Allegan Public Schools - “Striving for Excellence” www.alleganpublicschools.org

August 20, 2011

“Bye Bye Birdie” is a musical comedy about a teen rock star (think Elvis Presley.....) who is drafted into the Army. Set in the late 1950’s, the cast features Calvin Woodard as Conrad Birdie, Ben Wallace as Albert Peterson (his agent) and Zoe Norr as Rose Alvarez (the assistant and love interest). With a veteran cast, a hilari-ous story, and some great music, this is sure to be a crowd pleaser! All shows are at 7:00 p.m. (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) in the Allegan High School Performing Arts Center.

School Calendar2011-12

Sept 6 - FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTSSept 16 - STAFF ONLY (Professional Dev.)October 11, 12 - Parent/Teacher Conf. (HS)November 8, 9, 10, - Parent/Teacher Conf. (MS/Elem)November 11 - STAFF ONLY (Prof. Dev.)November 24, 25 - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving)December 19 - Jan 2 (Christmas Break)January 3 - School ResumesJanuary 18, 19 - Parent/Teacher Conf. (HS)January 20 - STAFF ONLY (Prof. Dev.)February 10 -NO SCHOOL (Midwinter Break)February 28, 29 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (MS & Elem)March 1 - Parent /Teacher Conf. (MS & Elem)March 2 - STAFF ONLY (Professional Dev.)April 2-6 - NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)April 25, 26 - Parent/Teacher Conf. (HS)April 27 - STAFF ONLY (Professional Dev.)May 28 - NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)May 31 - Last Day for Students

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IMPORTANT – KEEP NEAR YOUR PHONE Allegan Public Schools

Telephone Numbers Administration Office ................................... 673-5431 Kevin Harness (superintendent) Bill Hammer (director of operations) Nancy McKown (curriculum and technology) Allegan High School ................................... 673-7002 Jim Mallard, Ron Orr (principals) L.E. White Middle School ............................ 673-2241 George Mohr, James Antoine (principals) Dawson Elementary ...................................... 673-6925 Joe James (principal) North Ward Elementary ................................ 673-6003 Harry Dalm (principal) Pine Trails Elementary .................................. 673-5379 Dave Kanine (principal) West Ward Elementary .................................. 673-7000 Harry Dalm (principal) Allegan Alternative High & Adult Ed ........... 673-5433 Brenda Nyhof (principal) Special Education .......................................... 673-5431 Jodi Zenk (director) Athletic Office ............................................... 673-7002 Gary Ellis (director) Recreation Department ................................. 673-7002 Trevor Horwath (rec.), Andrea Murphy (pool) Maintenance Department .............................. 673-2085 Wally Brennan, George Zeock (supervisors) Transportation Department .......................... 673-2203 Darrell Stoughton (supervisor) School Web page: www.alleganpublicschools.org

The “Our Schools News” is a publication of Allegan Public Schools. It is published at least four times annually and mailed to all residents of the Allegan area. If you know of someone who is not receiving this publication that would benefit from receiving it, please contact Joni VanNieuwenhuyzen editor, at 673-5431 or email: jonivan@alleganps.org

Allegan Public Schools 2011-12Board of EducationRegular Meeting Schedule

September 12, 2011 (7:00 p.m.)October 10, 2011 (7:00 p.m.)

November 14, 2011 (7:00 p.m.)December 12, 2011 (7:00 p.m.)

January 9, 2012 (7:00 p.m.)February 13, 2012 (7:00 p.m.)March 12, 2012 (7:00 p.m.)April 9, 2012 (7:00 p.m.)May 14, 2012 (7:00 p.m.)June 11, 2012 (5:30 p.m.)

July 9, 2012 (5:30 p.m.) Organizational Meeting

-- All regular meetings scheduled for the 2nd Monday of each month.-- Regular meetings during school year are scheduled to begin at 7 pm.-- Regular meetings during the summer (June, July, August) begin at 5:30 p.m.-- All meetings to be held at the Allegan Public Schools’ Administra- tion Building, 550 Fifth Street, Allegan MI 49010.

Interested citizens are invited to attend meetings. There is an opportunity for public comments of a general nature at the beginning of every board meeting. Persons with disabilities who need special accommodations should contact the Superintendent at 673-5431, or at 550 Fifth Street, Allegan, MI 49010, ten days prior to the meeting.

SchoolOpen Houses:

Dawson Elementary (August 31, 6-7 p.m.)North Ward Elementary (August 31, 5:30-6:30 p.m.)

Pine Trails Elementary (August 31, 6-7 p.m.)West Ward Elementary (August 31, 6:30-7:30 p.m.)

*L.E.White Middle School (September 8, 7-8:30 p.m.)Allegan High School (September 7, 6-7 p.m.)

Alternative High School (September 12, 6-7 p.m.)

*Middle School parents will attend an opening meeting at 7:00 sharp in the cafeteria, and then will follow their child’s schedule.

Please bring schedule to Open House if you have it.

Front Row: Mark Davidhizar (president), Dale Wittkop (vice president), Mary Kasprsyk (treasurer), Grace Gant (secretary). Back Row: Troy Carns (trustee), Vicki Knuckles (trustee), Michael Fairbanks (trustee).

APS Board of Education

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“Harness”

. . . the POWER of EducationKevin HarnessSuperintendent(A message from the superintendent of schools)

Tech Updates Powering Education at APSThe saying “Nothing ever stays the same” is never more true than when it is used in the arena of technology. Whether our technology experience has been through our own education, business, or simply our home computer use, we certainly understand by now that technology and its applications in our life change more rapidly than we can pretend to keep up with. Add the financial barriers of purchasing and maintaining the latest technological tools to the challenge of staying technologically informed and educated, and it is possible to become overwhelmed. How-ever, becoming overwhelmed is not an option for educators if we are to provide the best educational experience pos-sible for our students.

New this fall at Allegan Public Schools is a complete update of our website (www.alleganps.org). Not only does our website have a completely new look, but it is also more “user friendly” with easier navigation. The site includes a complete staff directory listed alphabetically including e-mail addresses and telephone extensions. The site also boasts numerous links to helpful educational resources for students and parents. Upcoming events, athletic contests, and even school closing information are also available. Check it out – it’s a great way to find out what’s happening at APS.

Another update for this fall is a new student information and grade book system called PowerSchool. The change to this new program was made for ease of use and reliability. The new system will obviously require time to learn--not only for our staff, but for students and parents as well. The transfer of student data is nearly complete. Once the sys-tem is up and running, please log-on. I believe you will find it quite easy to access student grades and other pertinent information.

Finally, a tremendous technology advancement for the district for the 2011-12 school year is the installation of wireless network and Internet access at all of our seven buildings. Fast, convenient access to our network and the Internet is of paramount importance for our students and staff. Wireless campuses across the district are the first step and the foundation for providing access to the information highway in every classroom. The use of a variety of devices to access the Internet and other educational tools is expanding in the district. Providing wireless access across the district will serve to facilitate that expansion.

