Superintendent`s NEWS - Kenowa Hills Public Schools

2015
Superintendent’s
NEWS
Superintendent Hopkins
Dear Parents and Community Members:
As I shared in previous issues of this publication, a Facility Study Committee met throughout 2014 to study the conditions of
our schools, grounds, buses and technology. This committee of parents, community representatives and staff members
presented its recommendation to the Board of Education last winter. Included in their recommendation was a Master Plan—a
plan that addresses both current and future needs—allowing state funds to be used for our classrooms and day-to-day
operations.
After reviewing the committee’s recommendation, your Board of Education passed the necessary resolution to call for a Bond
Election on May 5, 2015. Residents will be asked to consider authorizing borrowing $78,640,000, resulting in an approximate
millage increase of 1.65 mills. For a homeowner, the proposed increase would cost approximately $82.50 per year for every
$100,000 in market value of your home. A tax calculator has been added to our website at www.khps.org to provide you with a
more accurate analysis of the tax implications of this proposal.
As explained in greater detail on the following two pages of this newsletter, dollars generated by this proposed bond issue
would be spent gradually in three series over a eight-year period to provide for the continuing needs of the district.
There is no question that $78 million is a substantial amount. You can be sure, however, that this need was studied extensively
by the Facility Study Committee and by your Board of Education. Monies from the bond would be used for four key, districtwide areas: (1) Safety and Security; (2) Enhancing Educational Environments; (3) Technology; and (4) Aging Facilities.
Visuals to show how our schools would be enhanced are displayed at each school. Please take time to review these boards the
next time you visit your child’s school. This information is also on our website, www.khps.org, Facebook,
www.facebook.com/kenowahillsps and Twitter, @KenowaHills. Community forums have been scheduled to answer questions
and discuss the projects in great detail as follows:
April 14, 6pm – Early Childhood Center
April 21, 6pm –Kenowa Hills Middle School
April 15, 6pm – Zinser Elementary School
April 22, 6pm – Central Elementary School
April 20, 6pm – High School Performing Arts Center
April 29, 6pm – Alpine Elementary School
Kenowa Hills has always been a district that values fiscal responsibility and continues to demonstrate prudent management of
funds. Most recently, the district refinanced bonds that will save $2.1 million in future tax payments. Even with an
approximately 1.65 millage increase, Kenowa Hills would still have one of the lowest millage rates for capital projects in the
region.
Please take time to review the information included on our website and on the following two pages. If you have questions
about any of this information, please contact my office at 784-2511, and don’t forget to exercise your right to vote on May 5 th.
Your partner in education,
Gerald Hopkins
Superintendent of Schools
PROPOSED BOND ISSUE
IMPROVEMENTS
ELECTION DATE: MAY 5, 2015
BOND FACTS
www.khps.org
www.facebook.com/kenowahillsps
twitter.com/KenowaHills
PROPOSAL AND COST
VOTING INFORMATION
In January 2014, a Facility Study Committee was created to
review our schools, buses and technology. Based on their
findings, the Board of Education has voted unanimously to
ask voters to consider this bond issue.
Election Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Polls Open: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Last Day of Registration: Monday, April 6, 2015
Absentee Voting: Contact your precinct
Polling Locations: Voters may cast ballot at polling
location established by their city/township
If approved, this bond would generate $78,640,000, to be
spent gradually in three different series, based on the Master
Plan developed, and in the amounts proposed below, over
the course of eight years, to provide for the continuing needs
of the district.
2015
$39,010,000
2017
$19,900,000
2020
$19,730,000
TOTAL
$78,640,000
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please visit the district web site at www.khps.org.
Public information forums will be conducted. Visit
www.khps.org for dates/times.
Building specific project listings and renderings will be
displayed at each school and on line at www.khps.org.
If approved, the current tax rate would increase by 1.65 mills.
Even with a millage increase, Kenowa Hills would still have one
of the lowest millage rates for capital projects in the region.
Contact Gerald Hopkins, Superintendent, at 616-784-2511.
