September 13, 2023
H-BC Families:
We completed another successful full week of school! This past week I was able to go visit each of our classrooms. I discussed many of our ways to have a successful school year, including the student handbook, weapons policies, ALICE, bullying, how to treat others while on the bus.
NUT AWARE SCHOOL- H-BC Elementary welcomes students to our classrooms with food allergies. We invite your help and cooperation to help them stay safe. We have students who are allergic to nuts/ peanuts
Reactions range from mild to life threatening. There are several practices that are in place to help prevent allergic reactions:
1. H-BC Elementary is designated as a peanut /tree nut allergy aware school. There will be no classroom projects with peanut butter or peanut shells. Please do not send any of these projects into the classroom with your child.
2. Parents who send a lunch from home for their child are free to pack the foods of their choice. It is our hope that families CHOOSE not to send foods containing peanut butter or nuts.
3. When sending treats for birthdays, etc. please do not send snacks with peanuts or nuts.
PTO VIKING TICKET PACKAGE: To kick off fall, the PTO is doing a raffle for one VERY BIG PRIZE. The winner will receive 4 tickets (lower level, row 13) to the VIkings vs. Detroit football game on Sunday, Oct. 20 at US Bank Stadium. The prize package includes a $50 Visa Gift Card.
The drawing will be held during halftime of the homecoming football game on October 11th. Last minute tickets can be purchased at the volleyball game and first half of the football game that night. You do not have to be present to win. Contact a PTO member to get your tickets!
STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS: Ask your son or daughter about student council elections. They are happening soon.
SECOND ENTREE PURCHASE: Students in grades K-5 may purchase a second entree with their meal. The entree is $2.75. If choosing a second entree, students may pay cash or the family lunch account will be charged. Students MUST tell their teacher they want to purchase a second entree when they take the lunch count in the morning.
If your child DOES NOT have permission to charge a second entree, please notify the teacher and office.
PICTURE MAKEUP DAY: Photography by Mark will be back Tuesday, September 24, for those who did not take their picture at our Open House. MWF Little Patriot Academy makeup day will be October 30. If purchasing pictures is a hardship, please call the H-BC Elementary office.
ACTION NEEDED: If you haven’t done so already, please fill out the free and reduced lunch applications otherwise known as “Application for Educational Benefits”. Registration link found here: https://tinyurl.com/y5yz9soj Even though meals are free this year, your application does have benefits for district programs.
AM BUS CHANGES: For morning bus changes please call the HBC bus line--make sure to identify your student and the bus number they are riding: 962-3240.
AM DROP OFF: If it’s raining or you don't see our school staff on the playground in the morning, please drop your student off at Door #1 on the North Side of the School.
LOOKING AHEAD:
September 24 - Picture Make Up Day
October 7-11 - H-BC Homecoming Week - details to come
October 9- HBC Flu Clinic- Details will be coming
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. t.holthaus@isd671.net