UPCOMING DATES

~ Tues., Feb. 28 Wyldlife Club Mtg. 7-9 @ “barn” by Covenant Comm. Church 7:07-8:07pm

~ Wed., Mar. 1 Renaissance Meeting2:45-3:45pm

~ Fri., Mar. 10 Early Release - 11:15am

~ Mon., Mar. 13 Beginning of Tri 3 / Term 5

~ Tues., Mar. 14 Wyldlife Club Mtg. 7-9 @ “barn” by Covenant Comm. Church 7:07-8:07pm

~ Fri. through Wed. March 17 - 22 Scholastic BOGO Book Fair -

More details to follow

~ Fri., Mar., 17 Wyldlife Dance @ BMS from7:00-9:00 - Cost is $5.00 foradmittance and there will becandy concessions forsale. Casual dress code and school rules apply.

~ Tues., Mar. 21 Wyldlife Club Mtg. 7-9 @ “barn” by Covenant Comm. Church 7:07-8:07pm

~ Wed., Mar. 22 Renaissance Meeting 2:45-3:45pm

~ Tues., Mar. 28 Wyldlife Club Mtg. 7-9 @ “barn” by Covenant Comm. Church 7:07-8:07pm

~Fri., Apr. 14 Wyldlife Dance @ BMS from7:00-9:00 - Cost is $5.00 foradmittance and there will becandy concessions forsale. Casual dress code and school rules apply.

~ Mar. 31 - Apr. 7 Spring Break

~ Mon., Apr. 10 Classes Resume

~ Tues., Apr. 11 Wyldlife Club Mtg. 7-9 @ “barn” by Covenant Comm. Church 7:07-8:07pm

~ Fri., Apr. 14 Early Release - 11:15am

~ Tues., Apr. 18 Wyldlife Club Mtg. 7-9 @ “barn” by Covenant Comm. Church 7:07-8:07pm

February 24, 2017

Congratulations to our Hudsonville Robotics Baldwin Street team members who were awarded the Middle School Excellence Award at the Michigan State VEX Tournament heldat MSU last Sunday. Team members ~ Jack Gelmen, Donovan Ghysels, Aidan Hartman, and Nate Stein, are now qualified to represent Hudsonville at the VEX MS World Championship in Kentucky in April. GO EAGLES!

Baldwin Street Middle School has a unique opportunity for a voluntary external review of our overall educational program. We are part of the national “Schools to Watch” initiative created to accelerate school change for improvement in the middle grades. If you’d like more information, please go to the website http://middlegradesforum.org/michigan. On Monday, February 27, a committee of educators will be here to visit and review our programming. We are excited for this opportunity to showcase the incredible work and learning of our students and staff that takes place every day.

MENU FORFeb.27 - Mar. 3

Mon., Feb. 27 Taco in a Bag (VM) Tues., Feb. 28 Garlic Cheese Bread (MD)Grilled Chicken (VM) Side: Curly FriesYogurt Bar (MD) Tomato Soup

ColeslawWed., Mar. 1 Chicken Quesadilla (MD)

Honey Rib Sandwich (VM) Thurs., Mar. 2 Asian Chicken with Rice (MD)Fish Patty on Bun (VM) Side: Baked Fries

Fri., Mar. 3 Pasta Bar with Garlic Toast (SM) Fish Patty on Bun (MD) Side: California Blend Vegetables

~ Holy Cross Lutheran Church Kids Spring/Summer Sale - located at 1481 Baldwin St, Jenison. There will be clothing and shoes from baby-teen, maternity, baby items, outdoor items, books/games/puzzles/movies, room decor, sports equipment, and lots of toys. The sale is on Friday, March 17th 9am -3pm,and Saturday March 18th 9am-1pm (Half Off Sale). Admission isfree. Sale proceeds help fund the youth summer mission trips.

These are not Hudsonville Public School District Sponsored Activity. This is provided to the community as a service.

The Hudsonville Athletic Boosters are presenting the GMB/Eagle 5k “Brian Carlson Memorial Run” on March 25, 2017 at 9am. The event will take place at Hudsonville High School with the route running through the City of Hudsonville. Special guest speaker at 8:30am in the gym will be Rebecca Cruttenden. Rebecca is the founder and director of the Team Orphans and theowner of Clara Cookies. She is also a mother of three adopted children and a 6 time Ironman finisher. Come hear her story and see why she is so passionate about helping others.

