BAUER BITS 10/25/19

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:

OCTOBER 29 - Turkey Trot
OCTOBER 31 - Classroom parties - Please pick costumes that are appropriate and safe for elementary schools.
NOVEMBER 5 - Bauer Parent Club Meeting 7:00 pm
NOVEMBER 8 - Hat Day and Popcorn Day!
NOVEMBER 11-15 - BPC Coin War (watch for details)
NOVEMBER 12 - Jet's Pizza Night (Don't forget to mention your classroom teacher's name) and 3rd Grade travels to the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

Looking ahead... The Bauer Holiday Program will be Tuesday, December 3.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

BOOK FAIR      
Our Fall Book Fair is approaching and we need volunteers!

*Please go to our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bauerelementary -or- 

use this link to sign-up: http://bit.ly/35UwfrB.

*We especially need help on conference nights, November 18 & 20, 4:30-6:15pm & 6:15-8:00pm.  

*We also need help hosting Breakfast with Books for our PreK/K students and parents, 

November 20, 8:00-9:00am.

Thank you to everyone who has already signed up! Questions? 

Please contact Jamie Bunting (jamie_bunting@ymail.com) or 

Stephanie Martin (slmartin722@gmail.com).

THANK YOU FROM THE OFFICE

We appreciate all your support with the following:

1.  Calling the office before 8:45 am (616-669-6824) when your child will not be at school or late for that day.

2.  Calling the office, if you have not informed your classroom teacher, before 3:15 pm with any changes on parent pick up when school releases.

3.  Checking into the office to have lunch with your own student.  (We ask that parents not accompany children on the playground.)

4.  Avoiding the bus loop for pick ups (3:00-4:00 pm) and drop offs (8:35-9:00 am) during bus times.

5.  Using safety first when in the parent pick up or drop off line.

6.  Not parking on the grass.

7.  Including a change of clothes in their backpack for your student in the event of a milk spill, etc.

Again, we are thankful that you are supportive and are willing to help with putting students first!

VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECKS

If you plan to help in a classroom or attend a field trip, you must complete a Volunteer Background Check.  Please click on Volunteer Background Check to do so.  Thanks!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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.

Fall Fest

Jamestown Harbor Church will be hosting a Fall Fest for the community on Saturday, October 26, from 1-3 pm at Jamestown Lower Elementary School.  The event will include carnival games, face painting, costume contest, cake walk, family photo booth, snacks and drinks, and of course lots of candy!  We'd invite you to join us for this free family event!

Candy Land Halloween Event at Jenison Bible Church.  

October 31 from 6-8 pm.  

This is an indoor and completely free event for our community.  Come follow the Candy Land trail and collect candy.  When finished, you will end at a carnival with lots of games, prizes, bounce houses, face painting, craft, photo booth, door prizes, cake walk, and Magic Shows at 6:30 & 7:15.  Come get out of the cold and (maybe) rain or snow and enjoy some warm, indoor fun for your family! 

Hudsonville Eagles Aquatics Team to Host Free Swim Night!

The Hudsonville Eagles Aquatic Teams (HEAT) will be hosting a FREE swim night for your child to come and learn more about joining this competitive swim team.  

All elementary and middle school kids are welcome to join us on Friday, November 8, from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Hudsonville Competition Pool, 3370 Allen St.

Students must have a parent/guardian present during the free swim event.

For more information, please visit hudsonvllepublicschools.org or contact 

Aquatics Director, Ian Koes at ikobes@hpseagles.net 

or HEAT Head Coach Michaela Rookus at mrookus@hpseagles.net

Do you like to bowl? 

Home Free West Michigan, a local non-profit based in Hudsonville is seeking bowlers to help raise money for their organization.  Home Free West Michigan provides furniture, including but not limited to beds, dressers, kitchen tables, chairs, couches, etc, to families in need in Ottawa County. 

Come and join them on Saturday, November 9, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For $10 per person, you will get two games of bowling and food!

100% of proceeds will go to help families in need.

Remember to check us out:  

Facebook:  /BauerElementary  

Twitter:  @BauerElementary

#FireUpGoEagles

BAUER BITS 10/18/19

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:

OCTOBER 23 - 2nd Grade Field Trip
OCTOBER 24 - Picture Retake Day - am only (Please return the picture packet with your student for retakes)/BPC Skating Party at Tarry Hall (6:00-8:00 pm) The cost is $5 to skate and $2 for skate rental.
OCTOBER 29 - Turkey Trot
OCTOBER 31 - Classroom parties - Please pick costumes that are appropriate and safe for elementary schools.


