Volume 2, Issue 5
March Greetings,
As we head into the spring months, I can see so
much growth in our students; both academically
and physically! Our fourth graders do not look like
“little kids” any more, our Kindergarteners walk
through the halls with poise and confidence and a
few of our older students can look me straight in
the eyes because they’ve grown so much. Skills
that were a challenge in October have become rote
and are building blocks for new lessons. It’s
exciting to be a part of the constant growth and
change in Hillsboro kids.
March 2014
Plus One Students on a sledding night out…
Linda Bisarek
Plus One Coordinator
There will be
NO PLUS ONE
on the following day:
Thursday, April 17
(school will be dismissed at 1:15 on this day)
Meerkats on the Kalahari…
To Contact Mrs. Bisarek about all
things Plus One:
[email protected]
608-489-2224 EXT. 1626
or
608-462-3567
(feel free to text)
Things that make you go hmmm…
“If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade,
plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people.”
-Chinese proverb
Homework
Academic time at Plus One is from 3:45-4:45
each day. In grades K-2, this time is divided into
homework, math enrichment, and reading
enrichment sessions.
Exciting Family Activity Coming
April 10
In grades 3-5, the entire hour is devoted to
completing homework with individual activities
available when students complete all their
assignments.
Please note that Plus One does not guarantee
that all homework will be finished in the time we
have. Please continue to check folders and ask
your student about assignments.
Students cannot be kept out of the lifelong skills
activity from 4:45-5:30 to complete homework.
A Very Special Presentation
Clear your calendar for the evening of April 10.
Understanding Wildlife, a non-profit group from
Ohio will be coming to Hillsboro to educate
students about tropical rainforests and the
animals that live there. Students will experience a
presentation during the day that includes birds,
snakes and monkeys. An evening presentation will
also be available for $5/person in the High School
gym. Understanding Wildlife comes highly
recommended. We hope to see you there!
On Tuesday, February 26, Plus One students heard
about the recent trip of Greg and Kristi Zimmerman.
The Zimmermans traveled to Liberia in Africa to assist
children at a local orphanage and school. Our students
were shocked and amazed at the conditions Liberian
students learn and live in. Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman
told about the small amounts of food, the lack of clean
drinking water and the absence of school supplies at
the Borto School. The Zimmermans will be returning
to Liberia this summer and are collecting supplies to
take to the children there. Below is a partial list that
we will be collecting at Plus One.
Small toys and dolls
Outdoor balls (deflated)
School Supplies
Arts and Craft Supplies
Playing Cards
Soap
Towels
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Books
We
our
Plus One helpers!
We will also be setting up a “Penny Jar” to help offset
shipping costs for these items.
Personal Note:
I was SO proud of our students during the
Zimmerman’s presentation. They were respectful,
attentive and asked thoughtful questions. Upon
hearing of the conditions of the Liberian children, they
were instantly moved to action. I heard many
conversations on the way out the door that night about
what our kids could do to help the children they had
just learned about. It reminded me what great, bighearted students we have here in Hillsboro.
Mrs. B.
Pick up is at the back of the
building each night at 5:30.
Please respect staff and
be prompt.