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		<title>Week a-a-a-a-choooo 35!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 22:10:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you feel like you&#8217;re looking through green colored glasses?  Are your eyes itchy and your nose sneezy?  If so, you are suffering from spring allergies&#8230;and it is a miserable season.  Many of our students (your kids) have watery eyes, headaches, and all the other symptoms that go along with intense allergen exposure.  ACHOO is [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/achoo-1p5qdvi.jpeg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-9041 alignright" title="achoo" src="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/achoo-1p5qdvi-150x150.jpeg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Do you feel like you&#8217;re looking through green colored glasses?  Are your eyes itchy and your nose sneezy?  If so, you are suffering from spring allergies&#8230;and it is a miserable season.  Many of our students (your kids) have watery eyes, headaches, and all the other symptoms that go along with intense allergen exposure.  ACHOO is heard in every classroom!</p>
<p>Highlights of the week ahead are show below.  We open with 5th grade safety White Caps Game and wrap up with our school carnival.  The carnival is sponsored by our PTC and it is a great time for families to play games, eat candy corn and socialize together.</p>
<p>Enjoy the beautiful weekend weather!</p>
<p>Mrs. Reagan</p>
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		<title>The British Have Arrived!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 13:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>treagan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is that time of the year when we host student teachers from Hope Liverpool University. Each May term, Hope College participates in an exchange program with Hope Liverpool.  Just as we host their teacher candidates, Liverpool Elementary Schools host Hope College teacher candidates. The goal of the program is to help these future teachers experience global [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_8994" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 394px"><a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/photo-1pl8s9z.jpg"><img class="wp-image-8994 " title="photo" src="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/photo-1pl8s9z.jpg" alt="" width="384" height="265" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Student Teachers from Hope-Liverpool University, Liverpool England</p></div>
<p>It is that time of the year when we host student teachers from <a href="http://www.hope.ac.uk/" target="_self">Hope Liverpool University.</a> Each May term, Hope College participates in an exchange program with Hope Liverpool.  Just as we host their teacher candidates, Liverpool Elementary Schools host Hope College teacher candidates.</p>
<p>The goal of the program is to help these future teachers experience global teaching and <a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2010/05/Liverpool-emblem.png"><img class="alignright" title="Liverpool emblem" src="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2010/05/Liverpool-emblem.png" alt="Liverpool emblem" width="79" height="90" /></a>learning settings and through that experience understand the commonalities and differences in helping all learners to achieve.</p>
<p>Over the past three years, we have hosted 30 student teachers.   This year, we will host 15 teacher candidates and they will be placed in grades 1-5 and PE.  Some student teachers you may hear about: Miss Mikaela Clarke, Miss Sophie Clarke, Miss Amy Durman,  Mr. Thomas Faulkner, Miss Chloe Leech, Miss Lindsay McQueen, Miss Abigail Warburton and Miss Hannah Whales.</p>
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		<title>Happy Mother’s Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 13:46:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>treagan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I want to wish all the mother&#8217;s everywhere a wonderful day of appreciation, relaxation and love! This is a special day to be honored for all of the sacrifices you make and the love you share. Here are a few recommended tunes to help get you in the mood&#8230;and sing along with your mother!]]></description>
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<p>I want to wish all the mother&#8217;s everywhere a wonderful day of appreciation, relaxation and love!</p>
<p>This is a special day to be honored for all of the sacrifices you make and the love you share.</p>
<p>Here are a few <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/08/mothers-day-songs-for-mom_n_3239315.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003" target="_blank">recommended tunes</a> to help get you in the mood&#8230;and sing along with your mother!</p>
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		<title>Biggby Night for Georgetown</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 20:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Georgetown&#8217;s Bigby Night Tuesday, May 28th from 6:00 &#8211; 9:00 pm $1 dollar of every beverage purchased with the voucher will go towards Georgetown Elementary School.]]></description>
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<div><span style="font-size: large;">Tuesday, May 28th from 6:00 &#8211; 9:00 pm</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: large;">$1 dollar of every beverage purchased with the voucher will go towards Georgetown Elementary School.</span></div>
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		<title>Week 34:  May 13-17, 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 19:37:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s the middle of May which means teachers are racing against the clock to get through necessary learning material before the school year ends.    Your children may be talking about online math tests, MEAP prep work and year end assessments for reading, writing, science and social studies.  All of these assessments need to be [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s the middle of May which means teachers are racing against the clock to get through necessary learning material before the school year ends.    Your children may be talking about online math tests, MEAP prep work and year end assessments for reading, writing, science and social studies.  All of these assessments need to be completed so teachers can mark report cards for the final time this year.  At the same time, we are busy preparing for next year with new enrollments, class list work and trainings for new Common Core Curriculum and Testing.  Spring time is very, very busy!</p>
<p>We welcome our HOPE LIVERPOOL student teachers and end the week with one of our favorite PTC sponsored events:  POPCORN DAY!</p>
<p>Have a great weekend&#8230;and Happy Mother&#8217;s Day to all the fabulous mother&#8217;s out there!</p>
<p>Mrs. Reagan</p>
