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Fall 2012

Vol. 12

Issue 1

www.WeAreGR.com

WEAREGR GRPS and the City of Grand Rapids Take Partnership to a New Level
West Michigan is known for creating long-lasting, collaborative partnerships to accomplish goals that otherwise seem unattainable. Grand Rapids Public Schools and the City of Grand Rapids have worked together on many fronts to produce excellent results. We are pleased to bring you the inaugural edition of We Are GR a newspaper, website, and social media designed to significantly expand communications with City residents while at the same time saving taxpayer dollars. We Are GR demonstrates the energy and creativity displayed by the leadership of Grand Rapids Public Schools and the City of Grand Rapids. This new communications initiative replaces the Grand Rapids Public Schools Highlights as well as the City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Guide with the We Are GR newspaper. The We Are GR newspaper will be printed and distributed to every business and household in the City of Grand Rapids three times a year to start (Fall, Winter, Spring). With the help and support of our sponsors, our goal is to not only bring this publication to you tax free but also to expand it to four times a year. In addition to the We Are GR newspaper, we have launched a website (www.WeAreGR.com), Facebook and Twitter that will include frequent updates with news and information about daily, weekly, and monthly happenings. Readers will be able to read about GRPS programs affecting our communitys children, the Citys initiatives related to transformation and City services, and new partnership opportunities between Grand Rapids Public Schools and the City. We believe that this expanded partnership between GRPS and the City of Grand Rapids is further evidence of the out-of-the-box approach both our organizations are taking to maintain, expand and improve services, while also reducing costs and expenses. If you have ideas or stories you would like to share to be featured on We Are GR, please do not hesitate to send us your thoughts at communications@grps.org. Sincerely,

Inside this Issue:

Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6-7 Page 8-9 Page 10-11 Page 12 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 GRPS State Budget Wins les School Orientation Schedu Briefs Teacher of the Year / News Briefs Directory/Bell Times / News Facilities / Academic Calend Nutrition / Involved Parent Transportation Fall Sports Reminders Adult Education grams Preschool/Kindergarten Pro ar

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Four Grand Rapids High Schools Ranked Among Countys 10 Best

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City, Creston, Ottawa and Central High Schools Rank in Top 10 Kent County Schools; Outperform East Grand Rapids and Forest Hills Schools in Mackinac Center Report Card
A study released on July 19, 2012 by the Mackinac Center painted a bright picture of nearly all Grand Rapids Public Schools high schools. The first of its kind study created a system by which all public high schools could be more accurately compared as apples to apples than the traditional method of looking at test scores alone. Education research consistently shows that socioeconomic factors have a significant impact on standardized test results, said Michael Van Beek, Report Card - Continued on page 3

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When: Tuesday, August 21* | 3-7 p.m. Where: John Ball Park, 1300 Fulton St. W, Grand Rapids Cost: Admission is FREE!
*Rain date is August 22

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INFORMATION ON SCHOOLS & SERVICES

John Ball Zoo

Two-for-Tuesday

Puchase one full-price admission to John Ball Zoo and receive a second FREE!

(of equal or lesser value). Valid 5:30-8 pm, Aug. 21 only.

Admission to the zoo is a separate fee not included in the GRPS Back to School Celebration Event. JUMP passes are not valid for zoo admission during this event because the GRPS Back to School Celebration is a special event at John Ball Zoo this evening

NEWS

OUR PLEDGE TO RAYMOND

As a University of Michigan neuroscience student, Raymonds dream to put his strong academic record to work as a pharmacist is coming true.
Our increasing aid to undergraduates enables many U-M students to pay less today than they would have in 2004. Even better, U-M resident undergrads had reduced need for student loans last year, thanks to $188 million in University grants and scholarships. Were making Raymonds path from Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School to the pharmacy possible, and affordable. Our commitment to help Grand Rapids students like Raymond pay for college and become the Leaders and Best has never been stronger. In fact, we cover 100% of tuition costs for most resident students from families earning $60,000 or less, and a substantial portion of their other college expenses.

Meaningful financial aid. Thats the Michigan Difference.

Raymond Jackson Jr., U-M Class of 2013, recipient of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Susan J. Allen and Herbert E. Boynton scholarships.

GRPS Applauds Grand Rapids Lawmakers for State Budget Wins

Greater Grand Rapids is fortunate to We are grateful for the heavy lifting have a delegation of state lawmakers our Grand Rapids area lawmakers did who recognized the adverse impact and appreciate that the Snyder Adminthe proposed budget had on GRPS istration, their legislative leaders and students and went to bat for us, said colleagues listened, understood, and Jon OConnor, Chair, Board Legtook action. Representatives Brandon islative Committee. Senator Dave The district targeted four issues in parDillon, for working to help us provide Hildenbrand and Representative Roy ticular: 1) the unintended consequence flexibility in the use of 31A funds, and Schmidt were instrumental in securing of the proposed all day Kindergarten Ken Yonker and Pete MacGregor for funding formula; 2) the proposed elim- the support of their legislative leadtheir work on the Kindergarten issue ership and votes of their respective colination of Small Class Size categorical also deserve special recognition for funding; 3) the proposed elimination of leagues, with Schmidt really earning the all day Kindergarten solution. Rep. their efforts in helping GRPS. We special education itinerant reimburselook forward to our continued work Lisa Lyons Posthumus also played ment; and 4) more flexibility to use with them. We were very aggressive a critical role in explaining why the 31A dollars at the secondary level to in our advocacy efforts and that wont losses would financially devastate the reduce class sizes. The all day Kinderstop when the budget is approved. district. garten formula would have cost GRPS We will be relentless in our efforts to $3.3 million, Small Class Size elimina- While GRPS may have dodged a $5.3 raise awareness about urban public tion $2 million, and special education million budget hit, the district is still itinerant as much as $1 million. education issues, the complicated and reeling from the $470 per pupil fundunfunded federal mandates, and how ing cut approved last year plus the Based on the conference committee GRPS has aggressively tackled our elimination of a number of categorireport approved this summer, Grand financial and academic challenges, Rapids area lawmakers batted 1000 for cal grants that were targeted for high Grand Rapids Public Schools. poverty, high needs students. said OConnor. GRPS credited Grand Rapids area lawmakers, particularly Senator Dave Hildenbrand and Rep. Roy Schmidt, for some important state budget wins that helped the district to avoid more than $5.3 million in budget cuts.

Report Card

Continued from page 1 the Centers director of education policy and a coauthor of the report card. This is the first-of-its-kind attempt in Michigan to take this reality into account, and it helps us identify outstanding schools that by most measures would appear mediocre. The study compared four years of Michigan Merit Exam and ACT scores, while taking into account the percentage of students who qualified for free and reduced lunch. Each school was assigned a Context and Performance (CAP) score, with 100 being average.

The results for Grand Rapids were overwhelmingly positive. City High had the highest score in the state for schools that use a selective admissions policy. According to the report, three other Grand Rapids high schools Creston, Central and Ottawa Hills were among the countys 10 best and outscored nearby East Grand Rapids High School and all three Forest Hills high schools.

Headlines Around the District

Council of Neighbors make a difference in the community.

MLK Crowned Co-Ed Soccer Champs Harrison Park Named Outstanding Community Ally
Harrison Park recently received the Outstanding Community Ally award from Grand Valley State University. Harrison Park has helped Grand Valley State University to create many service events and opportunities for Grand Valley students to participate in ongoing service as Schools of Hope volunteer readers, tutors, student mentors, and teaching assistants. The Martin Luther King Jr. Soaring Eagles were crowned the coed soccer champions of the spring after defeating the UPrep/Montessori team in the finals. Final score: 1-0.

Tomorrow: A Town Hall on Community Engagement in Education at Ottawa Hills High School on May 17th. The Town Hall highlighted Together for Tomorrow, a national initiative to spotlight and foster partnerships among schools, families, national service programs, and community-based organizations in order to propel improvement of lowest-performing schools.

Palmer Received Safe Route Grant

The Michigan Department of Transportation granted $108,850 in funding for the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program for Palmer Elementary School. Palmer and the City of Grand Rapids will install LED countdown signals, speed bumps, a pedestrian island, improve crosswalks, and educate students and families.

Ottawa Hills Student Named Best and Brightest

Ottawa Hills High School senior Herbert Slate was selected as a runner-up in the Detroit News Best and Brightest Outstanding Graduates 2012 in the Against all Odds category. Herbert was initially in Physical or Otherwise Health Impaired (POHI) classes. When he began high school, he enrolled in general education classes and excelled to earn the distinction of top male graduate of the Ottawa Hills High School class of 2012.

Student Coordinated Locks of Love Donations

North Park student Celeste Losers hard work in recruiting donations paid off when she and eight others donated their hair for Locks of Love. Celeste was joined by her mom, younger sister, teacher, and classmates. There was much oohing and aahing as each person left the hairstylists chair sporting a fabulous new haircut.

Superintendent and Principal Honored by East Hills

Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal and Congress Elementary Principal Bridget Cheney received the Women of East Hills Award. They were honored because of their strong leadership and the ways they have helped East Hills

GRPS Visited by U.S. Dept. of Ed. for Town Hall

The U.S. Department of Education, the Corporation for National and Community Service, and the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships held Together for

SCHEDULES
n Orientatio Schedules
2012-2013
Aug. 21, 9 a.m., 9th grade 11 a.m., 8th grade 1 p.m., make-up 6 p.m., 7th grade Aug. 27, 9 a.m., make-up Aug. 22, 9-11 a.m., 1-3 p.m., & 5:30-7:30 p.m., 10th, 11th & 12 grades Aug. 23, 9-11 a.m., 1-3 p.m., & 5:30-7:30 p.m., 9th grade Aug. 24, 9-11 a.m., 1:30-3:30 p.m. make-up Aug. 21, 10-noon - all students Aug. 22, 10-noon - all students Aug. 23, 4-6 p.m. - all students

City Middle/High contd

Grand Rapids Public Schools

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FALL 2012

Creston HS

Elementary Schools (K-5)

Sept. 13, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 20, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 7, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 20, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 30, 5-7 p.m.

Elem/Middle Schools (K-8)

Aug. 29, 6-7:30 p.m.

Brookside Buchanan

CA Frost Environmental Science Harrison Park

Gerald R. Ford Middle School

Aug. 29, 5:30- 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22, 9-3 p.m. Aug. 23, 9-3 p.m.

Campau Park Campus

Martin Luther King JR Academy

Cesar E. Chavez Coit Creative Arts Academy Congress Covell

Aug. 30, 5-7:30 p.m.

Sherwood Park Global Studies Southwest Community Campus

Aug. 28, 5:30-7 p.m. - Coit Park Aug. 22, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 29, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 8, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 13, 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 23, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 6, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 29 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 29 5-7 p.m. Aug. 29, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 28, 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 20, 5-7 p.m.

Aug. 21, 11a.m & 6:00 p.m. 6-8th grade mandatory Aug. 22, 11 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 6-8th grade mandatory

Aug. 6, 9-11 a.m. & 1-3 p.m. 10-12th graders Aug. 7, 9-11 a.m. & 1-3 p.m. 9th graders Aug. 9, 9-11 a.m., 9th grade make-up 1-3 p.m., 9th grade make-up 5-7 p.m., 10-12th grade make-up Aug. 16, 3 p.m., fall athletes only Aug. 21, 9-4 p.m., 10th-12th grade Aug. 22, 9-4 p.m., 10th-12th grade Aug. 23, 9-3 p.m., 9th grade Aug. 20, 1 p.m. & 5:30 p.m., 6th grade & new students Aug. 21, 9 a.m., 6th grade & new students Aug. 22, 1-6:30 p.m., returning students Aug. 23, noon-5 p.m., returning students Aug. 21, 22 & 23, TBA

GR Montessori

Grand Rapids Board of Education 2012-2013 Senita Lenear, President Tony Baker, PhD, Vice President Wendy Falb PhD, Treasurer Jane Gietzen, Secretary Raynard Ross Monica Randles, M.D. Jon OConnor Maureen Slade Rev. Kenneth W. Hoskins Teresa Weatherall Neal Superintendent of Schools
Equal Opportunity Institution: Grand Rapids Public Schools, as an Equal Opportunity Institution, complies with federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment, including Title IV and Title VII (with amendments) of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 as amended 38 USC 20-12 and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. It is the policy of the school board that no person, on the basis of race, sex, height, weight, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, shall be discriminated against in educational programs and activities, employment and admission. The Districts Civil Rights Compliance Officer is Larry Johnson. Mr. Johnson may be contacted at 1331 Franklin S.E., P.O. 117, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0117 or (616) 819-2035. Title IX Annual Athletics Compliance Report: Grand Rapids Public Schools is committed to securing athletic equity and provides annual Title IX reporting to the athletes and parents in an effort to bring increased attention and resources towards ensuring that gender equity as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments for 1972. Grand Rapids Public Schools annual report is available at www.grps.org. To comply with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Parents Right-To-Know, parents may request information regarding the professional qualifications of the students classroom teachers. Please contact Micky Savage, Director of Human Resources, in Human Resources via e-mail (savagem@grps.org) or at (616) 819-2028.

