Whip-Pur Family Update

We want to take a moment to thank all of our HES families for the strong connection you share with our school. Your involvement through volunteering in the library or with Mrs. Rohde and other teachers, attending events, communicating with teachers and myself, or simply encouraging your child to come to school each day makes a tremendous difference in creating a positive and supportive learning environment. We hear our students talking about how they are practicing the Leader in Me habits at home! When school and home work together, students truly do thrive both academically and socially. It's important you know that our staff values the partnership we have with you and appreciate all that you do to make our HES school community such a special place to learn and grow. Here's to another great week! 💜

HES is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a Family Reading Night in conjunction with the Scholastic Book Fair on Thursday, November 19 from 5:30-7:00 PM. Our Family Reading Night team is hard at work planning and preparing for this special night for students and families. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details in the weeks ahead.

Our HES students are working hard every single day and it's exciting to see growth in learning, student skills, and social emotional strategies with peers and teachers.

Report cards will also be available for your review on the Parent Portal on 10/26. Your child will bring his/her printed Quarter 1 report card home on Wednesday, 10/28.

It is important that parents/guardians take the time to engage in conversation with their child(ren) regarding growth and progress both academically and socially. In what areas does your child feel successful? What are his/her goals for the 2nd quarter?

Please keep the report card and any additional important papers that are included in the report card envelope. On the envelope, please sign on 1st Quarter Parent Signature line and ask your child to return it to his/her teacher by the following week.

HES will kick off Red Ribbon Week on Monday, 10/26, with “Wear Red Day”. Throughout the week, all classes will take part in Red Ribbon Week themed Social/Emotional lessons. The list of themes is listed below and also in the picture. Our focus areas for the week include saying no to drugs and peer pressure, making good choices, and planning for the future. There will be opportunities to show good character, make good choices, and pledge to be a drug and bully free school!

Optional Spirit Week themes are below:

Monday: Wear red

Tuesday: Wear something to represent your favorite superhero today - a costume, a cape...

Wednesday: Wear Team Gear (jersey/shirt/hat) - "Team up against bullying and unsafe choices!"

Thursday: Wear your Halloween costume - "Say BOO to drugs and bullying!"

Friday: NO SCHOOL

As a reminder, HES will continue the tradition of participating in a school community parade to celebrate. On Thursday, 10/29 our parade of students and staff will exit the front doors at 9:15 AM beginning with KG, followed by 1st grade, 2nd grade, etc…

Classroom parties will take place at varying times during the day, dependent on each grade level's lunch/recess & specials schedule. Please use the link below to learn more important information regarding Halloween festivities at HES.

Halloween at HES

Don't forget! The HES Library will be hosting the 5th annual pumpkin decorating contest! Our Media Specialist, Mrs. Goodnite, has provided all the information that you need HERE. Students are encouraged to decorate a pumpkin like a book character! Important timelines include:

Entries should be brought to the Resource Center between 10/19-10/22.

• Students and staff will vote from 10/23-10/29.
• Winners will be announced on 11/4.
• Pumpkins should be taken home by 11/6.

As a reminder, we would like to invite family members of students at HES, who are Veterans, to participate in a reception and celebration. We are also in need of volunteers for this special event. Please review this form if you know a Veteran who is interested in attending this special event or if you would like to volunteer!

Can't attend the event? Honor your veteran on a star!

Please see information below about a variety of activities for students to participate in or attend including Hampshire Park District's Youth Recreational Basketball, Jacobs High School Craft Fair, Dundee Rotary Club's Halloween Party and Hampshire Park District's Kids in the Kitchen. You can also click on the titles to go directly to the flyer.

10/21 - HSO meeting 6:30 PM (Resource Center

10/26 - Red Ribbon Spirit Week begins - Wear Red!

10/26 - Report cards published to Parent Portal

10/28 - 3rd grade music concert 6:00 PM (gym)

10/29 - Halloween Parade 9:15 AM

10/30 - NO SCHOOL (Teacher Institute Day)

11/11 - Veterans Day Reception 8:30 AM & Assembly 9:30 AM (Gym)

11/16 - 2nd grade music concert 6:00 PM (Gym)

11/18 - HSO meeting 6:30 PM (Resource Center)

11/19 - Family Reading Night 5:30-7:00 PM (more details to come)

Thank you for your continued involvement and support of HES. Reach out anytime with questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Jen Nolan

Hampshire Elementary School Principal

jennifer.nolan@d300.org