BAUER BITS 11/16/18

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:

WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21-23 - Thanksgiving Break/No School

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 - Bauer's Holiday Program for Grades K-5 at 7:00 pm - Fair Haven Ministries  (Students will travel by bus from Bauer to Fair Haven throughout the morning for rehearsal) 

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 - BPC Jet's Pizza Night  A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Bauer which will help fund activities, supplies, and events for our students.  When ordering, please tell them that you are from Bauer and your classroom teacher's name. This is a fun competition for a class pizza party!


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 - Early Release Day (12:15 pm Dismissal), Wear your Bauer T-Shirt

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17 & TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 - Secret Santa Shop

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 - Holiday Parties

DECEMBER 24-JANUARY 4 - Holiday Break (school resumes on January 7, 2019)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

HABIT CARDS

“Together we learn. Together we lead.”  That is our motto at Bauer Elementary School.  We recognize and encourage students to use the Seven Habits of Happy Kids outlined in Sean Covey’s book.  Our faculty is always on the look out for students that exemplify being proactive, thinking win-win, beginning with the end in mind, putting first things first, seeking first to understand prior to being understood, working in synergy with others and balancing the responsibilities in their lives.

We recognize students with our words and also by giving out “Habit Cards” to individual students and classes.  Each Monday, our teachers will draw out one card for each grade level.  The students who have a card randomly drawn will be able to lead the school in the Pledge every morning for a week and a group picture will be displayed in our cabinet by the office.  We will also celebrate as a group on a monthly basis.  It is our hope that your child shares with you when he or she receives a card and what it was for.  We have amazingly kind and caring students at Bauer!  We thank you for encouraging your child to continue with great behavior and the habits of happy kids!

RECESS ATTIRE

All students will go outside for recess unless it is raining or it is extremely cold.  The office staff monitors temperatures and weather throughout the day.  If a child must remain inside for recess for medical reasons, a doctor note is required.  Have your child dress appropriately.  Students should have a winter coat, snow pants, boots (shoes to wear inside), hats, and mittens.  Please let the office know if there is a need for any winter gear. 

BPC SCRIP PROGRAM

BPC is introducing a new way for you to shop and help Bauer Elementary at the same time! Many of you may be familiar with the Scrip program and we thought it was time to bring it to Bauer. Through Scrip you can purchase gift cards at full value (no extra fees) and the retailers donate 2-16% back to the school. There are over 750 retailers to choose from including Meijer, Family Fare, Target, Amazon and so many more! Watch for a flyer coming home with your child today with more details.

Gift card orders may be placed with paper order forms or online (Bauer online enrollment code - 817E45BA6L851). You can also reload gift cards or purchase e-cards from your computer or mobile device. As the holiday season approaches, keep in mind that gift cards make great gifts for teachers, coaches, babysitters, etc!

Here’s a few scenarios to illustrate the tremendous impact we can have through our regular purchases.

1.  Your family spends $100/week on groceries. Meijer offers 3% back through Scrip. By paying with Scrip gift cards, your family can earn $156 annually just by purchasing groceries!
2.  You typically spend $60/week in gas. You prefer to fill up at Speedway, which offers 4% through Scrip. By using a Scrip gift card, you can contribute another $125.
3.  You decide to grab some lunch with a friend. After checking what restaurants are nearby, you opt for Chipotle. A quick review of MyScripWallet.com shows Chipotle offers 10% so you purchase an e-card on your phone. Your delicious lunch has just raised funds for Bauer!

The next round of orders are due back on Wednesday, December 5th and the cards will be available to pick up on December 13th from 3:15-4:00pm (or you can have us send home with your child).  If you have questions, you can contact the Scrip Coordinator, Vanessa at bauerscrip@gmail.com.

Giving Tree

Bauer Elementary is offering to families who might benefit from assistance this holiday season, our second annual Giving Tree.  Although it is a small gesture, we would like to offer this confidential opportunity.  If you would like to have a few gifts purchased for your child/children, please contact Mrs. Opple by Tuesday, November 20, with gift suggestions and sizes where appropriate.  
We will put a tag with the gift idea (no names) on our Giving Tree located in the office.  Another family will take the tag, purchase a gift, and return it to our office.  Mrs. Opple will call and let receiving families know we have the gifts in the office for pick-up.  (More information will be sent out later regarding the details on purchasing the gifts.)

HUDSONVILLE SKI & BOARD CLUB

The Hudsonville Ski & Board Club's purpose is to give HPS students and parents the opportunity 

to Ski and Board by offering a Club Discount Card to Bittersweet in Otsego.  We are pleased to offer 

this online registration process. 

https://2018skiboardclub.itemorder.com

Step 1:  Fill out the required online information on this website

Step 2:  Make checks payable to Hudsonville Public Schools and deliver payment to the Elementary, 

Middle School, or High School office of your choice.  Please label envelope Hudsonville Ski and 

Board Club.  Ski and Board Club merchandise is also available online. Check out some of the great 

gift ideas for the upcoming Holidays!

3 Signup Deadlines:

1) Sunday Nov. 18 with Cards delivered before Thanksgiving Break

2) Friday, December 14 - Cards delivered before Christmas Vacation

3) Thursday, January 3 - Cards delivered Monday, January 7