Alpine Elementary News and Announcement Archive

This will be a FUN night of learning and practicing basketball skills. And we will end with celebrating our love for the game with a PIZZA PARTY!!

When: Saturday, June 1st
Where: Kenowa Hills High School
Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: $15

If you have any questions please contact
Coach Shai Stewart at 616) 405-2855

With the support of the Kenowa Hills community, the Buffalo Wild Wings Benefit for Megan Heeringa was a huge success! THANK YOU to everyone who supported this event! A check from BBWs will be presented to the Heeringa family to help with medical related expenses. Together, we were able to raise just over $500.00 for the Heeringa family. Your support is appreciated!

Please join us to support a fundraiser for your Athletic & Band Boosters on Saturday May 11, 2013. Join us in the Middle School Parking Lot between 9am-3pm and test drive a Ford vehicle (no appointment necessary). For every person that test drives a vehicle, Keller Ford will give the Boosters $20.00. Only one person per household and they must be at least 18 years of age. Spread the word to your friends and family members.

Thanks for your support!!!!!

On Monday, May 20th, 2013, school will not be in session for your kindergarten student. The teaching staff will be holding Kindergarten Orientation on May 20th for our incoming kindergarten students and their parents.

I hope this gives you ample notice to make arrangements for your kindergarten student, if necessary. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we welcome the Kenowa Hills Class of 2026!

Kenowa Hills is part of the School News Network, a new source for education news throughout the region. Check it out now!

As we approach the end of this school year we are asking for your help. We are asking you to check on the balance in your student’s food service account. We are trying to bring all of the student’s account balances to a positive amount to close out the school year and we need your help to accomplish this.

You can do this through the efund website or call any of the school’s food service departments. To access the efund website go to the KHPS website (khps.org) and click on Food Service/Menus on the site menu on the left side of the screen. There you will find a link to efunds. All you need to access your student’s account is their ID#.

It is our pleasure to supply your children with delicious, healthy meals daily.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Drill work, competitions, and games along with pizza and drink.
Cost: $15.00 (including pizza and drink)
Ages: 1st-8th grade boys
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2013
Location: KH Jr. High Gym
Time: Registration: 5:00-5:30 pm; Camp: 5:30-8:00 pm
Coaches: Our New Varsity Coach, Coach Andree and High School Players
Email Angie Gloe at angiegloeyahoo.com with your son’s name and current grade.
A CHANCE FOR PARENTS TO HAVE A”KNIGHT” OUT!!

All friends, family and supporters of Megan Heeringa Benefit are invited to participate in their fundraising event on:

Monday, April 29, 2013

Everyone is invited to gather at Buffalo Wild Wings in Walker (3050 Alpine Avenue.) for lunch, dinner, or a snack. On this day, 20% of purchases* accompanied by the attached flyer will be donated to:

Megan Heeringa Benefit

March 21, 22, and 23 at 7:30pm
In the Kenowa Hills Performing Arts Center

Based on Studs Terkel’s best-selling book of interviews with American workers, Working paints a vivid portrait of the men and women the world so often takes for granted: the schoolteacher, the parking lot attendant, the waitress, the millworker, the mason, the trucker, the fireman, the housewife, just to name a few. It’s a highly original look at the American landscape that’s simply impossible to forget.

We will be accepting teams of students who are in grades 2 through 8.

REGISTRATION FEES/PAYMENTS
Team Fee: $80.00 per team
Deadline April 12th 2013

There are more details and registration information available at sportsignup.com or refer to the registration form.
If you have any problems, please contact Renata Mull at 616-540-3319.

Michigan CSI was piloted in the spring of 2007, and since its launch has been presented to more than 875,000 students in more than 455 school districts! The program offers schools four age-appropriate presentations teaching students responsible online behavior and features videos from the Internet Keep Safe Coalition (iKeepSafe), i-SAFE Inc., and NetSmartz.

During the Community Seminar we highlight:
Internet Predators Social Media Cyberbullying
and much more!
Protecting Children from Internet Predators

Attached below are resources that may be of assistance to families of our EL (English Learners) students. These resources were presented at our bilingual family night on February 28. Please feel free to contact Gregoria Martin at Alpine Elementary with any questions. You may also contact Elvira Hernandez, BIA Accredited Representative with Immigration Services at 616-742-0200 extension 147.

HERE IS INFORMATION ON UPCOMING EVENTS AT ALPINE ELEMENTARY:

On the Today Show today, Matt Lauer did an AWESOME 4 minute piece that was featured about Watch DOGS. I think it is a great reminder of what this program is, and what this program can do! I have attached a link below.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/50743097#50743097

*We have plenty of spots open for the remainder of the year. If you are interested in becoming involved as a Watch D.O.G. please do not hesitate to contact Jason Snyder at jsnyderkhps.org or by simply calling the office at 616-784-0884. Also, we will be having a father/child event on February 26 called, "March Dadness". The evening will be filled with food, fun and a chance to win some prizes!

Dear Alpine Elementary Parents/Guardians,

As a school we are focused on continuous improvement and it is important to our staff that we gather feedback from parents on the educational experience students are receiving. In order to provide parents with an opportunity to provide valuable feedback for us to utilize in our school improvement planning, we are asking parents to complete the survey below. Please take a moment to complete this survey by typing this link into your web browser:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/J7XQWTK

We will be gathering input throughout the month of February. In order for your input to be analyzed, please complete by February 25. Thank you in advance for your participation.

-Alpine Elementary Staff

Join us Saturday, March 2nd at Kent ISD, for the LEAP conference: Lead/Empower/Assist Parents

Kent ISD, Early On, Grand Valley State University and Kent County Health Dept.-Children’s Special Health Care Services are partnering to bring a day long workshop designed with parents and providers in mind!

Chris Klein, a West Michigan resident and adult user of Augmentative Communication will provide a morning keynote – not to be missed! Exhibitors from local community agencies will be available all day. And, you will have access to 24 breakout sessions on a wide range of topics including:

-Family Friendly Assistive Technology to Enhance Daily Communication
-Reading & Writing Strategies for the Struggling Student
-Positive Discipline for Children with Special Needs

The Kent Intermediate School District has provided some information that might be helpful for those some families in need of food assistance. The attached pdf documents include information on how to apply for food assistance, food assistance resources and a list of food pantries in Kent County. English and Spanish versions are available. If you are unable to print this document, please contact the office at Alpine and we would be happy to assist you.

The annual Alpine Elementary School Carnival was held on Friday, January 25th. It was a very fun night for families! A huge thank you goes out to all of our volunteers who set up, worked in the kitchen, sold tickets, ran games, and cleaned up. The Carnival would not be possible without the help of many hands. Thank you also to all of the families who braved the weather to come out and enjoy a night of fun with the Alpine community.

Who? Alpine families and their friends
What? Fundraiser Night for Alpine Elementary
When? Thursday, January 31st 3-9 P.M.
Where? Chuck E. Cheese on Alpine Ave.
Why? To raise funds for the many programs and events supported by the Alpine PTO
How? Make sure to tell the cashier that you are from Alpine so that they will credit us with 15% of your bill. Stickers will be passed out to students at school that day for 10 free tokens. In addition, your child can bring their most recent report card. Chuck E. Cheese gives students up to 15 free tokens for good scores on report cards!