Ottawa HS

Middle & High Schools

Aug. 14, 9 a.m. or 4 p.m. - 6th graders Aug. 15, 10 a.m. or 4 p.m. - 7th graders Aug. 16, 10 a.m. or 4 p.m. - 8th graders Aug. 20, 1 p.m. - make-up all grades Aug. 23, 5 p.m. - make-up all grades Aug. 28, TBA Aug. 21, 9 a.m. Aug. 22, 6 p.m. Aug. 23, 1 p.m. TBA

Alger Middle School

Riverside Middle School

Dickinson

East Leonard

Ken-O-Sha Park Kent Hills

Blandford

Burton Middle School

Southeast Career Pathways Union HS

Mulick Park

North Park Palmer

Center for Economicology Central HS - School of Health, Science, and Technology

Shawmut Hills

Shawnee Math, Science, Tech Sibley

Aug. 6, 9-11 a.m. & 1-3 p.m. 10-12th graders Aug. 7, 9-11 a.m. & 1-3 p.m. 9th graders Aug. 9, 9-11 a.m., 9th grade make-up 1-3 p.m., 9th grade make-up 5-7 p.m., 10-12th grade make-up Aug. 20, 9 a.m., 12th grade 11 a.m., 11th grade 1 p.m., 10th grade

Aug. 6, 9-11 a.m. & 1-4 p.m. 10th-12th grade Aug. 7, 11-1 p.m. & 2-6 p.m. 10th-12th grade Aug. 8, 9-11 a.m., 1-3 p.m., 4-6 p.m. 9th grade & new students Aug. 30, 11-1 p.m., 4-6 p.m., make-up Aug. 21, TBA Aug. 30, TBA

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FALL 2012

University Prep Academy

Elem/Middle Schools (K-6)

TBA

City Middle/High

Aug. 13-14, 3-5 p.m. Aug. 15, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 27, TBA

Westwood Middle School

Zoo

Aberdeen

GRPS Teacher Named Michigan Teacher of the Year

for Grand Rapids Public Schools. Ms. Kenyon exemplifies what we know our teachers do day in and day out to support student achievement. GRPS is fortunate to have a larger number of teachers, principals, and support staff, like Ms. Kenyon, who go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure all children can reach their full potential. Ms. Kenyon declared at a very young age that she was going to be a teacher, having been influenced by her father, a 37 year science teacher. There was no other career interest for her. As a kid, Bobbi Jo set up classrooms to teach family, friends, and the neighborhood kids about science. Her goal was to inspire students, just like her father, by taking advantage of every opportunity possible to play the role of a teacher. Ms. Kenyon graduated from Cadillac High School with a 3.99 GPA and was offered various scholarships to enter into programs such as engineering or medicine, but for her, teaching was her calling. Ms. Kenyon calls teaching, not a job for me, but a way of life. She thrives on being able to help others through teaching and loves to hear students say to her, I love your class. Teaching and learning are the essence of Bobbi Jo Kenyon, who just finished her 16th year of teaching, 14 years of which have been at Ottawa Hills High School, and she is still very seriously dedicated to the profession. She is passionate about her work every day and continues to strive and push herself through educational programs, teacher blogs, and professional development opportunities. She is a teacher-leader at Ottawa Hills, having been a Co-Chair of the Science Department and Instructional Leadership Team and currently facilitates the work of the New Teacher Training Program. Ms. Kenyon knows that she makes a difference every day in the lives of her students at Ottawa Hills High School and believes to the core that the students she serves deserve to have a great teacher. Ms. Kenyon is a graduate of Central Michigan University and has a Masters Degree from Grand Valley State University. Bobbi Jo is the daughter of Robert and Jennie Bray. Some of the duties of the MTOY include: serving as an ambassador for Michigan teachers; giving inspiring keynote addresses and leading professional development sessions; being a role model for innovation in education; learning about the Michigan Department of Education and meeting with management staff; serving the State Board of Education by attending meetings, providing a monthly report, and representing teachers in policy discussions; serving as a positive spokesperson; maintaining a blog; and attending the National Teacher of the Year Conference.

Bobbi Jo Kenyon, an Ottawa Hills High School biology teacher, was named Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY) in an announcement by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mike Flanagan on May 17. The announcement was made during an all school assembly at Ottawa Hills High School. On behalf of the Grand Rapids Board of Education, our entire district, and the Grand Rapids community, I want to congratulate and thank Ms. Bobbi Jo Kenyon for being the best of the best!, said Teresa Weatherall Neal, Superintendent

GRPS Joins Kent ISD and Area Schools to Offer New Hybrid School Option
A new way to complete high school using a combination of online and face-toface learning opens in September for students across Kent ISD. Created by the Superintendents of area schools and Kent ISD, this new school offers a flexible schedule, engaging classes that meet local and state standards, and a system of student support featuring Michigan-certified teachers. A huge advantage of this program is the local diploma students earn, which is important to area employers and colleges. This hybrid school will be available in two versions, one for general high school students called MySchool@Kent, with a Learning Lab on the Kent ISD campus. The web address is MySchoolatKent.net. This school offers career exploration, academic help and coaching from actual teachers both online and in a caf-style environment. Students come to the Learning Lab at least twice a week, but can learn anywhere, anytime, thanks to a laptop with a wireless card. The other version of the hybrid school is for at-risk or expelled students, and those who have dropped out but would like to finish their high school education. Called SuccessLink, this program offers a second chance for students who really need one. The web address is SuccessLinkKent.net. Typically, these students are referred to the program by a local agency, caseworker, the courts or a school district. Extensive support and assistance is provided to students in community program locations, also by actual teachers. An online instructor also works with every student on at least a weekly basis. More information on these options is available through the websites and by contacting Kent ISD at 616.365.2312.

MOVING COMMUNITY FORWARD

Wherever life takes you in the Grand Rapids metro area, The Rapid has an easy, low-cost way to get you there. For more information visit www.ridetherapid.org.

DIRECTORY / BELL TIMES

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Elementary Schools
ABERDEEN ELEMENTARY 928 Aberdeen NE, 49505 616.819.2868 BROOKSIDE ELEMENTARY 2505 Madison SE, 49507 616.819.2242 BUCHANAN ELEMENTARY 1775 Buchanan SW, 49507 616.819.2252 BURTON ELEMENTARY 2133 Buchanan SW, 49507 616.819.2262 CAMPAU PARK ELEMENTARY 50 Antoine SW 49507 616.819.2290 CAMPUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 710 Benjamin SE, 49506 616.819.3525 CESAR E CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY 1205 Grandville Ave. SW, 49503 616.819.2560 CONGRESS ELEMENTARY 940 Baldwin SE, 49506 616.819.2201 COVELL ELEMENTARY 1417 Covell NW, 49504 616.819.2411 DICKINSON ELEMENTARY 448 Dickinson SE, 49507 616.819.2505 EAST LEONARD ELEMENTARY 410 Barnett NE 49503 616.819.2525 KEN-O-SHA PARK ELEMENTARY 1353 Van Auken SE, 49508 616.819.2696 KENT HILLS ELEMENTARY 1445 Emerald NE, 49505 616.819.2727 MULICK PARK ELEMENTARY 1761 Rosewood SE, 49506 616.819.2810 NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY 3375 Cheney NE, 49505 616.819.2848 PALMER ELEMENTARY 309 Palmer NE, 49505 616.819.2929 SHAWMUT HILLS ELEMENTARY 2550 Burritt NW, 49504 616.819.3055 SIBLEY ELEMENTARY 943 Sibley NW, 49504 616.819.3100

Theme/K8 Schools
BLANDFORD SCHOOL 3143 Milo NW, 49544 616.819.2555 C A FROST ENVIR. SCI. ACADEMY 1460 Laughlin NW, 49504 616.819.2550 CENTER for ECONOMICOLOGY@CITY 1400 Fuller Ave NE, 49505 616.819.2380 CITY HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL 1400 Fuller NE, 49505 616.819.2380 COIT CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY 617 Coit NE, 49503 616.819.2390 GR MONTESSORI Pre K-6 (K-8 bell times) 159 College NE, 49503 616.819.2922 GR MONTESSORI 7-12 grades (9-12 bell times) 421 Fountain NE, 49503 616.819.2310 HARRISON PARK K-8 1440 Davis NW, 49504 616.819.2565 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 645 Logan St. SE, 49503 616.819.2600 NORTH PARK MONTESSORI ACADEMY 3375 Cheney NE, 49505 616.819.2848 SHAWNEE SCIENCE, MATH & TECH ACADEMY 2036 Chesaning SE, 49506 616.819.3062 SHERWOOD PARK GLOBAL STUDIES ACADEMY 3859 Chamberlain SE, 49508 616.819.3095 SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY CAMPUS 801 Oakland SW, 49503 616.819.2947 ZOO SCHOOL 1300 W. Fulton NW, 49504 616.819.3344

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High Schools High Schools

CRESTON HIGH SCHOOL 1720 Plainfield NE, 49505 616.819.2424 OTTAWA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL 2055 Rosewood SE, 49506 616.819.2900 UNION HIGH SCHOOL 1800 Tremont Blvd. NW 616.819.3160

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Middle Schools
ALGER MIDDLE SCHOOL 921 Alger SE, 49507 616.819.6200 BURTON MIDDLE SCHOOL 2133 Buchanan Ave SW, 49507 616.819.2269 GERALD R. FORD MIDDLE SCHOOL 851 Madison SE, 49507 616.819.2640 RIVERSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL 265 Eleanor NE, 49505 616.819.2969 WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL 1525 Mount Mercy NW, 49504 616.819.3322

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Centers of Innovation Centers of Innovation

SCHOOL OF HEALTH, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY@CENTRAL 421 Fountain NE, 49503 616.819.2310 GRAPCEP/ENGINEERING & BIOMEDICAL SCHOOL@CRESTON 1720 Plainfield NE, 49505 616.819.2424 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, LEADERSHIP & ENTREPRENEURSHIP@OTTAWA HILLS 2055 Rosewood SE, 49506 616.819.2900 ACADEMY FOR DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION @UNION 1800 Tremont Blvd. NW, 49504 616.819.3160 GRAND RAPIDS UNIVERSITY PREP ACADEMY 111 College NE, 49503 616.819.1010

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Have a question or concern about the Grand Rapids Public Schools?

Action Line is a 24-hour answering service designed to handle calls that come in around the clock.

Call the GRPS Action Line at 616.819.2500

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Times subject to change.

Student Success Centers/Alt Ed.

SOUTHEAST CAREER PATHWAYS CENTER 1356 Jefferson SE, 49507 616.819.2666

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Special Education
KENT ED. CENTER BELTLINE HIGH 1606 Leffingwell Ave. NE 49525 616.365.2357 KENT ED. CENTER MAYFIELD MIDDLE 225 Mayfield NE, 49503 616.819.2710 KENT ED. CENTER OAKLEIGH ELEMENTARY 2223 Gordon NW, 49504 616.819.2717 KENT VOCATIONAL OPTIONS/CBOT 864 Crahen Rd. NE, 49525 616.819.2740 LINCOLN DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER 862 Crahen Rd. NE, 49525 616.819.2750 LINCOLN SCHOOL 860 Crahen Rd. NE, 49545 616.819.2762 PINE GROVE 2101 52nd St. SW, Wyoming, 49519 616.819.6466 SHAWNEE ORAL/DEAF PROGRAM 2036 Chesaning SE, 49506 616.819.3070 VISUALLY IMPAIRED PROGRAM 2036 Chesaning Dr., SE, 49506 616.819.2762

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Early Childhood Centers

KEN-O-SHA@CAMPUS 1326 Thomas SE, 49506 616.819.3522 KEN-O-SHA@VAN AUKEN 1353 VanAuken SE, 49508 616.819.2685 KEN-O-SHA@WELLERWOOD 800 Wellerwood NE, 49505 616.819.3683 RIDGEMOOR EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 2555 Inverness SE, 49506 616.819.2950 W. LEONARD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 1351 Leonard NW, 49504 616.819.3195 ECSE GSRP ECSE ECSE GSRP ECSE GSRP ECSE GSRP

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More Headlines Around the District

Creston Robotics Team Rumbled Over Competition Students Crowned Top Thinkers in National Academic Games
Eight City High Middle students competed and placed in the Academic Games Leagues of America National Tournament in Wheeling, West Virginia in May. The team was coached by parent Amy Bronkema and sponsored by parent Deb Scherphorn. The Academic Games are a series of games designed to test students knowledge in math, English, social studies, & logic. rated by Grand Valley State University. Pictures of staff and students faces are on cartoon bodies that represent education and careers. After the hallway unveiling, students attended an assembly with GVSU President Thomas Haas. School and in our Community, with a visit from Senator Dave Hildenbrand who read a book and shared information with students about our great state of Michigan.

KEC Mayfield Students Artwork Displayed in State Show

Ridez, a student at KEC Mayfield Middle School, was honored to have his mixed media piece selected for the state juried show of the Michigan Art Education Association. His piece was first accepted at a regional show and then the state show. His artwork was displayed in Lansing.

MLK and FUMC Celebrated 20 Year Partnership

In April, First United Methodist Church (FUMC) celebrated 20 years of partnership with Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Academy. Volunteers and supporters were recognized at the event, and tours and refreshments were provided. In addition to tutoring, FUMC encourages each students success by sponsoring numerous field trips and enrichment activities and supporting teachers.

Team 904, Creston High Schools FIRST Robotics team, competed at both the district and state levels this spring in Rebound Rumble. Through this competition and the projects surrounding it, students learned the real world skills of mechanical and electrical engineering, computer aided drafting, web site design, and animation. The team placed 30th in the state.

David Lyons Named My Favorite Teacher

David Lyons, who has taught at Creston High School for 19 years and is a Creston Alum, was selected as WZZMs My Favorite Teacher for the month of April. Mr. Lyons was actually nominated by three separate students, which is a testament to how highly regarded he is by his students.

