April 17, 2025
Dear Families:
As we head into Spring break, I want to take a moment to thank our students, staff, and families for a wonderful start to spring. The energy in our classrooms has been inspiring—from creative projects to kind acts and academic growth. Our school community continues to shine. I hope this upcoming break provides everyone with a chance to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with loved ones. Whether you're traveling or staying close to home, I wish you a joyful and safe break. We look forward to welcoming our students back with renewed energy and excitement for the final stretch of the school year!
Remember no school Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21.
PATRIOT PALS CHILD CARE CENTER
PRE-ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN!
Click on the link here to begin the process:
LINK for MORE INFORMATION
LITTLE BUDDIES EASTER EGG HUNT: The 5th grade students and their kindergarten little buddy had an easter egg hunt on Wednesday.
GRADES 3-5 MCA Testing Schedule:
Wednesday, April 23- READING
Thursday, April 24- READING
Tuesday, April 29- MATH
Wednesday, April 30- MATH
May 6 & 7 -Grade 5- SCIENCE
Please make sure your child gets their rest prior to the testing! We will have a hot breakfast for them when they get to school!
LET’S CELEBRATE!
April 21-25 is Public School Volunteers Week
April 22 is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
April 23 is Administrative Professionals Day
LOOKING AHEAD:
No School April 18 & 21
April 25 - Early Dismissal
May 16- H-BC Elementary Puppy Relays
JOIN OUR H-BC TEAM - HBC is seeking dedicated tutors for the 2025-26 school year to join our AmeriCorps ELC and Reading Corps programs. You can make a meaningful difference helping our youngest learners build essential skills and confidence! Check out all the details here: https://5il.co/3aymf
25-26 LPA REGISTRATION: NOW is the time to complete the registration for next year's preschool class. See all the information here: 25-26 Little Patriot Academy Registration
APRIL DISTRICT NEWSLETTER: https://5il.co/3c0pa
E-LEARNING: If we have an E-Learning Day, Here is the information- E-LEARNING LINK
Spring Assessments ARE HERE!
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.
Please reach out to me if you have any needs: