A Message from Mr. Ross...

We are extremely proud of our students here at Riley St. for their commitment to learning and for their efforts in making our school a safe, friendly, and caring environment for all. The well-rounded student understands that in order to be successful they must strike a balance between the academic, extra-curricular, and social aspects of school. My hope is that after 5 short weeks, your child has found this balance and is feeling confident as we move into the month of October.

Our staff is dedicated to professional learning and continuous improvement. Spring 2019 M-STEP and PSAT 8/9 results affirm our work as we performed between 6% - 27% higher than other middle schools in Ottawa county and across the state in tested subjects. While these results make us very proud, it also motivates us to “get better” in order to ensure that all students are experiencing academic growth year after year. We are continually striving to ensure that our students are educated, challenged, and inspired daily at Riley Street Middle School.

One of our staff goals this year is to make sure every student hears a consistent message from the adults who work in this building. That message is…

• What we do here is important! • You can do it! • We will not give up on you!

Middle schools are very unique places. The educators who work in middle schools must be content experts and a champion for every student. Please hold us accountable and encourage us as we attempt to meet this unique goal.

In addition to supporting the learning needs of our students we continue to pursue social/emotional capacity building opportunities for our students. To that end, resiliency educator, Jeff Veley, will be providing our students with tips and strategies for dealing with dominance behavior in the middle school setting. We invite all parents to join us on Monday, October 7th to hear this powerful message. School-wide assemblies will be taking place in the afternoon on this day. Please contact the office for specific times and details.

Riley Street ReminderRiley Street Middle School

2745 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI 49426Phone: 616-896-1920

Welcome ~ Please welcome Kristen Barnes to the Riley Street Middle School team! Kristen is our "new" administrative assistant. She is replacing Doni Nurenberg who accepted a position as the assistant to the Special Education Director for Hudsonville Public Schools. Ms. Barnes is excited to help our students and parents at Riley. Kristen has extensive clerical, secretarial, and customer service experiences. Most notably, 5 years of experience working as an administrative assistant at Lakeshore Middle School in Grand Haven.

Parents, when you call or stop by the office, be sure to welcome Ms. Barnes to Hudsonville!

Parent Advisory Committee ~ We are looking for volunteers to serve on this year’s RMS Parent Advisory Committee. Meetings will be held at 7:00 PM in our Media Center on October 15, January 21, and March 3. The Parent Advisory Committee is a group of parents who Mr. Ross meets with throughout the year to discuss what's working at our school and what needs our attention. We value parent feedback and use the Parent

Advisory Committee to identify and support school improvement initiatives. Nothing you need to do, plan, or sell. We just need willing parents who are able to participate in a transparent conversation about what's working and what needs attention in our school. Email Mr. Ross, bross@hpseagles.net, if you are interested in serving on this committee.

School Pictures Retakes ~ School Pictures were sent home with students on September 25. Retakes will be taken on Friday, October 11. If you wish to have retakes, please send your original picture packet to school with your child on Friday, October 11. Retakes will begin at 7:50am. Geskus Photography will

only print new pictures after original packet is returned.

Honor Roll ~ We are pleased to include the Academic Honor Roll for the fourth quarter of the 2018-2019 school year at the end of this newsletter. Congratulations to these students for a job well done! On Thursday, October 3 at 1:00pm, Geskus Photography will be here to take a group photo of our Honor Roll Students. If you believe your child has been omitted in error, please contact Mrs. Erickson in the office.

Copy Volunteer Sign-up ~ There are some open slots available for parents interested in helping our teachers with their copying needs. If you are interested in helping in this way, please contact Kristen Barnes by emailing her at kbarnes1@hpseagles.net.

September 27, 2019

A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM RILEY STREET MIDDLE SCHOOL

Early Release Dates ~ September 20, was our first of ten early release days this school year. The remaining dates for early release are October 18, November 15, December 13, January 31, February 21, March 6, April 24, May 8 and our last day of school, June 5. On the early release dates, students will be dismissed at 11:15AM. The purpose of the early release is to provide quality collaborative time for our staff to review assessment data and discuss best practices with the goal of improving student achievement. On the early release days, transportation will be provided in the same manner as it would be at the end of the school day only beginning at 11:15AM instead of 2:40PM. A sack lunch will be made available to students who would like to bring one home on the bus. Students must preorder these lunches and the deadline for ordering a lunch is 9:30AM on the day of each early release day. A charge of $3.00 or Free and Reduced prices will be applied.

