From the Principal - March 26, 2010

Legislation requires that all schools annually conduct two sheltering drills in addition to their six fire drill and two tornado drills. Teachers, alone with administrators, will review the steps and will clearly communicate that it is a "practice" drill just like fire drills.

Partial and full sheltering drills will take place on Thursday, April 1, during second hour. The drills involve teachers bringing any students in the hallway into classrooms, locking nearby fire doors or gates, locking and covering classroom windows and doors, and placing students in the least observable location. If you have any questions about this requirement, please contact an administrator.

These and other drills are done consistently for the safety of our students and staff.

Have a safe, restful weekend.

Best Regards,

Mr. Stuursma

From the Principal - March 19, 2010

· Thank you to Claire & Katherine Golladay, Kaela Theut and the entire student body for your support and efforts with the t-shirts for Haiti project.

· As we head into spring, please click here to see the attached information from Mrs. Kuklewski regarding school attire.

Have a safe, restful weekend.

From the Principal - March 5, 2010

· On March 4, the EGRMS 8th Grade Band and Orchestra competed at the District 10 Band and Orchestra Festival held at EGRHS PAC. Congratulations to both groups for receiving an overall 1st division (superior) rating!! We couldn't be more proud of our students and how they represented EGRMS.

· Good luck to the 7th and 8th grade choral ensembles who will be participating in the District Choral Festival at West Ottawa Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 11.

· Congratulations to the following students who participated in the Youth Theater Grand Rapids presentation of “Annie Jr.: Rosie Accola, Bridget Bevins, Hennesy Bevins, Sophie Blanchard, Sarah Clark, Jill Decker, Alec Distel, Hallie Distel, Justine Distel, Troy Gotch, Ellie Haun, Linde Hoffman, Stephen Hoffman, Hailey Hubbard, Savy Johnson, Emily Johnston, Caroline Kremers, Emma Kuske, Marie LaChance, Matthew Levitt, Emily Livermore, Annie Livingston, Sophia Luttke, Claire MacDonald, David Mack, Callie MacLean, Hannah Marsh, Sally Marsh, Audrey McDonald, Emily Milanowski, Elle O’Connell, Izzy Saylor, Clare Schneider, Turner Sytsma, and Kate VerMeulen.

Have a safe, restful weekend.

Best Regards,

Mr. Stuursma