Hidden River Newsletter

This Week - Spirit Week:

Mon., Oct. 26th - PJ/Pajama & Stuffed Animals Day

Tues., Oct. 27th - Jersey Day

Wed., Oct. 28th - Pattern Day

Thurs., Oct. 29th - Meme Day

Fri., Oct. 30th - Grade level colors (6th: Blue, 7th: orange, 8th: green)

Fri., Oct. 30th - Otter Day (Fun Day!) 1:30-3:00pm w/ concessions bring cash!

Next Week (11/2-11/6)

Good to Go Snacks: We are excited to announce the start of Good to Go A La Carte line. All items are USDA smart snacks and are available to purchase after lunches have been served. Students can purchase snacks 3 ways, school lunch account, credit card, or cash (change will be added to students lunch account). Add money to your students school lunch account here! More information can be found on the HRMS Good to Go slides.

Invite to the SPPS 2033 Community Celebration: Families are invited to join Superintendent Stacie Stanley and the SPPS community to learn more about the new SPPS 2033 strategic plan on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Taking place at Junior Achievement North, the event will include remarks from Dr. Stanley, President and CEO of Junior Achievement North Sara Dzuik, and light refreshments. Families will also be able to tour BizTown, Finance Park the new Dream Accelerator. RSVP by using this invitation to attend.

Halloween Costume Expectations: With Halloween just around the corner, we wanted to share a quick reminder about our school guidelines. To ensure a safe and focused learning environment for all students, costumes, masks, and face paint are not permitted at school on Halloween. Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping us maintain a productive school day!

We had a wonderful first week of EDL! Programming will continue every Monday and Wednesday that school is in session until May 20th from 3-5pm. If your student is enrolled in EDL they are able to look at their EDL schedule and transportation information on student campus. Please follow these slides for directions on accessing EDL schedules and transportation information on student campus.

NOTE: If your student athlete is also registered for EDL (to begin once the fall sports season ends) you will notice on infinite campus attendance they will be marked "absent from EDL" when they are at athletics. This absence is simply for EDL attendance records and does not impact students' school attendance record.

After-school EDL students walk to the cafeteria and sit at the table that has a sign with the name of their class on it. They also have the option to have snack which is provided free for all EDL students.

It is not too late to sign up for EDL! Use this link to sign up! (https://forms.gle/7JStJ7a1HPhe9fra7)

EDL Class Options:

Lego Robotics (M and/or W)

Drama (M and/or W)

Newspaper (M and/or W)

Yearbook (M and/or W)

Chess/Games (M and/or W)

Fun FACS: Foods/Cooking (M OR W)

Debate (M and/or W)

Craft (M and/or W)

Crochet (M and/or W)

Math Team (M only)

Cheer (M and/or W)

**Please note that for new registrations bussing will not be available for a couple weeks

If you have any questions please reach out to katrina.haukom@spps.org

Thank you to everyone who signed up for cooking class. We have a lively group of over 70 students across 2 classes and growing requests. The first week was great, filled with Kitchen Know-How, Cooking Etiquette, Safety Routines and plans for what's to come. This coming week we will officially start preparing food in class.

Our cooking class is new to Hidden River this year, starting completely from scratch with no materials.

Tremendous THANKS to everyone showing love to our class through words of encouragement and donations of cooking supplies. Thank Sooo You.

If you would like to support our class, we would greatly appreciate your help with the following items...

• Grocery store gift cards

  This is our biggest request to support our weekly fresh food needs.

• Paper Plates and bowls

• Plastic eating utensils (spoons and forks)

• Bakery Piping Bags

• Portion cups (3-4 oz size)

Thank you,

~Ms. Barbie

barbie.woodruff@spps.org

As temperatures feel more like Fall, students should come to school dressed appropriately for the weather. Physical Education classes will continue to be held outdoors whenever possible, so please make sure your student has a warm coat, appropriate footwear, and any other cold-weather gear needed to be comfortable outside.

This week, Hidden River's band and orchestra programs hosted an engaging family music night that put students in the role of teachers. Families participated in hands-on activities that mirrored what students learn in class, including instrument setup, posture and breathing techniques, and learning basic notes and songs. Students even led their families through the process of playing their first tune, creating a parent band by the end of the evening. The event gave families a firsthand look at classroom learning, helped build connections among parents, and provided students with a fun opportunity to showcase their skills and confidence as music leaders.

Regular school attendance is one of the strongest predictors of student success. When students attend school every day, they build important academic skills, stay connected to their teachers and classmates, and develop routines that support learning and well-being.

Even missing a few days each month can make it harder for students to keep up with classwork, participate in discussions, and feel connected to the school community. Consistent attendance helps students gain confidence, strengthen friendships, and take advantage of all the opportunities school has to offer.

We know that illnesses, appointments, and unexpected situations sometimes occur. When possible, we encourage families to schedule appointments outside of school hours and to communicate with the school if attendance challenges arise. We are here to partner with families to support every student's success. Parents and Guardians can now use the online Absence Request tool in Infinite Campus to inform the school in advance when their student(s) is not going to be in school.

Check out this step-by-step guide or the video here to learn more!

Every day matters. Being present, engaged, and ready to learn helps students make the most of their educational experience.