Holiday Program Audience Participation!

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For the first time ever, we are going to have audience participation for our final song this year!  The students are very excited to share this experience with you, however, in order to be ready to join in on the fun, we are asking families to download this free jingle bell playing app PRIOR to the holiday program on their phones if you will be attending the 3rd-5th grade performance.  THANKS!!

iJingle Bells (John Slater) is available on iPhone

https://itunes.apple.com/cy/app/ijingle-bells/id483608543?mt=8



Christmas Jingle Bells (Bytza Entertainmet) is available for Android

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=luculus.jinglebell

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A Busy December!

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Charlie brownxmasHello Friends and Families!  We have a BUSY two and a half weeks as we count down to Christmas vacation!  Here are a few of the December Highlights for the next weeks ahead!

December Highlights:

Dec. 7 – Penguin Patch Holiday Shop – students will be able to shop for family members and KEEP IT A SECRET!  HA-HA!  Maybe!  Maybe not!

Dec. 13 – Georgetown Holiday Program – at Fair Haven Church, 2900 Baldwin Street Hudsonville.  K – 2nd grade is from 6:30 – 7:00 and 3rd – 5th grade is from 7:45 – 8:15.

Dec. 19 or 20 – TBA – Science Test for Mrs. Huizenga’s class – Students should be bringing home flashcards to study along the way, as they have a couple of important quizzes too!

Dec. 20 – Classroom Holiday Party – our party will be held from 2:15 – 3:15!  We DO NOT exchange gifts between students.  We WILL play some fun games, do a craft, and eat a yummy snack!

Dec. 21 – Electronics/PJ/Popcorn/Movie Day! – These guys have earned it!  They have earned “Living Legend” ten more times because of great behavior, so we are going to celebrate a job well done that day.

Have a blessed holiday with family and friends!

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With love, Mrs. Quigley

Georgetown Holiday Program

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Here is important information regarding our performances:

holidayprogramThe big program is tomorrow night December 1!    Details of our K-5 holiday program are below.

 Where is the church?

Address: 2900 Baldwin Street  Hudsonville, MI 49426;  Fair Haven Ministries is located down the road from Georgetown Elementary at the corner of Baldwin Street and 28th Ave.  This program is led by Georgetown’s two music teachers: Mrs. VanRiijs Gr K-2 and Mrs. Bretz Gr 1-5.

What time do students need to be at the church?

15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM

  • K, Gr. 1, Gr 2:  Arrive at 6:15 pm;  Performance at 6:30
  • Grades 3,4 and 5:  Arrive at 7:30 pm; Performance at 7:45

Where does my child need to go when they get to the church?

There will be signs at the church directing you to your child’s classroom assignment and also this information will be sent home prior to the program.  Below are the room assignments by grade.  To view a map of the room locations, click here:  fairhavenmap

  • K – Family Life Center
  • 1st – 100 Wing
  • 2nd – 400 Middle
  • 3rd – 100 Wing
  • 4th – 400 Middle
  • 5th – Family Life Center

How long will the program be? Each group will perform for about 30 minutes.

 What order are the grades singing?

K, followed by 1st/2nd grades; Grade 3 followed by 4th/5th Grades.

 Can we save seats prior to the program?

No. The only reserved seats will be for the directors, videographer, and teachers.

  • The doors to the sanctuary (where the children perform) will open at 6:15.  There is AMPLE seating so we want you to know that you will have a WONDERFUL SEAT no matter where you are seated.
  • Please be respectful and courteous to other families as you make your way into the sanctuary and during the performance.
  • WCET TV will be taping and televising the program so that families who are unable to attend can still see it.  If you do not want your child to be shown on WCET TV, do not attend the program.   Notify your child’s teacher and Mrs. Bretz/Mrs. VanRiijs that your child will be staying home rather than participating.

Is food or drink allowed in the church?  

No food or drink is allowed in the church.

 Do the students need to wear anything special?

No. Most students love to dress up and will wear special Christmas dresses or “church clothes”, but there is no requirement. Exception:  Children who have a part and require special costumes.  Mrs. Bretz would have sent a note home to you if this were the case–so you will be aware in advance.

 How do students get special parts?
  • Auditions during or after class time.
  • History of prior solo or part performance in past years.
  • There are 600+ students and we do our best to make this process fair and equitable over time.

Additional Information:

  • MAP of the CHURCH will arrive home on Tuesday. It is also available here: fairhavenmap
  • DVD order form will be attached to this information.  You can also download the order form here: Holiday DVD Order Form
  • NOTE:  Georgetown does NOT set the price for the DVD.  This is done by WCET.  The cost of the DVD goes toward programming fees, staff compensation, materials, etc.

Holiday Program

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holidayprogram-suorgqThe big program is coming…the first week of December! Details of our K-5 holiday program are below. Read and re-read before the program on Tuesday!

