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A Message from Mr. Ross...
The formative years of middle school present students with many opportunities to grow and learn. As a staff, we know we play an important role alongside parents in helping students find their passion and personal success as learners.
Success is a measurement that should be seen as more than just winning an event or getting a 100% on a test. Growth and improvement are equally as important; especially in an academic setting. Some recent examples in our school of success, growth, and improvement are noted below:
• Students earning Blue Renaissance status as a result of a .5 grade-point average increase.
• Boys swim & dive team capturing 1st place at the conference meet on account of so many student-athletes swimming personal best times.
• Science Olympiad Team finishing in 4th place at the regional competition and qualifying for the state tournament for the fourth consecutive year.
• 8th grade orchestra and band qualifying for the state MSBOA festival.
• 7th/8th choir qualifying for the MSVMA state festival.
• Countless other individual success stories of students who have “turned it around” in regards to academics or behavior.
A new educational accountability metric that we’ve been asked to examine as a staff is something called Student Growth Percentiles or SGP’s. Simply put, SGP’s are created by placing students in small cohorts with students across the state that have a similar three year M-STEP score average. Within each cohort, students are then assigned a percentile rank indicating how they are progressing in comparison to other students of like ability from previous years. For example, a student who significantly out performs their cohort group would likely see a SGP rank of 90-99. Students who underperform compared to their cohort group would see a much lower SGP ranking. We are still focused on ensuring that our students reach the state-defined proficiency level on the upcoming M-STEP assessments, but now focus even greater attention on making sure all students are experiencing academic growth year in and year out.
We value and appreciate our partnership with parents and the community and look forward to sharing even more success stories with you in the near future.
Riley Street ReminderRiley Street Middle School
2745 Riley Street, Hudsonville, MI 49426Phone: 616-896-1920
The students at Riley Street Middle School will be presenting Disney’s High School Musical Junior! Tickets are officially on sale now! The tickets are $8 per person and available on the Hudsonville Public Schools website underneath the Fine Arts Department. Click here to go directly to the link. Tickets can be held at the box office, printed at home, downloaded to your Apple Wallet or your mobile device.
Performances are: Friday, April 26th @ 7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 27th @ 7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 28th @ 3:00 p.m.
Performances will take place at the Hudsonville Fine Arts Auditorium.
Come support a wonderfully talented group of students as they put together a modern, upbeat performance about finding their way at East High School. Goooooo Wildcats!
Science Olympiad: Congratulations to the Science Olympiad team who placed 4th in the regional tournament last weekend at GVSU. This ranking has earned them an invitation to the state tournament at MSU on Saturday, April 27 for the fourth year in a row! A special congratulations to the following Riley students for finishing in the top eight in one or more of their events: Jack Bradley, Morgan Dieleman, Michael Eshleman, Joey Fogt, Madison Groenleer, Austin Johnson, Josh Grewal, Rachael King, Avery Boonie, Max Polmanteer, Carson England, Owen Wittbrodt, Julien Akosa, Cameron Fogt, and Zach Porczynski. The following students placed first in their events: Luke Martin, Gavin VanZee, Grayson Lentner, Madisyn Leyendecker.
Hudsonville Art Show 2019 The Annual Hudsonville Public Schools Art Show will take place April 22 - May 1, 2019 at the Hudsonville City Hall - 3275 Central Blvd., from 8am - 5 pm. The Art Show will feature over 600 pieces of artwork created by outstanding artists from all grade levels K-12. Come see Art pieces from around the Hudsonville Public School District.
7th Grade End of Year Field Trip ~ Our 7th graders will have the opportunity to attend a fun and exciting end of year field trip to 3 Mile Project in Grand Rapids on Thursday, May 16. The 3 Mile Project is a youth community center that features activities such as: basketball, volleyball, foosball, pool tables, movie theatre, video game stations, gagaball and a ninja course.
While it's our hope that all of our 7th graders attend the field trip, it would not be in good conscience for us as educators to allow failing students to attend this school function. Please note that any 7th grade student who has an E in a core class, along with NHI’s, will not be allowed to attend the end of year field trip to 3 Mile Project. They will attend school that day for work time and academic support. Look for additional information and permission slips in early May.
March 28, 2019
A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM RILEY STREET MIDDLE SCHOOL
The Hudsonville Athletic Boosters are presenting the GMB/ Eagle 5k "Brian Carlson Memorial Run" on March 23, 2019 at 9am. The event will take place at Hudsonville High School with the route running through the city of Hudsonville. Each year, the Hudsonville Athletic Boosters seeks to supplement the athletics program with thousands of dollars through various fundraising activities, including the GMB Eagle 5K, whose proceeds will go to athletic scholarships. As an organization, we give ten $1000 scholarships a year to outstanding student-athletes who are pursuing a college education.
Be sure to sign up online at www.classicrace.com or visit our website www.hudsonville5k.com for more information and registration. Online registration only. Packet pickup and late registration will be at Harvest Health on March 22 from 4-6pm and race day morning from 7:00am to 8:50am. Be sure to check out and LIKE our Facebook page (GMB Eagle 5k race) for all updates. All runners will receive lots of post-race
M-STEP/PSAT TESTING DATES - PLEASE READ Please keep in mind when you are making Orthodontist, Dentist or Doctor appointments for your child that our M-Step Testing Window is from 4/9 - 5/17. Please avoid making appointments on your student’s testing dates. It is important that students are in school during their M-Step Testing window.
Listed below are specific testing dates for 6th, 7th and 8th Grade:
6th Grade*: April 30 - 6th Grade ELA M-STEP in ELA class May 1 - 6th Grade ELA M-STEP in ELA and social studies classes May 2 - 6th Grade ELA M-STEP in ELA class May 7 - 6th Grade math M-STEP in math class May 8 - 6th Grade math M-STEP in math and science classes May 9 - 6th Grade math M-STEP in math class
7th Grade*: April 30 - 7th Grade ELA M-STEP ELA and social studies classes May 1 - 7th Grade ELA M-STEP ELA class May 2 - 7th Grade ELA M-STEP in ELA class May 7 - 7th Grade math M-STEP in math and science classes May 8 - 7th Grade math M-STEP in math class May 9 - 7th Grade math M-STEP in math class
8th Grade*: April 9 - 7:50AM to 11:00AM - PSAT for all 8th Graders April 16 - 8th Grade science M-STEP in 8th grade science class April 17 - 8th Grade science M-STEP in 8th grade science class April 23 - 8th Grade social studies M-STEP in history class April 24 - 8th Grade social studies M-STEP in history class
*April 12, 19, 26 and May 3, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 will be used for make-ups and completion.
As we enter into Spring and schedules become more hectic, the 8th grade staff encourages you to place the following activities or events on your home calendar to avoid scheduling conflicts, if possible:
May 6 Capstone Kick Off at HHSMay 24 Rocket DayMay 29 8th grade Exit Interviews May 31 8th grade Class TripJune 6 8th grade Recognition
Spring Sports - Spring sports have begun! Please check the Athletics Webpage for up-to-date schedule information for Girls Soccer, Co-ed Track and Boys Tennis.
East Coast Trip families and students... Mark your calendar for the last upcoming MANDATORY meeting! Wednesday, April 24 at 7:00 PM in the RMS cafeteria. All parents and students must be in attendance!
After School Homework Help - After school homework help is available as follows: MONDAYS - 6th Grade - Room 209
TUESDAYS - 7th Grade - Room 116
WEDNESDAYS - All Grades - Media Center
THURSDAYS - 8th Grade - Room 105
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.
Box Top Contest ~ A new contest started in January and runs through the end of the school year. Please turn in trimmed box tops (NOT expired) in bags or envelopes of 25 to be entered into the contest. There is a collection box in the office. Remember….WRITE your name on the bag or envelope. We will have 2 more chances to win. Drawings will be held on Monday, March 25 and Wednesday, June 5. Thank you for supporting Riley Street Middle School!
PaperGator Recycling ~ Riley Street Middle school participates with PaperGator Recycling Program. This Program helps earn valuable funds while being kind to our environment. This is open to anyone in the surrounding area. The bin is located in our east parking lot.
PaperGator DOES accept: ๏ Newsprint ๏ Catalogs/Magazines ๏ Junk Mail ๏ Phone Books ๏ Office/School Paper ๏ Hard and Soft Cover Books
There are a few things that are NOT ACCEPTED, so please NO Glass, Metal, Plastic, Trash or Cardboard.
