Hidden River Newsletter
Week of February 13th - 17th, 2023
Weekly Reminders
- SAVE THE DATES:
Mon., Feb 13th - NAAPID Panel 8:40-9:15am on Google Meet (see flyer)
Wed., Feb 15th - Welcome Wednesdays 8:15-9:15am in room 1101
Thurs., Feb 16th - African American Culture Night at Humboldt HS at 6:00pm (see flyer)
Fri., Feb 17th - Quarter 2 Honor Roll Ceremony from 9:00-10:00am in the auditorium
FUN DAY & Pajama Day (regular schedule with fun activities planned in classes)
Next Week: (2/20-2/24)
Mon., Feb 20th - No School (Presidents' Day)
Thurs., Feb 23rd - FSO Meeting from 5:30-7:00pm in the Library
What's in the Newsletter?
- School Information (All School Field Trip)
- FSO Update
- Classroom Updates
- Math Team Competition
- FLIPSIDE
- Family Feedback Form
School Information
March 9th All School Field Trip: Hopefully, your super excited students brought home information about the upcoming All School Field Trip.The Spring field trip has been an 8-year tradition for our school and this year we’re trying a few super fun locations our students have not yet experienced as a school field trip. In January, students were asked to consider 5 different field trip locations and vote for their top 3 choices. Those choices were revealed this past week and on Friday (2/10/23) students were sent home with PINK ½ sheets of paper called signature cards. The signature cards contained a QR code with directions for how to sign up and select their field trip location. For student selections to be confirmed, the online form, signed signature card and cash payment must be received no later than Wednesday, March 1st. Field trip documents and money can be turned into the main office or counseling office. Each trip location has given strict timelines for ticket counts, waivers etc., so we are not able to be flexible with this date.
Urban Air ($25)
- Indoor Trampoline Park, High Ropes Course and so many other fun attractions in one location.
- Waiver forms are mandatory. For students who select this field trip, parents will start seeing Blue/Green waiver forms next week. This form must be completed/signed and returned to the school. Urban Air will not allow anyone on the premised without a signed waiver. No Exceptions
- Bag Lunch from School provided. Concessions will be available on-site for purchase
Nickelodeon Universe ($20)
- Indoor Amusement Park with rides and other fun attractions
- This field trip does not extend to the shopping center and/or ventures through the mall. Student have been given clear expectation for this field trip. This field trip is limited to the amusement park only.
- Students found to be in violation of this expectation can incur school-related consequences per school admin.
- Students will be permitted to use the food court to purchase food if they choose.
- LIMITED TICKETS: Please ensure that your student has all field trip forms and money submitted if this is their top choice. Forms will be honored in the order they were received.
- Bag Lunch from School provided. Concessions will be available on-site for purchase
Afton Alps ($25)
- Skiing and/or Snowboarding
- Includes Ski/Snowboarding School for beginning (Safety is Key)
- Equipment rental is included in the price (Students can bring their own equipment-if it can fit on a school bus with 60+ students)
- Helmets are required for all participants. No exceptions
- Waiver Form and equipment rental form are mandatory. For students who select this field trip, parents will start seeing The Afton Alps waiver forms next week. This form must be signed and returned to the school. Afton Alps will not allow participation without a completed form. No Exceptions
- LIMITED TICKETS: Please ensure that your student has all field trip forms and money submitted if this is their top choice. Forms will be honored in the order they were received.
- Bag Lunch from School provided. Concessions will be available on-site for purchase
Attached is a copy of the field trip presentation shared with students this past week.
Please review and reach out with any questions you have. March 9th: Field Trip Presentation
Questions can be directed to… Barbie Woodruff, School Counselor at barbie.woodruff@spps.org
Family Staff Organization (FSO) Update
Family-Staff Organization Save The Dates!
1) NAAPID - February 13th from 8:40-9:15 AM on google meet
Join our students and staff with a virtual Black Professionals Panel, google meet info will be sent out next week, (see flyer).
2) Welcome Wednesday - February 15th from 8:15 - 9:15 AM
Join the DLR Group (architects on the Hidden River Renovation) along with Hidden River staff and other family members as we look at the latest schematics for the upcoming renovation. This is a very casual "meeting" - please arrive and leave whenever it is convenient for you.
3) 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Ceremony - February 17th at 9:00-10:00 AM
Come as we celebrate our scholars' success at the honor roll recognition event. Planning on attending and willing to help us set up refreshments? Please sign-up here. (You won't miss any of the ceremony! We do our work in the back of the cafeteria while the ceremony takes place on the front stage).
4) Monthly FSO Meeting - February 23rd from 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Join us for a presentation on "Screen-Smart Parenting" presented by Patty Ostberg-Speiker, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and certified evidence-based Adaptive Parenting Tools (ADAPT) Parent Coach. More details to come!
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Hidden River Bathroom Survey:
Anyone who's toured our school knows that the restrooms are outdated, really outdated. Help us to understand what's working and what's not, and take our survey (Click here)! (Have you ever taken a survey on school restrooms before? You should ...)
Classroom Updates
Minnesota Studies - Ms. Walter
Math Team Competition
FLIPSIDE
Once you have registered it will take up to a week to receive a schedule. Please do not have students come to Flipside until they have received their schedule. If your student is currently in Flipside and would like to change classes please have them ask Ms. Teanna for a Flipside Class Change form, do not reregister. Thank you.
Register at the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjS5lPGiakCis5mTQPQmtNBgwWz_QH4lXyLlqCn5-OfzvNjA/viewform
Any questions? Contact Teanna Rouillard teanna.rouillard@spps.org
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Yearbook is looking for pictures of Flag Football, Boys Soccer, 8th grade student life, student council! If you have any pictures please send them to hiddenriveryearbook@gmail.com with a short description of the picture!
Calling 8th grade families! We are looking for baby pictures of 8th graders to put in our yearbook, if you have a photo you'd like to share please send it to hiddenriveryearbok@gmail.com with the name of the student and baby picture in the subject line. Thank you!
Order your yearbook before April 16th: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/ School code: 14553723