BALDWIN STREET MIDDLE SCHOOLNovember 11, 2016

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Our 8th grader English and history students have been wrestling with the question, "How can your perspective persuade a change in government?" After choosing a topic of personal interest, students researched an issue or law which they would like to see changed. The end product will be a persuasive letter written to someone at the local, state, or federal level of government to share their research-based opinions. This past Thursday, students were able to present an outline of their claim, evidence, and reasoning to several community members in what was called a Gallery Feedback Walk. We invited dozens of government experts -- school board members, attorneys, members of law enforcement, and local government officials -- into our building to meet with our 8th graders one-on-one to press their thinking regarding their initial evidence and research. Our students were up to the task, and benefited immensely from this challenging process. Students will now be making final revisions based on the feedback they received in preparation to write their letters, which will be completed by the end of the trimester. We would like to thank everyone who was able to participate in our 8th grade Gallery Feedback Walk for providing this valuable real-world opportunity for our students.

LUNCH MENU

Mon. Nov. 14 Turkey Gravy with MashedPotatoes and Roll (VM)Honey Rib Sandwich (VM)Yogurt Bar (MD)

Tues. Nov. 15 Egg/Sausage/Cheese onEnglish Muffin (VM)Side: Seasoned FriesColeslaw

Wed. Nov. 16 Philly Beef on Bun (MD)Meatball Hoagie (VM)Side: Green Beans Garbanzo Beans

Thurs. Nov. 17 (2) Hot Dogs on Bun (MD)Side: Baked Fries

Fri. Nov. 18 Taco Bar (SM)Side: Corn

UPCOMING DATES

~ Tues. Nov. 15 Wyldlife meeting at “barn” byCovenant Community Church7:07-8:07pm)

~ Thurs. Nov. 17 Renaissance Mtg. 2:45-3:30pm

~ Wed. - Fri. Nov. 23-25 Thanksgiving Break

~ Tues. Nov. 29 Wyldlife meeting at “barn” byCovenant Community Church7:07-8:07pm)

~ Fri. Dec. 2 Early Release Day - Studentsdismissed at 11:15am

~ Mon. Dec.5 Beginning of 2nd Trimester

Choir Concert @ Fine ArtsAud. @ Freshman Campus -6:30pm

~ Wed. Dec. 7 Renaissance Mtg. 2:45-3:30pm

~ Thurs. - Mon. Dec. 22 - Jan. 2 Christmas Break

~ Tues. Jan. 3 Classes Resume

~ Fri. Jan. 13 Early Release

~ Fri. Feb. 3 Early Release

~ Mon. Feb. 6 Winter Break

~ Mon. Mar. 13 Third Trimester Begins

~ Fri. - Fri. Mar. 31 - Apr. 7 Spring Break

~ Mon. Apr. 10 Classes Resume

STUDENT COUNCIL ~ PENNIES FOR PASTA

Student Council requests your help promoting their fundraising for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

For each of the theme days, Mr. Olson and/or Mr. Baer will judge who in each grade is best dressed in each category. That student’s homeroom will earn $5.00 towards their overall amount raised.

Specific Rules:~ Coins and cash can be donated at any time in each homeroom. The homeroom that donates the most money in

their collection box will be treated to a pasta lunch by The Olive Garden.~ Online Giving: Webpages will be set up for each teacher. The homeroom that donates the most money online will be treated to a pizza lunch by Hungry Howies.

Theme Days:

~ Wed., Nov. 16 - Twin Day ~ Fri., Nov. 18 - “Eagle Out” Day

Next week, the combined Hudsonville Middle Schools will be presenting Singin' in the Rain - Junior, a wonderful adaptation of what has been heralded as "the greatest movie musical of all time." The musical will have 7:00 evening performances on Friday 11/18 and Saturday 11/19, as well as a 4:00 matinee performance on Sunday 11/20. All performances will take place at the Hudsonville Fine Arts Auditorium on the HHS Freshman Campus.

Ticket Sales:• Tickets are available for purchase on the school website:

http://www.hudsonville.k12.mi.us/finearts/Theatre.cfm• Enter "rain" in the box labeled "Enter Access Code".• Get your tickets now for the best seats! Tickets are $8

with infants 2 and under free with a paid admission.

Please invite all family, friends, former and current teachers, neighbors to see the show. Without robust ticket sales, this program is not feasible. This is a show that is sure to entertain all ages.

