Hillsdale Herald
Hillsdale Elementary School, October 2019
Here comes October!
We have several exciting events planned for October, so please pay attention to emails from the PTO! Days off of school, Fall Fitness Fundraiser (Move-a-thon), PTO meeting where I will talk about standards based report cards, Trunk or Treat AND Halloween parade and parties - to begin at 2:00.
Last month I included a reminder about our Parent Drop Off procedures for the morning, please refer to that - there's a great picture for you! Please note students may NOT be dropped off prior to 8:30, we do not have staff to supervise them.
There are several attachments to this newsletter:
1) PBIS Information for Families
2) Flu Shot Clinic @ Fugett Middle School
3) Family Academies to learn about our elementary literacy program
Attendance Information (WCASD policy)
Please be reminded that parent notes are due within 3 days of an absence or they are marked Unlawful and will generate a letter communicating that to you. Each student is permitted 5 family vacation days and 10 parent notes each school year.
PLEASE call the Safe Arrival Line (484 266-2010) if your child is absent or going to be late. An email to the teacher does not always reach the office.
A Note from the Nurse's Office
- Missing PA State mandated Physical (for newly registered students) and Dental examination reports (for newly registered students and 3rd graders) must be submitted to the nurse by October 24, 2019 (exclusion date). Physical and dental examination reports must be dated after September 1, 2018.
- If your child requires medication during the school day, including Epi-Pen and Inhaler, a note/prescription from your child(ren)'s doctor must be updated at the beginning of each school year. Signed parent permission is also required. Medication and paperwork must be submitted together.
- Please keep your child home if they are sick; and especially if they have a fever, are vomiting or have diarrhea. Students must be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school after an illness.
- Lice is a pesky situation with school age children. We are here to help! So if you find Lice on your child, please call us. Know that confidentiality is paramount for us. We rely on parents to communicate with friends and families if Lice is found.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Dugan or Mrs. Hopton at 484-266-2006.
Save the Date!
- Wed. Oct 2nd - Padres Latinos Mtg @ HHS 6:30pm
- Wed. Oct 9th - NO SCHOOL
- Fri. Oct 11th - PTO Fall Fitness Fundraiser
- Fri. Oct 18th 9:30 AM - PTO Meeting - Come Hear about K-2 Report Cards
- Fri. Oct 18th 6:30PM - Trunk or Treat (rain date 10/25)
- Mon. Oct 28th - NO SCHOOL( IN-SERVICE)
- Thurs. Oct 31st - HALLOWEEN Parade and Parties
- Fri Nov 1st - Science of Sound Assembly
- Tue. Nov 5th - NO SCHOOL (IN-SERVICE)
Spanish Language Phone Line
Si usted prefiere comunicarse en espaƱol 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.)
Library Volunteers Wanted!
Please use these Sign Up Genius links to volunteer in our Library:
Day One - Tibbs-Brown, Wojcik, Burgess, Warner, Berman, Istvan
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b45a5af2cab9-library2
Day Two - Fitch, King, McBrearty, Pester, Miller, Readdy
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b45a5af2cab9-library1
Day Three - Korb, McCallister, Golebiewski, Zwizanski, Colven, Quinn
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b45a5af2cab9-library
Day Four - Cini, Rostick, Numerato, Noone, Lupotsky, Sciola
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