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January 27, 2017Principal’s MessageHappy Friday Families!January is almost over and here comesFebruary! This time of year can get tough forkids, all of the indoor recesses and drearyweather days don’t help! We will keep the focuson learning here and we will keep reviewing ourroutines and procedures. Please help us at homeby keeping learning a priority J!This week’s “WOW” tickets winners are:Kindergarten: Adrienne DantFirst Grade: Jimmy GeorgeSecond Grade: Trey PacasThird Grade: Bridget BosterFourth Grade: Noah Houston Ms. MaddenFifth Grade: Harvey Boecker dmadden@epsne.orgCongratulations Huskies!!!Hillrise Elementary402-289-2602Battle of the Books and Student CouncilNote:Please note a change in the date.Battle of the Books and Student Council will bemeeting on February 7th @ 3:06 due to aschedule change. Students that areparticipating in both activities please drop offyour BOTB materials first and then report toyour Student Council Meeting. Students willreturn to their BOTB meeting around 3:30.[FRIDAY]JANUARY 27PTO Movie Night (Doors open 6:30)[MONDAY] FEBRUARY6PTO Meeting 6:30 PM[THURSDAY] FEBRUARYnd29Grade Music Program 6:00rd3 Grade Music Program 7:00HyVee Family Night Out (Maple)[TUESDAY]FEBRUARY 14Classroom Valentine Parties 2:15-3[WED/THUR] FEBRUARY15, 162:06 DismissalParent Teacher Conferences 3-7Midquarters[WEDNESDAY]FEBRUARY 22Tom and Chee Family Night Out[MONDAY]FEBRUARY 27Kindergarten Roundup ParentMeeting 6:00[WEDNESDAY] MARCH1Fifth Grade to LinkUP (AM)[FRIDAY] MARCH3Kindergarten Roundup 9:00-11:00PTO Winter Welcome Event for newKindergarten parentsHillrise Huskies, We Learn, What’s Your Superpower?
Hillrise ElementaryWe Learn! What’s Your Superpower?The following students were chosen by their teachers as showing great character this pastmonth! They will be recognized at a “Paws Party”, receive a sign to place in their yard for aweek, and earn a “shield” to be placed on our Superhero Wall (by the Music room).Congratulations to these outstanding students!KindergartenAliyah WilliamsHayden LinkeEmily McKennaFirst GradeOlivia BeisterMakai KeaslingSecond GradeElaina RobinLiam HoustonThird GradeAlainey SwerczekKate LoveTanner PelanFourth GradeAidan PhillipsOlivia BehlenFifth GradeEthan WaltersAndrew SuttonEli GustafsonSchool Hours: 8:15-3:06Breakfast: 7:35-7:55Walking Club: 7:55-8:10Lunch Times:Kindergarten: 11:15-11:351st Grade: 11:25-11:452nd Grade: 11:40-12:003rd Grade: 11:55-12:154th Grade: 12:05-12:255th Grade: 12:25-12:45**recess is for 15 minutes priorto lunch**P T O : H illr is epto .co m2Our MissionThe mission of HillriseElementary is to inspire lifelonglearners, to foster a belief inone's ability to succeed, tonurture respect andappreciation of self and others,and to encourage contributionsto an ever-changing world.40 2-28 9 -26 02Hillrise SchoolImprovement GoalAll students willimprove Mathcomputation andconcept skills.20 11 0 H o ppe r S tre et
Library Book DedicationThe purpose of our program is to fill our library with books that will enrich our studentsas well as honor family, staff and friends. With a donation of 16.00 a library issuedhardcover book will be purchased and a bookplate honoring the reason will be placed onthe inside cover. Books will be pre- ‐selected from Hillrise wish lists. Books can bededicated for a variety of reasons- ‐for example:*Celebrate birthdays*Wish good luck*Honor the passing of a loved one*Celebrate holidays*Show a teacher/staff member your appreciationMake someone feel extra special by dedicating a book to him/her.To dedicate a book please return the completed form below to the school office (aminimum of 2 weeks prior to the commemoration date - ‐ if possible)Checks should be made payable to Hillrise Elementary in the amount of 16.00 per book.Student Name: Today’s Date:Teacher/Grade: Occasion Date:Occasion: Phone #:Your Name: Email:Book Plate to Read:This book is donated in honor of(Person’s name exactly as it should read on plate, please PRINT)Message:Please contact Kim Miller if you have any questions. kmiller@epsne.org or 402- ‐289- ‐2602
ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS2017-2018Kindergarten RoundupElkhorn Public Schools is seeking to identify children who are eligible for kindergarten during the 2017-18school year. Parents are encouraged to pre-register their students prior to Kindergarten Roundupand orientation. Children who will be five years of age on or before July 31, 2017 are eligible to attendkindergarten as stated by Nebraska State law.Kindergarten Roundup will be held on Friday, March 3.Parents are encouraged to attend anorientation meeting held at their school prior to Kindergarten Roundup. To view Roundup and parent meetingtimes by school, please visit www.elkhornweb.org.If you have a child who will be attending Kindergarten Roundup, please fill out the information below and return itto your school’s main office as soon as possible. This will allow us to make arrangements for the number ofstudents attending. If you have friends or neighbors who will have a child starting school, please share thisinformation with them. Additional forms are available at www.elkhornweb.org OR at your school’s main office.Please contact us if you have any questions.HILLRISE ELEMENTARYPrincipal: Deb Madden20110 Hopper Street402-289-2602HILLRISE KDG PARENT MEETING:Monday, February 27 at 6 p.m.HILLRISE KDG ROUNDUP:Friday, March 3 at 9 a.m.www.elkhornweb.org/hillrisecompleted form may be emailed to krubeck@epsne.orgPlease return this form at your earliest RMSCHOOL YEARChild’s Name (First Last) MaleFemaleElementary SchoolBirth date (mm/dd/yy)Parent Name(s)AddressCity Zip CodeEmail Address Housing SubdivisionPhone (Home) (Work)Please list any allergies, medications or dietary restrictions for your child here:
Need-to-KnowsHillrise PTO’sMARK YOURCALENDAR1/27: Free Family Movie Night2/6: PTO monthly meeting2/9: Hy-Vee Dinner FNO*2/14: Valentine class partiesbememrs 2017-18 PTO BOARDrdBoat!Are ificennMagIt’s that time of the year: board nominations. Our amazing PTOBoard is completing their two-year terms at the end of thisschool year. Please consider submitting your name, or that of afellow parent, for our upcoming board election.Nominations will be taken at the PTO meeting on March 7, at6:30 pm, with the election being held at the April meeting.Please email info@hillrisepto.org with any questions. Thecurrent board members are willing and able to provide youwith all the information and support you’ll need to be asuccess!2/22: Tom & Chee FNO*3/3: Winter Welcome event3/7: PTO monthly meeting3/9: Hy-Vee Dinner FNO** Family Night OutSTAY UP-TO-DATE“Like” Elkhorn Hillrise PTOfor more info on these eventsTONIGHT! FREE MOVIEJoin us for “Finding Dory,” at theFREE Hillrise Family Movie Nightat the school tonight, Friday, Jan.27. (Please enter the gym via thekindergarten playground entrance.)This is NOT a drop-off event.Doors open at 6:30 pm and themovie begins at 7 pm.Bring a blanket or pillows for cozyseating and feel free to comedressed in comfy clothes or PJs!Please no outside food or drink.Concessions will be available andsold throughout the movie.BROADCASTING LIVE FROM HILLRISE“The Hillrise Paws Report” has taken over the airwaves! What used tobe morning announcements on the PA, has now turned into a closedcircuit televised news report anchored by Hillrise Student Councilmembers. Each week, two students co-host the program, whichincludes the Pledge of Allegiance, the Purple Hands Pledge, birthdays,lunch menus and announcements. It’s a great experience for studentsto develop speaking skills, articulation and cooperation! Thanks toPTO donations, the “Paws Report” has a “Hillrise Huskies” banner astheir news desk backdrop.
school year. Parents are encouraged to pre-register their students prior to Kindergarten Roundup and orientation. Children who will be five years of age on or before July 31, 2017 are eligible to attend kindergarten as stated by Nebraska State law. Kindergarten Roundup will be held on Friday, March 3.
