Hillsdale Herald
Hillsdale Elementary School, December 2019
Wow, It's Cold Outside!
Yes, we are headed into winter, whether we like it or not! As a reminder, we attempt to go outside every day that we can for recess. We use guidelines provided by WCASD, which take into consideration the air temperature and wind speed, to make a decision on whether to go outside or not. So, please dress your child for the day. If we think a child may not have the proper attire for outdoor recess, we will attempt to find something in the office or call home.
Winter also means potential weather related delays, closings, and/or early dismissals. Please make sure we have your most current email addresses and phone numbers on file. Make sure you are signed up for WCASD alerts. If you are not, please check out this website:
https://www.wcasd.net/cms/lib/PA02203541/Centricity/Domain/5978/SMS_Text_Opt-In_Flyer.pdf
Color Wars Pink
Color Wars Purple - Winners!
Color Wars Green
Spirit Days
A Note from the Nurse's Office - Preventing the Flu
- CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protection against the flu and its potentially serious complications.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
- If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities.
- Cover your nose and mouth with your elbow when you cough or sneeze.
- After using a tissue, throw it in the trash and wash your hands.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill.
If you have any questions, please contact our school nurse at 484-266-2006.
Save the Date!
- Dec 2 - Dec 6 - Book Fair
- Dec 4 - Dec 6 - VSP Breakfasts
- Dec 5 - Winter Concert 7:00pm
- Dec 11 - Ugly Sweater Spirit Day
- Dec 12-13 - Report Cards available online
- Dec 13 - PTO Meeting 9:30am
- Dec 16 - Dec 20 - Holiday Parties (teachers decide)
- Dec 20 - Jama Jam (Wear PJs to school!)
- Dec 23 - Jan 1 - Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
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.
Please see the attachment below for the a great Winter Read2Dream event!
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