The Howler May 22nd, 2020
Newsletter for the Shadow Hills Elementary School Community
Principal Point
Last Day -2020 (May 22)
Today is the last day of school for the 2019-2020 school year! It’s been said that hindsight is 20-20. Well, 2020, the year, will definitely go down in history as one to remember...for many things. We have all had to adjust to a new way of doing life while trying to keep things as normal as possible. Hopefully, you have had time to learn new things or time to dust off some old routines. I know that in my home we’ve taken more walks (my dog loves it!), spent more time hanging out as a family unit, eaten take-out more often(!), and watched more movies and TV shows than ever before! We have honed our technology skills as well. Who knew how to participate in a Google Hangout/Meet or ZOOM meeting three months ago?! Not many of us had the need to use that technology process in the past. It has become a part of our lives now. It may remain. There are many things that we’ve learned to do that we didn’t know how to do three months ago. That may end up being a positive that we remember out of all of this uncertainty.
I want to encourage students and families to continue to find ways to remain connected over the summer. A strong family unit can handle adversity. Continue to find ways to be together. As (when/if) restrictions loosen, take time to go camping, hiking, biking, fishing, backpacking, walking...together. The Boise Foothills and the Boise Greenbelt are close by and easy to access - don’t miss the opportunity! Check out the Ridge to Rivers for more information about accessing wonderful outside experiences! Take time to read, as individuals and together. Take time to bake, cook, or BBQ - together. Play games or work on puzzles together. Visit the Garden City Library for Virtual Storytimes. The Garden City Library is open for Curbside Pickup. The Eagle Library has similar options and programming. There are a lot of opportunities available!
There are many questions surrounding the start of the 2020-2021 school year. Please watch for email messages from the Boise School District. Check the Boise School District website www.boiseschools.org regularly as well.
Shadow Hills specific information:
All Chromebooks that were checked out this spring should be kept until further notice
Personal items (from desks) that have not been claimed will be returned to the student in their new classroom
Lost and Found items will be on display for a short period of time when school resumes
Class Lists will be posted in August...more details will be shared in August
Watch for emails from me in August
Let the school know if you move out of the area or have updated your contact information...send information to kris.foss@boiseschools.org or call 208-854-6060
Remember to follow us on social media:
Facebook @ShadowHillsElementary School
Instagram @shadowhillswolves
Twitter @ShadowHillsElem
Have a wonderful summer!
Dr. Z.
Shadow Hills Elementary School
We are a PK-6th Public Elementary School in Boise, Idaho! We serve the community of NW Boise and parts of Eagle and Garden City. We have excellent community support for our outstanding teachers and staff! Thank you!
Mission
Inspiring curiosity and building integrity to cultivate a positive learning community.
Vision
We believe the most promising strategy for achieving the mission of Shadow Hills Elementary School is to develop our capacity to function as a professional learning community. We envision a school in which staff:
Inspire curiosity
Build integrity
Cultivate a positive learning community
Unite to achieve a common purpose and clear goals
Work in collaborative teams
Seek and implement best practices that result in student growth and achievement
Monitor student progress
Demonstrate a personal commitment to the overall success and well-being of all students
(Vision based on P. 135 of the following book - Eaker, DuFour & DuFour. (2002). Getting Started: Reculturing Schools To Become Professional Learning Communities. Bloomington, Indiana: National Educational Service.)
Values
We live the values of: Respect - Dignity - Honesty - Responsibility - Teamwork
Purpose/Goals
SMART Goals updated annually
Email: gale.zickefoose@boiseschools.org
Website: https://shadowhills.boiseschools.org/
Location: 8301 West Sloan Street, Boise, ID, USA
Phone: 208-854-6060
Facebook: facebook.com/ShadowHillsWolves
Twitter: @ShadowHillsElem
IS YOUR STUDENT RETURNING TO SHADOW HILLS?
