Chief Chatter

October 15, 2023

October Hot Lunch Menu

October Hot Lunch Menu

Hot Lunch for the week of October 16th-18th

Monday - Sloppy Joes on a whole grain bun, Fruit, Veggies, and Milk

Tuesday - Beefy nachos w/ cheese, salsa, sour cream, Fruit, Veggies, and Milk

Wednesday - Pizza Hut pizza (cheese or pepperoni), Fruit, Veggies, and Milk

Thursday - No School

Friday - No School


Hot Lunch for the week of October 23rd-27th

Monday - Corn Dog, Fruit, Veggies, and Milk

Tuesday - Burrito w/ cheese, salsa, sour cream, Fruit, Veggies, and Milk

Wednesday - Pizza Hut Pizza (cheese or pepperoni), Fruit, Veggies, and Milk

Thursday - Lasagna Roll Ups, dinner roll, Fruit, Veggies, and Milk

Friday - Egg, Ham, Cheese on a whole grain bun, Fruit, Veggies, and Milk

October Hot Lunch Menu
No School

No School

There will be no school on Thursday, October 19th and Friday, October 20th! School resumes on Monday, October 23rd.
No School
School Board Meeting

School Board Meeting

The next school board meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 18th, at 6:30 pm in the library. Anyone is welcome to attend!
School Board Meeting
Calling All Helena Flats Alumni - 1893-2023

Calling All Helena Flats Alumni - 1893-2023

If you attended Helena Flats School, or you know someone who did, we want to hear from you! One of the ways we would like to celebrate 130 years of Helena Flats School is by having alumni send in pictures. Please spread the word to anyone you know who attended Helena Flats School and may have pictures. I would love to feature any photos in each edition of the Chief Chatter as we celebrate this school's amazing history! Please send any photos to allisonhawes@helenaflats.org

Helena Flats School is proud to be 130 years strong!

Calling All Helena Flats Alumni - 1893-2023
Helena Flats Alumni

Helena Flats Alumni

This lovely young lady is a Helena Flats Alumni. Her and her husband have three beautiful daughters who currently attend Helena Flats School. Who is she? The answer will be in next Chief Chatter!

Helena Flats Alumni
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Boys Basketball Season

Boys Basketball Season

Practice begins tomorrow, Monday, October 16th, at 3:45 PM in the gym. Practice will last from 3:45 - 5:30 PM. The first game is scheduled for Tuesday, October 31st. Helena Flats will play Whitefish Christian at home at 4 PM.

Players must have a physical turned in to play! We are looking forward to an exciting season!

Boys Basketball Season

Meet The Coaches

Coach Cody Holmquist

Cody is truly a family man. He prides himself on being dedicated to his family and being there for his three children Aaven, Ranee, and Ryason in any way possible, constantly trying to find ways to make life better for them, and he goes the extra mile to provide for his family. Cody is a fisherman at heart, and also enjoys spending his time in the woods. One of his favorite times of the year is when he gets to spend all day in the woods hunting and passing down his knowledge to his kids.

Cody played basketball all through school, ending up on the All Star Team. To this day, Cody enjoys shooting hoops with his kids and teaching them about basketball, teaching them to always strive to be the best they can be, and working hard to have fun. It doesn't stop there! Cody dives into practice with Ranee in volleyball, throwing a baseball around, and passing the football with his kids any chance he gets.

To say he's excited to coach the boys and girls basketball teams for Helena Flats would be an understatement! He is truly grateful to have this opportunity.

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Coach Nathan Magers

Nathan grew up in the Flathead Valley. He attended Fair-Mont-Egan Elementary School and played basketball from 5th to 8th grade. After middle school, he attended Flathead High School and graduated in 2004. He served four years in the United States Navy and five years in the Army Reserve. This will be his first year coaching basketball. He is excited to take on the challenge.
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Parents Needed For Concessions

Parents Needed For Concessions

I know that the following message is also posted in the PTO Corner below, but I cannot emphasize enough how desperately we need parental help! The concessions may not be offered soon if we cannot secure parents who can help. Currently, we only have a parent or two willing to supervise concessions and they cannot continue to be the only people volunteering at every game.

