Special Announcement Regarding Field Day and “Joe to Go”
Due to weather concerns, Field Day has been postponed. The new date is Friday, May 31st.
Hot Lunch choices for Thursday, May 23 are:
A. Hot Dog with Whole Wheat Bun and Tater Tots and Fruit
B. Sub Sandwich with Tater Tots and Fruit
C. Tossed Salad
If you have any questions, please call the office at 254-6210.
“Joe to Go” will take place tomorrow (rain or shine). Be sure to stop by from 7:45 to 8:20 a.m.
Revised Weekly Update for May 20-24
Thursday
This morning, from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m., the South Staff will be thanking all parent volunteers with “Joe to Go.”
Today is Field Day. The PTC is looking for volunteers to help with snow cones. Please contact Andrea Gray at travandi@hotmail.com.
The schedule is as follows:
AM
Doxstader
Uhl
Heyboer
Hyde
Rieger
Messina (I accidentally left off Ms. Messina’s class in the frist Weekly Update post. Sorry for the confusion.)
Barton
Boersma
PM
Hjort
Karnehm
Timmer
Baer
Vezino
Moore
Smith
Dohrmann
The PTC has been advised that Yearbooks will be coming home today.
Friday
No School. Memorial Day Weekend.
Weekly Update for May 20-24
Thursday
Today is Field Day. The PTC is looking for volunteers to help with snow cones. Please contact Andrea Gray at travandi@hotmail.com.
There has been a change in the schedule. The new schedule is as follows:
AM
Doxstader
Uhl
Heyboer
Hyde
Rieger
Messina
Barton
Boersma
PM
Hjort
Karnehm
Timmer
Baer
Vezino
Moore
Smith
Dohrmann
Friday
No School. Memorial Day Weekend.
Weekly Update for May 13-17
Tuesday
Tonight is Pizza Hut Night. Please join us at the Grandville Pizza Hut on 28th Street. South PTC receives 20% of sales from the evening. Look for the Pizza Hut handout in your student’s backpack or print a copy from this blog. Please feel free to print and give copies to your non-South friends and neighbors. Sales can be dine-in, carry-out, or delivery. A complete list of all Pizza Hut nights can be found on this blog under “Important Dates.”
Friday
Today is a Popcorn/Spirit Day. Each student will receive a bag of popcorn, compliments of the PTC. Also please wear your DAWG gear or other maroon and white clothes to show your support of South.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 23rd is Field Day. The PTC will be once again providing snow cones to all participants. If you are able to assist, either in the morning or the afternoon, please contact Andrea Gray at travandi@hotmail.com.
Special Announcement Regarding Final PTC Meeting
You are invited to attend the final PTC meeting of the 2012/2013 school year. Please join us at 9:00 a.m. and meet and welcome the new Board Members for the 2013/2014 school. Do you want to hear how your fundraising dollars were spent this year? Do you have fundraiser or event ideas for next year? Hope to see you there.
Special Announcement Regarding Election Day
Today is Grandville School District Bond Proposal Election Day. The polls are open until 8:00 p.m. tonight.
The Grandville Public Schools Board of Education has placed a $75,205,000 bond proposition on the Tuesday, May 7, 2013 ballot. If approved, this proposal will not result in a millage increase. The existing tax levy of 3.2 mills, which is already less than half of what most neighboring districts levy, will be extended 25 years.
Each school within the district will be renovated depending on its current age, condition and need for improvements. More than half of the funds for the “brick and mortar” portion of the bond proposition are dedicated to facility upgrades at our seven elementary schools.
At South Elementary
•main entryway will be redesigned to enhance safety and security
•video surveillance and electronic lock mechanisms will be installed
•office will be relocated and remodeled to accommodate more space for conference room and a nurse area
•heating system (unit ventilators) will be replaced in classrooms for improved energy efficiency and air quality
•restrooms will be renovated to bring up to current code
•cabinetry/casework will be replaced where necessary
•kitchen and serving area will be renovated and expanded
•fire alarm system will be replaced
•doors and door hardware will be replaced to meet code and enhance safety
•lockers will be added/replaced in corridors
•lighting in classrooms and corridors will be replaced for energy efficiency
•aged ceilings will be replaced
•some furnishings and equipment will be replaced due to age and condition
Cost of the Proposal
• The total cost of the bond proposition is $75,205,000. However, if approved, this proposal will not result in a millage increase because the existing bonded debt (for construction of the high school and Century Park Learning Center) expires in 2015.