Area Millage Rates*
12.0000 10.8700 9.8820 10.0000 8.9500 8.1850 8.0000 6.8052 6.0000 5.2000 4.0000 2.0000 0.0000 Allendale *2014 Data
Comstock Park Coopersville Northview Sparta Kenowa Hills (proposed) PROPOSED BOND ISSUE
IMPROVEMENTS
ELECTION DATE: MAY 5, 2015
BOND FACTS
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THIS BOND ISSUE WILL ADDRESS
1. Safety & Security
2. Enhancing Educational Environments
IMPROVED SECURITY MEASURES
PERSONALIZED LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS
• Secure building entries throughout the district
• New Early Childhood Center: 21st Century learning environment,
14 classrooms, secure entry, restrooms within classrooms, classroom monitoring camera system, gross motor multi-purpose
activity room, approximately 40,000 SF, site TBD
• Additional security cameras
• Improved pedestrian and vehicular traffic patterns
• Gradual replacement of an aging school bus fleet
3. Technology
TO COMPETE IN OUR GLOBAL SOCIETY
• Educational technology devices to support our existing “one to
one” program
• Updates to technological infrastructure and at each school building
• Upgrade audio-visual equipment in all schools
• State of the art enhancements to Performing Arts Center
• Update middle school auditorium audio-visual equipment
4. Aging Facilities
INVESTING IN OUR FACILITIES TO SERVE OUR
COMMUNITY IN THE FUTURE
• Building finish improvements including carpet, ceilings and casework
• Plumbing, mechanical, electrical and building system upgrades
to extend their useful life and improve operational efficiency and
air quality
• Alpine Elementary: Secure entry, media center transformation,
new gymnasium, updated classroom furniture and cabinetry,
expanded visitor parking and parent drop off, new bus loop, age
appropriate playgrounds and music room renovation
• Central Elementary: Secure entry, media center transformation,
restrooms in all kindergarten and first grade classrooms, updated
classroom furniture, separate visitor parking and parent drop off,
new bus loop and classroom reconfiguration to enlarge room sizes
• Zinser Elementary: Secure entry, media center transformation,
new multi-purpose room that will also act as a cafeteria, academic
expansion, new gymnasium, updated classroom furniture, expanded
visitor parking and parent drop off, improved bus loop and playground and site improvements
• Kenowa Hills Middle School: Secure entry, office addition, new
multi-purpose area for group learning and cafeteria overflow,
auditorium and gymnasium upgrades, band instrument storage
and locker upgrades, expanded visitor parking and parent drop
off, improved bus loop and science room upgrades
• Kenowa Hills High School: Secure entry, media center renovations, upgrades to the commons and cafeteria space, PE storage,
athletics upgrades for baseball and tennis as well as the athletic
complex press box, separation of visitor parking, and parent drop
off with bus loop
Alpine
Adventures
Guest Readers Visit Alpine
Superintendent Hopkins reads a story to students
In celebration of reading month, a variety of guests visited Alpine to share their love for reading. Each guest spent
approximately 15 to 20 minutes reading to various classes. Special thanks to the following individuals for taking
time to read to students: Alex Arends, Alpine Township Supervisor; Katie Beckett, Kent School Services Network
Clinician; Melissa Courtade, Board of Education Vice President, Gerald Hopkins, Superintendent; Curt Orsinger,
Board of Education President; Katie Pennington, High School Principal, Madison Rasch, 2015 Apple Court; and
Nick Vanderhyde, Alpine Elementary Interventionist. A special thanks is also extended to Maria Kenyon, school
librarian, for selecting books for our guests to read.
Grand Rapids Civic Performs at
Alpine Elementary
Second- through fifth-grade students
were delighted to a performance of The
Hundred Dresses by the Grand Rapids
Civic Theatre Traveling Troupe. The
young actors and actresses mesmerized
our students with their presentation of
The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor
Estes—a story about the powerful
impact of bullying.
Strumming Strings Strengthens Students
Ukuleles are being used in classes through the USA and around the world.
