Bauer Bits
March 15, 2024
From the Principal's Desk
Bauer Families:
Thank you for your partnership as we build bridges for the future.
Have a great weekend!
The Bridge Builder
An old man going a lone highway,
Came, at the evening cold and gray,
To a chasm vast and deep and wide.
Through which was flowing a sullen tide
The old man crossed in the twilight dim,
The sullen stream had no fear for him;
But he turned when safe on the other side
And built a bridge to span the tide.
“Old man,” said a fellow pilgrim near,
“You are wasting your strength with building here;
Your journey will end with the ending day,
You never again will pass this way;
You’ve crossed the chasm, deep and wide,
Why build this bridge at evening tide?”
The builder lifted his old gray head;
“Good friend, in the path I have come,” he said,
“There followed after me to-day
A youth whose feet must pass this way.
This chasm that has been as naught to me
To that fair-haired youth may a pitfall be;
He, too, must cross in the twilight dim;
Good friend, I am building this bridge for him!”
Mark Your Calendar
- Friday, March 15th: Early Release - 12:15pm - TODAY!!!
- Monday, March 18th: Bauer Skating Party - 6:15 - 8:15pm
- Saturday, March 23rd: Bauer Boys' Night - 5:00 - 8:00pm
- Wednesday, March 27th: No Tutoring
- Thursday, March 28th - Friday, April 5th: Spring Break!!!
Please check the HPS Student Calendar for early release dates and breaks for the 2023-24 school year! You can also check out the 2024-2025 student calendar here.
March is Reading Month
Here are some reminders for March is Reading Month! Join the fun as the count down to Spring Break takes place!
Monday, March 18th: Blackout Day (No technology)
Thursday, March 21st: Down Syndrome Awareness Day - Wear crazy or mismatched socks
Friday, March 22nd: Read in forts
Monday, March 25th: Western Day
Tuesday, March 26th: Denim & Plaid Day
Wednesday, March 27th: PJ Day and Read N Feed
STEAM Tidbits
Here is what is going on in STEAM!
Pre Kindergarten: Pre Kindergarten is currently exploring the three states of matter and discovering why things sink and float.
Kindergarten: Kindergarten students are diving into the concepts of pushes, pulls, and friction.
First Grade: First Grade is delving into the fascinating world of animal adaptations.
Second Grade: Second Grade recently completed an exciting unit on Coding where they created some impressive video games!
Third Grade: Third Grade is embarking on their flight unit! We are delving into Newton's Three Laws of Motion.
Fourth Grade: Fourth Grade is wrapping up their unit on energy conversion. Their final project is creating a windmill.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
-Mr. Lloyd
5/6 Building at Georgetown Orientation/Tour
Hello incoming fifth grade students and families -
The 5/6 Building @ Georgetown is excited to welcome our new fifth grade students for the 24-25 school year! To help with this transition, we are planning two orientation/tour evenings for students and their parents/guardians on Monday, April 22 and Monday, April 29. On these evenings, we will have three different time slots starting at 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00. During these orientations, we will give an overview of what fifth grade will look like at 56G and then provide families with tours of the building. To help answer some questions that you may have at this time, check out this short presentation about fifth grade at 56G.
We are looking forward to meeting you all soon and welcoming you to the 5/6 Building @ Georgetown!
Bauer Parent Club News
RaiseRight Gift Cards Available
Have you tried RaiseRight? You can purchase electronic and/or physical gift cards through RaiseRight (using Bauer's family enrollment code: 817E45BA6L851) and retailers will donate 2-16% back Bauer! There are over 750 retailers to choose from – truly something for everyone. Order through the RaiseRight web site: raiseright.com or through the mobile app: RaiseRight Fundraising. Gift cards are perfect for: Teachers, Bus drivers, Coaches, Babysitters, Graduations, Weddings, and Mother’s/Father’s Day. Here's a google doc with step-by-step instructions for placing physical gift card orders through our Spring Gift Card Drive (running through March 22). Electronic gift cards can be purchased at any time throughout the year.
Save the Date for Skate!
Another skating party? How lucky are we? Join us for our last skating party of the year next Monday, March 18th from 6:15 - 8:15 PM at Tarry Hall in Grandville! While this is an event for Bauer families, all minors in attendance must be under direct adult supervision. Admission is $7 for all skaters (no cost for spectators). Rentals are $3 for rollerblades or roller skates.
Boys’ Night Out Tickets on Sale
Bauer Boys’ Night Out is coming up: Saturday, March 23 at Craig’s Cruisers from 5-8 PM. Students may bring one special adult guest of their choosing. Tickets are $5/person (guest AND student) and this includes 3 attractions, $10 arcade card, and pizza buffet dinner. Tickets will be on sale now through March 20 — please don’t wait to grab your tickets! (Tickets will NOT be available at the door.) Please purchase your tickets here. (Click on filter > category filter > Bauer Elementary > Boys Night Out.)
