H-BC Secondary Families:
Daylight savings time: Remember to move your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night before bed. Sunday, March 12, 2023, 12:00 am, we “Spring Forward”.
It was a GREAT 5-day school week at HBC Secondary. If you missed it, here is the March 2023 Newsletter LINK with TONS of information about the happenings on Hills-Beaver Creek Public Schools.
School Social Worker Week: March 5-10 was National School Social Worker Week. We are thankful for Mrs. Breuer and all she does for H-BC Public Schools!
BOND REFERENDUM VOTE & FAQs
Please read this brochure regarding the upcoming Bond Referendum Vote scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Bond Referendum Information
Informational meetings are scheduled for 7 pm on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the Hills-Beaver Creek Elementary School in Beaver Creek and 7 pm on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at the Hugo Goehle Gymnasium in Hills. Information can be found on the District's Website www.hbcpatriots.com
Have more questions? Please take a look at this FAQs LINK about the upcoming Bond Referendum.
Please reach out to Todd Holthaus, Superintendent with questions. email: t.holthaus@isd671.net or phone 507-962-3240 x1102
5th/6th Grade Spelling Bee (New)
SPELLING BEE FINALISTS : Congratulations to the following students who represented H-BC Elementary in the District Spelling Bee held today: Ryker Peterson, Penni Moore-HBC Champion, Chey Kraayenhof, Eva Hubbard, Arya Tollefson, Makaylie Voss. The top 5 students and one alternate will go on to the regional competition in Luverne. Congratulations!
Spring Sports & HBC Patriots App/Website (Repeat)
Spring Sports (Track & Golf) are right around the corner, please make sure to look at the HBC Website or download the HBC App. You can also visit the RedRockConference website for the most accurate information for games/times/locations.
Please make sure to download the HBC Patriots App (details below) to get your student-athletes’ schedules. Thank you for supporting HBC Athletics!
Stay Updated (Repeat)
Please follow us on Facebook - @hbcpatriots1 or Twitter - @hbcpatriots
This is a great way to see all the amazing happenings at HBC Public Schools!
Here are some important reminders.
LOOKING AHEAD:
March 12 - Daylight Saving Time
March 21 - Breaking Traditions Career Pathway (10th/11th Graders) - details below
March 23 - Breaking Traditions Career Pathway (10th/11th Graders) - details below
Thursday, March 23 - Bond Referendum Informational Meeting 7pm - H-BC Elementary (Details Above)
Friday, March 24 - No School - Staff Inservice
Monday, March 27 - Begin 4th Quarter
Tuesday, March 28 - Bond Referendum Informational Meeting 7pm - Hugo Goehle-Hills (Details Above)
Saturday, April 1 - FFA Smoke-Off (Details Below)
Friday, April 7 - No School/Spring Break
Monday, April 10 - No School/Spring Break
Tuesday, April 11 - Referendum Vote (Details Above)
Information for Families Regarding MCA III Assessments: (Repeat)
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 11th and Wednesday, April 12th
MCA Math - (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 11th) - Tuesday, April 18th and Wednesday, April 19th
MCA Science - (5th, 8th and 10th) - Tuesday, April 25th or Wednesday, April 26th
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.
How can I get more information?Contact your school for more information on how these test results are used to support your student’s learning. The MCA and MTAS Parent Fact Sheets are available on the MDE website (under Students and Families > Programs and Initiatives > Statewide Testing) in several languages.
If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Kellenberger, District Assessment Coordinator - a.kellenberger@isd671.net
Spring Assessments Coming Soon (Repeat)
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.
FFA Smoke-Off & Silent Auction - Saturday, April 1st from 5 - 7 PM
Down Syndrome Awareness (New)
On Tuesday, March 21, 2023 we will celebrate our friends diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Students are encouraged to wear crazy socks. Wearing brightly colored socks signifies the extra chromosome that people with Down Syndrome usually carry. Rock Your Socks!
Reminder to check JMC for Academic Progress (Repeat)
On February 23, 2023 it was midterm for Quarter 3. This is the halfway point of the quarter.
Please continue to encourage your student(s) to always do their best, seek teacher support if they need help (before or after school) and complete all assignments. Students may also have an option to retake tests if they check with the teacher.
You can see up-to-date grades on JMC. (See below)
Look at Student(s)’ Grades, Progress, Attendance, Lunch Bill, ETC on JMC App - Smart Phone (Repeat)
Driver’s Education Starting Wednesday, March 1 (Repeat)
Students who have a 2008 birthdate or before,
The Driver’s Education Course will be starting on Wednesday, March 1. The class will mostly be held after school for a duration of three weeks ending on March 16th. The class is a total of 30 hours of coursework. The cost of the course is $365.00 and will be due before you attend the first class (payable to HBC Schools). A letter was sent home on, Friday, January 27th for those who have birthdays in 2008 or before.
Here are the dates:
DATES FOR DRIVER’S EDUCATION CLASSES:
Wednesday, March 1 - 12:45-4:45 PM (Early Dismissal at 12:30 PM)
Thursday, March 2 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Friday, March 3 - 3:30-5:30 PM
Monday, March 6 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 7 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Wednesday, March 8 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Thursday, March 9 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Friday, March 10 - 3:30-5:30 PM
Monday, March 13 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 14 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Wednesday, March 15 - 3:30-6:00 PM
Thursday, March 16 - 3:30-5:30 PM **** Parent Class at 6PM
Open Gym Sundays - Hugo Goehle Gym - Hills (Repeat)
Career Explorations Trips for Sophomores & Juniors Coming Up (Repeat)
Calling Sophomores & Juniors - Career Exploration Trips on March 21 & 23 (New)
All sophomores and juniors are able to choose a Career Exploration Field Trip on March 21 and 23rd. Students can sign up on Mr. Ellingson’s door.
March 21st - At Pipestone from 9:00 - 1:00 PM at MN West Community & Technical College. Students interested in the following careers should attend - Plumbing, HVAC, Carpentry, Cosmetology or Nursing.
March 23rd - At Luverne from 8:30 - 2:00 PM at MN West Community & Technical College / Sanford Health Luverne Medical Center. Students interested in the following careers should attend - Medical Lab Tech & Radiology Tech.
Spring Sports Updates
For the most updated information about spring 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.
Deficiency Lists for 3rd Quarter start February 14, 2023- (Repeat)
As we emphasize the importance of academics and being well-rounded students, athletes and participants of co-curricular activities, please be reminded that we begin Quarter 3 DL on February 14, 2023.
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.
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-962-3240 or email a.kellenberger@isd671.net
Mr. Kellenberger