FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 2018

Park Elem en tar y

IMPORTANT DATES: A Note from Mrs. Heerema:
Dear Park Families,
Fri. Sept. 21 Color Run 4:30PM
Even though I don't officially start as Park's new principal until next week, I have
been able to be in the building fairly often. Getting hugs, waves and high fives
Mon. Sept. 24 5th Grade Can from students has been the best part of every day. Last night, while my husband
Drive Begins and I were out walking our dog, I commented to my him that I've never been part
of a school where people were so dedicated to each other and collaborating for
Wed., Sept. 26 School Pictures the success of all kids. I've met with teachers from kindergarten to fifth grade,
specialists and special education and ALL of them have commented in one form
Fri. Sept 28 Popcorn Friday or another about how proud they are to be part of the Park community.

Also, thank you to so many volunteers! Not only are teachers willing to jump into
Fri. Sept. 28/29 HHS
one another's classrooms to support student learning, share ideas and the
Homecoming workload but parents are everywhere, integrated into the fabric of the school.
Parents are reading with kids, practicing math facts in the hallway, working in the
9AM PEP Assembly! Wear lunchroom, on the playground, in the office and putting in long hours to prepare
for the big Color the Park event. This is a place of teamwork, a place dedicated
Maize and Blue!
to each other and the success of every student. I am blessed to join such an
amazing place. I look forward to meeting everyone at Color the Park!
Wed. Oct. 3 COUNT DAY
Mrs. Dawn Heerema
Fri. Oct. 5 3rd Gr. to
Art Prize Principal

Fri. Oct. 12 Early Release

12:15PM
MAIZE and BLUE DAY Friday, September 28!

NOTES from Music:

Welcome to a new year of music at Park Elementary.  This month we are focusing on how we
can “BE” responsible with our bodies, the music room, and our musical instruments.
I will let you know when our new Park Music Website is finished! This Website will have
links to our performance songs and important links for recorders (4th grade) and Ukuleles
(5th grade). Students will even be able to use the website for practicing at home.

Our Holiday Program is on Tuesday, December 11 at Hudsonville’s Fellowship Reformed

Church. Students have already been preparing for this special performance. More information will be sent home as the
date gets closer to the event.

Finally a huge thank you to our Park Parent’s Club, Music to Benefit Music, the Hudsonville Education Foundation and
to all of our Park families for their continuous support of music at Park Elementary!

Please click here to see exactly what we’ve been working on in class!

Mr. Bouwman
 5TH GRADE CAN DRIVE
Starting Monday, Sept. 24-28, 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. Don’t forget to bring in your bottles and cans to school to help your
class win and to help out our 5th graders!!!

HUDSONVILLE COMMUNITY EDUCATION

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

TURKEY TROT INFO

We are now offering online registration for the Turkey Trot through the community education website! This
method of registration streamlines the process for you. You will receive immediate confirmation that your
payment was received and your child is ready for the race! It also helps us out immensely by cutting down
on having to collect checks and cash.
Turkey Trot details: When: Tuesday, October 23

Where: Baldwin Street Middle School - Eagle Stadium

Time: Races begin at 5:00 PM, Gates open at 4:30 PM

Entry fee: $6.00 (includes a Turkey Trot shirt)

Deadline for entry: October 3, 2018 If online registration is not for you, no worries,
you may still send the registration form with payment to your child's school. If you
have already signed your child up on line for a community ed. activity, you already
have an account. If not, one can easily be created.

A copy of the registration form has also been attached to this email for your convenience.

Turkey Trot Registration Form

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.

MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION Hager Park Church Saturday, September 22, 2018
10:00 am to Noon Hager Park Church is partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to provide a Mobile Food
Distribution. The food distribution will take place at Hager Park Church’s parking lot, located at 2635 Bauer
Road in Jenison. Sign-in is required, although the food is FREE to anyone that needs it. There will be a large-
assortment of food, consisting of fresh seasonal produce and other high-quality grocery items.

The Heritage Christian School Fall Children's Clothing and Toy Sale will be held on Saturday, October 6 from
9 am - 12:00 pm. Items for sale include infant to teen clothing, winter gear, snow boots outdoor/indoor toys, books,
games, shoes, baby equipment, maternity, and more. Delicious baked goods are also for sale! Located in the large
gym at Heritage Christian at 6340 Autumn Dr., Hudsonville. Hope to see you there!

HOLY CROSS KIDS FALL CONSIGNMENT SALE *Fri, Sept 28 9am-3pm *Sat, Sept 29 9am-1pm (half price
sale!)
Holy Cross Lutheran Church1481 Baldwin St, Jenison 616.457.2420office@holycrossjenison.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