H-BC Secondary Families:
Important Reminder for Next Week:
Thursday, February 15 - Early Release at Secondary 12:45 PM
Thursday, February 15 - Secondary Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 7:30 PM (see below)
NO SCHOOL: Remember, there is NO SCHOOL Friday, February 16, and Monday, February 19.
It’s February! Please make sure to keep up to date with all the happenings at Hills-Beaver Creek Schools. Here is a LINK to the February Newsletter. LINK
Teen Mental Awareness Presented by H-BC G.R.A.D. Student Council
Our HBC Student Council has a very IMPORTANT message to promote during February - Teen Mental Wellness Awareness. Thank you to these student-leaders for promoting this important message.
To support the cause, please consider purchasing a shirt to show your support.
These t-shirts will be worn at the boy basketball game on February 26th vs. RTR. Youth sizes are available! We will be raising funds to donate to an important local non-profit organization, Carson’s Cause.
The mission of Carson’s Cause is to partner with schools and community groups to: - recognize early symptoms of struggling brain health and normalize discussion about it. -simplify access to care. -provide options for emergency help, including the 988.Purchase your shirt now (store closes on 2/9/24)
https://luvprintexpress.com/hbcstudent/shop/home
February is Black History Month
Please take a moment to learn about many of the heroes from our past! Black History Month LINK
February I LOVE to READ Month
E-Learning Reminder - Students NEED to complete E-Learning Assignments. Students who do NOT participate or complete these assignments will be marked UNEXCUSED absence.
Rescheduled Games: Please check the HBC App or Website for the most recent Rescheduled Games.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Friday, February 9 - CEO Applications due for Sophomores or Juniors
Monday, January 11 - ASVAB Results for Juniors 9:00 AM
Tuesday, January 12 - Deficiency List for Quarter 3 begins
Thursday, February 15 - Early Release at Secondary 12:45 PM
Thursday, February 15 - Secondary Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 7:30 PM (see below)
Friday, February 16 - 19 - No School
Saturday, February 17 - Robotics State Meet
Tuesday, February 20 - Humanity Launch at Secondary
Wednesday, February 21 - My ACT & Junior Pre ACT Test
Friday, February 23 - Driver Your Tractor to School Day & Parade at 12:55 PM
Friday, February 23 - Midterm for Q3
Tuesday, February 27 - First Day of Driver’s Education
Thursday, February 15th - Parent/Teacher Conferences Secondary (New) - The next Secondary Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 15th from 4:00 - 7:30 PM. Conferences will look similar to Open House where parents can come and meet with their students’ respected teachers during the 3.5 hour time block. Teachers will be available to discuss students’ progress during this time.
Humanity Launch at the Secondary - Tuesday, February 20th
On Tuesday, February 20th, HBC Secondary will have Humanity Launch to present to our student body about….
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) - Tuesday, April 9th and Wednesday, April 10th
MCA Math - (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 11th) - Tuesday, April 16th and Wednesday, April 17th
MCA Science - (5th, 8th and 10th) - Tuesday, April 23rd or Wednesday, April 24th
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.
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FREE Activities this Spring & Summer
For the 23-24 school year (Current Year), ALL secondary students will NOT have to pay the dues/fees for the following activities: Spring Sports (golf & track), summer speed camp and also the choir/band trip to Valley Fair. This past month the Hills-Beaver Creek school board voted to waive the fees for the following after-school activities - Track, Golf, Summer Speed Camp & Choir/Band Trip to Valley Fair. This is a one time event, fees will be reinstated for the 24-25 school year. Reimbursements will/have been sent to those families that already had paid for events.
We are hoping this encourages all of our students to participate and be involved.
Community Education - Summer Ball for Grades 3-9
Driver’s Education Starting Tuesday, February 27th (New)
Students who are 14 or older before February 27th,
The Driver’s Education Course will be starting on Tuesday, February 27th. The class will mostly be held after school for a duration of three weeks ending on March 13th. The class is a total of 30 hours of coursework. The cost of the course is $370.00 and will be due before you attend the first class (payable to HBC Schools). A letter was sent home for those who are signed-up on the interest form in the school office. IMPORTANT: Students MUST be 14 years of age to start the course unless a resident of South Dakota.
