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Lily’s Service Project!!

January 24th, 2012 by · No Comments · Uncategorized

Lily Wressell, a fourth grader in our classroom, is asking her fellow Georgetown students and families to join her in supporting the Pediatric Oncology Resource Team, P.O.R.T., that operates with Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.

P.O.R.T. provides much needed resources and hands-on support for families with a child diagnosed with cancer or life-threatening blood disorders.

Lily will be collecting items to put into theme baskets for the P.O.R.T. Winter Night Out fundraiser in February.

In particular she is requesting items related to kids arts and crafts such as; paints, crayons, paper, stencils, stickers, etc.

She is also looking for gift wrap items; paper, bags, bows, ribbon, cards, etc.

If you are interested in donating items there will be a box located in the lobby until Monday, Feb 6 that you may put them in.

Thank you for helping Lily reach her goal of providing two baskets to help P.O.R.T.

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Making a Splash!!

January 22nd, 2012 by · No Comments · Uncategorized


We have one more week of swimming! Thank you for sending a towel and dry undies everyday! The 4th graders are having fun while they learn basic swimming skills. You will be receiving a checklist of swimming skills accomplished by your child at the end of the week. This is such a worthwhile program- it’s good for both the 4th graders, and their high school teachers!!

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Multiplication Facts!!

January 15th, 2012 by · No Comments · Uncategorized

Hello Parents!

I can really tell that some of my Fourth Graders are practicing their multiplication facts! Thank you so much for helping/reminding your child to reveiw the facts each night for at least 10 minutes (of course, more is always welcome)!

Please check out some of the links under my Blogroll (to the side) for some sites with games to help make practicing more fun!

P.S. I just added a Multiplication Rap from Teacher Tube- Look under Blogroll :)

From Mrs. VanHaitsma- ELL Teacher

January 15th, 2012 by · No Comments · Uncategorized

Dear Readers,

Almost everyday in Mrs. Huizenga’s 4th grade class, we are fortunate to have 4 teachers working in the room during writing time. Lately during this time, we have been splitting up into small groups. Here are just some of the things we have been doing in these small groups: sharing our ideas, “pushing” our thinking (ask a 4th grader what that means!), writing on graphic organizers, asking questions, and commenting on others’ ideas. After sharing and working with our group, we then go back and write on our own.

The best part of this is….our writing is getting better! All of the adults working in this classroom are so impressed with how students are working together to make their writing the best it can be. Way to go, 4th graders! Here are a few photos of us working hard in our groups.

Would you be willing to donate…

January 15th, 2012 by · No Comments · Uncategorized

Hi Parents,
I’m wondering if you would be willing to donate the following items…

Tissues (for runny noses).
Graham Crackers (for those students who forget a snack).
Plastic Grocery Bags (for wet clothes).

Thank you so much!!
Mindy

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4th Grade Swimming Lessons!!

January 3rd, 2012 by · No Comments · Uncategorized

Dear Parents and 4th Graders,

Beginning on Monday, January 16 through Friday, Jan. 27, we will be traveling to the Hudsonville High School pool for swimming lessons! Our sessions will begin at 9:10, and end at 10:10 in the morning (the bus will be leaving Georgetown at 8:55 and return to school at 10:25).

Please have your child wear his/her swim suit to school in the morning to save time when we get to the high school.

PLEASE remember to send underwear, a dry towel, and a plastic bag with your child every morning. We don’t want anyone sitting in a wet suit during the day.

Thanks!

Mindy H.

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Happy New Year!

January 1st, 2012 by · No Comments · Uncategorized

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Hi Parents!
I thought you would enjoy some pictures from our Gingerbread House decorating party!
A BIG thank you goes to the parents who helped make this happen!! Enjoy!!

Happy Holidays!

December 15th, 2011 by · 1 Comment · Uncategorized

Dear Families,

I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful children with me!
They truly are “Little Blessings” in my life!
Enjoy some special memories with your loved ones!

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Christmas Party!!

December 13th, 2011 by · No Comments · Uncategorized

Hi Parents!

This Friday (Dec. 16), we will join with the other 4th grade classes to decorate Gingerbread Houses!

YOU are invited to join the fun!!

When: Friday, Dec. 16

Time: 2:30

Place: Multipurpose Room

We hope to see you there!

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Science Test!!!!

December 13th, 2011 by · No Comments · Uncategorized

Hi Parents,

This Thursday, December 15, your child is having a science test on the sun moon and Earth. There is a study guide coming home this evening. Please go over the information with your son or daughter the next two nights to help prepare them further.

If you happen to misplace the study guide or would like to check out some other review materials (videos, games etc…), please go to my science page on my blog. This materials can be accessed by clicking here.

Thank you,

Mr. Bowen

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