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		<title>BLOG BITS 5/10/13</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 16:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Friday Georgetown Parents! NEWS FROM THE OFFICE&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; WOW&#8230;.. is all we can say!  Our Parents and PTC have been so very gracious to the staff this week!!  We started our week off with a fabulous breakfast on Monday and have been treated with something special each day since then! THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">Happy Friday Georgetown Parents!<a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/1386-1201-2519-2412-1k568fs.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-8959" title="1386-1201-2519-2412" src="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/1386-1201-2519-2412-1k568fs.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="99" /></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>NEWS FROM THE OFFICE&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;</strong> <em><strong>WOW&#8230;..</strong></em> is all we can say!  Our Parents and PTC have been so very gracious to the staff this week!!  We started our week off with a fabulous breakfast on Monday and have been treated with something special each day since then! <em><strong>THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU</strong></em> from all of the staff here at Georgetown. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">Well here it goes&#8230;.. we are officially in the teens for our count down to summer break&#8230;&#8230;..<span style="font-size: large;"><strong> 19</strong> </span>days and counting!  Hold on tight  : )  A friendly reminder to parents&#8230;&#8230; as the weather continually gets warmer (ok&#8230; not so much for today!) we have been having many students come to the office asking to make phone calls to parents about walking home with friends last minute or walk to What&#8217;s The Scoop for ice cream after school.  Please  enforce with your children that these plans need to be arranged before they come to school and they must have a note to give to their teacher.  We will NOT make phone calls home from the office for these things.  Thank you  : )</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>MAY/JUNE LUNCH MENU……..</strong></em></span>  This is just another reminder that we are so close to the end of the school year.  The LAST lunch menu is coming your way!!   <a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/May-June-2013-Hud-Elem-1-173sksk.pdf">May-June 2013 Hud Elem-1</a>  <a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/Deposit-Slip-197w4ro.pdf">Deposit Slip</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong><a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/giraffe-nlfmej.jpeg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-8962" title="giraffe" src="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/giraffe-nlfmej.jpeg" alt="" width="229" height="220" /></a>AN AFRICAN ADVENTURE…….</strong></em></span><br />
This summer I will be spending three weeks doing research and working in Africa. I will be teaching African children in a school called St. Timothy’s. Education is extremely important in African culture and their needs are very different from our needs in regards to their education. When asked what they needed, they simply stated three basic things: paper (notebooks), pens, and chalk. I would love it so much if I could bring them the supplies that they need for learning. If you would like to help me support this school and these students, there will be a bin outside the ofﬁce to collect supplies from May 6-17.  Shipping costs are also expensive. If you would rather make a donation to help with shipping costs, please send it to school with “Ms. VanderStel – Africa donation” written on the envelope! Any extra amount given beyond the shipping will be used to buy more supplies.  <em><strong>Hakuna matata,  Ms. VanderStel</strong></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong><em>5th GRADE NEWS…………</em></strong></span> <em><strong>Please…..Make sure to keep checking the dates below as we add things occasionally.  </strong></em>It is that time of year again to start adding important dates to the calendar for your 5th grader.  The time from here until the end of the school year is going to fly by for you……. so hold on tight!   Here are some upcoming dates that you will want to keep track of.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>5th GRADE CELEBRATION&#8230;&#8230;.</strong> The parent volunteers who are organizing this event are in need of some help.  Please if you are able visit the links below if you are able to help them out with any of this.  Thank you!</span></p>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>Food donation:</strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">1. </span><strong style="font-size: 13px;">Click this link</strong><span style="font-size: 13px;"> to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: </span><a style="font-size: 13px;" href="http://vols.pt/R6UAZ4" target="_blank">http://vols.pt/<wbr>R6UAZ4</wbr></a></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">2. <strong>Enter your email address:</strong> (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">3. <strong>Sign up!</strong> Choose your spots &#8211; VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>Volunteer List:</strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">1. </span><strong style="font-size: 13px;">Click this link</strong><span style="font-size: 13px;"> to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: </span><a style="font-size: 13px;" href="http://vols.pt/rBAsiU" target="_blank">http://vols.pt/<wbr>rBAsiU</wbr></a></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">2. <strong>Enter your email address:</strong> (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">3. <strong>Sign up!</strong> Choose your spots &#8211; VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!</span></div>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>IMMUNIZATIONS NEEDED FOR 6TH GRADE……</strong> Please read the attachment in regards to immunizations that are needed for your child to enter 6th grade.  <a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/03/OCHD-6th-grade-imms-flyer-Jan-2013-2dbehg6.doc">OCHD 6th grade imms flyer Jan 2013</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>May 22-May 24</strong> ~  5th Grade Camp  : )</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>May 29</strong> ~ 5th Grade Celebration</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong><a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/1386-1201-2519-2539-2e2gg2f.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-8960" title="1386-1201-2519-2539" src="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/1386-1201-2519-2539-2e2gg2f.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="99" /></a>PTC NEWS&#8230;&#8230;..</strong> <span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>SCHOOL CARNIVAL&#8230;&#8230;. </strong></em></span>The Georgetown End of the School Year CARNIVAL will be held on <strong>Friday, May 24th at 5:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM</strong>, with a rain date of Friday, May 31st. <em><strong>Wrist bands will be sold starting the week of May 13th</strong></em>. There will be Prizes, Pizza, &amp; Cotton Candy. Please let me know if you would like to volunteer or have any questions, Stacey Alexander <a href="tel:%28616%29%20914-6896">(616) 914-6896</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>COMMUNITY NEWS&#8230;&#8230;.