There will be a meeting at City High-Middle School on Tuesday, March 30 at 7 PM in the Multi Purpose room. This meeting is to present next year's schedule. The presenters will be City's administrative staff, Franklin Campus staff and PTSA members. Please join us!
What a week! And what a game! One has to wonder what CIty would be like with a varsity basketball team.
A shout out to all who participated in the events of the entire week, helped with setups and volunteered dozens of hours.
A special thank you to Matt Dreisbach, because without his determination, we would not have had the scoreboard working.
Thanks Everyone!
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Dear GRPS Stakeholders:
I am writing to invite you to a very important event that we are hosting for students, parents, staff, and all community stakeholders to discuss how GRPS can continue to build upon our school improvements and educational reforms, while at the same time implementing the changes that will be necessary to address the financial challenging facing the district and meet the needs of the 21st Century learners.
In follow up to our Futures Summit last November and the information provided in the March 10 State of Our Schools address, your participation and input is again important to help us develop our new instructional model and develop a plan that maintains our positive momentum.
WHAT: GRPS Futures Summit II
WHEN: Saturday, March 20, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
WHERE: Ottawa Hills High School
2055 Rosewood SE - Grand Rapids, MI 49506
WHO: Open to students, parents, GRPS staff, media and community members.
Child care will be provided.
To watch the video from the State of the Schools address and learn more about the instructional model concept, please log onto the GRPS web site: www.grpublicschools.org.
Thank you for your consideration and prompt response to this invitation. I ask that you please RSVP to Tara Rietberg at 819-2197 or email at rsvp@grps.k12.mi.us. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Bernard Taylor, Jr., Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
In a rare display of bipartisan cooperation, the PTSA Pepperoni Pizza Party has voted to give up its geographical high ground in the cafeteria and combine forces with the Sophomore Sausage Sellers, all in the effort to bring pizza to the masses at a significantly reduced cost to the American public.
When interviewed, PTSA Party spokesperson Wayne Glatz said, "Hey, if we can set aside our differences and join forces, why can't Congress?"
This fracture erupted years ago when the 2 parties found themselves at the SAME table during an officially-sanctioned band concert, both selling the SAME flavor of skittles in an effort to offset the mounting school funding deficit.
It further escalated when the 2 were again thrust into the awkward situation of having very similar coupon books.. within earshot of each other. "We just couldn't cross the aisle and work with the opposition then', Glatz said. " It was very competitive at that time in our party's long, proud history...and our constituency wouldn't hear of it!"
Those days appear to be over as the 2 will sell pizza and pop TOGETHER, unified to serve the public needs of pre-game hunger and thirst. Never understated, when reached for comment, the Sausage Sellers spokesperson, Ms. JoeAnne Peterson was quoted as saying, "This is a giant step forward to help bring unity to our school...and the world. After all, WE ARE CITY FAMILY."
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"nuf said!
Be in school tomorrow! The September count represents 75% of the per pupil amount we receive from the state. The other 25% comes after the February count.
The legislature is about to take $218. from GRPS (yes, that includes City) per student. DON'T LET THEM TAKE MORE!!!
See you in school tomorrow.
Thanks!
Wayne Glatz
City PTSA president 2009-10
Michele Lussky, a City Middle parent is looking to start a Soprts Boosters Club at City. She has volunteered to organize this group for the support of our organized sports teams. Anyone interested in joining this effort, please email Michele at devoelussky@yahoo.com. She will also have an information table at the City PTSA Annual Potluck this Thursday...so stop and say hello and get on board to help.
The City High/Middle PTSA supports and encourages a wide variety of programs and initiatives that serve our school community.
We’re trying to determine the nature and scope of all the various clubs and teams that will be functioning at City High/Middle next year. If you are either involved in a long-standing club/team at City, or if you are seriously considering starting one in the year ahead, PLEASE HELP US BY SUBMITTING A SIMPLE FORM ASAP!
Attention all 8th-11th grade boy soccer players! If you live in the Ottawa Hills School District, Soccer Coach Wilson would like to meet with you. There will be a team meeting on Tuesday, June 5th at Ottawa Hills High School, room 165 by the big gymnasium from 3:30pm to 5pm. Coach will go over his expectations and discuss commitment to the team and teammates. Several games are scheduled before school starts in the fall. There will be a parent meeting before the first game. If you have questions please contact Coach Wilson at GWi2972432@aol.com
Best of health
Coach Glenroy Wilson
Students, Parents and Coaches... Keep your fellow City fans informed of upcoming games, scores, booster events and more by posting messages here. Our students participate in a wide variety of sports across the GRPS. Help us keep track!