Husky E-News
December 10, 2023
From the Principal
Hillendale families,
Thank you so much for your support of our Holiday Shop this past week. I won't spoil any of your surprises... but I bet there will be many proud #1 Dads & #1 Moms this holiday season! Your children were beaming with excitement all day. Thank you again!
We are excited for our annual Winter Concerts this Thursday and Friday! Please see details in our Hillendale section below for specific dates/times.
We have exciting news to share about our pavilion below as well! Get excited!
As a reminder, school is closed for winter break from December 25th - January 1st.
Have a great week!
Joshua Leight
Hillendale Elementary Principal
Hillendale Updates
New Year, New Pavilion!
After a long journey through grant writing, fund raising, local zoning requirements, and construction delays we are extremely excited to announce that we received our installation date for our Pavilion Outdoor Classroom!! Excavation is planned for 12/22 prior to install the week of January 2nd. Expect minor parking/traffic inconveniences that week in the area closest to our meadow. We are so excited for the possibilities that this new space will open up for our school community and so thankful to all of you for making this dream a reality for our staff and children. Get excited!
HES Winter Concert Details
December 14th: K-3 Winter Concerts
9:30 AM - Concert for Students & AM Kindergarten Families
1:45 PM - Concert for PM K & 1st - 3rd Grade Families
Details: At 9:30 AM our AM Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd & 3rd grade students will perform for our student body. AM kindergarten parents are welcome to attend this 9:30 AM performance to see their children perform. At 1:45 PM, our PM Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd & 3rd grade students will perform for Hillendale families. Families unable to join in person may watch our live stream. Please reach out to our office with any questions you might have.
December 15th: 4th/5th Grade Chorus & 5th Grade Band/Strings Winter Concerts
9:30 AM - Concert for Students
1:45 PM - Concert for Families
Details: Please take note that only our 4th & 5th graders in chorus & 5th graders in band/strings participate in the 4th/5th grade winter concert. Our 9:30 AM concert is intended for our student body. At 1:45 PM, Hillendale families are invited to attend their performance. Please speak with your child if you are unsure if they are in band, chorus, or strings. Families unable to join in person may watch our live stream. Please reach out to our office with any questions you might have.
4th/5th Grade Afterschool Event (run by UHS students)
From the PTO
Calendar
December
11- Fair Trade Sale Ends
14- 9:30am & 1:45pm HES K-3 Winter Concert
15- 9:30am & 1:45pm HES 4-5 Winter Concert
25- Jan.1 - School Closed (Winter Break)
January
2 - Pavilion Outdoor Classroom Installation Begins
8 - Luminaria Trail Walk (see flyer)
10 - PTO General Meeting - 6:30pm on zoom
15 - MLK Day of Service
16-26 - Penny Drive
26 - Bingo Night
Luminaria Night
Coat Drive
We are continuing to accept donations for the Winter Collection. Bins will be out for collection during the holiday concerts next week if you'd like to drop off any items then.
Yearbooks Now on Sale
Fair Trade Sale
This Monday, Dec 11 is the last day to order!
https://fairtradecaravans.com/fundraiser/hillendale-elementary-pto/
Support Hillendale PTO by shopping our fair trade fundraiser. As a bonus, you can feel good knowing you are buying fair trade products. New items have been added and some items have been re-stocked.
Spiritwear
Just in time for the holidays - our Stuffed Husky is in stock!!
The popular Repeat Hoodies are restocked in youth sizes too!
If you want spiritwear items to be a surprise, we can have them left in the office for you to pick up. Email hillendalespiritwear@gmail.com after you order to let us know.
Yearbook Help Wanted
Our Yearbook Chairs are looking for volunteers to help plan pages for the yearbook.
Get more info and sign up HERE
Also, please upload any pictures you've taken at events to this Google Drive
Any Questions, email yearbook.hillendale@gmail.com
UCF District's Centennial Gala Sponsorship
Questions or comments for the PTO? Email us at HESPTO@ucfsd.net