</strong> <span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>NATURE FESTIVAL&#8230;&#8230;.. </strong></em></span>Aquinas College is hosting the  West Michigan Birdathon and Nature Festival (partnering with Tri-Beta honors biology club and the Grand Rapids Audubon Club).  <span style="font-size: 13px;">There will be  several animal presentations (bats, reptiles, amphibians, birds of prey) along with a bird watching competition, as well as guided tours of plant species on campus.   </span><strong style="font-size: 13px;">The event is this Saturday, May 11, 2013</strong><span style="font-size: 13px;">.  Registration and directions can be found here:   </span><a style="font-size: 13px;" href="http://www.aquinas.edu/birdathon" target="_blank">www.aquinas.edu/birdathon</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong><em>H</em></strong></span><em><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">UDSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL REVUE SHOW……</span> </strong></em>You are cordially invited to attend the Special  30th Anniversary of the Hudsonville High School Revue Show:<em> </em><em>“Hit Me With Your Best Shot!”</em><em>.  </em><strong>Friday, May 10  at 7:00 pm.</strong>  *Friday’s show will include a tribute to the Revue Show’s founding teacher,  <strong>Mr. Dean Nederveld</strong>, and a song by former HHS Choir Alumni.  This will be a special show-don’t miss it!  <strong>All shows will be held at Fair Haven Ministires, </strong><strong>2900 Baldwin Street.  </strong>Tickets may be purchased at the HHS Main Office.  Students $7, Adults $10.  *Tickets will also be available at the door but please note:  Friday, May 10 is expected to sell out.  We hope you can join us for this spectacular evening of song and dance!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>FOOTBALL FUNDRAISER&#8230;&#8230;..</strong></em></span> Hello Hudsonville,  <strong>SATURDAY, MAY 11</strong>, this is a reminder about the mattress sale this Saturday <strong>from 10am-5pm</strong> at the High School Cafeteria.  If you are in the market for a new mattress or box spring please consider attending this event.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact me&#8230;.. Dave Lidgard at Hudsonville High School.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em>FREE FOOD, THURSDAY, MAY 16, 6:00PM TO 7:00PM&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;</em></span> </strong>Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry will be at Hudsonville Congregational United Church of Christ, 4950 – 32nd Ave. The food is free to those in our community who are struggling in these tough economic times. There will be an assortment of food, consisting of fresh seasonal produce and other high quality grocery items. If you have questions or need more information please call <a href="tel:616-669-1295" target="_blank">616-669-1295</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>FREE ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DROP-OFF………</strong></em></span> The Hudsonville Venturing Crew 2146 is hosting a free electronics drop-off event at <strong>South Blendon Reformed Church, 4817 Port Sheldon, Friday May 10 from 4pm-7pm and Saturday May 11 from 8am-3pm.</strong>  This event is in cooperation with Michigan electronics recycler Comprenew.  All electronics will be either recycled, refurbished or reused.  (Computer hard drives will be wiped or destroyed for security).  Acceptable items include cell phones, radios, microwaves, VCRs, TVs, computers, printers, power cords, electric power tools, GPS units, telephones, answering machines, speakers, etc. (no light bulbs, air conditioners or large appliances).  For a complete list of accepted items go to <a href="http://www.comprenew.org/" target="_blank">www.comprenew.org</a>.  Please take this opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted, obsolete or non-working electronics.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>AYSO SOCCER SIGNUPS……</strong></em></span> please visit our website <a href="http://ayso676.com/" target="_blank">ayso676.com</a> and pre-register now for the 2013-2014 Season.  Then drop off your forms and fees at the Port Sheldon Sports Complex on May 11, or 18th , 10am – 1 pm.  We hope to start a VIP (Very Important Players) Program this year that will provide a quality soccer experience for children and adults whose physical or mental disabilities make it difficult to successfully participate on mainstream teams.  We need help with this!  If you are interested in helping or in having your child participate in the VIP program please email Arenda Van Klompenberg at<a href="mailto:registrar@ayso676.com" target="_blank">registrar@ayso676.com</a>.  For all other ayso questions, please see our website - <a href="http://ayso676.com/" target="_blank">ayso676.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>GIFTS OF APPRECIATION FOR THE HUDSONVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION……….</strong></em></span>Please read the following flyers in regards to the HEF Gifts of Appreciation.  This is a great time of year to show your appreciation for a teacher or building that has touched you in some way.  <a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/Gifts-of-Appr-Spring-2013-v95e5k.pdf">Gifts of Appr-Spring-2013</a>  <a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/HEF-Spring2013-1fid4dr.pdf">HEF-Spring2013</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>LEARN TO PLAY BOYS LACROSSE……….</strong></em></span> Hudsonville Lacrosse coaches and varsity players will teach you the fundamentals of the game.   You will need a short boys lacrosse stick, and no other specialized equipment.  Who:  Boys currently in 3rd to 7th grade from any school district.  When:  June 11,12 and 13 6-8 pm.  Where:  Field at north end of Hughes park, next to Hudsonville Schools administration building on Van Buren Street.  Cost:  $30 plus you purchase your own stick beforehand.  Register online at <a href="http://hudslax.com/" target="_blank">hudslax.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>CHALLENGE OF CHILDREN……..</strong></em></span> Challenge of Children is an annual parenting conference held at Hope College on May 16, 2013 from 9 am to 3 pm. This year our keynote, Dan Seaborn will be sharing on practical ways to build a healthy family. This conference also includes 40+ breakouts with topics such as Discipline 101, Kids Yoga, Parenting with Love and Logic, Living with Food Allergies, Planning for College, Enjoying Your Teenager and Your Child’s Online Footprint.  Register online at<a href="http://www.challengeofchildren.org/" target="_blank">www.challengeofchildren.org</a> or call <a href="tel:616-796-1504" target="_blank">616-796-1504</a> for a brochure.  Please read the attached flyer for more info and to see the Registration form.  <a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/03/Challenge-of-Children-2013-Flyer-1-1xj35l1.pdf">Challenge of Children 2013 Flyer (1)</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION………</strong></em></span> <strong>Saturday, June 1, 2013</strong>.  Hager Park Church is partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to provide a Mobile Food Distribution on Saturday,June 1st. The food distribution will take place at Hager Park Church’s parking lot, located at 2635 Bauer Road in Jenison, from 10:00 am to Noon. Sign-in is required, although the food is available to anyone that needs it. There will be alarge assortment of food, consisting of fresh seasonal produce and other high quality grocery items.