Be sure to sign up online at www.classicrace.com or visit our website at www.hudsonville5k.com for more information and registration. Online registration only. Packet pickup and late registration will be at Harvest Health March 24 from 4-7pm 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.

Mom 2 Mom Sale!

Presented by Hudsonville High School’s Eagle Renaissance Program, from 9am - 12pm on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Hudsonville Freshman Campus located at 3370 Allen St. Hudsonville, MI 49426. Admission is $2 and strollers are welcome. There will be children’s items, maternity items and big ticket children’s iems for sale!

We nee vendors too! All proceeds from this fundraiser will support our Renaissance Program in its efforts to encourage improved academic performance + a stronger Hudsonville Eagle culture! If you are interested in renting a table to sell, please send an email to: mjesky@hpseagles.net and a table rental agreement form will be emailed to you.

Upcoming Survey

For the past three years, we have been working on accomplishing our district’s 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 district’s 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.

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: For all girls that will be a freshman-senior this fall and are interested in trying out for volleyball: We are having a Summer Informational Meeting on Sunday, February 26 at 7:00pm at the Main High School in the Cafeteria. Come to receive all the information for summer events that you can attend to get you ready for Try-Outs!

Sign Up for Spring Girls Lacrosse!

Registration is now open for the Hudsonville Youth Lacrosse Spring Season! Girls -Grades 5-8th will play for Hudsonville against teams from other communities in a Spring outdoor season. Practices begin Late-March, Games begin after Spring Break (no practices over Spring Break). New players are welcome. This is a great time to start playing the fast-growing sport of lacrosse. Registration is open! For more team information or to contact one of our coaches, visit our team website at: www.hudsonvillegirlslax.com

Spring Sports sign-ups will be available in the cafeteria for Girls Soccer, Track and Field and Boys Tennis beginning February 27th. Practices and or tryouts will begin some time the week of March 20th with more information coming soon from spring coaches.

In order to be eligible to practice and or tryout, students must have a sports physical dated after April 15, 2016 on file in the office.

CHOIR CHAT:

Choir families please mark the following performance dates on your calendar.

Performance at Hudsonville High School Varsity Hockey Game - Friday, February, 24 - 8:30 p.m. - Georgetown Ice Arena (6th Grade Choir only)

The students will need to meet Mrs. Scott in the lobby by 8:15 p.m. to get organized and warm up. They will need to wear their choir polos, jeans, and closed toe shoes.

District Choral Festival - will take place on March 8 at the West Ottawa Performing Arts Center in Holland. The 7th grade choir will be performing at 9:20 a.m. The 8th grade choir will be performing at 11:40 a.m. Students are required to wear their black and white formal uniforms for this performance. We will need chaperones to accompany us to this event. Please let Mrs Scott know if you are available to help. Details regarding the schedule were sent home in an e-mail. The students will also receive an additional note home next week.

BAND BLAST:

Reminder to 7th and 8th grade families that we will be traveling to MSBOA Band Festival at West Ottawa Harbor Lights Middle School THIS Wednesday, March 1st. 7th grade will leave school around 10am and perform at 11:40am; 8th grade will leave school around 1:30pm and perform at 4:50pm. Parents are invited to watch our performances if they wish. Cost is FREE!

I am still in need of one or two chaperones to travel with the 8th grade band on March 1st. If interested or able, please contact Mr. Jacobs ASAP.

All students should be bringing home information concerning their account on our CHARMS program, an organizational software that your student can utilize for band. PLEASE connect your student to his or her account this weekend to begin utilizing this great resource! Stay tuned for information concerning electronically submitting practice sheets for 6th and 7th band students.

A reminder that 6th Grade Switch-Instrument information went home last week. Please have your student bring their new instrument or equipment to class beginning on MONDAY.

Sign-ups for Middle School Solo and Ensemble have been posted for all 7th and 8th grade students interested in attending. Please look on hudsonvillebands.org for more information. Cost is $12 for a solo or $6 per each member of an ensemble; payment is due no later than Wednesday, March 8th.

ATTENTION SKI AND SNOWBOARD CLUB

Due to weather conditions we are waiting to see what happens in the next couple of weeks. If conditions

improve, one last date for ski club will be scheduled. Think Snow!

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