September 27, 2024
H-BC Families:
Hats off to the Hills-Beaver Creek Secondary School for the great honor they received this past week as a Blue Ribbon School for 2024! I know they will continue to work hard on maintaining that standard!
Today, we mark the mid quarter point of our first quarter marking period! Now is a great time to give your classroom teacher a call, if you have any questions, concerns, or would just like to touch base!
Remember on Thursday, October 3- H-BC Elementary School Dismisses at 1 pm!
HOMECOMING: Homecoming Week October 7-11. See the information below with the theme days for elementary students.
The Homecoming Parade is scheduled for 11:00 am on Friday, October 11. Students will eat lunch at Jacobson Park in Hills- (Weather Permitting) then have a time of play prior to going to watch the 12:30 pm Girls Volleyball game at the high school and cheer on the Patriots.
Artist Presentation & Workshop: On October 10 Elementary students will be participating in a 30-40 minute artist presentation. The Lovejoy Legacy Project. This is sponsored by SW MN Arts Council and the Rock County Historical Center. Students may also register for a self portrait class on October 15 at 3:30.
Flu Shot Clinic at H-BC: The in-school flu immunization clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024. To receive the flu shot, the consent forms must be completed and returned to the school by Friday, October 4, 2024. The form is attached and one was sent home with each student.
For more information about this free flu shot clinic, contact Lois Leenderts, RN, school nurse, at l.leenderts@isd671.net.
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!
PICTURE MAKEUP DAY: The final picture day will be October 30. If purchasing pictures is a hardship, please call the H-BC Elementary office.
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.
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:
October 3 - Early Dismissal - 1:00 pm at the Elementary
October 10 - The LoveJoy Legacy Project Presentation
October 7-11 - H-BC Homecoming Week
October 9 - HBC Flu Clinic
October 16 - Wear Orange for Unity (Bully Prevention) Day
October 25 - Fall Festival
Please reach out to me if you have any needs - t.holthaus@isd671.net