Park Newsletter

Hello Park Families,

We are so excited to participate in Color The Park with you this evening! It is going to be a beautiful night. I wanted to thank you all for fundraising for our Parent Club and for our School. I have seen first hand how the money you raise goes right into supporting students and teachers. Thank you so much for putting new books in classrooms, supporting the purchase of classroom supplies, making our teachers feel valued, and even sometimes filling specific needs of families and teachers as they come up. We feel so lucky to be supported by such an amazing Park community, and our amazing Park families. Tonight is a great celebration of all that support. Thank you so much.

I'll do my best to post pictures this evening! Please follow along on Instagram @hps_park or on Facebook at Park Elementary Hudsonville.

Mrs. Stefanich

I Can Do Hard Things!

This is a great growth mindset for home or school! In fact, I heard a parent say this to their child just today! I remind myself of this every time I have to make a difficult decision, when I feel overwhelmed, or when I want to model to my children that it's okay to take risks. Remember, discomfort is when growth happens, so don't be afraid to do hard things!

Click here to see what's happening in Steam Class.

• Wedesday, Oct. 2 - State of Michigan Count Day
• Wednesday, Oct. 9 Parent Club meeting 9AM
• Monday, Oct. 21 - No School
• Nov. 19 & 21 Parent Teacher Conferences

• Thursday, December 5, 2024 -Park Holiday Music Program

Wednesday, Oct 9 - Parent Club Meeting - 9AM

Check out our Facebook page for more updates:

https://www.facebook.com/ParkParentsClub?mibextid=LQQJ4d

See the new fall opportunites. link

Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville Upcoming Events for Kids

To register or for more details, see our event calendar @ Hudsonville.LibraryCalendar.com

Monday, September 30, at Riley St. Middle School, from 6-7:30 pm in the cafeteria.
Making friends, discovering your strengths, exploring new possibilities—it's all waiting for you in Girl Scouts! Join us to organize troops and learn what Girl Scouts is all about during our Parent Information / Girl Scout sign-up meeting. We also need Troop Leaders and Assistant leaders to start and lead troops. Be part of a great organization that will empower your daughter and give her a community she can call her own.

The annual membership fee is $25 for girls and adults. Financial aid is available if needed.
If you cannot attend one of the meetings, have questions, or want to sign up your daughter, don't hesitate to contact Barb Gatchel, Community Membership Manager, Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore. Email: bgatchel@gsmists.org, Call: 616-888-3858

Hudsonville Cub Scouts:

Have you been looking for a place where your child can make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun while doing it?

We’ve got the perfect solution!

Pack 3149 invites you to check out our Cub Scout Pack, open to all kids in grades K - 5.

#AdventureOn with us on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursday evenings from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM throughout the school year at Jenison Christian Church.

Meetings begin September 5.

Contact Alison Freas at cubscoutpack3149@gmail.com, (616) 566-9332 or check out our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552387915964

Parents, please review our district wide Student/Parent Elementary Handbook. This is new this year and is full of great information that may answer many questions. Please take a look and let me know if you have any specific questions regarding this handbook. Some notable items are listed below:

• Student dress code prohibits clothing promoting alcohol, violence, etc. Additionally, dress code prohibits bare midriffs, sides, or backs.
• Cell phones and smart watches are not allowed at school. They need to be powered down and in backpacks during school hours.

• School begins at 8:45 a.m.

• Parent drop off: no earlier than 8:35 a.m.

• School ends at 3:45 p.m.

• Office hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

In order to receive text messages from Park and HPS, you will need to Opt-in. Please see this link to Opt-in to text messages so you don't miss any important information.

How do recipients opt-in to receive text messages?

1. Text “YES” to 68453 from each phone or device from which they wish to receive texts.
2. Confirm that your phone is on file at your school

How do recipients opt-out of receiving text messages?

Recipients not wishing to receive text messages to a particular number can simply do one of the following:

1. Don’t opt-in, and don’t reply to the opt-in invitation message.
2. Text “STOP” to 68453 at any time.
3. Opt out online at http://schoolmessenger.com/txtmsg
4. Request that the SchoolMessenger system administrator adds the number to the account’s phone number block list.