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Bauer Bits

September 22, 2023

Bauer Bits September 22, 2023

From the Principal's Desk

Bauer Parents:


Now that we’re fully underway, teachers are gathering diverse information about your child/children through various assessments and daily observations. Our goal is to communicate with you in a timely manner so that if we’re noticing anything which needs to be addressed you are informed. At times, problem solving may require a team approach. As we engage with you, please remember the following conversation norms in the picture below. They are the bedrock to maintaining solid working relationships as we navigate through this school year together.


Best,


Josh Meersma

Mark Your Calendar

  • Monday , September 25th - Friday, September 29th: Homecoming Spirit Week
      • Monday: Wear Yellow
      • Tuesday: Wear Pink
      • Wednesday: Wear Green
      • Thursday: Wear Orange
      • Friday: Wear Eagles Attire
  • Tuesday, September 26th: WatchDOGS Kickoff (More info below)
  • Friday, September 29th: Last day to turn in walkathon money (More info below)


    • Please check the HPS Student Calendar for early release dates and breaks for the 2023-24 school year!

Art Awesomeness

Make your mark and see where it takes you! Our students began the school year talking about creativity and self expression in art class! Each grade level read the book, The Dot by author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds. Then, each student was given a small circle to create a piece of art of their choosing. We finished our lesson by celebrating our school community with a group mural of all our dots!

Bauer Parent Club News

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Walkathon 2023

We have surpassed our $20,000 goal and we are SOARING FOR MORE! Donations are still being accepted and all prizes (with the exception of Walkathon day “Pie the Principal”) can be earned through the official fundraiser end date: next Friday, 9/29. All students who raise $100 or more will receive a Hudsonville Eagles hat courtesy of Bauer Parent Club AND will have the option to order a limited number of additional hats at a discounted price. If you qualify for a hat, stay tuned for the online order form next week!


WatchDOGS 2023-24 Kickoff Meeting

The WatchDOGS 2023-24 Kickoff Meeting will be NEXT TUESDAY, September 26th at 6:00 PM on the Bauer playground. Pizza will be served, so please RSVP here by THIS SUNDAY, September 24th. This event is a great opportunity for dads, granddads, uncles, step-dads and father figures to learn about how they can volunteer to be a positive presence at Bauer. This will be your first chance to sign up for dates – don’t miss this opportunity!!


There’s a Spot for YOU!

Please share your ideas and help us make the most of the dollars we have raised! There are so many opportunities to be involved with Bauer Parent Club. If you haven’t already, please take a quick minute to fill out this short form to indicate where you are interested in jumping in! We’d love to help you get plugged in where your interests and talents can shine for Bauer!


One big need right now is a chair (or chairs) for Bauer Girls’ Night Out! This is a FUN event and–as with all BPC events/programs–you have a dedicated board member to work with you! Please reach out to bauerparentclub@gmail.com (or any of us directly) with questions or interest.


Your 2023-24 BPC Board

Co-Presidents:

Jill Bosnjak jill.bosnjak@gmail.com and Cody O’Doherty cody.odoherty@gmail.com

Co-Vice Presidents:

Shelby McGovern mcgoernshelby5@gmail.com and Kristen Simons ksimons164@gmail.com

Secretary

Becca Johnson rebecca.lauren.johnson@gmail.com

Treasurer

Tracy Campbell tracyscampbell@gmail.com

Members-at-Large

Jenny Montag montagjn@gmail.com, Courtney Voorus courtney.voorus@gmail.com, Valerie Willock valeriewillock@gmail.com

Miles of Smiles - Mobile Dental Unit

The Miles of Smiles (MOS) dental program was established in 1995 and provides

dental services for children at approximately 30 Ottawa County Schools annually. The

mobile unit is 40 feet long, has 2 patient rooms, digital x-ray, waiting area and a

wheelchair lift. Unfortunately, MOS will not be visiting your child’s school this year.

However, we want to inform you that your child can be seen on our mobile unit when we

locate at another Ottawa County School.


If your child/children have the qualifications listed below, please use the link or QR code

to complete the dental consent form for each of your children.


To qualify for NO COST dental services:

  • Your child must not have a dentist
  • Your child has not had a dental checkup in the last 6 months
  • Your child has Medicaid Insurance or is uninsured and financially qualifies
  • Your child lives or attends school in Ottawa County


Please use the following information to sign your child up for services!


Miles of Smiles Application


If you have any questions, please call Lu Ann at 616-393-5694.

Non-School Sponsored Event

Heritage Christian School Spring Children's Clothing and Toy Sale

The Heritage Christian School Spring Children's Clothing and Toy Sale for the Fall Season will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12:00. Items for sale include a large selection of gently used infant to teen fall and winter clothes, athletic wear, coats and snow pants, hats and gloves, shoes, boots, sports equipment, toys, books, games, puzzles, baby equipment, maternity clothes, delicious baked goods and more. Located in the large gym at Heritage Christian at 6340 Autumn Dr., Hudsonville. Hope to see you there!

COVID Tests

Free at home COVID tests are available in the office.

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.

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