April 12 2019 Newsletter 1

FRIDAY, APRIL 12

2019

Park Elem en tar y A Note from Mrs. Heerema:

IMPORTANT DATES: Fri. April 12

Early Release 12:15 PM

Wed, April 24

Park’s Art Show @ Hudsonville City Hall 5:30-7:30

May 1-3

5th Grade Camp

May 10

Early Release 12:15 PM

Save the Date! April 22-May 1 Hudsonville Art Show You are Welcome to the Hudsonville Public Schools PK-12 Student Art Show! The show runs from Monday, April 22nd through Wednesday, May 1st at Hudsonville City Hall. City Hall will be open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Park’s artist receptions is Monday April 24 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. If your child has artwork selected for the show they will be bringing home a letter sharing which piece will be in the show soon.

PreK/Kindergarten Enrollment Registration forms and additional information is available on our website or at any of the elementary buildings. If you are unsure of what building your child will attend, call Robin at 669-1740, ext. 1.

Dear Parents, It is the time of year when we take state assessments. The M-STEP is given to all students who participate in their grade level content and standards.  The M-STEP is intended to measure student growth toward proficiency. State assessments are required under both state and federal law to ensure all children are learning and receiving a high-quality education. Our Park 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students will all participate in the M-STEP in the coming weeks and months. Please see the schedule below for specific dates connected to your child's grade level.  Testing Schedule Grade 5: April 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 Grade 3: April 30, May 1, 7, 8  Grade 4: May 14, 15, 21, 22 As a parent, you can be helpful in supporting your child's success on the state test. Here are a few important tips:  Optimize brain power Students who feel the most successful on testing days are the ones who have enough sleep and  good breakfast the day of the test. Relax and remain positive The best test-takers are confident, committed, and at ease. Even if you are nervous about your child's performance, try hard not to transfer that concern to your child. You never know, some kids actually enjoy tests! If your child is likely to get nervous, practice a few relaxation techniques, such as counting from one to ten or taking deep breaths, which can help relieve tension during the test. Plan Ahead Make sure that your child is on time to school each morning and that you do not schedule any appointments during his/her testing days. Thank you for your partnership and support! Mrs. Heerema and the 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Teachers

Music Notes: Park students are growing so much as musicians. Please see the attached newsletter to know more about what each grade level has been learning. The 4th grade students will be traveling to Muskegon for the link up field trip on Tuesday, April 24. This concert is a great opportunity for students to listen to and perform with a professional orchestra. They will be singing, moving and playing recorders along with the orchestra. A newsletter was sent home Wednesday with all of the details. Thank you for your support of Park Music! Please click here for more detailed info on what’s going in the music room. Aaron Bouwman; [email protected]. Park Music Teacher

Taking a closer look at our cognitively impaired students here at Park! 


Park Elementary has the great opportunity to be the home to our district's Cognitive Impairment program. This program currently includes three classrooms: Mrs. Grabill teaches K/1st, Mrs. Pell and Mrs. Hekman teach 2nd/ 3rd, and Mrs. Childress teaches 4th/5th. Our program offers a unique and modified curriculum that supports developmental and daily living skill needs and differences. All of our students are part of another classroom in the building and spend varied amounts of time in general education based on what is best for the individual student. Frequently Asked Questions: •

What is inclusion? ◦

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Inclusion secures opportunities for students with disabilities to learn alongside their non-disabled peers. Inclusion experiences are individualized for each student.


How can I help support and encourage inclusion conversations with my child? ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦

Remind your child to use all students’ names, not their CI label. Encourage your child to ask questions. Foster the importance of friendships with all children and recognize that differences are what makes us awesome. Ask your child about the inclusion that happens during their day.


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.

AYSO Soccer Registration Event Fall 2019/Spring 2020 Season When: Tuesday, April 30 from 6-8 Where: Chapel Pointe Church (gymnasium), 3350 Baldwin St, Jenison, MI 49428 Who: ages 3-14 Registration Fees: $115 per registered player $15 concussion form discount for each player until May 15 Scholarships are available and are taken into consideration upon a written request. Online registration will be open May 1 - June 10 Details: Register early for next season because teams fill up fast Complete your concussion form on the spot Find out about volunteer opportunities Meet your AYSO board members We will have jersey sizes available to try on There will be a kids craft table Please bring the following: The child/children you are registering unless you bring a pre-signed concussion form (It is state law that the player signs also) Birth certificate Credit/Debit card or Visa gift card (no checks or cash accepted)

Curb Parking:

Thank you for your help not parking along the curb by the front entrance.

Parking there creates a bottleneck effect where cars cannot pass. Please use Park St. for additional parking. Thanks again for your compliance.

PLEASE VOTE TUESDAY, MAY 7 ANNUAL OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL On May 7, Hudsonville School parents and community members will have the chance to vote on our annual NonHomestead 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. See the following link

Classroom Placement Forms: Classroom placement forms are now available in the office for the 2019-2020 school year. As always your child’s current teacher will be recommending the right fit for each students classroom placement next year. We do not take teacher requests, however, if you would like to add additional input about your child’s “right fit” please use these forms to do so.

EASTER EGG HUNT ~ FREE ~ Saturday, April 20, 2019 @ 10am Hughes Park—40th Avenue, Hudsonville Kids up to 10 yrs old gather prize-filled eggs! SEARCH FOR ONE OF THREE GRAND PRIZE EGGS! Voluntary donations are accepted. All proceeds will go to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.

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