Husky E-News
September 4, 2022
From the Principal
Hillendale families,
Our first week "back to school" was a huge success! Thanks to the preparation of our staff, your time and care in getting your children ready for week one at home, and your children's endless energy and enthusiasm, our huskies had their best first week of school in years. We owe a special "thank you" to our PTO for making our annual Staff Luncheon even more delicious than ever. "Thank you!"
Please mark your calendars for "Back to School Night" on Tuesday, September 13th at 6:30 PM. See my email this past Friday for more details. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have. As a reminder, we will be closed on Labor Day, September 5th.
Have a great holiday weekend!
Josh Leight
Hillendale Elementary Principal
Hillendale Updates
"Share Table" at Hillendale
As a strategy to encourage the consumption of nutritious foods while reducing food waste, Hillendale's cafeteria will be outfitted with a "share table" starting this fall! UCFSD's Nutrition Coordinator, Samantha Lampert, will visit the HES Cafeteria to do presentations to students in grades K-5 (Y-Care K students only) about how to safely enjoy the share table in compliance with local and state health and food safety rules. Items placed on and taken from the share table must be: from the school cafeteria, packaged, and unopened. Example foods could include: whole hand fruit, packaged fruits and veggies, fruit cups, craisins, and muffins. The share table will be closely monitored by our cafeteria supervision team. Every student's unique health accommodations and allergy requirements will be strictly followed. Please reach out with any questions you might have. Thank you for supporting our new initiative!
From the PTO
PTO Calendar
9/5 - School Closed
9/13 - HES Back to School Night - 6:30-8:00pm
9/26 - School Closed
9/28 - Family Fun Husky Hayride - Ramsey's Farm 6:00-8:00pm (rain date is 9/29)
10/3-10/7 Fall Book Fair
10/3 - General PTO Meeting 6:30pm (book fair open for shopping after)
10/5 - School Closed
10/7 - Donuts with Grownups
10/10 - School Closed
10/13 - Picture Day
Volunteer Opportunities
PTO Volunteer
All Hillendale families are automatically members of the PTO and we encourage you to take an active role in your child's experience. From Art in Action, to Yearbook, there are over 30 committees that need your help and support. If you're interested in volunteering, please complete the PTO Volunteer Form below.
Homeroom Parents
The PTO is looking for homeroom parent volunteers for 2022/23 School Year. The Homeroom Parent(s) will be responsible to facilitate communication between parents and the teacher, parents and the Hillendale Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), and to support the teacher in needs that may arise throughout the school year. This facilitation can take many different forms and can vary from teacher to teacher and grade to grade per the needs of the classroom. The Homeroom Parent(s) needs to act as a positive resource and share classroom/school information and PTO/District events with all families in their assigned classroom. All homeroom parents must have their clearances on file with our school district.
Mabel's Label's Fundraiser
Go to campaigns.mabelslabels.com and search for Hillendale Elementary PTO
Questions or comments for the PTO? Email us at HESPTO@ucfsd.net