We would like to put some dates in front of you, so that they can make it to your calendars before the busyness of the new year is upon us.

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1 It s difficult to believe that the holidays are almost upon us. Seeing the green grass and warm temperatures fooled us into believing that summer was going to stay. But yesterday changed that thinking!! The snow is beautiful, though, especially for this time of year. We would like to put some dates in front of you, so that they can make it to your calendars before the busyness of the new year is upon us. ~ December 23 - January 5: Holiday Break ~ January 12: Early Release ~ February 2: Early Release ~ February 5 & 6: Winter Break ~ February 20: 9th Grade Orientation (for all 8th graders and parents)

2 UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES ~ Wed. Dec. 13 Renaissance Mtg. from 2:45-3:30pm ~ Mon. - Fri., Dec 25 - Jan 5 Holiday Break ~ Tues. Dec. 26 Ski and Snow Trip to Bittersweet - bus leaves at HS Pool doors ~ Mon. Jan. 8 School Resumes ~ Fri. Jan. 12 Early Release - School 11:15am ~ Fri. Feb. 2 Early Release - School 11:15am ~Mon.-Tues., Feb. 5 & 6 Winter Break ~Wed. Feb. 7 Classes Resume ~Tues. Feb. 20 8TH GRADERS & PARENTS ONLY - 8th Grade into 9th Grade Orientation at Freshman Campus Auditorium from 7-9pm. More details to follow. HOLIDAY MUSIC CONCERTS All are at the Freshman Campus Auditorium Choir - Mon., Dec. 11 at 8pm Orchestra - Sun., Dec. 17 at 2pm

3 LUNCH MENU Dec Mon., Dec. 11 Asian Chicken with Rice (MD) Honey BBQ Rib Sandwich (VM) Yogurt Bar (MD) Tues., Dec. 12 Pork Choppette (VM) Side: Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Curly Fries Coleslaw Wed., Dec. 13 Sandwich Bar (SM) Scratch Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza Side: Baked Beans Thurs., Dec. 14 Breaded Chicken Drumstick (MD) Side: Biscuit Au Gratin Potatoes Baked Fries Fri., Dec. 15 Taco Bar (SM) Side: Corn DONATIONS NEEDED.. Mrs. Smith's Leadership Group is looking for donations of yarn (leftovers or a new skein) to use for a service project. If you have any yarn you'd be willing to donate, please drop it off at the office for Mrs. Smith. We are also looking to borrow (or have donated!) small circle looms with 24 pegs, and size H crochet hooks.

4 WINTER II SPORTS Winter 2 Athletic Sign-ups will be available beginning Monday, December 11th for Girls Basketball, Boys Wrestling and Boys Swim & Dive. Athletes must have a sports physical and athletic code turned into the office prior to the first day of tryouts/practices. SKI AND SNOWBOARD INFORMATION Ski & Snowboard Club: HPS Students, siblings and parents interested in purchasing Discount Ski Club Cards to Bittersweet Ski Resort in Otsego, should sign up now with the new Eagle Ski & Board Club online system. You will be able to purchase club cards ($16), bus passes (Middle School and Highs School - $20) and Eagle ski and board merchandise, along with club apparel. Cards allow discounted rates on lift tickets and rentals. eagleskiclub17.itemorder.com General registration due Friday, December 15 Cards that were ordered during the Early Registration will be here on Wednesday, Dec. 13th. Distribution will follow asap. SAVE THE DATE Don t know what to do with all your spare time during the holiday break? Come to the Renaissance open gym on Wednesday, December 27. Play some hoops, volleyball, soccer, dodgeball and enjoy your friend s company and have tons of fun! There will be snack type concessions available and admission is only $2.00. Time to follow - keep watching in the Banner and listen to announcements during lunch!! Hope to see you!

