The Howler October 12th, 2018
Newsletter for the Shadow Hills Elementary School Community
Principal Point
Did you know…???
- We have a school website - Shadow Hills
- The Parent Student Handbook is linked to our school website - Shadow Hills
- You can follow us on Instagram (shadowhillswolves) & Twitter (@ShadowHillsElem)
- We have a School Leadership Team made up of Teachers and a Parent Rep
- We have a school culture team called the Shadow Hills Way Team
- We have a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) that is committed to supporting the school by raising funds and supporting programming
- We have a school newsletter called The Howler (updated about once a week and linked to our website)
- We have a school calendar linked to our website
- We have a school district calendar linked to the Boise School District website
- The Boise School District School Board Policy Manual is linked to the district website
- The standards and curriculum are linked to the district website
- The link to Infinite Campus is on the school and district website
Harvest Party Information
At Shadow Hills we do not celebrate with costumes at school. Please reserve costume fun for your family and neighborhood celebrations!!
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
WALK TO SCHOOL DAY WAS A BIG SUCCESS!!
Walk to School Day kicked off the Shadow Hills Walking Club for the school year! Students are already walking/running laps during lunch recess to earn prizes and stay healthy! Keep up the good work!
2018-2019 Shadow Hills STUDENT AMBASSADORS
Congratulations to the Shadow Hills Student Ambassadors for the 2018-2019 school year. These students comprise our student leadership team with representatives from each fourth, fifth and sixth grade class. Thank you to the Staff Advisors, Brittany Brady, Joni Graham and Shannon Cullen.
Ambassador Facilitators
Emma O.
Sara M.
Ranya A.
Classroom Ambassadors
Mrs. Cullen
Liam B.
Jasmine K.
Mrs. Schwehr
May D.
Wyatt C.
Mrs. Irwin
Henry D.
Shepard F.
Mrs. Carstensen
Victoria B.
Mrs. Arnzen
Teighlor W.
Eve H.
Mrs. Phillips
Delany F.
Lily H.
Mrs. Roberts
Emma L.
Livy H.
Mrs. Amoureux
Kate R.
Gavin W.
Ms. Jeffries
Brianna E.
Payton W.
NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK IS NEXT WEEK!!
BOX TOP COLLECTION DAY IS OCTOBER 22ND!!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23RD, 2018
Shadow Hills Elementary Retake Day is Almost Here!
Your retake day is quickly approaching. If we did not see you on picture day or you would like a new image, do not miss out on ordering pictures for your student.
Pre-orders for picture packages may be placed online now at https://ios.mydorian.com using your school's access key provided here 6FT8PDPM. Online pre-orders using your school's access key are available up to 4 days after retake day.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
If you love playing with Legos, there is a class for you after school on Thursdays! See the information below if you are interested.
Sunday, October 21st is the Girlology Class for 4th-6th Grade girls at St. Luke's Hospital. See the link below for registration information.
Shadow Hills night at the Idaho Steelheads is coming on December 8th!! Please see the link below for the ticket order form. Plan ahead to cheer on the Steelheads and show our Shadow Hills spirit!
If CHESS is your game, then check out the attached flyer below for upcoming chess tournaments in the area sponsored by the Western Idaho Scholastic Chess League.
News from the Shadow Hills Social Worker
School Social Worker
Boise School District
Do you need help with…
rent?*
housing?
utility bills?*
homelessness?
problem solving?
finding local resources?
school clothes/supplies?
food stamps/Medicaid/ICCP?
Gia Trotter
School Social Worker
208-900-7031
*Family must meet qualifications in order to qualify for rental and utility assistance.
HARRISON CLASSIC KIDS' FUN RUN
The Harrison Classic has 1000 kids participate each year. This year we hope to have at least 30 kids with intellectual or physical disabilities participate too! We have 30 free entries for special needs kids (13 and under). There will be 20+ Boise High volunteer students ready and willing to lend a hand to those kids who might need a running or walking partner or even a push in their wheelchair.