FRIDAY, DEC.

21

2016

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IMPORTANT DATES:
Thurs. Dec. 22 - Jan. 2

Winter Break

Jan. 3

School Wide Can

Drive

A Note from Mr. Field:

Dear Parents,
It was wonderful to see so many of you at our
holiday concert last week! It was a great time to
celebrate all of our students' hard work preparing
for this big day! Thank you as well for all of the
treats, crafts, donations for families and special
presents during this holiday season! Our staff feels
so supported and appreciated! Thank you for
partnering with us and modeling a real-life,
tangible example of our "better together" school
theme.
On behalf of our staff, I'd like to wish your family a
wonderful relaxing holiday break! We can't wait to
see your children back on Tuesday, January 3rd!

Park Music Notes

A huge thank you to the Park staff and teachers for their time
and effort in making the 2016 Holiday Concert such a great
experience for our students. What a great learning experience
for our students!
Also, for anyone that did not get a Holiday Concert Program
and would like one, please send me an email and I will
forward the program to you as a PDF.
We will be kicking off the new year with our Kindergarten
and 1st grade students by learning several new songs, and
playing songs on boomwhackers (different length tubes that
play notes) and rhythm instruments.
Our 2nd and 3rd graders will be working on rhythm and
music reading skills with new songs. We will also be
introducing movement and dance to music.
Our 4th Grade students are excited to be working on their
LinkUp performance with the West Michigan Symphony in
April. 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.
Thank you to the Park Community for your ongoing support
of our students. As always, if you have any questions please
don't hesitate to contact Mr. Sheckler at:
JSHECKLE@HPSEAGLES.NET

#pesbettertogether #staffuglychristmassweaterday

Have a wonderful weekend,

Student Drop off Policy:

For the safety of our Park students we ask that you
drop off your child by the front of the school in the
morning. DO NOT drop off your child by the bus
loop or by the Administration Building. There is an
excessive amount of traffic and buses on that side
of the building that time of day that makes it unsafe
for your child to be dropped off there. Thank you for
your cooperation.

Mr. Sheckler

2016 Holiday Concert DVDs are still

available in the office for $15.
Please make checks payable to
WCET.

Remember to save those bottles and

cans for the 5th grade can drive
competition starting Jan.3!

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.
Boys 3rd-6th Grade Basketball League
The Boys 3rd-6th Grade basketball deadline is fast approaching! Sign up by January 4 to guarantee your child a spot on a team. Practices
begin the week of January 9. Games will be on Saturdays starting on January 14. Cost is $90. For more information and/or to register, visit
hudsonvillepublicschools.org and click the Community Education link. Please call Rebecca if you have any questions at 669-1740.

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.

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.

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/ParentingCombined-Jan.-2017.pdf

We also need Coaches! Please call the office if

you are interested in more information.
669-1970

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.

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.

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