Our Amazing Experience

On Friday August 12, we had our first community experience, we rode The Rapid. The Rapid is easy, convenient, cheap, reliable, safe, clean, relaxing and fun. Our class never knew that so many people used the bus every day to get where they need to go.

It was really interesting for us to compare how we get around and how the people of Grand Rapids get around.  A lot of us may have jobs in the Grand Rapids area when we graduate from Hudsonville so The Rapid would be something we could use.

The Rapid is $1.50 for a two way ride. The Rapid is cool because on the buses there are two ways to get off. Just because you can't drive doesn't mean you can't go anywhere. The Rapid is a way for people with disabilities to get transportation around town.

Hello MERIT Students!

We hope that you are having a great summer and are staying busy.  Mrs. Cunningham has been enjoying every second with little Luci.  She has also enjoyed the summer in Holland and at her family cottage.  Mrs. Maly broke her foot so she spent most of her summer in a boot!  Parker and Archer are doing great!

We are getting very excited for a new school year and to see so many familiar faces and some new faces too!

There are several things that you will need to bring the first day of school in order to be prepared.  Here is a list to take with you as you go "back to school shopping":

• a 3 ring 2 inch hard covered binder (not a "trapper keeper" style)
• a packet of 5 divider tabs for the binder
• a 2 pocket folder (to use as your homework folder)
• pencils
• erasers
• an agenda large enough for you to write daily assignments

Please talk to us the first day of school if you are unable to purchase the items on the list.  It is very important you buy these items so you can stay organized!

If you are wanting to help supply our classroom for the school year, we could always use...

• Kleenex
• hand sanitizer
• pump dispensing soap
• pencils
• highlighters
• expo markers for the white board 

You will be receiving your school schedules in the mail during the month of August.  Your locker number and combination will be on the bottom of your schedule.

If you will be taking medication during the school day you must fill out forms in the main office BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS.

Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Mrs. Cunningham and Mrs. Maly

Hager Park Field Trip

Adapted PE is always filled with many fantastic field trips. Last Friday September 16 was our first field trip. We headed over to Hager Park to enjoy the beautiful fall day. Students had a blast and enjoyed getting out of school for the last class period of the day. What a great start to the weekend!

Merrick doing a balancing act at Hager park.
Isaac hanging out at Hager Park
Danny and Crystal climbing around during our field trip.
Anthony, Tyler, Mrs. Hopp, and Elayna posing for a picture while hanging out at Hager Park for Adapted PE.

One Week Down...

It is hard to believe that a whole week of school has already come and gone. The Eagle MERIT Program is off to a great start. Our first week was not only filled with the start of new classes and getting used to a new schedule, it was also filled with team building activities and continuing to develop and establish strong friendships within our program. It is great to be back! We are going to have a great year!

Students participating in the game Two Truths and a Lie. This a great way to get to know each other better and to get the school year off to a great start.

Students working together in groups to create the social contract for the 2011-2012 Eagle MERIT Program.

Fredrick Meijer Garden

April 29, 2011

The Adapted PE class took a trip to the Fredrick Meijer Garden's at the very end of April. This was a great way to get out of the classroom and celebrate the beginning for Spring! We not only saw the butterflies, but walked around the grounds of the Gardens! A big thanks to Mrs. Bocks for all the field trips she plans for or class!

Scavanger Hunt, Fiesta, and John Ball Zoo

Tuesday April 5, 2011
Spring Break seemed like a perfect time for everyone to get together and go on a Scavenger Hunt around Hudsonville, have a Fiesta Lunch at Mr. Tom's house, and take a trip around the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids. Everyone had a great afternoon together!

Celebrating Ms. V's Birthday at Mr. Tom's house!

Posing for a few pictures on our Hudsonville Scavenger Hunt!

Students had a fantastic time at the John Ball Zoo!

Boys and Girls Club of Holland

February 25, 2011 everyone was more then ready for something fun in the middle of the dreary winter days. The Hudsonville High School Special Education program as well as other Special Educations programs in the area all gathered together for food and fellowship at the Boys and Girls Club of Holland. This was a great way for everyone to spend time together with friends from around the area.

Isaac and Chris playing a little pool at the Boys and Girls Club of Holland.

Everyone had such a fantastic time!