FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 2017

Park Elem en tar y

A Note from Mr. Field:
IMPORTANT DATES:
Summer Reading Success!
Dear Parents,
Fri., Sept. 22 School Pictures AM Thank you so much to those of you who were able to have your children take part
in our Summer Reading Program over this past summer. We were so pleased with
Fri. Sept. 22 Popcorn day the number of students who participated! Each Tuesday over the summer several
staff lived out our Better Together school wide theme as they volunteered to run
Fri. Sept. 29 HHS Homecoming the library for book check out and distributed free books to students. Each
Tuesday we averaged 80-100+ students! 80+ students attended our program five
Mon. Oct. 2 5th Grade Can or more times throughout the summer. The success of this program is now
Drive Begins
evident in our students reading levels as we start this school year.
Fri. Oct. 6 Color Run 4:30PM

If youd like to learn more about

Thurs. Oct.12 All School Skate
our Better Together school
theme or our Summer Reading
Fri. Oct. 13 Early Release
Program please call or stop by
my office.

Have a great warm weekend!

We need your help! The bus

loop in the back of the school is
for BUSES ONLY! Please do
not park or drop off there. All
drop offs and pick ups should
be in the front by the office.
Thanks!

News from the Art Room: ARTPRIZE

The Hudsonville Public Schools Art Program is participating in ArtPrize this
year! This includes all of the students at Park Elementary! This collaborative art
project is based on the book, Only One You, by Linda Kranz. It celebrates the
uniqueness of each child within a larger school of fish. Each childs brightly
painted fish rock will join the school of fish, swimming together, and
symbolizing our children entering the world and making it a better place.
Altogether, around 6,000 rocks have been painted by Hudsonville art students in
grades PK-12. Stop out and enjoy the art! ArtPrize Dates: September 20 -
October 8, 2017 HPS Art Location: DeVos Place Convention Center, (outside,
along the river) Website: www.artprize.org/66018 Vote Code: 66018

Mrs. Anderson
 5TH GRADE CAN DRIVE
Starting Monday, October 2-6, Park School will be having a Can/Bottle Drive. All of the proceeds raised will go to help reduce the cost of 5th
grade camp. The winning K-4 class will have a fun filled hour with the winning 5th grade class. The actual activity/prize will be announced at a
later date. Dont forget to bring in your bottles and cans to school to help your class win and to help out our 5th graders!!!

Help us Color the Park! Color the Park will take place on Friday, October 6th. Food and pre-party will begin at 4:30 pm and the
1.5 mile family fun walk/run will begin at 6 pm. Find more information information by contacting us at: PPCHudsonville@gmail.com

HUDSONVILLE COMMUNITY EDUCATION

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

Irma / Harvey Hurricane Relief Opportunity

For the next week, we will be partnering with International Aid by collecting personal hygiene items. We are looking to collect:
toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, diapers, baby wipes, and baby powder. These items cannot be opened
and theyd prefer full size products rather than travel size.
All donations can be placed in the bins which are located in each classroom beginning Monday, September 25 until Friday, September
29. International Aid will be picking the donations up Friday, so if we can have all items to school by Friday morning it would be
greatly appreciated!

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.

Farmgirl Flea Market/ Pickers & Makers Friday, Sept 22-4-8pm$15 entry&Saturday, Sept 23-8am-4pm $5 entry at the Hudsonville Fairgrounds 150+
vendors with vintage, antique, handmade, clothing, farm style and more. Food trucks, live music, & meet Robbie Wolfe, as seen on American Pickers. More
details can be found on FBFarmgirl Flea &farmgirlflea.com.HPS boys basketball team and local church groups will be carrying your large purchases for you.
Tips earned will go towards their organization. Come out and support your local community.

Holy Cross Kids Sale Fri Sept 29, 9-3 SatSept 30, 9-1 (50% off day) Baby-teen fall and winter clothing and snow items, shoes, accessories, books, room
decor, lots of toys and other items. Free admission, cash or check only.

Attention parents! Please join us for our first Hudsonville Public Schools Parent Connection Night! This event will take place on Tuesday, October 17 from
6:30-8:00 at Baldwin Street Middle School. You will be able to choose 2 different sessions from the following options:
- Screen Time: Impact, Safety and Setting Limits Teaching Kids to Get Along: Navigating the Roads of Friendships and Siblings Home Organization: Simple
Systems to Help Your Entire Family be Successful Positive Behavioral Strategies for Younger Kids: Less Words and More Visuals These sessions will all be
run by Hudsonville staff members Lisa Keskitalo, Kate Randall, Carrie Ysseldyke, and Melissa DeGroot. Child care will be provided for children ages 5 and
up. We will also have desserts and giveaways! Please RSVP by October 3 using the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/Fvhbcbi2YS6D1sw93 If you are not
able to RSVP using the link, you may contact Kate Randall at (616) 669-9362 ext. 23507.

The Heritage Christian Fall Childrens Clothing and Toy Sale is onSaturday, September 30from9am-12:00. Come shop our large selection of infant-teen
fall/winter clothing, winter coats, baby gear outdoor/indoor toys, books, games, sporting equipment, shoes, boots, maternity and more. Delicious baked goods
also for sale! Located in the large gym at Heritage Christian School located at6340 Autumn Drivein Hudsonville.

The Byron Center Chamber of Commerce is organizing the Inaugural Byron Center Adventure Race onSaturday, October 7, 2017, for youth from age 8 to
age 14. In an exciting, one-hour event,Eight- through Fourteen-year-oldswill work with their teammates to find checkpoints and solve challenges in various
locations within the approximately 31 acres of the Byron Center High School property. Checkpoints will be marked with colored flags; challenges will include
age appropriate physical and mental games and tests which require teamwork. Participants will compete with those of similar ages to win prizes. An After-Race
Bash will help all celebrate the fun!

Urban Hay Day Todd Wenzel sponsors the annual free fall festival, Urban Hay Day onSaturday, October 21from11am-4pm. Hop on a hayride
atGemmensHome and Hardware (3488 Kelly Street) and travel through to city, ending up at Terra Square (3380 Chicago Drive) where youll watch a pumpkin
explode on the ground from a firetruck while you indulge in fall favorite foods. Hop around on bounce houses, pet the animals at the critter barn, vote on your
favorite scarecrow, or compete in our pumpkin races. We have fun for the entire family! Find out more atwww.UrbanHayDay.com.

Jenison Christian School Fall Arts and Crafts Fest (Original handmade crafts and baked goods!) Saturday, November 4, 2017 9:00 am2:00 pm 7726
Graceland Drive, Jenison, MI 49428 Booths still available. Email craftshow@jenisonchristian.org for more information orlocate us online at
www.jenisonchristian.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