Bond Proposal on November 5, 2019Looking to the future of Hudsonville Public Schools, the Board of Education is asking the community to vote on a school bond proposal Tuesday, November 5, 2019.

If approved by voters, NO TAX RATE INCREASE is expected for Hudsonville Public Schools property owners. The bond proposal would provide district-wide improvements and focuses on GROWING, INVESTING, and CONNECTING Hudsonville Public Schools. To learn more about the bond proposal please visit the District website at www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org or consider attending one of our informational meetings:

October 3 at 6:00 PM - Jamestown Lower Elementary October 8 at 6:30 PM - Baldwin Street Middle School October 9 at 6:30 PM - Freshman Campus October 16 at 6:30 PM - Riley Street Middle School

We would like to welcome the following new students here to Riley Street Middle School this year:

6th Grade Arlexia AbioyeDelaney ColvinAlexander CurryCalissa ForceMemphis FralixFaith GroenveldAllison KuiperDavid SedanoTaylynn Smolinski

7th Grade Oscar ArmijoMackenzy BruischartIsabel FloresShelby FralixShayla JelsemaValerie LopezDylan Sorensen

8th Grade William CamengaAva HauterSophie LopezJoey ParmCarter WeldonWyatt Wilcox

Science & Engineering Parents ~ Science Olympiad is gearing up and we are in need of coaches. Science Olympiad is an extracurricular activity dedicated to problem solving and hands-on, minds-on, constructivist learning practices. If you are interested in any of the various fields of science and engineering, Riley Street’s Science Olympiad Team would love your help. We are looking for adults that are available on Thursday evenings or after school on Mondays and Wednesdays. If you are interested or have any questions, please email Sydney

Crosby (scrosby@hpseagles.net) or Brad Sall (bsall@hpseagles.net). If your student is interested in joining, they may pick up an application in the office. Applications should be turned in to Mrs. Crosby or Mr. Sall.

Science Olympiad ~ Attention scientists and engineers! ~ Riley Street's Science Olympiad team is now accepting applications! Science Olympiad is a program open to all students grades 6-8 who love geology, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. If you are interested in joining our team, please pick up an application in the office and return it to Mr. Sall in room 104 or Mrs. Crosby in room 208 by Friday, October 4. A parent meeting for all interested students will take place in the media center on Thursday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Brad Sall at bsall@hpseagles.net or Sydney Crosby at scrosby@hpseagles.net.

Book Fair is coming to RMS! ~ We are excited to announce that the RMS Media Center will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair during the week of November 18-22. Students will be able to browse and shop during the school day and it will be open for parents to shop Wednesday, November 20 during Parent-Teacher conference hours. The book fair helps us promote reading by providing an opportunity for students or parents to purchase books as well as an opportunity for our library and classrooms to earn free books. Don’t forget that books make great holiday gifts or stocking stuffers!

For your convenience, we also have an online book fair. You can preview some items that will be at the school book fair as well as shop online. The online fair is available from November 13 - November 26. Orders placed online will be shipped to RMS and our school will still benefit from those sales. Please visit our homepage for everything you need to know about our Book Fair, including shopping at the online fair and volunteer opportunities. You may also contact Mrs. Ihle at (616)896-1920 or via email: pihle@hpseagles.net with any questions. We look forward to seeing you at the Book Fair!

Lunch Money ~ This is just a reminder to keep enough money in your student’s lunch account. Send a check or cash with your student and we will deposit it in his or her account. Remember to put your student’s first and last name on the check so it can be applied to the correct lunch account. Deposits can be made in the mail slot on the cafeteria door or at sendmoneytoschool.com. There are applications for free and reduced lunches available in the office or at lunchapp.com throughout the year.