Like the recorder, the ukulele is becoming a standard teaching instrument. The
Kenowa Hills Education Foundation generously awarded a grant to Alpine to
purchase a set of ukuleles to be used by fifth-grade students. Students are
enjoying rising to the challenge of learning to play a stringed instrument.
Learning to play an instrument improves concentration and academic skills,
teaches discipline and builds self-esteem. Performing with a band or orchestra
improves communication and listening skills as well as cooperation and
collaboration. Playing an instrument engages children in a participatory
experiential process. Alpine music teacher, Ms. Majchrzak, looks forward to
students increasing their understanding, ability and love of music.
The Traveling Troupe is an outreach
program whose purpose is to bring the
theater to children who may not have
oportunity to visit the theatre. A
special thanks to Mrs. McVey for
applying to receive a performance at
no cost.
Alpine Honors Choir
A few Alpine students have been selected to join the Alpine Honors Choir.
This is a performance enrichment group of select students from grades two
through five. Students who accepted this honor have a love for singing and
desire to develop their performance abilities. Selections were made based upon
interest and musical ability. Students must demonstrate the following
characteristics to remain in the group: be a good example for others, both
academically and morally; have a willingness to rehearse every Thursday after
finishing lunch; and attend rehearsals and performances. Members should also
be outstanding citizens in their classes and are expected to exemplify
appropriate behavior at all times. This choir will perform at the talent show at
the High School PAC on April 27th. Thank you to Ms. Majchrzak for going
above and beyond to develop the talents of our students.
Central
Connections
a note from Mrs. Horner,
Central Elementary Principal
The beginning of 2015 started out with a bang! On behalf of
Miss Bush, the staff and me, thank you to all parents and
families who made the past few months a success!
Our PTO sponsored a family glow dance in January. Students
wore their neon colors and danced the night away with face
painting and a photo booth.
Teacher work day in February was another overwhelming
success. We had to send for more teacher work because so
many parents volunteered.
Fifth-grade families packed the high school on a Monday night
for the Famous American Wax Museum. The students raised
money for Kid’s Food Basket. Thank you for supporting not
only Central students, but students across Michigan.
Families also supported Central during parent-teacher
conferences. Our goal is to have 95 percent of our parents
attend a conference. Thank you for helping us meet that goal.
Not only was February filled with love, but we were able to
warm up our hearts and shake the winter blues with our multiage
day and Jump Rope for Heart. Students participated in many
heart-healthy activities including yoga. A few weeks prior to
this event, we hosted a jump rope exhibition, where students
from all grade levels demonstrated their mastery of tricks.
Central students and staff raised over $4,000 to benefit students
suffering with heart disease. We are so proud of our school!
Central continues to make strides toward academic greatness.
On February 26th, all three KHPS elementary schools hosted a
J2X meeting. J2X is the district’s personal mastery system that
honors students’ strengths and growth areas while focusing on
learning, high academic expectations, and character
development. In a performance-based system, students are met
at their level of instruction, can excel in their areas of strength,
spend more time in their areas of needed growth, take ownership
of their learning, and have a realistic picture of what they know
and what they can do.
Central started an after-school tutoring program called AfterSchool All Stars. This tutoring program targets fourth- and fifthgrade math students. Students meet three times each week for
one hour and 15 minutes each session. The math classes are
taught by teachers in a small-group setting. In addition to math
instruction, students receive a snack and transportation if
needed.
Go Knights! Central Shines!
Photos from top to bottom: Glow Dance; Famous Americans 1, Famous Americans 2, Rope Tricks, Jump Rope for Heart
Zinser
Zone
Wild about Reading
Students went “wild” during Zinser’s Wild about Reading theme,
March is Reading Month. A great schedule of events engaged
and excited students and families to participate in reading.
Students enjoyed wearing wild clothes and wild hats during the
month. Classrooms read to one another, providing a great
opportunity for younger students to show off their reading skills
and for older students to read aloud to the younger children.
