Hillside Family Newsletter
September 2023
A Note From the Principal
Dear Hillside Elementary School Families,
Warm greetings to all of you as we gear up for an exciting new school year! We hope your summer was filled with good times, and now we're ready to dive into some serious learning fun with our amazing students.
Before we kick off, let's chat about a few important things. Have you had a chance to check out the student handbook? It's like your trusty map to the school year ahead. Packed with important info about rules, dates, and expectations. It's a must-read.
Now, let's talk about threads – yep, we mean clothes! Our dress code is all about being comfortable while still keeping it school-friendly. Let's show off our unique styles while keeping the focus on learning.
Starting this year, Wednesdays are full school days. That means more time for us to dive deep into lessons, share stories, and make memories. Get ready for some midweek magic!
Our school is built on three important rules: be safe, be respectful, and be responsible. We're calling on all of you wonderful families to team up with us and help our students exemplify these rules. By working together, we're creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Mark your calendars because our Back to School Night is coming up on September 28th, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. This event is all about coming together as a community, getting to know each other, and getting excited about the year ahead. Your presence and input are what make our school shine!
Education is more than just books and tests – it's about growth, confidence, and setting our students up for a bright future. At Hillside Elementary, we're all about building connections – connections between students, families, and teachers. Let's create a tight-knit community where everyone's voice is heard and valued.
As we step into this year with enthusiasm and determination, let's remember that together, we're stronger and capable of incredible things. Get ready for a year of laughter, learning, and unstoppable growth!
With heartfelt excitement,
Jennifer Durham
Principal, Hillside Elementary School
Hillside's Website
IMPORTANT DATES:
August 31st: Meet the Teacher 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM
September : Kindergarten soft start 5th- 8th (please see flyer below for information)
September 5th: First day of school for 1st-5th
September 15th: Lifetouch Picture Day
September 18th: Constitution Day (Recognized). Wear Red, White, & Blue!
September 22nd: No School for Students- Teacher Work Day.
September 25th-28th Scholastic Book Fair in the Hillside Library
September 28th: Back to school night 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM
School Hours
Every Monday through Friday
Start 8:30 amEnd 3:15 pm
*Doors open at 8:05am for breakfast in the cafeteria. There is no supervision before 8:05am. First bell rings at 8:30 am. Late bell rings at 8:35 am. If you bring your student after the late bell, please park and come into the building to sign them in.
Kindergarten Soft Start Information
Kindergarten Parent Entry During Soft Start
For Orientation, September 5th, parents enter the building with their students at their scheduled orientation time. You will not need to sign in.
For Soft Start days on September 6th & 7th, parents may enter the building with their child at 8:35 AM and walk with their child to class. We will create a waiting area outside the front entry for Kindergarten parents and their students who want to enter together. You will see other students entering the building prior to 8:30 AM. Please WAIT until 8:35 AM to be led into the building. Parents may not enter the cafeteria or playground. If your child will be joining us for breakfast (8:05-8:30 AM), you will drop off your child at the front entrance rather than walk them to class. We call this kind of departure a "Kiss & Drop" departure. Parents may not enter the cafeteria or playground.
On Friday, September 8th, all students and families will do a "Kiss and Drop" departure. Parents will not enter the building with their students on Friday, and will say goodbye for the day prior to the student entering the building.
If your child rides the bus to school, we will have staff awaiting their arrival to ensure that they safely get to class.
Regular drop off and pick up procedures for all grades
Kindergarten and first grade will exit through the front of the school.
2nd graders exit through the gate at the blue/purple parking lot side of the school.
3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will exit through the gate on the Tabor side of the school.
*If you have students in different grade levels, pick one and drop off and pick up all students there. Please be courteous to other parents and help us maintain a good traffic flow by pulling forward as much as you can so that there is room for everyone. Do NOT park in the red zone.
Student Absence
If your student will be absent for the day, please call our office at 541-830-6111 or email islasg@eaglepnt.k12.or.us. Thank you for helping to keep our school healthy by keeping students home when they are sick.
Dress Code
Ipad Insurance
Student water bottles
PurposeFull People character traits for our students of the month
September 2023
We are on our 2nd year of SEL/character curriculum, PurposeFull People by Character Strong. Each month, scholars will learn and practice a character trait. We would encourage our families to practice this trait at home too! During the month of September, our Hillside staff will be celebrating scholars who demonstrate RESPECT. We will focus on using good manners, using kind language, being courteous to one another, resolving conflicts peacefully, and treating one another as we would want to be treated (and how they want to be treated!). Our Hillside staff will be celebrating scholars who demonstrate respect. We encourage our families to practice this trait at home too!
Respect: seeing good in people and things (and treating them with care)
Think About It
Here are some questions to ask your child at home or talk about as a family:
K-2 What does “treat others the way you want to be treated” mean? What do “good manners” look like in our family? How does using good manners show respect? How do we already show respect at home? How can we do a better job showing respect as both kids and adults?
3-5 How does respect look, sound, and feel at school? How does respect look, sound, and feel at home? Do you have to like a person in order to be respectful? Or, can you be respectful to someone even if you don’t particularly care for or agree with them? Resolving conflict peacefully is part of being respectful. How can we show respect even when we disagree with someone?
Welcome back! Please make sure you come with your ipad charged and ready to go!
Reunification Information
Please take a few minutes and review the attached information with your EPSD9 students. The goal of EPSD9 is to establish a district-wide understanding of this process so we are all prepared in the event of an emergency. Thank you!
YMCA After School Program Information
Join us for Back to School Night and our Annual Title 1 Presentation
Hillside Elementary School Mission Statement
Hillside Elementary School
Email: pattersondurhamj@eaglepnt.k12.or.us
Website: eaglepnt.k12.or.us/hes
Location: 185 East Main Street, Eagle Point, OR, USA
Phone: 541-830-1225
Facebook: facebook.com/hehusky