As the weather changes to warmer and sunnier days, we know what our students wear to school often changes, too.  We pride ourselves on having a business-like environment at BMS, conducive to learning. Because of this we put guidelines in place to help us meet that goal.  Please take a moment to reacquaint yourself and your students with the BMS appearance policy:

“Students are expected to attend school modestly, appropriately and professionally dressed as an expression of pride in themselves, their family, and their school…

Shirts• Spaghetti strap tops, halter tops, tube tops, or any visible straps are not allowed unless shoulders are

covered by another top or unless it is over a tank top with 1 ½ inch straps or another appropriate shirt.• Neckline must be not lower than armpit level and must cover one’s back and midriff.• Cut-off t-shirts are not allowed.

Shorts/ Skorts/ Skirts/ Pants• Shorts/ Skorts/ Skirts must be a minimum of fingertip length when arms are hanging naturally at

one’s side.• Pants with rips or holes above fingertip length when arms are hanging naturally at one’s side are

not allowed.• Pants which expose any undergarments are not allowed.• Undergarments are not to be visible at any time.

Accessories• Hats/ hoods are not allowed during the school day.• State law requires that footwear be worn at all times and be appropriate in the event of an

evacuation at any time of the year.”

If you’d like to read the full policy, please refer to your student’s agenda handbook.  Please work with your student to adhere to these guidelines so that we can avoid inconveniencing parents to bring a change of clothes during the school day.

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26 April 2019

From Our Principals……..

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 class every 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.

SPECIAL OF THE DAY:

Monday, April 29 Walking Taco with Beef Taco Meat, Nacho Cheese Doritos, Shredded Cheddar Tuesday, April 30 (2) Bosco Breadsticks, with Spaghetti Sauce, Curly Fries, Cole Slaw

Wednesday, May 1 Deli Sandwich Bar with all of the fixings! Baked Beans

Thursday, May 2 Asian Chicken Bowl with Popcorn Chicken, Brown Rice, General Tso Sauce, Baked Fries

Friday, May 3 Classic Pasta Bar with Homemade Meat Sauce or Plain Spaghetti Sauce, Rotini Pasta, Garlic Toast and Cali Blend Veggies

Menu - April 29 - May 3

Think You've Got Talent? Each spring, BMS Student Council hosts an assembly showcasing the talents of some of our students. If you have a talent that you would like to share, please consider auditioning for this year's talent show! ~ An informational sheet is available in the office. ~ Performances will be limited to 2 1/2 minutes maximum time. ~ Auditions will be held after school on Tuesday, May 7. ~ In order to audition, you must sign up no later than the end of the school day on Friday, May 3. Sign up sheets are in the office.

Monday, April 29 - Friday, May 10 6th and 7th Graders taking MStep.

Friday, May 3 7th and 8th grade choirs will be attending State Choral Festival at Hope College

Monday, May 6 Spring Band Concerts - 6th Grade Band and Jazz Band -6:45pm at Fine Arts

Auditorium 7th and 8th Grade Bands will begin at 8pm

Friday, May 10 Early Release - School dismisses at 11:15am

Friday, May 17 8th Grade Band trip to Cedar Point

Monday, May 20 Spring Choir Concert at 8:00pm

Tuesday, May 28th 7th Grade Band and Jazz Band trip to Lansing

Monday, June 3 ANNUAL SPORT PHYSICALSThe annual sport physicals for the school year 2019-20 will be held Monday, June 3 at the high school office area. This is for Hudsonville Public School students ONLY who will be entering grades 7 - 12 for the 2019-20 school year. The girls will begin at 6pm and the boys at approximately 8pm. The cost will be $15.00 and checks can be made payable to Hudsonville Public Schools.

Wednesday, June 5 8th Grade Recognition - 6:30pm at High School Gym

Upcoming Events…

LOST AND FOUND

Is there something that belongs to your student and you haven’t seen it in a while? Well, we would like to suggest telling your student to check out our Lost and Found. It is located in the cafeteria area by the wooden bench.

PLEASE VOTE TUESDAY, MAY 7ANNUAL OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL

On May 7, Hudsonville School parents and community members will have the chance to vote on our annual Non-Homestead Millage renewal. This is an annual renewal request that voters have approved for the past 24 years and, if approved, would generate approximately $4.8 million dollars of operating revenue for our school district. Please note, this is not a tax on primary residences and is not a new tax.

Official ballot language is as follows:

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 2019, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2019 is approximately $4,850,000 (this is a renewal of millage that expired with the 2018 tax levy)?

Feeding America West Michigan Food Truck

Hager Park Church Saturday, June 8, 2019 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.

Connecting with Our Community…

As you know, one of the educational speakers at BMS on April 9 spoke about the dangers of vaping. As a school, we want to do all we can to partner with parents to help prevent our adolescents from beginning to vape by providing educational opportunities as often as possible. Arbor Circle has provided a couple of short vaping videos that can be seen by clicking on the link. Additionally, Arbor Circle has partnered with Jenison Public Schools to host another town hall at Jenison High School. This event will be very similar to the one that our high school hosted this winter. If you did not attend the previous event, we would encourage you to attend the event hosted by our neighbors. More information can be found on the flyer.

https://www.facebook.com/OSAPCoalition/videos/832408793759810/

TEENS & VAPES:A PA R E N T T O W N H A L L

Vaping and the use of e-cigarettes is the fastest growing trend among teens. In Ottawa County, 1 out of every 4 teens has used a "vape" in the past month*.

What is in these devices? Are they really just flavor? How do they compare to traditional cigarettes? How do I know if my youth is using them or if my teen is addicted?

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help prevent addiction for your teen. Speakers will include experts on the potential health impacts of vaping, ç^V�youth

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