Hillsdale Herald

Hello Hillsdale families,

It has been wonderful seeing so many of you at Back to School Nights, the PTO Welcome Back Bash, and the PTO meeting in the past couple weeks! Two of our 5th graders will be speaking at the WCASD School Board on Monday Sept. 28th to share about their experience at Hillsdale, tune in on the YouTube channel! We are also very excited for our first assembly of the school year sponsored by the PTO - author Mat Heagerty will be here to talk about his journey to becoming a graphic novelist. There is a link below to his website.

Please be reminded there is No School on MONDAY in honor of Yom Kippur.

PTO is holding our 2nd Annual Color Run next Friday Sept. 25. Registration is at 5:00, Run at 5:30 on the playground. We look forward to seeing you!

Please see information at the bottom about our Community Bulletin Board - this is where all extra-curricular opportunities will be posted going forward.

Thank you,

Mrs. Paige Merten

Principal

One of our school goals this year is to help all students strengthen their executive functioning skills, which are the skills that help children manage their emotions, stay organized, solve problems, follow through on tasks, and become more independent learners.

Throughout the year, we will intentionally teach and reinforce these skills at school. Because children develop these skills best when school and home work together, we will also share monthly tips and strategies that families can use to support them at home.

As you look at the Executive Functioning Wheel below, you'll see the many skills that help children succeed both in and out of the classroom. We look forward to partnering with you in helping our students build these important lifelong skills!

If your child is participating in Orchestra, Band, Chorus, Before School Sports - an Activity Fee will need to be paid.

The Elementary Activity Fee for students in grades 3-5 is $29.00. Once you have paid the Activity Fee, your child may participate in one or multiple-funded activities. If you have any questions or concerns with the Activity Fee, please see here for more information.

September

Mon 9/21 - NO SCHOOL - Yom Kippur

Fri 9/25 - PTO Color Run -registration 5pm, Run 5:30pm

Mon 9/28 - HDE at the WCASD School Board

October

10/1 - Mat Heagerty Assembly

10/6 - Picture Day

10/9 - PBIS Assembly

10/12 - No School - Teacher Inservice

10/15 - Move-a-thon

10/23 - PTO Trunk or Treat

10/30 - Halloween Parade and Parties

If you would like to volunteer in our school this year, please note:

1) Volunteers must have clearances.

2) Younger siblings are not permitted at school while you volunteer.

3) Volunteers are held to the same confidentiality standards as any WCASD employee.

4) While you may see and interact with your child when you are volunteering, you are here to assist all children.

Links to sign up to volunteer for Kindergarten and 1st grade Lunch and 2nd - 5th grade Gaga Pit/Recess support are below. We are always looking for volunteers in our Library. You can contact Ms. Szczesny directly at aszczesny@wcasd.net.

Si usted prefiere comunicarse en español 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.)

Email: pmerten@wcasd.net
Website: https://hde.wcasd.net/
Location: 725 West Market Street, West Chester, PA, USA
Phone: 484-266-2001
InstaGram: @HDEhuskies