HGES Parent Bulletin
December 2018
Dates to Remember
Dec. 3 - 13 - HGES Canned Food Drive
Wednesday, Dec. 5 - Portillo's Restaurant Night from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 6 - WW/HGES/BES Band and Orchestra Concert at HGES at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 8 - HGES Barnes and Noble Book Fair from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 14 - DHS Madrigal/Jazz Band Performances at HGES from 1:45 - 2:15 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 15 - Kindergarten Bell Ringing for Salvation Army at Walmart 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 20 - First Grade Holidays Around the World from 8:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 21
- Classroom Winter Parties from 9:45 - 10:30 a.m.
- Early Dismissal at 1:45 p.m.
- Elementary Night at DHS Boys Basketball Game
- End of Second Quarter
Monday, Jan. 7 - School Resumes
Tuesday, Jan. 8 - HGES PTO Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 11 - Report Cards Issued
Upcoming Field Trips
Friday, Dec. 14 - Kindergarten Field Trip to the Peoria Area Food Bank from 8:30 -10:30 a.m.
Revised School Calendar
Nets for Vets
Thanks to everyone for supporting the Nets for Vets program. We would like to recognize Lisa Schacht and Adam Leiner for all of their extra effort to make this special event possible. HGES raised $5,519 to support the Greater Peoria Honor Flight! Our top fundraiser was Mauela (3B). The winner of the iPad drawing was Aiden (3B).
Portillo's Restaurant Night
HGES Barnes & Noble Book Fair
Cheesecake and Cookie pre-orders have gone home with students this week, if you would like to pre-order desserts to be delivered, or order a sugar cookie to decorate in-store the day of the event, please return the forms to school by Tuesday, Dec. 4.
If you would like to volunteer at the Barnes and Noble Fair, please use the Sign-up Genius link.
The class with the highest percent of attendance at the book fair will win a classroom cookie and hot chocolate party!
Raptor Visitor Management System
Holiday Parties
Winter Break
There will be an early dismissal for all students at 1:45 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 21.
HGES Canned Food Drive
- Boxed Cereal
- Canned Chicken
- Canned Soup
- Canned Fruit
- Peanut Butter
- Canned Tuna
- Canned Vegetables
- Pasta, Rice and Beans
Newspaper Club - Winter Session
Below are the dates of the Winter Session for Newspaper Club:
Monday, Dec. 3: 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 10: 2:45-3:45 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 17: 2:45-3:45 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 7: 2:45-3:45 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 28: 2:45-3:45 p.m.
Monday Feb. 11 2:45-3:45 p.m.
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 for these students.
What's for Lunch?
Classroom Treats
- Only individually wrapped, store bought items are permitted in the classrooms.
- All snacks and treats intended to be shared with classmates MUST be packaged and nut free.
Direct Donation Fundraiser
The final total for the Direct Donation Fundraiser was $15,660! We would like to thank every family that contributed to the fundraiser. Your contribution allows us to make great things happen at HGES!
Mrs. McComb’s Kindergarten class had the highest number of families participating and raised the most money. This class will receive free wristbands to the Launch, the school carnival sponsored by our PTO happening Feb. 23, 2019.
Donor receipts for tax deductions will be emailed by year end.
Box Tops
Congratulations to Mrs. Wright’s 1st grade class for collecting the most Box Top with 1,072 box tops collected. The class will receive a special treat from the PTO.
The next box top submission will be March 1.
Upcoming Events
Friday, Jan. 25 - HGES Sweetheart Dance
Saturday, Feb. 23 - HGES Launch
Shop with Script
Shopping Rewards for HGES
Attention Shoppers!!!
HGES participates in Kroger Community Rewards and AmazonSmile. Both programs donate a percentage of sales back to us when shoppers are linked to HGES. Please see the attached document or go to www.kroger.com and https://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-3135484 to get started earning $$$ for our school!!!