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March 9, 2018

This week’s ideas for Helping Other Eagles Soar this week were:

~ Pick up trash at lunch and in the hallways

~ Be respectful to teachers by listening and being quiet while the teacher is talking

~ Say Hi to everybody, ask how they are

~ Cheer them on - say good job

~ Help teachers make their classrooms a better place to learn by volunteering to help with whatever is needed

Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade choirs on their fantastic performance at District Choral Festival on Wednesday. The choirs earned a First Division Rating (115 out of 120 points possible) including a perfect score in sight reading. The students represented our school proudly with their great performance and awesome behavior. As a result of their fabulous performance, the choirs earned an invitation to State Choral Festival at Hope College on May 4. Thank you to all of the families and friends who helped support us!

CHOIR CHAT:

Tuesday, March 20, our 6th grade choir will perform along with the Riley St. Middle School 6th grade choir at our 6th Grade Showcase Concert. The concert will take place at the Hudsonville Fine Arts Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Students will need to report to the orchestra room at 6:20 p.m. for attendance and warm ups. They will need to wear their black and white formal uniforms.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES

~ Sun. Mar. 11 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS - Spring ahead 1 Hour

~ Mon. Mar. 12 Start of Trimester 3 / Term 5

~ Wed. Mar. 14 Renaissance Meeting from 2:45-3:30pm in GLC

~ Fri. Mar 16 Renaissance will be hosting a Activity Night from 3-5pm.

There will be dancing, karaoke, games in the gym and March Madness

basketball viewing. Admission is $5.00 and concessions will be sold.

~ Wed. Mar. 28 Renaissance Meeting from 2:45-3:30pm in GLC

~ Mar. 30 - Apr. 8

Friday - Sunday Spring Break

~ Mon. Apr. 9 Classes Resume

~ Fri. Apr. 13 Early Release - School dismisses @ 11:15am

~ 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

LUNCH MENU

MARCH 5 - 9

~ Mon. Mar. 12 Chicken Noodle & Rice Soup with Bosco Stick (VM)

~ Tues. Mar. 13 Popcorn Chicken & Mashed Potato Bowl with

Biscuits, Gravy and Golden Corn (MD)

~ Wed. Mar. 14 Honey Rib Sandwich (VM)

Homemade Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza (MD)

Side: Golden Corn

~ Thurs. Mar. 15 Spicy Chicken Sandwich (VM)

Side: Oven Baked Fries

Bean Salad

~Fri. Mar. 16 Loaded Potato Wedges with Taco Meat, Nacho Cheese

Sauce & Garlic Breadstick (SM)

Fish Sandwich (MD)

Side: Steamed Broccoli

East Coast Trip Families - Parents and Students, please mark your calendars for April 19, 7:00 p.m. Our last MANDATORY meeting will be held in the cafeteria at BMS. BOTH parents and students MUST be in attendance at this meeting.

YEARBOOKS

Any student who has not ordered a yearbook may order one online at www.geskusphoto.com/?YB=29 . We also have

order forms available in the office. The cost is $8.00 and must be ordered by 3/16/18 to receive this pricing. We will not

have extras for sale at the time of distribution (the last week of school). If your student is unsure as to whether or not one

has been ordered, please email Mrs. Harms ((hharms@hpseagles.net) or see Mrs. Harms in the office. Thank you!

� L to R: Bidisha Majumdar, Zachary Somsel, Carson Bell, Julia Occhipinti, Casey Fields, Chase Ciolek, Caleb DeBoer, Jessica White, Alexis Dickman, Gretchen Stoub, Kaitlin Barnes, Clayton Richter, Zach Milward, Emma Kopka

February’s Students of the Month

The Hudsonville Athletic Boosters are presenting the GMB/ Eagle 5k " Brian Carlson Memorial Run" on March 24, 2018 at 9am. The event will take place at Hudsonville High School with the route running through the city of Hudsonville. Each year, the Hudsonville Athletic Boosters seeks to supplement the athletics program with thousands of dollars through various fundraising activities, including the GMB Eagle 5K, whose proceeds will go to athletic scholarships. As an organization, we give ten $1000 scholarships a year to outstanding student-athletes who are pursuing a college education.

Be sure to sign up on line at www.classicrace.com or visit our website www.hudsonville5k.com for more information and registration. Online registration only. Packet pickup and late registration will be at Harvest Health March 23 from 4-6pm 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.

SPRING SPORTSTrackThere will be a meeting March 19th in the BMS cafeteria from 2:45 - 3:30 for 7th and 8th graders interested in track and field.  Practices will begin March 22nd but you must have a sports physical, athletic code and $75 pay to participate fee turned into the office before then.

Boys TennisTennis practices will begin March 20 from 3-4:30 on the BMS tennis courts.  There is a parent informational meeting Wednesday, March 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the high school in room 108.  You must turn in a sports physical, athletic code and $75 participation fee before the first practice. 

Girls Soccer Tryouts will be held at Baldwin Street March 19, 20 and 21 from 3:30 to 5:15 with practices starting the day after tryouts.  You must turn in a sports physical and athletic code prior to March 19th and pay the $75 pay to participate fee if your daughter makes the team.

LIBRARY NEWS

The Scholastic BOGO Book Fair is coming to the BMS Media Center from March 19-23! We will be open from 8am-

2:45pm Monday-Thursday, and 8am-12:30pm on Friday.

