01/08/2021
H-BC Elementary School Families:
Today marks the end of the 7th week of the Quarter Two.
Thank you all for your hard work, flexibility and understanding in keeping our students in person! I believe that we are greatly better off for that! We continue to practice our safety protocols to keep our students and staff safe! Please continue to monitor your child prior to their coming to school.
I witnessed many a tired student as we ventured back after the break! It’s great to be back in our learning environment and routine!
In Person Learning Continues:
Make sure to send your child to school each day with a mask. If you need assistance with more masks, please call Mrs. Plimpton at 507-673-2541 x10. Mrs. Plimpton will assist.
H-BC Elementary School Early Dismissals: Thursday, January 14 and Friday, January 22
Fun times at H-BC Elementary School: Today, students participated in the PRIDE Store--you may see them coming home with some trinkets or a certificate to celebrate their good behavior.
Looking ahead--
12:45 Dismissal on Thursday, January 14
12:45 Dismissal on Friday, January 22
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY, Monday, January 18 SCHOOL IS IN SESSION
End of Quarter 2/Semester 1 Friday, January 22
No School on Monday, January 25
Quarter 3/Semester Two Begins on Tuesday, January 26
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-673-2541 or email t.holthaus@isd671.net
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The Minnesota Energy Assistance Program (EAP) can help
Too many low-income Minnesotans have to choose between paying their energy bill and other necessities - food, medicine and healthcare. Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program offers eligible residents help to pay their energy bills so they do not have to choose between life’s necessities. Spread the word.
Energy Assistance Program (EAP) facts
§ Renters & homeowners are eligible.
§ Assets such as the home are not considered in determining eligibility.
§ Grants range from $300 to $1,600, based on household size, income, and fuel cost.
§ The average grant is about $550.
§ In addition to the initial grant, additional Crisis funds are available to:
- Help pay a past due bill or get an emergency fuel delivery.
- Help homeowners get their broken furnace repaired or replaced.
How to apply for EAP
§ Households contact their local EAP service provider to apply for EAP.
§ Households find their EAP provider:
- By calling 1-800-657-3710 & entering their zip code, or
- On this list of service providers by county or tribe at https://mn.gov/commerce/consumers/consumer-assistance/energy-assistance/eap-provider.jsp.
§ 29 local EAP service providers including Community Action Programs, counties, tribal governments and non-profits serve all areas of the state.
§ Find general EAP information at https://mn.gov/commerce/eap.jsp .