Many years ago the discussion focused on “integrating” technology into the curriculum. Today, a variety of technology tools have become primary vehicles for curriculum delivery. All students benefit when updated technology is used in the classroom. Our high school and middle school students in particular must be provided the technology experiences and the practice necessary in order to be successful in the next phase of their education, and ultimately to be competitive in the workplace. Providing the technological tools necessary for students and staff to be successful will continue to be a primary goal for our Board of Education and the district.

Welcome back everyone! We are looking forward to another great year at Allegan Public Schools.

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Our group of senior citizen “Lifelong Learners” are moving back to Wednesdays, but they will meet in the mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, beginning this fall. They will still meet at the school adminis-tration office on Fifth Street. Several guest speakers, entertainment, and special trips have already been lined up! So, feel free to join this fun group of “young at heart” citizens! If you are not currently on the mailing list for Lifelong Learners, and would like to be add-ed, please contact Eleanor Nielsen at (269) 673-5431. Some dates to remember:

September 12 - See you at the fair!September 21 - Welcome Back First Meeting

Flu Shots (date to be announced) in October

Pictured is George Heerema (2nd from right) who gave a pic-torial talk last year about his biking trip through the Nether-lands. Pictured with him are three of the group’s “Dutch gals” -- Emma Ridderbos, Coby Dortwegt, and Anne Nolan.

Lifelong Learners to meet WEDNESDAY mornings!

Allegan students had the opportunity this summer to participate in a Writers Camp, sponsored by GVSU. As part of the Na-tional Writing Project, teachers were asked to inspire creative thinking in young writ-ers, as they explore various writing styles and methods of self-expression. Bethany Burnett, 5th grade teacher from Dawson El-ementary, was selected to teach one of the classes, along with Mary Shannon from Zee-land Schools.

Laker Writing Camp

Participants in this year’s 2011 Laker Writing Camp

Annual Education ReportEach school district in Michigan is required to publish an Annual Educational Report for the previous school year. This report contains detailed data on the follow-ing:

State administered student assessment results • (MEAP and Michigan Merit Exam)Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) results• Teacher qualification information• National test results• and more!•

To access the Report for Allegan Public Schools, please check our district website, www.alleganps.org, click on “Information” then on “Annual Report”. You can also access this information, as well as similar information comparing all school districts throughout Michigan, by visiting the state’s website www.mischooldata.org.

If you have questions regarding interpreting this report, feel free to contact any of the following:

Nancy McKown, Director of Instructional Services 673-5431, (ext. 3008)

Kevin Harness, Superintendent 673-5431 (ext. 3001)

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Students should be at their bus stop approximately 5 minutes before pick-up time.

Times listed below are APPROXIMATE. Adjustments to this schedule may be made at any time during the school year.

• IF YOUR ADDRESS IS NOT LISTED, please have your child wait at the nearest listed stop and have his/her address and phone number avail-able for the driver.

• Bus take-home routes and times may vary from the schedule below.• Bus passes will no longer be allowed. If your child needs transportation

other than to his/her own home stop on a regular basis (example: to the child’s sitter) please make arrangements with your child’s school for prior approval. Please do not contact the bus garage.

• Students are not allowed to bring the following on the bus: live animals or insects, glass containers or glass articles, balloons, toys, bats, balls, hockey sticks, skiis, skateboards, sleds, or other items that may cause injury to a student or damage a bus. It is the parents’ responsibility to transport these items to school. All carry-on items must be secured by the student in their lap or between their knees (no loose items allowed on the seat or aisle).

• For the safety of other students and the driver, please do not allow your student to have articles hanging from their book bag, backpack, or clothes which can get caught as they enter/exit the bus.

• Questions should be directed to Darrell Stoughton, Transportation Super-visor, at the Bus Garage 673-2203.

Elementary Shuttle Buses

Shuttle bus services will be provided for some elementary students, on a space-avail-able basis, using the following criteria:

1. Special needs students 2. MSRP preschool and Y-5’s students 3. Students moved to another school due to overcrowding. 4. Daycare issues and School of Choice requests.

Walkers that need to use the shuttle bus serviceshould be at their home school by 7:30 a.m.

Bus Routes:

BUS #22949 118th Ave 6:30 118th Ave/Stoney Point Dr26th St/Koteras Dr 2659 120th Ave 6:35120th Ave/27th St121st Ave/Forrest Dr 6:40 2123 26th St25th St/Bayview Ct 6:45 122nd Ave/Crystal Cove 2737 122nd Ave 2219 30th St 6:50 Wetmore Dr 2311 30th St 30th St/Meade Rd 6:552984 125th Ave 2323 28th St 2142 30th St 2112 30th St 7:002815 120th Ave2820 120th Ave2105 28th St 7:052937 122nd Ave 2961 122nd Ave2977 122nd Ave2030 30th St 7:101881 30th St1838 30th St

BUS #31258 Lincoln Rd 6:35 1246 Lincoln Rd1168 Lincoln Rd1104 Lincoln Rd Lincoln Rd/Dble Eagel Est Rd 6:402105 110th St 6:45 1146 22th St 6:501151 22nd St 2535 111th Ave 6:55 M89/111th Ave2632 Dutch Acres 7:00 1173 Dutch Acres1184 Dutch Acres 1208 26th St 7:0526th St/Minor Ln 2631 113th Ave 2670 113th Ave 2716 113th Ave 2750 113th Ave 7:102753113th Ave 2789 113th Ave/Gordan Dr 2844 113th Ave2886 113th Ave 113th Ave/Jennings Ct 7:15

BUS #4116tth Ave/29th St 6:35 2695 116th Ave 2624 116th Ave 6:40 2611 116th Ave116th Ave/Fawn Path 2584 116th Ave2535 116th Ave 6:45 1636 24th St 1675 24th St 1566 21st St 6:50 1501 21st St 2147 114th Ave 6:55 1385 22nd St 7:00 2205 114th Ave2334 114th Ave 1423 24th St2529 114th Ave 7:05 2580 114th Ave 2707 114th Ave 7:10 213 Eastern Ave 7:15Grand St/Weeks St

Bus stops and times are approximate. Adjustments may be made at any time during the school year.

