Mrs. Connelly's 4th graders have been busy this week! They wrote creative “S’more” paragraphs—layering sweet details and strong sentences just like building the perfect s’more!
They also took time to reflect on what they’re thankful for and to honor our heroes through special Veterans Day activities.
And a big shoutout to the Unit 3 Reading Log Winners for showing dedication and a true love of reading! Way to go, 4th graders!
They also took time to reflect on what they’re thankful for and to honor our heroes through special Veterans Day activities.
And a big shoutout to the Unit 3 Reading Log Winners for showing dedication and a true love of reading! Way to go, 4th graders!
Be on the lookout for some turkeys!
Mrs. Allen’s Pre-K students are busy disguising their turkeys — and they couldn’t be any cuter!
Mrs. Allen’s Pre-K students are busy disguising their turkeys — and they couldn’t be any cuter!
Turkey Feather Fundraiser Update!
Kindergarten is “gobbling up” the competition and is currently in first place! Will they take home the win for the third year in a row? Stay tuned to find out!
Kindergarten is “gobbling up” the competition and is currently in first place! Will they take home the win for the third year in a row? Stay tuned to find out!
Candyland-Themed Math Night!
Join us on Monday, November 17th for a sweet night of family fun! Bring the whole family and journey through Candyland filled with math activities and candy!
Please RSVP by Friday, November 14th so we can prepare enough candy for each math activity. We can’t wait to see you at this fun event!
Join us on Monday, November 17th for a sweet night of family fun! Bring the whole family and journey through Candyland filled with math activities and candy!
Please RSVP by Friday, November 14th so we can prepare enough candy for each math activity. We can’t wait to see you at this fun event!
Hill City Families,
Our students are learning about compassion and the joy of giving during our Community Compassion Collection. Please see the flyer below with items we are collecting to make Care bags for our friends in the nursing home. Thank you for helping us spread a little cheer and love during this holiday season.
Our students are learning about compassion and the joy of giving during our Community Compassion Collection. Please see the flyer below with items we are collecting to make Care bags for our friends in the nursing home. Thank you for helping us spread a little cheer and love during this holiday season.
Smencils!
The Hill City PTO will be selling Smencils for the next two Fridays in November - 11/14 and 11/21! Get yours before they sell out!
The Hill City PTO will be selling Smencils for the next two Fridays in November - 11/14 and 11/21! Get yours before they sell out!
Thank you Veterans!
Our students created heartfelt cards, letters, and posters to honor our Veterans. Ms. Mara Roberts shares these messages throughout our community, reminding service members how appreciated they are.
We salute you and we thank you.
Our students created heartfelt cards, letters, and posters to honor our Veterans. Ms. Mara Roberts shares these messages throughout our community, reminding service members how appreciated they are.
We salute you and we thank you.
Congratulations to our Habit 3: Putting First Things First is NO Prob-llama winners!
These students were nominated for practicing putting first things first by doing what we MUST do before doing what we would LIKE to do. This means we have to stay focused, minimize our distractions, and do the important things first, like work before play. Keep practicing those fabulous leadership skills!! #LeaderInMe
These students were nominated for practicing putting first things first by doing what we MUST do before doing what we would LIKE to do. This means we have to stay focused, minimize our distractions, and do the important things first, like work before play. Keep practicing those fabulous leadership skills!! #LeaderInMe
PreK friends in Mrs. Allen’s class got crafty with Mrs. Olivia today!
They created colorful bookmarks to share with some special teachers around the building. These tiny artists are spreading the love of reading one bookmark at a time!
They created colorful bookmarks to share with some special teachers around the building. These tiny artists are spreading the love of reading one bookmark at a time!
Parents/Guardians,
After careful consideration and out of an abundance of caution for the expected temperatures tomorrow, we have made the difficult decision not to take our students to the Veterans' Day Parade. Please know that Hill City Elementary supports and loves our Veterans, and we hope to try again next year. Thank you for your understanding.
After careful consideration and out of an abundance of caution for the expected temperatures tomorrow, we have made the difficult decision not to take our students to the Veterans' Day Parade. Please know that Hill City Elementary supports and loves our Veterans, and we hope to try again next year. Thank you for your understanding.
Congratulations to our final Habit #2 raffle winners!
These students truly “give a hoot about their future” and are practicing Habit #2 — Begin with the End in Mind — as part of our Leader in Me program. Now that’s what we call wise leadership! #LeaderInMe
These students truly “give a hoot about their future” and are practicing Habit #2 — Begin with the End in Mind — as part of our Leader in Me program. Now that’s what we call wise leadership! #LeaderInMe
Reminder: Please return your child’s permission form for the Veterans Parade!
We’re excited for our Hawks (K–4th) to attend the Veterans Parade in downtown Jasper next Tuesday. However, students must have a signed permission slip to participate.