Students also enjoyed D.E.A.R. time when they Dropped
Everything and Read. The pictures below depict some of the
great fun students enjoyed during March is Reading Month.
Remember to take time to read with your family!
It Takes Heart to
Be a Hero
For the fifth consecutive year,
Zinser students participated in a feel-good
fundraiser, Jump Rope for Heart. The
American Heart Association sponsors the
event each year in hopes to raise awareness of
heart disease, especially in children.
Throughout February, students learned and
shared ways they could help others by keeping
their own heart healthy through nutrition and
activity. In physical education class, students
learned jumping patterns, songs, tricks and
games for single ropes, long ropes and
Chinese jump ropes. The American Heart
Association thanked participants with gifts
and prizes.
The NED Show
The NED Show visited Zinser in January to
deliver a very positive message: Never give
up; encourage others; do your best.
2015 Spelling Bee
Math Mania
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Congratulations to the Zinser 4 - and 5 -grade spelling bee
finalists! The students did very well with Zoe Paskewicz and
Laine Zemaitis moving on to the regional competition.
Every Thursday at 1 PM teachers and students
participate in Math Mania. This 30-minute
building wide math time was designed to help
build excitement and achievement in math.
Sister classrooms are sometimes used for
various grade levels to work together.
Community Education
Preschool offers 3- and 4-
Kindergarten orientations will be held from
9:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the following buildings:
Monday, April 20th at Alpine Elementary
Tuesday, April 21st at Zinser Elementary
Thursday, April 23rd at Central Elementary
Please contact your home school (see phone numbers below) to schedule an
appointment for your child’s visit on the above-mentioned dates.
Orientation provides the opportunity for you and your child to have a great
first experience in the school building as well as to allow us to become
acquainted with you and your child. Please note the following important
information:
1. Your child must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2015 and be
a resident of the Kenowa Hills Public Schools District.
2. Please complete the registration process on gateway.khps.org before the
April orientation. You will be asked to schedule an appointment with
the registrar to complete the paperwork portion of registration.
3. For school boundary information, please call the Transportation Office
at 453-4757 or visit khps.org and click on Directions/Maps.
Kindergarten is a very special time in the life of your child! We look
forward to partnering with you to begin your child’s education in a positive
manner.
Elementary Contact Information
Alpine Elementary
784-0884
Central Elementary
453-6351
Zinser Elementary
453-2461
Registration to Complete Before
April Kindergarten Orientation
1.
2.
3.
Register online at gateway.khps.org before the April orientation.
Contact the registrar, Andrea Kulhawik, at 616-784-2511 ext. 2226, to
schedule an appointment at the Central Registration Office in the
Administration Building, 2325 Four Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids
49544.
Bring the following documents to your appointment with the registrar:
Original Birth Certificate
Proof of Residency (e.g., utility bill)
Immunization Records
Health Appraisal Form
year-old children opportunity to
explore, create and interact with
other children their age while
learning to feel comfortable at
school. This program offers
curriculum designed to prepare
students for kindergarten. This tuition-based program is
not limited to residents of Kenowa Hills. Visit
http://www.khps.org/schools/early-childhood-center or
call 616-647-0910 for more information.
Day Care and Learning Center provides both
a before- and after-school daycare program for children
from kindergarten to fifth grade, as well as all-day
childcare with educational enrichment for 1 ½ to 5 year
olds. Hours of operation are 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM yearround, offering care throughout school breaks, snow
days and vacations. Enrollment is not limited to Kenowa
Hills residents. Open enrollment is for any parent in
need of childcare. For additional information, call 2548156 and ask for Kelley Johnson.
Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP)
is a state-funded preschool program. Those who
qualify* may attend either a full- or half-day program
four days per week, Monday through Thursday. The
GSRP Program also includes two home visits, two
parent-teacher conferences, parent in-services and
workshops. Please call the Kent Intermediate School
District at 447-2409 for more details.