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BUS #5 3521 Monroe Rd 6:30 3853 Monroe Rd3859 Monroe Rd 6:351725 39th St1737 39th St 39th St/Kiella Dr1836 Tepee Trl 6:401826 Tomahawk Trl1833 E. Arrowhead Trl 3961 N. Arrowhead Trl 6:453971 N. Arrowhead Trl 1812 Tomahawk Trl1826 Tomahawk Trl 3913 Monroe Rd 3945 Monroe RdMonroe Rd/Tom Nolan Rd 6:50Monroe Rd/Wildwood Dr4131 Monroe Rd1723 42nd St 4191 Nantucket Dr 6:55 4188 Nantucket Dr4198 Gloucester 7:00 4265 118th Ave 39th St/Monroe Rd 7:10 Monroe Rd/Ryans Wood Dr 1738 36th St 1648 36th St 7:15 3866 115th Ave 7:20 3561 115th Ave 7:25

BUS #6 624 28th St 6:352780 106th Ave 2768 106th Ave565 27th St 6:40 505 28th St 6:452542 106th Ave 6:50405 26th St 543 26th St649 26th St726 26th St 2570 108th Ave 6:552467 108th Ave108th Ave/Tompkins Dr 7:00 952 26th St 1046 26th St 7:05 1080 26th St1117 26th StM-89/Martha Ct 7:10M-89/Wells Rd M-89/Pine Rd1225 Lincoln Rd 7:151229 Lincoln Rd BUS #91807 M-40 6:10 2025 M-40 (sitter) 4360 128th Ave 2664 M-40 6:30 4179 126th Ave 4199 126th Ave 4257 126thAve 6:35 125th Ave/43rd St 2386 M-40 6:40 2354 M-40

Bus #9 (Cont.)2250 M-40 3987 122nd Ave 6:45 3868 122nd Ave 122nd Ave/Walking Horse Ln 3838 122nd Ave 2184 M-40 6:502114 M-40 121st Ave./Appyway 6:55 2109 41st St 7:00 4040 Allegan Dam Rd 4042 Allegan Dam Rd 7:05 3876 Allegan Dam Rd 7:103849 Allegan Dam Rd Allegan Dam Rd./Dam Dr3745 Allegan Dam Rd Allegan Dam Rd./37th St. 7:15 M-40/River Ridge

BUS #10River St/Della Ct 6:55 River St/Wolcott St736 River St 800 River StRiver St/Hickory StRiver St/Grandview Dr 7:00 3081 Dumont Rd3088 Dumont Rd 3111 Dumont Rd 7:053151 Dumont Rd 3210 120th Ave 7:10 3094 118th Ave 3078 118th Ave 3065 118th Ave 1787 30th St30th St/Rose Dr856 N Main StN Main St/Summit Dr 627 N. Main StIda St/Jenny St 7:15

BUS #121128 42nd St 6:201134 42nd St 1076 42nd St 1072 42nd St1019 42nd St 6:251135 44th St 1066 44th St934 42nd St 4219 110th Ave4265 110th Ave4304 110th Ave4334 110th Ave 6:30 4372 110th Ave4415 110th Ave4453 110th Ave4481 110th Ave4543 110th Ave 6:35 950 46th St910 46th St 6:40 4819 109th Ave/Store 4841 109th Ave4824 110th Ave 6:45 4738 110th Ave4694 110th Ave

Bus #12 (Cont.)4614 110th Ave 1126 46th St 6:501137 46th St 4683 112th Ave 6:554760 112th Ave1270 44th St4394 112th Ave 7:00 4339 112th Ave4273 112th Ave 7:05112th Ave/Kimble Dr 1122 38th St 7:10 111th Ave/37th St1169 37th St3593 113th Ave 7:153579 113th Ave

BUS #13 Village East MHP 6:50 2778 111th Ave 6:55111th Ave/27th St2667 111th Ave 7:05 2663 111th Ave1195 27th St1104 27th St 7:101222 28th St 217 Herkimer St 7:15

BUS #14 Dumont Creek Estates 6:20 2019 36th St 36th St./122nd Ave 6:25 2248 36th St2230 36th St 2252 36th St3641 Dumont Rd 6:30 3944 124th Ave 3874 124th Ave 2375 Taft Rd 2355 Taft Rd 6:35 2343 Taft Rd 2259 38th St 6:402313 38th St 2453 38th St 6:45 3955 126th Ave 3962 126th Ave 6:50 2561 41st St 4234 128th Ave 4204 128th Ave 7:00 2640 41st St 3878 125th Ave 7:05 3921 125th Ave 2418 M-40 7:10 1998 M-40 7:15 1934 M-40 M-40/W. Babylon Rd

BUS #15Bayview Dr/Bayview Ct 6:504245 117th Ave 6:55 4283117th Ave 4295 117th Ave117th Ave/Allen Rd 7:00 4347 117th Ave 44th St./Grant Dr 7:05 44th St./Moore Rd44th St/Aspen Dr Monroe Rd./Shady Ln 4228 Monroe Rd 7:10 3590 Monroe Rd 7:153472 Monroe Rd116th Ave/Richards Dr 7:20

BUS #16 2442 36th St 2493 36th St 6:252497 36th St 2529 36th St3540 126th Ave 6:30 3521 126th Ave3482 127th Ave 3672 126th Ave 3679 126th Ave 6:35 3735 128th Ave 6:403679 128th Ave 3620 128th Ave3364 127th Ave 6:50 3337 128th Ave3407 127th Ave 2688 35th St 2636 35th St 6:55 3502 125th Ave 7:00 2479 36th St2213 36th St 7:05 2221 36th St 1866 M-40 7:10 1848 M-40 1826 M-403356 Delano St. 7:15

BUS #17 37th St/109th Ave 6:15 3793 108th Ave3806 108th Ave 6:20 102nd Ave/Sunset Cove 420 39th St 438 39th St 3927 102nd Ave 274 40th St 6:25334 40th St 6:30270 41st St 6:35 258 41st St280 42nd St4239 103rd Ave 6:40 322 42nd St401 42nd St 6:45 4306 104th Ave482 44th St 6:50483 44th St4384 105th Ave 4293 105th Ave 6:55105th Ave/Oak Dr 4008 104th Ave 7:00480 40th St

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Bus #17 (Cont.)460 40th St414 40th St3972 104th Ave 7:053968 104th Ave 755 38th St 7:10 850 37th St 7:15862 37th St934 37th St943 37th St953 37th St BUS #18 3340 122nd Ave 6:25 33rd St./Youth Home 33rd St/Dumont Lk RdAllegan Co. Svc. Center 6:30 30th St/126th Ave 3043 127th Ave 6:40127th Ave/30th St 6:45 2626 30th St2596 30th St2552 30th St3053 125th Ave 6:50 3104 125th Ave3136 125th Ave3241 125th Ave 6:553283 125th Ave125th Ave./Moore Drive (Spec Lake MHP) 3349 125th Ave125th Ave/Beech Ct125th Ave/Thompson Dr 7:003460 125th Ave3324 125th Ave3296 125th Ave 7:052379 Dumont Lk Rd 2361 Dumont Lk Rd. 34th St/121st Ave 2057 34th St. 7:15 1955 34th St. 34th St./Woodland Tr.

