Hillsdale Herald
Hillsdale Elementary School, August 2020
Aug, 31, 2020 - First Day of School Update!
Chalk YOUR Walk
Usually our sidewalks would be chalked up to welcome students! Check out the link below for a video of the chalk for teachers last week. We encourage you to chalk your own walk today and share the pics on social media or send them to me! pmerten@wcasd.net
Remote Learning 2.0 & Specials Schedules
We have had a few questions about the schedule in PowerSchool - it is NOT the same as the Remote Learning Schedule, please follow the link below for your child's Remote Learning and Specials Schedules.
Technology Questions
Please go to the WCASD technology website first, link below. If you need assistance with parent portal or username and password, call us at school: 484-266-2002
Announcements
Each day we will post a recording of the morning announcements via SeeSaw and Schoology. Our Green Ticket winners names will be announced there on Fridays.
Virtual Open House
Please watch the link below at your convenience for a few words (11min) from me about this school year. You will receive a specific link for your teacher's open house presentation.
Tuesday 9/1 (K – 2)
6:30 - K
7:15 - 1st
8:00 - 2nd
Wednesday 9/2 (3 - 5)
6:30 - 3rd
7:15 - 4th
8:00 - 5th
Aug 26, 2020 - Welcome Back!
Hello Hillsdale families and WELCOME to all our new families!!
We are working hard to get ready for the reopening of school on August 31st. While we know remote learning is a challenge for all of us for different reasons, we know we are ready for that challenge!
Class Assignments
You should be able to see your child's teacher through Parent Portal. Due to Cyber enrollment, we had several changes in staffing. We have worked very hard to accommodate parent needs in this usual time. Unfortunately, we will not be able to make any further changes.
HDE Remote Learners have a letter from their teacher in the school materials bag.
First Day of School
Monday, August 31st, 9:00am you and your child will log onto either SeeSaw (K-2) or Schoology (3-5) in order to access the zoom link needed to get started. Please see the buttons below for directions and videos to access SeeSaw and Schoology.
Virtual Open House for HDE Remote Learners only
(There will be a separate Cyber Open House)
Please mark your calendars and plan to meet your child's teacher.
You will access zoom links through SeeSaw (K-2) or Schoology (3-5).
Tuesday 9/1 (K – 2)
6:30 - K
7:15 - 1st
8:00 - 2nd
Wednesday 9/2 (3 - 5)
6:30 - 3rd
7:15 - 4th
8:00 - 5th
We welcome these teachers to Hillsdale this year.
- School Psychologist - Mrs. Tammadge
- Librarian - Ms. Szczesny
- Kindergarten - Ms. Narducci
- Gifted/Math Specialist Substitute - Mrs. Reichert
Assessments
Kindergarten Initial Assessments: Kindergarten students will be assessed individually during the first week of school. Your child's kindergarten teacher will communicate how and when they will be assessing your child.
1st-5th Grade Initial Assessments: Our 1st-5th grade students will be assessed virtually in the first few weeks. We will do a reading and math assessment so our teachers can have a good understanding of where each child is in their learning continuum. We will use this information to differentiate our instruction for students.
Thank you,
Mrs. Paige Merten
Principal
Looking Ahead. . .
9/4 - NO SCHOOL
9/7 - NO SCHOOL
9/9 - School-wide PBIS assembly 9:00am
9/28 - NO SCHOOL
YEARBOOKS!
Yearbooks are $30 each, payment by cash or check made out to Hillsdale PTO
NURSE NOTES
At this time, WCASD is awaiting guidance from the PA Department of Health regarding required health information deadlines. As doctor and dentist practices have restrictions lifted, I would like to remind you of the mandated health information that is required for students in particular grades. I want to be sure you have the information you need in order to comply with the state mandate.
Kindergarten and all newly registered students:
- Physical examination report dated after August 2019
- Dental examination report dated after August 2019. A blank dental form can be found below.
- Report of up to date PA state mandated immunizations. . The required immunizations include: Dtap, Polio, Hepatitis B, Varicella (chicken pox) and MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella). Immunization dates must be verified in writing by your Health Care Provider.
The Chester County Health Department will provide immunizations free to any child who does not have insurance covering immunizations. Please contact them at 610-344-6468 for information when they will reopen.
3rd Grade Dental Exams
If you have a child(ren) who will be in 3rd grade for the 20-21 school year.
PA State mandates require that all 3rd grade students have a dental examination. The report can be dated any time after August 2019, and can be sent to me via email at the address below or mailed to me at HDE via the U.S. postal service.
If you have any questions, please contact me at cdugan@wcasd.net.
MOVING? LET US KNOW!
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.)
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