Renaissance News

Blue & Gold Level MembersAll our Blue & Gold Level Members are up on the website! Renaissance is all about recognizing kids and building school culture at Baldwin. 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: http://tinyurl.com/bmsrenaissance

2016-­‐2017

Gold Level MembersWith the month of November upon us, we want to welcome our new Business of the Month member! Hudsonville Lanes on Balsam Ave. is our sponsor for the month of October and they will be offering a FREE GAME OF BOWLING w/ no purchase necessary! Doug and his Hudsonville Lane’s crew have been proud supporters of the program since the beginning and we thank them for their efforts in honoring our Renaissance kids.  It's businesses like this that make our community great!  

Thank you Doug all the staff at Hudsonville Lanes!

Robotics Tournament:

Hudsonville Robotics will be hosting its first tournament this Saturday at Baldwin Middle School. More than 50 middle and high school teams will be competing to earn a spot at the regional event. Qualifying rounds start at 9:00 am and the tournament begins at 1:00 PM. Come cheer on Hudsonville and check out the innovative student-built robots. See HudsonvilleRobotics.com for more details.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

~ Girl Scouts is looking to form a new troops in Hudsonville Public Schools! We are looking for parents to volunteer as troop leaders in order to form new troops and get girls involved. Girl Scouts offers unique opportunities for girls to learn new leadership, team building, and other fun skills. Please join us at Jamestown Upper Elementary for an informational meeting on Monday November 7th at 6pm to learn more about volunteering with Girl Scouts as well as how to get your daughter involved. For more information, Katie Perschbacher at kperschbacher@gsmists.org. *Cost to Join: $20.00 for Girls, $15.00 for adults.

~ Hand2Hand Food Collection - Dates and Location: November 16-18, at The Laurels of Hudsonville - 3650 Van Buren St, Hudsonville, MI 49426. Hand2Hand delivers hope to hungry children by mobilizing schools and churches to provide nutritious food over the weekends. Currently, we are in 97 schools in West Michigan feeding nearly 4000 children. For more information about and2Hand and the schools we are in, visit our website hand2handbackpack.org or email us at info@hand2handbackpack.org. Food Items being collected:

(All food items must be non-expired and non-perishable)

• Oatmeal packets • Breakfast, Granola, Protein Bars • Individually size applesauce/fruit cups • Individually size crackers of • any kind (goldfish, peanut butter, animal, etc) • Popcorn packets • Individually sized trail mix • Individually sized pudding

cups • Shelf Stable individually sized chocolate and white milk • Quart size zip lock bags

~ THE NUTCRACKER presented by Michigan Ballet Academy and Artistic Director, Nikoloz Makhateli willl be performed Friday, December 2 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, December 3 at 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm, Sunday, December 4 at 2:30 pm, Special Character Tea, Sunday at 1:00 pm. All performances will be held at the Jenison Fine Arts Center. You can purchase tickets at www.MichiganBallet.org. Prices are 2 & under Free | 2-12 $12 | 13 and up $18, Character Tea $10/$15. Hudsonville School Students purchase Student Tickets for only $10 each ~ Use code HPS10.

This information is provided to you as a courtesy and is not affiliated with Hudsonville Public Schools.

CHOIR CHAT:

Please mark your calendar for our winter choir concert on Monday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. This will once again be at the Hudsonville Fine Arts Auditorium - Freshman Campus.

Thank you to all who participate in our Century Resources Fundraiser. Delivery of the products will come on Wednesday, November 16. They will be available for pick up after school until 4:00 p.m. Information regarding distribution and payments will be sent home in an e-mail.

The seventh and eighth grade choirs will be singing the National Anthem at a Grand Rapids Drive game on Friday, December 16. The game will take place at the Delta Plex Arena at 7:00 p.m. Tickets to the game will be available for families to purchase at a reduced rate of $8. Ticket order forms and confirmation slips for participation were sent home and through an e-mail. Please return these to Mrs. Scott by Monday, November 28.

Baldwin Street Middle School is in desperate need of a Science Olympiad Head Coach. Our coach from last year is unable to coordinate the program this year. You would be heading up other parent volunteers and competing against other teams. PLEASE call Mr. Olson if you are interested at 669-7750. Thank you!

