January 6. 2017BALDWIN STREET MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Happy New Year! As a staff, we enjoyed welcoming students back to school this week! We have had a wonderful week at BMS as students were able to get back into the swing of things!

I want to make you aware of a fun and exciting opportunity for all middle school students. Friday, January 13, 2017, Baldwin Street Middle School will have an activity night for any student who attends middle school in Hudsonville. The activity night will take place from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The cost of admission is $5.00 - this gets you into the event and a piece of Jet's Pizza (extra snacks are available for a cost). Activities include open gym, dance, karaoke, and food. Please, have students enter through the gym doors. Just a reminder that all school rules and dress code apply during school activities. All money raised will go to the Renaissance program used to recognize our excellent students. We are also looking for parent chaperones. Please contact Mr. Arnoys if you are interested in volunteering. A current background check from this school year must be on file before chaperoning.

UPCOMING DATES

~ Wed., Jan. 11 Renaissance Meeting 2:45-3:45pm

~ Thurs., Jan. 12 Spelling Bee

~ Fri., Jan. 13 Early Release

Renaissance Activity Night6-9pm at BMS. Open gym,dance, karaoke, and more. Cost is $5. and that includes apiece of pizza. Additional snacks will be available for purchase.

~ Mon., Jan. 16 Ski and Snowboard TripSign-up in office during lunchfor bus which leave the HS @4pm & arrives back @ 10pm

~ Tues., Jan. 24 Ski and Snowboard TripSign-up in office during lunchfor bus which leave the HS @4pm & arrives back @ 10pm

~ Wed., Jan. 25 Renaissance Meeting2:45-3:45pm

~ Mon., Jan. 30 Beginning of Semester 2 / Trimester 2 / Term 4

~ Fri., Feb. 3 Early Release

~ Mon., Feb. 6 Mid - Winter Break

~ Thurs., Feb. 9 Band Concert - 7-8pm

~ Mon., Feb. 13 Parent/Teacher Conf. - 5-8pm

Ski and Snowboard TripSign-up in office during lunchfor bus which leave the HS @4pm & arrives back @ 10pm

~ Tues., Feb. 14 Hoops for Heart

~ Wed., Feb. 15 Parent/Teacher Conf. - 5-8pm

~ Thurs., Feb. 16 Parent/Teacher Conf. - 3-6pm

~ Mon., Feb. 20 Choir Concert

~ Fri., Mar. 10 Early Release

~ Mon., Mar. 13 Beginning of Trimester 3 /Term 5

~ Mar. 31 - Apr. 7 Spring Break

~ Mon., Apr. 10 Classes Resume

MENU FORJAN. 9 - 12

Mon., Jan. 9 Chicken Noodle Rice Soup withBosco Stick (VM)Pulled Pork (VM)Yogurt Bar (MD)

Tues., Jan. 10 Mini Corn Dogs (MD)Side: Tater Tots Bean Salad

Wed., Jan. 11 Sandwich BarSpicy Chicken (MD)Side: Corn

Thurs., Jan 12 Pepperoni Calzone (MD)Side: Baked Fries

Fri., Jan 13 No SchoolSack Lunch Available if office isnotified by 9:30am

December Students of the Month (L to R): Ashley Wynalda, Teagan Matthyse, Andrew Wyn, Jaben Bakker, Hayden Leenheer, Lindsey Foupht, Nick

Bushman, Montana Baar, Luke Voss, Taylor Zuverink, Natalie Arnoys, Libbie Simington

Blue & Gold Level MembersAll our Blue & Gold Level Members are up on the website! Renaissance is all about recognizing kids and building school culture at Baldwin. To learn more about the Renaissance Program, check out our website or scan our QR code to see who's on Renaissance, how to become a member, and how to be a part of the Renaissance Crew: http://tinyurl.com/bmsrenaissance

2016-2017

Gold Level MembersWith the month of January upon us, we want to welcome our new Businesses of the Month! McDonalds on 32nd Ave (between the High School and highway) is the sponsor for the month of January. They will be offering a free large sandwich, no purchase necessary! The 32nd Ave. McDonalds and crew is a proud supporter of the program and we thank them for their efforts in honoring our Renaissance kids.  It's businesses like this that make our community great!

Renaissance News

Upcoming Survey

For the past three years, we have been working on accomplishing our district’s long-range planning goals outlined in S.O.A.R. II (Strategic Objectives to Achieve Results). Teams of teachers, administrators and support

staff have been focused on specific goals in the areas of Human Services, Operations, and Teaching and Learning. S.O.A.R. II points of pride include, but are not limited to, the development and phased implementation

of an elementary STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) special, saving millions of taxpayer dollars by renovating a former elementary school, renovating all buildings' front office areas to provide

an extra level of security, and expanding community education offerings. A complete report of the many accomplishments can be found on our district’s website.

To continue our great tradition of excellence at Hudsonville Public Schools and to elevate our successes, we are asking for your help in the development of our next strategic plan: S.O.A.R. III. We have completed the first phase of development (Focus Groups) and are very thankful for the wealth of information we received. Our

website contains a summary of findings based on this phase.

We are now entering the second phase in the research; a Randomized Needs Assessment Survey. If you receive an invitation to participate, please consider taking part in helping us set the direction for the next three years.

Later in February, we will open the survey to parents and community members who were not part of the random selection process. We will email the link to the survey when it becomes available.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

~ Hudsonville Little League - Registration Deadline is January 13 - Don't miss out! Visit www.HudsonvilleLittleLeague.com for details and registration. Questions: email registrations to hudsonvillelittleleague.com.

~ Join Girl Scouts! - Girl Scout Troop 4259 is accepting registrations for 4th grade girls looking to make new friends, go on fun trips, learn new exciting things and make a difference in our community. Our troop meets two Thursday evenings per month. If you think Girl Scouts is right for your daughter, please email brazellew@gmail.com or caseyclendening@yahoo.com for more information.

These announcements and/or activities are provided to you as a courtesy and are not affiliated with the Hudsonville PublicSchool District.

WINTER II SPORTS

Basketball Tryouts:

7th Grade 8th GradeJanuary 16 2:45-4:15 January 16 4:15-5:30 January 17 4:15-5:30 January 17 2:45-4:15 January 19 2:45-4:15 January 19 4:15-5:30

Boys Swim & Dive: Wrestling:First Week of Practice at high school pool (old pool) January 12 Info Mtg 2:45- 4:15 January 16 No practice January 16 No practice January 17 3:30-5:30 January 17 1st practice 2:45-5:00 January 18 3:30-5:30 January 18 No practice January 19 3:30-5:30 January 19 Practice 2:45-5:00 January 20 3:30-5:30 January 20 Practice 2:45-5:00

CHOIR CHAT:

Choir families please mark the following performance dates on your calendar. Additional information will be sent in the next couple weeks.

Pre-festival Concert - Monday, February, 20 - 8:00 p.m. Hudsonville Fine Arts Auditorium (7th & 8th Grade Choirs only)

Performance at Hudsonville High School Varsity Hockey Game - Friday, February, 24 - 8:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Ice Arena (6th Grade Choir only)

Do you like to play sports?

Would you like to show off your singing voice?

So you think you can dance?

Join us for the

BMS ACTIVITY

NIGHT

When: January 13 from 6-9 pm

What: Open gym, dance, karaoke,

pizza, snacks

Where: Baldwin St. Middle School

$5 admission - this gets you in and

a piece of Jet’s pizza. More pizza

and snacks will be available for an

additional cost.

* All money raised goes directly towards recognizing students through the Renaissance program.