*To be eligible, children must
be 4 years old by September 1, 2015.
reside in the KHPS District.
meet income guidelines.
meet required number of qualifying factors such as
parental loss, sibling issues, teen parent, homeless,
certain health conditions and more.
Middle & High School NEWS
Cultural Enrichment
The day prior to Christmas vacation, Ms. Grandia’s Spanish 1 classes were taught Spanish dances by Clara, Mavy, Luís
Vasquez and Nemesis Figeroa. The students learned steps to salsa, meringue and bachata. The classes were joined by
Mr. Smith, Mrs. Pennington, Mr. Haik, the high school office secretaries as well as Officer Erhardt at different times
throughout the day.
Students were also treated to hot chocolate with cinnamon and buñuelos. Mrs. DeVries made the buñuelos throughout the
day and was assisted by her daughter Kali and friends. It was a great way to celebrate the Christmas season while
learning some cultural components from various Spanish speaking countries.
Lucas Isenga Wins Full Scholarship
Aquinas College is pleased to announce that Kenowa Hills High School senior Lukas Isenga is the recipient of
college’s most prestigious scholarship award, the Jerome C. Byrne Full-Tuition and Room Scholarship. The
scholarship is renewable for four years of study at the college. Isenga was selected for the award, among 233
participants, after participating in Aquinas’ annual Scholarship Competition held in February. Isenga, who holds a
4.15 grade point average and scored 32 on the ACT, is the senior class valedictorian. Lucas is pictured below with
his mother, Marie Isenga, and Aquinas College Admissions Representative, Damon Bouwkamp.
Middle School Writers
Receive National Recognition
Four eighth-grade students are being recognized at the
national level. Student writers published their personal
narratives to Teen Ink, an online interface that showcases
student writing. Online readers respond to other teen writers
and vote on their favorite submissions. The students
received high scores from site readers and were featured on
the front page of TeenInk.com for one day. Congratulations
to Collin Cole for his narrative, Gettysburg; Maria Donihue
for Mud Run of the Century; Abby Hammond for Brakes;
and Kendra Shell for The Best Live.
Curtains Close on 2015 Musical
Orchestra Notes
The orchestra program strives to create high quality music
during daily rehearsals. Students are proud of their
accomplishments and are always working to better their
performance abilities. Students are also are involved in many
after-school events including the spring musical, performances
at the Home for Veterans, and a new addition to the program
this year, Chow and a Concert.
The Kenowa Hills Theatre Department presented its 2015
musical, Curtains, in March. This comedic whodunit
captured and kept the attention of old and young alike as
gifted KHHS actors and musicians took the stage under the
co-direction of Mr. Reed Bretz and Ms. Mary Rademacher
Reed, supported by a pit orchestra directed by Mr. Frank
Hillyard. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported
the arts at Kenowa Hills High School. Following are a few
photos from the performance:
Through the generosity of the Grand Rapids Symphony,
students can purchase tickets to concerts at a great discount.
Any full-time student may purchase a ticket for just $5! For
more information, please visit their website at
www.grsymphony.org/studentpassport.
Students have attended three concerts this season. Dressed in
their finest, they first enjoy dinner out, then purchase tickets and
attend Upbeat, a pre-concert lecture that gives insight into the
music, composers and performers. At a recent concert, the
“Ruby” Stradivarius violin was performed by Philippe Quint,
and guest conductor Marcelo Lehninger wowed the crowd.
Students had the opportunity to hear masterwork literature, and
were talking about the performance all the way home.
This experience is exceptional, and Director Weston Hosler
hopes all students will have an opportunity to attend a concert
this season. Every student should have this experience.
The Kenowa Hills Orchestra would like to invite you to their
spring performance on May 7, at 7:00 pm at the Kenowa Hills
Performing Arts Center. The concert is free and anyone can
attend. Students are currently rehearsing music from many
genres, including fiddle, classical, and even music from Pirates
of the Caribbean, where members of the band program join the
orchestra for a full orchestra experience. The concert is sure to
be rewarding for all who attend, so mark your calendars, and
join us on May 7th.
