Riley Street Reminder - Hudsonville Public Schools

January 23, 2015
What’s Right with Our School...
★S/O to Gwen Weber for becoming a fantastic
reader and for working SOOOOO hard in
ELA.
★Winter II student athletes who are doing a
great job balancing academics with athletics.
★S/O to Levi Nichols for being conscientious
of his surroundings and straightening out
chairs in the media center.
★The 26 students who make up our Advanced
English 8th grade class. They did such a
good job on their historical narratives.
★Michael Meadows for demonstrating great
voice and word choice in his historical
writing piece.
★Natalie Kutzli for being a great example to
her peers by showing up early in the
morning and doing whatever it takes. She is
a dedicated student.
★The writing ability of Drew Atkins, who
made the reader feel like he/she was in the
plane throughout his historical narrative.
★A high-five to Zach Moore, Logan Rogers,
and Samantha Jeluso for writing captivating
Historical Fiction narratives.
We have
potential future authors in our midst here at
RMS.
★S/O to Chad Kunnen for demonstrating that
“effort is everything” and performing very
well on a tough math test.
★Students like Jesse Koedoot and Joshua
Plattenberg always bring positive energy to
the hallway and the classroom. They are
appreciated by their classmates and their
teachers.
★S/O to the eighth grade students who battled
through exams this week!
★Blake Greening for helping Mrs. Smith
prepare to teach the 7 Habits of Highly
Effective Teens during his lunch!
★S/O to Jericha Scharphorn for helping a
classmate reorganize a binder in preparation
for Spanish 1B. We love her generous spirit!
★Brayden Rotzell for always giving his full
effort; he is an awesome student!
★Peyton Perrin, Tate Jennings, Andrew
Showers, Brayden Rotzell, and Emma
Costen for helping their classmates with
Works Cited pages in ELA class!
★J o r d a n L o s c h a n d L i z K e e n e r f o r
demonstrating to their peers that working
hard pays off.
★Isaac Pitsch for lending a helping hand to a
classmate by carrying her orchestra
instrument.
★Student leaders like Aaron Lubbers for being
a polite gentleman with good manners.
Riley Street Reminder
A WEEKLY NEWS NOTE FROM RILEY STREET MIDDLE SCHOOL
Riley Street Middle School
2745 Riley Street, Hudsonvi!e, MI 49426
Phone: 616-896-1920
Planning for Enrollment Growth
As some of you may be aware, in November
Hudsonville Public Schools (the District) purchased
Heritage Christian School’s current building. To consider future possible
uses of this building, the District is conducting a series of focus groups
with randomly selected parents and staff as well as meeting with both
student and community groups. Additionally, the District will hold two
Town Hall meetings open to the entire community. These Town Hall
meetings will take place on February 4 and February 5 at 7:00 PM in
our High School Auditorium. We are hopeful that many parents and
community members will be able to hear the possibilities and participate
in providing valued feedback. If possible, please join us for this
important discussion.
Riley Street Middle School Musical ~ The cast and crew lists have
been posted for the Spring
Musical: Disney’s Beauty and the
Beast Jr.! Thank you to everyone
who auditioned and
applied! Performances will be in
April. If you would like more information, please contact Mrs.
Maurice at [email protected].
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Fundraising Opportunities ~
In order to run a successful musical program, we must partake in
some necessary fundraising activities. Individuals who donate $50
or more will receive 2 preferred seats to one of the performances on
either April 24 or 25. Donations can be made in the office anytime
between now and April 17.
Divers Needed ~ The boys middle school swimming and
diving team is looking for a few more 7th or 8th grade boys to
dive.
For more information contact coach Zuidema at
[email protected]
Clear Glass Jars with Lids ~ We are looking for small
clear, glass jars, with lids (baby food jars, pickle
jars . . . ), for an upcoming craft project. Please label
them CRAFTS and drop them off in the office.