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>HUDSONVILLE ROCKET CHEER……….</strong></em></span> Is your daughter going into 1st-8th grade next fall and interested in cheering? Hudsonville Rocket Cheerleading will be having their <strong>first sign up date on Monday, June 3<sup>rd</sup> from 6-9pm at the Hudsonville Freshman Campus cafeteria.</strong> The cost of registration is $75 and includes an end of year banquet and trophy.  An additional uniform cost applies for those that do not have one.  Used uniforms will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis.  The 1st-6th grade girls will be cheering at the Hudsonville Youth Football games and the 7th &amp; 8th grade girls will be cheering at the Hudsonville Club Football games. Check out the Hudsonville Rocket Cheer Website for more info (<a href="http://www.hudsonvillerocketcheer.com/" target="_blank">www.hudsonvillerocketcheer.<wbr>com</wbr></a>).  If you have questions about the program, please contact me. Call Coach Britni at <a href="tel:616-634-9580" target="_blank">616-634-9580</a> or e-mail <a href="mailto:hudsonvillerocketcheer@gmail.com" target="_blank">hudsonvillerocketcheer@gmail.<wbr>com</wbr></a>.  I look forward to seeing you at registration!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>KIDS DAY 2013&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. </strong></em></span>Bring your family for a fun time of games and entertainment at Kids Day 2013 on <strong>Saturday, June 8, 2013</strong>, at the Hudsonville Fairground from 10am-3pm.  Great family friendly prices for food, games for 25 cents and free entertainment for families. All proceeds to benefit Jehovah Jireh Ministries.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>ART IN THE PARK&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.</strong> </em></span> Art in the open air on a summer day. That’s what you’ll find when you visit the <strong>5th Annual Art in the Park event at Veteran’s Park on June 8, 2013.  </strong><span style="font-size: 13px;">Stop by Veteran’s Park (3275 Central Blvd) for a day filled with art. The festivities run from 9am to 3pm.  </span>Art in the Park features live music and performances. There will also be numerous artists demonstrating their trades, so be sure to stop by to see live demonstrations, including pottery, loom work, wood burning, and sneaker art among others.  <span style="font-size: 13px;">For the little artists, there will be several hands-on art projects, a bounce house, and a chance to meet local fire fighters from the Hudsonville Fire Department.  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Swing through the vendor area where you’ll find handcrafted art and craft items for sale, and delicious homemade treats.  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Vendors interested in participating in the event can <strong>sign up through June 1</strong> at </span><a style="font-size: 13px;" href="http://www.hudsonville.org/" target="_blank">www.hudsonville.org</a><span style="font-size: 13px;">. Student artists can rent a booth for half price.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>GRAND RAPIDS CREW JUNIORS&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; </strong></em></span>Online registration for the 2013/14 soccer season is now open.  With teams located in Grandville, Byron Center/Kentwood and Grand Rapids, GRCJ has become the premier West Michigan Soccer Club.  Athletes are provided with licensed coaches, various trainings as well as their season of games.  Jr Academy is also available for 5-7 year olds.  Please go to <a href="http://grcrewjuniors.org/" target="_blank">grcrewjuniors.org</a> for more information.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><em><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>CURIOUS KIDS………</strong></span> </em> Do you tend to hear “I’m bored” after a few weeks of summer vacation? How does Ooey, Gooey Science or Island Getaway sound? Join us at Curious Kids this summer and you won’t have to worry about your children getting bored! Jamestown Reformed Church is excited to announce <strong><em>new reduced rates</em></strong> for their Summer Enrichment Program for children 4 years old through entering 3<sup>rd</sup> grade.  Four different themed classes are offered throughout the summer. For more information, please contact Carrie at <a href="tel:616-896-9732" target="_blank">616-896-9732</a> or <a href="mailto:office@jamestownrc.org" target="_blank">office@jamestownrc.org</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>SCIENCE CAMP FOR ALL AGES………</strong></em> </span>Hope College offers exciting opportunities for children grades Pre K – 10th to explore the wonderful world of science and more.  The programs feature hands-on investigations designed to teach concepts in a FUN yet challenging way.  Among the 34 different sessions are opportunities to learn the science behind the adventures of Phineas and Ferb, examine the world of animals, uncover the inquisitive life of a crime scene investigator, and explore and create 2D and 3D art.  Click <a href="http://www.hope.edu/academic/chemistry/chemcamps/chemcamps_registration.html" target="_blank">here</a> to view all available sessions, learn more about the program, and to register online.   <strong>Contact:  </strong>Science Camp office, <a href="tel:616-395-7628" target="_blank">616-395-7628</a>  <a href="mailto:sciencecamp@hope.edu" target="_blank">sciencecamp@hope.edu</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES/CLOTHING…………</strong></em></span>Please read the attached flyers in regards to this wonderful program being offered to students preschool age through 8th grade.  Love In the Name of Christ will help you get off to a good start for the 2013/2014 school year.  Love In the Name of Christ is ALSO looking for local churches and individuals who would be willing to donate to this program.  Please see flyers for more info. <a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/PARENT-FORM-Hudsonville-2013-1p0neau.pdf">PARENT FORM – Hudsonville 2013</a>  <a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/Clothe-a-kid-Ministry-Brochure2-15r63vl.pdf">Clothe-a-kid Ministry Brochure2</a>  <a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/School-Supplies-Ministry-Brochure-1okdah9.pdf">School Supplies Ministry Brochure</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>COMMUNITY ED NEWS…….</strong>   Hudsonville Community Education has many offerings for your kids.  For more information or to register, please visit <a href="http://www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org/" target="_blank">www.hudsonvillepublicschools.<wbr>org</wbr></a> or call Rebecca at 669-7747, ext. #3.  Please refer to the Community Ed Summer Booklet that came home a while ago for upcoming summer programs.  : )</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>UPCOMING EVENTS</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong></strong><span style="font-size: 13px;">5/15 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">5/16 ~ ECSE Field Trip/Teusink’s Farm</span></span></p>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/16 ~ PTC Meeting 6:30pm</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/17 ~ Popcorn Friday</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/20 ~ 5TH Grade Safeties Whitecaps Game</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/22 ~ 1st GR Field Trip to John Ball Zoo</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/22-5/24 5th GR Camp</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/24 ~ ECSE Hager Park with Parents (Play and Picnic)</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/24 ~ School Carnival</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/27 ~ <strong>NO SCHOOL</strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/29 ~ 5th Gr Celebration</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/30 ~ 3rd GR Field Trip to Tunnel Park</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/30 ~ ECSE last day of school!</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">6/4 ~ Grades 4/5 Field Day at BMS</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">Enjoy your weekend!!</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">Mrs. Nurenberg  : )</span></div>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have had two big events that have put Georgetown in the news in the past week.  Our PTC sponsored a mother/son Whitecaps game this past weekend which was featured on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFh7rcg8It0" target="_blank"> NEWS 8.</a></p>
<p>The event was a great success with beautiful weather and a good &#8216;ol fashion game of baseball&#8211;Whitecaps style!  Many thanks to our PTC for organizing and sponsoring this event.</p>
<p>The second big event was the Team Spencer Junior Race tonight followed by the RiverBank Run this weekend.  Miranda spotlighted this very special project and this will be broadcasted Friday, May 10 at 7 pm on WOTV 4.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[The rain followed by sunshine provided a boost to our moods and dandelion growth.   If you haven&#8217;t received a bouquet this spring, stop by Georgetown during recess.  Our expert flower arrangers will be happy to make your day! Spring time also brings field trips&#8230;and you can see a few are on our schedule for [...]]]></description>
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<p>The rain followed by sunshine provided a boost to our moods and dandelion growth.   If you haven&#8217;t received a bouquet this spring, stop by Georgetown during recess.  Our expert flower arrangers will be happy to make your day!</p>
<p>Spring time also brings field trips&#8230;and you can see a few are on our schedule for this week.   Please be sure to check your child&#8217;s class blog for details about the trip.</p>
<p>Enjoy the sunshine!</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Beautiful Friday Georgetown Parents!!  NEWS FROM THE OFFICE&#8230;&#8230;.. We have had a wonderful week here at Georgetown.  The weather has been amazing and the students are in full spring mode!!  Here goes nothing&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; we are now down to 24 school days left until summer break!!  Please remember……. FIELD TRIPS = SACK LUNCHES and BIKES = NOTES!!  The bike [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">Happy Beautiful Friday Georgetown Parents!! <a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/1386-1201-2519-2412-1k4t72y.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-8915" title="1386-1201-2519-2412" src="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/1386-1201-2519-2412-1k4t72y.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="99" /></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>NEWS FROM THE OFFICE&#8230;&#8230;..</strong> We have had a wonderful week here at Georgetown.  The weather has been amazing and the students are in full spring mode!!  Here goes nothing&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; we are now down to <span style="font-size: large;"><strong>24</strong></span> school days left until summer break!!  Please remember……. <em><strong>FIELD TRIPS = SACK LUNCHES</strong> and <strong>BIKES = NOTES!!</strong></em>  The bike riders have been increasing and we just need you to remember that a note needs to be sent to the teacher letting them know that if your child rides his/her  bike to school they may ride home.  It CAN BE a open ended note until the end of the year, BUT they need one to have on hand otherwise they WILL be put on the bus.  This is helpful also for when the teachers have substitutes.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong><a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/1386-1201-2519-2539-2e23el7.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-8916" title="1386-1201-2519-2539" src="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/1386-1201-2519-2539-2e23el7.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="99" /></a>MAY/JUNE LUNCH MENU&#8230;&#8230;..</strong></em></span>  This is just another reminder that we are so close to the end of the school year.  The LAST lunch menu is coming your way!!  </span> <a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/May-June-2013-Hud-Elem-1-173sksk.pdf">May-June 2013 Hud Elem-1</a>  <a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/Deposit-Slip-197w4ro.pdf">Deposit Slip</a></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>AN AFRICAN ADVENTURE&#8230;&#8230;.</strong></em></span>  <span style="font-size: 13px;">This summer I will be spending three weeks doing research and working in Africa. I will </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">be teaching African children in a school called St. Timothy’s. Education is extremely </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">important in African culture and their needs are very different from our needs in regards </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">to their education. When asked what they needed, they simply stated three basic things: </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">paper (notebooks), pens, and chalk. I would love it so much if I could bring them the </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">supplies that they need for learning. If you would like to help me support this school and </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">these students, there will be a bin outside the ofﬁce to collect supplies from May 6-17.  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Shipping costs are also expensive. If you would rather make a donation to help with </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">shipping costs, please send it to school with “Ms. VanderStel &#8211; Africa donation” written </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">on the envelope! Any extra amount given beyond the shipping will be used to buy more </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">supplies.  </span><em><strong><span style="font-size: 13px;">Hakuna matata,  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Ms. VanderStel</span></strong></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong><em>5th GRADE NEWS…………</em></strong></span> <em><strong>Please…..Make sure to keep checking the dates below as we add things occasionally.  </strong></em>It is that time of year again to start adding important dates to the calendar for your 5th grader.  The time from here until the end of the school year is going to fly by for you……. so hold on tight!   