Hillsdale Herald
Hillsdale Elementary School, February 2021
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February 15, 2021
5th grade parents
A virtual parent information session, Middle School 101, will be held on Thursday, February 18, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Please register to attend the Middle School 101 informational session. Middle school administration and staff will explain the programs taking place in our middle schools and be happy to answer any questions about the transition process. The session will be recorded and made available for parents who are not able to attend.
Please help your child make his/her music selection. Link below
This Week Schedule
Mon - No School, President's Day
Tues - A day
Wed - A day, Kids' Heart Challenge - wear sneakers! (NOT a REMOTE WED)
Thurs - B day, LOVE your school Spirit Day; PTO Mtg 7:00pm
Fri - B day, Kids' Heart Challenge - wear sneakers!
Picture Retakes
Will be NEXT week, Tuesday 2/23 for A students and Friday 2/26 for B students. Cyber or remote only families can sign up for either day, link below
February 1, 2021
Busing and Traffic Patterns
Please know, if you are comfortable, your child CAN ride the bus. All students have an assigned bus seat. The information can be found in your parent portal. It is the first button on the left menu after logging in. Overall, our parent pick up system has been great this year. Thank you for following the designated traffic patterns and having your Last Name Sign in the window. Occasionally, we have longer than normal lines. If this is the case. please do not block the intersection of Bradford Ave and Market St. Please go around the block and come back.
Looking Ahead to 2021-22 school year
Do you know someone that has an incoming Kindergartner? Do you have a current 5th grader? Please check out info below about upcoming Parent Information Nights
February Spirit Days
Friday, Feb 5th -- Sports Day (wear sports clothing)
- Tuesday, Feb 9th -- Crazy Hair Day
- Thursday, Feb 18th -- Love Your School Day (wear Husky gear and/or hearts)
- Tuesday, February 23rd -- "Swinter" (wear summer clothes over your winter clothes)
From the Nurse's office
- This is a reminder for parents who I have contacted previously about missing PA State mandated immunization, medical and dental information. I would appreciate it if you would send the information in to me as soon as possible. If you have already sent the information in to me, you can disregard this reminder. Thank you if you have sent the information in!
- Please remind your child(ren) to wear their masks properly unless they are in a mask break area or eating or drinking. Their mask should cover their nose and mouth.
- Please remind your child(ren) to stay 6 feet or more away from others as much as possible.
- Continue with frequent hand washing.
- Please keep your child(ren) home if they are sick. Related, we would appreciate it if you would include Mrs. Dugan on any communications you send to teachers or Mrs. Fithian about any absences due to illness or any other health related issue.
- Good nutrition, exercise, lots of H20, adequate sleep, reducing stress all are important ways to prevent illness!
- Thank you for all you are doing to keep our HDE community safe!
Looking Ahead . . .
Feb 15: No School for Presidents' day
Feb 16 & 17: A days, no remote Wed this week
Feb16: Middle School 101 parent meeting
Feb 17 & 19: Kids' Heart Challenge
Feb 17: Kindergarten 101 parent meeting
- Feb 18: PTO mtg 7:00pm
- Feb 18 & 19: B days
- Feb 24: Parent Early Literacy (K-2) night 6pm English 7pm Spanish
Pick Up Patrol (PUP)
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