6th Grade Intramural Sports ~ Sixth grade students are encouraged to stay after school until 4:00pm on the following dates:
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Thursday, February 5 - 6th grade boys - wiffle ball
Tuesday, February 17 - 6th grade girls - volleyball
Tuesday, February 24 - 6th grade boys & girls open gym
Sixth grade students, who want to participate, should report directly to the gym at the conclusion of their 6th hour class on these
days. It is recommended that students bring gym clothes to change into on these days. Students will need to arrange for a ride
to pick them up at 4:00pm. Contact Mr. Ross for more details.
Attention Ski and Snowboard Club Members ~ Our FINAL Ski and Snowboard Club outing is scheduled for:
•Monday, 2/9 - Bus leaves High School at 4pm, returns at 10pm
Make sure you sign the Bus Sign-Up sheet in the office at lunch the day of the trip.
Riley Band Notes ~ Just some friendly reminders to band students and parents!
• The pre-festival concert for the seventh and eighth grade bands will be held on Thursday, February 12.
Complete concert information will be coming home next week.
• The sub sale has finished as orders were due by January 22. If you sold subs please make sure you pick them
up next Wednesday, January 28, between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. at the High School band room. If you have any
other questions please contact Pam Rice at 669-8996, 318-5141, or check the booster website:
www.hudsonvillebands.org.
• Solo and Ensemble festival is right around the corner for 7th and 8th grade students. Sign up forms will be
available next week. The festival will take place at North Pointe Christian School on Saturday, April 18.
Participation is optional.
• Jazz band is beginning! Any 7th or 8th grade student that would like to play should get an interest form from
Mr. Good, fill it out, and turn it in no later than Wednesday, January 28. Once initial interest is gauged, more
complete plans for rehearsals and performances will be made.
As always, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call or e-mail! Mr. Good
Hudsonville Community Members, In 2011, you overwhelmingly approved a school bond to build a new compe>>on pool and renovate our current pool/fitness facili>es. Renova>on of our main high school campus will result in the following list of enhancements to the current pool and adjacent fitness areas: new family changing areas, new locker rooms, a new cardio fitness room, and an updated weight room. Construc>on and demoli>on of our current pool/fitness facili>es will begin Friday, April 3, 2015. The >meline for comple>on of our new compe>>ve swimming facility and renova>ons of our old compe>>ve space will be in the fall of 2015. Demoli>on and construc>on will result in the temporary closure of the locker rooms with limited access to the pool. Community morning and weekend events will be canceled. Our A.M. lap, Saturday open swim, and morning community basketball will be canceled un>l the comple>on of the locker room area. As a result of the spring and summer construc>on, we will postpone our swimming lesson programming for the summer of 2015. Limited summer compe>>ve programming will s>ll remain while the pool area is being renovated. Hudsonville Community Educa>on will offer two sec>ons of lessons in the winter and early spring to offset a reduc>on in other program offerings. With the new and renovated spaces, we look forward to offering these fun ac>vi>es:
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A.M. open/lap swim
Saturday aTernoon open swim
Noon>me lap swim on weekdays
Adult water aerobics classes during the day
Swimming lessons during the week
Age Group Swim Team (HEAT)
USA swimming and diving
Masters swimming
Cardio and weight room access
If you have any ques>ons, please contact Ian Kobes, Pool Director, at 669-­‐1500, ext. #20243.
Athletics
Riley Street Middle School
Wrestling
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North Rockford - H
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Crestwood - A
2674 44th St
Sat."
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Hudsonville Invitational
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Grand Haven - H
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Grandville - A
3535 Wilson Ave
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Jenison - A
Jenison Jr. High - 8295 20th Ave
Feb. 23"
East Rockford - H
Feb. 25"
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Byron Center - A
8654 Homerich
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Mar. 2"
Pinewood - H
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Valleywood - H @ HHS
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Grandville Invitational
Grandville HS - 4700 Canal
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If you haven't checked out our Athletic Website yet,
please do so at https://sites.google.com/a/
hpseagles.net/riley-baldwin-athletics/home.
