HBC PARENT CONNECTION
September 08, 2023
H-BC Families:
We are running smoothly at H-BC Elementary School! It has been such a great first week seeing all of our students back with us and welcoming our new students! I am so excited to see what the year has in store for us!
PTO VIKING TICKET PACKAGE: To kick off fall, the PTO is doing a raffle for one VERY BIG PRIZE. The winner will receive 4 tickets (sec 128, row 13, seats 11-14.) to the VIkings vs. Kansas City Chiefs football game on Sunday, Oct. 8 at US Bank Stadium. The prize package includes a $350 Visa Gift Card. The PTO will be selling raffle tickets at the football game this evening ($10 each or 6 for $50). Tickets that are sold and the cash or checks need to be returned to the elementary school office by Thursday, Sept. 21. The drawing will be held during halftime of the homecoming football game on Friday. Sept. 29. Last minute tickets can be purchased at the volleyball game and first half of the football game that night.
SECOND ENTREE PURCHASE: Students in grades K-5 may purchase a second entree with their meal. The entree is $2.50. If choosing a second entree, students may pay cash or the family lunch account will be charged. Students MUST tell their teacher they want to purchase a second entree when they take the lunch count in the morning.
If your child DOES NOT have permission to charge a second entree, please notify the teacher and office.
PICTURE MAKEUP DAY: Photography by Mark will be back Tuesday, September 26, for those who did not take their picture at our Open House. MWF Little Patriot Academy makeup day will be November 1.
ACTION NEEDED: If you haven’t done so already, please fill out the free and reduced lunch applications otherwise known as “Application for Educational Benefits”. Registration link found here: https://tinyurl.com/y5yz9soj Even though meals are free this year, your application does have benefits for district programs.
JMC REGISTRATION: Thanks to all the parents and families that completed their student online registration through JMC. It is an easy way for the school to collect the necessary information for school enrollment. If you have not yet completed registration for your student please do so as soon as possible. Log into www.hbc.onlinejmc.com. If you receive a message from the school stating all or a portion of your students registration is incomplete, please act promptly! Call the office with questions 507-673-2541
JR CLASS SALES: The Junior Class Parents are raising funds for the After Prom Party. Get a Patriot Head Painted on your driveway or order sandwiches. Use the link to learn more about these great opportunities Learn how to get a Patriot Head painted at your house
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
PATRIOT DAY: September 11 is Patriot Day! 22 years ago, we remember. Never forget. Good time to have a discussion with your student!
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
AM DROP OFF: If it’s raining or you don't see our school staff on the playground in the morning, please drop your student off at Door #1 on the North Side of the School.
SUMMER READING: All Summer Reading Bingo Forms need to be turned in on Monday, Sept. 11.
HOMECOMING: Our Homecoming parade will be at 2:45 pm in Hills. See the route at the bottom of this document. Following the parade, elementary students will be dismissed following the plan on the homecoming permission form that is forthcoming.
Homecoming Dress Up Days: We look forward to seeing all the dress up days creativity. Parents, please be sure costume dress is modest and weapons (toy or real) are NOT sent to school. Watch for information to be sent home next week.
LOOKING AHEAD:
September 11 - Patriot Day
September 25-29- Homecoming Week
October 11 - Flu Vaccine Clinic - watch for information to be sent home.
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-673-2541 or t.holthaus@isd671.net
Homecoming Parade Route 3 pm - Friday, September 29th.
