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Baldwin Street
                     Middle School

                                                          How will you
                                                              SOAR?
                      e-Banner Newsletter
                             May 7, 2021

  From the Principals…
Teacher Appreciation Week is one of our favorite weeks of the school year. Our amazing
staff inspires us each day, and the gestures of gratitude shared by students and families
mean more than you could know. Thank you for honoring our BMS team– they are the
Best Middle School team ever!

Today, we also celebrate National Lunch Hero Day. Our lunch staff has always been vital
to helping us ensure students are able to learn. These past two years they have been
even more essential! They provided meals last spring and summer in the cold, rain, and
heat to families when they needed it most. From “hoagies and grinders” to “sloppy joe,
slop, sloppy joes,” our lunch team provides delicious and healthy choices for our kids
each day with love and care. The extra cleaning and spacing of students has also added
to the lunch team’s already full plates. Like their pizza dough, they have risen to the
occasion. As Adam Sandler said, “No student can escape the magic of Lunchlady Land.”

Lunch Menu…           (*See note regarding Free Lunch)

Mon, 5/10 Bosco Breadsticks, Spaghetti Sauce, Spicy Chicken Tenders, Pizza (Pepp or
           Cheese)
Tues, 5/11 Bacon Mac & Cheese, Garlic Toast, Waffle Fries, Spicy Chicken, Calzones

Wed, 5/12 Deli Bar and Fixings, Chicken Patty, Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza

Thu, 5/13 Baked Chicken Drumstick, Au Gratin Potatoes, Biscuit, Hash Brown Triangle

Fri, 5/14   Chicken Fajita Bowl, Rice, Black Beans, Mozzarella Sticks, Pizza

Daily Lunch: Salad with Ham & Turkey, Fruit Yogurt Parfait w/ Granola, Pizza

*The USDA has extended the Free Summer Meal Program through
June 30, 2021. All students will receive a free lunch at school under this
program. Please know that single items or extra item purchases (such as milk
only, secondary combos, second entrees, etc.) will not be free of charge.

                          Summer Writing Camps at GVSU
            Does your child love to write? An aspiring author, journalist or poet?

   The Lake Michigan Writing Project at GVSU is proud to announce Summer Writing Camps
   2021! For one week, your child will have the chance to explore the
   wonders of writing with some of West Michigan’s finest teachers.

     •   For students entering grades 3 - 12
     •   In-person camps: Allendale, Grand Rapids, Holland, and Plainwell
     •   Dates: July and August 2021
     •   Most camps run from Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
     •   $150/student, scholarships available
     •   Includes t-shirt, notebook, and snacks
     •   Write Your College Essay Virtual Workshop for rising seniors

   Space is limited for each camp. Learn more and register at gvsu.edu/lwmp/camp

Important Dates!

Tues. May 11        6:15pm - 6th grade Band concert time
                    7:25pm - 7th and Jazz Band concert time
                    8:15pm - 8th grade Band concert time
                    Band Concert Details

Fri. May 21         EARLY RELEASE - Dismiss @ 11:15am. Sack lunch
                    available to order in Main Office

Weds. June 2 8th Grade Recognition (Details TBA)

Fri. June 4         Last Day of School - Dismissal @ 11:15am

        Parents of 6th Grade Students…Important Information
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 BMS 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 Baldwin 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
616.396.5266. 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 Carol
Coffey at 616.669-7750 or at ccoffey@hpseagles.net.

sHaPe
Summer Health Activities and Professions Exploration (sHaPe) is a
four-day remote day camp program designed to introduce
students currently in the 7th and 8th grades to the health
professions. The camp runs July 12-15, 2021.

Students will be given a kit to participate in hands-on activities to
simulate skills used by health professions, gain medical
knowledge, learn about personal health and fitness, and
understand and develop compassion for those with disabilities.
They will be meeting virtually with counselors and other campers to be guided through the activities
and have fun! This is a great opportunity for students to learn about rewarding health careers.

For additional information and to register, visit gvsu.edu/shape. The deadline to register for sHaPe is
April 30.

Camp Invention: Recharge At-Home

Fuel the imagination of your future world-changer with our innovative and FUN hands-on STEM
experience delivered right to your doorstep! In this high-energy adventure, kids build and test a
launching device to overcome challenges while exploring fun physics concepts like trajectory and
velocity.

For children entering grades K - 6
Leader-in-Training spots for grades 7 - 9 may be available.

Location: Enjoy camp from the comfort of home!

Program Dates:    June 14-18, 2021
Program Times:    8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

More information and registration

                                    Questions? Contact the Regional Math and Science
                                    Center at mthscctr@gvsu.edu, 616.331.2267

                                             1 Campus Drive
                                        183 North C Living Center
                                           Allendale, MI 49401

Sports Physicals Information
                       for Fall 2021-2022

For the 2021-22 school year, an MHSAA pre-participation sports physical is required for all
students who participate in sports. A physical examination must be completed on or after
April 15, 2021 to be considered a valid physical for 2021-22. The MHSAA Health
Questionnaire will not be in use for next school year. All students in middle school or high
school will need to have completed this physical on or after April 15, 2021 to participate
next fall. The MHSAA two-page physical form has not changed and remains on MHSAA.com.

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                                   Fall Sports Sign Ups

Sign-ups for current 6th and 7th graders interested in fall sports will be
available for Football, Volleyball, Boys Soccer, Girls Tennis and Cross Country
will be available beginning, Monday, May 10th.

                   Calling all Middle School Volleyball players!

  On June 21-23 (Monday-Wednesday) the high school coaches are hosting a
  6th-8th grade volleyball camp.

  During this 3 day camp, you will work with the high school players and
  sharpen your volleyball skills while having fun!

  Register through Community Education now!

  Fire up, go Eagles!

2021 Summer Program Info and Brochure
 Online registration begins May 4 at 9:00am
   Click here for Summer Programs Info!