Riley Street Middle School
Mr. Glass
Girls Basketball
Home matches start at 4:00pm at Riley Street Middle School.
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Hudsonville Middle School
Boys Swimming &Diving
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Jenison - H
***PICTURES AT 3:00
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East Rockford - A
8615 Nine Mile Road
Tues. "
Feb. 10"
Crestwood - H
Thurs."
Feb. 12"
North Rockford - H
Feb. 17"
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Grandville - A
3535 Wilson Ave
Feb. 19"
Valleywood - H
Feb. 24"
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Byron Center - A
8654 Homerich
Feb. 26"
Baldwin - H
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Pinewood - A
2100 60th St
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Jenison - A
8295 20th Ave
Mar. 10"
East Rockford - H
Mar. 12"
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Mac Bay - A
3700 140th Ave
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Hamilton - A
4845 136th Ave
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Rockford - A
4100 Kroes
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East Kentwood - A
6230 Kalamazoo Ave
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West Ottawa - H
Grand Haven - H
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Zeeland - A
at Cityside 320 E Main St
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Northview - H
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Northview - A
Conference Meet at Jenison
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Holland Christian - H
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at Jenison HS 2140 Bauer
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Coach:
7th - Mr. Barnhart
Coach:
Mr. Zuidema
Asst. Coach: Mr. O’Brien
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8th - Mr. Roberts
Home meets begin at 4:00pm at Hudsonville High School.
7th grade games start at 4:00pm; 8th grade games follow.
Renaissance News
Gold Level Members
As we continue into January, another fantastic business in the Hudsonville area is reaching out to recognize our
kids. This month Renaissance Gold Members can use their Business of the Month card for a FREE LARGE
SANDWICH OF CHOICE at McDonald’s on 32nd Ave.! Don't forget to bring your BOM card, your ID, and say
thank you to Scott Newell, McDonald’s Manager, for supporting your efforts in and out of the classroom. One
more way our Hudsonville community is making things great for kids. Thanks Scott and all the staff at McD’s!
Follow us on
2014-­‐2015
Blue & Gold Level Members
@RMS_Renaissance
#RileyRenaissance
We want to again recognize our partnership with Orange Leaf FroYo in Grandville. On Thursday,
January 29th all of our Blue & Gold Members will get a 3oz serving of FroYo to honor their work
inside & outside the classroom. Thanks again to Jeremy and Orange Leaf for partnering with us. Cheers to our Blue & Gold!
Renaissance is all about recognizing kids and building school culture at Riley. T1 grades are in and new
Renaissance members are now posted online. 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: tinyurl.com/rmsrenaissance
LUNCH MENU
UPCOMING DATES
For the week of January 26, 2015
Day Mon.
Tues. Wed. Thurs.
Fri. Daily Special Jan. 30-Feb. 2Winter Break (No School for Students)
Chicken Noodle Rice Soup w/Mini Bosco (VM)
Yogurt Bar (MD)
Feb. 12
Pre-Festival Band Concert (7th & 8th Grade only)
Salad - Caesar
Feb. 18
Late Start (classes begin at 9:50)
Meatball Hoagie on Bun (VM)
Side: Mashed Potatoes/Gravy
Feb. 23
Choir Concert @ Jamestown Reformed Church
Sweet Tator Tots/Salad - Oriental
Mar. 3-5
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Chicken Quesadilla (MD)
(T & W 5:30-8/TH 3-5:30)
Side: Prince Charles Veggies/Salad - Michigan
Mar. 9
No School for Students
Asian Chicken with Rice (MD)
Side: Baked Fries/Salad - Cobb
WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL
Value Meal (VM) $2.50
Meal Deal (MD) $2.75
Super Meal (SM) $3.00
Breakfast $1.50
Mar. 10
3rd. Trimester begins
March 16
9th Grade Registration Meeting @ 7PM
(Current 8th grade students)
Hudsonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion sex, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, disability or
limited English proficiency in any of its programs or activities. The following office has nondiscrimination policies: Personnel Director, Hudsonville Public Schools,
3886 Van Buren, Hudsonville, MI 49426, (616) 669-7747.
Community Ed Information
The following are current offerings through Hudsonville Community Education. You may register online at
www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org or pick up a registration form in our office. Registration forms can be mailed
or dropped off at the Community Education Office located at 3886 Van Buren, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Community Ed Options:
We are accepting registrations online, in person, and by mail for all of the above programs.