BUS #20804 44th Ave 6:154445 108th Ave 802 46th St 860 48th St 6:20 804 48th St 4778 108th Ave 4795 108th Ave 6:25730 48th St 4790 107th Ave 4695 107th Ave 4784 106th Ave 4503 106th Ave 6:40 4461 104th Ave 6:45 411 45th St275 44th St 6:50 393 44th St 44th St./Swan Lake MHP 6:55648 44th St 721 44th St 795 44th St 7:00 4342 108th Ave 4275 108th Ave 7:05

Bus #20 (Cont.)658 42nd St4129 106th Ave 7:10 660 40th St 108th Ave//Watts Rd 7:15 967 39th St 1014 37th St 7:20

BUS #21 3493 113th Ave 6:201203 37th St 6:25 3889 112th Ave112th Ave/39th St 6:303938 112th Ave 1285 40th St 4123 112th Ave 4155 112th Ave 6:354181 112th Ave1301 42nd St1319 42nd St1246 42nd St1226 42nd St 6:401189 41st St1105 41st St1100 41st St1092 41st St 6:4541st St/111th Ave4005 110th Ave 3717 111th Ave 6:55 3731 111th Ave1076 38th St1084 38th St 7:00 1139 38th St 3709 112th Ave 7:05 1060 37th St3680 110th Ave 7:10 3566 110th Ave 3492 110th Ave 1323 34th St 7:15 34th St/Red Fox Ln34th St/Whispering Oaks 34th St/Smith Ln 7:20 1434 34th St

BUS #221252 M-40 6:15M-40/Springhill Dr 836 M-40 6:20682 M-40382 M-40 Baseline MHP 6:253469 Baseline Rd 6:40 3513 Baseline Rd 3521 Baseline Rd 3555 Baseline Rd 3589 Baseline Rd 6:45 3721 South Dk Lk Dr 102nd Ave./Duck Lake 3645 102nd Ave 6:55 3537 102nd Ave 3486 102nd Ave3461 102nd Ave 3360 102nd Ave 32nd St/Busfield Dr 7:05 3275 108th Ave 3318 108th Ave 7:10

BUS #23 34th St/Tannery Creek Dr 6:30 1096 34th St 3581 109th Ave 6:353588 109th Ave 3619 109th Ave3644 109th Ave 3687 109th Ave 6:40 3546 107th Ave 6:45 690 36th St658 36th St 559 36th St 6:503795 105th Ave 512 38th St 449 38th St 6:5538th St/104th Ave 3705 104th Ave 104th Ave/36th St 3452 104th St 3422 104th Ave 7:00541 34th St586 34th St 7:05 746 34th St831 34th St 993 34th St 7:101061 34th St BUS #25 N Main St/Race St 6:55 110 Briggs St 7:00 Briggs St/ Charles St 221 Lowe St 7:05 Oak Meadows Apts 617 Grand St 7:10 124 Eastern Ave234 Eastern Ave500 Streeter StBridgeport Apts 7:15 BUS #26 34th St/Autumn Trl 6:45 1826 34th St Babylon Rd./33rd St 6:50 3265 Babylon Rd 3256 Babylon Rd 1771 Meadowlark Ln 6:553289 Signal Point Dr 3260 Bluebird Ln Riverbend Dr./Bluebird Ln 7:003243 Babylon Rd 3241 Fairhaven Dr 3261 Fairhaven Dr 7:053204 Fairhaven Dr 3151 Babylon Rd 3252 118th Ave 3337 Babylon Rd 7:10 3347 Babylon Rd Babylon Rd./Alexa Ln Babylon Rd/Bryans Way 7:153423 Babylon Rd3448 Babylon Rd3492 Babylon Rd 7:20 3508 Babylon Rd

BUS #29309 Fourth St 6:40Kalamazoo St/Fifth StDivision St/Marshall St 207 Bridge Rd Bridge Rd./Maple St 6:45 1205 Bridge Rd 1024 Bridge Rd 6:50 3251 110th Ave 3271 110th Ave 1015 33rd St 6:55 1141 33rd St 33rd St/Conley Dr 1307 Ely St 620 Linn St 7:00224 Jackson St 175 Jackson StJackson St/Thomas St209 Thomas St 7:05 231 Thomas StCherry St/Cedar St 7:10M-40/Maple St608 Jenner DrThomas St/Beechwood Dr 1314 Ely St 7:153351 113th Ave

BUS #303016 110th Ave 6:25837 Williams Rd2902 108th Ave 2933 108th Ave 6:302854 104th Ave 104th Ave/28th St 28th St/101st Ave2942 101st Ave 6:40 72 30th St50 30th St 6:45 3022 Russon Rd. 15 30th St 130 30th St 6:503098 102nd Ave 3160 102nd Ave 102nd Ave./Donald Dr 6:55 3279 102nd Ave 3241 104th Ave 7:00 3237 104th Ave 415 32nd St 104th Ave/Minkler Lk Dr2990 108th Ave 7:05 3048 108th Ave108th Ave/Melodee Pk DrM-40/109th AveM-40/Valley Vista Dr 7:15 1143 M-40 M-40/Huber St1297 M-40 M-40/Orchard Lane 7:20 BUS #42Pritchard Est. Apts 7:05 Highpoint Apts 658 Hooker Rd 7:10Herkimer St/ 5th St. Admin. Building 7:15

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Want to be more involved in the athletic program? Want some of the “best seats in the house”? Want to do something to help make the athletic events happen? There are plenty of volunteer opportunities available at the high school and middle school athletic events: scorekeepers, ticket takers, announcers, concession workers, raffle ticket sellers, cross country run workers, Booster Club committees and much, much more. Contact the Athletic Department for more infor-mation or to volunteer for one contest or many. No experi-ence required – we’ll get you ready.

DATES THAT RATE:

Aug 16 – Athletic Passes go on saleAug 17 – Fall Sports Parent Meetings (7 pm in the HS gym)Aug 21 – Fall Tiger FestAug 23 – Opening home contest for the 2011-12 season Boys Tennis – Allegan Early Bird Tourney (9:00am)Aug 29 – Middle School Cross Country and Volleyball practices beginAug 29 – Booster Club meeting (7pm in the Tiger Den)Sept 26-30 – Homecoming Week

IT’S A GREAT TIME TO BE INVOLVED IN ALLEGAN ATHLETICS - JOIN US!

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ATHLETIC SCHEDULES

The most up-to-date schedules for all of our teams can be found on the Athletic Department webpage: www.alleganpublicschools.org. Click on “Athletics”, then click on the team. Schedules, results, parent meetings and other athletic information can be found there. You can also sign up to be notified by email of schedule changes. Pock-et schedules are available at the athletic office at the high school, as well as at athletic events and other school build-ings. Stop in and pick one up.