Our book fair provides students, parents, and staff an opportunity to purchase great books with the added bonus of Buy

One, Get One Free this time. Parents and family members are encouraged to support the BMS Media Center by

shopping at our book fair; please be sure to stop at the office for a visitor badge when you visit. If you can’t make it to

school or you are looking for a wider selection, you can also shop online.  Our school still earns rewards, and the items

are shipped to BMS at the conclusion of the fair.  To shop online or to see a preview of items available at the book fair,

visit our online fair homepage at http://www.scholastic.com/bf/baldwinstreetmiddleschool. Don’t miss this great

opportunity to stock up on some great reading materials for Spring Break, or for summer reading!

If you have completed a background check and would like to volunteer at the book fair, please contact Lori Bolhuis!

lbolhuis@hpseagles.net

Fundraiser for the

HUDSONVILLE

BAND BOOSTERS

at VITALE'S

Monday, March 19, 2018

AVAILABLE ALL DAY!

11:00am – 12:00am

10% of all food sales will benefit the

Hudsonville Band Booster Program.

Valid at VITALE'S - Hudsonville Only!

Dine-In, Take-Out or Delivery

5779 Balsam Drive | Hudsonville, MI 49426

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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?

Eagle Renaissance GOLD MEMBERS ONLY

MARCH Business of the Month

Head to Rainbow Grill 4225 32nd Ave.

FREE BURGER/WRAP/ SANDWICH/PANCAKE

W/ PURCHASE OF A DRINK

BRING YOUR BOM CARD & ID

HUDSONVILLE ATHLETIC BOOSTER BASH

-Silent and Live Auction -Hawaii condo (one week) $20 raffle tickets -Purchase tickets by contacting: Trish Boomsma or Mike Petroelje at HAB49426@gmail.com

When: April 28 @ 5:30 pm Where: Pinnacle Center Cost: $45 per person (Includes dinner)

Please join us to support the Hudsonville Athletic Program and our Student - Athletes!!

COMMUNITY EVENTS

~ Heritage Christian School Children's Clothing and Toy Sale will be held on Saturday, March 10 from 9:00 am - 12:00. Items include infant to teen clothing, 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 Consignment Sale is coming March 23 and 24, starting at 9am. They are located at 1481 Baldwin Street, Jenison. There will be Spring/summer clothing for babies–teens, shoes, toys, outdoor items, sports equipment, baby items and much more!!  Saturday is 1/2 off many items from 9-1pm. Free admission, cash or check only.

~ FAMILY FUN DAY - Everyone is invited to the Annual Bible Club Family Fun Day on Saturday, March 17, 2018, from 2-4 p.m. at Grandville Bible Church 4122 44th St. SW (north of Rivertown Parkway, West of Wilson.) Families will enjoy fun activities, prizes snacks and a short program featuring chalk artist, Terre Ritchie. Everything is free. Sponsored by BCM International Western Michigan, 710 Baldwin St. Jenison, MI 49428. 616-457-3840.

~ Camp Invention ~ Invent the Future Today - Explore the technology behind self-driving cars and invent a vehicle of the future. Design futuristic dream homes with smart furniture and smart energy. Build and personalize a robotic dog and construct a one-of-a-kind dog park. Your local Camp Invention site information is Oakwood Intermediate School |ocated at 10505 Learning Lane, Allendale, MI 49401 on June 18 - 22, 2018 from 9:00AM - 3:30PM. It is directed by Carlos Esquivelinlandesign@gmail.com and pricing $225 (before discount) for children entering grades K–6. Please register at campinvention.org or 800.968.4332. $25 off if you register by 3/23 - use code: IDEA25, $15 off if you register between 3/24 - 5/4 - use code: IDEA15, $25 off per sibling - use code: SIBLING

~ Do you have a horse?  Do you love horses? The Hudsonville Equestrian team will be holding an informational meeting on March 15 from 6:30 - 7:30 at Riley Street Middle School Cafeteria.  We accept anyone in grade 5 - 12 with an interest in horses with all levels of experience. Even students without horses may participate as a groom. Please contact Jen Degraff at jendegraff@me.com if you have any questions.

~ Free EASTER EGG HUNT - Saturday, March 31, 2018 @ 10am at Hughes Park—40th Avenue, Hudsonville. Voluntary donations are accepted. All proceeds will go to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.  Kids up to 10 yrs old gather prize-filled eggs!  SEARCH FOR ONE OF THREE GRAND PRIZE EGGS! 

This information is brought to you as a courtesy and is not connected with Hudsonville Public Schools.

Protect Young Eyes - Defending Kids from Online Danger

The South Elementary Parents Club, in conjunction with other district elementary Parents Clubs, has invited Protect Young Eyes (protectyoungeyes.com) to present at Hudsonville High School’s original auditorium.  The purpose of their presentation is to increase the digital IQ of our families.  Led by Chris McKenna, Protect Young Eyes is a team of digital experts who present around the country.  Parents and guardians are invited the evening of Monday, March 26 to a 90-minute seminar starting at 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) in the auditorium of Hudsonville High School.  No tickets are necessary, but seating is limited.  Here’s a link to a thought-provoking post about digital screen time from the Protect Young Eyes Team to give you an idea of what they present.  Hope to see you there!