Hello Families,

Just wanted to let you know that the second marking period for Reading Counts ends on December 11. Reading each night, taking quizzes, and completing book blogs will help them reach their goal… YEAH!!!!!! A report will be coming home today which states how many points each child has earned and what their goal for the marking period is.

Thanks so much for the your support with the NUT FREE snacks!!!!!!!! I really appreciate it!!!!!!! Continue to check labels and refer to the NUT FREE SNACK list on the blog ( at the very top of the page as a tab).

Also, the third round of our teacher SCAVENGER HUNT is in full force. The classroom that has the most participation earns an hour of free choice time.. WOOHOOOO!!!!! This scavenger is pretty silly. You will be able to see the silly things that all of the Georgetown teachers do.

Check out what we have been busy learning this week in classroom in the newsletter below.

11-20-09

Also, if you are looking for something to do tonight with your family, Barnes and Noble is having a PJ storytime with a published author at 6:00.

Have a great weekend!!!!

Mrs. Kuieck and Miss B.

My name is Victoria and the fiction book that I read was called Little Inchkin-The Smallest Samuari by Fiona French.  I chose this book because it looked very interesting.  My favorite part was when the boy defeated the dragon even when the boy was VERY small.  I loved reading the book.

…… almost everyday at my house. Since I have three little men at home who love to be silly with mom, we are always doing crazy stuff. From making crazy faces, creating bubble monsters in the tub, pretending we are pirates, making up goofy songs  or playing tickle monster, it doesn’t matter what silly things we do….. I just love being with them and experiencing life through their eyes, especially when we are laughing together.  If you haven’t checked it out already, we have a pretty hilarious Happy Halloween video on this blog too

Hello Everyone!!!!!  What a beautiful day!!!!!

Today was a busy day filled with a writer’s celebration, a lock down practice drill and popcorn.   Please check the newsletter below for other classroom information.

11-13-09 Newsletter

Also,  on our blog you may notice that there is a new widget, a Scholastic book leveling widget.   If your child is reading a book from home and you are curious if there is a Reading Counts quiz for it, or what reading level it is simply type in the title of the book and VOILA….. it will let you know!

The second marking period of Reading Counts is underway.  Don’t forget that if you read a book that does not have a Reading Counts quiz, you can complete a book blog and earn points.  Keep Reading Everyone!!!

Enjoy the weekend!!!!

You have another opportunity to RSVP for our upcoming December 1st Kids Art Fair! An RSVP form and Art Fair information will be sent home with students this week.

Please note that returning your RSVP to Mrs. Brouwer does NOT mean that you must purchase your child’s framed artwork. The RSVP just lets the Kids Art Fair people know how many frames to ship to Georgetown for the event. So please RSVP if you plan to attend and celebrate your child’s creativity, enjoy a fun make-n-take art project, and register for some cool door prizes to be given away during the evening.

Also – Georgetown’s December Kids Art Fair does not take the place of the annual district-wide Student Art Show, which will be held as usual in April 2010.

We hope to see you at Georgetown’s Art Fair on December 1st between 4-7 PM! Volunteers are still needed to help out – please contact Mrs. Brouwer!

Email: jbrouwer@hpseagles.net
Phone: 616.797.9797 ext. 22412
Art Blog http://josettebrouwer.edublogs.org

Just a quick note to SAVE THE DATE for our 2009 Georgetown Holiday program!

Although it seems like a long ways away, it will be here before you know it. So mark it on your calendar!
December 10, 2009 at 7:00 pm, Resurrection Life Church*
More details will be coming from Mrs. Bretz soon.

*This is the facility that we rent for our school wide performance.

Hello Families,

Thanks so much for taking the time to meet with Miss B. and I this week during conferences.  It is so exciting to share all of the progress that each child has made already this year.   What an honor it is to have such a wonderful group of learners and parents, we consider it such a blessing.  Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions or concerns.

Here is picture of Miss Courtney sharing a yummy treat from her French heritage…..Napoleons…….   YUMMYYYYY!!!!

Check the happenings this week in our newsletter, crafted by Miss B.

11-6-09

Also, the students LOVED the assembly this week.  It was a SpinTacular Show led by a father of 12 kids,  9 of which were a part of it!  Enjoy the pics!

Dear Parents,

Time is running out to let your voices be heard in Lansing.  Our Superintendent, Nicholas Ceglarek, is inviting parents to email, call and/or attend an event in Lansing on November 10.  To find out more, please visit the school blog.

…. check it out!!!!

My name is Jordan W. and the fiction book that I read is Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days by Jeff Kinney.  I chose this book because I love Diary of a Wimpy Kid books.  My favorite part was when Greg’s little brother Manny went through the MENS locker room for the first time and he thought the urinal was a sink.  So…..he started washing his hands IN it.  I also chose it because I like funny books and everything in it is funny.  When they stopped at the gas station and Greg’s mom got out of the car to use the bathroom, they got the gas and drove away without…Greg’s mom!  They were happy to see Greg’s mom but when Greg’s mom saw them she was NOT too happy.

Wonderful Job Jordan!!!!  Boys and girls, this book is available at our Book Fair this week as well.

Victoria shared a wonderful customary dish that is specific to her heritage with our class today. The kids all LOVED it!!!!! It was sopa, a mexican dish made of pasta, tomato sauce and seasonings ( it reminded the children of rice with a spice )

Miss B. shared her dutch heritage in a unique way.  Her sister, Kim, came to our room in full dancer gear to share about their heritage.  Did you know that the Dutch dancers have to wear 8 pairs of socks to be comfortable in the wooden shoes??  The boys and girls really enjoyed her visit.

Feel free to send some interesting objects to reflect your family history/heritage.   Whether it be pictures, artifacts, clothing, or books,  the objects help connect us to that culture.

Thanks so much!!!!!!!!