Elementary Parent Connection

May 17, 2024

H-BC Elementary Families:

Wow!  We are in full swing of our end of the year activities!  It’s a great time of year to celebrate our successes during this past school year!  I’m so thankful for all the people that belong to our school and school district!  We do have a momentous occasion that is occurring on Wednesday, May 22-- Our new elementary school groundbreaking is occurring (see below for more information)…You may have witnessed some of the activities on the jobsite already.  It’s great we have a front row seat viewing the progress!  I’ll do my best to keep you informed!  Remember the last day of school is a REGULAR FULL DAY--8:15-3:30.  Proud to be a Patriot!

PUPPY RELAYS ARE TODAY!   The events start at 1:00 pm at the Softball Field on the south side of the Elementary School.  

Puppy Relays Schedule

Event

Time

Event

Time

70m Hurdles

2nd-5th

1:00-1:30

Broad Jump

Kindergarten

1:00-1:20

Softball Throw

1st Grade

1:00-1:20

50m Dash

K-2nd

1:30-1:45

100m Dash

K-5th

1:45-2:00

200m Dash

2nd-5th

2:00-2:15

Softball Throw

Kindergarten

2:15-2:30

Broad Jump

1st Grade

2:15-2:30

400m Dash

3rd-5th

2:15-2:30

Relays

K-5th

2:30 to end

GROUND BREAKING:   The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Elementary School will be held at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, May 22 at 510 Patriot Lane, Beaver Creek, MN (New site for the Elementary School).

PEAC SURVEY:  H-BC is researching whether or not the district will continue to offer PEAC after School Enrichment/Childcare for the 2024-2025 school year.  Thank you for taking a moment to share your thoughts.  Survey closes on Friday, May 24, 2024.   https://forms.gle/vPwmn9einGMePgqi7

SUMMER REC:  Thank you to Mr. VanWyhe for all his work coordinating H-BC Summer Rec Programs.  Thank you also to all the volunteer coaches and sponsors who made contributions to the Program. Team and sponsor information is in these links:
coach pitch     t-ball          little sluggers
Game cancellations will  be posted on the live feed at hbcpatriots.com and on the Hills-Beaver Creek Summer Rec. Facebook page.

BIKE RODEO:  The Luverne Optimist Club invites all Patriots to the Annual Bike Rodeo Saturday, May 18, 10am at the Blue Mound Ice Arena in Luverne.  There will be bike inspections & repairs as well as many prizes!
Thank you to the Optimist Club for providing bike helmets to any 3rd grader interested.  The helmets were distributed today.

MAY NEWSLETTER:  Thank you Mrs. Moore for pulling together all the news for the May District Newsletter.    Click here to enjoy the newsletter.

MN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ASSESSMENT SURVEY:  MDE is beginning the process of redesigning the statewide assessment reports. This includes evaluating how student results are organized and communicated (including the labels like "does not meet” or “exceeds" the standards, and what the reports will look like for new academic standards). The redesigned reports will be seen for the first time in summer and fall 2025.  Please take the survey to share your experience. It should take no longer than 15 minutes. The survey is now open for submissions until May 19. Responses are completely anonymous.  HERE IS THE LINK TO THE MDE ASSESSMENT SURVEY:  tinyurl.com/state-testing-survey

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

  • May 22- Last Student Day- FULL DAY OF SCHOOL!

  • May 24- H-BC Senior Graduation

  • Fall Open House & Pictures - August 28, 2024

  • Grades 1-5 First Day - September 3, 2024

  • Kindergarten Conferences - September 3, 2024

  • Kindergarten First Day of School - September 4, 2024

  • Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-673-2541 x1102 or

    t.holthaus@isd671.net