Leaving School During the School Day ~ If a student must leave at any time during the school day, parents are asked to phone or write a note stating the reason for early dismissal and the time. Students should bring the note directly to the office before the school day begins for an early dismissal pass. This pass should be shown to their teacher at the beginning of the class from which they will be leaving. Students will not be dismissed with noncustodial parents unless we receive written permission from the custodial parent.

Should a student need to leave school due to sudden illness or injury, the student should come to the office. Students should NOT call home from their cell phone to be picked up if they are injured or ill. The office will call parents to pick up the student. Students will be signed out in the office before they leave.

ART CLASSROOM NEEDS and WANTS If you are looking for a way to support our students in the Art Classroom

the following donations would be appreciated:

Clorox and/or Wet Wipes Empty Altoids containers Yarn - cotton Sugar ‘n Cream brand Small paper cups (3 oz. bathroom size) 1 yard or less cotton fabric pieces, solid colors preferred

Also, parent/grandparent Art classroom volunteers are needed in the mornings. If interested please contact Mrs. Yoakem for more information: kyoakem@hpseagles.net

 ARTPRIZE 2020The Hudsonville Public Schools Art Department is planning a districtwide installation project for ArtPrize 2020 and we need your help. The project idea consists of 1 x 4 and 2 x 4 pieces of lumber cut to 6 inch lengths for each student’s artwork. If you are willing to donate scrap lumber or can cut lumber for this project please contact Mrs. Yoakem at kyoakem@hpseagles.net.

After School Homework Help Homework help will be available each day for ALL students Monday through Thursday** until 3:30. Each day of the week will have a different grade level paraprofessional there to assist with homework. Students may come any day for a quiet work setting and computer use. Below is the schedule that will be followed: Mondays - 6th grade parapro, Mrs. Lemmen Tuesdays - ALL grades parapro, Mrs. McFall Wednesdays - 8th grade parapro, Mrs. Szlachcic **Thursdays with Mrs. Miedema, the 7th grade parapro, will be added sometime in October after tennis season is completed.**

Students are expected to arrive to the Media Center by 2:50

Spelling Bee ~ Attention all RMS students! This year’s Spelling Bee will be Wednesday, January 15th during 5th hour. If you are interested, please sign up on the clipboard outside of Mrs. Biondo’s room (Room 110)! Study packets are now available!

East Coast Trip ~ Attention 8th grade parents and students interested in the East Coast Trip: The informational meeting has passed, but you may still sign up for the trip. See Mrs. Biondo (room 110) for necessary flyers or visit eastcoasttrip.com for more information!

The Fall Choir Concert will be on Thursday, October 24, at 6:30 pm in the Hudsonville Fine Arts Auditorium at the Freshman Campus. Students should wear their black and white formal uniforms and report to the High School Orchestra room for Warm Ups by 5:50 pm. Parents please drop your singer off at Door C, then use Doors A and D to enter the Auditorium. We still need parent volunteers to help with this event. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. McClure.

The Choir Fall Fundraiser will kick-off during choir classes on Monday, October 14. We will be selling a variety of chocolates and holiday gift items from Century Resources. More information will be sent home with your child on October 14.

RILEY BAND NOTES RMS Upcoming Band Events October 17th and 18th (Thur & Fri) ~ Football Game Rehearsal and Performance Tuesday, October 22nd ~ Beginning Band Concert RMS 8pm at the HPS Performing Arts Auditorium

Other Band Notes:• Reminder that student practice logs are due on Mondays.

• 8th Grade should be practicing Star Spangled Banner (must be memorized) and Hudsonville School Song for their upcoming Performance at the Football Game.

• 7th Grade should be practicing Long Tone Warm Up, Scales, Bach Chorale, Baywood Overture, and Amberwood Overture.

• 6th Grade should be practicing out of the red book (Standards of Excellence) pages 6 - 10.

• Our Key Card Fundraiser Sale has kicked off. Order forms and Cards are available in the Riley Bandroom.

• Thank you for supporting the Riley Middle School Bands!

James Sheckler JSHECKLE@HPSEAGLES.NET 616-896-1920 EXT. 4309

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Hudsonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion sex, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, disability orlimited English proficiency in any of its programs or activities. The following office has nondiscrimination policies: Personnel Director, Hudsonville Public Schools, 3886 Van Buren, Hudsonville, MI 49426, (616) 669-7747.

