The Howler March 29th, 2019
Newsletter for the Shadow Hills Elementary School Community
Principal Point
Parent Input
Parents are invited to give input into the decision making process for class assignments for the 2019-2020 school year. To give input, parents should send a letter or an email to Dr. Zickefoose. That input should include your child’s learning style and/or the learning environment that suits him/her best. The classroom teachers and other staff that work directly with students collaborate, create class lists, and then submit them to the principal for final approval. A lot of time and attention is dedicated to this process in an effort to ensure that our classrooms are set up for success!
Including the name of a teacher does not guarantee placement in that teacher’s classroom.
The deadline for parent input is Friday, April 12, 2019.
Dr. Gale Zickefoose –
Shadow Hills Elementary School
We are PK-6th Public Elementary School in Boise, Idaho! We serve the community of NW Boise and parts of Eagle and Garden City. We have excellent community support for our outstanding teachers and staff! Thank you!
Mission
Inspiring curiosity and building integrity to cultivate a positive learning community.
Vision
We believe the most promising strategy for achieving the mission of Shadow Hills Elementary School is to develop our capacity to function as a professional learning community. We envision a school in which staff:
Inspire curiosity
Build integrity
Cultivate a positive learning community
Unite to achieve a common purpose and clear goals
Work in collaborative teams
Seek and implement best practices that result in student growth and achievement
Monitor student progress
Demonstrate a personal commitment to the overall success and well-being of all students
(Vision based on P. 135 of the following book - Eaker, DuFour & DuFour. (2002). Getting Started: Reculturing Schools To Become Professional Learning Communities. Bloomington, Indiana: National Educational Service.)
Values
We live the values of: Respect - Dignity - Honesty - Responsibility - Teamwork
2018-2019 Focus: Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Attitude, Integrity, and Self-esteem
Purpose/Goals
SMART Goals updated annually
Email: gale.zickefoose@boiseschools.org
Website: https://shadowhills.boiseschools.org/
Location: 8301 West Sloan Street, Boise, ID, USA
Phone: 208-854-6060
Facebook: facebook.com/ShadowHillsWolves
Twitter: @ShadowHillsElem
Congratulations to Dr. Zickefoose!
This award is given by the Idaho Association of Elementary School Administrators to an administrator that "demonstrated superior leadership in elementary level education and demonstrated outstanding service to the profession, to the Association and to the welfare of Idaho Students."
We are so fortunate to have Dr. Z as our principal here at Shadow Hills! Congratulations, Dr. Z!!
TRACK SEASON IS HERE!!
Track and Field Practice has started for Fifth and Sixth Grade girls and boys!
Practices start right after school and end at 5:00. Practice will be take place on Monday-Thursday only on the big field behind the school.
Here is the Track Meet Schedule:
Tuesday, April 2nd at Hidden Springs Elementary (Dual Meet)
Thursday, April 4th at Shadow Hills Elementary (Tri-Meet)
Monday, April 8th at Shadow Hills Elementary (Tri-Meet)
Monday, April 15th - Regional Meet at Capital High School 4:30 P.M.
Monday, April 22nd - District Meet at East Jr. High (if qualify at Regionals) 5:00 P.M.
Monday, April 29th - City Meet at East Jr. High (if qualify at Districts) 5:00 P.M.
Our track coaches are Kathi Waters (Special Education Assistant) and Emma Winslow (Student Teacher).
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
If you have a child who will be attending Kindergarten at Shadow Hills next year, please register them online as soon as possible through your existing parent portal (username and password). If you are unsure of your username or have forgotten your password, please call the office for assistance (208-854-6060).
See the attached flyer for more information regarding Full Day Kindergarten.
FIGHT FLU AND GERMS!
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
OPEN ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Application Deadlines
Open enrollment applications will be accepted at any time throughout the year. However, those applications submitted by the dates indicated below will receive first consideration for open enrollment in the indicated grade.
Elementary: Feb. 1st of the preceding school year.
Seventh grade: May 15th of the fifth grade year.
Eighth and Ninth grade: Feb. 1st of the preceding school year.
Tenth grade: May 15th of the eighth grade year
Eleventh and Twelfth grade: Feb. 1st of the preceding school year.
The Shadow Hills Talent Show was AMAZING!!
WALKING CLUB NEWS
Walking Club is off to a great start this year! There are more students walking and/or running laps than ever before at lunch recess! See here the students who are racking up the miles and have already reached the 25 mile mark and beyond!
50 Miles!!
Logan G. (Plies)
Brianna E. (Jeffries)
75 Miles!!
Maleah O. (Hartung)
Jaeda W. (Jeffries)
200 Miles!!
Claeb L. (Jeffries)
225 Miles!!
Taif A. (Jeffries)
Keep walking and stay healthy!!
FRANZ TEACHER APPRECIATION
DO YOU KNOW THE DANGERS OF VAPING?
If you don’t know the difference between a JUUL, e-hookah, and a vape pen, you’re not alone. However, a growing number of teenagers know the difference.
Locally, we’ve seen an increase in incidents involving student vaping. Due to the negative health effects vaping can have on our students, we take this issue very seriously and want you to be aware of the dangers.
Use the following resources when speaking to your child about the risks and consequences associated with vaping and plan to attend our Parent Night to learn more.
- Teens and E-Cigarettes
- Quick Facts About JUUL
- Surgeon General’s Advisory on E-Cigarette Use Among Youth
- Boise School Distrift Policy #3233 - Drug, Alcohol & Tobacco Use
With the increase in incidents involving student vaping, we will continue to take a proactive approach in providing educational resources related to the harmful effects of vaping to both students and families.
WHAT YOU CAN DO? ATTEND PARENT NIGHT!
Plan now to attend a free Parent Night to learn more about vaping and the dangers and health risks associated with what the U.S. Surgeon General describes as a "national epidemic".
HOLIDAY PROGRAM DVDs AVAILABLE
Families of 1st-3rd grade students, there are a few remaining copies of the Holiday Program DVD in the office. Please consider a $15 donation. You can pick those up from the office anytime. Make checks payable to Shadow Hills Elementary.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
Mark your calendars for the upcoming activities:
Recycled Water Art and Poetry Contest for kids that will be hosted by the Idaho Reuse and Operators Conference (IROC) is happening! Since we hope that kids and families learn more about water we are having a contest for kids with submissions due April 1, 2019. See the attached flyer below for information and entry form.
Spring Baseball/Softball: It's time for North Boise Little League registration! Please click on the following link to register now: https://www.northboiselittleleague.org/Default.aspx?tabid=691351&mid=715971&newskeyid=HN1&newsid=181377&ctl=newsdetail.
St. Luke's Children's Hospital is offering Puberty and Reproduction Classes for girl and boys on Sunday, April 14th. Please see the attached flyer below if you are interested in registering.
From the Music Department:
May 9th - Band and Orchestra Concert 2:30 p.m.
May 14th and 15th - Spring Program (Grades 4-6)