Where is the church?
Address: 2900 Baldwin Street Hudsonville, MI 49426; Fair Haven Ministries is located down the road from Georgetown Elementary at the corner of Baldwin Street and 28th Ave. This program is led by Georgetown’s two music teachers: Mrs. VanRiijs Gr K and Mrs. Bretz Gr 1-5.

What time do students need to be at the church? 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM
K, Gr. 1, Gr 2: Arrive at 6:15 pm; Performance at 6:30
Grades 3,4 and 5: Arrive at 7:30 pm; Performance at 7:45
Where does my child need to go when they get to the church?
There will be signs at the church directing you to your child’s classroom assignment and also this information will be sent home prior to the program. Below are the room assignments by grade. To view a map of the room locations, click here: fairhavenmap
K – Family Life Center
1st – 100 Wing
2nd – 400 Middle
3rd – 100 Wing
4th – 400 Middle
5th – Family Life Center
How long will the program be? Each group will perform for about 30 minutes.

What order are the grades singing?
K, followed by 1st/2nd grades; Grade 3 followed by 4th/5th Grades.

Can we save seats prior to the program?
No. The only reserved seats will be for the directors, videographer, and teachers.
The doors to the sanctuary (where the children perform) will open at 6:15. There is AMPLE seating so we want you to know that you will have a WONDERFUL SEAT no matter where you are seated.
Please be respectful and courteous to other families as you make your way into the sanctuary and during the performance.
WCET TV will be taping and televising the program so that families who are unable to attend can still see it. If you do not want your child to be shown on WCET TV, do not attend the program. Notify your child’s teacher and Mrs. Bretz/Mrs. VanRiijs that your child will be staying home rather than participating.
Is food or drink allowed in the church?
No food or drink is allowed in the church.

Do the students need to wear anything special?
No. Most students love to dress up and will wear special Christmas dresses or “church clothes”, but there is no requirement. Exception: Children who have a part and require special costumes. Mrs. Bretz would have sent a note home to you if this were the case–so you will be aware in advance.

How do students get special parts?
Auditions during or after class time.
History of prior solo or part performance in past years.
There are 600+ students and we do our best to make this process fair and equitable over time.
Additional Information:
MAP of the CHURCH will arrive home on Tuesday. It is also available here: fairhavenmap
DVD order form will be attached to this information. You can also download the order form here: Holiday DVD Order Form
NOTE: Georgetown does NOT set the price for the DVD. This is done by WCET. The cost of the DVD goes toward programming fees, staff compensation, materials, etc.

Georgetown Holiday Program!!

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Here are all the details from Mrs. Bretz!

Georgetown Christmas Program
December 3, 2013
Fair Haven Ministries Church

6:30 – 7:00   K-2nd     
(Students report at 6:15)

7:45 – 8:15   3rd-5th   
(Students report at 7:30)

Where is the church?Address: 2900 Baldwin Street  Hudsonville, MI 49426.
Fair Haven Ministries is located down the road from Georgetown Elementary at the corner of Baldwin Street and 28th Ave.

What time do students need to be at the church?
Students need to report to their assigned classroom 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM.

It is very important not to be late so teachers have enough time to line students up in their riser orders, pass out props and make sure everyone who has a special part is accounted for. Please do not send your child to the classroom unsupervised or prior to their scheduled time.

Where does my child need to go when they get to the church?
There will be signs at the church directing you to your child’s classroom.
Below are the room assignments by grade:

K – Family Life Center
1st – 100 Wing
2nd – 400 Middle
3rd – 100 Wing
4th – 400 Middle
5th – Family Life Center

How long will the program be?
Each group will perform for about 30 minutes. There will be 45 minutes between the two programs for K-2nd grade students to leave and upper elementary students to arrive for the next program.

What order are the grades singing?  The grades are singing in order of age: Kindergarten perform first, then 1st/2nd grade, then 3rd grade and finally 4th/5th grade.

Can we save seats prior to the program?
No. The only reserved seats will be for the directors, videographers, and teachers.
Doors will open at 5:30 and seating is first come first served.
PLEASE be respectful and courteous to other families. Everyone wants a good seat and we will do our best to fit everyone into the auditorium.  Please try to keep young children on your laps and not to take up unnecessary seats in order to leave more space for others.  WCET TV will be taping and televising the program so that families who are unable to attend can still see it.

Is food or drink allowed in the church?
No food or drink is allowed in the church. This is strictly enforced.
We are so gracious to Fair Haven for allowing us to rent their facility and we need to abide by their rules.

Do the students need to wear anything special?
No. Most students love to dress up and will wear special Christmas dresses or “church clothes”, but there is no requirement.
The exception to this is if your child has a special part. Some parts require special costumes. Many costumes are provided, but some may have to be brought from home. If your child has a special part, they should have brought home a “congratulations” letter that would say if they need to wear or bring anything special. Please note that if your child has a special part that requires a costume, they may not have time to change and might need to wear their costume for the entire program.

Who Are These Good-Lookin’ Boys and Girls??!!

