Bauer Bits
October 27, 2023
From the Principal's Desk
Happy Friday Bauer Families!
The following article appeared in The Daily Coach. I hope that you find valuable information which you might apply to your own work or family.
Have a great weekend!
Managing Emotions Amid Stress
The NBA season has just started — and the Boston Celtics are considered among the favorites to win the championship after making several key roster additions.
But before team president Brad Stevens earned a reputation as one of the top executives in the league — before he was even on the sidelines of TD Garden — he was a college head coach facing many of the same emotional challenges that we do.
Stevens, long considered a shrewd tactician with a mild temperament, helped guide Butler University to an 8-0 record in his first season as a college head coach, before losing on the road to a conference rival.
It was a loss that still sits with him.
“It was solely my fault,” Stevens recently said on the Slappin’ Glass podcast.
“We were on edge. We played on edge. I was complaining to the officials. I was on edge about every possession.”
After the frustrating defeat, he made a pledge to himself.
“I’m not costing us a game again,” he said. “Even if I’m feeling the butterflies, I’m going to be as prepared as humanly possible, and I’m going to sit there and give the impression that I’m not (feeling them).”
It’s an important reminder.
Most coaches and leaders put a tremendous amount of effort into what they do and want the scoreboard to reflect their hard work.
But with that work ethic and the desire for success can also come heightened emotions that can have a reverse effect on our teams.
Being ambitious is good. Being so ambitious that we can’t think rationally or regulate our emotions isn’t.
Going into a big game, a major presentation or a critical work function, we may want to:
1. Consider in advance how we’re going to respond, not react, to adversity
2. Assign an assistant or teammate to monitor our body language or our general temperament
3. Make a pledge to ourselves, like Stevens did, that if our team comes up short, our emotions won’t be the reason why.
Stevens earned a reputation as one of the most stoic coaches in basketball and went to two National Championship games at Butler.
But while his schemes were top notch and his ability to motivate seemingly up there with anyone’s, what distinguished him to many was his ability to manage his emotions and remain even-keeled under pressure.
That’s a skill we almost all can do better with.
Mark Your Calendar
- Tuesday, October 31st: Halloween Parties
- Monday, November 6th: Bauer Parent Club Meeting - 7:30pm
- Friday, November 10th: Early Release - 12:15pm
- Monday, November 13th - Friday, November 17th: Scholastic Book Fair
- Monday, November 13th: Parent Teacher Conferences & Marco's Night
- Wednesday, November 15th: Breakfast with Books for PK/K (more info to come)
- Wednesday, November 15th: Patriotic & Popcorn Day
- Wednesday, November 15th: Parent Teacher Conferences & Marco's Night
- Tuesday, November 28th: Holiday Program (K-4th graders) - 6:30pm
Please check the HPS Student Calendar for early release dates and breaks for the 2023-24 school year!
Attendance
If your student will not be attending school due to illness or other reasons, please call the office at 616--669-6824 or email ehuizen@hpseagles.net AND apalmbo@hpseagles.net BEFORE 9:00 am. Students who are not called in by a parent/guardian will be marked with an unexcused absence.
If your student will be late, arriving after 8:45 am, please call the office at 616-669-6824 in the morning.
If your student will be late and needs a hot lunch, please let us know when you call. Hot lunch needs to be ordered by 10 am.
Halloween Costume Reminder
Our Halloween parties are coming up on Tuesday, October 31st. Please prepare ahead of time and be mindful of school appropriate costumes (specifically, no weapons, blood, gore or anything scary). Thank you so much!
Music Notes
Bauer Parent Club News
So good to see you!
Thanks to our awesome staff for rocking the Culver’s aprons and to everyone that stopped in to grab something tasty to benefit Bauer Parent Club this past Tuesday! For those that went to the Jenison Culver’s location by mistake, please come back in March for our second Culver’s Night! Thanks also to all those that joined us last night for our first Bauer Skating Party of the year at Tarry Hall. If you missed this one, mark your calendar for our next skating party: Wednesday, January 10th.
Next Meeting - Join Us!
Please plan to join us at our next Bauer Parent Club meeting on Monday, November 6th, 7:30-8:30 in the Bauer Library. Help us make the most of the dollars we have raised and get plugged in where your talents can shine for Bauer! Please reach out to bauerparentclub@gmail.com (or any board members directly) with questions or interest.
Scholastic Book Fair
Mark your calendars: our fall Scholastic Book Fair is coming up November 13-17. This is always a popular event for volunteers – please stay tuned for sign ups!
Fall Conference Meals
Bauer Parent Club will once again be organizing dinners for teachers on conference nights (Monday, 11/13 and Wednesday, 11/15). Please consider signing up to contribute a food item or a few dollars. Look for these sign ups to be posted soon!
Marco’s Pizza Nights
We’ve teamed up with Marco’s for TWO pizza nights on Monday 11/13 and Wednesday 11/15 so no matter which night you have conferences, Bauer families have a quick and DELICIOUS dinner option! Please consider making this your special conference night meal to celebrate your hard-working students. Marco’s donates a portion of sales from these nights back to Bauer Parent Club AND provides a pizza party for the class with the most orders!
WatchDOGS
What is WatchDOGS?
WatchDOGS (Dads of Great Students) is a program that encourages fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other male role models in our community to become actively involved in our school. Through this program, you have the opportunity to volunteer your time and make a positive impact on our students' lives.
How to Sign Up:
To sign up for the WatchDOGS program and select your preferred dates for volunteering, please visit the SignUpGenius page here.
Please Note:
- Volunteering slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to sign up for your preferred dates as soon as possible.
- WatchDOGS activities typically include assisting in classrooms, monitoring school grounds, and engaging with students during lunch and recess.
- No previous experience is necessary, and we welcome all volunteers, whether you're a seasoned WatchDOG or a first-time participant.
We believe that the WatchDOGS program plays a crucial role in creating a safe and nurturing environment for our students, and your involvement is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your commitment to our school community, and we look forward to seeing you as part of the Bauer WatchDOGS team for the 2023-24 school year.
Ski & Snowboard Film
The Hudsonville High School Ski Team is hosting a Warren Miller film premiere in the High School Auditorium on Tues, Nov 14! This is a great way to start off your family's winter season and support our team. Grab tix at warrenmiller.blogspot.com. Doors open at 6:45 pm with time to meet with representatives from ski resorts and local ski shops. Film starts at 7:30 pm.
Non-School Sponsored Events
Girl Scout Parent Information Meeting and New Girl Registration!
November 1st at Riley Middle School &
November 2nd at Baldwin Middle School
5:30 pm-6:00 pm
Kindergarten through 12th grade
Any girl or parent interested in signing up, please join us for this informational meeting!
Only $25 for registration. Scholarships available.
For more information or if you can’t make it, contact Taylor Zenobia at Tzenobia@gsmists.org
COVID Tests
Free at home COVID tests are available in the office.
Volunteer/Visitor Policy
The HPS criminal background check is required for all school volunteers. In order to complete this request, we ask that you fill out this volunteer form at least 48 hours prior to volunteering. Once your request is submitted, all Volunteer status updates (Approval, Denial or Limited Access Approval) will be sent directly to the building you have selected to volunteer in.
The Hudsonville Public School District has the right to approve or deny your request if your background check does not meet the standards of HPS Board Policy.
If you have any questions regarding the Volunteer Background Check process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 616-669-1740 or by emailing our office at eagles@hpseagles.net.