Bauer Bits 1/25/19

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:

FEBRUARY 1 - Early Release (12:15 pm dismissal), wear your Bauer T-shirt.

FEBRUARY 4 & 5 - WINTER BREAK/NO SCHOOL

FEBRUARY 12 - 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!

FEBRUARY 14 - Valentine's Day Parties - please inform the classroom teacher if you plan on attending and complete a Background Check if you have not done so already.  Background Check

FEBRUARY 15 - 5th Graders attend Symphony.  (watch for details)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GIRLS ON THE RUN!                                                                                                
Bauer's Girls on the Run program is looking for coaches! If you would like to be a coach for the upcoming GOTR season (March-June), please visit https://www.gotroac.org and click on the volunteer tab. 

RUNNING CLUB                                                                                                                      

Information and registration forms will be going home at the beginning of February. The Eagle 5K will be March 23, 2019!

Remember to check out:

Facebook:  /BauerElementary

Twitter:  @BauerElementary

Bauer Parent Club is helping to facilitate a school-wide School Supply Restock! 

If you would like to contribute to your child's classroom, all links are available 

at www.facebook.com/groups/bauerelementary. You can also email Parent Club 

at bauerparentclub@gmail.com for more information. 

Please send supplies in with your child by January 31. 

If you choose to send items directly to school via an online site, please specify 

your teacher’s name so we can get them to the right place. For Amazon orders, 

check "This Item is a Gift" and then add a Gift Message (teacher's name) 

on the check out page.  THANK YOU in advance for your support!

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ROCK THE RED CARPET

Click on https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bauerparentclub/225978 to purchase tickets for Rock the Red Carpet or contact Mrs. Rische at Catherine.rische@gmail.com to purchase tickets if you are not able to purchase online.  PLEASE call Mrs. Opple if you need any confidential financial assistance with this event (tickets, dress, etc.).

PE APPAREL SALE
It is time for our annual PE Apparel sale.  This year, the PE Apparel is available to order online! 

Please go to this link to order:  bit.ly/2sr1x6M.  

Online orders will be available until the end of the day on February 1, 2019.  
If you have any questions about your online order, please contact Rebecca Fabiano at 616-669-1740 Ext. 3.

Paper orders can be sent into school to Ms. Johnson and online orders are due February 1, 2019.
(Watch for a flyer coming home soon!)

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BRIAN CARLSON MEMORIAL RUN
The Hudsonville Athletic Boosters are presenting the GMB/ Eagle 5k " Brian Carlson Memorial Run" on March 23, 2019 at 9am. 

The event will take place at Hudsonville High School with the route running through the city of Hudsonville. Each year, the Hudsonville 

Athletic Boosters seeks to supplement the athletics program with thousands of dollars through various fundraising activities, including 

the GMB Eagle 5K, whose proceeds will go to athletic scholarships. As an organization, we give ten $1000 scholarships a year to 

outstanding student-athletes who are pursuing a college education.

.Be sure to sign up on line at www.classicrace.com or  visit our website www.hudsonville5k.com for more information and registration. 

Online registration only. Packet pickup and late registration will be at Harvest Health March 22 from 4-6pm and Race day morning from 

7am to 8:50am. Be sure to check out and LIKE our Facebook page (GMB Eagle 5k race) also for all updates.  

All runners will receive lots of post-race refreshments.  

These activities and promotions are NOT sponsored by Hudsonville Public Schools. Activities and promotions are listed as a service to the Hudsonville Public School community.
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Hudsonville Youth Girls Lacrosse

2019 Callout Meeting Grades 3-8

January 29th 6-7:30 PM

Location: Baldwin Street Middle School Cafeteria

E-mail: rjholliday@mail.com Web Site: http://hudslax.com

For more information call or text Rebecca Holliday @ 616-935-2919

Bring the world to your doorstep!  

International Experience (iE-USA) is a non-profit high school student exchange organization, and we are seeking host families for the 2019-2020 school year.  Students provide their own spending money to cover personal, school, sports, and recreation expenses, their own health insurance, and a desire to become part of your family.  Host families provide a safe and caring home, three meals per day, local transportation, and a quiet place to study.  Would you consider learning about the opportunity to open your heart and home to an exchange student?  Please contact local coordinator Sarah Boucher at 517-331-3460 or s.boucher@international-experience.net.  Sarah lives in Jenison and is close by to be of support throughout the entire exchange experience.  You can view available students to host at www.iE-USA.org.

