BALDWIN STREET MIDDLE SCHOOL Points of Light from Mr. Powers: UPCOMING DATES

BALDWIN STREET MIDDLE SCHOOL
October 24, 2014
e-BANNER NEWSLETTER
3835 Baldwin Street
Hudsonville, MI 49426
616.669.7750
Points of Light from Mr. Powers:
UPCOMING DATES
We are looking forward to the Fall Parent Teacher Conferences
this coming Monday, October 27, and then again on Monday,
~ Mon. Oct. 27
November 3 from 5:00-8:45 p.m. More information is included
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in this edition of the Banner. Parental involvement and good
communication between home and school are key ingredients
~ Mon. - Fri. Oct. 27-31
to your child’s success as they progress in life. We welcome
the partnership and take our commitment very seriously!!!
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Please take notice that Technology Department experts will be
here in the Media Center to meet with all those parents who
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Have you had difficulty in accessing your child's grades or in
setting up the automatic email notifications?
Have you
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forgotten your access codes and passwords? Then please stop
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by the Media Center at conferences.
On a different note . . . if you are a regular reader of the
eBanner each week, then you will recall my impassioned pleas
to you in the past to engage with your child and examine
the technology you have provided to them. The #1 issue that
our community policing officers from the Ottawa County
Sheriff's Department deal with pertains to misuse and abuse of
social media and online activity. Sexting (the taking and
sending of sexually inappropriate pictures and text) is rampant
with middle level kids, high school students and adults. Please
note that we are seeing more than an alarming amount of that
activity in our school and community. The best defense is
awareness and vigilance to inspect your child's devices (without
prior notice). Knowing your parents are aware and checking
will make students think twice about participating in the
extremely dangerous and harmful behavior. Thank you for
partnering with us to keep all kids safe in the cyber world and in
their social interactions.
Scholastic Book Fair
Wyldlife mtg. - 7:01am - in
Ensemble Room
Daylight Savings Time Ends Set Clocks BACK 1 Hour
Parent/Teacher Conferences see last page for details
~ Wed. Nov. 5!
Renaissance Mtg. - GLC
~ Thurs. Nov. 6!
Bible Study - 7:10 in Rm. 135
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(7th and 8th graders only)
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Veterans Day
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Praise and Worship - Rm. 219/220
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Renaissance Mtg. - in Choir Room
Lastly . . . come on out and cheer for the varsity Eagles football ~ Tues. Nov. 25!
team tonight as they host the Grandville Bulldogs in the final
regular season game with play-off implications at stake for both ~ Wed. - Fri.
teams!! Go Eagles!!!
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LOST AND FOUND: There are many items on the
table in the cafeteria that need to be claimed! Please have
your student check or stop in and see for yourself! The
items will remain until October 31, and then donated to In
the Image.
Parent/Teacher Conferences see last page for details
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End of Term 2 & Trimester 1
Thanksgiving Break - No School
Renaissance Mtg. - GLC
Praise and Worship - Rm. 219/220
LUNCH MENU
Oct. 27 - Oct. 31
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Turkey Gravy w/ Mashed Potatoes & Roll (VM)
Yogurt Bar (MD)
Salad - Chicken Caesar
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Side: Seasoned Fries
Salad - Oriental
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Taco Bar (SM)
Side: Corn
Salad - Greek
Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich (MD)
Side: Baked Beans
Salad - Michigan
Band Key Card Sale
The bands will be selling key cards.
Each card sells for $25 and includes
the 2015 coupon book and unlimited
use of your card. The cards are valid
now through the end of 2015. If you
would like to purchase a card please
contact any band student, or Mr. Good
at [email protected].
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the BMS Media Center from October 27 - 31! We will be open from 8am-2:45pm
Monday-Thursday, and 8am-12:30pm on Friday. We will also be open on the first night of Parent/Teacher conferences,
Monday Oct. 27 from 5-8:30pm.