If you moved out of the Shadow Hills attendance area and you would like for your child to be considered for continuation at Shadow Hills, an Open Enrollment form needs to be completed. That form is on the District website. Kris Foss can assist with that process as well.
CHROMEBOOKS
President’s Awards - Excellence: 3.5-4.0 Cumulative GPA and Advanced on ELA or Math ISAT
Khloe B., Lily H., Baylee L., Sophia M., Grant W., Teighlor W., Keylie C., Marcus E., Braydon H., Preston H., Mackenzie K., Ellison M., Kymberleigh N., Matthew O., Brenton P., Carsen S., Benjamin W., Delaney F., Gracie G., Kainoa H., Allison K. and Sophia R.
President’s Awards - Achievement: 3.5-4.0 Cumulative GPA or Advanced on ELA or Math ISAT
Victoria B., Chloe H., Gabriella L.,Mason M., Landen S., Nellie S., Cohen S., Kierstin S., Kyle T., William V., Brielle B., Kiley B., Eden F., Aaron H., Jadyn K., Ryder L., Troy R., Magdalene S., Sysilee S., Makayla C., Timothy D., Cale G., Jackson H., Nathan O., Ava R., Gunnar S. and Jesse S.
Citizenship Awards
KINDERGARTEN
Gracie D., Solomon W., Emma N., Kenneth S., Hazel H. and Jase H.
FIRST GRADE
Maddie S., Joel G., Zander K., Alexander B., Colton R., Evelyn H. and Arianna J.
SECOND GRADE
Logan H., Kaltyn N., Lucy D., Myles A., Kendra H. and Boston B.
THIRD GRADE
Hunter S., Shelby M., Emily T., Charlie B., Bryndzie H., Hudson M. and Virginia S.
FOURTH GRADE
Calvin B., Vienna P., Peighton W., Logan A., Nasitanzia H. and Torin G.
FIFTH GRADE
Bear A., Sydney S., Payton W., Finnley S., June B. and Cohen M.
SIXTH GRADE
Jennifer P., Addison V., Matthew O., Eden F., Chloe H. and Baylee L.
GRIT Awards
Giving it your all,
Redoing if necessary,
Ignoring giving up, and
Taking time to do it right!
Congratulations to these students who received the GRIT award this year!
KINDERGARTEN
Saanvi M., Trevor T., Annabelle H., Ryker H., Barrett J. and Jacob R.
FIRST GRADE
Lucie M., Jasmine O., June S., Jay H., Walker M., Keirra F. and Mason M.
SECOND GRADE
Nosha S., Brighton B., Quinn M., Mikaela W., Draik S. and Joseph E.
THIRD GRADE
Joe M., Kierney F., Kayla W., Bentley L., Josie D. and Ava W.
FOURTH GRADE
Lauren W., Tully M., Breken M., Rebecca S., Gemini K.-M. and Alena G.
FIFTH GRADE
Aliana W., David B., Kaitlyn H., Tabitha C., Joseph M., Oliver F. and Layla F.
SIXTH GRADE
Ellie F., Gunnar S., Ryder L.,Maggie N.-M.,Victoria B. and Teighlor W.
Attendance Awards - Perfect: Zero Absences/Tardy Arrivals as of March 13, 2020
KINDERGARTEN
Drew R., Jacob R. and Jase H.
FIRST GRADE
Atreyu B., Reagan T., Sebastian A., Zander K. and Moira G.
SECOND GRADE
Luke F., Ethan R. and Taylor F.
THIRD GRADE
Bain T.
FOURTH GRADE
Charlotte G., Riley H. and Samantha F.
FIFTH GRADE
Alyssa B., Landon B., Leyla O. and Taya U.
SIXTH GRADE
Cale G., Jadyn K., and Lily H.