5 BAND BLAST: THANK YOU to all who made last Wednesday s concert a huge success. As I reflected with the students this past Thursday, that concert will leave a lasting impression in my memory for years to come. I could not be more proud of our students! Our 7th and 8th grade JAZZ BAND s next rehearsal is Thursday, December 14th. All are encouraged to attend! 6th Grade Band parents should have received information today regarding our Charms program. Please let me know if there are questions or concerns! 8th Grade Band students will be traveling to HFC the morning of December 20th during first and second hours to view the Wind Ensemble and receive information regarding HS Band from Mr. VanderWall. Students should complete all work for 1st hour prior to leaving that morning! Finally, all parents are encouraged to find and Like our Hudsonville Bands page on FaceBook! Information, pictures and events from our entire program are updated regularly and you can keep up-to-date on all the news! If you have questions or concerns please feel free to contact me via phone or . Thank you and enjoy your weekend! THE MUSICAL IS COMING!!! Baldwin and Riley Street Middle Schools are excited to announce their production of Disney's Aladdin Jr.! Students will have the opportunity to apply to be part of the backstage crew or audition to be part of the cast or dance corps. Students who participate on the backstage crew will be responsible for building/painting the set, making costumes, sourcing props, and running the production during the performances. Students who are part of the cast will act, sing, and dance on stage. Members of the dance corps will focus on three production numbers. Backstage applications are due to Mrs. Maurice on or before Tuesday, January 23. Auditions for the cast are on Tuesday, January 23 and Wednesday, January 24. Auditions for the dance corps are on Sunday, January 27. Packets with complete details, including applications and rehearsal calendars, are available in the main office. Please contact Mrs. Maurice if you have any questions at smauric@hpseagles.net. CHOIR CHAT: Please mark your calendars for our Winter Concert this coming Monday, December 11 at 8:00 p.m. at the Hudsonville Fine Arts Auditorium. Warmups and attendance will begin in the orchestra room at 7:20 p.m. Students are required to wear their black and white formal choir uniforms. Please invite family and friends to join in some holiday cheer. The eighth grade choir will be performing holiday music for local retirement communities on Friday, December 22. The students will be visiting the residents of Allen Springs and American House during the school day. We will leave during 2nd hour and return at the end of fourth hour. Included will be a lunch stop. Parents, please contact Mrs. Scott if you are available to accompany us as a chaperone. We are looking forward to delivering good will and cheer to many senior citizens. Each month the students in each choir are recognizing peers who demonstrate outstanding choir character. This month we would like to acknowledge: Taylor Parkins, Nora Hans, Emelia Johnson, Carson Bell, and Chelsea Van Der Meulen for working harmoniously with all other students in the choir. Thank you to these students for embodying a sense of community within their ensembles.

6 Eagle Renaissance GOLD MEMBERS ONLY DECEMBER Business of the Month Head to Hudsonville Lanes on 5775 Balsam Dr. FREE GAME OF BOWLING NO PURCHASE NECESSARY BRING YOUR BOM CARD & ID

7 Single Parent Family Community Christmas Party You and your kids are invited! EverGreen is partnering with Single Parent Missions to host this free event to bless single parent families in our church and surrounding community during a season that can often be lonely or difficult. Join us for an evening filled with a Christmas dinner, gifts, door prizes, inspirational stories, and a family Christmas photo. Cost is free but space is limited, so register today at egm.org under Events. For questions or more info, singleparentmissions@gmail.com Friday, December 15, 6-9pm at EverGreen Ministries th ave Hudsonville, MI 49426

8 2017 SALAD CITY CLASSIC FOOD DRIVE December Unity Christian Join Hudsonville & Unity Christian in our 2017 Salad City Classic Food Drive Bring at least 2 non-perishable food items to the basketball games on December 15 to use as admission The Food Drive will benefit Love INC in Hudsonville (Sports passes from both schools and $5 will be allowed for admission) Girls game tips off at 6:00 pm, boys game follows at 7:30 pm and will be broadcast by ESPN 96.1 as the Game of the Week with Bret Bakita & Drew Neitzel