H-BC ELEMENTARY PARENT CONNECTION
Friday, February 4, 2022 - Student Calendar Day #97
H-BC Families:
FFA Chili Cook Off & Silent Auction Tonight! The H-BC FFA Chapter is hosting a Chili Cook Off & Silent Auction 4:30-7:00 pm at the Secondary School in Hills. Proceeds will help with the trips to the State and National Conventions. Come early to eat and stay for the Boys & Girls Basketball Games!
100 Days Wednesday, February 9 we celebrate 100 days of school!
Penny War: The 2nd Grade classes have challenged the school to a Penny War! The students are having fun with the challenge that will end on February 17. Each student in the winning class gets 25 pride points and the winning class gets to silly string Mr. Holthaus! Game Plan 4 Hope will receive all the monies collected.
3-6 Grade Girls On The Run: We are excited to have GOTR back at H-BC! Please see the flyer attached to this newsletter. Registration opens February 7th at 8:30 am! Visit www.EmBe.org/gotr to register. Additional information will be sent home next week. The program will run Monday & Wednesday, 3:30-4:15pm starting Monday, March 7, and ending Monday, May 16. Thank you Mrs. Tollefson for leading the program!
Parent/Teacher Conferences: Third quarter conferences will be held February 17th from 3:45-7:30 pm. This conference is not mandatory for all students. If your child’s teacher requests a conference please make time to meet with them. In addition, if you wish to request a conference please let the teacher know.
Notes From The Nurse: During hat and coat season, it’s a good idea to check your child for head lice weekly.
Black History Month The month of February we recognize all the contributions of black history leaders in our nation and in the world!
I Love to Read: February is I love to read month. I encourage all families to participate in the HBC I love to read month challenge. Found here. https://5il.co/14rtl
Also, we are having theme dress up days:
Friday, February 4- wear a clothing it with words on it to read
Friday, February 11- sports hero/sports team apparel
Thursday, February 17- favorite character from a book
Friday, February 25- pajama day
Valentines Day: Our Valentine's Day parties will be Friday, January 11th. Purchased, packaged treats and candies will be permitted. Watch for notes from classroom teachers with specific class directions. Reminder: HBC Elementary is a nut aware school. See below.
Pre-K - 2nd Grade Basketball Camp: Camp continues Saturday, February 5 & 12. Pre-K & Kindergarten -12:00 pm to 12:50 pm, Grades 1 & 2 - 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm. Note: The Camp is held at the Jr/Sr High School in Hills. Participants are encouraged to wear their new jersey.
Early Childhood Family Education: ECFE classes will continue in February on Tuesday nights. ECFE is designed for families with children from birth to five. For more information contact Macy Ellingson at m.ellingson@isd671.net.
The District Newsletter: https://www.hbcpatriots.com/browse/10717
Thursday, February 17 - Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, February 18 & Monday, February 21 - No School Presidents Day/Weekend
Reading Corps: We welcome Kayla Kindt as our new Minnesota Reading Corps Tutor. The goal of Reading Corps is to ensure that students become successful readers and achieve grade-level reading proficiency. Parents will be contacted if your child is eligible for this beneficial program.
Please follow us on Facebook - @hbcpatriots1 This is a great way to see all the amazing happenings at HBC Public Schools!
NUT AWARE SCHOOL: H-BC Elementary School is a peanut/tree nut allergy aware area. There will be no classroom projects with peanut butter or peanut shells. Please do not send any of these projects into the classroom with your child. It is our hope that parents, who send a lunch from home for their child, CHOOSE NOT TO send foods containing peanut butter or nuts.
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 press 4.
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-673-2541 or email t.holthaus@isd671.net