Attendance - Outstanding: Three or less Absences/Tardy Arrivals as of March 13, 2020
KINDERGARTEN
Gracie D., Kelton H., Kenzie S., Maddex B., Max. M., Mohaiman A., Mustafa A., Trevor T., Annabelle H., Avery L., Cooper A., Elleigh W., Levi K., Max W., Meadow N., Haidyn B., Hazel H. and Kate K.
FIRST GRADE
Faith H., Hunter Z., Joel G., Liam G., Lincoln A., Michelle S., Vienne R., Ian S., Boone K. and Sawyer M.
SECOND GRADE
Case C., Delaney O., Maci T., Oliver A., Rokaya A., Sophia F.-W., Tilli M., Wyatt D., Adelynn P., Adri W., Nosha S., Sean J., Jaelyn P., Jaxon B., Kolton G., Leah A., Liam B., Mikaela W., Rykar S. and Samuel D.
THIRD GRADE
Cameron K., Hudson M., Sawyer S., Virginia S., Aidan R., Henry W., Joe M., Will M., Brantly S., Emily T., Javier M., Kynlee A., Liam W. and Sadie K.
FOURTH GRADE
Alena G., Alliya F., Ava Y., Chloe W., Kellen B., Lucas F., Nasta H., Symeon W., Torin G., Dommie F., Gemma G., Lily O., Logan A., Peighton W., Rebecca S., Sam H., Creighton G., Davis T., Giovonni M., Libbie L., Maddux C., Marley C., Marshall A., Quinn H. and Tayla R.
FIFTH GRADE
Amira I., Beaux M., David T., Grady R., Noah D., Ophelia W., Trevor A., Tristan W., Ali A., Daiken L., Isabeau L., Kaitlyn H., Kate R., Arianna O., Braxton J., Claire A., Lydia F., Miles A., Salome V., Taif A., Wyatt O. and Zawadi M.
SIXTH GRADE
Benjamin W., Carsen S., Eden F., Jevaun F., Maggie N.-M., Sysilee S., Kierstin S., Sawyer P., Victoria B., Delaney F., Lochlan M. and Sophia R.
WALKING CLUB AWARDS
25 MILES:
First Grade: Joel G., Lucie M., Hazel J., Madeleine S., Jasmine O., Liam G., Lincoln A., Michelle S. and Emily S. (Bogdanoff); Violet H., Avery M., Cooper K., Jude P., Pyper V. and Mayan B. (Wamhoff) and Brooke D. (Johnson)
Second Grade: Mikaela W. and Evelyn S. (Plies)
Third Grade: Hayden F., Maleah O., Rose H., Maleah O., Kynlee A. and Javier M. (Erb)
Fourth Grade: Jolie B. (Jeffries); Lucas F., Neilson D., Kellen B. and
Stacie B-D. (Amoureux); Libbie L. and Tully M. (Roberts)
Fifth Grade: Caleb L. and Jaeda W. (Phillips)
50 MILES:
First Grade: Blake J., Jace S., Faith H. and Roderick F. (Bogdanoff)
Second Grade: Leah A. and Taylor F. (Plies)
Third Grade: Robby A. (Erb)
Fourth Grade: Alena G. and Alli H. (Amoureux); Ethan A.,
Logan A. and Rebekah K. (Jeffries)
75 MILES:
First Grade: Taylor B., Joel N. and Reagan T. (Bogdanoff); Moira G and Millie A. (Wamhoff)
Third Grade: Ronan P. (Erb)
Fourth Grade: Kiara P. (Amoureux)
100 MILES:
Nasta H. (Amoureux)
Hey Kids! Remember this?? BOOK FAIR!
COMPUTER LAB
ACTION CALENDAR FOR MAY
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION!
If you have a child who will be attending Kindergarten at Shadow Hills next year, please register them online as soon as possible through your existing parent portal (username and password). If you are unsure of your username or have forgotten your password, please call the office for assistance (208-854-6060). Thank you!
PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS ABOUT KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IF THEY LIVE IN OUR SHADOW HILLS BOUNDARY!!