Thank you for helping us honor our veterans and enjoy this special community event together!
Congratulations, Mack!
This fantastic fourth grader has completed ALL of the fourth grade Progress Learning for math! What an amazing accomplishment — we’re so proud of your hard work.
This fantastic fourth grader has completed ALL of the fourth grade Progress Learning for math! What an amazing accomplishment — we’re so proud of your hard work.
Congratulations to Mrs. Abby Tippens and Mrs. Olivia Griffin!
We’re proud to celebrate Mrs. Tippens—one of our kindergarten teachers—as Teacher of the Month, and Mrs. Olivia—a Pre-K Teacher Assistant—as Staff Member of the Month!
Thank you both for the positive impact you make every single day on Team Hill City Hawk.
A Spook-tacular Time on Main Street!
What a fantastic evening of trick-or-treating on Friday! Mrs. Chapman and Mrs. Hardison had a blast passing out candy and inviting everyone to vote for their favorite Hill City pumpkins.
Pumpkin Contest Winners:
🥇 1st Place – Ms. Proudfoot
🥈 2nd Place – Mrs. Smith
🥉 3rd Place – Mrs. Davis
With a total of 943 votes cast, the crowd was amazed by all the creativity and festive pumpkin designs!
And another big congratulations to Hill City for earning 2nd place in the Main Street Scarecrow Contest! #HCESCommunityPartners #PositivePickens
Need a great idea for dinner? It's our Buffalo Luke's Spirt Day today! Swing by with the family between 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and support our school by mentioning Hill City Elementary School at the register. The grade level with the most participants earns a treat too!
Congratulations, Mrs. Ellis!
Mrs. Henson has passed the Hawk to second-grade teacher Holly Ellis, sharing these kind words:
“She gives her all to teaching. She can make connections with students that empower them to succeed not only in the classroom, but anywhere they go. She does a fantastic job of setting her classroom expectations high and being flexible to meet all her students' needs.”
Way to go, Mrs. Ellis!
Mrs. Henson has passed the Hawk to second-grade teacher Holly Ellis, sharing these kind words:
“She gives her all to teaching. She can make connections with students that empower them to succeed not only in the classroom, but anywhere they go. She does a fantastic job of setting her classroom expectations high and being flexible to meet all her students' needs.”
Way to go, Mrs. Ellis!
Today, your child is bringing home a Book Buddy Lanyard letting you know about a safe and easy way for our school to raise funds for essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed.
The SchoolStore Program is 100% online so there is NO face-to-face selling, handling money, or delivering products. Your participation will take less than 12 minutes, and there are exciting prizes to make it fun for the students.
Here is all you need to do to participate:
1. Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000349361 to sign up.
2. Send form emails inviting family, friends and co-workers to support your child.
3. Return the Book Buddy Lanyard with the Student Prize Code to school for your child to get their fun participation prize.
Be sure to ask your child for the Book Buddy Lanyard tonight. Your participation will make a difference for our school and teachers!
*** Important: For your child to earn a Book Buddy, you only need to send 8 emails!
The SchoolStore Program is 100% online so there is NO face-to-face selling, handling money, or delivering products. Your participation will take less than 12 minutes, and there are exciting prizes to make it fun for the students.
Here is all you need to do to participate:
1. Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000349361 to sign up.
2. Send form emails inviting family, friends and co-workers to support your child.
3. Return the Book Buddy Lanyard with the Student Prize Code to school for your child to get their fun participation prize.
Be sure to ask your child for the Book Buddy Lanyard tonight. Your participation will make a difference for our school and teachers!
*** Important: For your child to earn a Book Buddy, you only need to send 8 emails!
Optical Illusion Spiderwebs in Art!
Students in Mrs. Brancato’s Art class are creating Optical Illusion Spiderwebs! They’re learning how to show VALUE by blending colored pencils from dark to medium to light. These amazing illustrations are just a few examples of our talented 4th graders’ artwork!
Students in Mrs. Brancato’s Art class are creating Optical Illusion Spiderwebs! They’re learning how to show VALUE by blending colored pencils from dark to medium to light. These amazing illustrations are just a few examples of our talented 4th graders’ artwork!
Families, You’re Invited to Thanksgiving Lunch!
We’re excited to celebrate together on Thursday, November 20th!
RSVP by: November 7th
Cost: $5 per guest (cash or check payable in the cafeteria)
Please note: Your child’s lunch time will be shared by their teacher, as times will be different for this special day.
We can’t wait to enjoy a wonderful meal with our school's families!
We’re excited to celebrate together on Thursday, November 20th!
RSVP by: November 7th
Cost: $5 per guest (cash or check payable in the cafeteria)
Please note: Your child’s lunch time will be shared by their teacher, as times will be different for this special day.
We can’t wait to enjoy a wonderful meal with our school's families!