Two Teachers Named Cool Teachers by WGVU

Kim Bradford, a Creston High School teacher in an ASD classroom, and Patricia ONeill, kindergarten teacher at Kent Hills Elementary were recipients of the WGVU Cool Teacher award. Both classes received a pizza party from WGVU to celebrate the award.

Students Competed at State Solo and Ensemble

GRPS Students did very well in the Michigan State Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) State Solo & Ensemble Festival that was held in April. Seven soloists and two ensembles competed at the Festival.

Grant Recipients Celebrated

GRPS schools that received Good Classroom Mini Grants were celebrated at the annual Grand Rapids Community Foundation awards ceremony. 16 schools received grants, totaling over $100,000. Thank you Grand Rapids Community Foundation!

Harrison Park Students Surprised by New Hallway Dcor

On March 26, 2nd and 3rd grade Harrison Park students came into their hallway and discovered it had been redeco-

Senator Hildenbrand Visited Campau Park

On April 10, second grade students at Campau Park Elementary kicked off Earth day, Character Traits of Citizenship and Caring, and PBIS: PRIDE at

FACILITIES
and students were in attendance to celebrate the groundbreaking. Four UPrep students showcased some of their many talents by reading a poem, singing a song, and leading the crowd in a cheer. The new UPrep site is on South Division, between Logan and Buckley. The building is going up quickly thanks to contractor Owen Ames Kimballs hard work. 11th grade students will be in the new building this fall, with the rest of the school joining them the following fall. being Mayor Heartwell, our Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal, Board of Education President Senita Lenear, GRPS Board of Education members, Ellen Satterlee and Terri McCarthy from The Wege Foundation, Sara Vander Veen of Progressive AE, Tim Marcus of Rockford Construction and, of course, the Blandford students. The students were able to each shovel a scoop of dirt that would eventually become the base for their new school. Rockford Construction should have the new building completed by December this year, and the students will be moved into it following their winter break. for students. Once again, thank you to all the taxpayers who voted yes for Warm, Safe and Dry.

Groundbreakings, renovations, and more

UPrep Groundbreaking
University Prep Academy (UPrep) broke ground on their new building on June 13th. The state of the art facility will have over 53,000 square feet span-

Cafeteria Renovations for Southwest Community Campus

Southwest Community Campus is having its cafeteria renovated over the summer. Visser Brothers Construction is the contractor on the renovation. The project is expected to be completed before school starts, so the students will be greeted with a brand new cafeteria.

Warm, Safe and Dry Update

Four schools are receiving updates this summer thanks to the Warm, Safe and Dry campaign. East Leonard School will be having its water service replaced and a new circle drive will be built. New fire alarms will be installed at both Congress Elementary and the Fountain Campus, which houses Grand Rapids Montessori. Roof replacements at the Ottawa Hills High School auditorium and Congress Elementary are in the process of being re-bid. These school improvements will lead to a safer and more productive learning environment

Local First Policy

A new policy has been approved for local contracting and purchasing. The new GRPS Local First policy is aimed at supporting our local community and economy by offering discounts that will help local businesses be more competitive and affordable. It allows up to a 5% bid discount for local contractors located within the City of Grand Rapids. It can also apply to general contractors outside of the City of Grand Rapids as long as they have a prescribed amount of sub-contractors working within the city. This is great news for both GRPS and local contractors as the District is planning many renovations and improvements to its schools.

ning 3 floors. The lead donation for the building came from The Steve and Cindy Van Andel Foundation. Other major donors include Steelcase Foundation, Wege Foundation, and the Dan and Pam DeVos Foundation. The UPrep Board, Fundraising Committee, GRPS Board of Education, teachers, parents,

Blandford Groundbreaking
Blandford Schools groundbreaking ceremony for its new school building took place on May 9th. The ceremony was a huge success with key guests

Teresa Weatherall Neal Earns Near Perfect Evaluation from Grand Rapids Board of Education
The Grand Rapids Board of Education voted unanimously on June 18th to approve interim Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neals six month evaluation. The vote came after a rigorous evaluation that included six goal areas and a public survey of students, parents, staff, and the community. Following the evaluation vote, the Board agreed to remove the interim title and extend the full superintendency to Weatherall Neal. The Board also expressed their desire to extend a long term contract to Weatherall Neal and appointed three members Senita Lenear, Maureen Slade, and Tony Baker to develop the terms and conditions of the proposed contract. inclusive leadership has helped to restore faith and hope in the future of our district. The evaluation and action taken today just confirms the positive momentum and alignment that is occurring under Superintendent Weatherall Neals leadership, said Senita Lenear, president of the Grand Rapids Board of Education. Superintendent Weatherall Neal was not able to attend the Board meeting due to a family emergency. However, she issued the following statement: I am honored and humbled by the Boards support and endorsement of our work thus far. There is no doubt in my mind that we have the right team and are headed in the right direction. We have a lot of heavy lifting to do, but I am confident that this community is eager and ready for action that builds off the great things happening in GRPS.

The evaluation included six goal areas: Academic Achievement, Culture, Collaboration, Professional Development, Teresa Weatherall Neal has proven in Accountability, and Budgeting and just a few short months that she is in Finance. Out of 100 points, Neal earned fact the right person, at the right time. a near perfect 95 points. Her open, honest, transparent and

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Frequently Called Numbers
Information 616.819.2000 ACTION LINE 616.819.2500 Adult Education 616.819.2734 Alternative Education 616.819.3798 Athletics/Student Activities 616.819.2010 Board of Education 616.819.2197 Business Services 616.819.2070 Communications 616.819.2149 Community & Student Services 616.819.2150 Curriculum/Instruction 616.819.2005 Dean Transportation 616.819.3000 Early Childhood 616.819.2111 Elementary Office 616.819.2020 English Language Learners 616.819.2129 Facilities Planning & Mgmt. 616.819.3030 Fine Arts 616.819.2156 GED Testing & Preparation 616.819.3259 GRASP 616.819.2548 Homeless Program 616.819.2519 Human Resources 616.819.2022 LOOP/Loft After School 616.819.2165 Nutrition Services 616.819.2135 Organizational Learning 616.819.2340 Payroll/Retirement 616.819.2040 Public Safety/Security 616.819.2100 Secondary Office 616.819.2112 Shared Time 616.819.3200 Special Education 616.819.2185 Specially Funded Programs 616.819.2133 Student Adv. Foundation 616.988.5430 Student Information Systems 616.819.2152 Superintendent of Schools 616.819.2193 Title I 616.819.2133 Volunteers 616.819.2131 Youth Employment (WIA) 616.819.2679

2012-2013

Grand Rapids Public Schools

August 21 September 4 September 4-28 September 24 October 3 October 9-26 October 16 November 1 November 5 November 6 November 21 November 22-23 November 22 November 28 December 24-January 6 January 21 January 22-February 8 January 23-25 January 24-25 January 25 January 28 January 29 February 1 February 13 February 18 March 1 March 5-7 March 13 March 16 March 29 April 1-7 April 1 April 29-May 17 May 6-10 May 13-17 May 24 May 27 June 5-7 June 6-7 June 7

Back to School Celebration, John Ball Park, 3-7 p.m. First Day of School MAP Testing (K-11) (daily) LOOP/LOFT Afterschool Program Begins Count Day MEAP (3rd-9th grade students) College Fair, 12:30-2:00, Aquinas College Fieldhouse 1st College Application Due Date Records Day and Professional Development, NO SCHOOL Election Day/Conference Exchange Day, NO SCHOOL Conference Exchange Day, NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Holiday, DISTRICT CLOSED 20th Annual Turkey Trot School Choice Open House Winter Break MLK Day, NO SCHOOL MAP Testing (K-11) (daily) Secondary Exams, days for secondary students days for elementary students 1st Semester Ends Professional Development, NO SCHOOL School Choice Open House Theme Schools/Centers of Innovation Application Deadline Count Day Professional Development, NO SCHOOL FAFSA Due MME (11th & Some 12th Grade) Kindergarten Here I Come, Public Museum State of our Schools Good Friday, DISTRICT CLOSED Spring Break, NO SCHOOL Grand Rapids Community Foundation Scholarship Applications Due MAP Testing (K-11) (daily) AP Testing AP Testing Last day for Seniors Memorial Day, DISTRICT CLOSED Secondary Exams, days for secondary students days for elementary students Last Day of School/2nd Semester Ends

Note: Tentative calendar. Dates subject to change. Year Round School Calendar is available online at www.grps.org.

Its Back-to-School Time

Make sure your child is ready for class:

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NUTRITION

School Meals Do Make A Difference! Community Eligible Meals Come to GRPS

Grand Rapids Public Schools will be participating in a new USDA pilot program this fall to improve access to school meals. This innovative program allows schools in the Grand Rapids Public School System to offer breakfast, and lunch to every student free of charge. This pilot acknowledges the important role school meals play in supporting academic achievement. We all understand that class room performance is tied directly to students being prepared, mentally and physically. Breaking down the last remaining barriers to accessing healthy and nutritious breakfast and lunch at school will allow every student in GRPS to fuel their body for a more productive day of learning, says Paul Baumgartner. WE DO BREAKFAST! Dont miss out on the most important (and overlooked) meal of the day! Mornings are busy enough just getting out the door on time. Every GRPS school provides breakfast every school day for your convenience. Students need to be at their best in the morning. Getting a good nights sleep followed by a nutritious breakfast at school will provide your child with a great start to their learning day. Breakfast is available thirty minutes prior to the first hour bell. Volunteer Opportunities for Food Coaches We are continuing our successful food coach program in elementary cafeterias this fall and are looking for volunteers to join us for lunch. As any parent can tell you, it can be a challenge encouraging your child to try new foods and to eat their fruits and veggies! We invite staff and adult volunteers to become Cafeteria Mentors in selected elementary schools throughout GRPS. We will provide training opportunities for you and a free school meal on Wednesdays. Eat with our students and share your joy and enthusiasm for new foods and fresh fruits and veggies. Lets work together to keep our children well nourished and discover the joy of new food experiences! Employment Opportunities Too! Dont forget, our department is always looking for motivated and enthusiastic adults to work for the Nutrition Services Department. If you enjoy working with kids and are looking for part-time work during the school day at one of our school buildings, we have positions available for cafeteria aides and substitute cooks. For more information call our office at 819-2135 or go to www. grps.org for an online application. School Meal Support Services Application Schools will be distributing and collecting these extremely important applications during the back to school start-up this fall. The information you provide by completing this application will ensure that the many services GRPS provides on behalf of your child continue without interruption through the coming school year. Millions of additional dollars that provide supplemental services listed

below depend upon the information you provide to us in this application. Free breakfast and lunch for all students City bus passes that provide transportation for your GRPS high school students Free tutoring and afterschool programming for your child Extra teacher aides and much needed specialized staff for your childs classroom Additional classroom technology, computers and internet access College testing services, waivers of college application fees Field trip and special event opportunities for your child at their school Every completed application translates into much needed resources for our schools!

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Nutrition Services had great participation in this years District Breakfast Essay Contest, and the essays were very impressive. Congratulations to this years winners: Jonathon Deleon, 1st Grade, Congress; 2nd Grade, Cesar Chavez (unable to publish name per parent/guardian); Ella Carr, 3rd Grade, Grand Rapids Montessori; Jennifer Morales, 4th grade, Sibley; and Karina Sosa Parada, 5th Grade, Congress. Each winner received a brand new bike.

Pineapple and Asparagus Won Bracket Competition at Ford

Students at Gerald R. Ford Middle School tried new fruits and vegetables during the month of March and voted on which were their favorites in a March Madness style bracket competition. WZZM even got into the challenge and had on air personality Dave Kaechele, a self professed fruit and veggie avoider, try new foods.

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Involved Parent vs. Regular School Volunteer:

Whats the Difference?