Sarah Boucher

International Experience

www.iE-USA.org

s.boucher@international-experience.net

Bauer Parent Club Meeting Minutes from January 15, 2019

JANUARY MEETING
JANUARY 15, 2019 / 7PM
BPC Officers: Emily Brechting (President), Katie Terpstra (Vice President), Lindsey Bolhouse (Secretary), Jill Bosnjak (Treasurer), Katelyn Gates (Member-at-Large)

A. Principal’sReport-​ Welcome,Mr.Meersma!
Mr. Meersma has now been at Bauer for 4 weeks. He is coming from a school with 700 students (in Fowlerville) and is enjoying getting to work in a smaller school where he can get to know the students better. He has been working on helping staff and students develop common language for behaviors and attitudes at school, especially in areas such as the playground, cafeteria and when lining up.

2. Financial Summary
   
   1. Current Status​ - $22,429.51
      
   2. Fundraisers/Deposits ​- Box Tops ($801.07), Culvers Nights ($787.31),
      Script ($619.04), Pizza Nights (vary from $130-$160 per time)
      
   3. Recent/Upcoming Expenses​ - 5th Grade Celebration, Father Daughter
      Dance, gifts for Mrs. Opple and Mr. Meersma, Holiday Meals for Bauer Staff
      
3. BPCUpdates
   a. RecentEvents
   
   1. Fall Book Fair
      The November Book Fair brought in $3,600 in Scholastic Dollars. We have decided to divy this up amongst the Bauer teachers; each teacher will receive $140 to spend in their classroom. We have saved $500 to use for future needs. We will earmark the profits from the Spring Scholastic BOGO Book Fair for the Bauer library.
      
   2. Conference Dinners & Holiday Luncheon
      Conference dinners are almost entirely donation based (thank you Bauer families!) but the Holiday lunch is pulled from the BPC budget.
      

iii. Secret Santa’s Shop
The Secret Santa shop was a great success this year! Jessica Steigenga and her crew did an amazing job coordinating this fun event. If you have any suggestions for next year’s Shop or if you’d like to volunteer, you may contact the BPC at bauerparentclub@gmail.com​ or Jessica Steigenga at jmsteigenga@yahoo.com​. Thank you!
b. UpcomingEvents&Opportunities

1. School Supply Restock | January 21-31
   As we approach the middle of the school year, classroom supplies start to run low. Because of this, the BPC is supporting a School Supply Restock. Please check for the paper note or on the Bauer Parent Club Facebook page for a link to each teacher’s supply list. Thank you for considering!
   
2. District Wide BPC Board Meeting | January 22
   The BPC board members will be attending a district wide meeting on January 22. If you have any questions or concerns you’d like us to bring up at the meeting, please contact us. Thank you!
   
3. Father-Daughter Dance | February 23
   The planning committee has been hard at work planning a night
   

of Glitz and Glamour for all the girls at Bauer! Each girl is invited to bring a special guest for a night of dancing, photos, prizes, and snacks! Please let Mrs. Opple know if you need any help in attending this event (dress, ticket cost, etc.) We would like every girl at Bauer to feel welcome!
iv. Next BPC Meeting | March 12
D. Staff Scoop

• ●  Ashley Scholma was the staff representative at our meeting this week. She reports the staff is grateful for both the conference and Holiday lunches.
  
• ●  Alison Johnson (P.E. teacher) is working on surveying Bauer students about playground needs (balls, jump ropes, etc.). Each student will take a survey in STEAM and results will be provided to the BPC. We will then purchase new playground equipment for Bauer.
  

Bauer Bits 1/18/19

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:

JANUARY 24 - PK/K Registration Meeting for the 2019-20 school year at Bauer - 7:00 pm.  If your child is already a PK student at Bauer, you do not need to enroll again.  Your student will be placed in Kindergarten for the next year at Bauer.  If you have a student already at Bauer and you have another one to enroll for PK/K, please call Mrs. Opple.  We are more than happy to send home an enrollment packet! (more details below)

FEBRUARY 1 - Early Release (12:15 pm dismissal), wear your Bauer T-shirt.

FEBRUARY 4 & 5 - WINTER BREAK/NO SCHOOL

FEBRUARY 12 - 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!

FEBRUARY 14 - Valentine's Day Parties - please inform the classroom teacher if you plan on attending and complete a Background Check if you have not done so already.  Background Check

FEBRUARY 15 - 5th Graders attend Symphony.  (watch for details)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

HPS Early Childhood Programs – Open House/Registration Night

for the 2019-2020 School Year and 2019 Summer Program

Early Childhood Center 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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GIRLS ON THE RUN!

Bauer's Girls on the Run program is looking for coaches! If you would like to be a coach for the upcoming GOTR season (March-June), please visit https://www.gotroac.org and click on the volunteer tab. 

