The Howler September 28th, 2018
Newsletter for the Shadow Hills Elementary School Community
Principal Point
Have a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference
Parent-teacher conferences are one of the most important ways you can learn about your child. In these conferences, you can see how well your child is doing. You can meet the teacher face to face to let her understand your child better. You can also ask for suggestions that will make it easier for you and the school to work together throughout the year.
Here are five tips that can help you have a more successful parent-teacher conference:
1. Plan for it. Before you come to your conference, write out some questions you'd like to ask. Here are some suggestions:
Does my child get along with others?
How is my child's behavior in class?
Does my child read at the level you would expect for this grade?
Is my child able to do the math that you would expect for a student at this grade?
What are my child's strengths and weaknesses? (You'll want to share your ideas about this as well.)
Does my child need special help? Where is this help available?
2. Keep an open mind. Your goal is to work for cooperation between you and your child's teacher. Even if the teacher says something you disagree with, try to listen to what she has to say. Later, you can add your own thoughts.
3. Ask to see your child's work. There's no better way to see how your child is progressing than to look at his school work. You can judge for yourself whether your child is making progress.
4. Ask for suggestions. If your child is doing well, ask what you can do to keep things on a positive track. If there are problems, ask what you can do to help. If a teacher identifies problems, ask for ways you can work together to solve the problem. If she can't give you any ideas immediately, ask for a follow-up conference.
5. Clarify and summarize as you go. Teachers sometimes use educational buzz words. If you don't know what an "IEP" is, ask. If you are confused or uncertain, you won't be able to help your child.
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BOLO (Be On the LOokout)
Teachers will be sharing a link to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences in early October. If you have a special situation (i.e. can only meet early in the morning, cannot meet on the days scheduled for conferences, etc.) please contact your child's teacher in advance.
Harvest Party Information
At Shadow Hills we do not celebrate with costumes at school. Please reserve costume fun for your family and neighborhood celebrations!!
Shadow Hills Elementary School
We are 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
2018-2019 Focus: Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Attitude, Integrity, and Self-esteem
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
Shadow Hills Fall Festival was a huge success!!
It was a wonderful, fun evening for everyone! Thanks to Jeanie Lewis, the PTO and all the volunteers for their hard work to ensure an awesome event! Thanks to everyone who participated!
Walk to School Day, October 10, 2018
We will have two options if you’d like to walk with a group: Riverglen by the tennis courts or Optimist east parking lot. There will be Shadow Hills teachers at each location by 8:30, to walk to school.
Be healthy! Be smart! Be strong!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
If you love playing with Legos, there is a class for you after school on Thursdays! See the information below if you are interested.
Shadow Hills night at the Idaho Steelheads is coming on December 8th!! Please see the link below for the ticket order form. Plan ahead to cheer on the Steelheads and show our Shadow Hills spirit!
Shadow Hills PTO Annual Fall Auction - BID NOW!!
The PTO Fall Auction is open and ready to take your bids at www.shadowhills.afrogs.org! Some items are "Buy It Now," so you will have to act fast to purchase. The majority can be bid on until the auction ends on Sunday, September 30th at 10:00 p.m.
Happy Bidding!
Our amazing teachers have put together many fun activities for our students, and the community has donated great items as well! Be sure to check it out and bid!
News from the Shadow Hills Social Worker
School Social Worker
Boise School District
Do you need help with…
rent?*
housing?
utility bills?*
homelessness?
problem solving?
finding local resources?
school clothes/supplies?
food stamps/Medicaid/ICCP?
Gia Trotter
School Social Worker
208-900-7031
*Family must meet qualifications in order to qualify for rental and utility assistance.
HARRISON CLASSIC KIDS' FUN RUN
The Harrison Classic has 1000 kids participate each year. This year we hope to have at least 30 kids with intellectual or physical disabilities participate too! We have 30 free entries for special needs kids (13 and under). There will be 20+ Boise High volunteer students ready and willing to lend a hand to those kids who might need a running or walking partner or even a push in their wheelchair.