HGES Parent Bulletin
November 2020
Dates to Remember
Tuesday, Nov. 3 - No School - Election Day
Friday, Nov. 6 - HGES Spirit Day
Tuesday, Nov. 10 - HGES Virtual PTO Meeting (6:30 p.m.)
Wednesday,, Nov. 11 - SIP Day - 1/2 day Student Attendance (7:39-11:15 a.m.)
Friday, Nov. 13 - Progress Reports Issued
Monday, Nov. 16 - HGES Restaurant Night @ Weaver's Fresh Food (10 a.m.-11:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, Nov. 18 - Board of Education Meeting at DHS at 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 25 -27 - Thanksgiving Vacation - No School
Veterans Day - SIP Day
Daylight Savings Time
Delayed Start/Snow Days
The district may choose to implement a two-hour delay to the start of the school day in the case of inclement weather (snow, ice, extreme cold, etc.). It’s not anticipated that a delayed start will occur often, but it does provide an additional option to ensure a productive school environment, while maintaining safe conditions for all staff, students, and parents.
This decision will be announced no later than 6:30 a.m. on the day of the delayed start via School Messenger system as well as local TV stations.
On these days, buses will run and morning pick up times will be two hours later than normal. Classes will begin two hours later than their regularly scheduled time. There will be no morning Early Childhood or Bright Futures classes, but the afternoon classes will run at the normal time. School will still dismiss at the regular time.
Aug./Sept. Accelerated Reader
2nd grade girl: Jayashree, R2R (146,552 words)
2nd grade boy: Andrew, R2B (324,248 words)
3rd grade girl: Alayna, 3BB (353,120 words)
3rd grade boy: Shubh, 3BB (1,198,690 words)
4th grade girl: Lasya, R4E (996,237 words)
4th grade boy: Nidhir, R4E (1,074,745 words)
5th grade girl: Lily, 5W (884,498 words)
5th grade boy: Coulter, 5W (1,127,470 words)
Classroom Winners (Top average percent correct with at least 75% of students participating): R2B, 3BB, R4M, 5B
Direct Donation Fundraiser - Deadline Extended
The Direct Donation Fundraiser is STILL OPEN! Thank you to all the families that have donated to date. We are short of our goal, so we are extending the donation deadline for one more week. through Friday, Nov. 6.
100% of the funds go towards helping the students and staff of HGES. On-line donations can be made at: https://hgespto.digitalpto.com/direct-donation-fundraiser/.
For more information or to make cash/check payments, please use this flier: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CQxRKHOILEe9E8axKGWPpS1HFUlXcybK/view?usp=sharing
Recess
Please make sure your child is prepared and dressed appropriately for outside recess. Students will go outside for recess anytime the temperature is 15 degrees or above (including wind chill). Parents cannot request that students stay inside based solely on the temperature. It is important for the students to get outside and play when possible during the winter months. Any child who is exempt from physical education for medical reasons will not be allowed to participate in outdoor recess activities. Re-injury on the playground could occur. Arrangements for indoor recess in the main office or a supervised classroom will be made.
What's for Lunch?
Yearbook Pictures Needed
The Yearbook staff is looking for pictures taken thoughout the school year (Halloween costumes, theme days, etc). Please send pictures to Hgesyearbook1@gmail.com or uploading them to the appropriate Google folder linked here.
HGES Restaurant Night - Weaver's Fresh Food & Drink
HGES Spirit Wear
The HGES Spirit Wear store will open Monday, Nov. 2 and will remain open until Sunday, Nov. 22. We are offering lots of great items, perfect for some Holiday shopping. Items will be delivered to the school the first week of December before we leave for winter break! Below is a link to to the HGES PTO Spirit Wear Webpage:
USDA Extends Free Meals Through June 2021
The USDA is allowing schools participating in the Child Nutrition Programs to serve FREE meals September 1, 2020 through the end of the 2020/2021 school year.
All children 18 and younger eating lunch in school or remote are eligible to receive one free meal when lunch is served. We are encouraging all our families to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity while it’s available.
Remote E-Learners - Parents will sign up online to receive the free meal. We offer free meal pick up from all Dunlap schools. Please go to www.dunlapcusd.net locate the e-Learning information and look for the Dunlap Meal Program Form. Pick up times are listed and must be followed.
In-Person Learners - Elementary students will order a meal as usual with their teacher. No online form is needed. Note: Ala carte items, extra milk and milk needed for meals brought from home will still need to be purchased regardless of your meal benefits.
Send Questions to Lisa Leitner, Food Service Director lleitner@dunlapcusd.net
Online Book Fair Wrap Up
The PTO wrapped up our annual book fair in October, below are the details:
Bookmark Contest Winners:
Aarohi (KW )
Sana (1M)
Sana (2L)
Tobias (3B)
Alex (4E)
Chisa (5BR)
Look for our Book Scavenger Hunt Contest:
Navneet (KW)
Audra (4A)
Teacher Costume Contest
1st- Ms. Renne
2nd - Mr. McGuire
3rd- Mrs. McKown
Thank you to every family that participated in our online book fair. We raised $647.00 in books for our students!