Hillsdale Herald
Hillsdale Elementary School, January 2020
New Year, New You?
January is often a time for reflection. How did 2019 go? What would we change for 2020? I am so thankful to be at Hillsdale for 2020 and beyond! The teachers, parents, and community have been so welcoming. My one word for this year is "patience" as I learn so many new things from you all and we all work toward making Hillsdale the best school in West Chester!
AIRPOD ALERT: Many students may have received airpods this holiday season - we have seen a rise in them at school. As always, we discourage students from bringing such expensive items to school. They are fully the student's responsibility, and we are concerned they may be lost - individually or the charging case. Please talk with your child about this responsibility if needed.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: We continue to support our school community and beyond this Winter season. Please see the attached flyer about collecting new hats, gloves, mittens, scarves and socks. The PTO is organizing a service event for Jan 17th in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. Please look for details in their newsletter.
As our temperatures continue to fluctuate, we do ask that your child dress in layers and be prepared for the changes. If a coat, hat, or glove does not make it home, please ask your child to check our lost and found. We are only two days back from break and it is starting to fill. We do scan these items regularly for a name so that helps get items back.
Winter also means potential weather related delays, closings, and/or early dismissals. Please make sure we have your most current email addresses and phone numbers on file. Make sure you are signed up for WCASD alerts. If you are not, please check out this website:
https://www.wcasd.net/cms/lib/PA02203541/Centricity/Domain/5978/SMS_Text_Opt-In_Flyer.pdf
Polar Bear was the book fair winner!
2nd grade Lunch bunch ready to revisit PBIS!
3rd grade lunch bunch with the polar bear
Registration is now open for next year!
Registration is open for new students. Please go to the District website to fill out an online application. You will find the application right next to the West Chester Area School District logo at the top in the blue banner. It is the icon of a clipboard with New Student Registration label. Once you fill out the application please call the school to make an appointment for finalize the registration. Tell you neighbors and friends.
Save the Date!
Jan 13 - 3rd grade trip to Delaware Museum of Natural History
Jan 16 – PTO mtg 7:00pm
- Jan 17 - Early Dismissal - PTO MLK Service project in the afternoon
Jan 20 - No School for MLK day
Jan 21 - 24 - Art Goes To School week
Jan 22 - Everhart Park Design Day 7:00pm
Raptor Reset in 2020
Just a reminder that the district clears the Raptor Visitor Management System two times a year. The first is in August and the second is late January. If you enter the building after the reset, you will need to show your license. We just wanted to give you an early warning!
Please join us Wed, Jan 22nd, 6:30 p.m. PMS
Spanish Language Phone Line
Si usted prefiere comunicarse en español 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