Parents of 6th Grade Students: Immunizations ~ Most 6th grade students need a couple of new immunizations (Meningitis and T-dap) after turning 11 and before entering 7th grade. Students are assessed as they enter 7th grade and must be up-to-date before they can start school for their 7th grade year. As your 6th grader has their well-child check-ups and receives the updated immunizations, please obtain a copy of their updated official immunization record and give a copy to the RMS office anytime this year. (We are required to have a copy of this official document in their file.) Immunization Waivers ~ If you are a parent who chooses to waive immunizations for your child, please know that if you haven’t gotten a new waiver since your child turned 11, you will most likely need to get a new waiver which states Riley Street Middle School as the current school and also includes the new immunizations that were not previously required. Getting a new waiver requires making an appointment at the Ottawa County Department of Public Health (Hudsonville Branch Office Phone: 616-669-0040). Only waivers that are obtained this way are accepted as valid. If you have any questions or would like us to check on the current waiver, please contact Anne Erickson at 616.896.1920 or at [email protected].
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
Mar. 28 End of Quarter 3
Mar. 29 Spring Break Begins
Apr. 8 Classes Resume
Apr. 9 PSAT 8th Grade
Apr. 12 Early Release (Classes dismiss at 11:15)
Apr. 9-May 17 State Testing Window
Apr. 22-May 1 District Art Show 8am-5pm at Hudsonville City Hall
May 10 Early Release (Classes dismiss at 11:15)
May 27 Memorial Day Break
June 6 8th Grade Recognition at 7:00 PM at HHS Gym
June 7 Last Student Day-Early Release (dismiss at 11:15)
Important LinksFood Service Menu http://www.jenhudfood.org/images/Menus/Elem/April_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
PLEASE VOTE TUESDAY, MAY 7 ANNUAL OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL
PROPOSAL On May 7, the Hudsonville community will have the chance to vote on our annua l Non-Homes tead M i l l age renewal. This is an annual renewal request that voters have approved for the past 24 years and, if approved,
would generate approximately $4.8 million dollars of operating revenue for our school district. Please note, this is not a tax on primary residences and is not a new tax.
Official ballot language is as follows:
Hudsonville Public Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal
This proposal will allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation allowance.
Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law, in Hudsonville Public Schools, Ottawa and Allegan Counties, Michigan, be increased by 18 mills ($18.00 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for the year 2019, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2019 is approximately $4,850,000 (this is a renewal of millage that expired with the 2018 tax levy)?
RMS Renaissance NewsGold Level Members
With April almost upon us, it’s time to announce our newest Business of the Month! We are happy to say that DJ’s Pizza will be offering a free slice of pizza and a drink. No purchase necessary! We appreciate
the staff at DJ’s and their efforts in honoring our Renaissance kids during the month of April.It's businesses like these that make our community great!
Riley Renaissance Students of the MonthRiley Street Middle School prides itself in having students that do what is right, do their best and treat others as they want to be treated. Last week, the staff had the opportunity to nominate four students from each grade to showcase our Riley Renaissance Students of the Month. The criteria is broad and we left it very open ended to our teachers. After considering a number of nominations, we are pleased and honored to announce the following students as February Students of the Month.
They are....
6th Grade: Mercedes Heyboer, Jenna Johnson, Dominik Rossin, Jaden Rios7th Grade: Lexi Struble, Kaeleigh Tilley, Yalmaz Javaid, Will Rickert8th Grade: Leah VandeBunte, Paige Holwerda, Cole Newhof, and Keller Swiatlowski
Each student will receive a Renaissance Student of the Month T-Shirt, an Eagle lanyard, and a pizza party with the rest of the student of the month members at the end of the year as a way to recognize their efforts. Our heartfelt congratulations go out to them! We are excited to see who will be next for April.
2018-2019
Mercedes Heyboer
Jenna Johnson
Dominik Rossin
Jaden Rios
Lexi Struble
Kaeleigh Tilley
Yalmaz Javaid
Will Rickert
Leah VandeBunte
Paige Holwerda
Cole Newhof
Keller Swiatlowski