UPCOMING DATES

Oct. 11 Picture Retakes Oct. 17 Orchestra Concert ~ 6th Grade Concert at 6:30pm - FAC ~ 7th & 8th Grade Concert at 8:00pm - FAC Oct. 18 Early Release (Classes dismiss at 11:15) Oct. 22 Beginning Band Concert (6th Grade only) at 8:00 pm - FAC

Oct. 24 Choir Concert at 6:30 - FAC Oct. 25 End of Quarter 1 Nov. 4 School Booking Registration Released for P/T Conferences Nov. 15 Early Release (Classes dismiss at 11:15) Nov. 18 P/T Conferences (3:30pm-7:30pm) Nov. 20 P/T Conferences (3:30pm-7:30pm) Nov. 27-29 Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday - Friday) Dec. 13 Early Release (Classes dismiss at 11:15) Dec. 23 Holiday Break Begins Jan. 6 Classes Resume

Important LinksFood Service Menu https://www.jenhudfood.org/images/Menus/Secondary/October_2019_Secondary_Menu.pdf

Hudsonville Athletics http://www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org/rileystreet/athletics/index

Community Ed Information http://www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org/communityed/

Community Bulletin Board http://www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org/rileystreet/community-bulletin-board

TCB http://www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org/rileystreet/school-news

Winter 1 Sports

Winter 1 Sports will be starting soon! Sign-ups will be available in the o f f i c e b e g i n n i n g Monday, September 30. Boys Basketball tryouts, Girls Swim & Dive practices, and Competitive Cheer tryouts will begin the week of October 21st.

All athletes must have a sports physical (dated April 15, 2019 or later) and an athletic code turned into the office BEFORE the first day of practice/tryout. There are NO exceptions to this Michigan Association of Athletics rule.

Sports Physicals can be obtained from your doctor’s office or Urgent Care. Forms are available in the office or on the middle school website. There is a $75.00 participation fee that all athletes must pay unless you have already paid it for a fall sport. This fee is paid one time each school year. For try-out teams, this fee is not due until after cuts have been made. This fee does NOT apply to competitive cheer or football, as they have their own fees for officials, jerseys & invitationals.

Gold Level Members (7th and 8th grade Only)One of the rewards for being a Renaissance Gold member is the Business of the Month card! Area businesses have

teamed up with us and offer exceptional deals to our Gold-Level members! With October almost upon us, it’s time to announce our newest Business of the Month! We are happy to say that Jimmy Johns will be offering a FREE

Sandwich (#1-6 only) with the purchase of a drink! A big thanks to Jimmy Johns for being a proud supporter of the program and we thank them for their efforts in honoring our Renaissance kids.  

It's businesses like this that make our community great!  

RMS Renaissance NewsWhat is Eagle Renaissance?

Eagle Renaissance is a program built to encourage:

★ academic performance★ improvement ★ involvement in school activities ★ increased attendance★ positive behavior

.... through creative recognition and awards.

There are two levels of incentive for students: Blue Level and Gold Level. Blue Level is based on the previous trimester’s achievements1. 3.5 G.P.A., 3 or fewer excused absences for previous trimester, no unexcused absences, no tardy detentions,

no suspensions, or no in-house suspensionsOr2. .5 G.P.A. increase from previous trimester, 3 or fewer excused absences for previous trimester, no

unexcused absences, no tardy detentions, no suspensions, or no in-house suspensionsOr3. Perfect attendance from previous trimester, no unexcused absences, no tardy detentions, no suspensions,

or no in-house suspensions

Gold Level is based on cumulative achievement over an entire school year1. Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.75 or above, 6 or fewer absences for previous school year, no unexcused absences, no tardy detentions, no suspensions, or no in-house suspensions

Eagle Renaissance Crew is for any student interested in improving school climate. We sponsor spirit days, Students of the month, locker signs, teacher appreciation, as well as celebrate student achievements in areas inside and outside of the classroom. Meetings take place in room 103 twice a month during TCB or after school. Please encourage your student to get involved in the renaissance crew!

