Hillsdale Herald
Hillsdale Elementary School, November 2019
How can it be November?!
Thank you to all the parents that helped make our Halloween parade and parties a great success last week! I know an indoor parade was not ideal, but I think it went very well considering the weather. The children all looked great in their costumes!
November brings two important opportunities for you to visit our school and your child's classroom.
First is American Education Week Nov 18 - Nov 23. We will be sending out specific days and times when you can spend 45 minutes in your child's classroom during the week to see them in action. Please look for that email the week of Nov 11th.
Second will be Parent-Teacher Conferences. They will be held on Monday afternoon 11/25, Tuesday afternoon and evening 11/26, and Wednesday morning 11/27. Again this year, we will be using PTCFast website to ask you to sign up electronically for a conference time that works for you. The sign up will open on Tuesday November 12th at 9:00am and will be available through Wednesday November 20th. We will send out a secure link and information on how to sign up for a conference in a separate email before the link is open.
LOST AND FOUND!?!?!
Thank you for your help!
A Note from the Nurse's Office
- If your child requires medication during the school day, including Epi-Pen and Inhaler, a note/prescription from your child(ren)'s doctor must be updated at the beginning of each school year. Signed parent permission is also required. Medication and paperwork must be submitted together.
- Please keep your child home if they are sick; and especially if they have a fever, are vomiting or have diarrhea. Students must be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school after an illness.
- Lice is a pesky situation with school age children. We are here to help! So if you find Lice on your child, please call us. Know that confidentiality is paramount for us. We rely on parents to communicate with friends and families if Lice is found.
If you have any questions, please contact our school nurse at 484-266-2006.
Save the Date!
- Fri Nov 1st - Science of Sound Assembly
- Tue. Nov 5th - NO SCHOOL (IN-SERVICE) & PTO Ice Skating Social
- Thurs. Nov 14th - PTO meeting 7:00pm
- Nov 18 - 22 - American Education Week
- Nov 25 - 27 - Conferences
- Nov 25 - 26 - Half days for students
- Nov 27 - 29 - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)
- Nov 25 - Dec 6 - Book Fair
Attendance Information (WCASD policy)
Please be reminded that parent notes are due within 3 days of an absence or they are marked Unlawful and will generate a letter communicating that to you. Each student is permitted 5 family vacation days and 10 parent notes each school year.
PLEASE call the Safe Arrival Line (484 266-2010) if your child is absent or going to be late. An email to the teacher does not always reach the office.
Spanish Language Phone Line
Si usted prefiere comunicarse en espaƱol por favor llame al 484-266-1690 para contactarse con personal escolar.
(If you prefer to speak to a Spanish speaking operator, please call 484-266-1690 to connect with school personnel.)
Library Volunteers Wanted!
Please use these Sign Up Genius links to volunteer in our Library:
Day One - Tibbs-Brown, Wojcik, Burgess, Warner, Berman, Istvan
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b45a5af2cab9-library2
Day Two - Fitch, King, McBrearty, Pester, Miller, Readdy
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b45a5af2cab9-library1
Day Three - Korb, McCallister, Golebiewski, Zwizanski, Colven, Quinn
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b45a5af2cab9-library
Day Four - Cini, Rostick, Numerato, Noone, Lupotsky, Sciola
About Hillsdale Elementary
Email: pmerten@wcasd.net
Website: https://www.wcasd.net/Domain/602
Location: 725 West Market Street, West Chester, PA, USA
Phone: 484-266-2001
Twitter: @HDEelem