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We had a fantastic Holiday program last week!  Here are some pictures of these awesome second graders!!

Georgetown Holiday Program

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TN_28-11-08_13RGEORGETOWN ELEMENTARY

HOLIDAY PROGRAM

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2010  at  7:00 p.m.

It’s time to get your finest wear ready for our annual Holiday Music Program on December 9. This event is organized and arranged by Mrs. Bretz and Mrs. Whitenight, our music teachers.   They have been working with our students since early October to learn music pieces for this holiday celebration.

We  rent Resurrection Life Church for this event. This church is located in Grandville (52nd Ave and Ivanrest). Please enter off from 52nd Ave. After turning in the driveway, turn right at the first fork and follow the signs down to the Worship Center and enter through Door K, which has a large canopy over it.

You may arrive between 6:30 and 6:45 p.m.   The lobby area of  The Worship Center (DOOR K LOCATION) will have signage that identifies the room location for each grade group.  DO NOT drop your child off before 6:30 pm.  This is for safety and security reasons, as there will be no supervision for children before this time.

Students should be in their “meeting room” no later than 6:45 p.m. Once you enter through Door K there will be signs directing you to the drop off rooms as follows:

Grades PK, k, 1 and 2 please meet in the CHOIR ROOM

Grades 3, 4 and 5 please meet in the CHAPEL ROOM

Parents and students are asked to stay for the entire program.  After each performance, the children will be re-seated to watch the program with their class/teacher.  At the conclusion of the program, Mrs. Reagan will provide directions for child pick up.

Please note that based on rental guidelines with Resurrection Life Church, we must follow these procedures:

*The church will be locked during the day of the performance. Doors will be open at 6:30 p.m.

* NO FOOD OR DRINK is allowed in the church.

*NO ONE IS ALLOWED ON STAGE. The stage is only for staff and students.

The program will be video taped for anyone who is interested in purchasing a DVD of the program. The fee for this DVD will be $15.00 and checks can be made payable to WCET TV. The order form is attached to this newsletter and MUST be turned into the office at Georgetown NO LATER than Monday, December 13.

Attached: DVD Form

RES LIFE MAP

Directions from Georgetown Elementary:

1. Head east on Baldwin St toward Brewer Dr

2. Turn right at Main St

3. Continue onto Kenowa Ave SW

4. Turn left at 36th St SW

5. Turn right at Canal Ave SW

6. Turn right to stay on Canal Ave SW

7. Turn left at 52nd St SW.  Enter Res Life from 52nd Avc.  Follow drive to the right to the Worship Center, Door K.

Georgetown Holiday Program!

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GEORGETOWN ELEMENTARY

HOLIDAY PROGRAM

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2009

7:00 p.m.

Now that the Thanksgiving holiday is behind us, we have officially entered the holiday season!  Our school will be kicking this off with our annual Holiday Music Program on December 10, 2009.  This program is organized and arranged by Mrs. Bretz, our music teacher.  She has been working with our students since early October to learn music pieces for this holiday celebration.    We are again renting Resurrection Life Church for this event.  This church is located in Grandville (52nd Ave and Ivanrest).  Please enter off from 52nd Ave. After turning in the driveway, turn right at the first fork and follow the signs down to the Worship Center and  enter through Door K, which has a large canopy over it.

There is only one performance this year and we ask that no students are dropped off before 6:30 p.m.   We ask this for safety and security reasons,  as there will be no supervision for children before this time.

Students should be in their “meeting room” no later than 6:45 p.m. Once you enter through  Door K there will be signs directing you to the correct room.

Grades PK, k, 1 and 2 please meet in the CHOIR ROOM

Grades 3, 4 and 5 please meet in the CHAPEL ROOM

Parents and students are asked to stay for the entire program as there is adequate seating to accommodate everyone.  Students will return to sit with their teachers/class after they sing and  will be dismissed to their “meeting room” after the program for parent pick up.  PLEASE WAIT PATIENTLY IN YOUR SEATS WHILE STUDENTS ARE DISMISSED TO THEIR “MEETING ROOMS”.

Please note that based on rental guidelines with Resurrection Life Church,  we have been asked as a school  community to follow these procedures outlined below.

*The church will be locked during the day of the performance.  Doors will be open at 6:30 p.m.

* NO FOOD OR DRINK is allowed in the church.

*NO ONE IS ALLOWED ON STAGE. The stage is only for staff and students..

The program will be video taped for anyone who is interested in purchasing a DVD of the program.  The fee for this DVD will be $15.00 and checks can be made payable to WCET TV.  The order form is attached to this newsletter and MUST be turned into the office at Georgetown NO LATER than Tuesday, December 15.

We are looking forward  to seeing you at the performance!  If you would like to read Mrs. Bretz’s answers to commonly asked questions, please visit her blog.

Please look at the following links and attachments as they are maps to the church, map of the church, and a order form for the Holiday DVD.

RES LIFE

MAP

DVD FORM 2