November 2025 Update from Mr. Crete
November 2025 Update from Mr. Crete
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Dear Middle School Students, Families, and Staff,
As the leaves change and we welcome the cooler weather, we also usher in the season of gratitude and reflection here at the middle school. November is a unique month, offering us a natural pause before the final stretch of the calendar year. I hope this message finds your family well and looking forward to the upcoming holidays. I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued partnership throughout the first three months of the school year. The engagement and support from our parent community are invaluable to our students’ success. As we launch into a new quarter with your students, please stop by the link here to celebrate our S.O.A.R Golden Ticket Winners from Quarter 1. I want to draw your attention to a new tracking system that you can utilize at home to support your students. Each week, on Monday mornings, teachers will update their Week at a Glance with homework, upcoming assessments, and topics for the day. Please note that this may be adjusted given student learning outcomes and classroom disruptions, but will give you a general idea of what your students are working on. If you have specific questions, you will then be able to email the teachers directly for support. Your students will also have a link on their log screen to access. This will also be available on the BMS website.
November also brings with it one of the most significant holidays of the year: Thanksgiving. As a school, we recognize the importance of this holiday as a time for family, reflection, and gratitude. The break from November 26 to November 30 offers a much-needed opportunity for students to rest, recharge, and spend quality time with loved ones.
Looking ahead, the end of November quickly leads us into December and the various winter holidays. Please take note of our upcoming calendar for early dismissal days, parent-teacher conference sign-ups, and winter concerts or events. Our goal is to maintain academic momentum through the holiday season while fostering a positive and inclusive environment. Thank you once again for your dedication to your student's education. Wishing you and your family a safe, restful, and joyous Thanksgiving holiday.
As always, thank you for your continued partnership in your student's education!
Best regards,
Ryan Crete, Principal - Baldwin Street Middle School
SAVE THE DATE
SAVE THE DATE
Fall Parent Teacher Conferences
Fall Parent Teacher Conferences
November 18 and 20
November 18 and 20
3:45 - 7:45 PM
3:45 - 7:45 PM
BMS Gymnasium
Link to School Bookings: https://www.schoolbookings.net/
Conferences Code: h7qg7
Here are the details about using SchoolBookings:
You will need to know your child's schedule and which teachers they have. This can be found in PowerSchool. Contact the office if you are having trouble logging in.
Helpful tips / reminders
Conferences are 5 minutes in length, unless different arrangements have been made with the teacher. It's important that you arrive on time so that the whole session can be used to discuss your child's progress. It is also very important to end the session on time in order to provide the next session their full allotted time.
Conferences will be held in the BMS gymnasium. Once you sign up, you will receive an email with specific instructions for the day of your conference.
Do NOT delete your confirmation email you receive after booking your conferences. You will need to use this link to make changes if necessary.
If you are having trouble scheduling conferences, please contact the office at 616-669-7750 and we will be happy to help.
Thank you to Chapel Pointe for sponsoring our teacher's for one night of conference meals!
Thank you to Chapel Pointe for sponsoring our teacher's for one night of conference meals!
Library Information
Library Information
Please take a few moments to review the information regarding the books in our library and the policies and procedures around restricting titles for your children.
Late / Lost Books
Late / Lost Books
Students won't be able to check out another book until they return or replace an overdue book.
Save the Date: BMS Scholastic Book Fair
Save the Date: BMS Scholastic Book Fair
November 18th-20th during Parent-Teacher Conferences
If you would be interested in volunteering at the book fair, we are looking for volunteers on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of that week from 10:45 am - 12:30 pm and during conference times. Please email Christine Banach.
Renaissance Stickers Q2 & Business of the Month
Renaissance Stickers Q2 & Business of the Month
As a reminder, each quarter we recognize our students for modeling what it means to be an Eagle. Students are selected for this honor based on the criteria below. This week we passed out Renaissance Blue stickers to our students that met the criteria below for quarter 2. All students that qualified for Gold status at the beginning of the year were also given an opportunity to pick up their punch card that can be used at the Business of the Month. Please reach out to your child's counselor if you have any questions regarding Renaissance.
Gold:
Qualifications:
Year Long Qualification from previous school year
3.75 GPA or higher (all As) from previous school year
No disciplinary referrals from previous school year
No tardy detentions from previous school year
9 or fewer absences from school from previous school year
Rewards:
10% Discount at Eagles Landing
Business of the Month discounts
Free Admission to all Hudsonville Athletics events (HS and MS)
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Blue:
Qualifications:
Qualification from previous quarter
3.5 GPA or higher (B+ or higher) from previous quarter
Or 0.5 GPA increase from previous quarter in same academic year
No disciplinary referrals from previous quarter
No tardy detentions from previous quarter
6 or fewer absences from school from previous quarter
Rewards:
5% Discount at Eagles Landing
$1 Admission to all Hudsonville Athletics events (HS and MS)
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Athletics
Athletics
Come out and support our Eagle athletes! All Middle School Winter 1 Sports Schedules can be found at: https://hudsonvilleathletics.com/
Jon VanSlyke - BMS Athletic Director: jvansly@hpseagles.net
Juli Smies - Athletic Secretary: jsmies@hpseagles.net
Food Service Update
Food Service Update
Breakfasts and Lunches will be FREE to all students for the 2025-2026 school year. We encourage any family to apply for Free & Reduced Meals and other additional Child Nutrition and Educational Benefits. Click here to complete the application. There is important student support funding that HPS receives that is tied to approved applications. Approved applications also ensure that families receive any and all discounts related to Athletics, Technology, Testing, Summer School, Home Internet, etc.
To receive any potential discounts, you MUST return THIS FORM to Food Service. You can visit our website at www.jenhudfood.org to find links to menus and more information about School Meals.
Contact Food Service at foodservice@hpseagles.net or at (616) 457-2400 if you need assistance with anything related to meal service.
Additional Parent Volunteer Opportunities
Additional Parent Volunteer Opportunities
Parents of Baldwin Street Middle School students! We need your partnership in many different ways during the school year. Opportunities include regular Copy Parent, volunteer during school day as needed, Activities, Library, and Others.
***All parent volunteers are required to have a background check on file. This includes Parent Chaperones that attend field trips throughout the school year. Please fill out our online "Volunteer Background Check Form" on the BMS website.
Please contact Jayme Santana or call the office at (616) 669-7750 if you are interested in helping out.
Community Resources
Community Resources
Hudsonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including in admission and employment. https://www.hudsonvillepublicschools.org/about/civil-rights-compliance
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