The Involved Parent
Parental involvement is essential to a childs success. Research proves that students whose parents are actively engaged in their education are more motivated, have higher attendance rates, participate more in class, are more likely to complete homework, and are more likely to do better academically in school. in the District. Regularly is defined to mean that the volunteer assignment requires an individual to be in school or on school property or affiliated with a school program at least once per week or two or more times per month for two months or more (please note: there is no limit on how often a parent can come to school to interact with his/her own child; the restriction applies only to volunteer assignments); Any volunteer assignment which requires a volunteer to have direct oneon-one contact with students without the direct involvement or supervision of school district personnel; or Any volunteer who will be responsible for taking students off site. In order to ensure the safety and well being of all GRPS students, the Grand Rapids Board of Education policy #9230 requires that all volunteers are appropriately screened with a criminal background check. The results are strictly confidential. If the results of the criminal background check reveal that an individual has been convicted of a felony, then they are not allowed to become a regular, certified volunteer. However, those individuals may still be able to volunteer if they file an appeal and can demonstrate that they can safely volunteer in GRPS schools. Individuals who have been denied as a volunteer may file a written appeal within 60 days of receipt of the volunteer denial notice. The written appeal is submitted to Mr. Larry Johnson, Exec. Dir. of Public Safety and School Security (Grand Rapids Public Schools, P.O. Box 117, Grand Rapids, MI 495010117). Appeals will be determined by a committee of individuals appointed by the Superintendent and will be responded to, in writing, within 60 days of the appeal receipt. As can be expected, student safety is a top priority for the district. Even though some parents may not be eligible to be regular volunteers, they are welcomed, encouraged, and have the right to remain actively involved in their childs education. For more information about the districts volunteer rules and procedures, you can review the District Policy 9230 which is available at www.grps.org. Click About Us, then Board of Education and GRPS Policies and Rules.
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There are many simple and productive ways for parents to positively influence their childs performance and behavior at school and at home. Basic parent involvement includes, but is not limited to: Visiting your childs classroom Helping at athletic events Reviewing and checking homework on a daily basis Attending parent-teacher conferences, Parent Nights, and other school activities Attending extracurricular, athletic, and other school activities Maintaining contact and open communication with your childs teacher and principal Providing books, maps, globes, dictionaries, and other reference materials at home Participating in and assisting with parent workshops and other activities offered for parents, families, and children Serving on the Parent Teacher Association or Parent Advisory Committee Volunteering to help in the classroom, on field trips, or other school activities your child may be involved in It is important to note that there is a big difference between basic parent involvement and a parent becoming a regular school volunteer where they may be involved directly with children other than their own without the benefit of staff supervision. Parents have a right to be involved in their individual childs education. However, when a parent becomes a regular volunteer, they are also involved with children in the classroom or school other than their own. This is why the Grand Rapids Board of Education has established policies and procedures regarding regular volunteering. A regular volunteer as defined by the District in accordance with the Grand Rapids Board of Educations Volunteer Policy (#9230) is: A volunteer who volunteers regularly

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TRANSPORTATION
2012-2013 Transportation Information

Initial bus routes for Grand Rapids Public Schools elementary and middle school students will be posted at all elementary and middle school buildings on August 27th. High school students will continue to use public transportation. Parents/guardians of students attending special education programs will be called about transportation route information beginning Aug. 29th. Parents/guardians who do not receive a call should call their childs school. Beginning Saturday, August 25th students who are eligible for transportation will receive a letter indicating the specific bus stop and pick-up or dropoff times.

through their school. Parents/guardians wishing to submit new address information before August 10th should go to the Student Information Department at Library Building, located at the Reverend Lyman S. Parks Administration Offices (1331 Franklin Street S.E.). We can make that address change now! Please remember to bring proof of residency and identification.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSPORTATION:

limited transportation region of their school. Voluntary transfer students are not transported. Students may be required to walk onehalf mile to a bus stop. Eligible kindergarten students are transported with other elementary students at the beginning and end of the school day. Midday kindergarten transportation requires a parent/guardian present at the bus stop.

Transportation regions can vary for each theme school. Pick-up will be at an attendance area school within the specified region. Drop-off will be at a neighborhood address within that region. City Middle and Center for Economicology school students are transported in the A.M. from neighborhood bus stops within 1.5 miles of their home. In the P.M. students are transported to their neighborhood middle school and continue home on neighborhood attendance area busses. Blandford and Zoo school students will get picked up at comprehensive middle schools (Alger, Gerald R. Ford, Riverside or Westwood) in the A.M. and delivered to neighborhood bus stops within 1.5 miles of their home address in the P.M.

Elementary students must live more than one (1) mile from their neighborhood school. Middle school students must live more than one and one-half (1-1/2) miles IMPORTANT: Routes are adjusted as from their neighborhood school. needed throughout the school year to accommodate students needs. Parents Transportation is provided to theme and/or guardians are notified of changes school students within the specific,

THEME SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION:

Theme schools will continue to have limited transportation within regions of the city. See chart below. For additional information, please call Dean Transportation at 616-819-3000. In March 2003, the Board of Education approved the following plan to provide transportation for our theme schools.

Redefining the Classroom

THEME SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REGIONS ARE DEFINED BELOW: If your childs theme school is C.A. Frost Environmental Science Academy Coit Creative Arts Academy North Park Montessori
Your child will be picked up at one of these schools Campau, Campus, Congress, Covell, MLK, Harrison, Shawmut, Sibley Campau, Campus, Congress, East Leonard, Kent Hills, Harrison, MLK Aberdeen, Congress, East Leonard, Harrison, Kent Hills, North Park, Palmer Buchanan, Campau, Campus, Dickinson, Congress, MLK, Mulick Brookside, Campau, Campus, MLK, Ken-O-Sha, Mulick Buchanan, Burton Elementary, Brookside, Dickinson, Cesar E. Chavez, Ken-O-Sha Buchanan, Burton Elementary, Campau, Congress, East Leonard, Cesar E. Chavez, MLK, Dickinson, Sibley

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If your child lives within the attendance area of his/her theme school, and lives more than one (1) mile from the school, he/she will be picked up at a local pickup spot.

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The State of Grand Rapids Streets

Did you know that nearly two-thirds of the Citys streets are rated in poor condition? There are nearly 600 miles of streets within the Citys boundaries. The City also manages other infrastructure assets such as: 22 bridges; 64 miles of alleys; 1,134 miles of sidewalks; 4,800 intersections; over 62,000 trees; and approximately 20,000 street lights. On February 7, 2012 the Grand Rapids City Commission appointed 35 business, neighborhood and community leaders to the Sustainable Streets Tasks Force. The purpose of the Task Force is to identify sustainable solutions for the Citys street crisis. During recent community meetings, members of the Task Force provided key information as it relates to street conditions. This group found that nearly two-thirds of the citys 589 miles of streets are in poor condition; even more worrisome is that 72% of the citys Principal Arterials busy corridors that carry long-distance traffic are in poor condition. Without additional investment, 81% of city streets will be in poor condition within the next 3 years. The Task Force also analyzed current sources of investment in streets maintenance. Here a few things that you should know about current sources: The Citys General Operating Fund subsidy available for streets is zero dollars in Fiscal Year 2013. Federal Funds: ARRA/Stimulus monies have been exhausted. State Funds: Michigan Local Jobs Today monies have been exhausted. Local Funds: All matching dollars for grants are exhausted, all contingency dollars have been used for FY2011 and FY2012, Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) work is 95% complete, water and sewer work is declining. State Gas Tax has been set at 19 cents since 1997 and the federal excise tax on gas has been set at 18.4 cents with no increase for several years. If the Governors proposed Transportation package passes, it could mean an additional $6 million per year to the City. The City usually receives approximately $3 million per year in grants that must be matched dollar for dollar from City sources. There are no matching funds in City coffers for streets going forward to stretch taxpayer dollars. The Task Force recognizes that every $1 dollar invested in maintenance today saves $6 - $58 in future rehabilitation or reconstruction costs. Continuous investment to maintain the streets is necessary to save the public from greater costs in the future. Just to obtain 50% streets in good condition, approximately $11 million must be invested each year for the next 15 years. To obtain 90% good condition, investment levels would approach $30 million per year for the next 15 years. Deterioration of street conditions will accelerate if desperately needed preventative maintenance and investment does not occur. So, how can you help? The Task Force is asking the public to participate in the process by attending the Community Input Gatherings as they are scheduled. You can also engage by providing your comments on Facebook or email.

Task Force Schedule

February-May 2012: Task Force Research June 2012: Community Input Gathered July-August 2012: Review Alternatives September 2012: Envision the Future State October-November 2012: Community Input Gathered and Identify Resources November-December 2012: Develop Implementation Plan, Schedule, and Metrics December-January 2012-13: Inform Community of Findings For more information or to provide your comments, contact Nancy Meyer at 616-456-3318 or email at nmeyer@grcity.us. You can also join the Task Force on Facebook at SustainableStreetsGR.

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ATHLETICS
ship, teamwork, and working to their potential in the classroom as well as on the playing field. We encourage all of our students to participate in athletics and other student activities that will enrich their lives. The 3rd Annual Drum Game vs Creston is on August 25, 2012 at 3:00pm at Houseman Field. The Homecoming Game is October 5th vs Wayland at Houseman Field. Ottawa Hills Pride & TraditionGo Bengals! Contact the Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Department at 616-819-2879 or Marcus Harris, Athletic Director at harrismar@grps.org

Fall Sports
Union High School
Welcome back students! The Redhawk nation is growing and we will be a force to be reckoned with this fall. We have been working really hard this past spring and summer in the weight room with speed and agility workouts and in building each teams chemistry. We are excited about the new seasons. We know that in order to achieve our goals it takes commitment, hard work, and a positive attitude. Be a winner; be a Redhawk!

First Day of Practice C alendar

August 6 August 8 September 4 September 10 November 5 January 28 April 8 High School Football High School Cross Country, Vol leyball, Girls Golf, Boys Soccer, Girls Swimming , Boys Tennis Middle School Football Middle School Cross Country , Volleyball, Boys Soccer Middle School Competitive Che er, Swimming, Boys Basketball Middle School Bowling, Girls Basketball, Wrestling Middle School Baseball, Softba ll, Track and Field, Girls Soccer, Co-ed Soccer

2012-2013 Athletics

Creston High School

With the start of the 2012-13 seasons, the Polar Bears are looking forward to an exciting year of athletics. The new football season begins with the 3rd Annual Drum Game vs Ottawa Hills on August 25, 2012 at 3:00pm at Houseman Field. Crestons homecoming will be October 19 against Hopkins. The game will kickoff at 7:00pm at Houseman Field with the Homecoming Queen being crowned at halftime.

Please note: All dates are sub ject to change. Stay updated at www.grps.org/athletics or thro ugh your childs school athleti c director.

Middle School Athletics

To all middle school students and families, the Athletic Department would like to say Welcome back! We hope that you had an exciting summer and are ready for an eventful 2012-2013 school year. The Athletic Department will keep you as busy as you want to be with the 15 different sports we offer. There is a place for everyone on our teams whether you are a seasoned athlete or want to try your talents at something new. Visit the Middle School section of www.grps.org/athletics for all important middle school athletic information, dates, and sports offerings.

Want to get involved?

There are currently a number of ways you can volunteer within the Athletic Department: high school and middle school booster clubs, elementary coaches, and even special events and tournaments. Parent and community involvement plays a critical role in the academic growth and achievement of student athletes. GRPS encourages all parents to be engaged in their childs education, and numerous opportunities are available for both parents and community volunteers/organizations to get involved. You are also encouraged to contact a school directly and talk with the Parent Action Leader or Principal about what volunteer opportunities are available. Visit the GRPS athletics website www.grps.org/athletics

Ottawa Hills High School

The 2012-13 school year is fast approaching and your child has the opportunity to participate in athletics and represent Ottawa Hills High School. As the Ottawa Hills High School Athletic Director, I look forward to working with you and your child. Were looking forward to another exceptional school year here at Ottawa Hills High School. Athletics play a huge role in a students life. Athletics are an integral part of the educational process here at Ottawa Hills High School. We will strive to provide student athletes opportunities to compete in activities that emphasize sportsman-

Fall Athletic Staff:

Union HS
Cheerleading Cross Country Coach Stauffer 970-2336 Coach Droski 260-6658

Ottawa Hills HS
Brianne Gardner 821-3110 Paris Bell 422-2336

Creston HS
Athletic Office 819-2421 Brenda Hoskins 366-3398 Dan Ebright 608-2209 Charles Anderson 238-7644 Jim Fischer 450-5012 Glenroy Wilson 648-4007 Aaron Blaine 283-4787 Andrew Blaine 634-7937 Tom Harrison 322-9574 Cassandra Makonnen 329-2991

Make sure youre prepared.

Sports physicals required for all athletes

Each and every student athlete must have a physical dated on or after April 15, 2012 on le with the athletic ofce before participation with an athletic team may occur. Physicals are offered at each high school Health Center for $10. They are open from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Call for an appointment

Football Golf Soccer Swimming

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES: CRESTON: Call 776-5120 to make an appointment. OTTAWA HILLS: Physical day August 7th at 6:00 p.m., call 776-5110 UNION: Call 819-3168 for a physical appointment in August. MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETES:
Student-athletes in grades 6, 7, & 8. Keep checking the athletic website at grps.org/athletics for Sports Physical Night dates.

Coach Elliott 970-2336 Coach Roussey 291-0528 Coach Osborn 498-2683 Coach Bauer 363-3308

Chuck Ruffin 308-1051 John Vangessel 262-4198 Carlos Ree 293-8636 Alex Brinks 634-2044

Tennis Volleyball

Coach Bentley 723-5243 Coach Nieman 350-7363

Andre Posey 821-2393 Athletic Office 819-2879

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Adult & Community Education - Fall Program

Classes begin Mon. Sept. 11 at Beckwith School
2405 Leonard N.E., Grand Rapids, MI Registration Office: 616-819-2863 Main Office: 616-819-2734; ESL Office: 616-819-3253 The GED Testing Center is also at Beckwith. Please call for current information and testing times 819-3259. $35 per test (5 tests). $5 fee for all GED transcripts. Please make money order or cashiers check (only) payable to Grand Rapids Adult Education. No cash or personal checks accepted. Students enrolled in an Adult Education GED preparation class may test at a reduced fee. NOTE: Waivers must be presented to the GED Testing Center to verify persons status as a student.

FREE GED, High School Completion (HSC), Adult Basic Education (ABE) and ESL (English as a Second Language) Classes
Registration is on Thursday, August 30 at 8:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.. We will have it again on Tuesday, September 5 and Wednesday, September 6 at the following times: 8:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. All registration takes place at Beckwith School, 2405 Leonard St. NE.

You must have a valid picture ID with you at registration. The registration takes about 3 hours and we do not allow any children at registration. A person must be 20 years old by September 1, 2012 to participate in our program. We offer all levels of ESL, GED Preparation classes and High School Completion. We offer classes in the mornings Monday - Thursday and in the evenings Monday - Wednesday. Classes will be begin on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. For more information contact: GED Preparation (English only) - day

and evening classes, ABE classes. 20 yrs of age or older as of Sept. 1, 2012. Proof of age required. 616-819-2863 High School Completion Please bring high school transcript with you. 616-819-2734 English as a Second Language - ESL day and evening classes. Beginning, intermediate and advanced proficiency levels. 616-819-3253 or 616-819-2734 Must be: A non-high school graduate or GED holder 20 years of age on or before September 1, 2012. Proof of age required to enroll. FREE bus tickets available.