Our book fair provides students, parents, and staff an opportunity to purchase great books as well as other fun
merchandise. In return for hosting the book fair, our media center earns books, products, and materials from Scholastic.
Parents and family members are encouraged to support the BMS Media Center by shopping at our book fair; please be
sure to stop at the office for a visitor badge when you visit. A special note to our many Jeff Kinney Fans--his newest book,
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, will be available to pre-order for $8.99 + tax during the fair with shipments beginning
November 3! You can also shop online. Our school still earns rewards, and the items are shipped to BMS at the
conclusion of the fair. To shop online or to see a preview of items available at the book fair, visit our online fair homepage at
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/baldwinstreetmiddleschool
On Friday, October 31st, BMS students are invited to wear holiday garb in recognition of Halloween and check out
each other’s costumes. A good time will be had by all by following just a few guidelines:
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Costumes must be in good taste and follow the same dress code standards of modesty.
Come prepared with a change of clothes in the event a costume is deemed inappropriate.
Please . . . no blood, gore, fake weapons, cross-dressing (like the opposite gender), etc.
Students must be able to sit at their desk without the costume causing a disruption to class.
Masks are OK but MUST be removed during class.
If make-up or hair coloring is used, it must be done so at home and LEFT there. Don’t bring it here.
PE activities will be held as normal so please plan accordingly.
Choir Notes:
Congratulations to all of our choir students who gave a terrific performance at our first concert last night. A special thank you
to all of the parents who helped chaperone our both the concert and the rehearsal. Thank you also to Mr. Dave Powers who
accompanied us on the saxophone. Be sure to mark your calendars for our winter concert on Monday, December 8.
Century Resources Fundraisers
Today we are kicking off our annual fundraiser with Century Resources. We are selling candy, treats and holiday items to
raise money for our choirs. Choir students received brochures and a letter explaining the program.
Grand Rapids Drive Performance - Friday, December 5
The Baldwin St. and Riley St. 7th and 8th grade choirs will be performing the National Anthem at a Grand Rapids Drive game.
Tickets are available for $8 to attend the game. Order forms were sent home last week. Please send in your ticket orders as
well as the confirmation of your child’s attendance to Mrs. Scott before November 17.
Hudsonvile Choirs Apparel Sale
Once again the choirs are selling t-shirts and sweatshirts to show our choir spirit. Order forms were sent home with the
students today. These items make terrific Christmas gifts. Order forms and payments are due on November 10. Please
make checks out to Hudsonville Choirs.
Band Notes:
Just some friendly reminders to band students and parents!
A reminder to all 6th and 7th grade band parents that practice sheets are now due on the first day of the school week for
the previous week. The forms are available in class and on the band booster website (www.hudsonvillebands.org).
Please make sure that both the student and parent sign the slip and that the minutes are totaled. The sheet for October
20-26 should be turned in Monday, October 27.
Key card sales have begun! You should have received an informational email and order sheet from Mr. VanderWall this
week. The cards will be available from the directors starting Monday and must be paid for when picked up. Please
make one check payable to Hudsonville Band Boosters for the total number of cards.
Congratulations to the Sixth grade band students on and outstanding first concert last Tuesday. Thank you parents for
supporting them!
As always, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call or e-mail!
Operation Christmas Child Community Service Project
Please join with the Praise and Worship/F.C.A. group by donating shoe boxes with gifts in them for children in need around
the world. We kicked off this event by showing the kids a video of what Operation Christmas Child is about at our Praise
and Worship meeting on October 10. The directions for how to choose the gifts to put in the box and how to pack the box
can be found at this website: http://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box/. The boxes can
be brought to Mr. Schuur’s room (Room 219) or your homeroom any day up until Friday, November 14. Please make sure
the shoe box has a label on it, whether it is for a boy or a girl, and make sure the top is not wrapped shut. If you can include
a $7 donation either online, or using the form in the brochure your student got, it helps cover shipping costs. Last year our
school donated over 100 shoe boxes with gifts in them, and our goal this year is to donate over 100 filled shoe boxes again.
