Hillsdale Herald

Hello November!

Coming up next week is our Dress-up Day - Wear Bright Colors or Kindness theme to Brighten Someone's day! Our PTO meeting is Thursday 11/16, 7:00pm and the students will participate in our annual Turkey Trot on Friday 11/17 during their specials. Book fair preview days are Monday 11/20 and Tuesday 11/21. Students and Families will get to shop after the Thanksgiving Break.

We wish all families a wonderful Thanksgiving and break. May this time be filled with family and fun!

There is no school Wed Nov 22 - Fri Nov 24. We will see everyone back at school on Monday Nov 27th. Our next newsletter will be sent Dec 1st.

Conferences

We hold Parent Teacher Conferences the week of Thanksgiving - Monday 11/20 1-4pm, Tuesday 11/21 1-4 & 5-8pm; Wednesday 11/22 8-11am. Students are dismissed at 12:05 on these days and lunch is NOT served at school. There is NO SCHOOL for students on Wednesday 11/22 - Friday 11/24. If you have not scheduled your conference and need assistance, please call Mrs. Taggart in the office.

Lost and Found Update

Please take a moment to put your child's name in their coats, sweatshirts and lunchboxes. We try to return all lost items to children when we have a name. Our next donation will be made before Winter Break.

We held our Veteran's Day assembly on Friday November 10th and were honored to have the Retired Colonel Walter "Joe" Marm Jr. as our keynote speaker. Retired Colonel Marm Jr. was the recipient of the United States military's highest decoration of bravery, the Medal of Honor, for his courageous actions in the Vietnam War. We cannot thank him enough for his service and for sharing his story with our students.

Please know that while we understand why you may choose to give your children cell phones or smart watches, they are not permitted in our classrooms during learning time. Per Board policy below, cell phones and smart watches are to be put away in their backpacks during the school day. Please do not text your child during the school day. If you need to give them information, please call the school office and we will make sure they get it. Thank you for your support with this.

Purpose

In consideration of the recent proliferation and extensive utilization of both personal and district technology devices, the district recognizes the need to establish guidelines for the use of such so as not to disrupt the primary function of the schools.

Definitions

Personal technology devices (personal technology) shall be defined as any device capable of capturing, storing, and/or transmitting information, including text, audio, picture, and/or video data, not owned by the district. These include, but are not limited to, such devices as:

1. Cellular telephones and smartphones.
   
2. Handheld, tablet, and laptop computers.
   
3. Digital music players, including without limitation iPods and MP3 players.
   
4. Still and video cameras.
   
5. Wearable technologies including without limitation smart watches, smart glasses, or earbuds.

Devices With Cellular or Satellite Connectivity

Students shall not use cellular or satellite connectivity except when permission is granted by the building administrator for the following reasons:

1. Health, safety, or emergency reasons.
   
2. An individualized education program (IEP).[4]
   
3. Classroom or instructional-related activities, as outlined in this policy.
   
4. Other reasons determined appropriate by the building principal.

Please click on the following link to access Board Policy 237:

https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/wche/Board.nsf/Public#

11/12 Diwali

11/16 Dress up day-BRIGHT Colors to brighten someone's day; PTO Mtg 7pm

11/17 - Turkey Trot during Specials

11/20-11/22 Parent Teacher Conferences - Students are dismissed at 12:00 on Monday and Tuesday.

11/22-11/24 No School-Thanksgiving Break

11/20-12/1-Book Fair

11/28 - 11/30 - PTO VSP Breakfasts

11/30 - Book Fair Evening Sale 5- 7pm

12/1 - End of Trimester 1

A few things to 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.

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Si usted prefiere comunicarse en español por favor llame al 484-266-1690 para contactarse con personal escolar.

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Location: 725 West Market Street, West Chester, PA, USA
Phone: 484-266-2001
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