Here are the dates:
DATES FOR DRIVER’S EDUCATION CLASSES:
Tuesday, February 27 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Wednesday, February 28 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Thursday, February 29 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Friday, March 1 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Monday, March 4 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 5 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Wednesday, March 6 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Thursday, March 7 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Friday, March 8 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Monday, March 11 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 12 - 3:30-6:00 PM **** Parent Class at 6PM
Wednesday, March 13 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Child Tax Credit
Minnesotans can now claim the Child Tax Credit, with no limit on the number of children claimed. You must file a 2023 individual income tax return in order to claim the credit. Most taxpayers who are eligible to claim the new Child Tax Credit are also eligible for free tax preparation assistance. Learn more about income requirements and qualifications on the Child Tax Credit webpage.
The tax credit of up to $1750 per child is estimated to cut child poverty by up to one third in Minnesota. Nearly 300,000 households including 513,000 children are estimated to qualify for the credit.
Save Receipts for School Supplies
Please share this information with your communities. The Minnesota Department of Revenue offers two valuable tax benefits for parents who purchase school supplies for their K-12 students: the K-12 Education Credit and Subtraction. These benefits can reduce parents’ taxes to increase their refund, but is only available for those who keep their receipts. Purchases for most school supplies, field trips, and musical instruments for school band are eligible.
Most Minnesota parents qualify for the K-12 subtraction, which reduces their taxable income. Parents under certain income limits may also qualify for the K-12 credit, which can refund up to 75% of their costs – even for parents who do not owe any taxes. Visit Revenue's website for details.
E-LEARNING: The Hills-Beaver Creek School District may conduct up to five (5) E-learning days when school can not be in session for reasons such as inclement weather. Please see the following E-learning Procedure link for more information: https://tinyurl.com/39mrsvwk
School Calendar - Makeup Days (After 5 E-Learning Days): Please note that we only have 5 E-Learning Days scheduled for the school year. Any school days missed after 5 E-Learning Days would be Make-Up Days. Please see the District School Calendar (bottom) for make-up Snow Days. School Calendar LINK
PARENT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM: (Repeat)
We will again be using our Parent Notification System to inform you of weather related late starts and other items of importance at Hills-Beaver Creek Schools. As we get into that time of year, this system is reliable, however please keep an eye on other avenues as well, such as AM 800 or FM 101.5, and Sioux Falls television/websites: KELO, KDLT and KSFY.
Winter Sports Updates
A lot of weather postponements due to the winter weather. For the most updated information about sporting events, please download the HBC App or the HBC School Website
Open Gym Sundays - Hugo Goehle Gym - Hills & Beaver Creek Gym (New)
HILLS OPEN GYM: The Hugo Goehle Gym is open from 1:00-3:00 pm Sundays through March 24, 2023.
NEW - OPEN GYM IN BEAVER CREEK: Beginning Sunday, December 17th (due to boiler concern) there will be Open Gym at the H-BC Elementary School in Beaver Creek. K-6 grade students, chaperoned by an adult, are welcome Sundays December 11 - March 10 from 1:00-2:30pm. The gym will not be open December 24 and 31.
Deficiency Lists for 3rd Quarter- (Repeat)
DL for Quarter 3 starts on Tuesday, February 12th.
As we emphasize the importance of academics and being well-rounded students, athletes and participants of co-curricular activities, please be reminded that if students fail they on the DL and could be ineligible.
The Deficiency List / Academic Eligibility is located in Section 9 of the Secondary Student Handbook (LINK).
This slide explains the different levels of deficiencies. Parents and students will receive an emailed letter notifying them if their student is on the deficiency list. Please continue to support your student who may be struggling with completing school work.
The picture below shows the different levels of the Deficiency List.
Varsity Sport Updates
For the most updated information about sporting events, please download the HBC App or the HBC School Website
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AM BUS CHANGES--For morning bus changes please call or text the bus line--make sure to identify your student and the bus number they are riding: 507-962-3240 Ext. 4.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE & MINNESOTA CARE: See the information here: Regarding renewing Minnesota health care coverage.
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-962-3240 or email a.kellenberger@isd671.net