Mustang Roundup

Happy November, Eagle Hills Families!

Nolan Kerby
Principal

NOVEMBER -

• 3: No School, All Grades - Professional Learning/Collaboration Day
• 5: PTO Skate Night - Treasure Valley Skate, Boise 6:00 - 8:30 pm
• 6: Picture Retake Day
• 9: National School Psychology Week
• 11: Veterans Day
• 17: PTO Meeting 9:30 am, Computer Lab
• 19: PTO Popcorn Day
• 20: National Substitute Educator Day
• 23-27: No School, All Grades - Thanksgiving Break

DECEMBER -

• 5: PTO Breakfast with Santa, EHE Gym
  
• 15: PTO Meeting 9:30 am, Computer Lab
• 17: PTO Popcorn Day
• 21: No School, All Grades - Winter Holiday Break Starts

JANUARY -

• 1: No School, All Grades - Winter Holiday Break Ends
• 4: No School, All Grades - Teacher Prep Day
• 5: School Resumes, All Grades
• 15: PTO Popcorn Day
• 18: No School, All Grades - Martin Luther King Jr. Day/Human Rights Day
• 19: PTO Meeting 9:30am, Computer Lab
• 26: PTO Tubing Night
• 21: PTO Popcorn Day
• 27: No School, All Grades - Professional Learning/Collaboration Day

• Nov 5: Skate Night
• Dec 5: Breakfast with Santa
• Jan 26*: Tubing Night
• Feb 1: MAT Show Auditions
• Feb 11: STEAM Night
• Mar 2: MAT Show Dress Rehearsal
• Mar 4: MAT Show Family Performance
• Apr 8*: Walk-A-Thon
• May 3-7: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

*Followed by a day off of school

Parker Portraits will be available to take pictures beginning at 9:30 am. For retakes at no cost, the students must return their original picture packet to the photographer at the time of retakes. If you purchased a digital download, please send a note with your student, or a receipt, letting the photographer know. Parker Portraits will then resend the download with their retake picture.

If a student is taking a make-up picture, due to missing the original picture day or due to being a new student to Eagle Hills, the photographer will give the student a paper that day with instructions on how to place a picture order.

This will be a quick morning of picture taking. Parker Portraits may only be on site for an hour to two hours max. If your student is unavailable for pictures, please contact Parker Portraits at 208-345-0807 to make alternate arrangements.

Each month, we recognize two students from every classroom who demonstrate our POWER Learner Characteristics — Perseverance, Ownership, Wonder, Envision, and Respect.

For the month of October, we celebrated students who have shown outstanding Perseverance — sticking with challenges, working hard, and never giving up even when things get tough.

Congratulations to all of our October POWER Learners who were recognized with a certificate and a group photo! We are so proud of your determination and positive example for others. Keep showing that Eagle Hills POWER!

Kindergarten: Jack, Lilli, Coraline, Eli, Amelia, Hugh, Lance

1st grade: Landon, Ezekiel, Riley, Violet, Owen, Paris

2nd grade: Austin, Rylan, Lily, Hazel, Talmage, Brooklyn, Kai, Cadence

3rd grade: Elijah, London, Quinn, Elijah. Resse, Gwen

4th grade: Shaun, Olivia, Killian, Addison, Ethan, Everly, Maxwell

5th grade: Mae, Raylnn, Isadora, Amaris, Cameron, Zoie, William, Chancy, Damon, Jack

Eagle Hills Special Education will be holding their annual Candy Cane Fundraiser this December. This fundraiser helps support the needs of the SpEd students by providing funds for program supplies. Such needed supplies include sensory items for child development, flexible seating, reinforcers, books, and learning materials for each students' unique needs. Your support in this fundraiser is greatly appreciated and makes an extreme impact for those students in the program.

The cost will be $0.50 for 1 Candy Cane or $1.00 for 3 Candy Canes. Several flavor options will be available. Cost and detailed information will be included on the Candy Cane Order Form. The order forms will be available and sent home with students on Friday, December 4th. Completed forms will be due on Friday, December 11th. Forms can be turned into the front office or to the student's classroom teacher. Candy Canes will be distributed to the students on Wednesday, December 16th.

Thank you in advance for your participation!

We have limited computers to loan out to students who leave their devices at home. Often students who forget their computers have to go a day without access to important lesson materials. Please make checking backpacks for computers and chargers as part of your morning and/or evening routine each day.

West Ada School District, including all schools, regularly utilizes the Apptegy Notification system to send district and school-specific information to parents/guardians via text, phone call, and/or e-mail. The communications sent via Apptegy are one-way alerts, to which the recipient cannot respond.

These communications include notification regarding attendance, KUDOS, lockdown drills, late buses, school closures, lunch account balances, registration information, as well as other important topics.

Those present in the Household Tab in PowerSchool are automatically enrolled to receive these messages. If you are not receiving messages:

• nsure your contact information is accurate in PowerSchool.

• If you are not receiving texts, please begin by texting START to 98900.

• If you are not receiving emails, please check your spam or junk mail folders to ensure that you are able to receive emails from our domain - @westada.org.

For more information, including submitting the appropriate support desk request, please visit 🔗Email & Text Communications from West Ada.