Here are some upcoming dates that you will want to keep track of.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>IMMUNIZATIONS NEEDED FOR 6TH GRADE……</strong> Please read the attachment in regards to immunizations that are needed for your child to enter 6th grade.  <a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/03/OCHD-6th-grade-imms-flyer-Jan-2013-2dbehg6.doc">OCHD 6th grade imms flyer Jan 2013</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong style="font-size: 13px;">May 22-May 24</strong><span style="font-size: 13px;"> ~  5th Grade Camp  : )</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>May 29</strong> ~ 5th Grade Celebration</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>PTC NEWS&#8230;&#8230;.</strong> <span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>TEACHER APPRECIATION&#8230;&#8230;..</strong></em></span> <span style="font-size: 13px;">The Teacher Appreciation Week committee would like to put out <em><strong>one last plea</strong></em> for donations!  Thanks!!  </span>Items still needed for the Teacher Appreciation breakfast on Monday:  <strong style="font-size: 13px;">Delivered by 7:30am Monday morning (5/6/13): </strong><span style="font-size: 13px;">1 potato dish,  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">1 crock of oatmeal, </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">2 dozen muffins (lemon/orange).  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Please contact Krista Lawrence at </span><a style="font-size: 13px;" href="mailto:jkmklawrence@att.net" target="_blank">jkmklawrence@att.net</a><span style="font-size: 13px;"> or 662-2097 if you would like to make a breakfast donation.  </span><strong style="font-size: 13px;">Also, we are still looking for people to make a home cooked meal for the following teachers and staff:  </strong><span style="font-size: 13px;">Mrs. Wert (CI Teacher),  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Mrs. Murphy (ECSE), </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Mrs. Cooley (ELL),  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Mrs. VanKovering (PE),  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Mrs. Bast (Reading), </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Mrs. Katt (Resource Rm), </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Mrs. Taber,  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Mrs. Woodring,  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Mr. Jurewicz,  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Mrs. McDonald,  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Ms. VanArkel, </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Mr. Kooiker,  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Mr. Gort, </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Mrs. Iwema, </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Mrs. Yankee.  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Please contact:  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Wendy Huizigna </span><a style="font-size: 13px;" title="mailto:wendy@huizinga.com" href="mailto:wendy@huizinga.com" target="_blank">wendy@huizinga.com</a><span style="font-size: 13px;"> (K-1st grade, support staff, specials teachers) OR </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Lisa Stehouwer t</span><a style="font-size: 13px;" title="mailto:trevorcassiejo@att.net" href="mailto:trevorcassiejo@att.net" target="_blank">revorcassiejo@att.net</a><span style="font-size: 13px;"> (2nd-5th grade) if you would like to make a home cooked meal.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>SCHOOL CARNIVAL&#8230;&#8230;</strong></em></span>.  Save the date&#8230;&#8230; Friday, May 24.  More details to come!   : ) </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>COMMUNITY NEWS&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;</strong>  <span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>AYSO SOCCER SIGNUPS&#8230;&#8230;</strong></em></span> please visit our website <a href="http://ayso676.com/" target="_blank">ayso676.com</a> and pre-register now for the 2013-2014 Season.  Then drop off your forms and fees at the Port Sheldon Sports Complex on May 4, 11, or 18th , 10am &#8211; 1 pm.  We hope to start a VIP (Very Important Players) Program this year that will provide a quality soccer experience for children and adults whose physical or mental disabilities make it difficult to successfully participate on mainstream teams.  We need help with this!  If you are interested in helping or in having your child participate in the VIP program please email Arenda Van Klompenberg at<a href="mailto:registrar@ayso676.com" target="_blank">registrar@ayso676.com</a>.  For all other ayso questions, please see our website - <a href="http://ayso676.com/" target="_blank">ayso676.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><em><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>DOLL TEA PARTY………..</strong></span> </em> Doll Tea Party – <strong>May 4, 1-2:30pm</strong>.  This fun event for moms (or grandmas or aunts or sisters) and daughters and their dolls is special tea with crafts,<a title="Click to Continue &gt; by Coupon Companion" href="http://southharbor.org/events/teaparty#" target="_blank">activities</a>, American Girl Doll raffle, treats, photo-booth, vendors, and more. Tickets are $6 each and are available at <a href="http://southharbor.org/events/teaparty" target="_blank">southharbor.org/events/<wbr>teaparty</wbr></a>.  South Harbor Church | 1951 – 64th Street SW | Byron Center, MI 49315 | <a href="tel:616-531-3500" target="_blank">616-531-3500</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>FREE ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DROP-OFF………</strong></em></span> The Hudsonville Venturing Crew 2146 is hosting a free electronics drop-off event at <strong>South Blendon Reformed Church, 4817 Port Sheldon, Friday May 10 from 4pm-7pm and Saturday May 11 from 8am-3pm.</strong>  This event is in cooperation with Michigan electronics recycler Comprenew.  All electronics will be either recycled, refurbished or reused.  (Computer hard drives will be wiped or destroyed for security).  Acceptable items include cell phones, radios, microwaves, VCRs, TVs, computers, printers, power cords, electric power tools, GPS units, telephones, answering machines, speakers, etc. (no light bulbs, air conditioners or large appliances).  For a complete list of accepted items go to <a href="http://www.comprenew.org/" target="_blank">www.comprenew.org</a>.  Please take this opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted, obsolete or non-working electronics.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em>H</em></span></strong><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>UDSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL REVUE SHOW&#8230;&#8230; </strong></em></span><span style="font-size: 13px;">You are cordially invited to attend the </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Special  30th Anniversary of the </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Hudsonville High School Revue Show:</span><em style="color: #0000ff; font-size: 13px;"> </em></span><em style="color: #0000ff; font-size: 13px;">&#8220;Hit Me With Your Best Shot!&#8221;</em><span style="color: #000000;"><em style="color: #0000ff; font-size: 13px;">.  </em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Thursday, May 9  at 7:00 pm &amp; Friday, May 10  at 7:00 pm.  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">*Friday&#8217;s show will include a tribute to the Revue Show&#8217;s founding teacher,  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>Mr. Dean Nederveld</strong></span><span style="font-size: 13px;">, and a song by former HHS Choir Alumni.  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">This will be a special show-don&#8217;t miss it!  </span><strong style="font-size: 13px; color: #0000ff; font-family: georgia, serif;">All shows will be held at Fair Haven Ministires, </strong><strong style="color: #0000ff; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;">2900 Baldwin Street.  </strong><span style="font-size: 13px;">Tickets may be purchased at the HHS Main Office.  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Students $7, Adults $10.  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">*Tickets will also be available at the door but please note:  </span><span style="font-size: 13px; text-decoration: underline;">Friday, May 10 is expected to sell out</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">.  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">We hope you can join us for this spectacular evening of song and dance!</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>LEARN TO PLAY BOYS LACROSSE&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.</strong></em></span> <span style="font-size: 13px;">Hudsonville Lacrosse coaches and varsity players will teach you the fundamentals of the game.   You will need a short boys lacrosse stick, and no other specialized equipment.  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Who:  Boys currently in 3rd to 7th grade from any school district.  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">When:  June 11,12 and 13 6-8 pm.  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Where:  Field at north end of Hughes park, next to Hudsonville Schools administration building on Van Buren Street.  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Cost:  $30 plus you purchase your own stick beforehand.  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Register online at </span><a style="font-size: 13px;" href="http://hudslax.com/" target="_blank">hudslax.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>GIFTS OF APPRECIATION FOR THE HUDSONVILLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.</strong> </em></span>Please read the following flyers in regards to the HEF Gifts of Appreciation.  This is a great time of year to show your appreciation for a teacher or building that has touched you in some way.</span>  <a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/Gifts-of-Appr-Spring-2013-v95e5k.pdf">Gifts of Appr-Spring-2013</a>  <a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/HEF-Spring2013-1fid4dr.pdf">HEF-Spring2013</a></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><em><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">CAMP INVENTION………..</span>  </strong></em>You are invited to <strong>Camp Invention! </strong>Camp Invention runs from June 17-21 (9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) at Hudsonville Christian School. You can find a flyer with more information at the office. This program is a week-long adventure in creativity that immerses children entering grades 1-6 in exciting hands on learning disguised as fun activities. This summer, children will become expedition trainees, navigating their way to special treasure filled caches and creating solutions to challenges posed by youth around the world. They will be embarking on a global adventure, uncovering hidden messages from the earth, investigating several extreme natural wonders of the world and building a device to launch international ducks back home. Currently the spring registration special is $15 off the $220 registration plus an extra $5 off for registering online at <a href="http://www.campinvention.org/" target="_blank">www.campinvention.org</a> by May 30. Come join us this summer! Last year campers learned a lot while having fun. Contact Sharon Leerar, camp director, with any questions (915-1861 or <a href="mailto:sleerar@4hcs.org" target="_blank">sleerar@4hcs.org</a>).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>CHALLENGE OF CHILDREN……..</strong></em></span> Challenge of Children is an annual parenting conference held at Hope College on May 16, 2013 from 9 am to 3 pm. This year our keynote, Dan Seaborn will be sharing on practical ways to build a healthy family. This conference also includes 40+ breakouts with topics such as Discipline 101, Kids Yoga, Parenting with Love and Logic, Living with Food Allergies, Planning for College, Enjoying Your Teenager and Your Child’s Online Footprint.  Register online at<a href="http://www.challengeofchildren.org/" target="_blank">www.challengeofchildren.org</a> or call <a href="tel:616-796-1504" target="_blank">616-796-1504</a> for a brochure.  Please read the attached flyer for more info and to see the Registration form.  <a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/03/Challenge-of-Children-2013-Flyer-1-1xj35l1.pdf">Challenge of Children 2013 Flyer (1)</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>HOST FAMILIES NEEDED……..</strong></em>.</span> <strong><strong>Still in DESPERATE NEED of host families!!  We still need to place 30 students by May 25.</strong> </strong>Host Families are needed (of any size, age, etc.) to open up their home for 4 or 6 weeks this summer for students ages 12-18 from Spain who are coming to this area to practice their (already good) English.  The 4-week program is June 26-July 24, and the students attend activities every Tue/Thu out of Hudsonville.  The 6-week program is June 25-August 6, and these students do not attend any activities but only live with the host family.  Both programs are flexible and students may go on vacation or to summer camp with you.  Students come fully insured and with their own spending money.  Host Families are also needed for the school year for public or private high schools. Please contact Mayah Bischoff at <a href="mailto:mayah.bischoff1@gmail.com" target="_blank">mayah.bischoff1@gmail.com</a> or 662-0050 for more information.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION………</strong></em></span> Saturday, June 1, 2013.  Hager Park Church is partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to provide a Mobile Food Distribution on Saturday,June 1st. The food distribution will take place at Hager Park Church’s parking lot, located at 2635 Bauer Road in Jenison, from 10:00 am to Noon. Sign-in is required, although the food is available to anyone that needs it. There will be alarge assortment of food, consisting of fresh seasonal produce and other high quality grocery items.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>SCIENCE CAMP FOR ALL AGES&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;</strong></em></span> <span style="font-size: 13px;">Hope College offers exciting opportunities for children grades Pre K &#8211; 10th to explore the wonderful world of science and more.  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">The programs feature hands-on investigations designed to teach concepts in a FUN yet challenging way.  