ATHLETIC PASSES

Athletic Passes are now on sale at the athletic office. Take in more of the excitement of high school and middle school sporting events and SAVE! The Wolverine Conference has set individual admissions to high school events at $5.00. Buy a pass and pay as little as $2.40 for each contest.

10-Event Pass…………….$25.00 25-Event Pass…………….$60.00

Passes are also available at the gate. Join us in the fun of school athletics.

2011 FALL TIGER FEST – Sunday, August 21 2:00-5:00

Meet the Teams – Games & Contests – Free Food – Free Prizes – Player Autographs

It should be a fun day at the stadium. Come and meet the players from all the Allegan High School fall teams and enjoy all of the afternoon’s festivities. What a great way to get the 2011-12 season off to a good start.

FRIDAY NIGHT – FOOTBALL – TAILGATES – FUN

It all goes together. You’ll want to join us before each home game and get the night off right. Bring the whole family and take part in all the activities. Date/Opponent Team Sponsoring8/25 vs. Three Rivers (Softball)9/9 vs. Comstock (Boys Golf)9/16 vs. Dowagiac (Boys Tennis)9/30 vs. Gull Lake - HOMECOMING (Girls Tennis) 10/14 vs. Paw Paw - PARENTS NIGHT (Girls Basketball )

AlleganTiger Athletics

Student Health InsuranceLow cost student health insurance is available for families who are interested. Check your child’s “back to school” packet for an informational envelope from First Agency to find out more. Plans are available for school day only, or for full 24-hour cov-erage.

School LunchesLunch prices have increased for school year 2011-12. Elemen-tary lunches will increase from $2 to $2.25. Middle school and high school lunches will now be $2.50 and $2.75. If your family qualifies, your child may be eligible for free or reduced prices on school lunch and breakfast. Please check Page 15 for details on income eligibility. Each child will be given a packet from the Food Service Department on the first day of school (or it might be mailed to your home prior to the start of school) with an application included for this program.

Middle School Volleyball TryoutsAugust 30, 31, and

September 1(7th grade 3:30-4:30 & 8th grade 5:00-6:00)

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Allegan Band “Notes”

Join the 2011-12Allegan All-Sports Boosters

Meetings are held:August 29

(then the first Monday of every month, starting October 3, excluding April)

7:00 p.m. at Allegan High School (Tiger’s Den)

All-Sports Booster Membership Info:

Name ____________________________ Phone_______________

Address _______________________________________________

Please check one: *Single Membership ($10) ______ *Family Membership ($15)______

*Contact the Athletic Dept. for information about 2-yr, 4-yr, and Lifetime Memberships!

Make checks payable Allegan All Sports Boosters (and mail to): c/o Allegan High School 1560 M-40 North Allegan, MI 49010

Please check this box if interested in working events:

Support Allegan Athletics

Band Camp 2011 - “Tour de France”This year’s marching show theme for the AHS band is “Tour de France”. Come on out to a football game or one of their compe-titions and enjoy this colorful performance! A big thank-you to the Band Boosters and many volunteers who helped with band camp again this year.

Fall Band Dates:

Sept. 13Fair paradeSept. 24Otsego competitionOct. 15Cedar Springs competitionOct. 22 Jenison competitionOct. 29Rockford competitionNov. 5MCBA State Finals at Ford Field-Detroit

Band BoostersIf you have a child in any of our bands, you are already a member! Please get involved with Band Boosters - it is very rewarding for you and your stu-dent.

Meetings - Band Boosters meet Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the band room; then the first Monday of each month October through May.

Fair Booth - Our main fundraiser is the band food booth at the Allegan County Fair. If you would like to volunteer to work a shift, please contact Alan Vierkant, Booster Club President at:

kantvier@yahoo.com

Middle School Band - It’s not too late to sign up!If you are going into 6th, 7th, or 8th grade and are interested in sign-ing up for band, just call the middle school and mention this to your counselor! Band instruments are available on a trial basis!If your student isn’t sure what instrument he/she would like to learn to play, Meyer Music can help. They will fit your child to an appropri-ate instrument and they offer “rental” programs for instruments that start at just $25. Please contact Meyer Music at (888) 792-0123. Also, the school has some instruments available. Contact Ms. Mack or Mr. Weber for more information.

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Allegan Public Schools’Emergency Management PlansAllegan Public Schools has developed policies and procedures to ensure the safety of students during emergency situations. In the event of an emergency, all school employees’ first priority is to protect students from harm. Below is a brief outline of the some of the District’s Emergency Management plans.

SEVERE WEATHERBuilding administrators will be notified in the event of potential se-vere weather and appropriate precautions will be taken. Allegan Public Schools will remain in session during a tornado watch or warning. If a tornado warning is in effect for the immediate area at the regular school closing time, school will not be dismissed until the warning is lifted. The superintendent or his designee is authorized to dismiss school or retain students in school under such circumstances.

Extra-curricular activities may be canceled or postponed in the event of a tornado watch or warning. If the event is in progress, appropriate measures will be taken to ensure the safety of the students.

“Snow Day Cancellations” or delays due to other inclement weather will be announced on most major local television and radio stations. School officials will make every effort to have the decision to close or delay the start of school by 6:00 a.m. In order to keep the phone lines open for emergency purposes, parents and students are asked not to call the school or bus garage to find out if school is in session. Please tune in to the following stations or check the district web site:

Television Radio WWMT (TV 3) WKZO (AM 590) WOOD (TV 8) WQXC (FM 100.9) WOTV (TV 41) WQLR (FM 106.5)Other stations are also notified through the GRAIL (Grand Rapids Area Information System).

THREATS TO BUILDINGSIn the event of a bomb threat or any other threat to a school build-ing, precautions will be taken to ensure the safety of the building occupants. Based on the assessment of the situation by the ad-ministrator, students may be evacuated to a nearby site, and/or the school may be cancelled.

FIRESIn the event of a fire, all students will be evacuated from the build-ing, and school may be closed, depending on the situation. This evacuation will be practiced regularly throughout the school year so students are aware of the best evacuation route from any location within the building.

CHEMICAL OR GAS LEAKSNatural gas leaks occur because of damage to an outside gas line which may be near the building. Chemical leaks occur when a vehicle transporting chemicals is involved in an accident, causing a release of liquid or vapor chemicals. Generally, students will be evacuated from the building in the event of a gas or chemical leak. The building administrator will follow the instructions of emergency officials in charge of the evacuation. In some situations, it may be safer to leave students in the school with all doors and windows closed and all ventilation systems closed down.

STUDENT DISMISSALAs with any emergency situation, parents should be alert for special bulletins on local television and radio stations and have an alternate plan in place if they are working and school is closed during the day.

Parents need to be aware that they have the ultimate au-thority concerning the safety of their own children. School officials will honor parent requests to pick up their students from school, or keep their students at home, if they feel that conditions are too dangerous to be at school.

