Thursday, January 30, 2020

BAUER BITS 1/30/20

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:
FEBRUARY 3 & 4 - NO SCHOOL
FEBRUARY 11 - BPC Marco's Pizza night (Don't forget to mention your classroom teacher's name!)
FEBRUARY 14 - Valentine's Day Parties
FEBRUARY 21 - EARLY RELEASE DAY (Dismissal at 12:15 pm)/Students wear their Bauer T-Shirts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Fever Free for 24 hours without Medicine Please
We have been fortunate to have a low amount of illnesses reported at Bauer.  To assist with keeping everyone healthy, please keep students home if they have a fever or are sick.  We ask that students are fever free for 24 hours without medicine before they return to school.  We appreciate your support with this!

AER Newsletter Information ~ January 2020
Hudsonville Public Schools Annual Education Report
The Annual Education Report (AER) is designed to meet state and federal requirements for reporting to parents and communities.  The report provides detailed data on state administered student assessment results, accountability results, teacher qualification information, and the state results for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).


Parents and the community can access AER information for the district and individual schools by clicking 
on the Annual Education Report tab on our website.  If you have any questions regarding the AER information,
please contact your child’s building principal.

KIDS HEART CHALLENGE (JUMP ROPE FOR HEART)
Fundraising for the Kid's Heart Challenge (formerly Jump Rope for Heart) through American Heart Association has begun! Log in here to create a profile for your student so they can join in the fundraising fun! All fundraising envelopes that come home will be due back by February 10, 2020 and our Jump Rope Parties and contests will be held the week of Valentine's Day in PE class! 
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!

STUDENT SERVICES NEWSLETTER
Our district is working hard to provide valuable, FREE resources to HPS families.  Please click on our Student Services monthly newsletter, The SOARce to see what is available.  We hope you will take advantage of these opportunities!

School Improvement Parent Survey 
It is our hope that you will take a minute to complete the School Improvement Parent Survey.  This survey will assist us in improving our schools.  Please read each statement and choose the response that most closely matches your opinion.  Please answer each item honestly.  Your responses will be completely confidential.  Thank you.

The survey window will run from January 24-February 7, 2020.
Please click here to access the Parent Survey.

From our BPC: Do you love shopping? Do you love it even more at a discount?

Here is an easy way you can help to support your school, and get some great products at even better deals!

Through the whole month of February, Bauer is partnering with B2 outlets- Hudsonville location (formerly Bid2benefit) in their shop2give program. Every time you bring in the attached flier or mention Bauer Elementary at checkout we will receive 15% of your total sales!

This is a great way to get some valentines gifts, spring break clothes, furniture for remodels you are craving during these dull winter months, and much more at a great price that can also greatly benefit our students with an easy fundraiser!

The Hudsonville B2 outlet store is located right around the corner at 5800 Balsam drive. So hurry on in and don’t forget to mention Bauer or bring in the flier that is coming home with your student this week! And don’t forget this special is running the entire month of February!







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.





















Hudsonville Youth Girls LacrosseStick Skills at Riley St. Middle School!
Jan- April3rd – 5th Grade 6-7 pm6th – 8th Grade 7-8 pm @ Riley St Middle School
For more information please E-mailHudsonGirlsYouthLax@gmail.com or Text (616) 890-7976
 Follow us on Facebook: Hudsonville Girls Lacrosse
         **THIS OFFERING IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH HUDSONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS**

If able we are asking for $40 if your child would like to attend all 14 sessions.  Feel free to have your child attend at no cost if they would like to try it out.  We do have sticks/goggles.  Will only need a mouthguard.
 SEASON STARTS IN MARCH 2020 COST IS $150
 Parental Volunteers:
WE NEED PARENT PARTICIPATION! There are many places to volunteer your time. Field prep, scheduling, game day set up, team moms, social media communication.
Without your help, the youth program will not be successful.