Program Offerings

Asbestos Plan Available

A copy of the Grand Rapids Public Schools management plan describing the presence of asbestos is in place in every school building. Asbestos is a building material that in the past was often used in building construction. Contact with some forms of asbestos has been found to be highly dangerous for both children and adults. Following the guidelines of the 1989 Asbestos Hazard Emergency Act, or AHERA, school districts nationwide began an effort to safely remove or contain asbestos in school buildings. The Grand Rapids Public Schools is in complete compliance with AHERA and, under the guidelines of this act, makes its asbestos plan available to the public. Interested citizens can stop by any of the districts schools to look over the plan, which includes information on the location and condition of asbestos materials and details how the district is managing these materials. Community members may also request a copy of the plan by writing the Grand Rapids Public Schools Facilities Management Department, 900 Union, N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. There is a cost involved in reproducing the document of approximately 15 cents per page. A copy will be sent out within 15 days.

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Highly Qualified Letter to Parents

It is the responsibility of the Grand Rapids Public Schools to inform parents about all teachers in the district who are not highly qualified under the definition of the federal No Child Left Behind law. The reason they are not highly qualified is due to the change in the state and federal requirements and/or the lack of credentialed staff in any one specific area of teaching. A highly qualified teacher is defined as a teacher that meets Michigans qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade level or subject area in which the teacher is providing instruction. The district is working closely with all teachers to make sure that the district reached 100% of highly qualified teaching staff by the end of the 2012-2013 school year. If you would like further information or have questions, please contact Micky Savage, Director of Human Resources, at 616-819-2028 or email at savagem@grps.org

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Preschool & Kindergarten Programs

Our Early Childhood Program is a place where students build a strong foundation for literacy and mathematical learning. We use a balanced, research-based curriculum based on Michigan Department of Education standards and offer the Great Start Readiness Program which is state-funded, tuition-free preschool that prepares children for kindergarten. Our preschool and kindergarten programs offer quiet and active work and play, as well as individualized and group activities. Children have opportunities to make decisions, solve problems, share, take turns, follow directions, listen, create, discover others and above all begin to love learning!

GRPS offers the largest selection of preschool and kindergarten programs in the region.
All but four of our elementary schools offer all day kindergarten. All day preschool is also available at ve sites. The Great Start Readiness Program is a FREE program for 4 year olds. Children must be 4 years old by December 1st and meet eligibility requirements. Each class is led by caring, certied teachers and teacher assistants trained in Early Childhood Education All locations serve nutritious snacks/meals
Year-Round School LOOP After School Language Center

Family must reside in the GRPS district and provide proof of residence (not a drivers
license; rather a utility bill or other document indicating your address)

Child must be 4 by December 1st and provide original birth certicate Child will need a current physical and upto-date immunization record Completion of enrollment application and provide proof of eligibility requirements

Family must reside in the GRPS district and provide proof of residence (not a drivers school-of-choice Child must be 5 by December 1st and provide an original birth certicate

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license; rather a utility bill or other document indicating your address) or be approved through

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KD - 1/2 Day

PK - 1/2 Day

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PK - All Day

Locations
Aberdeen Elementary Brookside Elementary Buchanan Elementary Burton Elementary CA Frost Environmental Science Acad. Campau Park Elementary Campus ECC Campus Elementary Cesar E. Chavez Elementary @Straight Coit Creative Arts Academy Congress Elementary Covell Elementary Dickinson Elementary East Leonard Elementary Grand Rapids Child Discovery Ctr Grand Rapids Montessori Harrison Park Elementary Ken-O-Sha Elementary Kent Hills Elementary Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Acad. Mulick Park Elementary North Park Elementary North Park Montessori Palmer Elementary Ridgemoor ECC Shawmut Hills Elementary Shawnee Math Science & Tech Acad. Sherwood Park Global Studies Acad. Sibley Elementary Southwest Community Campus Wellerwood ECC West Leonard ECC 928 Aberdeen Street NE 2505 Madison Avenue SE 1775 Buchanan Avenue SW 2133 Buchanan Avenue SW 1460 Laughlin Drive NW 50 Antione Street SW 1326 Thomas SE 710 Benajamin Avenue SE 2036 Chatham Street NW 617 Coit Avenue NE 940 Baldwin Street SE 1417 Covell Avenue NW 448 Dickinson Street SE 410 Barnett Street NE 640 5th Street NW 159 College Avenue NE 1440 Davis Avenue NW 1353 Van Auken Street SE 1445 Emerald Avenue NE 645 Logan Street SE 1761 Rosewood Avenue SE 3375 Cheney Avenue NE 3375 Cheney Avenue NE 309 Palmer Street NE 2555 Inverness Road SE 2550 Burritt Street NW 2036 Chesaning Drive SE 3859 Chamberlain Avenue SE 943 Sibley NW 801 Oakland Avenue SW 800 Wellerwood NE 1351 Leonard St. NW 819-2868 819-2242 819-2252 819-2262 819-2550 819-2290 819-3522 819-3525 819-3100 819-2390 819-2201 819-2411 819-2505 819-2525 459-0330 819-2405 819-2565 819-2696 819-2727 819-2600 819-2810 819-2848 819-2848 819-2929 819-2950 819-3055 819-3062 819-3095 819-3100 819-2947 819-3683 819-3195

Child will need an up-to-date immunization record Complete GRPS registration

Call the Early Childhood Ofce at (616) 819-2111 for the program in your area or for more information.

*CA Frost Environmental Science Academy offers full day kindergarten on alternating days. *Availability of the LOOP After School Program at locations indicated is subject to change.

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Grand Rapids is known for its leadership in producing sustainable outcomes through private and public partnerships; Grand Rapids is considered a model City in our region, the state, our nation and around the world. The current financial crisis has tested each one of us, but we have risen to the challenge to increase our commitment to work together to ensure we continue finding solutions that can propel our community forward. Your city government is moving forward to ensure services are provided in a sustainable manner. The City worked closely with members from the community such as the Transformation Advisors, Young Professionals, Design Teams, Service Application Advisors, and others to help define our communitys future and set the course to that destination-- a place where ongoing revenues are in balance with ongoing expenditures and we can afford and assure the quality of life required for Grand Rapids to continue to flourish.

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The work with these groups resulted in the creation of the five-year Transformation Investment Plan. The plan has been organized into six areas: Public Safety; Streets and Infrastructure; Quality of Life; Transparency, Accountability, and Communications; Transforming City Operations; and Citizen Engagement/Customer Service. The plan includes seventyfour value streams to drive change, set goals and measure our progress, and creates a new service model-- all intended to reduce costs or otherwise sustain our ability to provide service outcomes. Aggressive budget reduction targets have been set for all departments. The plan-do-check-act approach will ensure continuous monitoring, evaluation, reporting and improvement. The organization has also revised the budget process to ensure it supports the seventy-four value streams within the Transformation Investment Plan. Your City government is on the move. The pace of transformation is accelerating. Although we have a

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lot of work ahead, the City is committed to keeping our promise to transform, and we are moving forward. Please visit www.grcity.us/transformation to learn more about the Citys Transformation Investment Plan. And stay tuned for future articles.

Gregory A. Sundstrom
City Manager

REDISTRICTING, ELECTIONS AND YOU!

The 2010 U.S. Census revealed that the City of Grand Rapids now has 188,080 people residing within its boundaries. Consequently, many legislative bodies representing our City adjusted their district boundary lines to reflect the current population figures. Prior to redistricting Grand Rapids had 83 voting precincts. Beginning in the August Primary 2012, there will be 77 voting precincts in Grand Rapids. In June all registered voters in Grand Rapids were mailed new voter identification cards to reflect all new legislative changes. Also note that some electors may experience polling location changes due to redistricting, school closings and other cost savings measures. Remember, Michigan Election Law mandates that the address on your drivers license must match your voter registration address. Therefore please pay close attention to your polling location on your new voter identification card to ensure that you report to the correct site on Election Day. If you have not received your new voter ID card in the mail it may have been returned undeliverable. Please contact the City Clerks Office at 456-3010 to assure the correct address is on file for your voter registration; request a corrected voter ID card be mailed or to find out about registering to vote in your new jurisdiction. To check your voter registration status you may also visit www.michigan.gov/vote or contact the City Clerks Office at 456-3010.

Lauri S. Parks Grand Rapids City Clerk

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PRIMARY ELECTION TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2012 Registration closed on Monday, July 9 Began accepting absentee voter applications on Thursday, May 24 GENERAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012 Close of Registration: Tuesday, October 9, 2012 Begin accepting absentee voter applications on Thursday, August 23

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CITY LEADERS
Mayor George K. Heartwell

Paul I Phillips:

Enhancing the Growth of Youth

to ensure our youth can also create wonderful memories, while receiving character and leadership development. Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth will provide supervised activities and programs at the Recreation Center and other experiences for youth and families in partnership with the Citys Police Department. These programs and activities will be related to arts, health and life skills, sports, fitness and recreation, character and leadership development, and career development. Once again, the partnership between the City of Grand Rapids and Boys and Girls has brought to life a facility that will allow others to create longlasting memories. Paul I. Phillips would have been proud of the investment we are making to our youth.

The Paul I. Phillips Recreation Center is named for a prominent Grand Rapids leader, noted as the first African American citizen elected to office in 1951 to the Grand Raids Charter Commission, and in 1962 as the first African American elected to the Grand Rapids Board of Education. On Tuesday, June 5 our community renewed its vows to our youth. Many of us have long-lasting memories of the iconic Paul I. Phillips Recreation Center. A partnership between the City of Grand Rapids and Boys and Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth allowed for the reopening of the Paul I. Phillips Recreation Center. This partnership allowed the City to reopen a much-needed facility, while producing annual savings to our organization. The facility has been refurbished

FALL SOCCER!

First Ward Commissioners Dave Shaffer Walt Gutowski Second Ward Commissioners Rosalynn Bliss Ruth E. Kelly Third Ward Commissioners

Even though the registration deadline for Fall Youth Soccer (ages 4-16) has passed, openings may exist. Contact Recreation staff at 456-3682 for more information. Season starts September 3, 2012.

James B. White, Sr. Elias Lumpkins, Jr. Donijo DeJonge, Comptroller Gregory A. Sundstrom, City Manager Catherine Mish, City Attorney Lauri S. Parks, City Clerk Al Mooney, City Treasurer

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Adult fitness classes are scheduled to begin the week of September 9, 2012 and run for ten weeks. All classes are 45 or 55 minutes in length. Most equipment is provided. We recommend that you bring a floor mat and water bottle to each class. Due to weather and/or school programs, classes may be cancelled. All cancellations will be announced on the recreation program update/cancellation line at 616-456-3699 by 4:30pm. Participants are not permitted to bring children or anyone else not registered to the class. All participants are encouraged to consult with their physician prior to beginning an exercise program.

ADULT FITNESS FEES

Participants who are interested in taking more than one fitness class will receive a reduced rate when registering for multiple classes. *Sign up between August 13-31, 2012 and get an early bird discount to save even more! The fees are listed below: *Register between August 13-31, 2012 Register on September 1 or after Resident 1 class per week 2 classes per week 3 classes per week 4 classes per week $40 $60 $80 $100 Nonresident $50 $70 $90 $110 1 class per week 2 classes per week 3 classes per week 4 classes per week Resident $50 $80 $110 $140 Nonresident $60 $90 $120 $150

ADULT FITNESS PUNCHCARDS

If you have a changing schedule and/or busy family life, but want to work out, here is your chance! Purchase a punchcard (5, 10, 15, or 20 classes) and attend a class when you have the time. Look for the symbol to see which classes you can attend with the punchcard.

Reg # 330000A 330000B 330000C 330000D

# of Classes/Punches 5 10 15 20 Instructor Gary L. Reg.#

Fee Resident $25; Nonresident $35 Resident $48; Nonresident $58 Resident $71; Nonresident $81 Resident $94; Nonresident $104

TAI CHI
Reg.# Day Time 6:00-6:55 p.m. Location City High Day Time 330001A Tu 330009A Su 330009B Th

KICK & TONE

Location 6:00-6:55 p.m. 5:30-6:25 p.m.

Instructor Cheryl/Joan Cheryl F.

235 Market Ave SW 235 Market Ave SW

DEEP WATER AEROBICS

Reg.# Day Time 7:00-7:55 p.m. 7:00-7:55 p.m. Location GRCC Ford Pool GRCC Ford Pool Instructor Debra N. Debra N. 330003A Tu 330003B Th Reg.# Day Time 330010A Tu

STEP & TONING P

Location 235 Market Ave SW

Instructor Tammy L.

6:15-7:10 p.m.

30/20/10
Reg.# Day Time 7:00-7:55 p.m. 9:00-9:55 a.m. Location 330005A M 330005B Sa

P
Instructor Ziyah D.

Reg.#

Day

Time

TOTALLY TONING P
Location 235 Market Ave SW Westwood Middle

Instructor Sadie R. TBD

Ottawa Hills High

330011A M 330011B W

6:15-7:10 p.m. 6:00-6:55 p.m.

235 Market Ave SW Tammy L.

30/30/30
Reg.# Day Time 6:00-7:25 p.m. Location 330006A Tu

P P P

PILATES
Instructor Sadie R. Reg.# Day Time 6:00-6:55 p.m. 7:00-7:55 p.m. Location Ottawa Hills High Instructor Ziyah D. 330013A M 330013B Tu

Westwood Middle

North Park Presbyterian Terri R.

