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11 January 2019

From Our Principals……..

We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and winter break. While I have heard over and over again this week how much our students enjoyed the break, we have had a fantastic first week back at BMS! As a staff, are continually striving to find ways to improve our practices and better serve our students, families, and community. We value your opinion in our improvement process and ask that you take the time to complete this parent survey.

To complete the survey, please go to the link below and select Baldwin Street Middle School in thedropdown box:

http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/6238191

Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Thank you for your honest answers and feedback!

We would like to make you aware of some upcoming February dates:• Parent-Teacher Conferences -- February 26th from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Freshman Orientation (for current 8th graders) -- February 26th OR 27th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm

at the HFC • RMS families are encouraged to attend 2/26/19 • BMS families are encouraged to attend on 2/27/19

◦ Feel free to participate on whichever night works better for you • Parent-Teacher Conferences -- February 28th from 3:15 pm - 7:15 pm

School Bookings sign-up information will be sent out in The e-Banner a few weeks before parent-teacher conferences.

We are excited to announce that our school has been selected to participate in the 2019 NationalAssessment of Educational Progress, also known as NAEP. It is the largest continuing and nationally representative assessment of what students across the country know and can do in a variety of subjectareas. Some of our best and brightest 8th-graders have been selected to take assessments inmathematics and reading. To those who have been selected for this important test, we have NO doubtthat you will represent us well! More details will follow as we move closer to our school’s February testdate. We thank the chosen participants in advance for their involvement.

   

Classwork Connection… If you are looking for information about what the homework is for math, when the next test is in science, how to study for social studies, or what your student is doing in each classevery day, check out the Classwork Connection. Each week, all teachers will update this for your planning and information. Students and parents should check it out! Once you have visited, bookmark this page for easy reference, anytime.

Menu - Jan. 14 - 18…

SPECIAL OF THE DAY:

Monday, Jan. 14 Turkey & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes and Dinner Roll

Tuesday, Jan. 15 Meatball Pasta Bar - Meatballs in Sauce or Plain Spaghetti Sauce, Rotini Pasta & Garlic Toast,Steamed Broccoli, Star Potatoes and Cole Slaw

Wednesday, Jan. 16 Deli Sandwich Bar with all of the fixings! Green Beans

Thursday, Jan. 17 2-for-1 Hot Dogs, Chili Sauce/Cheddar Cheese,Baked Fries

Friday, Jan. 18 Taco Bar, Beef Taco Meat, Tortilla Chips, Taco Shells,Refried Beans, Homemade Pico de Galio, Cheddar

Cheese

Open House/Registration Night:

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the Early Childhood Center from 6:30-8:00 p.m.Early Childhood Center is located at: 5535 School Ave. (main entrance off Madison Ave.). Programs include: 3 and 4 year old Preschool, Young Fives, Before/After School Care, and Summer Care. This is a chance to gather information about the programs, meet staff, and visit preschool classrooms. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. There is no formal presentation, and children are welcome. Registration forms are accepted that evening with a $40.00 non-refundable registration fee per child and a $100.00 non-refundable deposit per family. Please note that enrollment fills quickly.

For more information, please call the Early Childhood office at 616-797-0842, ext. 1. Registrations will be available online on Jan 22 to print.

   

 

   

 

                                       

   

 

 

   

       

 

   

Boys Swim & Dive

First Week Practice Times Tuesday, January 15, 3:30-5:30 PM (Swimmers and Divers) Shuttle Bus will be provided from middle school.

Wednesday, January 16, 3:30-5:30 PM (Swimmers and Divers) Shuttle Bus will be provided from middle school.

Thursday January 17 3:30-5:30pm (Swimmers and Divers) Shuttle Bus will be provided from middle school.

Friday, January 18, 3:30-5:30 PM (Swimmers and Divers) Shuttle Bus will be provided from middle school.

Girls Basketball Tryouts

7th Grade 8th Grade

January 14 – 16 January 14 – 16

2:45 – 4:15 4:30 – 6:00

  Boys Wrestling

Informational Meeting January 10 from 2:45 – 3:30 in Mr. Kunzi’s room (room 137). Practices will begin January 15 from 2:45 – 5:00. More information will be available at the meeting on January 10th.

Middle School Weight Lifting and Speed Training for ALL Athletes: Starting January 7 and all Tuesday and Thursday following, the high school we will be hosting weight lifting and speed training for any athlete after school from 3-4:30pm at the high school. At this time we do not have transportation for students to the high school after school. We will begin at the Northwest corner of the high school by the old pool. If you have any questions please contact Matt Meerman at mmeerman@hpseagles.net. This will continue until Spring Break.

Would you like a chance to win a $25,000 scholarship? Then sign up for the National Geography Bee.

This year’s Geography bee will be Wednesday, January 30th in the Media Center.

Any 6th, 7th or 8th grader interested in participating please sign up in the office by Jan 28th.

YEARBOOK CONTEST

The voting was very close this year as we had many creative entries submitted by 30+ students. The yearbook cover winners this year are as follows:

Front Cover - 8th Grader Julia Way Back Cover - 8th Grader Morgan Blouw

Both girls will receive a free yearbook at the end of the year. Thank you to all of those that submitted an entry this year.

