HBC PARENT CONNECTION
Friday, May 19, 2023
H-BC Elementary Families:
As we approach our final week of the year, first and foremost, THANK YOU. The respectful partnership we have between students, parents & faculty, creates a strong foundation for children to grow and learn. We say it frequently and mean it … we have lots to be thankful for in our corner of south west Minnesota.
EARLY DISMISSAL/LAST DAY: Friday, May 26th is an Early Dismissal and the last Student Day of the 2022-2023 School year. 12:45 Secondary School and 1:00 pm Elementary School
PUPPY RELAYS: The Relays are underway! Taking your child home with you? Please sign them out with their classroom teacher.
END OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION will happen on Friday, May 26th during the school day. Students will have the opportunity to attend a number of seminars led by local professionals.
Thank you to all these volunteers for presenting at our event:
Rebecca Spykerboer - Arts and Crafts - Bubble wand making
Jessica Boelman - Hair/Nails - Cosmetology
Emily Givens- First Aid/CPR/Heimlich - Babysitting
Harnack Builders - Building/Construction
Erin Metzger - Volleyball Clinic
Mr. Metzger - Football Clinic
Wally’s Nursery - Planting
Greg Leenderts - White Tail Farms
SUMMER BOOST PROGRAM: Parents of Title One Students, please return your Summer Boost Program Registration for before next Wednesday, May 24.
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 were due back today! The swim bus pick-up schedule is:
Beaver Creek - Rauk’s Local Gas Station - 7:50 am
Hills - Jr/Sr High School - 8:05 am
Steen - City Park - 8:20 am
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
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.
5TH GRADE ENTREPRENEUR FAIR: Mr. Gehrke & Mrs. Leuthold’s 5th grade students did a wonderful job hosting the Entrepreneur Fair! Hopefully you’ve had a chance to talk to your child about the event.
MAY NEWSLETTER: https://5il.co/1tjsl
SWMN Track & Field May 21: H-BC Students Age 7-12 are invited to participate in 2023 SW MN Youth Track & Field League
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
• 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