HGES Parent Bulletin
November 2018
Dates to Remember
Wednesday, Nov. 14 - Board of Education Meeting at DHS at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 15 - Nets for Vets Due
Friday, Nov. 16
- Progress Reports Issued
- DHS Cookie Sales
Nov. 21-23 - Thanksgiving Vacation - No School
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.
Upcoming Field Trips
KW Field Trip to the Hult Center from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
KS Field Trip to the Hult Center from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 7
3rd Grade Field Trip to the Hult Center from 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 16
KC Field Trip to the Hult Center from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Illinois School Report Card
The Illinois School Report Cards were officially released on Wednesday. We are excited to share that HGES received the top rating of exemplary. HGES had the highest percentage of students meeting and/or exceeding standards in the district. These are our best scores yet!
Daylight Savings Time
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?
Note: This menu reflects a change for Monday, Nov. 26. No chef salads will be available on that date.
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.
Nets for Vets
Nets for Vets Fundraiser for the Greater Peoria Honor Flight will be on Thursday, Nov. 15. Fundraising has started and is due on Thursday, Nov. 15. Our goal is to raise $5,000! Every little bit helps us reach our goal!
If you know of a Veteran or current military member, please invite them to join our event and shoot hoops with the kids during PE. Please email Mrs Schacht at lschacht@dunlapcusd.net with any questions. For more information on the Greater Peoria Honor Flight, please see their website at greaterpeoriahonorflight.org/.
Aug./Sept. Accelerated Reader
2nd grade girl: Lasya 2L (310,990 words)
2nd grade boy: Alex 2S (327,439 words)
3rd grade girl: Advika 3B (1,453,798 words)
3rd grade boy: Colter 3BB (1,131,905 words)
4th grade girl: Claire 4M (1,518,777 words)
4th grade boy: Eric 4E (1,365,980 words)
5th grade girl: Ellie 5G (804,551 words)
5th grade boy: Tommy 5G (1,553,423 words)
Classroom Winners (Top average percent correct with at least 75% of students participating):
2S, 3I, 4S, 5B
HGES Barnes & Noble Book Fair
The money earned will be used to help build our school library. Please save the date and save some of your holiday shopping to do that day at Barnes & Noble!
Direct Donation Fundraiser
Thank you SO MUCH to those who have already contributed. We are at 20% of our families contributing and want to RAISE THAT NUMBER!! All donations are appreciated!!
This fundraiser covers all PTO expenses for the year, NO door to door catalog or product sales. 100% of the money stays at HGES.
Note: The HGES PTO has committed $34,000 to the new playground expansion. 2018-2019 budget also includes $9,000 in teacher classroom support, $3,500 for staff appreciation, $5,000 for field trips (including 5th grade Challenger Science Field Trip), and $3,250 for social/academic programs including Donuts with Dads/Muffins with Mom, Culture Fair, and the Accelerated Reader program. We DO NOT want to discontinue these programs so we NEED YOUR HELP!
Although the deadline to contribute has already passed, we can continue to accept donations. Please see the attached form for details.