KHPS 2015 Theatre Day Camp
June 15-19 from 9am-12pm
$75/child
for children entering grades 3-7 in fall 2015
Orchestra students enjoyed a night at the symphony.
Students will experience theatre firsthand while playing games,
improvising, rehearsing and performing during this weeklong camp.
Call 616-647-0939 or email [email protected] for more information.
Foundation Supports Education
The Kenowa Hills Education Foundation (KHEF) is proud to
announce its 2014-15 grant recipients. Recipients were recognized
during the February 11th hockey game. Almost $10,000 in total has
been allocated as follows:
Brad Koch: AP Calculus
Michelle Marquez: Social Skills Apps
Ryan Koopmans: Spanish
Tracey St. Pierre: Going Brainzy
Carrie Dougherty, Tammy Gerig, Aelise Goller: Assessment
Lauri Bach: Love and Logic
Jennifer Rykse: Creative Art
Lisa White: Rock Trays
Aelise Goller: Fun with Reading and Math
Amanda Acker: Chaos Café
Lauria Majchrzak: Rings and Strums
Jodi VanDam, Lisa Monroe: Yarn and Yoga
Brenda Martin: Power of Play
Vicki Harris: Advanced Photography
Heather Armock: Student White Boards
Joanna Haines: Listen Up!
Bob Ignatoski and Shannon Gobel: Battling Ropes
The KHEF would like to thank its generous 2014-15 donors:
Jason & Pamela Bergsma
Glenn & Theresa Kimmel
Chemical Bank
Greg & Brenda Miller
Richard & Nancy Cort
Kathryn Post
Eugene & Mary DeWys
Ruth Post
DeWys Manufacturing
Robert & Marcelyn Roth
George & Janet Dressander
Brent & Tracy St. Pierre
Donald Baker Masonry, Inc.
Mark & Rhonda Stanton
Bridget Eppard
Terry & Debra Schweitzer*
Exit 76 Corp.
James Szejda
James & Susan Fritz
Stan & Linda Truskoski
Gerald & Kristine Hopkins
Paul & Carole Van’t Hof
Thomas & Patti Jasper
Lois Waldecker
*In memory of Kailey Schweitzer
The KHEF is dedicated to promoting academic life by enhancing
educational opportunities and instruction for KHPS students. We
are a public charity governed by a volunteer board responsible for
collecting, managing and dispersing funds. With your support, we
can continue to provide these opportunities for Kenowa Hills
students. If you are interested in joining the board, donating, or
would like more information, please contact us at [email protected].
SEVERE WEATHER
E
ach spring brings the possibility of
severe weather. Be assured that your child’s safety
is always our top priority. Each school holds
tornado safety drills during the year. Questions often arise
regarding the difference between procedures during a
tornado watch and tornado warning. When a tornado
watch is in effect, the district will continue normal activities
but move outside activities inside. A staff member will be
responsible for continuously monitoring the watch while
students are on the premises. School will not be dismissed
early. The decision whether to cancel evening events will
be made on a case-by-case basis. When a tornado
warning is in effect, staff will proceed with all students to
the tornado shelter areas. No student shall be allowed out
of the designated area unless a parent comes to the school
and requests the student be released to them. All evening
activities will be canceled under a warning.
HOST A STUDENT
H
osting an exchange student is a great cultural
learning experience for your family. CETUSA
(Council for Educational Travel, USA) places
exchange students with host families. Good host families
are needed for two opportunities. Host families provide an
English-speaking environment, three meals each day and a
bed. Exchange students have their own spending money
and are fully insured. Please consider hosting this summer.
It could change your life forever! For more information or to
view student profiles, please contact Lisa at 616-821-5619
or [email protected].
GOLDEN AGE PASS
R
etired residents age 60 and older are eligible for a
golden age pass. The pass provides free
admission to most school-sponsored activities
offered by members of the Kent Regional Community
Association. To obtain your pass, stop by the Administration
Building at 2325 Four Mile Road NW. Please bring your
driver’s license or other ID. Passes are good for life.
