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April 13, 2018

Ideas for Helping Other Eagles Soar this week were:

~ Doing small acts of kindness, like including people

~ Don't be chatty during class so they have time to hear the teacher and learn

~ Help someone who is struggling in a subject you are good at

~ Carry someone's books or binder if they are struggling with them

Author Kwame Alexander was a keynote speaker at Calvin College Thursday, April 12, and a group of Mrs. VanderLugt’s

eighth grade English students went to hear him speak about writing, reading, and saying, “Yes” to opportunities in life.

 Kwame is best known for his young adult realistic fiction novels, like Crossover, Booked and Solo, written as free-verse, hip-

hop poetry.  His positive message about not letting the “No’s” define you, about the power of words to transform people, and

about surrounding yourself with “Yes” people was inspirational to our students.  Delbert Smith said, “We actually got to meet

Kwame Alexander in person and get all of our books signed. I love all of his books! It was a great experience to meet a

book writer. In every sentence he made his speech funny and made us laugh.”  Elexus Noland said, “I enjoyed hearing

Kwame’s life story and how he needed rejection to get where he is. He told us about saying, ‘Yes’ to things you might

normally say, ‘No’ to.” From the inspirational message to the meet-and-greet afterwards, this was a fantastic opportunity for

our students to hear from a real author!

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES

~ Thurs. Apr. 19 MANDATORY Meeting for East Coast Trip Parent AND Students @ 7pm

~ Wed. Apr. 25 Renaissance Meeting from 2:45-3:30pm in GLC

~ Wed. May 9 Renaissance Meeting for this school year from 2:45-3:30pm in GLC

~ Fri. May 11 Early Release - School dismisses @ 11:15am

~ Mon. May 28 Memorial Day - No School

~ Wed. June 6 8th Grade Recognition at High School Main Gym @ 6:30pm

~ Fri. June 8 Students Last Day - Early Release - School dismisses at 11:15am

ANNOUNCING THE ANNUAL HUDSONVILLE STUDENT ART SHOW

The annual Hudsonville Art Show, which is a display for some of our own district’s student talents will be from April 23 - May 1, 2018 at the Hudsonville City Hall lower level conference room. City Hall is located at 3275 Central Blvd, Hudsonville.  Middle School Artists’ Reception will be 5:30-7:30pm Tuesday, April 24. The Art Show is open to the public daily from 9:00am - 3:30pm.

LUNCH MENU

APRIL 16 - 20

~ Mon. Apr. 16 Turkey Gravy with Mashed Potatoes & Dinner Roll (VM)

~ Tues. Apr. 17 Grilled Chicken Alfredo Rotini Pasta (MD)

Side: Steamed Broccoli

Garlic Breadstick

Baked Fries

Bean Salad

~ Wed. Apr. 18 Honey BBQ Rib Sandwich (VM)

Scratch Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza (MD)

Side: Carrot Coins

~ Thurs. Apr. 19 Pepperoni Calzone (MD)

Side: Baked Fries

~ Fri. Apr. 20 Popcorn Chicken Bowl with Mashed Potatoes, Chicken

Gravy, Corn and Biscuit with Cheddar Cheese

Garnish

BAND BLAST:

8TH GRADE Cedar Point First Slips and Payments are due next Friday, April 20th. Please submit this as soon as possible to make sure your student has a spot on the bus!

Middle School Solo and Ensemble is next weekend, April 21st at NorthPointe Christian School. Performance times were sent out before spring break. If you need a time change or have questions/concerns, please let me know! I will be sending out more information this weekend concerning arrival times, performance wear and instruments.

Finally, please SAVE THE DATE for the following happenings:

- Our BMS SPRING CONCERT is on Tuesday, May 1st at 7:00pm in the Hudsonville Fine Arts Auditorium. Information was sent home prior to spring break. Those involved with Athletics, please work with your coaches to make sure your student makes it to the concert by their performance time.

- 8th grade CEDAR POINT trip will be on Friday, May 18th!

If you have questions or concerns please feel free to contact me via phone or email. Thank you and

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PLEASE VOTE TUESDAY, MAY 8

ANNUAL OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL AND

SINKING FUND MILLAGE PROPOSAL

On May 8, two ballot proposals will come before Hudsonville School parents and community members.  The first is our annual Non-

Homestead Millage renewal.  This is an annual renewal voters have approved for the past 23 years and would generate approximately

$4.4 million dollars of operating revenue for our school district.  Of note, this is not a tax on primary residences and is not a new tax.

 Additionally, the State of Michigan assumes all districts levy the full 18 mills. If voters reject the proposal, our district’s state aid is reduced

accordingly.  

The second proposal is our Building and Site Sinking Fund.  Effective March of 2017, Public Act 319 expanded a district’s ability to utilize

Building and Site Funds for security and technology.  The House passed the bill in June, 2016 with a vote of 107-1, and the Senate

passed it 36-0 in October, 2016.  Even though Hudsonville has had this millage for the past 25 years, because the legislature expanded

the use, the ballot language identifies it as a new millage.  Of note, both millages will MAINTAIN our citizens’ current millage rate and will

not raise taxes. Previous improvements made as a result of this one mill levy have included additional classrooms to accommodate all

day every day kindergarten, roof repairs, boiler replacements, and land acquisitions.

Official ballot language:

HUDSONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills

on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the

school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance.

Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property

exempted by law, in Hudsonville Public Schools, Ottawa and Allegan Counties, Michigan, be increased by 18 mills ($18.00 on each

$1,000 of taxable valuation) for the year 2018, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will

collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2018 is approximately $4,430,000 (this is a renewal of millage that expired with the 2017 tax

levy)?

HUDSONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SINKING FUND MILLAGE PROPOSAL

Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Hudsonville Public Schools, Ottawa and Allegan

Counties, Michigan, be increased by and the board of education be authorized to levy not to exceed 1 mill ($1.00 on each $1,000 of

taxable valuation) for a period of 5 years, 2018 to 2022, inclusive, to create a sinking fund for the purchase of real estate for sites for, and

the construction or repair of, school buildings, for school security improvements, for the acquisition or upgrading of technology and all

other purposes authorized by law; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2018 is

approximately $1,410,000?

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

~ Mobile Food Distribution at Hager Park Church on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 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.

~ Bring the world to your doorstep!  International Experience (iE-USA) is a non-profit high school student exchange organization, and we are seeking host families for the 2018-2019 school year.  Students provide their own spending money to cover personal, school, sports, and recreation expenses, their own health insurance, and a desire to become part of your family.  Host families provide a safe and caring home, three meals per day, local transportation, and a quiet place to study.  Would you consider learning about the opportunity to open your heart and home to an exchange student?  Please contact local coordinator Sarah Boucher at 517-331-3460 or s.boucher@international-experience.net.  Sarah lives in Jenison and is close by to be of support throughout the entire exchange experience.  You can view available students to host at www.iE-USA.org.

~ Camp Blodgett Summer Camp Registration is Now Open! Camp Blodgett offers an affordable and fun overnight summer camp experience for all children ages 8-13 who live or attend school in Kent or Ottawa Counties.  To learn more about our 5-day sessions and to register online, go to www.campblodgett.org/summer-camp. Paper registration forms can be downloaded from the website.  Questions about Camp Blodgett’s Summer Camp program or need a paper form mailed to your home?  Call the camp office at (616) 949-0780 x106 or email info@campblodgett.org

~ Michigan Ballet Academy is presenting the magical story of Cinderella, with original choreography by internationally renowned Artistic Director Nikoloz Makhateli. Enjoy this wonderful tale of hope, love, and a magical fairygodmother who helps a young girl live “happily ever after.” Enjoy a stunning performance set to the beautiful music of Prokofiev at affordable prices for the entire family. Cinderella is a ballet that every family will love. Performances areon Saturday, April 28 th at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM, and Sunday, April 29 th at 2:30PM. at the Jenison Center for the Arts, 8375 20th Avenue, Jenison, MI 49428. The Hudsonville Public School discounted ticket price is $10.00, with a $1.00processing fee. The discounted student code is STUDENT10. Discounted rates are available for all performances. Purchase tickets at www.michiganballet.org. On Sunday, April 29th at 1:00 PM, there will be a Cinderella Tea Party for parents and children at the Jenison Center for the Arts. Tickets are $18 each and include lunch, Cinderella-themed desserts, craft activity, photographs with the characters, keepsakes, door prizes, and a reading of the Cinderella story. Buy tickets at www.michiganballet.org.

~ Eastern Ottawa Young Life is having a 5K run/walk on April 21 at the Eagle Athletic Stadium (next to Baldwin Street Middle School) to help students in our community raise money for Young Life andWyldLife summer camp! There will also be a 1/4 mile “Fun Run” for younger kids. The fun run is at 8:15 and the 5K is at 8:45. Check out eoyl.org/5k for more info.

These are posted as a courtesy to the community and are not connected to Hudsonville Public Schools in any way.

WHEN:Monday,April30that7:00PMWHERE:HudsonvilleFineArtsAuditorium(FreshmanCampus)3370AllenStreetHudsonville,MI49426WHO:Anyoneinterested!TICKETS:$5(ages10-18)/$10(adults)SPONSOREDBY:HudsonvilleLINKSProgram*TherewillbeanopTonaldiscussionimmediatelyfollowingthemovie

QuesTons?ContactKateRandallatkrandal@hpseagles.net

HY5CENTER The HY5 center is a new teen drop-in center. HY5 is being started by three local youth workers each of whom run after-school social gaming groups for teens, at Baldwin St, Unity, and HHS. These programs are open to all Hudsonville area youth and have seen a lot of success in bringing in teens and giving them a place to belong. Teens who attend these programs feel valued and are given the chance to build meaningful relationships with caring adults as well as other teens. The new HY5 center will continue this work.

ActivitiesBoard GamingVideo GamesComputer LAN GamingSnack BarHang out areaFree Wi-FiSpace for doing Homework IT’S ALL FREE! There is no cost to come to HY-5. We are open to all area High School Students. Hy-5 Open HoursTuesday 2:30-5:30Wednesday 2:30-5:30Thursday 2:30-5:30 LocationHY-5 is located on the campus of LOVE Inc. (3300 Van Buren St, Hudsonville, MI 49426) ½ mile down from the HHS. Once at love go to the back parking lot and look for a door with the HY-5 Logo. We are above the Loves Treasures resale shop. Questions about HY5 please contact: Andrew Moorehead(616) 916-2197

andrewmoorehead@southblendon.org