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Among the 34 different sessions are opportunities to learn the science behind the adventures of Phineas and Ferb, </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">examine the world of animals, uncover the inquisitive life of a crime scene investigator, and explore and create 2D and 3D art.  </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Click </span><a style="font-size: 13px;" href="http://www.hope.edu/academic/chemistry/chemcamps/chemcamps_registration.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0033cc;">here</span></a><span style="font-size: 13px;"> to view all available sessions, learn more about the program, and to register online.   </span><strong style="font-size: 13px;">Contact:  </strong><span style="font-size: 13px;">Science Camp office, </span><a style="font-size: 13px;" href="tel:616-395-7628" target="_blank">616-395-7628</a>  <a style="font-size: 13px;" href="mailto:sciencecamp@hope.edu" target="_blank">sciencecamp@hope.edu</a> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>HUDSONVILLE ROCKET CHEER……….</strong></em></span> Is your daughter going into 1st-8th grade next fall and interested in cheering? Hudsonville Rocket Cheerleading will be having their first sign up date on Monday, June 3<sup>rd</sup> from 6-9pm at the Hudsonville Freshman Campus cafeteria. The cost of registration is $75 and includes an end of year banquet and trophy.  An additional uniform cost applies for those that do not have one.  Used uniforms will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis.  The 1st-6th grade girls will be cheering at the Hudsonville Youth Football games and the 7th &amp; 8th grade girls will be cheering at the Hudsonville Club Football games. Check out the Hudsonville Rocket Cheer Website for more info (<a href="http://www.hudsonvillerocketcheer.com/" target="_blank">www.hudsonvillerocketcheer.<wbr>com</wbr></a>).  If you have questions about the program, please contact me. Call Coach Britni at <a href="tel:616-634-9580" target="_blank">616-634-9580</a> or e-mail <a href="mailto:hudsonvillerocketcheer@gmail.com" target="_blank">hudsonvillerocketcheer@gmail.<wbr>com</wbr></a>.  I look forward to seeing you at registration!</span></p>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>CURIOUS KIDS………</strong> </em></span> Do you tend to hear “I’m bored” after a few weeks of summer vacation? How does Ooey, Gooey Science or Island Getaway sound? Join us at Curious Kids this summer and you won’t have to worry about your children getting bored! Jamestown Reformed Church is excited to announce <strong><em>new reduced rates</em></strong> for their Summer Enrichment Program for children 4 years old through entering 3<sup>rd</sup> grade.  Four different themed classes are offered throughout the summer. For more information, please contact Carrie at <a href="tel:616-896-9732" target="_blank">616-896-9732</a> or <a href="mailto:office@jamestownrc.org" target="_blank">office@jamestownrc.org</a>. </span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>HOMES NEEDED FOR REFUGEE TEENS………</strong></em></span> There is a pressing need for families who are willing to host refugee teens from Africa and Central America, who, because of violence and persecution have been separated from their families and forced to flee their homes. If you are interested in learning more about Bethany Christian Services, Refugee Foster Care Program, call (616) 224-7540.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES/CLOTHING&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;</strong> </em></span>Please read the attached flyers in regards to this wonderful program being offered to students preschool age through 8th grade.  Love In the Name of Christ will help you get off to a good start for the 2013/2014 school year.  Love In the Name of Christ is ALSO looking for local churches and individuals who would be willing to donate to this program.  Please see flyers for more info. <a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/PARENT-FORM-Hudsonville-2013-1p0neau.pdf">PARENT FORM &#8211; Hudsonville 2013</a>  <a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/Clothe-a-kid-Ministry-Brochure2-15r63vl.pdf">Clothe-a-kid Ministry Brochure2</a>  <a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/School-Supplies-Ministry-Brochure-1okdah9.pdf">School Supplies Ministry Brochure</a> </span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>COMMUNITY ED NEWS…….</strong>   Hudsonville Community Education has many offerings for your kids.  For more information or to register, please visit <a href="http://www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org/" target="_blank">www.hudsonvillepublicschools.<wbr>org</wbr></a> or call Rebecca at 669-7747, ext. #3.  Please refer to the Community Ed Summer Booklet that came home a while ago for upcoming summer programs.  : )</span></div>
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<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;"><strong>UPCOMING EVENTS</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/4 ~ Mother/Son Baseball Bonanza</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">5/7 ~ Jet’s Pizza Night</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/7 ~ 4th Gr Field  Trip/Frauenthal Theater</span></p>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/8 ~ 2nd Gr Field Trip/DeGraf Nature Center</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/9 ~ Kindergarten Field Trip/Outdoor Discovery Center</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/15 ~ Marco’s Pizza Night</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/16 ~ ECSE Field Trip/Teusink’s Farm</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/16 ~ PTC Meeting 6:30pm</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/17 ~ Popcorn Friday</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/20 ~ 5TH Grade Safeties Whitecaps Game</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/22 ~ 1st GR Field Trip to John Ball Zoo</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/22-5/24 5th GR Camp</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/24 ~ ECSE Hager Park with Parents (Play and Picnic)</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/24 ~ School Carnival</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/27 ~ <strong>NO SCHOOL</strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/29 ~ 5th Gr Celebration</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/30 ~ 3rd GR Field Trip to Tunnel Park</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">5/30 ~ ECSE last day of school!</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;">6/4 ~ Grades 4/5 Field Day at BMS</span></div>
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<div>Enjoy the fabulous weekend!!</div>
<div>Mrs. Nurenberg  : )  <a href="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/spring-caterpillar-thumb-to4dbh.gif"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8913" title="spring-caterpillar-thumb" src="http://georgetown.edublogs.org/files/2013/05/spring-caterpillar-thumb-to4dbh.gif" alt="" width="125" height="125" /></a></div>
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		<title>The Bikes Are BACK!</title>
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<p>What were the two best parts of today:  The sunshine and a full bike rack.   I think the bike rack will be well used this week!</p>
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