15/15/15
Reg.# Day Time 7:00-7:45 p.m. Location 330029A W

Instructor TBD

PILATES & TONING

Reg.# Day Time 5:15-6:10 p.m. Location 235 Market Ave SW Instructor Tammy L. 330014A Tu

Westwood Middle

CARDIO FUSION
Reg.# Day Time 6:15-7:45 p.m. Location 330026A M

Instructor

YOGA FUSION
Reg.# Day Time 6:15-7:45 p.m. Location Ottawa Hills High Instructor Jean H. 330020A Th

Church of the Servant Jean H.

aDULT FITNESS

YOGA
Reg.# 330012A 330012B 330012C 330012D 330012E 330012F 330012K 330012G 330012H 330012I 330012J Day Su M M M Tu Tu W Th Th Th Sa Time 7:00-7:55 p.m. 6:00-6:55 p.m. 6:30-7:25 p.m. 7:30-8:25 p.m. 6:45-7:30 a.m. 6:00-6:55 p.m. 6:30-7:25 p.m. 6:00-6:55 p.m. 6:00-6:55 p.m. 6:30-7:25 p.m. 8:00-8:55 a.m. Location 235 Market Ave SW Garfield Park Gym Palmer Elementary Palmer Elementary 235 Market Ave SW North Park Presbyterian Palmer Elementary KEC Oakleigh SS Peter & Paul 235 Market Ave SW Garfield Park Gym Instructor Cheryl/Joan Kim Terri S. Terri S. Jean H. Terri R. Kathy W. Darcy D. TBD Cheryl F. Kim

ADULT SPORTS (Ages 18&up) FUTSAL

Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation is pleased to partner with the Salvation Army Kroc Center for a fall Futsal league. Futsal is 5 vs 5 soccer played on a smaller playing surface. Teams will compete in an 8-week season. Registration is open to adult teams ages 16 & up. League game times may be adjusted based on the number of teams registered. The top two teams will play in a winner-takes-all championship game. All games are played on Thursday nights at 7:00 or 9:00pm at the Kroc Center Gym or Garfield Park Gym. The winning team receives championship t-shirts. Download a team registration form from www.grcity.us/parksandrec. Registration fee includes referee costs, teams must provide their own uniforms. Maximum 12 players per team. Fee: $450 per team

SUNDOWN YOGA
Reg.# Day 330028A Tu Time Location 7:15-8:10 p.m. Shawnee Park School Instructor Jean H.

VOLLEYBALL
This 8-team league will consist of teams of up to 12 players. Rosters are final after the 3rd week. Games take place at the Kroc Center Gym and Garfield Park Gym. The top two teams will play in a winner-takes-all championship game. All games are played on Tuesday nights at 7:00 or 8:00pm. The winning team receives championship t-shirts. Download a team registration form from www.grcity.us/parksandrec. Registration fee includes referee costs. A mandatory team managers meeting will be held on November 1, 2012. Fee: $200 per team

BELLY DANCING
Reg.# Day 330015A M Time Location 6:00-6:55 p.m. City High Instructor Christine M.

BALLROOM DANCE
Reg.# 330016A 330016B 330016C Day Tu W F Time 6:30-7:25 p.m. 7:00-7:55 p.m. 6:30-7:25 p.m. Location Mt. Mercy Riverside Middle Garfield Park Gym Instructor John & Sally John & Sally John & Sally

ADULT ACTIVITY LOCATIONS

Church of the Servant ............................................................3835 Burton St SE City High..............................................................................1400 Fuller Ave NE Mt. Mercy ............................................................................ 1425 Bridge St NW Garfield Park Gym ........................................................... 2111 Madison Ave SE GRCC Ford Pool .............................................................. 143 Bostwick Ave NE KEC Oakleigh ..................................................................... 2223 Gordon St NW North Park Presbyterian Church ...................................... 500 North Park St NE Ottawa Hills High ......................................................... 2055 Rosewood Ave SE Riverside Middle....................................................................265 Eleanor St NE Palmer Elementary..................................................................309 Palmer St NE SS. Peter & Paul Church ........................................................ 520 Myrtle St NW Salvation Army Kroc Center....................................... 2500 South Division Ave Shawnee Park School...................................................... 2036 Chesaning Dr SE Westwood Middle ......................................................... 1525 Mt. Mercy Dr NW

WERQ
Reg.# Day 330017A F

Time Location 5:15-6:00 p.m. Garfield Park Gym

Instructor Kate R.

ZUMBA
Reg.# 330007A 330007C 330007D Day Tu W W Time 6:00-6:55 p.m. 6:30-7:25 p.m. 5:15-6:00 p.m.

Location Riverside Middle Ottawa Hills High Garfield Park Gym

Instructor TBD Kate R. Kate R.

Reg.# Day 330018A W

Time Location 5:15-6:00 p.m. 235 Market Ave SW

TONING ON THE BALL P

Instructor Tammy L.

COUNTRY LINE DANCE

Reg.# Day 330023A M Time Location 7:00-7:55 p.m. Garfield Park Gym Instructor Kim

Reg.# Day 330025A M

Time Location 5:15-6:00 p.m. 235 Market Ave SW

CARDIO KICKBOXING P

Instructor Sadie R.

Reg.# Day 330027A Tu 330027B W

Time Location 6:15-7:10 p.m. Shawnee Park School 6:00-6:55 p.m. Riverside Middle

PLYOMETRIC TRAINING P

Instructor Jean H. Sherri K.

Call 752-8612 or email soh@hwmuw.org

aDULT FITNESS
WATER AEROBICS
Session I: September 17-October 27 Reg.# Day Time 9:00-10:00 a.m. 10:00-11:00 a.m. 4:30-5:30 p.m. 9:00-10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 4:30-5:30 p.m. 10:15-11:15 a.m. Time 9:00-10:00 a.m. 10:00-11:00 a.m. 4:30-5:30 p.m. 9:00-10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 4:30-5:30 p.m. 10:15-11:15 a.m. Location Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center Location Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center 330053A M 330053B Tu 330053C Tu 330053D W 330053E Th 330053F Th 330053G Sa Reg.# 330053I 330053J Day Tu Tu

Parks and Recreation continues to partner with the Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center to develop and grow recreation program opportunities in Grand Rapids!

BEGINNER SPIN
Session I: September 17-October 22 Reg.# Day Time 330052A M 5:30-6:30 p.m. Session II: November 5-December 10 Reg.# Day Time 330052B M 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fee: $25 Resident; $40 Nonresident Location Salvation Army Kroc Center Location Salvation Army Kroc Center

SPIN
Session I: September 17-October 27 Reg.# Day Time 5:45-6:30 a.m. 9:30-10:30 a.m. 6:00-7:00 p.m. 5:45-6:30 a.m. 9:30-10:30 a.m. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 8:00-9:00 a.m. Time 5:45-6:30 a.m. 9:30-10:30 a.m. 6:00-7:00 p.m. 5:45-6:30 a.m. 9:30-10:30 a.m. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 8:00-9:00 a.m. Location Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center Location Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center Salvation Army Kroc Center 330050A M 330050B Tu 330050C Tu 330050D W 330050E Th 330050F Th 330050G Sa Reg.# 330050I 330050J Day Tu Tu

Session II: November 5-December 22 330053H M

330053K W 330053L Th 330053M Th 330053N Sa

Fee: $25 Resident; $40 Nonresident

Session II: November 5-December 22 330050H M Reg.# Day Time

RIVER WALKING
Session I: September 18-October 23 Location Salvation Army Kroc Center Location Salvation Army Kroc Center 330055A Tu Reg.# Day 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Time 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

330050K W 330050L Th 330050M Th 330050N Sa

Session II: November 6-December 11 330055B Tu

Fee: $25 Resident; $40 Nonresident

Fee: $25 Resident; $40 Nonresident

AQUA BOOT CAMP

Session I: September 17-October 27 Reg.# Day Time 4:30-5:30 p.m. Location Salvation Army Kroc Center 330054A M 330054B Sa Reg.# Day

AQUA YOGA
Session I: September 22-October 27 Reg.# Day Time 9:00-9:45 a.m. Time 9:00-9:45 a.m. Location Salvation Army Kroc Center Location Salvation Army Kroc Center 330056A Sa Reg.# Day

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Salvation Army Kroc Center Time 4:30-5:15 p.m. Location Salvation Army Kroc Center

Session II: November 10-December 22 330056B Sa

Session II: November 5-December 22 330054C M 330054D Sa

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Salvation Army Kroc Center

Fee: $25 Resident; $40 Nonresident

Fee: $25 Resident; $40 Nonresident

ZUMBA PARTY
(Ages 12 & up) Zumba is a very exciting dance party atmosphere full of Latin and International music. You will forget that youre working out! Join us and other fellow dancers for a time of non-stop Zumba fun in the Kroc Center gymnasium. You will be sure to get a great full body workout and have a great time doing it. No previous dance experience needed. Dont be turned away at the door, pre-registration is highly recommended. All sessions are held at the Salvation Army Kroc Center. Reg.# Day/Date Time Reg.# Day/Date Time Reg.# Day/Date Time 330500A Th/September 13 6:30-8:30 p.m. 330500B Th/October 18 6:30-8:30 p.m. 330500C Sa/November 10 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Fee: $5 Resident per session; $7 Nonresident per session

WEST MICHIGAN FENCING ACADEMY CLASSES All Fencing classes are held at 1111 Godfrey Ave SW YOUNG SQUIRES FENCING FENCING FOR (AGES 5 -7 ) (YOUTH, TEEN & ADULT) AGES 55 AND BETTER
These classes are designed for individuals with little or no fencing experience. Come and learn this exciting Olympic sport! All equipment is provided. Session I: Sept 20 Oct 25 Youth ages 7 13 Reg.# Day Time 5:30 6:30 pm Time 6:30 7:30 pm 329618A Th Reg.# Day These classes are designed for individuals with little or no fencing experience. Come and learn this exciting Olympic sport! All equipment is provided. This class is not recommended for anyone with knee or shoulder issues. Class size will be limited to 8 students. Session I: Sept 19 Oct 24 Reg.# Day Time 3:30 4:15 pm 329620A W Plastic weapons will be used in this class. Class size will be limited to 8 students. Session I: Sept 19 Oct 24 Reg.# Day Time 4:30 5:15 pm 329619A W

DOGGIE SWIM AUGUST 18, 2012

Dog owners must also show a valid Michigan dog license and proof of vaccinations before dogs are allowed to swim. Dogs must swim with other dogs in their weight class. To sign up, please use the registration form on page 15 or call 456-3232. Pre-register by August 10 for a discount! Dogs 70 lbs. & up Reg.# Day Time 12:00-12:55pm Time 1:00-1:55pm Time 2:00-2:55pm 200031A Sa Reg.# Day

Session II: Nov 7 Dec 19 (class does not meet on November 21) Reg.# Day Time 4:30 5:15 pm 329619B W

Teen and Adults ages 14 & up 329618B Th

Fee: $79 Resident; $89 Nonresident Session II: Nov 5 Dec 10 Youth ages 7 13 Reg.# Day Time 5:30 6:30 pm Time 6:30 7:30 pm* 329618C M Reg.# Day

Session II: Nov 7 Dec 19 (class does not meet on November 21) Reg.# Day Time 3:30 4:15 pm 329620B W

Fee: $79 Resident; $89 Nonresident

Fee: $79 Resident; $89 Nonresident

Teen and Adults ages 14 & up 329618D Th*

DOGGIE SWIM AUGUST 18, 2012

Were going out with a splash this year at Richmond Park pool and your fourlegged furry friends will be the stars of the show! Dogs can go for a swim at the Richmond Park pool on August 18, 2012 starting at 12:00pm. Due to health department regulations only dogs are able to be in the water for the swim.

DOGGIE SWIM AUGUST 18, 2012

Dogs 31 lbs.-69 lbs. 200031B Sa Reg.# Fee: Day

Dogs up to 30 lbs. 200031A Sa

$15/dog pre-registered $20/dog at the door

Fee: $79 Resident; $89 Nonresident *Session II Teen and Adult Fencing meets November 1 through December 13, 2012. There is no class on Thanksgiving (November 22)

TAE KWON DO Ages 5-8: This class is an introduction for boys and girls to the martial arts
of Tae Kwon Do. This class will focus on flexibility, concentration, balance, and self-defense. This fun class will teach young students the traditional Tae Kwon Do, which is a Korean martial art. September 11-November 15 Reg.# 342604A 342604B Day Tu Th Time 5:30-6:30 p.m. 6:00-7:00 p.m. Location Ottawa Hills High (Ages 5-8) Westwood Middle (Ages 5-8)

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increases flexibility, strength and cardiovascular conditioning. This is a nonviolent art form which includes physical techniques with kicks and punching, mental discipline and concentration. September 10-November 15 Reg.# 342603D 342603A 342603B 342603C Day M Tu Th Th Time 6:30-8:30 p.m. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location KEC Mayfield (Ages 8 & up) Ottawa Hills High (Ages 8 & up) Westwood Middle (Ages 8 & up) SS Peter & Paul (Ages 8 & up)

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cookINg & NUTrITIoN

Healthy food can taste great! These classes focus on using nutrient-rich foods at home to better your health and help prevent disease. Some of the classes are lecture only and some of the classes will offer a taste testing of healthy recipes and will provide tips to make cooking at home easier and fun! Choose one, some, or all of the classes to take your healthy cooking skills to the next level. Classes are open to individuals ages 16 & up. Fee: Each class is $10/Resident and $20/Nonresident.

