Hilltop Herald
When you Learn, You Grow!
Monday, January 10, 2021
A message from Mrs. Rittmiller
January has started off well thus far. Thank you for taking every precaution if you or your child isn't feeling well. We are doing everything we can to ensure we can stay in person for learning as we know this is certainly the best for everyone!
January will be a month of a lot of learning, fun and our next round of NWEA tests. Please see below for what the purpose of the tests are and the schedule for each grade. It is important that our students get adequate sleep, food and are present for school. Thank you for encouraging and providing support.
Together in Learning,
Mrs. Rittmiller
Brody Maxwell
Congrats to our December Students of the Month
Brook Parks
Charlie Klehr
December 400 Club
Riley Mader
NWEA Schedule and Purpose
Wednesday, January 12 & Thursday, January 13
- Reading from 10:00-11:30 am
Monday, January 17 & Tuesday, January 18
- Math from 10:00-11:30 am
Thursday, January 20 & Friday, January 21
- Science from 10:00-11:30 am
Grade 4
Wednesday, January 19 & Thursday, January 20
- Math from 1:00-2:30 pm
Tuesday, January 25 & Wednesday, January 26
- Reading from 10:00-11:30 am
What are the MAP test (NWEA) results used for?
MAP is used to measure a student's progress or growth in school. The testing information is important to teachers because it indicates a student's strengths are and help that is needed in any specific areas. Teachers can use this information to help them guide instruction in the classroom.
VIP Day - Feb. 11
Individual classroom teachers will be reaching out for volunteers to do a virtual experience. If you are interested in reading to the class or providing a fun talent, please let your students' homeroom teacher know.
Spelling Bee and Geography Bee
Information from MN Valley Action Council
The MN Valley Action Council (MVAC) has resources available for households that qualify for energy assistance. If you would like more information about fuel assistance for this winter you may contact the MVAC office.
Call: 507-345-6822 or 1-800-767-7139
Website: www.mnvac.org/programs/energy
A note from our Nurse Molly
Cooler Weather is Here!
Hilltop Elementary Office Hours and Morning Supervision
The Hilltop Elementary Office hours are from 7:30am to 4:00pm. If you are trying to call Hilltop Elementary Office before or after these hours, please leave a voicemail. Rachel Scheffler will return your call.
Important Dates to Remember
Jan. 10-14 - 4th Grade - Virtual Writer in Residence - Steve Peters
Jan. 14 - 2 hour early out
Jan. 24 - No School - Teacher Workday
Jan. 28 - 4th Grade Kindness Retreat
Past Hilltop Herald Newsletters
Mrs. Rittmiller, Hilltop & Park Assistant Principal
Email: jrittmiller@isd2397.org
Website: isd2397.org
Location: Hilltop Elementary School, South Street, Henderson, MN, USA
Phone: 507-665-5900