The PTO is in need of parent volunteers to help out with basketball concessions! Some of our students depend on these opportunities to help raise funds for their history trip so if you are able to take a shift to help out, it would be greatly appreciated!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084BAAAB2DA2FE3-44533262-boys

Parents Needed For Concessions
Trunk-or-Treat

Trunk-or-Treat

We are excited to host our community Trunk or Treat again this year!! The date has been set for October 27th, from 5:30-8:00 pm! If you would like to decorate your trunk, follow the link below to sign up! All trunks are required to provide their own candy/treat to be handed out if you so wish! Follow the link below to sign up!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084BAAAB2DA2FE3-trunk2

Trunk-or-Treat
The Montana Happiness Project

The Montana Happiness Project

Join the Montana Happiness Project team in a 20-week challenge starting now! This challenge will give you an opportunity to learn and try out a variety of wellness practices. It's fun and easy (no pressure). Just a new topic and activity each week to try out. Maybe it will add a glimmer of happiness in your day. Click the following link: https://montanahappinessproject.com/the-happiness-challenge
The Montana Happiness Project
Picture Day

Picture Day

Student pictures are scheduled for Friday, November 3rd. Student picture order forms will go home as soon as we receive them.
Picture Day
Parent-Teacher Conferences Coming Soon

Parent-Teacher Conferences Coming Soon

Mark your calendars for Parent-Teacher Conferences! Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held after school on November 8th and 9th. The links to sign up for conferences will be coming soon! We look forward to seeing you!
Parent-Teacher Conferences Coming Soon
Lost And Found

Lost And Found

The lost and found is filling up fast!. If you get a chance, stop by the foyer in front of the main office and see if you recognize any of the items. Our wonderful third grade teacher, Mrs. Baker, spends a lot of her own time to keep our lost and found items organized and hung up in a way that makes it easy for students and families to recognize items that might be theirs. Unclaimed items will be donated at the end of this week.
Lost And Found
Dressing for Changing Weather

Dressing for Changing Weather

The weather is changing and many students are needing to wear warmer clothing due to the increasingly cooler temperatures and rain. We have had several students freezing at school because they did not choose warm enough clothing or failed to bring a jacket when they left their house. PLEASE make sure your child is leaving home with warm enough clothing and footwear.
Dressing for Changing Weather

Meet Our Incredible Ms. Tina and Our Fantastic Mrs. Agrillo

As we begin this new adventure (school year) together, I would love to profile a different staff member each week. Our staff is too amazing not to share with our fellow colleagues and community members! The staff member whose name is drawn will be interviewed and will provide a picture for the newsletter. I hope you enjoy getting to know the incredible people at our school!

Ms. Tina And Her Husband

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Mrs. Agrillo And Her Family

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Helena Flats Night at the Fritz Corn Maze

Helena Flats Night at the Fritz Corn Maze

Helena Flats night at the Fritz Corn Maze was full of fun, delicious chili, and sweet treats! The weather was beautiful and so is the Fritz's new barn, complete with huge bounce houses that were a hit with the kids! A big shout out to Chris and Heidi Fritz for welcoming our school to their fantastic facility, and to the Helena Flats PTO for putting on a wonderful chili cookoff! Congratulations to Helena Flats parent, Vincen Norheim for winning the chili cookoff!
Helena Flats Night at the Fritz Corn Maze
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Opening The Door To Knowledge

I cannot say enough about the amazing things our librarian, Mrs. Hill, has going on in the library this year! Check out the awesome pictures of our Early Entry Kindergarteners and Kindergarten classes taking part in a book study of author Mo Willems. Then, look at the wonderful job Mrs. Hill did transforming the library into a "Book Tasting" event with our second and third grade classes! Students are raving about library and you can see why!
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Heritage Days At The Vo-Ag Center

Our first and second grade students visited Heritage Days at the Vo-Ag Center recently. A shout out to our high school Vo-Ag students for putting on an amazing experience for our students! What a wonderful opportunity for students in our valley to experience all of the fantastic things the Vo-Ag center has to offer. A big shout out to Jessica Dyer for taking these great pictures and sharing them!
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Substitute Teachers Needed!

Substitute Teachers Needed!

We are hiring substitutes! Do you know someone who has some free time and enjoys working with children? Helena Flats would love to have them join our team for the 2023-2024 school year! It is a great way to be involved with the school! Please reach out to our school if your are interested 406-257-2301 or allisonhawes@helenaflats.org
Substitute Teachers Needed!

Helena Flats PTO Corner

PTO Meeting Dates

PTO Meeting Dates

The Helena Flats PTO meets the second Monday of each month. The next Helena Flats PTO meeting will be on Monday, November 13th, at 6 pm in the library. The PTO would love for you to share your fresh ideas at a meeting!

For the most up-to-date PTO information, please join our Facebook Group 'Helena Flats PTO' or email helenaflatspto@helenaflats.org to join our email list!

