October 11, 2024
H-BC Families:
HOMECOMING DETAILS :
Today is the day and it’s a sea of Red, White, Blue at H-BC Elementary School.
The Homecoming Parade in Hills at 11:009 am.
Students will eat lunch at Jacobson Park in Hills and 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 from school as usual, unless the parent/guardian has informed the teacher otherwise.
PTO VIKING TICKET PACKAGE : The Viking Package drawing is tonight at halftime of the football game. See a PTO member promptly if you haven’t gotten your tickets!
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK: H-BC Elementary students learned about fire safety this week. Thank you to our local Volunteer Fire Departments for their work in keeping us all safe!
FLU CLINIC: Thank you to Mrs. Leenderts, Sanford Luverne Clinic and Luverne Area Community Foundation for offering the H-BC Flu Clinic this week. The clinic is a convenient way for our students and staff to receive their immunization. Thank you!
THE LOVEJOY PROJECT: H-BC Elementary Students enjoyed a presentation The Lovejoy Legacy Project on Thursday, October 10. Jimmy Lovejoy, was a former Rock County resident and artist. Through a grant, organized by the Rock County Historical Society, his daughters, Lyssa and Toni, who are now professional artists themselves, are in and around the Luverne area to host workshops at the local schools and more throughout the week. Students in 4th and 5th grade may sign up for the 10/15 class at H-BC. See the attached flyers.
WE NEED YOUR HELP: If you have not completed this application for benefits, please take a moment and do so at this time. 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.
Go to: 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. 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!
OCTOBER H-BC DISTRICT NEWSLETTER: https://5il.co/2xu4i
flu shot clinic, contact Lois Leenderts, RN, school nurse, at l.leenderts@isd671.net.
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.
JOIN US FOR ECFE- 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 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 14 - Indigenous People’s Day
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