Upcoming Events… Wednesday, Jan. 30 Geography Bee - sign up by Jan. 28th to participate

Friday, Feb. 1 Early Release

Mon.-Tues., Feb. 4 & 5 Winter Break

Tuesday, Feb. 26 Parent/Teacher Conferences - 5-9pm

Freshman Orientation for current 8th graders 7pm in the Freshman Campus Aud.This is for parents AND students. This night would be mainly for Riley St. Middle School. You can attend either night with the understanding you might not receive your orientation packet, but it will be delivered to your 8th grader at school the day after their school’s event.

Wednesday, Feb. 27 Freshman Orientation for current 8th graders 7pm in the Freshman Campus Aud.This is for parents AND students. This night would be mainly for Baldwin St Middle School. You can attend either night with the understanding you might not receive your orientation packet, but it will be delivered to your 8th grader at school the day after their school’s event.

Thursday, Feb. 28 Parent/Teacher Conferences - 3:15-7:15pm

Friday, March 1 - Friday, April 5 Spring Break

Monday, April 8 Classes Resume

Choir Chat…

7th and 8th Grade Choirs - Pre-festival Concert - Monday, February 18, 6:30 p.m. - Hudsonville Fine Arts Auditorium

6th Grade Choir - National Anthem Performance - Hudsonville High School Varsity Hockey Game -Friday, February 22, 7:00 p.m. - Georgetown Ice Center

Additional information will be provided in early February.

      

   

 

  

Band Blast…

Sixth and 7th grade students should be honoring the practice requirement once again! Pleaseensure your child is making sweet music at home on a regular basis :)

MS/HS Band Weekend begins TONIGHT! Students who enrolled should arrive to HFC no later than5:45pm. Rehearsal begins at 6:00pm and continues until 8:00pm. We will meet again beginning at10am Saturday morning.

All families are invited to attend the concert for this event this Saturday at 4:30pm at our beautifulFine Arts Auditorium. The event is free!

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to attend MSBOA District X MS All Star Band this weekend at East Kentwood HS! Their concert will be Saturday evening at 7:00pm in the East Kentwood Fine Arts Auditorium and the event is also free:

7th Grade: 8th Grade: Allyson Oly Kevin Hall Hayley Baldwin Elizabeth Havens Alex Wood Conner Vlcek Liana Bomberg Ben Bier

All families are invited to check out information concerning our SUB SALE and JIMMY JOHN’S NIGHT! Sub Sale information is on our website and in your email inbox, and the flyer for the Jimmy John’s night is in this banner :)

Finally, please save the date for our 7th and 8th grade PreFestival Concert: February 12th!

Please remember to “Like” the Hudsonville Bands Facebook page and visit our website at www.hudsonvillebands.org, and please feel free to contact me anytime! Thank you and have a great weekend!

The Hudsonville Band Boosters is happy to announce that Jimmy John's is offering a 10% donation to the band programs. Please show your support at Jimmy John's of Hudsonville on Tuesday, January 15th anytime between 4:00pm and 9:00pm to be a part of this great fundraiser!

We are all busy - right? Why not feed your family the fastest sandwiches with the freshestingredients? Save the date and make it a Jimmy John's night! The money raised will assist theBooster program in providing the finances, manpower, and awareness needed to present our youngmusicians with exceptional music education and performance opportunities.

Anyone who orders that evening - all money goes to the Hudsonville Bands - so spread the news!

RENAISSANCE BUSINESS FOR January

Eagle Renaissance GOLD MEMBERS ONLY

JANUARY Business of the Month

Head to McDonald’s 4596 32nd Ave

FREE LARGE SANDWICH NO PURCHASE NECESSARY

BRING YOUR BOM CARD & ID

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BALDWIN STREET MIDDLE SCHOOL HOOPS FOR HEART 2019

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Our school is participating in a very special community service program to raise funds for

the American Heart Association. We’re joining the fight against our nation’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers — cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

On Thursday, February 14, our school will hold a Hoops For Heart event. These events are held at schools nationwide and not only help students learn about the benefits of regular physical activity and heart health, but also raise funds to support vital heart and stroke research as well as educational programs.

The American Heart Association is dedicated to helping people live longer, healthier lives. The money we raise helps people in our community learn how to avoid heart disease and stroke and also helps our local patient care. Our school will qualify for gift certificates for free physical education equipment based on the amount we raise, and students will qualify for individual thank-you gifts based on the donations they collect. Over the last 23 years we have raised $110,415.22 - way to go BALDWIN!

Students can SIGN UP in the cafeteria at their lunch time with Mr. Van Slyke Jan. 16 & 17.

Students will need to raise a minimum of $20 to be allowed to participate in the Hoops for Heart event on Feb. 14.

ALL MONEY WILL BE DUE JANUARY 29 & JANUARY 30 (Tue. & Wed.) THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION!

Parents, Grandparents, and families of B.M.S. students, Baldwin Street Middle School is participating in the Hoops for Heart program again this

year which benefits the American Heart Association. We are looking for volunteers to record free throws, referee 3 on 3, and chaperone in the gym. The event day is Thursday, February 14, 2019, and there are three different times in which you could help out. If you are interested or would like more information, please fill out this form and return it to the school office or email Mrs. Kooienga with questions. lkooieng@hpseagles.net

Thank you, Mrs. Kooienga & Mr Van Slyke & Miss VanNoord

Hoops for Heart Coordinators ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ YES..... I CAN HELP! Name__________________________________Child’s name_______________________ Phone _________________________Grade____________ email _____________________________________ ____ 6th grade (1st & 2nd hr) 7:50 - 9:41 ____ 8th grade (3rd hr) 9:46 - 10:39 ____ 7th grade (5th hr & 6th hr) 12:36 - 2:40