PTO Meeting Dates
Trunk-or-Treat

Trunk-or-Treat

We are excited to host our community Trunk or Treat again this year!! The date has been set for October 27th, from 5:30-8:00 pm! If you would like to decorate your trunk, follow the link below to sign up! All trunks are required to provide their own candy/treat to be handed out if you so wish! Follow the link below to sign up!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084BAAAB2DA2FE3-trunk2

Trunk-or-Treat
Parent Volunteers For Basketball Concessions

Parent Volunteers For Basketball Concessions

The PTO is in need of parent volunteers to help out with basketball concessions! Some of our students depend on these opportunities to help raise funds for their history trip so if you are able to take a shift to help out, it would be greatly appreciated!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084BAAAB2DA2FE3-44533262-boys

Parent Volunteers For Basketball Concessions
Helena Flats Clothing and Merchandise

Helena Flats Clothing and Merchandise

Here is a link for Helena Flats Gear! Help support the Helena Flats PTO with each purchase made. Stock up for all the fun sports activities and spirit days!

https://shop.game-one.com/montana/kalispell/helena-flats-school?fbclid=IwAR3zaqiPCZ277WdarmKWFR1orYL0rA2Ez5C-BwOC6RhEGD3FdgVu5wW_aPM

Helena Flats Clothing and Merchandise

Sports

5th Ski For Free Program

5th Ski For Free Program

In partnership with the Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation and the Whitefish Community

Foundation, Whitefish Mountain Resort is pleased to announce that they are once again offering free ski passes for the 2023-2024 Winter Season to students currently enrolled in 5th grade! These passes provide unlimited access to skiing or riding for the entire winter season, including night skiing! To register for a pass, each student must complete an application and

pay a $25 administrative fee for processing costs. Please fill out the form found at https://skiwhitefish.com/5th-grade/ with your child; your child should be prepared to answer some questions themselves about why they love winter and what it means to be safe while participating in winter sports. Once the application has been submitted, you will receive an email with a link to pay for the $25 administrative fee and complete the registration process. Passes will only be available for pick up after the admin fee has been paid. If you have already purchased a season pass for your student, please indicate this in the designated area of the application. They will return the purchase price of the pass, minus $25 which will be applied to cover the admin fee. Follow this link to submit your application: https://skiwhitefish.com/5th-grade/ Questions? Please call their friendly Guest and Information Services team at 406-862-2900, Option 1.

Once you and your child have completed the form and submitted it, you will receive an email from Whitefish Mountain Resort with instructions on how to purchase the pass!

5th Ski For Free Program

Dates To Remember

School Board Meeting

School Board Meeting

The next school board meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 17th, at 6:30 pm in the library. Anyone is welcome to attend!
School Board Meeting
PTO Meeting

PTO Meeting

The next meeting of the Helena Flats PTO will be on Monday, November 13th, at 6 PM in the library at Helena Flats School. The PTO welcomes you to be a part of this awesome group doing great things for Helena Flats School!
PTO Meeting
October & November Dates To Remember (so far....)

October & November Dates To Remember (so far....)

October

  • 16 - Boys Basketball Practice Begins - 3:45 - 5:30 PM in the gym
  • 17 - School Board Meeting in the library at 6:30 pm
  • 18 - Fritz Corn Maze field trip for grades 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th from 1-3 pm
  • 19 & 20 - NO SCHOOL - MEA Days
  • 26 - Mrs. Barber's 5th grade field trip to Lake Mary Ronan - 8:45 am - 3 pm
  • 26 - Ms. Holloway's class to Ravenwood - 8:45 am - 2:45 pm
  • 27 - Trunk or Treat from 5:30-8:00 pm in the Helena Flats School parking lot
  • 31 - Boys Basketball game Whitefish Christian at Helena Flats 4PM

November

  • 2 - Boys Basketball game - Helena Flats at St. Matthew's 4 PM
  • 3 - School Picture Day
  • 3 - Quist Performance - (Time TBA)
  • 6 - Boys Basketball game - Smith Valley at Helena Flats 4PM
  • 7 - Boys Basketball game - Helena Flats at Marion 4 PM
  • 8-9 - Parent Teacher Conferences
  • 9 - Boys Basketball game - Kila at Helena Flats 4PM
  • 10 - No School
  • 13 - Boys Basketball game - Helena Flats at Cayuse Prairie 4 PM
  • 14 - Boys Basketball game - Trinity at Helena Flats 4PM
  • 16 - Boys Basketball game - Helena Flats at Stillwater 4 PM
  • 20 - Boys Basketball game - Deer Park at Helena Flats 4PM
  • 21 - End of Trimester 1
  • 22-24 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
  • 27 - Boys Basketball game - Swan River at Helena Flats 4PM
  • 28 - Boys Basketball game - Helena Flats at Fair-Mont-Egan 4:15 PM
  • 30 - Boys Basketball game - FV Home School at Helena Flats 4PM
October & November Dates To Remember (so far....)