HBC PARENT CONNECTION
Friday, May 12, 2023
H-BC Elementary Families:
It’s been a great week celebrating our Teachers and Nurses and Nurses at H-BC! Students have been working hard on their benchmark testing for the end of the school year. Please encourage your student to stay focused and learn as much as possible, even though the end of our school year is approaching rapidly! It is definitely an exciting time of year!
End of the year celebration will happen on Friday, May 26th during the last school day for our students. Students will be able to attend a number of seminars at school that day on a variety of topics: Lisa Fick - Baking, Rebecca Spykerboer - Arts and Crafts - bubble wand making, Jessica Boelman - Hair/Nails, Emily Givens- First Aid/CPR/Heimlich - Babysitting, Harnack Builders - building, Erin Metzger - Volleyball Clinic, Mr. Metzger - Football Clinic, Wally’s Nursery - planting. Thank you to all the volunteers that are assisting in making this success!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Monday, May 15 - Grades 5-12 Band Concert 7 pm - Hills- At the Secondary School
May 15-19 - Scholastic Book Fair - Open after school on May 15, 16 and 17
Thursday, May 18 - 5th Grade Entrepreneur Fair
Friday, May 19 - Puppy Relays - See schedule below
Monday, May 22 - Little Patriot Academy Graduation - 6:30 pm
Friday, May 26 - Last Student Day - 1:00 Elementary Dismissal
FREE MEALS: Our fall registration will have details regarding free meals for all students for the 23-24 school year. The Minnesota House passed a bill guaranteeing free lunch and breakfast to all Minnesota students, regardless of income requirements set by a federal program.
COUNTY ROAD 6 DELAYS: As you are likely aware, resurfacing of Co Rd #6 between Beaver Creek and Hills has begun. At times the road will be down to one lane monitored by a flagperson.
BIKE RODEO TOMORROW: The Luverne Optimist are again sponsoring the Bike Rodeo on Saturday, May 13, at 10:00 am at the Blue Mound Ice Arena Parking Lot in Luverne. Kids of all ages are invited to attend with their bikes. There will be lots of prizes, including Two bikes to be given away. Atlas volunteers will be doing minor bike repairs.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR: The Elementary Book Fair will run May 15-19. Students may shop during Library class time and the Fair will be open after school May 15,16 & 17. Also open after the final
5TH GRADE ENTREPRENEUR FAIR: H-BC 5th grade students have been learning about developing a business model. They have formed partnerships, created new products and learned about expenses and marketing. Students in grades K-4 will have the opportunity to see all the new products and hear the sales pitches at the Entrepreneur Fair held at the Elementary School on Thursday, May 18th during recess time. K-4 students may bring $5-$10 to spend at the Entrepreneur Fair. Please do not exceed $10.
PUPPY RELAYS: H-BC Elementary Puppy Relays are 1 pm on Friday, May 19th in the Beaver Creek softball field south of the elementary school. Guests are welcome to come and cheer!
SUMMER SWIMMING LESSONS: H-BC is pleased to again partner with Luverne Aquatics & Fitness for summer swimming lessons. This year's lessons will be June 19-29 – 8:45-9:25. Directions for swimming and transportation information were sent home. Forms are due back before May 19.
4th GRADE TO LEMARS: Mr. Metzger’s 4th grade class had a fun field trip to LeMars, Ia on Tuesday. They visited Perry Creek Dairy Farm, Cleveland Park for lunch and the Wells Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor.
2ND GRADE SCIENTISTS: On Tuesday, May 9, Mrs. Edmundson’s second grade class attended the SMSU Science & Nature Conference in Marshall. Thank you Mrs. Edmundson and the businesses that contributed to make it possible.
MAY NEWSLETTER: https://5il.co/1tjsl
May Dental Clinic: See the Free Dental Clinic Information below
SWMN Track & Field May 21: H-BC Students Age 7-12 are invited to participate in 2023 SW MN Youth Track & Field League
EARLY DISMISSAL/LAST DAY: Friday, May 26 is an Early Dismissal and the last Student Day of the 2022-2023 School year. 12:45 Secondary School and 1 pm Elementary School
Elementary Field Trip Dates: • LPA Playing at the Park (M/W/F) May 24
• LPA Playing at the Park (M/T/W/H/F) May 24
• LPA Playing at the Park (T/H) May 25
• Kindergarten: May 17, Washington Pavilion
• First Grade: May 12, Brookings Children’s Museum
• Second Grade: May 22, Skate City and The Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls, SD
• Third Grade: May 24, Prairie Village and swimming at the Community Center in Madison, SD
• Fifth Grade: May 23, Whitetail Farms, Heartland Park, Air Madness in Sioux Falls, SD
AFTER SCHOOL CARE: PEAC - Patriot Enrichment After School Care is available for “regulars” and “drop-ins”. Call the office or email Mrs. Voss for more information: t.voss@isd671.net
AM BUS CHANGES: For morning bus changes please call the HBC bus line--make sure to identify your student and the bus number they are riding: 507-962-3240
23-24 SCHOOL CALENDAR: Longer days and 168 instead of 174 student days. Here is the link to the 23-24 School calendar. https://5il.co/1rfim
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-673-2541 or t.holthaus@isd671.net
