H-BC Secondary Families:
It is such a GREAT feeling to have 5 full school days during the week! Next week is the last week of the 2nd semester, please make sure to look at JMC to see your student(s)’ academic progress. Thursday, January 19th is the last day of the 2nd Quarter/1st semester.
Also, on Monday, January 16th, we celebrate and honor Martin Luther King Jr. We will still have school and be instructing and reviewing the life of MLK Jr. and the impact he had on this world and America.
As a principal, I had the opportunity to visit the MLK Jr. Memorial in Washington DC with WorldClassroom and our Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen. Here are some throwback pictures from that day and one of my favorite MLK Jr. Quotes. One of my favorite moments of the trip was finding the exact spot MLK Jr. gave his “I have a Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial.
FACILITY SURVEY RESULTS from Superintendent Holthaus (Repeat)
Here is the link to the results of the Facility Survey that many folks took in November. Survey RESULTS LINK. The survey had a 30% completion rate, which is quite remarkable in the world of surveys. The Hill-Beaver Creek Board of Education continues to work through the items recommended within the survey and the District Stakeholder recommendations. Stay tuned!
HBC Patriots App & Website (New)
We’ve had A LOT of postponed basketball games this season already. Please make sure to look at the HBC Website or download the HBC App for the rescheduled games. You can also visit the RedRockConference website for the most accurate information for games/times/locations.
Also the winter sports season has officially begun! Please make sure to download the HBC Patriots App (details below) to get your student-athletes’ schedules. Thank you for supporting HBC Athletics!
If you missed it, here is the January Newsletter LINK
E-LEARNING DAYS (Repeat): If school is canceled because of inclement weather or any other reason. Here is the procedure for E-Learning Days.
PARENT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM: (Repeat)
We will again be using our Parent Notification System to inform you of weather related late starts and other items of importance at Hills-Beaver Creek Schools. As we get into that time of year, this system is reliable, however please keep an eye on other avenues as well, such as AM 800 or FM 101.5, and Sioux Falls television/websites: KELO, KDLT and KSFY.
Here are some important reminders.
LOOKING AHEAD:
Monday, January 16 Martin Luther King day- School in Session
Thursday, January 19 - End of Semester / End of 2nd Quarter
Friday, January 20 - Beginning of 2nd Semester / Beginning of 3rd Quarter
Friday, January 20 - Early Dismissal at Secondary 12:30 PM
Sunday, January 22 - Goldilocks on Trial Performance at Secondary 2 PM (details below)
Monday, January 23 - No School/Staff Development
Monday, January 23 - Goldilocks on Trial Performance at Secondary 6 PM (details below)
Tuesday, January 24 - Goldilocks on Trial Performance for Student Body 8:45 AM
Wednesday, February 15 Early Dismissal at Secondary 12:30 PM
Thursday, February 16 P/T Conferences 3:45-7:30 pm
Friday, February 17 and Monday, February 20 - No School
Goldilocks on Trial - One Act Play Performance (New) January 22 & January 23 (New)
Prom Fundraiser for Juniors - Friday, January 13th - Mark Your Calendars (New)
Friday the 13th Entertainment and Meal - Come watch our HBC Boys take on the SWC Eagles and eat ARBY’S! All proceeds will support our HBC Junior Class Prom Fundraiser. Details Below!
End of Semester/Quarter 2 - Thursday, January 19th- Reminder to check JMC for Academic Progress (New)
On Thursday, January 19th, it is the end of the semester and Quarter 2. The school will be emailing your student(s)’ report card shortly after. Please continue to encourage your student(s) to always do their best, seek teacher support if they need help (before or after school) and complete all assignments. Students may also have an option to retake tests if they check with the teacher.
You can see up-to-date grades on JMC. (See below)
Look at Student(s)’ Grades, Progress, Attendance, Lunch Bill, ETC on JMC App - Smart Phone (Repeat)
February 16th - Parent/Teacher Conferences Secondary (New) - Due to the inclement weather, the winter conferences were canceled last month. The next conferences will be held on Thursday, February 16th from 3:45 - 7:30 PM. Conferences will look similar to Open House where parents/caregivers can come and meet with their students’ respected teachers during the 3.5 hour time block. Teachers will be available to discuss students’ progress during this time. Please be considerate of other parents/caregivers who may be in the room by patiently waiting outside of classroom until classroom is open.
Open Gym Sundays - Hugo Goehle Gym - Hills (Repeat)
BASKETBALL CAMP BEGINS TOMORROW - JANUARY 14: Camp information found here: CAMP LINK There has been a change to meeting times. The TIMES CHANGED to Pre-K and K run from 8 am- 8:50 am and Grades 1 and 2 run from 9 am until 10 am.
Winter Sports Updates
For the most updated information about sporting events, please download the HBC App or the HBC School Website
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AM BUS CHANGES--For morning bus changes please call or text the bus line--make sure to identify your student and the bus number they are riding: 507-962-3240 Ext. 4.
Deficiency Lists for 2nd Quarter- (Repeat)
As we emphasize the importance of academics and being well-rounded students, athletes and participants of co-curricular activities, please be reminded that we begin Quarter 2 DL on November 22nd.
The Deficiency List / Academic Eligibility is located in Section 9 of the Secondary Student Handbook (LINK).
This slide explains the different levels of deficiencies. Parents and students will receive an emailed letter notifying them if their student is on the deficiency list. Please continue to support your student who may be struggling with completing school work.
The picture below shows the different levels of the Deficiency List.
Southwest Minnesota Opportunity Council (Repeat)
ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: With winter months coming, Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council, Inc. wants to ensure all households eligible for energy or water bill assistance have access to help. H-BC Offices do have the Application Forms for anyone interested. Here is the link for more information: https://tinyurl.com/r2evtx4h
Please reach out to me if you have any needs. Phone- 507-962-3240 or email a.kellenberger@isd671.net
Mr. Kellenberger