GREAT GRAINS
Quinoa, wheatberries, flaxseed, farro. Explore these grains plus many more and start thinking beyond processed wheat products when it comes to whole grains. Taste test new grains and leave with many inspirational recipes. September 11 Reg.# 349012A November 6 Reg.# 349012B Day Tu Time 5:30-7:00 p.m. Location 201 Market Ave SW Day Tu Time 5:30-7:00 p.m. Location 201 Market Ave SW

WHATS A COOK TO DO?

Pomegranate, Jicama, Leeks, Kale, Figs, Parsnips, Kohlrabie, oh my! Whats a cook to do?!? This educational class will illustrate techniques, tips, and tricks on how to incorporate a variety of uncommon fruits and vegetables in your diet. October 2 Reg.# 349016A Day Tu Time 5:30-7:00 p.m. Location 201 Market Ave SW

GETTING KIDS IN THE KITCHEN

Parents learn techniques to get children involved in the cooking process and set good, healthy examples for nutritious eating. Gain confidence in encouraging children to explore new flavors and recipes, and learn to work as a family on living healthy lives. October 4 Reg.# 349017A Day Th Time Location 10:00-11:30 a.m. 201 Market Ave SW

COOKING WITH HERBS & SPICES

Get tips on using fresh and dried herbs, spices and learn how pairing flavors with healthy foods can take your meals to the next level. September 18 Reg.# 349013A Day Tu Time 5:30-7:00 p.m. Location 201 Market Ave SW

HEALTHIER DESSERTS!?! (ITS TRUE!)

A healthy diet doesnt mean giving up everything chocolaty and sweet! Learn how to use nuts, unsweetened cocoa, dried and fresh fruit, and other nutritious foods to satisfy your sweet tooth. October 9 Reg.# 349018A Day Tu Time 5:30-7:00 p.m. Location 201 Market Ave SW

THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET - A DELICIOUS ALTERNATIVE FOR LIFELONG HEALTH

Discover the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet and how to make it a part of your lifestyle. The class will take you on a journey around the Mediterranean and will teach you how to enjoy a healthy, balanced and flavorful approach to eating. September 20 Reg.# 349014A October 30 Reg.# 349014B November 27 Reg.# 349014C Day Tu Time 5:30-7:00 p.m. Location 201 Market Ave SW Day Tu Time 5:30-7:00 p.m. Location 201 Market Ave SW Day Th Time Location 12:00-1:00 p.m. 201 Market Ave SW (Lecture only)

VIRTUAL GROCERY STORE TOUR

Do you ever wish someone would just guide you through the grocery store and make healthy choices for you? Here is your chance! Take a virtual tour with a registered dietitian through the grocery store and learn tips for healthy meals and getting more nutrient bang for your buck. October 10 Reg.# 349019A Day W Time Location 12:00-1:00 p.m. 201 Market Ave SW (Lecture only)

THE FLEXITARIAN
Are you aiming to eat less meat for health and food budget reasons? Adopting a Flexitarian Diet will help you gradually introduce meatless meals into your weekly menu. Leave with many recipe ideas and tips for using whole foods and meatless proteins. September 25 Reg.# 349015A Day Tu Time 5:30-7:00 p.m. Location 201 Market Ave SW

COOKING FOR PICKY EATERS

We all want our kids (and adults) to eat healthy, but if theyre picky, whats to be done? Learn how to sneak nutrition into your meals and go home with many recipes that are sure to please! October 18 Reg.# 349020A Day Th Time Location 10:00-11:30 a.m. 201 Market Ave SW

HEALTHY EATING ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET

Eating healthy does not mean you have to break the bank. With planning, and the tips and recipes from this class, you can easily add nutritious snacks and meals to your diet while sticking to your food budget. October 23 Reg.# 349021A Day Tu Time 5:30-7:00 p.m. Location 201 Market Ave SW December 12 Reg.# 349027A

COOKING FOR ONE (OR TWO !)

Having trouble cooking quick meals in small amounts to feed one or two? The strategies and tips from this class will help ease the stress of low volume cooking. Day W Time Location

12:00-1:00 p.m. 201 Market Ave SW (Lecture only)

GYM IN A BAG: USING EXERCISE TUBES

Learn how to use low-cost home exercise equipment to put together a great full body workout routine. October 25 Reg.# 349022A Day Th Time Location 12:00-1:00 p.m. 201 Market Ave SW (Lecture only)

PARENT/CHILD COOKING Ages 4-6

Parents, guardians and caretakers - attend this class to learn how making nutritious snacks with your child can be a fun way to spend time together! This class features hands-on experience in the kitchen for both you and your child. Session I: September 19-October 17 Reg.# 329649A Day Time W 9:30-10:00 a.m. Location Salvation Army Kroc Center

GET CREATIVE WITH BEANS

Discover different types of beans and how to incorporate the inexpensive and nutritious food in your meals. This class will change how you see beans forever! November 13 Reg.# 349023A Day Tu Time 5:30-7:00 p.m. Location 201 Market Ave SW

Session II: October 31-November 28 Reg.# 329649C Day Time W 9:30-10:00 a.m. Location Salvation Army Kroc Center

Fee: $45 Resident (adult/child pair); $55 Nonresident (adult/child pair)

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RELAXATION AND STRESS RELIEF TECHNIQUES

Find out how stress affects the body and learn several methods of reducing stress in your life. Learn how to truly relax and practice several stress management techniques. November 15 Reg.# 349024A Day Th Time Location 12:00-1:00 p.m. 201 Market Ave SW (Lecture only)

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LOSE IT WITH HEALTHY FATS

Our bodies need healthy fat like that found in nuts, seeds, avocado, oils, and fish. Replacing processed carbs and added sugar with healthy fat could help you reach your weight loss goal (along with physical activity!) This class could be the change you ned for a healthier diet. November 20 Reg.# 349025A Day Tu Time 5:30-7:00 p.m. Location 201 Market Ave SW

SIMPLE ITALIAN DISHES

No need to pick up a pizza or use jarred spaghetti sauce for your Italian dinners. Italian cooks rely on fresh ingredients to create flavorful dishes for the everyday dinner table. Get helpful tips and learn how to cook healthy, delicious Italian meals at home. December 4 Reg.# 349026A Day Tu Time 5:30-7:00 p.m. Location 201 Market Ave SW

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Youth activities run for five weeks, unless otherwise noted. Classes will not meet on November 22, 23, or 24. YOUTH ACTIVITY FEES (unless otherwise noted)
Session I: Session I: If registered on September 1 or after: $49 Resident; $59 Nonresident Session II: Save if you register by October 13, 2012 $39 Resident; $49 Nonresident Session II: If registered on October 14 or after: $49 Resident; $59 Nonresident

Save if you register by August 31, 2012 $39 Resident; $49 Nonresident

LITTLE TUMBLERS (Ages 2-3)

An introduction to gymnastics. This class will help your child to develop motor skills in a fun and active way. Requirements: parent/guardian participation. Session I: September 22-October 20 Parks and Recreation is pleased to partner with the Grand Rapids Childrens Museum to offer the Tots in Tutus class. Only children registered for the class may attend. If you need to bring siblings or other children with you, there is a $3.00 per person fee and you MUST be with your children at all times. After class you are welcome to play at the Childrens Museum with your children. Reg.# 328723A Reg.# 328723D Day Sa Day Sa Time 10:15-10:45 a.m. Time 10:15-10:45 a.m. Location 235 Market Ave SW Location 235 Market Ave SW

Session II: November 3-December 8

TOTS IN TUTUS (Ages 2-5)

Assist your tiny dancer in their first introduction to Ballet. Your child will begin to learn terminology and basic dance movements. Requirements: Parent/ guardian participation Session I: September 18-October 16 Reg.# 312803A Reg.# 312803B Day Tu Day Tu Time Location 9:30-10:00 a.m. Childrens Museum Time Location

LEVEL I GYMNASTICS (Ages 4-6)

For the younger gymnast to encourage success and fun in the gym. Children will learn beginning tumbling and balancing with emphasis on strength and flexibility movements. Session I: September 22-October 20 Reg.# 328723B Reg.# 328723E Day Sa Day Sa Time 11:00-11:40 a.m. Time 11:00-11:40 a.m. Location 235 Market Ave SW Location 235 Market Ave SW

Session II: October 30-November 27 9:30-10:00 a.m. Childrens Museum

Session II: November 3-December 8

MUSICAL MUNCHKINS (Ages 2-5)

Discover the fun of music through marching, skipping, galloping and dancing to childrens songs. Children learn songs, develop coordination and use rhythm instruments. Requirements: Parent/guardian participation Session I: September 17-October 15 Reg.# 318646A Reg.# 318646B Day M Day M Time Location 9:30-10:00 a.m. 235 Market Ave SW Time Location

LEVEL II GYMNASTICS (Ages 5-8)

Level II gymnastics is designed to build upon the basic skills taught in the Level I class and with agility training to keep active and moving. This 40 minute class is packed with activities to increase your childs strength, movement, coordination, agility and flexibility. Participants must be able to successfully complete a proper forward roll, cartwheel and hold a back bridge. Session I: September 22-October 20 Reg.# 328723C Reg.# 328723F Day Sa Day Sa Time 11:45a.m.-12:25p.m. Time Location 235 Market Ave SW Location

Session II: October 29-November 26 9:30-10:00 a.m. 235 Market Ave SW

Session II: November 3-December 8 11:45 a.m.-12:25 p.m. 235 Market Ave SW

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BALLET I (Ages 3-5)

Children will develop rhythm, motor skills, balance & coordination while learning the fundamentals of ballet. Ballet slippers required. Session I: September 18-October 16 Reg.# 318644A Reg.# 318644C Day Tu Day Tu Time Location 11:00-11:30 a.m. 235 Market Ave SW Time Location

JAZZY JUNIOR (Ages 3-5)

This is a fabulous leap into the world of jazz designed for a younger group. Basics of jazz combinations and across-the-floor work will be introduced to enhance their coordination and body movements. Jazz or ballet slippers are required. Session I: September 17-October 15 Reg.# 318647A Reg.# 318647B Day M Day M Time 10:15-10:45 a.m. Time 9:30-10:00 a.m. Location 235 Market Ave SW Location 235 Market Ave SW

Session II: October 30-November 27 11:00-11:30 a.m. 235 Market Ave SW

Session II: October 29-November 26

BALLET II (Ages 4-6)

Building on Ballet I, rhythm, motor skills, balance and coordination is further developed while increasing ballet fundamentals. Ballet I is a prerequisite for beginners in this age group. Ballet slippers are required. Session I: September 18-October 16 Reg.# 318644B Reg.# 318644D Day Tu Day Tu Time Location 10:00-10:40 a.m. 235 Market Ave SW Time Location

HIP HOP DANCE (Ages 7-14)

A high-energy class that uses the latest sounds in rap, R&B, and pop together with movements influenced by current video choreographers. Students will gain an understanding/appreciation of the improvisational nature of this dance form while learning basic movements and terminology. Steps & techniques will be broken down, emphasizing that style and personality be brought to the movement. No previous dance experience is necessary. Session I: September 22-October 27 Reg.# 328219A Reg.# 328219B Day Sa Day Sa Time 11:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Time 11:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Location Shawnee Park School Location Shawnee Park School

Session II: October 30-November 27 10:00-10:40 a.m. 235 Market Ave SW

Session II: November 3-December 8

PRINCESS BALLET (Ages 3-6)

Come stretch your imagination, as well as your toes, in the storybook dance class based on dances from your favorite fairy tales and ballet stories. Each session will focus on fairy tales that have been turned into a ballet, as well as some that are just childrens classics. Your child will explore elements of creative movement, ballet and jazz in this delightful trip to enchanted kingdom. Crowns and wands included for take home. Jazz or ballet shoes required. Session I: September 21-October 19 Reg.# 318648A Reg.# 318648B Day F Day F Time Location 10:30-11:10 a.m. 235 Market Ave SW Time Location

INTRO TO THEATRE (Ages 6-12)

This class is specially designed to teach students how to use their body, voice and imagination to bring a familiar story to life on stage which will be performed for family and friends on the last day of class. Reciting, acting, and singing will all be included in the final performance to showcase what students have learned. Session I: September 22-October 27 Reg.# 328223A Reg.# 328223B Day Sa Day Sa Time 10:45-11:25 a.m. Time 10:45-11:25 a.m. Location Shawnee Park School Location Shawnee Park School

Session II: November 2-December 7 10:30-11:10 a.m. 235 Market Ave SW

Session II: November 3-December 8

BALLET (Ages 4-6)

In this class, children will learn the foundation of all dance forms including body placement, flexibility, balance, alignment, strength, and technique. These skills are achieved through barre and center floor work. The class focuses on general body awareness and control, techniques, combinations, and choreography, as well as basic dance terminology. No experience required. Ballet shoes required. Session I: September 22-October 27 Reg.# 318649A Reg.# 318649B Day Sa Day Sa Time Location 10:00-10:30 a.m. Shawnee Park School Time Location

PARENT/CHILD CRAFTS (Ages 3-6)

Each week will focus on an age appropriate craft for both the child and parent to work together in creating their own work of art. Session I: September 22-October 27 Reg.# 329655A Reg.# 329655B Day Th Day Th Time 9:30-10:00 a.m. Time 9:30-10:00 a.m. Location 201 Market Ave SW Location 201 Market Ave SW

Session II: November 3-December 8

Session II: November 3-December 8 10:00-10:30 a.m. Shawnee Park School

YOUTH ACTIVITY LOCATIONS

Grand Rapids Childrens Museum ..................................11 Sheldon Ave NE Shawnee Park School................................................ 2036 Chesaning Dr SE Parks and Recreation Indoor Facility.............................235 Market Ave SW

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EVENTS

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BLUES ON THE TOWN BLUE MAN GROUP

DEVOS PERFORMANCE HALL Thursday, September 27, 2012 7:30pm Experience the phenomenon. BLUE MAN GROUP is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment; guaranteed to be an outing you will never forget. Then take a stroll down Monroe Avenue to the SpeakEZ Lounge, located at 600 Monroe Avenue, for live BLUES Vocals by local artist Ellie Frances and BLUE cocktails. A BLUE MAN GROUP ticket stub gets you 20% off your check.

