Hunting Ridge Hawk Happenings
August 18, 2023
Our First Week
This week we worked hard to talk about expectations for all of the places and spaces throughout our school day. It is a long process and one that we will embed in the coming days and weeks to ensure that routines are clear and that students feel comfortable with their school surroundings.
Today we had our first practice fire drill. The students and staff did an amazing job! We will have our observed fire drill with the Palatine Fire Department on Wednesday, August 22.
Next week, we will be working to begin setting expectations within the instructional parts of the day. During PE class, our teachers will be focusing on games that students can play at recess. Students will be taught these games and be given opportunities to practice them, during PE, with feedback.
How Can Families Help?
Please let us know when you change your child's dismissal plan. If you are notifying the teacher of a change, please include Mrs. Cefalu and Ms. Amato as well.
Vacations:
These are impactful to learning and are unexcused. Teachers are not expected to provide work for vacations and travel out of the country. Thank you for understanding.
Physicals:
Please schedule physicals for kindergarten students, sixth-grade students, students new to Illinois, and students new to the country.
Important Dates:
- Picture Day is Monday, August 21. Please make sure that your student is prepared.
- Tuesday, August 22 - Parent Orientation - 6:30 - 7:15 PM -Kindergarten
- Wednesday, August 23 - Observed Fire Drill
- Thursday, August 24 - Parent Orientation
- 6:00 -6:45 PM - Grades 3, 4
- 6:45 - 7:30 PM - Grades 5, 6
- 7:30 - 8:15 PM - Grades 1, 2
- August 28 - FastBridge and MAP testing windows begin at Hunting Ridge
Fondly,
Mrs. Ortlund