H-BC Elementary Parent Connection
Friday, September 27, 2019
Another great week at H-BC Elementary School! Have you heard that H-BC Elementary was selected as a National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Commissioner of Education. We are planning a celebration the week of American Education Week, November 18-22. What an honor it is to serve such a fine school and school district! Here is more information about the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program
Community Ed Volleyball
Volleyball meets Saturday--October 12.
Flu Vaccination Form
Here is a link to the Flu Vaccination Form for this years Flu Vaccination Clinic at our Schools. Please fill out and return to school. Here is the link for the Flu Clinic -October 15.
Grades K-2 Apple Orchard
Our grades K-2 students visited the Ocheda Apple Orchard south of Worthington today--Friday, September 27. Fun was had by all! Great day! I visited with many excited students.
PRIDE STORE (Positivity, Respectful, Integrity, Determination, Excellence)
The HBC Elementary PRIDE Store will be open for students to purchase items with their Pride Points. This will occur on Friday, October 4th. Parents be on the lookout for students coming home with different items they purchase at the PRIDE Store
Racial Demographic Form
A copy of this form was sent home with students, as well. Please fill out the Ethnic and Racial Demographic Designation From and Return to the Elementary School office on each of your children. Here is a link to the FORM. Thanks for your assistance!
5th Grade Basketball
Please make sure to register your 5th grader for the Big Sioux Youth Basketball League by tomorrow--Saturday, September 28th. Also, send Heather Harris an email with name and grade after registration is complete. Thank you. Any questions, send to Heather Harris.
October Bullying Month
Students are asked to wear Orange on Wednesday, October 23rd for Unity Day. This is to recognize that we need to unite to eliminate bullying!
HOMECOMING WEEK--October 7-11
MONDAY-10/7-Pajama Day-Come dressed in your pajamas,
TUESDAY-10/8-Career Day-Dress in your career uniform,
WEDNESDAY-10/9-Sports Team Apparel Day,
THURSDAY-10/10-Class Color Days 5th graders wear blue, 4th graders wear red, 3rd graders wear white, 2nd graders wear yellow, 1st graders wear green, kindergarten wears purple, Preschool wears black
FRIDAY-10/11--Patriot Day-Wear Red/White/Blue. Parade in Hills on Friday, October 11 at 2:45 pm.
Sioux Falls Canaries Game October 5
On Saturday, October 5th at 7:05 PM, The first 1,000 fans will get a free commemorative Stampede Clark Cup puck, and puck holder. The Stampede will also be hosting a pre-game tailgate at the Birdcage starting at 4:30 PM. Students and Family’s from Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary receive a discount on tickets. You must call in and mention you are part of the school. Cost: Blue level Seating at $15 and Grey Level Seating at $13. The normal ticket prices for this game are between $20-22 for the same seats. Call 605-336-6060 for ticket information.
Bullying Reporting Form
Here is the link for reporting bullying. https://bit.ly/2lN4lvc
Other Items:
- School Pictures are on October 2
- Homecoming Week is the week of October 7
- Homecoming Parade is Friday, October 11@ 2:45 pm in Hills
- Flue Vaccination Day, Wednesday, October 15
Mr. Holthaus
HBC Elementary Principal
507-673-2541 ext 11