BALDWIN STREET MIDDLE SCHOOLOctober 20, 2017

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Hi everyone,

If you missed the School Messenger email sent out this week, on Monday, October 23, 2017, students at BMS will have an

opportunity to hear Jeff Veley speak.  "Through clean comedy, inspiring real-life stories, and evidence-based techniques, Jeff

shares social and emotional coping skills that helped him overcome bullying.  He shares how treating his enemies like friends

transformed his life after years of being picked on at school and abused at home" (www.jeffveley.com). We are excited to have

Jeff bring this message of resilience and strategies for peacemaking to our students.  

This opportunity to hear Jeff Veley comes from two of our district’s S.O.A.R. III goals, developed from the 2016-17 stakeholder

survey information, to address the social and emotional needs of students.  Those goals state we will be working to:

1. Determine resources to support students’ social and emotional well-being

2. Expand student capacity through the development of problem-solving skills to create a school environment that is safe for

all and addresses bullying behavior

For more information about Jeff Veley, please go to his website, www.jeffveley.com, or speak with Mrs. Haberling or Mr. Olson.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES

~ Wed. Oct. 25 Renaissance Mtg. from

2:45-3:30pm

~ Mon. Oct. 30 Parent/Teacher Conf.

5:00-8:00pm - See further info.

to the right (green box) for scheduling

online

~ Thurs. Nov. 2 Parent/Teacher Conf.

4:00-7:00pm - See further info.

to the right (green box) for scheduling

online

~ Fri. Nov. 3 Early Release - School

Dismisses at 11:15am

~ Sun. Nov. 5 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS

Fall back 1 hour

~ Mon. Nov. 6 Parent/Teacher Conf.

3:00-7:00pm - See further info.

to the right (green box) for scheduling

online

~ Wed. Nov. 8 Renaissance Mtg. from

2:45-3:30pm

~ Wed. Nov. 29 Renaissance Mtg. from

2:45-3:30pm

~ Wed. - Fri.

Nov. 22-24 Thanksgiving Break

ATTENTION BOOK READERS

Baldwin Street Middle School will be hosting their

annual fall Scholastic Book Fair Monday, Oct. 30-

Friday Nov. 3. The book fair will be open Mon.-Thurs. 8

am- 2:45 pm; and Friday from 8-11:15am. The book

Fair will also be open both Monday and Thursday

evenings during conferences.

Come and check some of the most popular books as

well as many new titles! For more information or to

 shop online please visit our homepage at:

http://www.scholastic.com/bf/

baldwinstreetmiddleschool

SCHEDULING PARENT/TEACHER

CONFERENCES

~ Click here - www.schoolbookings.net

~ Enter hh66b (school code)

~ You will need your student’s schedule

~ You will need to enter an email address, but if

you don’t have one, please call our office for

assistance

~ Please note that if you do not sign up, we cannot

guarantee that walk-in times will be available

with your child’s teachers.

Attention all 8th graders.  Plans are being

made, tickets are being purchased, and hotels

are being booked for the East Coast Trip.  There

is a waiting list, but if you are interested in going

on the trip you can still sign up online

at eastcoastrip.com.

LUNCH MENU

Oct. 23-Oct. 27

Mon., Oct. 23 Classic Sloppy Joe Sandwich (VM)

Spicy Chicken Sandwich (VM)

Yogurt Parfait (VM)

Tues., Oct. 24 Breakfast Burrito (MD)

Side: Oven Baked Seasoned Potatoes

Bean Salad

Wed., Oct. 25 Philly Beef Sandwich (MD)

Pork Sliders (VM)

Side: Steamed Broccoli

Thurs., Oct. 26 Thai or Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl (MD)

Side: Oven Baked Fries

Asian Vegetables

Fri., Oct. 27 All-American Burger Bar (SM)

Side: Baked Beans

8th Grade Bakers

Thank you to all the 8th grade

parents who donated ingredients for

the 8th grade science conversion

lab. They were able to learn and

enjoy their school work.

ATHLETICS

Winter 1 Athletic Tryout Schedule - you must have a sports physical and athletic code turned in BEFORE the first day of practice/tryout.

Competitive Cheer Tryouts

Tryouts will be the week of October 24th

8th Grade - Monday and Friday 3:00-4:00 p.m. and Tuesday - Thursday 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

7th Grade - Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 23 and 24 from 3:00-5:00 p.m., Oct. 25 from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26th - NO TRYOUTS, Friday, Oct. 27 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES/ACTIVITIES

GIRLS LACROSSE  - Grades 5 - 12

Get a taste of one of the fastest growing sports in the area!   Not sure about playing yet? We're hosting a learn-to-play clinic where you can see what it's all about, & learn all the basic skills of girls lacrosse!Who:  Girls in grades 5 - 12 When: October 24 & 26 Cost: $25 Time:  6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Location: Freshman Campus turf fieldPlease Bring:  Water Bottle & mouth guard.  - (Stick & Goggles recommended, but not required as we'll have extra if needed)

FREE Wrestling Clinic The Hudsonville Wrestling Program invites your child to try out the sport of wrestling. This clinic is designed for beginner/new wrestlers and will teach basic skills similar to what can be seen in the youth, middle school, and high school style of wrestling. This free clinic is run by high school and youth coaches, and assisted by high school and advanced youth wrestlers. If you have ever considered the sport of wrestling for your child, this is your chance! If you decide that your child would like to join a wrestling program the Michigan Youth Wrestling Association (MYWAY) will begin in late November. Please pre-register through Hudsonville Community Ed. online at www.hudsonvillepubliucschools.org so we have an idea how many kids to prepare for.  

Who: All Hudsonville K - 6th GradersWhen: Monday, October 30 & Thursday, November 2 Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pmLocation: Hudsonville Wrestling Room @ The ECC Building, 5535 School St.Cost: FREEWrestling attire: gym shorts and a t-shirt, wrestling shoes, clean gym shoes, or socks (no street shoes will be permitted on the wrestling mats.

CHOIR CHAT:

Choir FundraiserToday we begin our annual fundraiser with Century Resources. We will be selling food, candy, and holiday items. The choir students received brochures and information today in class. Order forms are due on Monday, October 30. Please consider helping our choir students!

Fall ConcertNext Thursday, October 26 at 6:30 p.m. the choirs will be performing their fall concert at the Hudsonville Fine Arts Auditorium located at the High School Freshman Campus. Warm ups and attendance will begin in the Orchestra Room at 5:50 p.m. Students will enter the building through Door C.

Remember that the students will wear their formal black and white uniforms for this concert. Ladies will need to wear a black skirt (knee to ankle length), white dress shirt, black tights (feet covered) and black flat shoes. Gentlemen will need to wear a white button down shirt, black dress pants, black socks and black shoes. Please contact Mrs. Scott if you are struggling to find appropriate uniform pieces for your child. We still need chaperones for this concert, please contact Mrs. Scott if you are available to help.

BAND BLAST:

Just a few friendly reminders from the band room!

All 6th and 7th grade families are reminded that practice logs are 20% of their final grade. 7th grade students should record 60 minutes in CHARMS by Sunday evening at 11:59pm; 6th grade students should submit a practice log on Monday or Tuesday with at least 100 minutes of practice.

6th grade parents: We hope you are excited for our first concert this Tuesday! Students should report to the Freshmen Campus Orchestra Room (Entrance C) no later than 6:15pm. Students should wear their concert uniform of: White shirt, Black pants, socks and shoes. The night will end with our HS Marching Band performing. Students are required to sit as a group as well as attend the entire concert.

Save the date for our Christmas Concert!

Wednesday, December 6th @ 6:45pm.

Finally, I am looking forward to meeting you at Conferences! As I have 225 students in band and an additional two sections of technology, I would encourage you to enroll for a time with me soon as they tend to fill up fast. If you do not get a slot with me and would like a phone or personal conference, please do not hesitate to contact me!

If you have questions or concerns please feel free to contact me via phone or email. Thank you and enjoy your weekend!

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

~Jenison Christian School Fall Arts and Crafts Fest - Original handmade crafts and baked goods! Saturday,

November 4, 2017, 9:00 am—2:00 pm, located at 7726 Graceland Drive, Jenison, MI 49428. Booths to sell items are still

available. Email craftshow@jenisonchristian.org for more information or locate us online at www.jenisonchristian.org.

~Celebrate Calm Parenting Workshop - Want to learn 10 Ways to See Change in Your Child Overnight? On Thursday,

November 9 from 9-11am OR 7-9pm at Fair Haven Church, in the Worship Center. This is a free event and no registration

is needed, just show up! Parents and Grandparents raising children ages 2-22 are invited to join us for one of two

identical workshops with parenting “Calm Coach” Kirk Martin and his son, Casey. This is an adult only parenting event; you

wouldn’t want your kiddo’s to hear all the great tips you’ll be learning! (*This event is great personal development hours for

teachers as well). You will learn how to:

~ get your kids to listen the first time

~ stop defiance, disrespect and yelling

~ stop whining, tantrums, and sibling fights

~ get kids off video games/screens without a fight

~ create stress-free mornings, homework time and bedtime

~Christmas Fest 2017 - Come One, Come All and join in the Joy of the Season. A free, family-friendly, hometown holiday

celebration! This is a celebration catered pasta bar dinner and festive holiday entertainment, door prizes, games, activities,

treats, and refreshments. DIY’s and make-n-takes, there will be something for everyone! The date is Saturday, December

2 and is an open house style come and go anytime from 4-8pm. Held at Grace Community Church, located at 3500 New

Holland ST, Hudsonville. For more information, go to www.solagrace.org or call 616-669-6507. Merry Christmas to all,

and to all a good night!!

This information is provided to you as a courtesy of Hudsonville Public School District, but are not affliated with the district.