Asbestos Advisory The Allegan Public School District complies with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and conducts rou-tine inspections of all remaining asbestos-containing materials in district facilities. The most recent inspection in the summer of 2008 found all asbestos materials to be in good condition and present no danger to students, staff, or visitors. If and when any changes occur, employees and parents will be promptly notified. Any district parent, guardian, or care provider who wishes to review the district’s Management Plan to find out more information regarding asbestos may do so by contacting Walter Brennan, supervisor of maintenance and grounds, at 673-2085 or calling Kevin Harness, Superintendent at 673-5431.

No Smoking or Tobacco on school groundsThe Allegan Public Schools has adopted a tobacco-free policy. This policy is in keeping with the state legislature’s Tobacco Free Schools Act (PA 140) of 1993. Our policy states:

--- Tobacco use is banned from all public school buildings at all times. (This includes athletic and school-sponsored activities.---- All school property, including vehicles and parking areas, is covered by this law.

This law is enforced by local police agencies. Violations will con-stitute a misdemeanor and can result in a fine up to $50.

Safe and Drug Free SchoolsAllegan Public Schools recognizes and abides by the standards of the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act and the Drug Free Workplace Act. These standards prohibit the unlawful manufacture, possession, use, sale, distribution, or concealment of illegal drugs and alcohol in school programs, school vehicles, school premises, and at school sponsored activities on and off school property. Drugs include all controlled substances as defined by law, as well as “look-alike” drugs, steroids, and alcohol. These standards apply to all Allegan Public Schools’ students and staff. The use/abuse of drugs and alcohol poses serious health and safety risks to students. We urge students, parents and guardians to work hand-in-hand with the district to ensure that these important standards are upheld.

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Student Educational RecordsUnder the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FER-PA), student records are treated as confidential and shall be considered to be for local school use only. Records shall be disclosed only to persons with a legitimate educational interest. Parents (or students who have reached the age of 18) have the right to inspect their child’s school records, and shall be afforded the opportunity to challenge the content of said records if deemed necessary. In situations where the parents of a student are divorced or separated, each parent (custodial and/ or non-custodial) has equal rights to their student’s records unless a court order specifies otherwise.

Directory Information

Personally identifiable information about current students of the Allegan Public School District will not be released without the consent of the student’s parent, or the student (if the stu-dent is 18 years or older), unless the information is “directory information” or the law permits disclosure without consent.

“Directory information” means information contained in an educational record of a student which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if dis-closed. It includes, but is not limited to: name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, grade, participation in school activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, honors and awards received, student photograph, and the most recent educa-tional institution attended.

Directory information may be disclosed without further notice or consent, unless the parent or eligible student notifies the superintendent at the Allegan Public Schools Administra-tion Building. A parent or eligible student has the right to refuse the designation of all or part of a student’s personally identifiable information as directory information, except that directory information may be disclosed to governmental, military, or other educational institutions as permitted by law. In accordance with amendments to Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in August, 2002, Allegan Public Schools reserves the right to exempt from disclosure directory information requested for the purpose of surveys, marketing, or solicitation, unless it is determined that the use is consistent with the educational mission of the school district.

Directory Information in the Media

The Allegan Public Schools will publish articles, photographs, and lists regarding the accomplishments of its students peri-odically in publications including, but not limited to: the Our Schools bi-monthly District newsletter, monthly school building newsletters, the District web page at www.alleganpublicschools.org, and various news media including the Allegan County News. If a parent or eligible student does not want his/her name or photograph published in any of these media, they should contact the superintendent at 673-5431.

Dangerous Weapons and Assault PoliciesStudents bringing guns or other dangerous weapons to school and students who physically assault a school employee will be expelled according to the policy of the Allegan Public Schools.

The dangerous weapons policy states that “students in possession of a dangerous weapon or firearm on school grounds or students who commit arson or rape on District grounds, in District buildings, or at District or school-sponsored events shall be expelled from school and referred to the criminal justice delinquency system and the appropriate County Department of Social Services or community health agency.”

Students in kindergarten through 5th grades will be expelled for at least 90 school days, while students in 6th through 12th grades will be expelled for at least 180 school days. Students must apply and be approved for reinstatement if they wish to re-enroll at the end of the expulsion period. This policy is in keeping with the state and federal regulations.

Student Handbooks

All Allegan Public School buildings publish student handbooks that pertain to each building. Students are provided with a handbook at the beginning of the school year. These handbooks provide specific information about student expectations, scheduling of classes, student discipline, and a variety of other important topics. Also, each child may receive a copy of the District’s Code of Behavior and Discipline (policy #8100) in booklet form. Athletes will receive a copy of the District’s athletic code. Please read your child’s handbook and make sure your child is familiar with its contents. If you have any questions about any of the rules or expectations, please contact your child’s school. High school and middle school handbooks are also availble to view on our district’s website.

Highly Qualified TeachersAll teachers in the state are required to be certified by the Michi-gan Department of Education. New standards set by the State of Michigan require all prospective teachers to pass basic skills tests in order to be accepted into their respective Colleges of Education and they must pass rigorous tests in their particular fields of study in order to obtain a teaching certificate. Recent Federal legislation passed under No Child Left Behind requires all teachers to main-tain even higher qualification standards, and requires that parents be notified if their school employs any teachers who did not meet these new standards. In most cases, this means a teacher must have a major or minor in the field they are teaching, or they must pass a state-developed test to prove that they are “highly qualified” to teach that subject. In Allegan Public Schools, our teachers are screened to meet the strictest qualifications of NCA, the accrediting organization that provides the model for school improvement at all our buildings. State certification guidelines do change over the decades and teachers employed by Allegan Public Schools hold a variety of types of valid teaching certificates. Parents also have a right to review the credentials of their child’s teacher. If you have a question about the qualifications of your child’s teacher, please contact your building principal.

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ALLEGAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Statement of Nondiscrimination:No person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, political belief, disability or handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefi ts of, or be subject to discrimination while involved in any education program or activity or through employment with Allegan Public Schools.The superintendent of schools shall coordinate compliance efforts and investigate all complaints of alleged discrimination,including but not limited to: violations of Title IX (gender equity), Title VI (race, color, or national origin discrimination),Title II (disability), Section 504 (handicap), the Age Discrimina-tion Act, and the Elliot-Larsen Act (religion, height, weight, ormarital status). The superintendent can be reached at theAdministration Offi ce, 550 Fifth Street, Allegan, MI 49010 (616) 673-5431. The following procedures shall be implemented for any complaint or grievance related to civil rights:

Grievance Procedure:

Students shall fi le their grievance with the building principal.Employees shall fi le their grievance with the immediate super-visor. 1. The principal or the supervisor shall announce his decision

within two work days in the case of an employee.

