org

PLEASE VOTE TUESDAY, MAY 8 ANNUAL OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL AND SINKING FUND
MILLAGE PROPOSAL Voting Info. for Newsletters

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.

HOLY CROSS KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE 1481 Baldwin St, Jenison March 23 and 24 - 9 am Spring/summer clothing for babies–teens, shoes,
toys, outdoor items, sports equipment, baby items and much more!! Sat. is 1/2 off many items (9am-1pm). Free admission, cash or check only.

FAMILY FUN DAY Everyone is invited to the Annual Bible Club Family Fun Day on Saturday, March 17, 2018, from 2-4 p.m. at Grandville Bible
Church 4122 44th St. SW (north of Rivertown Parkway, West of Wilson.) Families will enjoy fun activities, prizes snacks and a short program
featuring chalk artist, Terre Ritchie. Everything is free. Sponsored by BCM International Western Michigan, 710 Baldwin St. Jenison, MI 49428.
616-457-3840.

Camp Invention ~ Invent the Future Today Explore the technology behind self-driving cars and invent a vehicle of the future. Design futuristic
dream homes with smart furniture and smart energy. Build and personalize a robotic dog and construct a one-of-a-kind dog park. Your local Camp
Invention site information:
Price $225 (before discount) | For children entering grades K–6 Register at campinvention.org or 800.968.4332 $25 off if you register by 3/23 - use
code: IDEA25 $15 off if you register between 3/24 - 5/4 - use code: IDEA15 $25 off per sibling - use code: SIBLING Oakwood Intermediate School |
10505 Learning Lane, Allendale, MI 49401 June 18 - 22, 2018 from 9:00AM - 3:30PM Directed by Carlos Esquivel inlandesign@gmail.com

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.

Michigan Fire Juniors ~ Sparks Program 2018 Spring Season for ages 5 - 8 The Sparks program is the first step in the Michigan Fire Juniors
soccer ladder. The program has been revamped for the upcoming 2017-2018 season with a new curriculum designed to enhance player
development and enjoyment. • On the field - To develop intelligent players who can eventually progress into our MFJ select program with the
correct tools and skills to perform. • Off the field - To create a fun and safe environment that allows kids to have fun, make friends and want to
continue to play soccer. SPRING SEASON - $135 For More Information contact us at sparks@michiganfirejuniors.com

Harbor Humane Society Spark Camps This summer, Harbor Humane Society will offer, for the first time ever, a line-up of action-packed, animal-
filled, fantastically fun SPARK summer camps. These camps are for kids interested in animals and humane education. What better way to spend a
summer than hanging out with amazing animals, making new friends, learning cool new things, and playing games?Our summer camps will SPARK
kids to learn different skills regarding patience and empathy. Each camp will feature a variety of animal-related topics that will entertain and teach
your child all about the world of animals. Kids have the opportunity to have a one-of-a-kind hands-on learning experience. Our campers aren’t the
only ones who have fun; our beloved shelter animals also receive much-needed TLC. Register today, space is limited! Visit our website for
online registration or a printable paper application. www.harborhumane.org Early bird sign up through 4/15/18: $5.00 off! You can mail/fax paper
copies of applications to: Harbor Humane Society, Attn: Sarah Shea 14345 Bagley St, West Olive, MI 49460 Fax to: 616.399.0374 Attn: Sarah Shea
Email to: programs@harborhumane.org For more information, please contact Sarah Shea at 616.399.2119 X109 or programs@harborhumane.org

~ FREE ~ EASTER EGG HUNT Saturday, March 31, 2018 @ 10am Hughes Park—40th Avenue, Hudsonville Voluntary donations are accepted. All
proceeds will go to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Kids up to 10 yrs old gather prize-filled eggs! SEARCH FOR ONE OF THREE GRAND PRIZE EGGS!

Protect Young Eyes - Defending Kids from Online Danger

The South Elementary Parents Club, in conjunction with other district elementary Parents Clubs, has invited Protect Young Eyes (protectyoungeyes.com) to
present at Hudsonville High School’s original auditorium.  The purpose of their presentation is to increase the digital IQ of our families.  Led by Chris McKenna,
Protect Young Eyes is a team of digital experts who present around the country.  Parents and guardians are invited the evening of Monday, March 26 to a 90-
minute seminar starting at 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) in the auditorium of Hudsonville High School.  No tickets are necessary, but seating is limited. 
Here’s a link to a thought-provoking post about digital screen time from the Protect Young Eyes Team to give you an idea of what they present.  Hope to see you
there!
Do you have a horse? Do you love horses?
The Hudsonville Equestrian team will be holding an informational meeting on March 15 from 6:30 - 7:30 at Riley Street Middle School Cafeteria.
We accept anyone in grade 5 - 12 with an interest in horses with all levels of experience. Even students without horses may participate as a groom.
Please contact Jen Degraff at jendegraff@me.com if you have any questions

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