KHPS Board of Education
Curt Orsinger, President
Melissa Courtade, Vice President
Stan Truskoski, Secretary
Kristi Menzel, Treasurer
Jeff Gustinis, Trustee
Matt Rettig, Trustee
Dan Stockel, Trustee
WALKER RECREATION
Age 60 and over Knights
are invited to join us for a fun fitness class at the
Walker Firehouse Café located above the fire
station at 4101 Lake Michigan Drive. No cost but
donations are accepted. Grab your shoes and join
other older adults to improve your balance, flexibility
and health! For more information, call Julie Lake at
Senior Neighbors at 616-233-0238.
Knight Golf Classic
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Gracewil Country Club
Registration/Sponsorship/information
www.kenowahillsathleticboosters.com
Volleyball Camp
July 20-23, 2015
KHHS Fieldhouse
3825 Hendershot NW
NORTHWEST YOUTH SOCCER
Year-round play for ages 2 through 15
Intro, rec and rec-travel play options
2015 spring signups taking place now
2015 British Challenger Camp & Tuesday pickup games
2015 fall signups begin in May
2016 Winter signups begin in October
www.eteamz.com/nwse
Call 514-0637 or email [email protected]
Boys and Girls ages 5-13
Practices on weekdays beginning September 7th
Games on Saturdays beginning September 19th
Ages 5-6 Residents: $25; Nonresidents: $35
Ages 7-13 Residents: $35; Nonresidents: $45
$5 Discount for Each Additional Family Member
Registration: July 1 through August 2 at WIFC
$10 Late Fee after August 2 Deadline
Summer Camp
Grades as of 2015-16 School Year
Grades 5-8
9:00-10:30am
Grades 9-12
11:00- 2:00pm
$40 one player/ family ~ $35 two or more players/ family
Flier available at
http:/heyhutt.weebly.com/summer-camp-flyer.html
Girls Softball Program (Ages 6-13)
Games Tuesday & Thursday Evenings
Season begins Tuesday, April 28th
Minimum age is 14 years old.
Softball experience required.
Fall Soccer Program
PRIZES AWARDED
[email protected]
Softball Umpires Needed
Adult Softball Program
Men’s, Women’s & Coed Leagues
Games Monday through Thursday Evenings
Season begins week of June 8th
Walker Recreation Umpiring Classes Required
7am Registration
8am Shotgun Start
1pm Lunch, Awards, Raffle
Contact Coach Hutt
The City of Walker has many great opportunities
to stay fit and have fun. For complete
information on all programs and special events,
please call 735-6286, visit their Facebook page
or their website: walkericeandfitness.com.
Want to get your kids out and active this
summer? Sign them up for sports and activity
camps! Walker Ice & Fitness Center will hold
week-long programs for kids 4-11 years old.
Instructional drills, activities and games will be
used to explore a different sport each week. A
fun, welcoming environment is encouraged for
all levels. Programs held Mon-Thurs from 911am. Visit www.walkericeandfitness.com for
the schedule or email Alaina Tuttle at
[email protected].
Memorial Day Parade
The 2015 Walker Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday,
May 25th at Noon. The parade route will be on Lake Michigan
Drive NW between Lincoln Lawns NW and St. Clair NW.
Veterans, bands, floats, local companies
and organizations are invited to participate.
Registration deadline is Monday, May 4.
Entry forms are available at the Walker
Ice and Fitness Center and online at
www.walkericeandfitness.com.
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Schools
2325
Four Mile
Road
N.W.,
Grand
Rapids,
MI 49544
Kenowa
Hills
Public
Schools
2325 Four Mile Road N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49544
2325 Four Mile Road N.W., Grand Rapids, MI 49544
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Calling All Parents!
Calling All Parents!
Calling All Parents!
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™
An important meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, May 7th at 6pm in the High
School Performing Arts Center for
all parents of students in kindergarten
through 12th grade. The purpose of
this important meeting is to provide
information regarding the Journey to
Excellence (J2X) performance-based
Student Half Days
learning system, which is being fully
4/29 Student
(Staff PLC)Half Days
implemented in all KHPS schools.
