Hills Elementary School
November 30, 2016
688-1105
http://www.edline.net/pages/Hills_ES
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov 21- Dec 18
5/6th
Grade Food Drive
Dec 21
Snowflake singalong, 1:45pm
COME TAKE A RIDE ON THE POLAR
EXPRESS...
Dinner and Movie Family Night
Friday, December 9th
Dinner: 5:45, Movie begins: 6:15
Hills Elementary gym
Admission: $3 per person (or $10 per family)
Join us for a holiday celebration with Hills students
and families!
Pizza, cookies & popcorn will be served, followed by
a viewing of the Polar Express.
In true Polar Express spirit...feel free to wear your
pajamas and get cozy!!!
HILLS ELEMENTARY WILL
WELCOME THE SEASON OF
WINTER WITH A
“SNOWFLAKE SING-ALONG”
Upon parental and staff request we
will have our traditional Snowflake Assembly,
Wednesday, December 21th at 1:45 pm. in the school
gym.
Songs include “Jingle Bells”, “Frosty the Snowman”,
“Winter Wonderland”, “Let it Snow”, and “Jingle
Bell Rock”.
It’s our way of saying “Welcome to Winter!” Friends
and family members are invited!!!
Dec 21
Snowflake singalong, 1:45pm
Dec 22 – Jan 4
Winter Break
FOOD DRIVE
The 5/6th grade Student council is having a Winter
Food Drive, until December 18th. Our goal is to get
400 food items to give to families in our community
that are in need. We will accept canned food such as,
beans, tomato sauce, pineapple and so much more.
But please no frozen foods or fresh fruit or vegetables
that could or might spoil. We encourage you to bring
something to bring smiles back on people’s faces.
MINI DANCE MARATHON
is on January 12th. Our theme is strike out cancer!
Bring in 50 cents to buy a lightning bolt that you can
decorate and display on a bulletin board in the
hallway. This money will be donated towards
families at the University of Iowa Children’s
Hospital. You can bring your money to your teacher
and they will give you a lightning bolt.
PIE IN THE FACE
Hills Elementary has started our FUND RAISING
EFFORTS to support the University of Iowa
Children’s Hospital through their annual Dance
Marathon.
There are several staff members who have agreed to
take a PIE IN THE FACE if they raise the most
money by the time the Marathon is held, January
12. There are containers in the office; the coins and
bills are filling up! After Winter Break we will have
additional fund raising activities ~ last year we
contributed over $800.00 to this very important
cause, we hope to top that! ALL contributions are
appreciated!
ST. MARK’S CHURCH GIFT’S FOR
PARENTS PROGRAM
This annual event gives children in our community
an opportunity to experience the Joy of
Giving. Children ages 3 to 14 get to "shop" for gifts
for the significant adults in their lives. Volunteers
help the children choose presents from among items
donated for up to 4 adults in their lives. Other
volunteers wrap the gifts. All enjoy a free pancake
breakfast. No pre-registration required.
Location: St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 2675
East Washington Street, Iowa City (337-7201)
Date & Time: December 3rd, 9am-12pm.
TOYS FOR TOTS REGISTRATION
To receive toys applicants must bring the following
to register: Iowa issued picture identification card;
proof of Johnson County residency; proof of child’s
birthday and proof of income. Children ages 0-15 are
eligible.
Registration Location: The Salvation Army, 1116 S.
Gilbert Ct., Iowa City (337-3725).
Registration Dates & Times: Monday- Friday,
November 28th – December 2 nd, from 9am-12 & 14pm.
WEST HIGH 2016 WINTER SWING SHOW
On Saturday, December 10, West High Swing Choir
will perform at Hancher Auditorium at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $12 for regular reserved seats and $25 for
prime reserved seats. Advance purchase is
recommended.
Tickets are available: online:
hbotix.hancher.uiowa.edu
phone: (319) 335-1160 or 1-800-HANCHER box office:
10am - 5:30pm M - F, 141 E. Park Rd., Iowa City.
DRESSING APPROPRIATELY FOR THE
WEATHER
Hills students go outside each day
for recess unless the temperature
and/or wind chill is below zero.
Please assure that your child is
adequately dressed each day for the cooler
weather, wearing a warm coat, hat and gloves.
(Boots and snow pants also when the snow
comes.) If your child has proper clothing playing
outside will be fun and healthy.
WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION
On Saturday, December 17, there will be a
celebration at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center in
Iowa City from 3-5pm. There will be lantern-making,
snow fairies and gnomes, sunshine weavings and
stone stacking, a lighting ceremony and more!
http://www.edline.net/pages/ICCSD/Virtual_Backpack
Don’t forget this week’s
Virtual Backpack.
PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support) Parent Corner
CONFERENCES:
Thank you for your attendance at fall conferences. Teachers connected with 95% of their students; your
efforts in making conference attendance a priority is very much appreciated! Teachers had a great deal
of information to share during this meeting, and your participation has been important in celebrating
successes and in setting social and learning goals for the next trimester. It is our hope that you gained
some valuable information about what your child is learning and how you can support that learning at
home. We value and respect your efforts in working together to help provide your child with the best
educational experience that is possible. Please continue to keep in contact with your child’s teacher
throughout the next trimester. The next formal reporting period will occur in February.
Non-Discrimination Statement
It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed,
age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. There is
a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact Kingsley
Botchway II, Director of Equity, 1725 N. Dodge St., Iowa City, IA 52245, 319-688-1000, [email protected].