PORT: A Service Project

Lily Wressell, a fourth grader in Mrs. Huizenga’s class, 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.

Happy New Year!  We are looking forward to seeing your child tomorrow, Tuesday, January 3, 2012!  Here’s to a wonderful start to 2012!

Please remember that if you signed up for the sleigh ride field trip we will be meeting at Post Family Farm at 9:00 a.m. this Friday, January, 6th.  We are planning to go on this trip regardless of the weather conditions so please dress appropriately for outdoor activities.  While we are at the farm, we will be able to go for a sleigh ride, play on the playground, and eat one of the delicious donuts and drink a nice warm cup of hot cocoa.

Here are some fun activities that you may do with your child in the month of January!

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Be sure to check out Miss Shauna’s blog each week to find out her new list of “Words of the Week!”  Miss Shauna has a special prize for the child whose parents leave a comment on her blog this week!  More importantly, this is a great way to reinforce the concepts and vocabulary that your child is learning at school!

http://speechblog.edublogs.org/

The annual 5th grade Candy Cane sale is officially here!  Bring your $1.00 in any day between

December 5th -16th and get your yummy peppermint treat!

All proceeds goes toward 5th grade camp.

Here are some fun activities that you may do with your child in the month of December!

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Our ECSE Christmas Celebration is right around the corner and we are hoping to have as many of our students attend as possible.  This is one of our favorite parent involvement activities each year because we love to see how excited the children always are.  Please make sure to respond as soon as possible to let us know if your child is able to participate in this funfilled morning with us.  If you have any questions about the Christmas Celebration or are in need of transportation to attend the parent involvement activity please contact your child’s teacher.  We hope to celebrate with you on the 9th!

When Mrs. Murphy asked her morning students, “What are you thankful for?,” here is how they responded:

Connor – “turkey and books”

Cam – “turkey”

Jackson – “corn”

Joshua – “so much things at my house”

Xavier – “trains”

Owen – “corn”

Cooper – “for all my family”

Clayton – “all my family”

Pancho – “cookies”

Chase – “bananas”

We have SO MUCH to be thankful for!

We are so to have the opportunity to work with you and your child!  Wishing you  a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Van and Mrs. Murphy