HBC PARENT CONNECTION
February 21, 2025
H-BC Families:
Students were able to get some fun outside time during their lunch recess time today! The cold weather had us all having breaks indoors! Looking forward to getting some nice warm weather this next week!
February 24-28 is National Celebrate Public Schools week! We have much to be thankful for!
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FEBRUARY DISTRICT NEWSLETTER: https://5il.co/36r1u
BASKETBALL CAMP: Basketball Camp continues tomorrow in HILLS- 2/22 for those Pre-K, K and 1st grade students who pre-registered - 8:00 am- 9:00 am. This is the last event!
Girls On The Run: H-BC Elementary is pleased to once again have Girls on the Run for 3rd-5th grade girls. The program, led by local volunteers, will be Monday & Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00 pm, February 19 through April 30. Registration is limited and there is income based assistance available. Information & Registration can be found here: Girls On the Run Questions may be directed to eassistant@embe.org,
SWIMMING LESSONS: Now is the time to make sure your childs swim suit fits! Students in grades 2-5 will be participating in swimming lessons at the Luverne Area Aquatics and Fitness Center March 4-14 as part of PE Curriculum. Look for the information to come home with your child on Monday, February 24.
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP: On March 28, we invite 25-26 kindergarten students to a full day of learning and fun. See the flyer at the bottom of this document for details.
SUNDAY OPEN GYMS: Families may enjoy open gym time during the winter months at the following times:
H-BC Elementary Gym in Beaver Creek will be open 1:00-2:30 pm (excluding holiday weekends)
K-6 Grade Students, accompanied by a parent, are welcome. The last day is 3/9.
Hugo Goehle Gym in Hills will be open 1:00-3:00 pm. All ages are welcome.
LOOKING AHEAD:
March 4-14 Swimming Lessons for Grades 2-5
March 20- End of 3rd Quarter
March 21- No School for Students/Staff Development Day
March 24- Begin 4th Quarter
March 28- Kindergarten Roundup
E-LEARNING: If we have an E-Learning Day, Here is the information- E-LEARNING LINK
Spring Assessments Coming Soon (New)
Spring Testing is an important time to check progress for our students. As we get closer to April, we will enter the Spring Assessment season. Please click this LINK to see our HBC Assessment Calendar. This will give you an idea when each assessment is scheduled for ACTs, MCAs and NWEAs.
Information for Families Regarding MCA III Assessments: (New)
MCA Statewide Assessments Dear Families,
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) requires that statewide assessments are annually administered in reading, mathematics, and science. They are designed to provide the state, districts, and schools with a snapshot of student learning of the Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards.
When will HBC Students take the MCA Tests? What Grades will take the MCA Tests?
MCA Reading - (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 10th) - Wednesday, April 23rd and Thursday April 27, 2025
MCA Math - (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 11th) - Tuesday, April 29th and Wednesday, April 30th
MCA Science - (5th, 8th and 10th) - Tuesday, May 6th
What are the MCA Tests? The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) are reading, mathematics, and science standards-based assessments that measure student learning of the Minnesota Academic Standards. These assessments are used to meet federal and state legislative requirements. Most students take the MCA, but students who receive special education services and meet the MTAS eligibility requirements may take the MTAS instead.
Why do we give these assessments? MCA results provide valuable information for the school, district and MDE about how well students have learned concepts and skills from the academic standards. Educators and schools can use the results to plan instruction and evaluate their curriculum. Families can also use the results as one way to measure how students are doing on the content that is part of their daily instruction. School- and district-level test results are used in federal and state accountability measurements.
How are the MCA administered? The MCAs must be taken in person, even if your student is enrolled in an online program. For students temporarily learning online, they will take statewide assessments when they return to school. Your school can provide more specific information about the health and safety measures they are taking to ensure students and staff stay safe and healthy during test administration. Most students take the MCA online, but some eligible students take the assessment in a paper test book instead. For the MTAS, teachers work with each student individually using paper test materials.