• If approved, the existing tax levy of 3.2 mills will remain in place. Thus, the annual tax burden will not increase. The bonds will be paid off over 25 years.
• The average millage projected to retire the bonded debt over the 25 year period is 2.57 mills, which is lower than the current millage rate.
What do other districts levy?
Grandville Public Schools currently levies 3.2 mills for the bonds issued to build Grandville High School and Century Park Learning Center. Two years from now, in May 2015, that debt expires. If this bond proposal is approved on May 7, 2013, the millage rate will not increase. Grandville Public Schools will continue its status as having one of the lowest school district debt levies in both Kent and Ottawa counties.
The chart below illustrates the debt levies of nearby school districts.
For more information, visit http://www.grandville.k12.mi.us/?i=bondproposal
Weekly Update for May 6-10
Monday through Friday is Teacher Appreciation Week. The PTC is providing and/or helped organize a luncheon catered by Qdobo, two breakfasts, and three small gifts. In addition, several parents have planned some other fantastic ways to celebrate our wonderful teachers!!
Tuesday
Tuesday, May 7 is Election Day. Don’t forget to vote “YES” for the Grandville School District Bond Proposal!!! Great things are coming for our Grandville students!!!
Wednesday
Please join us this morning for Muffins with Moms. Additional fathers (and mothers) are needed to volunteer. Please contact Audra at audrahollamon@aol.com to volunteer.
Today is the Buffalo Wild Wing Fundraiser. All day South Elementary PTC will earn 20% of all food and drink sales. A Flyer should have gone home closer in the last Friday Folder and can be found at the link below. Please feel free to print and give copies to your non-South friends and neighbors. Note that qualifying sales can be dine-in or carry-out. Also, Wednesday nights are “Kids Nights” at Buffalo Wild Wings with reduced kids’ meals, crafts, and an ice cream sundae bar.
Buffalo Wild Wings May 8 Flyer
Friday
The final PTC Meeting for the 2012/2013 school year will take place today at 9:00 a.m. Please come and welcome the new Board Members.
Special Announcement Regarding Muffins with Moms
On Wednesday, May 8th we are celebrating MOMS with “Muffins with Mom.” While we have over 250 RSVPs, we only have 2 volunteers.
Volunteers are needed for the time slots below:
7:15-7:45am set up 7:45-8:25am serve 8:15-8:45am clean upPlease email or call Audra Hollamon at Audrahollamon@aol.com or 616-460-1102 if you are available.
Dads are highly encouraged to volunteer so that Mom can enjoy this celebration.
Weekly Update for April 29-May 3
General Notes
A Spirit/Popcorn Day was scheduled for this Friday. Since we rescheduled our April Spirit/Popcorn Day to coincide with Jump Rope for Heart, the final Spirit/Popcorn Day has been moved to Friday, May 17, 2013.
Friday
Kids Kreations products have arrived and will be available for pick up today from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. A special thank you to Kathy O’Mara for organizing this awesome event.
Upcoming Events
The week of May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week.
Tuesday, May 7 is Election Day. Don’t forget to vote “YES” for the Grandville School District Bond Proposal!!! Great things are coming for our Grandville students!!!
Wednesday, May 8 is Buffalo Wild Wing Night. All day on Wednesday, May 8th, South Elementary PTC will earn 20% of all food and drink sales. A Flyer will be sent home closer to the event or can be found at the link below. Please feel free to print and give copies to your non-South friends and neighbors. Note that qualifying sales can be dine-in or carry-out. Also, Wednesday nights are “Kids Nights” at Buffalo Wild Wings with reduced kids’ meals, crafts, and an ice cream sundae bar.
Buffalo Wild Wings May 8 Flyer
Wednesday May 8th is also Muffins with Moms.
The final PTC meeting for the 2012/2013 school year will take place on Friday, May 10, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. Please come and welcome the new Board Members.