ACADEMIC HONOR ROLLThe following students have earned all A’s & B’s for the 4th Quarter/2nd Semester

for the 2018/19 school year.

6th Grade (Now 7th Graders) Aenis, Derek A Anderson, Claire H Apol, Cayden J Baxter, Rachel J Bellgraph, Gibson C Bielecki, Sabrina E Birdsall-Merchant, Addilynn M Blanch, Katelyn E Boerman, Andrew J Bolles, Aubrey G Bolthouse, Addison M Bouma, Hannah J Bradfield, Charlotte A Brodnicki, Charles G Brouwer, Jakob I Bucholtz II, Brett J Burton, Lorelai T Byers, Ava K Cano, Ariana R Carlson, Karissa L Case, Isabel M Casey, Natalie J Chambers, Melanie E Cicero, Mackenzie I Clendening, Aubrey L Cnossen, Crew A Coulter, Nicholas D Daning, Ava M Davenport, Addison M Davidson, Willow DeHaan, Ava M DeHoop, Ava J DeYoung, Carter B Didyk, Audrea E Dieleman, Gabriel C Dombrowski, Bryce W Dyke, Kendelia E Eckstein, Zoie R Elenbaas, Levi A Ellens, Andrew G England, Bryson J Everts, Reid M Feenstra, Emily P Feenstra, Nolan R Feyen, Jayden B Finkbeiner, Nash E Fischer, Chloe M Fisher, Justin T Fredrickson, Tristan A Gardner, Ava M Goniwiecha, Mya K Gonzalez, Brooklynn G Grewal, Joshveer S Groenink, Molly S

6th Grade (Now 7th Graders) Cont. Groenink, Parker A Hall, Sophia K Hartman, Chase J Hefer, Eitan O Hefer-Zik, Yaarra R Heintskill, Hayden M Heyboer, Mercedes N Hoonhorst, Lillie G Howells, Katelyn R Hultink, Alivia J Jingles, Gabrielle R Johnson, Jenna M Jones, Olivia R Joriman, Richard G Kadzban, Andrew A Kalman, Grant A Katsma, Grayce A Keppel, Luke A King, Allison R King, Rachael H Koorndyk, Brecken T Kraker, Naomi J Kral, Cohen G Krontz, Richard A Kwiatkowski, Evelyn J Laansma, Tyler K Lameris, Zachary D Laning, Addison K Linardakis, Leonidas E Little, Joshua P London, Averie L Losch, Ruthie Judith C Mack, Hudson M Mast, Jordan L Matice, Isabelle M Mayer, Ellie M Mc Alary, Conor R McNeil, Gavin R McNutt, Yencena K Meines, Chloe G Meyers, Reese C Minnear, Tessa J Mol, Kyla J Mouw, Julianne G Muir, Brayden A Mulder, Samuel E Munoz, Ian C Murchison, Madeline R Neuman, Haylee R Neuman, Morgan L Nolan, Madison A Nykamp, Brogan V Oosting, Noah A Peasley, Mackenzie N

6th Grade (Now 7th Graders) Cont. Pitcher, Jetzen P Poll, Karson J Polmanteer, Morgan E Poortenga, Adiline F Prominski, Grace I Prominski, Jackson D Pulaski, Jinnae X Ramsey, Jaydon N Randall, Zoe J Retberg, Abigail S Rigterink, Katelyn J Rios, Jaden M Roberts, Cooper T Robertson, Grant O Ronning, Olivia G Rossin, Dominik A Roubos, Benjamin K Rowell, Owen K Rozema, Addison A Santellan, Ava G Schams, Olivia L Schams, Zachary J Scholma, Abigail L Schroud, Isabel R Sinke, Ruby J Slone, Chasity A Smallegan, Paige E Sotke, Eston J Swiatlowski, Aurek R Teneyck, Dacoda L TenHave, Cash R Thomasma, Claire A Thompson, Jayden I Tuinstra, Luke W VandeBunte, Tessa J VandenHeuvel, Campbell K Vander Ley, Cameron J VanDerKolk, Caitlyn C VanderLaan, Ian R VanZee, Jenna N Vargo, Amy L Verburg, Ila G Vermeer, Chloe E Verstrate, Klea M Vilardi, Nolan W Villeda, Nadia M Vis, Kayla S Visser, Slate B Vitali, Kenadie G Vruggink, Tristan A Waara, Axel E Weemhoff, Dawson J Welmerink, Aaron J Whelan, Anya N

ACADEMIC HONOR ROLLThe following students have earned all A’s & B’s for the 4th Quarter/2nd Semester

for the 2018/19 school year.