RUNNING CLUB                                                                                                                        Information and registration forms will be going home at the beginning of February. The Eagle 5K will be March 23, 2019!

Remember to check out:

Facebook:  /BauerElementary

Twitter:  @BauerElementary

Bauer Parent Club is helping to facilitate a school-wide School Supply Restock! 

If you would like to contribute to your child's classroom, all links are available 

at www.facebook.com/groups/bauerelementary. You can also email Parent Club 

at bauerparentclub@gmail.com for more information. 

Please send supplies in with your child by January 31. 

If you choose to send items directly to school via an online site, please specify 

your teacher’s name so we can get them to the right place. For Amazon orders, 

check "This Item is a Gift" and then add a Gift Message (teacher's name) 

on the check out page.  THANK YOU in advance for your support!

Attachments area

ROCK THE RED CARPET

Click on https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bauerparentclub/225978 to purchase tickets for Rock the Red Carpet or contact Mrs. Rische at Catherine.rische@gmail.com to purchase tickets if you are not able to purchase online.  PLEASE call Mrs. Opple if you need any confidential financial assistance with this event (tickets, dress, etc.).

PE APPAREL SALE
It is time for our annual PE Apparel sale.  This year, the PE Apparel is available to order online! 

Please go to this link to order:  bit.ly/2sr1x6M.  

Online orders will be available until the end of the day on February 1, 2019.  
If you have any questions about your online order, please contact Rebecca Fabiano at 616-669-1740 Ext. 3.

Paper orders can be sent into school to Ms. Johnson and online orders are due February 1, 2019.
(Watch for a flyer coming home soon!)

Attachments area

These activities and promotions are NOT sponsored by Hudsonville Public Schools. Activities and promotions are listed as a service to the Hudsonville Public School community.
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Hudsonville Youth Girls Lacrosse

2019 Callout Meeting Grades 3-8

January 29th 6-7:30 PM

Location: Baldwin Street Middle School Cafeteria

E-mail: rjholliday@mail.com Web Site: http://hudslax.com

For more information call or text Rebecca Holliday @ 616-935-2919

Bring the world to your doorstep!  

International Experience (iE-USA) is a non-profit high school student exchange organization, and we are seeking host families for the 2019-2020 school year.  Students provide their own spending money to cover personal, school, sports, and recreation expenses, their own health insurance, and a desire to become part of your family.  Host families provide a safe and caring home, three meals per day, local transportation, and a quiet place to study.  Would you consider learning about the opportunity to open your heart and home to an exchange student?  Please contact local coordinator Sarah Boucher at 517-331-3460 or s.boucher@international-experience.net.  Sarah lives in Jenison and is close by to be of support throughout the entire exchange experience.  You can view available students to host at www.iE-USA.org.

Sarah Boucher

International Experience

www.iE-USA.org

s.boucher@international-experience.net

BAUER BITS 1/11/19

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:

JANUARY 15 - Marco's Pizza Night (see below for coupons), Bauer Parent Club Meeting at 7:00 pm.

JANUARY 18 - Spirit Day/Wear your favorite sport attire and Popcorn Day.

JANUARY 24 - PK/K Registration Meeting for the 2019-20 school year at Bauer - 7:00 pm.  If your child is already a PK student at Bauer, you do not need to enroll again.  Your student will be placed in Kindergarten for the next year at Bauer.  If you have a student already at Bauer and you have another one to enroll for PK/K, please call Mrs. Opple.  We are more than happy to send home an enrollment packet!

FEBRUARY 1 - Early Release (12:15 pm dismissal), wear your Bauer T-shirt.

FEBRUARY 4 & 5 - WINTER BREAK/NO SCHOOL

IMPORTANT REMINDERS
BOX TOPS
Thank you for all your hard work on cutting and collecting Box Tops.  Our BPC received a check for $801.70.  That is amazing!  Thank you to Katelyn Gates who organizes this on going fundraiser.

HPS Early Childhood Programs – Open House/Registration Night

for the 2019-2020 School Year and 2019 Summer Program

Early Childhood Center 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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GIRLS ON THE RUN!

Bauer's Girls on the Run program is looking for coaches! If you would like to be a coach for the upcoming GOTR season (March-June), please visit https://www.gotroac.org and click on the volunteer tab. 

Remember to check out:
Facebook:  /BauerElementary

Twitter:  @BauerElementary

These activities and promotions are NOT sponsored by Hudsonville Public Schools. Activities and promotions are listed as a service to the Hudsonville Public School community.
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Sign up for Girls LaCrosse!  Click below for details....
http://hudslax.com/Registration/Default.asp?n=85855&org=HUDSLAX.COM