Thank you for participating with us. Video Link about how to pack a shoe box:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx2BS3IL9kA
Winter 1 Athletics
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Home Meets begin at 4:00 at Hudsonville High School
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Many of BMS’ students are busy getting ready for to present “Disney’s High School Musical, Jr.” on November 21st
and 22nd. This is the SECOND musical production for BMS and a wonderful opportunity for you to support our
students and the arts! This musical is for all ages and is especially appropriate for children. Disney’s High School
Musical, Jr., is based on the popular Disney movie.
Undertaking such a project takes financial support and we are asking for your help. We depend on generous donations
from community members, but also parents, to help pay for the cost of getting this production ready to be performed.
All patrons will receive recognition in our program, a public announcement and, with a minimum donation of $50.00, (2)
tickets of your choice on the performance night of your choice! If you would be interested in helping financially, please
fill out the form on page 6 of this newsletter. It’s that simple!
Baldwin Street Middle School
Musical Donation Form
Name:________________________________________________________
(Please print your name exactly how you would like it printed in the program)
Phone Number:__________________________________________________
Complete Address:_______________________________________________
(So we are able to send you a receipt)
Total Donating:___________________
Please make checks payable to:
Baldwin Street Middle School Musical
Please mail this form and your donation to:
Baldwin Street Middle School
3835 Baldwin St.
Hudsonville, MI 49426
Attn: Jan Bowerman
If you have questions, please contact Jan Bowerman at 616-669-7750.
Thank you for your supporting the arts in Hudsonville!
BMS Parent/Teacher Conferences
The Middle School Parent Teacher Conference dates are scheduled for October 27 and
November 3 beginning at 5:00pm and ending at 8:45pm both evenings. The alphabetical breakout below attempts to honor your schedule and eliminate long wait times. Please make note of
the following alphabetical schedule according to student's last name.
Monday, October 27 - Last names beginning with A-L
Monday, November 3 - Last names beginning with M-Z
By following the above assigned days, we will maximize the flow of parents in and out of the
building. This is a SUGGESTED date, so if conflicts arise, please feel free to attend
conferences on the alternate day. This schedule and a 5 minute limit per conference should
serve everyone well. Please bring a copy of your childʼs schedule with teacher names.
This will save you time as well. Thank you!
Your childʼs TEAM of teachers will meet with you in the following locations:
Gym
6th LEADERS Team: Henderson, Schuur, Schwartz, VanHam
6th LEGENDS Team: Jewell, Teal, Teall, Toppen, VanHouzen
7th PLATINUM Team: Barker, Boersma, Chenlo, Lobbezoo
7th SUMMIT Team: Ghysels, Gulch, Haberling, Kunzi, Roth
Weberg (relocated from cafeteria)
Choir Room
8th GALAXY Team: Debniak, Klaasen, VanderLugt, Ware
Band Room
8th ZOO Team: McDermott, Pirlot, St. Antoine, VanDyke
Ensemble Room (relocated from cafeteria)
World Language Teachers: Fester, Kleinsmith (10/27 7:30-8:45; 11/3 7:30-8:45), Zielinski
Categorical staff will meet parents in their rooms.
Cafeteria
The following teachers are not assigned to teams and will be in the cafeteria.
Teachers with a date/time behind their name will only be available
on the date(s)/time(s) noted.
Bouwman - 10/27 5:00-8:45; 11/3 5:00-6:15
Davis - 10/27 5:00-8:45
Fritz - 10/27 5:00-7:30; 11/3 5:00-7:30
Good - 11/3 6:15-8:45
Hoey-Heath
Kooienga
Maurice - 10/27 6:15-8:45
Richardson - 10/27 5:00-8:45; 11/3 5:00-6:15
Scott (Choir)
Scott (Art) - 10/27 6:15-8:45; 11/3 6:15-8:45
Smith
VanderWall - 10/27 6:15-8:45
VanSlyke
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