Remember to check us out:  
Facebook:  /BauerElementary  
Twitter:  @BauerElementary
#FireUpGoEagles

Friday, January 24, 2020

BAUER BITS 1/24/20

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:
JANUARY 28 - PK/K Information Night for the 2020-21 school year at Bauer 7:00 pm.  Please see details below.
JANUARY 31 - EARLY RELEASE DAY (Dismissal at 12:15 pm)/Students wear their Bauer T-Shirts.
FEBRUARY 3 & 4 - NO SCHOOL
FEBRUARY 14 - Valentine's Day Parties
FEBRUARY 21 - EARLY RELEASE DAY (Dismissal at 12:15 pm)/Students wear their Bauer T-Shirts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Fever Free for 24 hours without Medicine Please
We have been fortunate to have a low amount of illnesses reported at Bauer.  To assist with keeping everyone healthy, please keep students home if they have a fever or are sick.  We ask that students are fever free for 24 hours without medicine.  We appreciate your support with this!

A NOTE FROM OUR BAUER PARENT CLUB...  SCHOOL SUPPLY RESTOCK 
Bauer Parent Club is helping to facilitate a school-wide School Supply Restock! 
Go to www.facebook.com/groups/bauerelementary to find our teachers' wish lists. 

Please consider contributing to classrooms in addition to your student’s primary classroom, including our specials rooms, ASD rooms, and newer teachers still in the process of establishing classrooms. No time to shop? $5 gift cards to Amazon or Target are always appreciated!

Please send supplies in with your child by January 31. THANK YOU in advance for your support!

KIDS HEART CHALLENGE (JUMP ROPE FOR HEART)
Fundraising for the Kid's Heart Challenge (formerly Jump Rope for Heart) through American Heart Association has begun! Log in here to create a profile for your student so they can join in the fundraising fun! All fundraising envelopes that come home will be due back by February 10, 2020 and our Jump Rope Parties and contests will be held the week of Valentine's Day in PE class! 

PE Apparel is now available! Orders must be placed by January 29, 2020 by returning the form to your PE Teacher or orders can be placed online at http://bit.ly/30fOoh0
Super cool and reasonably priced!!!



































PREKINDERGARTEN/KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP FOR THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR
There will be an optional informative meeting at Bauer Elementary, Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at 7:00 pm for parents interested in enrolling their child for PreK/Kindergarten next year.  If you have a child in PreK at Bauer this year, you do not need to attend this meeting.  All current PreK students will move up to Kindergarten next year.  This is not a required meeting.  Click here to register online for PreK/K beginning January 24, 2020.  Please call Mrs. Opple at 616-669-6824 with questions.   

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!

STUDENT SERVICES NEWSLETTER
Our district is working hard to provide valuable, FREE resources to HPS families.  Please click on our Student Services monthly newsletter, The SOARce to see what is available.  We hope you will take advantage of these opportunities!

School Improvement Parent Survey 
It is our hope that you will take a minute to complete the School Improvement Parent Survey.  This survey will assist us in improving our schools.  Please read each statement and choose the response that most closely matches your opinion.  Please answer each item honestly.  Your responses will be completely confidential.  Thank you.

The survey window will run from January 24-February 7, 2020.
Please click here to access the Parent Survey.

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.

2020 HUDSONVILLE EQUESTRIAN TEAM
The Hudsonville Equestrian Team allows students to ride and show horses through the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association (MIHA). We are a competitive team that competes against other schools in District 16. We have a Middle School team, which is for students grades 5-8 and a High School team, which is for students grades 9-12. To ride for the Equestrian team, you must either own or lease a horse. Horses are not provided. A student who does not have a horse may still participate as a groom. Riders of all experience levels are welcome.