Looking ahead... The Bauer Holiday Program will be Tuesday, December 3.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

THANK YOU FROM THE OFFICE
We appreciate all your support with the following:

1.  Calling the office before 8:45 am (616-669-6824) when your child will not be at school or late for that day.
2.  Calling the office, if you have not informed your classroom teacher, before 3:15 pm with any changes on parent pick up when school releases.
3.  Checking into the office to have lunch with your own student.  (We ask that parents not accompany children on the playground.)
4.  Avoiding the bus loop for pick ups (3:00-4:00 pm) and drop offs (8:35-9:00 am) during bus times.
5.  Using safety first when in the parent pick up or drop off line.
6.  Not parking on the grass.
7.  Including a change of clothes in their backpack for your student in the event of a milk spill, etc.

Again, we are thankful that you are supportive and are willing to help with putting students first!

VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECKS

If you plan to help in a classroom or attend a field trip, you must complete a Volunteer Background Check.  Please click on Volunteer Background Check to do so.  Thanks!

FROM BPC

We have the opportunity to develop a male role model program so dads, grandfathers, brothers, etc. have the chance to positively impact our students and their friends in the school setting. We are seeking your feedback on what you think would be beneficial ways that these men can come along Bauer faculty and staff to support, encourage, and teach our children. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey with one response per household by Friday, October 25. Thank you!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DVFL7S9

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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.

Fall Fest

Jamestown Harbor Church will be hosting a Fall Fest for the community on Saturday, October 26, from 1-3 pm at Jamestown Lower Elementary School.  The event will include carnival games, face painting, costume contest, cake walk, family photo booth, snacks and drinks, and of course lots of candy!  We'd invite you to join us for this free family event!

Candy Land Halloween Event at Jenison Bible Church.  

October 31 from 6-8 pm.  

This is an indoor and completely free event for our community.  Come follow the Candy Land trail and collect candy.  When finished, you will end at a carnival with lots of games, prizes, bounce houses, face painting, craft, photo booth, door prizes, cake walk, and Magic Shows at 6:30 & 7:15.  Come get out of the cold and (maybe) rain or snow and enjoy some warm, indoor fun for your family! 

Hudsonville Eagles Aquatics Team to Host Free Swim Night!

The Hudsonville Eagles Aquatic Teams (HEAT) will be hosting a FREE swim night for your child to come and learn more about joining this competitive swim team.  

All elementary and middle school kids are welcome to join us on Friday, November 8, from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Hudsonville Competition Pool, 3370 Allen St.

Students must have a parent/guardian present during the free swim event.

For more information, please visit hudsonvllepublicschools.org or contact 

Aquatics Director, Ian Koes at ikobes@hpseagles.net 

or HEAT Head Coach Michaela Rookus at mrookus@hpseagles.net

Do you like to bowl? 

Home Free West Michigan, a local non-profit based in Hudsonville is seeking bowlers to help raise money for their organization.  Home Free West Michigan provides furniture, including but not limited to beds, dressers, kitchen tables, chairs, couches, etc, to families in need in Ottawa County. 

Come and join them on Saturday, November 9, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For $10 per person, you will get two games of bowling and food!

100% of proceeds will go to help families in need.

Remember to check us out:  

Facebook:  /BauerElementary  

Twitter:  @BauerElementary

#FireUpGoEagles

BAUER BITS 10/11/19

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:

OCTOBER 18 - Early Release Day - dismissal at 12:15 pm.  Wear your gray Bauer T-shirt.  Bauer Family Groups at 9:05 am.
OCTOBER 23 - 2nd Grade Field Trip
OCTOBER 24 - Picture Retake Day - am only/BPC Skating Party at Tarry Hall (6:00-8:00 pm)

The cost is $5 to skate and $2 for skate rental.

OCTOBER 29 - Turkey Trot
OCTOBER 31 - Classroom parties - Please pick costumes that are appropriate and safe for elementary schools.




                                        SHOUT OUTS TO GOLD SPONSORS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
WHAT IS THE EARLIEST TIME THAT I CAN BRING MY STUDENT TO SCHOOL?
Supervision begins at 8:35 am.  That is the earliest time you may bring your child to school unless you are signed up with the Eagle's Nest Daycare program.  Thank you for your support!

VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECKS

If you plan to help in a classroom or attend a field trip, you must complete a Volunteer Background Check.  Please click on Volunteer Background Check to do so.  Thanks!

FROM BPC

We have the opportunity to develop a male role model program so dads, grandfathers, brothers, etc. have the chance to positively impact our students and their friends in the school setting. We are seeking your feedback on what you think would be beneficial ways that these men can come along Bauer faculty and staff to support, encourage, and teach our children. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey with one response per household by Friday, October 25. Thank you!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DVFL7S9

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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.

Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Distribution

Hager Park Church

Saturday, October 12, 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.

Fall Fest

Jamestown Harbor Church will be hosting a Fall Fest for the community on Saturday, October 26, from 1-3 pm at Jamestown Lower Elementary School.  The event will include carnival games, face painting, costume contest, cake walk, family photo booth, snacks and drinks, and of course lots of candy!  We'd invite you to join us for this free family event!

Remember to check us out:  

Facebook:  /BauerElementary  

Twitter:  @BauerElementary

#FireUpGoEagles

BAUER BITS 10/4/19

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:

OCTOBER 8 - MARCO'S PIZZA NIGHT (Marco's will donate a percentage of sales for that day back to Bauer!  Don't forget to mention your classroom teacher!  The class with the most sales will win a pizza party! Check out the flyer and coupons below.)
OCTOBER 10 - Walk-a-thon Assembly
OCTOBER 11 - Popcorn Day and Spirit Day - Wear your favorite College Team shirt!
OCTOBER 18 - Early Release Day - dismissal at 12:15 pm.  Wear your gray Bauer T-shirt.  Bauer Family Groups.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
WHAT IS THE EARLIEST TIME THAT I CAN BRING MY STUDENT TO SCHOOL?
Supervision begins at 8:35 am.  That is the earliest time you may bring your child to school unless you are signed up with the Eagle's Nest Daycare program.  Thank you for your support!

POPCORN DAYS
Our next batch of popcorn has been purchased through Pop Ity Popcorn Company.  The oil that is used to pop the popcorn contains Red Dye 40.  Please inform the office if your child is not able to have this.  Thanks!

GIRLS ON THE RUN
The GOTR spring program is looking for volunteers to help coach.  The lesson plans are provided and you don't need to be a runner!  Let Mrs. Opple know if you are interested or have questions.  Thank you!

BOX TOPS
Keep turning in your BOX TOPS!  October 10 is the cutoff for this first batch.

ArtPrize art project help and donations! Can you help us?

We are looking for people who are willing to donate time and materials for our students' upcoming 2020 ArtPrize entry. In 2017, Hudsonville Public Schools' students won their category and we are entering again next year! If you or someone you know would be willing to donate wooden boards to our school.... we need 1X4 and 2x4 primed or unprimed boards. We also need someone to cut these boards down to 6 inch lengths. Each student at our school in grades K-5 will be creating artwork on their own board which will be joined together with our other K-12 Hudsonville Public Schools student artworks!

If you can donate boards or cut boards for us (we need 430+ pieces for our school alone), please email Jessica Seitz (one of our art teachers) at jseitz@hpseagles.net . Thanks so much!

VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECKS

If you plan to help in a classroom or attend a field trip, you must complete a Volunteer Background Check.  Please click on Volunteer Background Check to do so.  Thanks!

HUDSONVILLE TURKEY TROT 2019
SIGN UP ONLINE:  https://bit.ly/2QvvmOW

Go to the link above.  Move to the lower part of the page and click on ‘Turkey Trot’.

• Race location:  Eagle Stadium on the Baldwin MS Campus.

• Race Date:  October 29, 2019
• Race Time:  Races begin at 5:00 PM.  Gates open at 4:30 PM.

• Race Information: The Turkey Trot is designed for elementary school children but we will have one additional race for grades 6-12.

• Entry Fee:  $6.00 Per Person
• Prizes: Turkeys, Apple Cider and Pumpkins.
• Individual Race Groups: PK-2nd Less than ¼ mile.  Grades 3-5 Less than a mile.  Grades 6-12 less than a mile. If your child needs special accommodations, please let your PE Teacher know.

• Entry Deadline:  Monday, October 9, 2019
• Late Registration:  On race day, late registration and additional shirts will be available at the late registration table near the stadium entrance. 

Severe Weather:  In the case of severe weather and cancellation, the Turkey Trot will not be rescheduled.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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.

Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Distribution

Hager Park Church

Saturday, October 12, 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.

Fall Fest

Jamestown Harbor Church will be hosting a Fall Fest for the community on Saturday, October 26, from 1-3 pm at Jamestown Lower Elementary School.  The event will include carnival games, face painting, costume contest, cake walk, family photo booth, snacks and drinks, and of course lots of candy!  We'd invite you to join us for this free family event!

Remember to check us out:  

Facebook:  /BauerElementary  

Twitter:  @BauerElementary

#FireUpGoEagles