2. Within fi ve school days or work days, as appropriate, the principal’s decision or supervisor’s decision may be appealed to the superintendent. The superintendent shall af-fi rm or modify the decision within three days from hearing the appeal.

3. The superintendent’s decision may be appealed to the Board of Education within fi ve school days or work days of such decision.

4. The Board of Education shall schedule a hearing within ten days after receiving the appeal and shall notify the student or employee that said hearing shall be conducted under the fol-lowing rules and procedures:

A. Written notice shall be given of the date, time, and place of the hearing;

B. The student or employee may be represented by an at-torney or other advisor of their choosing;

C. Witnesses may be presented at the hearing and may be questioned by the board and its representatives and by the student or employee and his representatives;

D. The hearing is not a court proceeding and court rules of evidence shall not be enforced at said hearing;

E. There may be present at the hearing the principal or the supervisor, the Board of Education’s attorney, and such resource persons as the president of the Board deems essential to the proper adjudication of the case;

F. The Board of Education shall render a written opinion of its determination within fi ve days from the date of the hearing. Such written opinion shall be forwarded to all parties concerned.

Section 504 protects children from discriminationSection 504 is an Act that prohibits discrimination against persons with a handicap in any program receiving Federal fi nancial assistance, such as public schools. The Act defi nes a person with a handicap as anyone who:

1. has a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities (major life activities include activities such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working);2. has a record of such an impairment; or3. is regarded as having such an impairment.

In order to fulfi ll its obligation under Section 504, the Allegan Public School District recognizes a responsibility to avoid discrimination in poli-cies and practices regarding its personnel and students. No discrimination against any person with a handicap will knowingly be permitted in any of the programs and practices in the school system. The School District has specifi c responsibilities under the Act, which includes the responsibility to identify, evaluate, and if the child is determined to be eligible under Section 504, to afford access to appropriate educational services. If the parent or guardian disagrees with the determination made by the profes-sional staff of the School District, he/she has a right to a hearing with an impartial hearing offi cer.

ATTENTION – STUDENTS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY:The Allegan Public School District is required to identify students with limited English profi ciency. Special assistance will be provided for students with needs in this area. In some instances, an interpreter will be provided to assist the student with communication. If any student of Allegan Public Schools feels they could benefi t from services related to limited English profi ciency, they should contact the Superintendent, at 550 Fifth Street, Allegan MI 49010 (phone 269/673-5431).ATENCIÓN – A LOS ESTUDIANTES CON CA-PACIDADES LIMITADAS EN INGLÉS:El distrito escolar público de Allegan está requerido identifi car a los estudi-antes con capacidades limitadas en inglés. Ayuda especial será provista para los estudiantes con necesidades en este área. En algunas circunstancias se les proveerá un intérprete a los estudiantes para ayudar con la comunicación. Si cualquier estudiante de las Escuelas Públicas de Allegan cree que podría sacar provecho de servicios tocante a capacidades limitadas en inglés, debe ponerse en contacto con el Superintendiente, 550 Fifth Street, Allegan MI 49010 (teléfono: 269-673-5431).

Homeless StudentsChildren who meet the Federal defi nition of “homeless” will be provided a free and appropriate public education in the same manner as all other students who live in the District and will not be stigmatized or segregated on the basis of their status as home-less. No board policy or school practice will be applied that will inhibit the enrollment, attendance or school success of homeless children. The superintendent has appointed Nancy McKown, Di-rector of Instructional Services, as the school district Homeless Liaison. If you have a question about any school services to home-less students and families, you may contact her at (269) 673-5431.

Legal Reference: McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

Pool Rental Open Swim

The pool is available for rental to any individual 18 years & older, groups, or organizations. Price includes several options. So what are you waiting for?

Book your party today!

During Open Swim 1 - 15 swimmers / in-district $25.00 16 - 30 $40.00 31 - 45 $55.00 46 - 60 $70.00 61 - 75 $85.00 76 - up $100.00

Out of district add to total price $10.00 With Party Room — $10.00 Per Hour Private Pool Rental Per Hour

*Use of either pool at one time. Addi-tional fee of $15.00 per hour for use of both pools at the same time. *1 - 15 swimmers / in-district $50.00 *16 - 30 $75.00 Larger parties have the use of both pools at the same time. 31 - 45 $100.00 46 - 60 $125.00 61 - 75 $150.00 76 - UP $175.00

Out of district add to total price $15.00

OPEN SWIM Open swim is for all ages.

Pre-K & Younger $1.00 K-12 Students $2.00 Sr. Citizens 65 & up $2.00 Adults $3.00 Immediate Family $10.00

Tuesday 6:30-8:00 pm Friday 6:30 – 8:00 pm Saturday 12:00-2:00 pm

Available to Purchase: Swim Diaper $1.00 Cap $3.00 Goggles $5.00 Swim Belt $15.00

Open Swim Family Passes: 10 passes/$70

LAP SWIM

Lap swim is for high school students, adults, Sr. Citizens & swim team mem-bers only.

Cost: $2.00

Morning Times: M, T,W, TH, 6:30 –7:30 *Noon Time: M -Th (11-Noon ) Evening Times: M, W, TH (6:30 –7:30)

LAP SWIM PASS CARDS Use for Lap Swim Only:

10 visit pass $18.00 20 visit pass $36.00 30 visit pass $54.00

AQUA AEROBICS

Drop in fee: $4.00 10 visit pass $35.00 6 month pass $215.00 1 year pass $380.00

Times: Mon. 11-noon, AND 4-5 pm

Wed. 11-noon & 4 -5 pm Thu 4 -5 pm

Sat. 10:30-11:30 am

Family Fun Time at the Pool

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri

10-11 a.m. Mon. & Thurs.

5-6p.m.

Cost — $1.00

POOL CLOSED Fri. Sept. 2-Mon. Sept. 5 for

Labor Day AND

POOL CLOSED Fri. Sep. 30

Jr. Wrestling

Oct. 18 - Nov. 10 Tuesday & Thursday (6 - 7:30 pm)

Available to all boys & girls in

grades K - 6

$20.00 registration forms

are available on-line and in your child’s

school office

Hunter’s Safety Course

Session 1 — Sept 12-15 (6-8:30pm & Sept. 17 9-?) Session 2 — Oct 3-6 (6-8:30pm & Oct. 8 9-?) Session 3 — Oct 24-27 (6-8:30pm & Oct. 29 9-?)

You must attend all class times in the session you choose.

**class size is limited**

$10 per student Ages 10 and younger must be

accompanied by parent/guardian

Classes will be held at the Middle School

Girls’ Volleyball

Sept. 19 - Nov. 2 3rd-4th grade T & Th 5th-6th grade M & W

Practice will be from 3-4:30 pm at your child’s elementary

gym. (6th graders will return to the ele-mentary they attended in 5th grade)

Games will be played at the High School gym beginning at 6:30 PM

$35.00 — Registration forms are available on-line and in your child’s school office

Pool Rental Policies will be given once your rental date is confirmed.