Information meeting:

Monday, February 17, 2020

6:30-8:00 PM

Riley Street Middle School Music Room


Coaches: Linda Luyk (Linda.luyk@gmail.com)

Grace Rosin (rosingrace@gramil.com)
Aaron Luyk (aluyk14@gmail.com)





Remember to check us out:  
Facebook:  /BauerElementary  
Twitter:  @BauerElementary
#FireUpGoEagles

Friday, January 17, 2020

BAUER BITS 1/17/20

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:
JANUARY 20 & 21 - The Ottawa County Health Department will be administering Vision Tests for grades 1st, 3rd, 5th.
JANUARY 24 - Popcorn Day and Wacky Hair Day!
JANUARY 28 - PK/K Information Night for the 2020-21 school year at Bauer 7:00 pm.  Please see details below.
JANUARY 31 - EARLY RELEASE DAY (Dismissal at 12:15 pm)/Students wear their Bauer T-Shirts.
FEBRUARY 3 & 4 - NO SCHOOL
FEBRUARY 21 - EARLY RELEASE DAY (Dismissal at 12:15 pm)/Students wear their Bauer T-Shirts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
A NOTE FROM OUR BAUER PARENT CLUB...  SCHOOL SUPPLY RESTOCK 
Bauer Parent Club is helping to facilitate a school-wide School Supply Restock! 
Go to www.facebook.com/groups/bauerelementary to find our teachers' wish lists. 

Please consider contributing to classrooms in addition to your student’s primary classroom, including our specials rooms, ASD rooms, and newer teachers still in the process of establishing classrooms. No time to shop? $5 gift cards to Amazon or Target are always appreciated!

Please send supplies in with your child by January 31. THANK YOU in advance for your support!

KIDS HEART CHALLENGE (JUMP ROPE FOR HEART)
Fundraising for the Kid's Heart Challenge (formerly Jump Rope for Heart) through American Heart Association has begun! Log in here to create a profile for your student so they can join in the fundraising fun! All fundraising envelopes that come home will be due back by February 10, 2020 and our Jump Rope Parties and contests will be held the week of Valentine's Day in PE class! 

PE Apparel is now available! Orders must be placed by January 29, 2020 by returning the form to your PE Teacher or orders can be placed online at http://bit.ly/30fOoh0
Super cool and reasonably priced!!!





































PREKINDERGARTEN/KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP FOR THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR
There will be an optional informative meeting at Bauer Elementary, Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at 7:00 pm for parents interested in enrolling their child for PreK/Kindergarten next year.  If you have a child in PreK at Bauer this year, you do not need to attend this meeting.  All current PreK students will move up to Kindergarten next year.  This is not a required meeting.  Click here to register online for PreK/K beginning January 24, 2020.  Please call Mrs. Opple at 616-669-6824 with questions.   

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!

HPS Early Childhood Programs - Open House Information Night for the 2020-21 School Year and Summer.
Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the Early Childhood Center from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Early Childhood Center is located at 5535 School Ave. (main entrance off Madison Ave.)
Programs include 3-year-old and 4-year-old Preschool, Before/After School Care, and Summer Care.
*This is a chance to gather information about the programs, meet staff, and visit preschool classrooms.  There will be NO registration this night. Registration will take place online, with the link being active January 22, 2020, at noon.
The link to register for all programs can be found through the Hudsonville Public Schools website, under the Early Childhood Programs tab.  Please note that enrollment fills quickly.
For more information, please call the Early Childhood office at 616-797-0842, ext. 1.
Thank you for your help with this process! 

STUDENT SERVICES NEWSLETTER
Our district is working hard to provide valuable, FREE resources to HPS families.  Please click on our Student Services monthly newsletter, The SOARce to see what is available.  We hope you will take advantage of these opportunities!



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.

2020 HUDSONVILLE EQUESTRIAN TEAM
The Hudsonville Equestrian Team allows students to ride and show horses through the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association (MIHA). We are a competitive team that competes against other schools in District 16. We have a Middle School team, which is for students grades 5-8 and a High School team, which is for students grades 9-12. To ride for the Equestrian team, you must either own or lease a horse. Horses are not provided. A student who does not have a horse may still participate as a groom. Riders of all experience levels are welcome.

