Bauer Bits
October 21, 2022
From the Principal's Desk
Slow Dance
by David Weatherford
Have you ever watched kids on a merry-go-round,
or listened to rain slapping the ground?
Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight,
or gazed at the sun fading into the night?
You better slow down, don’t dance so fast,
time is short, the music won’t last.
Do you run through each day on the fly,
when you ask “How are you?”, do you hear the reply?
When the day is done, do you lie in your bed,
with the next hundred chores running through
your head?
You better slow down, don’t dance so fast
time is short, the music won’t last.
Ever told your child, we’ll do it tomorrow,
and in your haste, not see his sorrow?
Ever lost touch, let a friendship die?
‘cause you never had time to call and say “hi”?
You better slow down, don’t dance so fast,
time is short, the music won’t last.
When you run so fast to get somewhere,
you miss half the fun of getting there.
When you worry and hurry through your day,
It’s like an unopened gift thrown away.
Life isn’t a race, so take it slower,
hear the music before your song is over.
Mark Your Calendar
- Friday, October 21st - Early Release (12:15pm) - TODAY!
- Monday, October 24th - No School
- Tuesday, October 25th - Friday, October 28th - Coin War
- Thursday, October 27th - School Picture Retakes
- Friday, October 28th - Michigan vs. Michigan State Apparel Day
- Friday, October 28th - Halloween Party (PK/K)
- Monday, October 31st - Halloween Party (1st-5th Grade)
- Thursday, November 3rd - Skating Party
Coin War
For 4 days only (October 25-28), bring in loose change or collected money to put into containers marked for Michigan, Michigan State or Other (for those supporting a different team).
Funds raised through this coin war go towards purchasing books for our teachers' classrooms. PLUS: Scholastic Book fairs will match the amount raised (up to $1 million) to distribute books to children through Kids in Need Foundation, Reader to Reader & National Center for Families Learning.
The coin war "winner" will be announced Friday, October 28th and everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite team gear!
Art News
Square 1 Art
Reminder!
The Square 1 Art fundraiser deadline is October 31st! This year Square 1 Art is not shipping to school. A creative way to save on shipping would be to have one family order for multiple families and have the items shipped to one home!
- Mrs. Seitz
BOO! FOR YOU FUNDRAISER
Help Bauer 5th Graders raise money to attend camp.
Using the form below, send a Boo to someone at Bauer! Each Boo is $1 and includes a festive rice krispies treat. The money goes toward helping 5th grade lower their costs for camp in the spring.
Please turn in money and forms by Tuesday, October 25th. All Boos will be delivered Friday, October 28th.
Hudsonville PE Apparel Sale 2022
Order your t-shirt or hoodie here!
Ordering will close October 27 at 11:59 pm.
Orders will be delivered to your child the week of November 14.
Please check out the shirt sizing in the images for each item to ensure you order the correct shirt size.
HALLOWEEN PARTY INFORMATION
Our Halloween parties are coming up on Friday, October 28th for PK and K classes and Monday, October 31st for 1st-5th grade classes.
Parties:
- Your child's teacher will communicate to you their specific times for their parties.
- Only parents signed up to volunteer for the party may attend.
- Younger siblings will not be allowed to attend classroom parties so that the focus of the party is on your kiddos and for safety and liability!
All volunteers attending parties will need to have a background check on file. Background checks must be completed by Oct. 26 so that we have time to run them before the parties. Background checks can completed online here.
Volunteers will be checked in at the office and background checks verified before entering the building.
Costumes:
School appropriate costumes only.
Please no weapons, blood, gore, or scary costumes.
Teachers will communicate if students will wear their costumes all day or change.
Bauer Parent Club
WALK-A-THON WRAP UP:
T-shirts have been delivered to students and thank you notes have been sent to all of our generous corporate sponsors. Thanks for another successful Walk-a-thon!
SKATING PARTY:
Mark your calendars for a Bauer Skating Party at Tarry Hall Roller Rink in Grandville on Thursday, November 3, 6:00-8:00pm. Cost is $6 for admission and $2 for skate rental or $3 for rollerblade rental.
BPC MEETING:
Our next Bauer Parent Club meeting will be Tuesday, November 8 at 7:30 in the Bauer Media Center (Library). We would love to have as many parents there as possible - your contributions make a difference! We will hear updates from staff, review our budget and discuss upcoming events.
ONGOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
We’re always looking for more help with special events at school! Volunteering with Bauer Parent Club is a great way to get involved at school! If you’re interested in learning more, please fill out this form.
Miles of Smiles
Gary Byker Library of Hudsonville Upcoming Events for Kids*
Register at https://www.hudsonvillelibrary.org/news-events (Events > Event Calendar)
D&D at the Lib.: Sat. Oct. 29, 10:00am: Ages 10 & up
Family Story Time: Mondays & Tuesdays in Oct., 10:15 am: Ages 5 & under
Stay and Play: Thurs. Oct 27, 10:15am: Ages 5 & under
Yoga Storytime: Thurs. Nov. 3 & 17, 10:15am: Ages 6 & under
Move to the Music: Mondays & Tuesdays in Nov., 10:30 am: Ages 5 & under
Used Book Sale: Nov. 10-12, Hundreds of kids & adult books, CDs, DVDs, and more (Sale in the Library’s Lower Level)
*These are non-school sponsored events.
Hudsonville Youth Lacrosse Information*
Hudsonville Youth Lacrosse parent meeting will be on November 8th from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Baldwin St. Middle School.
Hudsonville Youth Lacrosse registration will open on December 1st; late fees start in January.
If you have questions, please reach out to Matt Armock at mdarmock@yahoo.com or visit hudslax.com
*This is a non-school sponsored event.
Bauer Elementary
Email: ehuizen@hpseagles.net
Website: https://www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org/
Location: 8136 48th Avenue, Hudsonville, MI, USA
Phone: 616-669-6824
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BauerElementary
Twitter: @BauerElementary