Become a Bus Driver no experience necessary, we will train you! You will work the same days your kids go to school and have the same breaks as well. Be home when your kids are. All training is provided. Be a positive influence with the students in our District. Click the following link for more information: https://out.smore.com/render/538cu/rCGNU8?__$u__

Hard to believe we are already thinking about this but the holiday season will be on us sooner than we know! We are so lucky to be part of such a giving community with lots of resources. If your family would benefit from some extra holiday assistance this year, please reach out to Mrs. Satterfield (satterfield.launa@westada.org) sooner than later to get matched with a community resource.

West Ada School District has introduced a new, simplified way for families to report student absences and an easier system to request participation in the Self-Directed Learner (SDL) program to excuse planned absences.

Parents and guardians can now simply click the Attendance Button on either their school's website or the West Ada School District homepage to be redirected to a page dedicated to attendance and the SDL program. From the same page, you may access the form to submit an absence online and consideration for the SDL program

What is the Self-Directed Learner (SDL) Program?

The SDL program gives eligible students the opportunity to continue learning during a planned absence while avoiding an unexcused absence. When reporting an absence through the online attendance form, parents and guardians can also request the SDL option.

Students who participate receive meaningful, standards-based learning activities from a certified SDL teacher via email. These assignments are designed to supplement classroom instruction and must be completed in addition to any regular classwork missed during the absence.

To qualify, families must notify the school (which can be done online) before the planned absence, and students must complete and submit all assigned SDL work within 10 school days of returning to school. Once the work has been reviewed and approved by the SDL teacher, the student's attendance code is updated from PRC (Parent Communication) to SDL.

SDL is not intended to replace classroom instruction, and students remain responsible for completing all missed coursework, assessments, and instructional expectations. The SDL program replaces the former Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) program.

A Reminder About Attendance

West Ada recognizes that circumstances sometimes require students to miss school, and these attendance options are designed to provide families with flexibility when needed. However, regular classroom attendance remains the best way for students to engage with instruction, build relationships, and achieve academic success.

For more information click here Attendance - SDL Request | West Ada School District

You can read the West Ada Attendance Policy and Administrative Regulation here:

View Policy 0515.10: Attendance | West Ada School District

View Administrative Regulation 0515.10-AR(1): Attendance | West Ada School District

Transportation Updates for the 2026–2027 School Year

Students eligible for transportation during the 2026–2027 school year must complete the Request for Transportation form during school registration. Bus stop assignments will be available in early August via the My Ride K-12 app. Please note: new bus stops will not be added during the first two weeks of school; however, eligible students may use existing stops during that time.

Busing Eligibility

Transportation is provided for students who reside within designated bus zones. To determine eligibility, please visit: West Ada School District - Attendance Areas.

RFID Bus Badges

All students will be required to carry a Bus Badge when boarding and exiting the bus. Parents can track bus activity through the My Ride K-12 app, which will show when students scan on and off the bus.

My Ride K-12 App

Questions? Contact the Transportation Department at 208-350-4747.

Free and Reduced Lunch Application

Free & Reduced Meal Applications for the 2026–2027 school year are now available! Families can visit LINQ Connect - Making Schools Stronger to fill out an application.

Meal Prices

Payments can be made directly to the kitchen with cash or check (make payable to School Nutrition). There are no transaction fees associated with these payments. There is an electronic transaction fee, using a card or e-check on the LINQ connect account. CLICK HERE for more information

Many of our amazing Eagle Hills loyal substitutes have moved into full-time positions, and we are now looking for substitute teachers and paraprofessionals. This is a great opportunity to work flexible hours, make a difference, and be involved in our wonderful school community.

Interested? Please submit your application here and contact the Eagle Hills office to learn how you can get started!

Please do not drop off your student earlier than the designated times listed below:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: Students may arrive no earlier than 8:50 AM

• Wednesday (Late Start): Students may arrive no earlier than 9:05 AM

We have limited supervision available before school hours, and we appreciate your cooperation in keeping all students safe. Thank you for your support!

Here is an update about our cell phone and electronic device policy (Policy 502.80).

To keep classrooms focused and free from distractions, students are not allowed to use cell phones and personal electronic devices during class unless the teacher gives permission. Here are the key points:

• No Devices in Class: Students must place their devices in a designated area (like lockers or baskets) before class starts.
• Devices Off: All devices should be powered off while in the designated classroom storage area.
• Smartwatches: These can stay with students but must be turned off during class.
• Exceptions: Teachers may allow device use for specific educational purposes or in emergencies.

This policy starts with the 2024-2025 school year and applies to all students. If a student uses their watch or phone, we will store it in the office for the day and have parents/guardians pick it up. We’re committed to making our schools a great place to learn, and your support helps us achieve that

Eagle Hills has a unique parent drop off and pick up due to our 1978 footprint. Drop off in the morning is a little different than pick up due to the flow. Cars coming off Ranch or from Rockingham Dr. merge at the Ranch entrance and drop students off by the dumpsters.

After school we use a different flow pattern as many families show up early and wait, which has blocked our entrance in the past. Please see the map below for the afternoon pattern. We have several; adults staffing parent pick up. Please listen to them as they direct you on how the system works. Parent pick up is usually cleared within 10 minutes of school letting out. Please encourage your child to go directly to parent pick up after school. We appreciate everyone working together for a safe and efficient pick up. Parents can help by putting a sign with their last name and student's grade in the passenger dashboard.

208-350-4085 Office

208-350-4094 Fax

208-350-4090 Attendance Line

650 Ranch Drive

Eagle, Idaho 83616

eaglehillspto1@gmail.com