Information meeting:

Monday, February 17, 2020

6:30-8:00 PM
Riley Street Middle School Music Room

Coaches: Linda Luyk (Linda.luyk@gmail.com)
Grace Rosin (rosingrace@gramil.com)
Aaron Luyk (aluyk14@gmail.com)





Remember to check us out:  
Facebook:  /BauerElementary  
Twitter:  @BauerElementary
#FireUpGoEagles

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Kids Rock the Gym


BAUER BITS 1/10/2020

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:
JANUARY 14 - Jet's Pizza Night (Don't forget to mention your classroom teacher's name!)
JANUARY 15 & 16 - The Ottawa County Health Department will be administering Hearing Tests for grades K, 2nd, 4th.
JANUARY 20 & 21 - The Ottawa County Health Department will be administering Vision Tests for grades 1st, 3rd, 5th.
JANUARY 24 - Popcorn Day and Wacky Hair Day!
JANUARY 28 - PK/K Information Night for the 2020-21 school year at Bauer 7:00 pm.  Please see details below.
JANUARY 31 - EARLY RELEASE DAY (Dismissal at 12:15 pm)/Students wear their Bauer T-Shirts.
FEBRUARY 3 & 4 - NO SCHOOL

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

PREKINDERGARTEN/KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP FOR THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR
There will be an optional informative meeting at Bauer Elementary, Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at 7:00 pm for parents interested in enrolling their child for PreK/Kindergarten next year.  If you have a child in PreK at Bauer this year, you do not need to attend this meeting.  All current PreK students will move up to Kindergarten next year.  This is not a required meeting.  Online registration will be available January 24, 2020.  (Paper copy enrollment forms will be available January 13, 2020 if needed)  Please call Mrs. Opple at 616-669-6824 with questions.   

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!

HPS Early Childhood Programs -Open House Information Night for the 2020-21 School Year and Summer.
Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the Early Childhood Center from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Early Childhood Center is located at 5535 School Ave. (main entrance off Madison Ave.)
Programs include 3-year-old and 4-year-old Preschool, Before/After School Care, and Summer Care.
*This is a chance to gather information about the programs, meet staff, and visit preschool classrooms.  There will be NO registration this night. Registration will take place online, with the link being active January 22, 2020, at noon.
The link to register for all programs can be found through the Hudsonville Public Schools website, under the Early Childhood Programs tab.  Please note that enrollment fills quickly.
For more information, please call the Early Childhood office at 616-797-0842, ext. 1.
Thank you for your help with this process! 

STUDENT SERVICES NEWSLETTER
Our district is working hard to provide valuable, FREE resources to HPS families.  Please click on our Student Services monthly newsletter, The SOARce to see what is available.  We hope you will take advantage of these opportunities!

BOX TOPS
Our Bauer Parent Club just received a Box Tops check for $603.30!  Thanks to all your efforts saving, cutting, and turning the little Box Tops into Bauer.  THANK YOU to Jessica Troost for all her work in cutting and organizing this fund raiser.  

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.

2020 Hudsonville Boys Youth Lacrosse Registration is Now Open!  
Registration ends on January 31, 2020.
Pre-K through 2nd-grade registration fee is $95.  All Pre-K through 2nd grade receive a free lacrosse stick to keep and will be provided equipment to use throughout the season.
3rd through 8th-grade registration fee is $200.
For additional information, please go to www.hudslax.com or email timmcaleece@gmail.com

Hudsonville Little League 2020 Registrations Are Now Open
Initial Deadline is January 11.  Visit HudsonvilleLittleLeague.com for more information.


Baton Twirling Classes 
Dates: Every Wednesday beginning February 5, 2020, and ending May 27, 2020
Times: Ages 4-7, 6:15-7:00 p.m.   Ages 8-18, 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Registration: On February 5th at the first class
Location: Georgetown United Methodist Church Gymnasium, 2766 Baldwin Street, Jenison
Cost: $8/week to be paid at each class.  $7 registration fee to be paid at first class.  Batons will be available for purchase at class for $26.  Payment plans are available.

Trophies, medals, and ribbons available to earn!  Students will have an opportunity to show off their skills at a competition in May, and also can march in the Grand Rapids Memorial Day Parade.  Questions?  Call (616) 460-1747, email athleticsens@aol.com, or visit us on our website at www.athleticsensations.com


Remember to check us out:  
Facebook:  /BauerElementary  
Twitter:  @BauerElementary
#FireUpGoEagles