Tiger Tales
December 2, 2021
Important Dates:
12/3 Principal Chat and Parent Allocations Vote via Zoom
12/3 Report Cards Go Home Electronically
12/8 Board of Trustees Meeting 6-9pm
12/17 K-2 11:45am dismissal 3-5 12:00pm
12/20-1/3 Winter Break
Every Monday = MEGA MONDAY Spirit Day: Wear your favorite South Tiger Gear!
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A Message From Our Principal
Dear South Families,
December is a month filled with festivities, feasts, and more time for family and friends.
It is also the time when you will receive the first report card of this school year. As you review marks and comments, please take a moment to discuss the report with your child.
Each teacher has written thoughtful reflections and assessments of your child’s first trimester work and effort. The report card is a tool that helps to measure students’ progress based on many factors related to social, emotional, behavioral, and intellectual development along with grade level standards. Helping your children embrace a growth mindset will allow them to be reflective about their own learning. Please take the time to applaud your children for their accomplishments and help them understand that for areas of growth, productive struggle is an opportunity to practice persistence, resilience and the power of yet.
Our educators will continue to guide and nurture South Tigers on their learning trajectory.
I am grateful for all the dedication and commitment put forth by our students, their teachers and our incredibly supportive families.
Warm wishes,
Lina Butte
South School Principal
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Wondering how you can support Hillsborough Schools Foundation (HSF) this holiday season? Start your holiday shopping at HSFShopping.com and help us earn money with every purchase - it’s a win-win! From holiday cards to Omaha steaks and more, HSFshopping.com is your one stop site for all your online shopping needs.
Happy holidays and happy shopping!!
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Registration Now Open
Hillsborough Little League (HLL) registration is now open for our 2022 season! Registration will remain open through Dec 15th. HCSD students between the ages of 5-14 can play and no prior baseball experience is required. Practices begin in early February and the season runs through mid-June. Our Lower Division teams (Ages 5-8) are grouped by school, so our younger players can ‘play ball’ with their friends!
HLL is a 100% volunteer organization and we are also looking for volunteers to help manage or coach teams. This is a great way for kids to participate in their community outdoors and learn important values such as teamwork, trying your best, and good sportsmanship. Most of all, we want the kids to have an absolute blast!
To learn more about HLL, please go to our registration page at https://hllbaseball.org/
If there are any questions, please direct them to info@hllbaseball.org
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Tune in December 3rd
Our Parent Allocating Meeting Vote + Principal Chat discussion will be on Friday Dec 3 at 9 AM via zoom. Be sure to tune in and vote!
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HIVE Winter Camp
We are excited to announce that we will host a Winter Camp during Winter Break this year! A few of our summer staff members will come back to lead the kids through, games, crafts and more!
Here are the details:
WHEN: Week 1 - Dec. 20th - 23rd
Week 2 - Dec. 27th - 30th
WHERE: West School (375 Barbara Way Hillsborough)*
HOURS: 8:30 am - 9:00 am - Drop off Window
9:00am - 3:00 pm - Camp program
3:00pm - 3:30 pm - Pickup Window
COST/ REGISTRATION: Registration by the week: $320 per child.
You can register here: HIVE WINTER CAMP
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New to IEPs or want to brush up to be a more informed and engaged IEP team member? Don't miss these helpful training events! Tuesday 12/7 6-7:30pm: San Mateo County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) will do a remote training on how to prepare / what to expect at IEP meetings, and how to navigate your child's IEP. Thursday 12/9 8:45-10:15am at the District Office (for vaccinated & masked, or via Zoom), parent advocate and head of Burlingame's Special Education District Advisory Committee will discuss how to write strong IEP goals, communicate, and collaborate effectively with your IEP team. Hope to see you there!
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Linden Tree Books and HCSD present Newbery Award Winning Author Katherine Applegate
On November 15th, 3rd-5th graders were treated to a virtual author visit with Katherine Applegate. Students got to hear how Ms. Applegate came up with ideas for some of her popular titles such as; The One and Only Ivan, Crenshaw, and Home of the Brave.
Students can order a signed copy of Katherine Applegate's newest chapter book, Willodeen or other Katherine applegate titles using this link:
https://www.lindentreebooks.com/willodeen.html?schoolVisit=
Price Title
$16.99 Willodeen (with Katherine Applegate signed bookplate)
$16.99 Wishtree
$18.99 The One and Only Bob
$8.99 The One and Only Ivan
$7.99 Crenshaw
$8.99 Endling: The Last
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“The Hillsborough Beautification Foundation Light Up the Town event is on Thursday, December 2 from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. outdoors at Town Hall”
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Be ready for MEGA MONDAYS!
Every Monday is Mega Monday South Spirit Day! Students are encouraged to show off their Tiger Spirit and wear their school t-shirts, jackets, and any other Tiger Wear gear! They may also wear our school colors: blue and white! Let’s celebrate our South Spirit with Mega Monday South Spirit Days! If you are still looking to purchase new Tiger Wear, check out our South School store here! You can also purchase our South Tiger mascot keychain and lawn signs here!
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Our Superintendent's Newsletter
View Superintendent Louann Carlomagno’s most recent newsletter:
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South Hillsborough Elementary School
Email: msullivan@hcsdk8.org
Website: https://www.hcsd.k12.ca.us/
Location: 303 El Cerrito Avenue, Hillsborough, CA, USA
Phone: (650)344-0303
Facebook: facebook.com/southparentgroup
Twitter: @southparentgrp