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March 16, 2018

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

~ Clean up your own trash at lunch

~ Help remind people to make good choices so they can be a good example to others

~ Make sure before you speak, what you’re going to say will be nice or helpful

~ Encourage others to keep going when they want to quit

~ If a student is not being included in a game you can invite them with you

Tuesday's Unified Basketball Tournament went without a flaw thanks to the awesome support from coaches, teachers, students and other schools.  Athletes from Grandville, Zeeland, Cedar Springs, and Zeeland Christian schools joined the BMS athletes in 12 different basketball pair-ups, lasting all day!  We had over 125 guest spectators and fans, most of our BMS students, and 186 athletes from 12 different teams that participated in the event. Our 8th grade band performed the National Anthem and each of the school's fight songs. Thank you to all of the BMS students who made posters for the participating

teams, who cheered on the athletes, who filled the stands, and who supported the tourney.  Many of the students who attended the event pledged to #respect EVERYONE. This day allowed the Unified student athletes a moment in the spotlight and they will remember it forever. Thank you, especially, to the teachers and parapros who made this event possible, including Kendall VandenBerg, Heidi Newenhouse, and Ally Harder! We are proud of the positive climate this day brings to BMS.

We also want to congratulate Rachel Kamer for memorizing 300 digits of pi! Way to go!

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES

~ 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

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!

LUNCH MENU

MARCH 19 - 23

~ Mon. Mar. 19 Turkey, Gravy & Mashed Potatoes with (2) dinner rolls (VM)

~ Tues. Mar. 20 Rotini Pasta with Saucy Meatballs or Spaghetti Sauce and

Garlic Toast (SM)

Side: Steamed Broccoli

Oven Baked Seasonal Fries

~ Wed. Mar. 21 Deli Sandwich Bar (SM)

Homemade Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza (MD)

Side: Green Beans

~ Thurs. Mar. 22 2-for-1 Hot Dogs with Chili Sauce (MD)

Side: Oven Baked Fries

~Fri. Mar. 23 Taco Bar with Tortilla Shells or Chips (SM)

Fish Sandwich (MD)

Side: Refried Beans, Cheddar Cheese,

Homemade Pico de Gallo

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. At least one parent must accompany the student traveler to this meeting. Please be sure to have your notarized Trip Authorization Form with you as well as photo identification. School ID is acceptable. 

LOST AND FOUND

There are several items that are lost and would like the owner to claim them before March 29.

Because after that they will be donated to a charity. So please ask your student to check it out many

times before it is bagged up. Thank you!

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

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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

COMMUNITY EVENTS

~ 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

~ 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! 

~ Harbor Humane Society Spark Camps - This summer, Harbor Humane Society will offer, for the first time ever, a line-up of action-packed, animal-filled, fantastically fun SPARK summer camps. These camps are for kids interested in animals and humane education. What better way to spend a summer than hanging out with amazing animals, making new friends, learning cool new things, and playing games? Our summer camps will SPARK kids to learn different skills regarding patience and empathy. Each camp will feature a variety of animal-related topics that will entertain and teach your child all about the world of animals. Kids have the opportunity to have a one-of-a-kind hands-on learning experience. Our campers aren’t the only ones who have fun; our beloved shelter animals also receive much-needed TLC. Register today, space is limited! Visit our website for online registration or a printable paper application. www.harborhumane.org

Early bird sign up through 4/15/18: $5.00 off! You can mail/fax paper copies of applications to:

Harbor Humane Society, Attn: Sarah Shea, 14345 Bagley St, West Olive, MI 49460. Fax to: 616.399.0374 Attn: Sarah

Shea, Email to: programs@harborhumane.org. For more information, please contact Sarah Shea at 616.399.2119 X109 or

programs@harborhumane.org.

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