Student
HalfPLC)
Days
(Staff
5/22 4/29
(Memorial
Weekend)
There will be time for your questions.
4/29 5/22
(Staff(Memorial
PLC)
Weekend)
6/3 (Exams)
We would love to see a packed house
5/22 6/3
(Memorial
(Exams)Weekend)
6/4 (Exams)
for this important meeting! Visit
6/3
(Exams)
6/4 (Exams)
6/5 (Exams)
6/4 (Exams)
www.khps.org and click the Journey
6/5 (Exams)
6/5 (Exams)
to Excellence link for information.
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Hills
High
School
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be
using
the
funds
raised
for
the
Instrumental
and Athletics Department.
will and
be using
the funds
raised for the Instrumental
Athletics
Department.
To
please visit the Kenowa Hills Middle
andparticipate,
Athletics Department.
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participate,
please visit
the Kenowa Hills
School
lot between
9:00am-3:00pm
on Middle
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9:00am-3:00pm
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Spring Testing Information for Students in 3rd-8rdth &
Grades
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Spring
Testing
Information
for
Students
in
3
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&
11
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This year, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) will be transitioning to new statewide assessments beginningGrades
in April.
Spring
Testing
Information
for
Students
in
3 statewide
-8
&
11 Grades
the Michigan
of Education
(MDE)
will
be transitioning
to new
in April.
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newyear,
assessments,
calledDepartment
the Michigan
Student Test
of Educational
Progress (M-STEP),
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given onlinebeginning
and will measure
This These
year,
the
Michigan
Department
of Michigan
Education
(MDE)
will
be Educational
transitioning
to new
statewide
beginning
in April.
new
assessments,
called
the
Student
Test
of
Progress
(M-STEP),
will be given
onlinelanguage
and
will measure
current
student
knowledge.
The
M-STEP
will assess
student
learning
on Michigan’s
standards
in assessments
mathematics,
English
arts
These
new
assessments,
called
the
Michigan
Student
Test
of
Educational
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(M-STEP),
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measure arts
current
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social studies.
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current
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grade level:
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WINDOW DATES
3rd Grade
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GRADE
CONTENT
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ELA
5/18-6/02DATES
4th Grade
ELA,
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Grade
Mathematics,
ELA ELA,
5/18-6/02
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4
Mathematics,
ELA,
Science
4/27-5/15
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4/14-5/01
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5/18-6/02
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4/14-5/01
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5/18-6/02
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4/14-5/01
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5/01-5/29
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4/14-5/01
11th Grade
Mathematics,
5/01-5/29
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and times your child will be testing.
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that involve
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assessment
administration
avoid
scheduling
any
appointments
for
your
student(s)
that
involve
time
out
of
the
classroom
during
the
assessment
administration
Please
watch
for
the
schedule
from
your
building
with
specific
dates
and
times
your
child
will
be
testing.
We
ask
that
please
window. This is especially important because time for make-up assessments is limited and some required components you
cannot
easily
window.
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is
especially
important
because
time
for
make-up
assessments
is
limited
and
some
required
components
cannot easily
avoid
scheduling
any
appointments
for
your
student(s)
that
involve
time
out
of
the
classroom
during
the
assessment
administration
be replicated in a make-up setting. It is important to us that your child’s experience is as positive as possible.
be replicated
in a make-up
setting.because
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be
replicated
in
a
make-up
setting.
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is
important
to
us
that
your
child’s
experience
is
as
positive
as
possible.
The MDE has released statements related to testing requirements. While the state supports parents in making choices for their
The there
MDEishas
statements
related
to testing
While the state
in making
choices
for their
children,
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allowable
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or federal
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way into
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making
choices
for
school
participation
rate.
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information,
please
visit
www.michigan.gov/baa.
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you forinnot
your
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school participation rate. For more information, please visit www.michigan.gov/baa. Thank you for your cooperation and support.
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