The Howler May 17th, 2019
Newsletter for the Shadow Hills Elementary School Community
Principal Point
Turn Summer Days into Prime Learning Time
In the summer, children normally don’t have enough opportunities to practice skills they’ve learned during the school year. As a result, achievement scores in math and reading fall during this time, according to research. It’s known as the "summer slide."
It doesn’t have to be that way! Plan learning activities this summer so your child will be better prepared for school in the fall.
Try these ideas to help your child retain and build skills:
Encourage your child to keep a summer journal. Set aside a certain time each day for him to write.
Work with your child on typing skills. If you don’t have a computer at home, do this at the library.
Play with water. Under your supervision, have your child use measuring cups to estimate and measure volume. Introduce words like funnel, volume and weight.
Learn while traveling. Get a map and let your child help mark the route. Ask him to check the price of gas and how many gallons you’re putting in your car. Have him read road signs and announce speed limits as they change.
Take your child to the library often. Let him select books, but guide his choices so he doesn’t take home books below his reading level. Ask the librarian for advice.
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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
Is your child attending Shadow Hills next year?
If your student is planning on returning next year, no action on your part is required. He/she will be automatically enrolled for the next grade level. Thank you!
FIELD DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Congratulations to Mrs. Hartung!
Mrs. Hartung has a rich history of teaching kindergarten through fifth grade all over the country! Here is a run down of her career:
Iowa- 2 years-Kindergarten
Maine-2 years -1st grade
Guam- 2 years- 2nd grade
Idaho- 1 year of subbing
Boise School District:
Adams- 9 years- Kindergarten and 4th gr.
Garfield- 6 years- 5th and 4th grades
Morley Nelson- 3 years- 4th grade
Peer Assistant- 4 years for BSD
Shadow Hills- 3 years- 2nd grade!!!!
We wish Mrs. Hartung well in her next chapter of life! We'll sure miss you!!
THANK YOU SAFETY PATROL!!
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.
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.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
Mark your calendars for the upcoming activities:
Check out the attached flyer for fun summer reading and the kick off party at the Boise Public Library with Elephant and Piggie!
Free Summer Meals will be served at various locations in the Boise School District! Please see the attached flyer for information.
Summer Music in the Boise Schools! See the attached flyer below if you are interested in Band or Orchestra during the summer.
GO STEM (Girls Only) will be held at Riverglen this year. All incoming 7-9 grade girls. Please see the flyer attached below for information.
Capital H.S. Summer Basketball Camp, June 10-13th. Please find information and registration attached below.
The College of Idaho is offering two Basketball camps in June for elementary students. Please find the information flyer attached below entitled Junior Yotes Basketball Camp Brochure.
Check out the summer schedule for the Mobile Recreation Vans for Boise Parks and Rec! Free supervised drop-in activities all summer! Flyer attached below.
See the flyer below if you are interested in a fun and engaging Financial Literacy camp for students ages 11-14 called Camp CashEd.
If you are in need of school supplies, check out the Salvation Army flyer below for information on how to register.
Summer is right around the corner! Be sure to check out the attached opportunities for fun activities.