Hillsdale Newsletter-Nov. 18, 2022
Herons on The Hill
Upcoming Events
November
14-18-Meridian Foodbank Food Drive
21-25-No School-Thanksgiving Break
December
6-PTO Meeting in the library 7:00-8:00pm Click here to join the meeting
7-No School: Professional Learning Day-Building Professional Development
13-Fun Winter Fundraiser-Pick-up previously ordered Texas Roadhouse Rolls 3-6pm--see information below
15-2nd & 3rd Grade Winter Concert 2:50-3:50pm (concert for 2nd grade families)
16-2nd & 3rd Grade Winter Concert 9:15-10:15am (concert for 3rd grade families)
21-Jan. 3rd-No School-Winter Break
Click the link below for the West ADA 2022-2023 Student Calendar:
22-23 District Calendar Final Revised 05-10-22REVb.pdf (westada.org)
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Electronic Flyers are now located on the West Ada School District bulletin board
CONTACT INFORMATION
Welcome to Hillsdale!
Office Staff-pic L to R (Sally, Diana, and Patty)
Diana Castillo, Office Manager Castillo.Diana@westada.org
Sally Fitzgerald, Office Assistant/Registrar Fitzgerald.Sally@westada.org
Patty Smithley, Office Assistant/Registrar Smithley.Patty@westada.org
Kerry Elder, Counselor Elder.Kerry@westada.org
Ashley Tracy, Safe School Assistant tracy.ashley@westada.org
PTO Positions 2022-2023:
President- Shelby Van Orsow
Vice Presidents-Tiffany Alexander
Treasurer- Kristin Rainey
Secretary- Heather Galm
Email: bair.khristie@westada.org
Website: https://www.westada.org/Domain/6243
Location: 5225 South Stockenham Way, Meridian, ID, USA
Phone: 208-350-4432
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hillsdaleherons1
Office Information
Office Hours-8:00-4:30pm weekdays. Please don't hesitate to call us at 208-350-4432 if you have any questions. You can also access our school website:
Hillsdale Elementary School / Homepage (westada.org)
or our Facebook page: Hillsdale Elementary School https://www.facebook.com/hillsdaleherons1
For our Hillsdale Staff Directory, please visit our Hillsdale webpage:
www.westada.org and choose school-elementary-Hillsdale from the district school dropdown menu
Once on the Hillsdale page, select the Menu icon from the upper right and choose Hillsdale Staff from the drop-down menu under Contact Us Hillsdale Staff | Hillsdale Elementary School (westada.org)
Hillsdale Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser--dinner rolls for the holidays!
Below is the link for the site to order. Please make sure to copy the entire link! It's important that when ordering that buyers put Hillsdale Elementary in the comments box in order for the school to get credit 🙂 We will send out more info for the pick-up process at the school when the time gets closer. Thank you.--PTO Board
Registration Site Link: https://txrhgiftcards.com/collections/collection-1?ref=062HillsdaleElementary2
PTO MEETING 7-8:00pm -Tuesday, December 6th -Please join us in the library or online using the link below!
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 293 614 375 435
Passcode: 7PAi4A
Download Teams | Join on the web
Or call in (audio only)
+1 208-901-7702,,877958205# United States, Boise
Be Prepared for Inclement Weather
West Ada School Community,
We are expected to see snow flurries and colder weather tomorrow and into next week. In preparation for such, please read through our inclement weather guidance below.
Inclement Weather
With the start of winter storms, West Ada School District is again planning and ready for the possibility of school closures. The decision to close schools is a process that is not taken lightly by the district. As storms approach, district staff monitor weather forecasts in preparation to check road conditions during the night and into the early morning before the start of school. If school is canceled because of poor road conditions, information about the closure will be posted on the district website and local media will also be notified.
All efforts will be made to determine school closure due to winter driving conditions by 5 a.m. on the day of the closure in order to have adequate time to alert parents, students, staff and the community of the school closure.
Television: Channel 2, KBCI; Channel 6, KIVI; Channel 7, KTVB pass
AM Radio Stations: KBOI, 670; KIDO, 630; KGEM, 1140
FM Radio Stations: KJOT, 105; K-106, 106; K-LITE, 104; KHEZ, 103.3; KIZN, 93.1; KBSU, 90.3
Parents of Bus Riders
While we strive for timeliness, busses do inevitably get caught in winter weather traffic. Please prepare your student(s) for the possibility of busses being 10-15 minutes late. Please make sure your student(s) is dressed appropriately. Here are some tips to better prepare.
Cold Weather Bus Stop Tips:
As always, have students wear bright colors.
Be cautious of anything dangling off clothing or backpacks as it can get caught on bus doors.
Have student(s) wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing.
Be sure hats and/or hoods do not obstruct the student(s) ability to hear and see traffic.
Cover student(s) mouth to protect his/her lungs from extreme cold.
Have student(s) wear shoes with good traction.
Use the restroom before getting on the bus!
Plan ahead for any medical needs your student may have on the bus.
Winter Weather Recess
When temperatures are below 20 degrees students are kept inside rather than being released for recess.