A PURRFECT AFTERNOON CATS

DEVOS PERFORMANCE HALL Sunday, October 21, 2012 1:00pm

Start your morning with Sunday brunch at the popular downtown eatery, Sundance Grill, located at 40 Pearl Street. Your Parks and Recreation receipt saves you 15% off your meal. Then allow yourself to enjoy the longest running, most popular, North American Touring Production in history! Theres no better way to introduce your family to the wonders of live theatre than with the magic, the mystery, the memory of CATS. What began as a musical about cats, after Andrew Lloyd Webber picked up a book of poems in an airport bookshop, has become one of the Cost: $34.50 premium balcony seating longest running shows in Broadways Deadline to order tickets: history. Winner of seven Tony Awards September 4, 2012 including Best Musical, CATS features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webbers timeRegistration #380001A less melodies, including the hit song Memory. Cost: $27.50 premium balcony seating Deadline to order tickets: September 24, 2012 Registration #380002A

followed by an AFTERNOON TEA at the AMWAY GRAND PLAZA DEVOS PERFORMANCE HALL Thursday, December 27, 2012 2:00pm Looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate the holidays with your family? Disneys BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Grand Rapids! This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including Be Our Guest and the beloved title song. Then join us after the show for high tea and sweets at the AMWAY GRAND PLAZA, located at 187 Monroe Avenue. A wonderful alternative to holiday gift-giving: treat your staff, friends, coworkers, children and grandchildren! Cost: $40.00 premium balcony seating (includes afternoon tea party) Deadline to order tickets: November 29, 2012 Registration #380003A

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RECREATION REAPS REWARDS/LOOP/LOFT PROGRAM
Anticipated Program Start Date is September 24, 2012 (program times vary by location) Provides FREE after-school academics, life skills education, experiential learning, arts enrichment, sports, service learning, teambuilding, and, of course, fitness and recreation opportunities for youth and teens.

Grants from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers make it possible to provide this exceptional program at no cost to families. Programs do have attendance caps and do fill to capacity so please register as soon as possible to secure your childs enrollment. LOFT HIGH SCHOOL LOOP AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING Programs are offered at the following schools: Offered for students at Central, (Elementary/K-8 schools include: Aberdeen, Buchanan, Creston, Ottawa Hills, and Union Campau, Cesar Chavez, East Leonard, Harrison High Schools. The program runs Park, Mulick Park, Sibley and Southwest Community Monday - Thursday from 2:30-7 p.m. and offers Campus), (Middle school: Alger). Program offerings gram structured, supervised activities centered around the e RRR pro s include: academic support, homework help and n up for th ff at one of the site interests and needs of program participants. The goal To sig sta tutoring, experiential learning, life skills and character the RRR 232 of this program is to teach, promote, and reward the please see ated or call 456-3 development, drama, music, dance, dic development of character, self-esteem, socialization on. in rmati info arts, service learning, team building for more skills, and problem solving abilities. and leadership, team sports, fitness and so much more. A nutritious snack is served as part of the afterCome join u s for FREE fu n! school program.

YOUTH CLASSES AT THE SALVATION ARMY KROC CENTER

Parks and Recreation is partnering with the Salvation Army Kroc Center to offer some exciting tot, kids, and teen classes (listed below)! These classes will all be held at the Salvation Army Kroc Center. To register use the form on page 15, call, or register online at www.recreationgr.us

CLASSES FOR TOTS!

CLASSES FOR KIDS! CREATE WITH CLAY (Ages 6-12)

Learn the basics of clay and how to create items such as pinch pots, slab pots, sculptures and other three-dimensional projects. By the end of this class, each child will have their own unique clay projects to take home.

CLASSES FOR TEENS!

RECYCLED ART (Ages 6-12)

Expand your idea of green beyond the color. Explore new ways of upcycling by turning objects you might normally discard into beautiful works of art. Participants will create several unique artworks with a wide variety of unpredictable mediums! Session I: September 19-October 25 Reg.# 329654A 329654B Reg.# 329654C 329654D Fee: Day W Th Day W Th Time 4:30-5:30 pm 6:30-7:30 pm Time 4:30-5:30 pm 6:30-7:30 pm

PARENT/TOT ART (Ages 2-5)

This class gives parents and toddlers the chance to work together on creative art projects to refine childrens fine motor and social skills. Create with paint, paper, and even CLAY! Parent/adult participation is required. Session I: September 21-October 26 Reg.# 329651A Reg.# 329651B Fee: Day F Day F Time 11:00-11:30 am Time 11:00-11:30 am

Session I: September 18-October 11 Reg.# 329652A 329652B Reg.# 329652C 329652D Reg.# 329652E 329652F Fee: Day Tu Th Day Tu Th Day Tu Th Time 6:30-7:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm Time 6:30-7:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm Time 6:30-7:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (Ages 13-17)

Improve your photographs by using professional artistic elements such as light, shadow, and composition in this fun and hands-on class. Digital cameras will be provided for use during class time and participants will finish class with at least one final, matted color photo to display. Session I: September 22-October 27 Reg.# 329653A Reg.# 329653B Fee: Day Sa Day Sa Time 10:00-11:00 am Time 10:00-11:00 am

Session II: October 16-November 8

Session II: November 7-December 20

Session III: November 13-December 6

$25 Resident; $40 Nonresident

Session II: November 9-December 21

Session II: November 10-December 22

$30 Resident; $45 Nonresident

$17 per child Resident; $25 per child Nonresident

$35 Resident; $50 Nonresident

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Registration is on a firstcome, firstserved basis and will be processed beginning Monday, August 13, 2012. Early bird registration deadline for youth and adult activities is Friday, August 31, 2012. After the early bird registration deadline, add $10 to each class fee. All participants must follow City and Parks and Recreation policies which can be found at the Parks and Recreation Department or online at www.grcity.us
201 Market Avenue SW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: (616) 456-3232 Fax: (616) 456-4561 E-mail: parksandrec@grcity.us Office Hours: MondayFriday 7:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.

REGISTER ONLINE AT www.recreationgr.us beginning August 13 at 7:30 A.M.!

MAIL or FAX - Print all information on the below registration form. Mail registration form with check, money order or credit card information to Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation, 201 Market Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Fax registration form with credit card information to (616) 456-4561. The adult Futsal and Volleyball programs require a separate registration form available at www.grcity.us/parksandrec PHONE - Phone-in registrations are accepted Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. using MasterCard, VISA, or Discover (please have your card ready when you call). IN PERSON - Our office is open 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for registrations. Beginning August 13, 2012, bring the registration form and check, cash, money order or credit card to our office (after registration hours, place in the drop box located by the north door). Early bird registration deadline is August 31, 2012.

RESIDENT AND NON-RESIDENT FEES:

You are a resident if you reside within the City of Grand Rapids boundaries. Nonresidents are welcome to participate, but are charged a slightly higher registration fee.

Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation Registration Form

Household/Primary Adult Contact Name: Participants Last Name: Address: Home Phone:
E-mail Address:
(we use your email address to send your receipt and any other important information about the class or program you registered for.)

First Name: City/Zip: Day Phone:

REFUND POLICY
A full refund is granted until the Early Bird Registration Deadline listed on the registration form. A $5.00 cancellation fee will be charged if the refund is requested after the early-bird registration deadline, but prior to the first session of a class. If a refund is granted to a participant who registered online, the convenience fee will not be refunded. A pro-rated refund will be granted when a program participant is unable to complete a program due to illness, injury, or relocation. A full refund is granted when Parks and Recreation cancels a class due to low enrollment (however, the online convenience fee is non-refundable).

(Please use full street name. If only PO Box or RR# is used, registration will be processed as a nonresident.)

Participants Name

M/F

Birthdate

Program Name/Location

Registration #

Day

Time

Fee

TOTAL: *SIGN UP EARLY - EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 31, 2012. Method of Payment: Cash_______ Check______ Credit Card_______ Expiration Date: ______________

CANCELLATIONS
If a class or program is cancelled due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances, an announcement will be made on the Recreation Program Update/Cancellation Line at 456-3699. Please call the 456-3699 phone number if you have any question as to whether classes will be held. This hotline is updated on a regular basis so feel free to call before you head out to any class or program!

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Scholarships Available: Reduced fees are available for those who qualify. Applications may be obtained by visiting our Web site at www.grcity.us/parksandrec or by calling (616) 456-3232. Scholarship applications must be submitted two weeks prior to the deadline for processing.

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Double Up Food Bucks Program Expands This Year!

As summers bounty of farm-fresh produce fills the market stands, the Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program is back for another season, too. This program matches Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food assistance benefits also called Food Stamps or EBT spent at participating farmers markets. At these locations, customers who use their Bridge Cards can redeem SNAP benefits to purchase fresh, locally produced foods. Double Up Food Bucks matches their Bridge Card purchases dollar for dollar, up to $20, with funds that can be used to buy more fresh Michigan-grown produce. The DUFB program is just for SNAP/Food Stamps Bridge Card users and does not match WIC, Project Fresh, or Summer EBT. There are now more than 100 sites across Michigan that participate in DUFB, including mobile food trucks, food-share programs, and over 70 farmers markets. Double Up Food Bucks are now available at 17 farmers markets and one mobile food truck in the Grand Rapids area. For a complete list of participating markets and hours of operation, please visit www.doubleupfoodbucks.org. The DUFB program was launched in August 2010 at five participating farmers markets in Detroit. This year, DUFB has expanded throughout Michigan, potentially reaching hundreds of thousands of residents and benefitting hundreds of local farmers. One goal is to give Michigan families better access to affordable fresh food. Michigan Department of Human Services Director Maura D. Corrigan explains: The Double Up Food Bucks partnership supports Michigan families working toward self-sufficiency. Double Up Food Bucks can help these families eat better and increase their purchasing power, which also allows them to play a larger role in Michigans economic growth. Access to fresh, healthy food for lowincome Michigan families and support for local farmers are serious concerns, says Dr. Oran Hesterman, president and CEO of Fair Food Network. Double Up Food Bucks has proven to be a highly successful solution because its a small incentive that has resulted in major changes in buying and eating habits, leading to healthier lifestyles. Double Up Food Bucks in Grand Rapids is supported by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, the Slemons Foundation, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and Open Society Foundations, with additional support from the Human Services department, Michigan Nutrition Network, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development.

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farmers market! They often cost less and have more flavor!

Keep it Simple: Buy vegetables and fruits in their simplest forms. Pre-cut and processed foods may be convenient, but they often cost much more. how The PRoGRAm woRKs 1 2 3 4
Visit your Farmers Market. Use your Bridge Card. For every $20 spent, receive $20 more for fruits and vegetables. Buy more Fresh Food!
The Double Up Food Bucks program runs from June to October 2012.

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Ada Farmers Market 7239 Thornapple Dr. | Tues: 12-6p Byron Farmers Market Corner of 84th & Byron Center Rd. Sat: 8a-1p Downtown Big Rapids Farmers Market 226 N. Michigan Ave. Tues: 1-6p, Fri: 8a-2p Fulton Street Farmers Market (Grand Rapids) 1147 East Fulton St. Tues, Wed, Fri: 8a-3p, Wed: 4-7:30p (Jun-Sept) Greenville Farmers Market Veterans Park, W Washington Tues & Sat: 8a-1p, Thurs: 3-7p Healthy Street Farmers Market (Grand Rapids) Jefferson & Wealthy | Thurs: 8a-2p Muskegon Farmers Market 700 Yuba St. | Tues, Thurs, Sat: 6a-3p Plainfield Township Farmers Market 4411 Plainfield Ave., NE Tues & Thurs: 2-7p South East Area Farmers Market Garfield Park (Grand Rapids) Madison & Burton SE | Sat: 9a-2p South East Area Farmers Market Gerald Ford (Grand Rapids) Madison & Franklin SE | Fri: 3-7p Sparta Farmers Market 73 N Union St. | Wed: 3-7p Spectrum Healths Farmers Market Crescent Street Park (Crescent & Bostwick) Tues: 11a-4p Sweetwater Local Foods Market (Muskegon) 6401 Prarie St. | Sat: 9a-1p YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Farmers Market 475 Lake Michigan Dr., NW Thurs: 3-7p (June-Sept)

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Labor Day September 3, 2012 8:00 a.m. a t A h N a b Aw e n P a r k

Holland Farmers Market 8th Street Market Pl. | Wed: 8a-2p Hudsonville Farmers Market 3302 Prospect St. | Wed: 8a-2p Metro Health Farmers Market (Wyoming) Main St. between Village & Center Dr. Thurs: 9a-2p

For more information On how to choose, buy, prepare, and store fresh fruits and vegetables
Call 1-866-586-2796 or go to www.DoubleUpFoodBucks.org

On applying for a SNAP Bridge Card

Contact the Michigan Food Assistance Program Hotline at 1-800-481-4989

www.DoubleUpFoodBucks.org
A project of the Fair Food Network and Michigan Nutrition Network
Funded by USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program through the State of Michigan. These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. For food help contact the toll free Michigan Food Assistance Program Hotline: (855) ASK-MICH.