H-BC Families:
Another productive week at H-BC Elementary School! I’m so pleased with our students and their focus on their learning! Way to go! If you haven’t done so already, please take a few minutes to fill out the educational benefits--free and reduced price lunch application! Although breakfast and lunch are free for all of our students, the district receives funding for all those that qualify for these benefits. The application process and all the information is confidential to the utmost degree! So, please take a couple of minutes and fill out the application! So very much appreciated! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Plimpton or Ms. Scholten for assistance! This helps make H-BC stronger!
WE NEED YOUR HELP: Within our JMC Student Registration Process there is the Application for Educational Benefits section. Even though meals in the State of Minnesota are free, having parents complete this application can provide other benefits for our district and your child.
If you have not completed this application, please take a moment and do so at this time. https://hbc.onlinejmc.com/, click on the family icon, login, Register for 24-25 on the left, and at the very bottom Application for Educational Benefits.
CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION: October 2nd, was Custodian Appreciation Day. The students shared notes of appreciation with Jake, Lisa and Dalton. We sincerely appreciate all their work to maintan our buildings and grounds!
PRINCIPAL WEEK: October 1-7 is Principals Week! Thank you Mr. Holthaus and Mr. Kellenberger for all you do to ensure each student at H-BC has access to a high quality education. We appreciate your hard work and dedication.
OCTOBER 7-11 IS HOMECOMING WEEK
Check out all the details below about H-BC’s Homecoming Week Festivities.
Friday October 11 the Homecoming Parade in Hills is scheduled for 11:00 am, after the parade 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 H-BC High School and cheer on the Patriots. Students will be dismissed as usual, unless the parent/guardian indicates otherwise. Make sure to fill out the permission form that was sent home with students. Forms are due back to school on Wednesday, October 9.
PARADE ROUTE- 11 AM HILLS
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!
K-2 PUMPKIN PATCH: H-BC kindergarten, first and second grade students had a great morning at the Riverview Farms yesterday. Thank you to the H-BC Elementary PTO for paying a portion of the cost.
OCTOBER H-BC DISTRICT NEWSLETTER: https://5il.co/2xu4i
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 were due today.
For more information about this free flu shot clinic, contact Lois Leenderts, RN, school nurse, at l.leenderts@isd671.net.
Artist Presentation & Workshop: On October 10 Elementary students will be participating in a 30-40 minute artist presentation. The Lovejoy 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.
FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: Minnesota is currently experiencing a measles outbreak. Measles is a serious disease caused by a virus that spreads through coughing, breathing, and sneezing. Measles can spread easily, especially in schools, so it’s important to know how to prevent it and what to do if someone in your home gets sick.
The measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and effective and is the best way to protect against measles. If your child has obtained an exemption for the MMR vaccine, and had not received the MMR vaccine, they could be asked to remain home from school for 21 days or longer if they are exposed to measles.
CHILDREN BIRTH TO AGE 5 - Early Family Childhood Family Education is based on the idea tha parents provide their child’s first and most significant learning environment and are the child’s first & most important teacher. Children birth to age 5 and their parents/guardians are invited to join other families from 6:00-7:30 pm at H-BC Elementary on these upcoming Tuesdays: October 8, October 22, November 19, December 3 and December 17.
OCTOBER MOBILE DENTAL CLINICS: Children’s Dental Clinic offers dental services for infants to adults age 26. The mobile clinics will be in Luverne on Thursday, October 17 and Worthington on Tuesday, October 15 and Wednesday, October 16. Call H-BC for more information.
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 6-12 Fire Prevention Week
October 10 - The LoveJoy Legacy Project Presentation
October 7-11 - H-BC Homecoming Week
October 9 - H-BC Flu Clinic
October 16 - Wear Orange for Unity (Bully Prevention) Day
October 17 & 18 - NO School EDMN Break
October 21-25 Bus Safety Week
October 25 - H-BC Elementary Fall Festival
Please reach out to me if you have any needs t.holthaus@isd671.net