To register online, visit www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org and click on the Community Ed. link.
Gymnastics/Dance/Cheer
Indoor Soccer
Jr. Basketball
Jr. Dance Clinic
Learn to Swim
Lego - Bricks4Kidz
Tae Kwon Do
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
These activities and promotions are NOT sponsored by Hudsonville Public Schools. Activities and promotions are
posted as a service to the Hudsonville Public School community.
Walk for Warmth ~ Help families in Ottawa County stay warm after they’ve received a shut -off notice from the
utility company on Saturday, February 7th @ 8:30am - City on a Hill (100 Pine St., Zeeland, MI 49464) For more
information, follow @WalkForWarmth, facebook.com/Ottawa.caa, Mike Stock [email protected], (616) 638-8502.
Find forms, maps, information at www.miottawa.org/w4w.
Get Ready for Girl Scouts! ~ Learn about the Girl Scouts Program and what a cookie can do! Registration Night
at Alward Elementary for K-5th Graders. Wednesday, January 21, 2015 from 6-7:30pm Contact Jennifer Baker
at 616-784-3341 or email [email protected] with any questions.Volunteers and Leaders Needed.$15
Membership-Scholarships available!
Girls Lacrosse Parent/Player Informational Meeting ~ A Parent/Player Meeting will be held on February 3, 2015 at
7:PM in the Hudsonville High School Library for any 6th, 7th or 8th grade girl interested in playing and learning
Lacrosse.
Open Lacrosse Practices ~ Girls Lax Drop-In - (All Grades) through Grandville School’s are held on Wednesdays from
6:00pm-7:00pm at Century Park Learning Center - 5710 Kenowa Avenue SW, Wyoming, MI 49418. Bring a girls
lacrosse Stick, Lacrosse Goggles, and a mouth guard.
Spring Competitive Teams ~ Registration is now open for Hudsonville Youth Lacrosse (boys 3rd-8th grade). Information and registration at hudslax.com. Register now, teams will fill up quickly.
Learn to Play Lacrosse (3rd-8th Grade Boys and Girls)! ~ Participants will learn basic lacrosse skills from Hudsonville coaches
and players. Full equipment not required, just a lacrosse stick. Cost $35. Feb 3-5, 6-7PM. Register at hudslax.com
Opportunities are available for girls youth lacrosse, email [email protected] for more information. FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION ~ Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM. Hudsonville Congregational. United Church of
Christ and Sunrise Ministries are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to provide free food to those in
need. The distribution will take place at Hudsonville Congregational United Church of Christ, 4950 32nd Ave.,
Hudsonville. There will be a large assortment of food, consisting of fresh seasonal produce and other quality grocery.
Mobile Food Truck and FREE Pancake Breakfast ~ Will be available at Holy Cross Lutheran Church located at
1481 Baldwin in Jenison on January 24, 2015 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. A box or laundry basket would be helpful for
taking your food home. This food truck is open to anyone in the community who would be blessed by this food.
Wyldlife Club ~ Riley Street Wyldlife is a ministry focusing specifically on the students that go to Riley Street Middle School.
We will be having our next Wyldlife Club on Thursday, January 29 from 7-8pm at Searchlight Ministries located at
4020 22nd, in Jamestown. At Wyldlife Club you will meet new friends, play games, and get a chance to hear a message
from one of the leaders. No money is needed, just come ready for an awesome night hanging out with friends. If you
would like to know more information about Wyldlife, feel free to email Eric at [email protected] or
Mackenzie at [email protected] and check out our website at rsms.younglife.org.