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March 31, 2023

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REMINDER – NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, MARCH 31ST – FRIDAY, APRIL 7TH

We look forward to school resuming on Monday, April 10th

FUN AT THE PUBLIC MUSEUM

Our middle school students had the opportunity to visit The Grand Rapids Public Museum on Tuesday to participate in the Investigate Grand River Program! So much fun investigating objects from the museum’s collection as well as visiting all of the other amazing exhibits!

REMINDER – TESTING WEEK AFTER BREAK! 8TH – 11TH GRADERS – PLEASE NOTE THE ADDRESS CORRECTION!

HUNGRY HOWIE’S & BIGGBY FUNDRAISER INFORMATION

https://icademyglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Biggby-Hungry-Howies-Fundraiser-2023-iCademy.pdf

Your kiddos should have already shared this information with you so hopefully, it’s a repeat! We have started our final fundraiser for the year. Your student can participate in selling these coupon sheets to raise money for their Capstone opportunities to Camp Pendalouan, Washington DC and Puerto Rico or for any opportunities offered in future years. Coupon sheets are $25 each, with $12.50 going to your student traveler. They are good at 100’s of locations across Michigan and are worth over $200 each. Please see the attached documents for more information. Questions can be directed to Ms. Jody

LIVE LOCALLY? STORYWALK IN DOWNTOWN ZEELAND – APRIL 15TH, 1-5PM

Save the Date for an exciting, literacy-based StoryWalk adventure with your child. On Saturday, a month-long installation of “I Got the Rhythm” by Connie Schofield-Morrison begins in downtown Zeeland with special activities taking place from 1-5 PM.

Begin your journey at the Howard Miller Library to access resources and engaging activities free of charge for children. Performing arts from both ZPS and ZCS will provide child-friendly entertainment, and free ice cream will be given out near the splash pad. 

ZPS is proud to partner with Corewell Health, Zeeland Christian School, Outdoor Discovery Center, Hope Discovery ABA, and the City of Zeeland for this interactive learning experience. Contact bnavetta@zps.org with questions. 

LIVE LOCALLY? PARENTING WORKSHOP AVAILABLE

HEALTH CAREERS EXPO

Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at the Kent Career Technical Center

Meet local healthcare employers to learn more about career options and how they hire at this informal event.

Sponsored by the West Michigan Health Careers Council and Kent ISD’s Workforce Development team

Mark your Calendars! More information coming soon!

Questions, contact workforce@kentisd.org