Volunteer Opportunity: Boys’ Night Out
We need your help for our Boys' Night Out event on Saturday, March 23! The event runs 5-8 and we still need a few folks to "float" for the first and second halves of the event. Sign up HERE - thank you in advance!
5/6 Georgetown PTC Needs YOU
Calling all parents of current 4th and 5th grade students: 5/6 Georgetown PTC is looking for people interested in joining the 5/6 PTC Board for the 24/25 school year to keep the momentum going! President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer positions will be open, as well as the Amazing Race committee chairperson position. Please reach out with questions or interest via 5/6 Georgetown PTC Facebook page or via email at 56gptc@gmail.com.
WHO YA GONNA CALL?
Have you ever needed goods or services and wished you had a directory of Bauer families and alumni that you could go to first? The Bauer Parent Club feels the same! The BPC has created a directory to house Bauer family businesses, trades and vendors. Participants will be responsible for maintaining up-to-date information and we hope this will be a handy tool to connect and support Bauer families. If you would like to be represented in the directory, follow this direct link. Please contact the parent club at bauerparentclub@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.
BPC on the ‘Gram
We’re trying to add a social media presence over on Instagram as it’s a preferred platform for many. Since we’re concerned with elementary age kiddos and the internet is a complete jungle – our IG account will be private. (Just like our Facebook group page, you will need to request to follow.) Thanks for following along!Mary Poppins the Musical
Join us for a show too supercalifragilistic to miss. This musical features a cast of 77 HPS students including 2 current Bauer students! Come see our actors literally SOAR through this unforgettable performance.
Friday, March 15 at 7:00pm
Saturday, March 16 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, March 17 at 2:00pm
FREE Parent's Night Out
Student Council is hosting a FREE Parent's Night Out next Friday, March 22 at the High School from 6-8 pm. You can use this link to sign up. We will have games and activities for students aged K-5 in attempts to give parents a few hours to themselves. Email Lauren Wedge lwedge@hpseagles.net if you have any questions.
Hudsonville Competitive Robotics Informational Meeting
Is your student interested in computers, logic, building, mechanics, or robotics?
Join us to learn about the thrilling world of competitive robotics through Hudsonville Robotics! This informational meeting will give families insights into how we use technology and competition to foster teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity.
We will be offering an array of classes this spring to help students build their skills to compete in an amazing fall competition. The introductory meeting will be held on Monday, March 25, from 7 pm to 8 pm at the High School in room 110. The club program is open to boys and girls starting grades 5-12 next fall.
For more information, please email info@hudsonvillerobotics.com or visit https://HudsonvilleRobotics.com.
2024-25 PK/Kindergarten Registration
2024-2025 school year PK/Kindergarten enrollment link is open!
To be eligible for pre-kindergarten or kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year, children must be five years of age on or before December 1, 2024.
Attendance
If your student will not be attending school due to illness or other reasons, please call the office at 616--669-6824 or email ehuizen@hpseagles.net AND apalmbo@hpseagles.net BEFORE 9:00 am. Students who are not called in by a parent/guardian will be marked with an unexcused absence.
If your student will be late, arriving after 8:45 am, please call the office at 616-669-6824 in the morning.
If your student will be late and needs a hot lunch, please let us know when you call. Hot lunch needs to be ordered by 10 am.
COVID Tests
Free at home COVID tests are available in the office.
Drop Off Procedures
If you are dropping your child off in the mornings we ask that you are mindful of a few details. When dropping students, please use the entire straightaway. We are having issues with folks stopping too soon and this creates a less efficient drop off. When you are allowed to pull forward, please pull all the way up to the grassy area at the end of the straightaway. The drop off area extends from this grassy area all the way back to the paper gator. Even our youngest students are capable of walking this short distance to the south building doors. Please have them exit your vehicle and head straight to the sidewalk to make their way into the building. Additionally, we close the doors at 8:45 sharp. If you arrive at 8:45 or later, please send your child in through the front/office doors by the flagpole.
Your attention to these details will make things more efficient so THANK YOU in advance!
Volunteer/Visitor Policy
The HPS criminal background check is required for all school volunteers. In order to complete this request, we ask that you fill out this volunteer form at least 48 hours prior to volunteering. Once your request is submitted, all Volunteer status updates (Approval, Denial or Limited Access Approval) will be sent directly to the building you have selected to volunteer in.
The Hudsonville Public School District has the right to approve or deny your request if your background check does not meet the standards of HPS Board Policy.
If you have any questions regarding the Volunteer Background Check process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 616-669-1740 or by emailing our office at eagles@hpseagles.net.