Contact the pool office.

Aqua Zumba

MONDAY NIGHTS

STARTS September. 19th!

Time: 6:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m.

Call 673-7002 ext. 5504 for more details

Coming this fall:

6th Grade Tennis Clinic

Information will be available in September

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Allegan Recreation & Aquatic Center 2011 Fall Programs

Trevor Hortwath - Rec. Director (ext 5506)Andrea Murphy - Aquatic Director (ext 5507)Pool Information: 673-7002 ext. 5504 or 5541

email: ard@alleganps.orgwww.alleganps.org/rec

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Allegan Alternative High School – “Where Students Soar” Allegan Public Schools offers an Alternative Education program to help students earn a high school diploma. The daytime Alterna-

tive High School program is for students in grades 9-12. Classes meet Monday – Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 2:38 p.m. at the South Ward/Administration building on Fifth Street. This program is committed to meeting the needs of the students by

teaching to their different learning styles and providing extra time and support in class so students will be successful. Technology is integrated into every class. The emphasis is on preparing students with the necessary academic,

social and employability skills to be successful in post secondary education or to enter the work world. Non-traditional class schedules are available. These schedules include vocational classes and on-line classes. Call to

hear about all of the possibilities. For information about our Alternative High School programs, call Brenda Nyhof at (269) 673-5433.

CREDIT RECOVERY

ONLINE CLASSES

Check with your High School counselor or call (269) 673-5433 to receive information on Credit Recovery. If you have failed five classes in high school, you are not on track to graduate with your class. You need Credit Recovery NOW!

ADULT EDUCATION

CLASS TIMES:

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

(12:30-6:30 p.m.)

Thursday(3:00-7:30 p.m.)

Allegan Adult Education is enrolling now!Classes are open to anyone 17 years old and up

High School Diploma • GED Certificate•

Career & College Readiness •

FREE CLASSES (regular and on-line) & GED TESTING

Enroll: September 12 - October 5 Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays (1:00 - 6:00 p.m.)

(Enrollment will take about 1 hour.)

Allegan Alternative High School 550 Fifth Street, Allegan, MI 49010

Questions? Call (269) 673-5433 Sue Chappell or Brenda Nyhof schappell@alleganps.org bnyhof@alleganps.org

It’s time to complete your education . . .. . . and we are here to help you!

PESTICIDE ADVISORY TO PARENTSAllegan Public Schools has adopted an Integrated Pest Management program. Inherent with this are the district’s efforts to reduce pesticide use as much as possible. While it may occasionally be necessary to apply a pesticide, these will only be used as a last resort. This program does not rely on routine pesticide applications to resolve problems. We use various techniques such as habitat alteration, sanitation, mechanical means, exclusion, etc., to prevent pests from becoming a problem.

Parents have the right to be informed prior to any pesticide application that might be needed at your children’s school. The district will provide advanced notification at least 48 hours before any pesticide application (this notification will be in the form of a posting at the entrance of the school and in a common area located by the school’s main office). Parents are also entitled to receive this notification by mail, at least three days prior to any application. If you would like this type of notification, please call the Maintenance Department at (269) 673-2085 and tell the secretary your name, mailing address, and what school your child attends.

In an Emergency (for example, bees nest), pesticides may be applied without prior notice, but you will be provided notice follow-ing any such application.

At any time, if you have questions or concerns about pesticide use at your child’s school, or if you wish to review our IPM plan or application records, please contact the Maintenance Supervisor, Mr. Walter Brennan, at 673-2085.

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Free and Reduced Price Lunch and BreakfastThe Michigan Department of Education has announced the household income guidelines established by the U. S. Department of Agri-culture for free and reduced price meals and free milk through the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, Special Milk, and Child and Adult Care Food programs. The income guidelines are effective from July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012.

Families should contact their school, school district, child care center, or family child care home to find out whether it participates in these programs. Schools and child care centers will provide a form for applying for free or reduced price meals. Only one applica-tion is required per household. Most participating centers and all participating family child care homes provide meals to all enrolled participants without any separate charge.

Children or foster children who are recipients of Michigan’s Family Independence Program, Food Assistance Program, or Food Distri-bution Program on Indian Reservations, or who are enrolled in Head Start, Even Start, an At-Risk afterschool center, or an emergency shelter automatically qualify for free meals. Households with incomes less than or equal to the following guidelines qualify for free or reduced price meals or free milk.

An application to a school or child care center can be approved if it contains complete documentation of household income or docu-mentation of current participation in Michigan’s Family Independence Program, Food Assistance Program, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations. Information supplied on an application for free or reduced price meals may be verified at any time. An appeal procedure is available for households where applications are denied.

Participating schools and centers accept applications for free or reduced price meals at any time during the year. A household may qualify for free or reduced price meals due to a temporary loss of income, such as a period of unemployment.

If a doctor has determined that a child has a disability, and the disability would prevent the child from eating the regular school or child care meal, the school or child care facility will make any substitution prescribed by a doctor at no charge. The doctor’s state-ment, including prescribed diet and/or substitution, must be submitted to the food service department of the school or child care facil-ity.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, institutions are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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The Allegan Public School District complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, marital status, political belief, or physical or mental handicap or disability--in all of its programs and in employment. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools, 550 Fifth Street, Allegan, MI (phone 269-673-5431).

Quality Preschools in Allegan

Allegan High School to host “College Night”Allegan High School will once again host a College Night for parents and prospective college students. Up to 60 colleges will be represented, as well as the Armed Forces. It will be held on October 11 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center lobby. Financial Aid representatives will also be available.

Summer Buddies 2011This year marked the 10th year of the Summer Buddies program. Coordinated by Sara Philips and Susan Bus-field, this 8-week program is for students in grades K-6 to provide summertime enrichment and learning opportuni-ties. This year’s program included thematic units about dinosaurs, turtles, insects, the Rain Forest, “red, white, & blue” and safety week. Tuition for the program is $40 per week. Many participated thanks to generous scholarships from the Allegan Educational Association (AEA teachers’ union).

ALLEGAN COUNTY FAIR September 9-17

Educational and fun for the whole family!

Summer Buddies (left to right): Samantha Hunter, Nathan Halstead, “Dinosaur” Miss Kyrstin George,

Beau and Levi Hitchcock.

FREE for those who qualify!*

Must be 3 or 4 on or before December 1, 2011

AAESA School Readiness Program&

ACRDC Head Start

Both programs are accepting applications for Fall 2011

Call 269.673.2161 or www.alleganaesa.org/earlyedfor a placement form today!

*Must meet State/Federal Guidelines

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