Hills-Beaver Creek ISD #671

March 22, 2024

H-BC Elementary Families:

Today marks the end of the third quarter marking period.  Report cards will be sent home next week.  As always, please be in communication with your child’s teacher with questions.  Fourth quarter begins on Monday, March 25.  

Remember next week is a short week.  H-BC is in session Monday through Wednesday with no school Thursday-3/28, Friday-3/29, and Monday-4/1.  School Resumes on Tuesday, April 2nd.

LOOKING AHEAD:

• March 22 - End of 3rd Quarter

• March 25 - Begin 4th Quarter

• March 28, 29 & April 1 - No School

• MCA Testing Dates 

  • Reading (grades 3-5) - April 9-10

  • Math (grades 3-5) - April 16-17

  • Science (grade 5) - April 23-24

EMOTIONAL WELLNESS- A NOTE FROM MRS. BREUER SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER-  During the weeks of March 25th and April 2nd, H-BC’s school social worker, Mrs. Breuer, will be visiting all kindergarten through 5th grade classrooms to provide a lesson on the importance of “Brain Health” and emotional well-being.  Each grade level will be taught about emotions and the various ways we can use coping skills to deal with difficult emotions.  Mrs. Breuer is utilizing resources from a local non-profit, Carson’s Cause, which aims to support the education of all students on brian health and positive strategies to support emotions.  During each classroom lesson, Mrs. Breuer will be using an age-appropriate book that teaches about feelings, why we have emotions, and strategies that promote healthy emotional regulation.  As provided by Carson’s Cause, each student will receive their own copy of the book!  We encourage H-BC families to also spend time re-reading the books and talking about what your child learned during the classroom lesson! If you would like to learn more about Carson’s Cause, go to: https://www.luvacf.org/carsons-cause.html

KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP: Today was Kindergarten Round Up for our 24-25 Kindergarten Class. Welcome class of 2037!

PENNY WAR WINNERS!  Today we celebrated the Elementary School winning the Penny War Challenge against the Secondary School.  Members of Carson’s Cause were present to thank the students for their support.  The Elementary Student Body had a ball watching our Student Council PIE the Secondary School Student Council!

WORLD DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY:  Thursday, 3.21 we celebrated our friends by wearing bright colorful socks!  

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The PTO is sponsoring an H-BC Family Formal - Mini Prom event on April 27. Details to come next week!

THE ONLINE YEARBOOK STORE CLOSES SATURDAY, MARCH 23.
This is the link that will take parents to the online pay site: https://shop.memorybook.com
School Code: 078710M All users will have to Register the first time they access the site.

2024-25 LITTLE PATRIOT ACADEMY ENROLLMENT:  The enrollment link for LPA is now open. LPA 2024-25 Enrollment.  Sign-up today!

SPRING MCA ASSESSMENTS COMING SOON:  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.

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION:  Looking for a way to spend quality time with your child? Join us at the H-BC Elementary School for ECFE Class.  Bring your 0-5 age children, 6:00 -7:30 pm.  The upcoming dates are:  March 26,  Classes do not require advanced registration.  Come once or twice, or make it part of your monthly schedule!  

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  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.