BOYS BASKETBALL LEAGUE Grades 3 - 6

Like last year, we ask that you evaluate your son based on experience and skill. This will help us determine teams and keep them as balanced as possible. We will have three leagues, 1) 3rd grade/beginners, 2) 4th grade/experienced and 3) 5th & 6th grade will be combined.

We will have experienced referees for all games.

Your son will practice one night a week and play two games on Saturdays. Practices will begin the week of January 9 and your son will be contacted by his coach no later than January 8 to inform you of time and location of practice. We are sorry, but we are unable to honor special requests for practice night/times due to the large number of kids in this program.

Practices: Begin week of Jan. 9, 2017You will be notified on location and time no later than January 8.

Games: Jan. 14 - Feb. 11, 2017Games will be played between 8:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. You will receive a schedule at your first practice.

Tournament: Feb. 18, 2017

Locations: January 14 - Baldwin & Riley Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, & 18 - HHS Gyms

Cost: $90, includes jersey

Registration deadline - 4 p.m. on Jan. 4

Parents - WE NEED COACHES.

It’s a great way to connect with your child and his friends. Coaches will be notified regarding a date and time of the coaches meeting. You will be able to choose your practice night and receive team information at this meeting.

JR. EAGLES BASKETBALL Grades K - 2

These four (4) week jr. basketball camps will provide a fun atmosphere where kids will start to learn the fundamentals of basketball. The baskets at Georgetown Elementary can be lowered to provide our little ones a better chance to score and have fun. These sessions will fill very quickly - register early to secure a spot.

Who: Boys & Girls in grades K - 2

When: Saturdays, Jan. 21 - Feb. 11, 2017

Cost: $45, includes Jr. Eagle t-shirt

Where: Georgetown Elementary Gym, 3909 Baldwin St.

BoysSession 1: 8:30 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.Session 2: 9:30 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.Session 3: 10:30 a.m. - 11:25 p.m.

Girls Session 1: 11:30 a.m.- 12:25 p.m.Session 2: 12:30 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.

Session 1: This class is designed for all beginning basketball players to focus on the fundamentals of the game. The rims will be lowered to 6 - 7 feet, so kids can work on perfecting form. Ball handling, passing, defense, etc., will also be introduced.

Session 2: This class is designed for kids who are not ready for team concepts but have advanced past some of the real basic concepts covered in last years camp. Most 1st graders will fall into this category, but some inexperienced 2nd graders and advanced kindergartners could also benefit from this session. Fundamentals is at the core of this session, but kids will be shooting on 9 foot hoops.

Session 3: (2nd grade boys that meet the following criteria): All players that register for this session need to be in 2nd grade and must be able to dribble with one hand, catch a pass, and shoot at a 10 foot hoop. This session is designed to get kids ready for 5 on 5 basketball.

WRESTLING CLUB Grades K - 8th

Learn basic foundational wrestling for beginners with 2 years or less experience and advanced training for serious wrestlers with 3+ years of experience.

The HWC offers more time on the mat to learn through practices and more opportunities to wrestle competitively through the MYWA (Michigan Youth Wrestling Assoc.) program.

Who: Kids in grades K - 8th *Wrestlers are paired by weight and age.Wrestlers in 7th & 8th grade who wrestle on the middle school team will have fee waived.

When: First Practice: Tuesday, November 22, 6:15 p.m. ~ mandatory parent meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Wrestling Room, Early Childhood Center, 5535 School Ave.Park in lot off of School St. and enter building through double glass doors.

Practices: Fee covers both sessions, however, session 2 will be advanced level practices. Wrestlers are welcome to attend some or all of the practices.Session 1: Nov. 22, 2016 - Feb. 2, 2017 - no practice January 24Session 2: Feb. 7, 2017 - March 30, 2017 - no practice February 9

Time: Beginners (2 years or less exp.): Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. & Thursdays, 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Advanced (3 years or more exp.): Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. & Thursdays, 6:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Fee: $65 - one wrestler$80 - two wresters same family$95 - three+ wrestlers same family

Fee includes club t-shirt, opportunity to wrestle in 1-2 local beginner duals or tournaments as they are offered (non-MYWA sanctioned). *HWC affiliation results in an $18 savings when you purchase an annual MYWA member card. ($35 for members not affiliated with a club ~ $17 if you’re in a club)

Community Education Offerings

You may register online at www.hudsonvillepublicschools.orgIf you have any questions regarding activities offered through Hudsonville Community Ed., please call 669-1740