Parent Connection

HBC PARENT CONNECTION

Friday, February 10, 2023

H-BC Elementary Families:

NEW DISMISSAL TIME:   Remember starting Monday, February 13th Elementary Students
will be dismissed at 3:30.   Link 

ALSO- Wednesday, February 14 -  Early Dismissal Time at Elementary School is 1 pm .
                 NO SCHOOL - Friday, February 17 and Monday, February 20.

Tomorrow - Reezin’ For Freezin’ Polar Plunge:  Our own Mr. Gehrke will represent H-BC Elementary and take the plunge this Saturday, February 11, at The Lake in Luverne (815 W Edgehill) 1:00 start.  The event is a fundraiser for The Luverne Area Community Foundation.   H-BC has been a benefactor from this Foundation on several occasions.   Ways to donate:

-  Venmo: @lacf-623   type Dylan Gehrke HBC Elementary Team in “what’s this for”
luverne.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create   Click to donate, in the “specific project box” type Dylan
    Gehrke/HBC.
-  Drop a check in the donation bucket at the event with a note that indicates our team. 
                                                      SEE YOU THERE TO CHEER ON MR. GEHRKE!

EARLY OUT CHILD CARE:  Our PEAC Program (Patriot Enrichment After school Care) is available on early dismissal days for K-5 students.  Call the office or email Mrs. Voss for more information: t.voss@isd671.net

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16:  Elementary Parents will be contacted by your child’s teacher for a scheduled conference time. If you were not scheduled, and would like to visit with your child’s teacher, please contact your child’s teacher. NOTE THE TIME CHANGE: P/T Conferences run from 4:00-7:30.

CHEER ON THE PATRIOTS:    Monday, February 20 is the final home Girls Basketball Game at the Jr/Sr High in Hills.   JV starts at 6:00 pm followed by the varsity.

  • As always, STUDENTS GET IN FREE
  •  Students, who attended Basketball Camp, should wear their Camp Shirts
  •  Player Autographs after the varsity game

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER: Please take the time to read the district newsletter.  https://5il.co/1o5cq  

BASKETBALL CAMP:  MAKEUP DAY-  PRE-K-2 Camp make up day is Saturday, February 25. 

BOND REFERENDUM:  The Hills-Beaver Creek School District continues to prepare for the Bond Referendum Vote scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, 2023.  Make sure to check this link regularly, as updates will be posted to the District’s Website: https://www.hbcpatriots.com/page/2023-referendum  Informational meetings set for March 23 (Elementary School- Beaver Creek) and March 28 (Hugo Goehle Gym- Hills)  both are at 7 pm.  Please reach out to me with questions.

KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP:   Kindergarten Round-Up is scheduled for Friday, March 17th.  Students 5 years old on or before August 31, 2023 are eligible.  Please see the details here:  K Round Up

GIRLS ON THE RUN:  H-BC Elementary is excited to have the GOTR program back again this year for grades 3-5  girls.  From the first practice to crossing the finish line, GOTR girls learn that their self-work is paramount to all that they do.   The Spring 2023 Season will run March 6-May 17, Mondays and Wednesday 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm.  Registration is now open:  www.embe.org/gotr  

BASKETBALL CAMP:  MAKEUP DAY-  PRE-K-2 Camp make up day is Saturday, February 25.  

DENTAL SERVICES:  Thursday, February 23, CDC will be in Luverne providing Dental Service.  Youth & Adults are welcome.   See the link here for information:  Dental Clinic

EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION:  Our ECFE Program is a great way for parents to spend quality time with their child.  Children ages 0-5 are welcome to H-BC Elementary School each month from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.  Mark your calendar for these upcoming dates: February 21,    Please contact m.ellingson@isd671.net  with any questions.

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

Mark Your Calendar:  

  • Monday, February 13 -  3:30 pm Dismissal Time 

  • Wednesday, February 15 - Early Dismissal 1:00 

  • Thursday, February 16- Scheduled Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:45-7:30

  • Friday, February 17- No School

  • Monday, February 20 - No School

  • Thursday, March 23 - Bond Referendum Informational Meeting 7pm - H-BC Elementary

  • Friday, March 24 - No School - Staff Inservice

  • Tuesday, March 28 - Bond Referendum Informational Meeting 7pm - Hugo Goehle-Hills

Please reach out to me if you have any needs.  Phone- 507-673-2541 or t.holthaus@isd671.net