6th Grade (Now 7th Graders) Cont. Whitmire, Teegen M Wiersma, Ally R Williams, Cash R Williams, Tristen N Wills, Zander C Wittbrodt, Nathan R Wolf, Maddison A Ykema, Ty M Zielinski, Lukas P Zimmerman, Bridget L

7th Grade (Now 8th Graders) Ardy, Aiden C Aukeman, Lydia G Ball, Evan M Bandial, Ibraheem N Beemer, Megan R Beld, Gracie Beyer, Nevaeh R Boak, Foster B Boomstra, Claire M Braun, Lee R Brill, Seth R Brink, Natalie S Bullen, Amiyah S Castro, Kaila Monique Y Chapin, Noah R Chirco, Avery J Chirco, Hattie S Curley, Elijah A Cuthbertson, Mary E Danckaert, Isabella H Decker, Jamisen J DeHaan, Chloe D DeLine, Alyssa J DenHartigh, Jonah P Dennis, Molly R DeRoos, Joel N DeWaard, AnnaLeah F Dine, Alhana S Dodson, Holden L Drath, Ella E Dyke, Dylan A Eckstein, Seth M Faraci, Joseph B Feenstra, Braylon W Flener, Brooklyn R Fogt, Cameron J Fridsma, Emery R Fultz, Nicholas G Gast, Gabrielle E

7th Grade (Now 8th Graders) Cont. Grubba, Hunter T Guzman-Ruiz, Marisol S Haarsma, Avery L Haarsma, Jordan J Hage, Landon M Hansen, Colten J Hemmerich, Charlotte A Henry, Brooke R Hintz, Hunter C Hoeksema, Mitchell J Hook, Mia R Hubach, Kendall G Hubbard, Braeden A Huber, Bryson R Javaid, Yalmaz Joldersma, Maislin J Jones, Cole O Keas, Emerson R Kennedy, Benjamin E Kieu, Cameron T Kooiker, Caden T Kooiker, Kyler R Koopman, Ellyson L LaHuis, Lacey J Lameyer, Chase J Lemmen, Kensley B Lentner, Grayson L Leon-Soto, Jesus Leslie, Grace M LoGiudice, Vincenza S Maki, Benjamin M McClure, Cadence T Meines, Ethan T Melville, Abrina M Melville, Isabel J Merrihew, Allyson G Miller, Benjamin M Mirelez, Ashanti J Mol, Miah R Moorhouse, Eli L Moran, Kayla M Muench, Lily G Nederveld, Clara F Nguyen, Kaitlyn H Nielsen, Levi A Nykamp, Rylan R Ophoff, Evan J Oskin, Drew C Ozolins, Peyton L Parpas, Nikolaos G Pater, Tucker J Pitsch, Alyssa G Plaskewicz, Noah C Pontier, David I

7th Grade (Now 8th Graders) Cont. Porczynski, Zachary T Posthumus, Dakotah N Pouliot, Cameron J Roelofs, Brysen J Scholma, Tyler J Sinke, Gibson M Slatinsky, Emma J Smith, Kiara M Struble, Alexiah J Suskey, Makayla G Tacoma, Jane K Thiemkey, Kyran C Thompson, Taylor S Tilley, Kaeleigh L Van Dyk, Nicole A Van Stedum, Lola C Van Strien, Brayden E Vanderbeek, Jae C Veenstra, Andrew J Vierzen, Callie J Vu, Nadia K Vugteveen, Ava G Walter, Jordyn E Whitney-Ostroskie, Naveah R Wiler, Brennan E Wright, Sarah R