Hollywood Hill Happenings

Hello Hollywood Hill Families,

Supporting our School-Wide PBIS System

We believe in order to meet school-wide behavior standards, students must have a strong understanding of the expectations and what they look like in practice. As a school focused on using Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), we strive to teach, model, cue, and reinforce appropriate behavior in all settings.

To support these efforts we began video Monday Morning Announcements at the end of April to positively reinforce the actions we want students to utilize to show their Star SHINE. Here at Hollywood Hill, this means to:

SHOW

OTHERS YOUR

INDIVIDUAL

POTENTIAL

EVERYDAY

The Monday Morning Announcements include student voice and representation as we review our school-wide expectations, demonstrate our school-wide focus of the week, show progress within our positive reinforcement system through Star Tickets, listen to strategies from our counselor that support students to following expectations, and share student events for the week ahead. Our first school-wide focus was safety on the walkways by walking and keeping hands, feet, and objects to ourself. As a result of students earning Star Tickets from staff and our morning monitors for demonstrating this behavior, students will each receive a popsicle during lunch recess this Friday.

You can support these efforts at home by emphasizing the ways that students are showing their SHINE beyond the classroom as students give their best efforts when engaging in after school activities, when taking on challenges, in trying something new, and sharing kindness at home and around the community. Thank you for your partnership in helping our students understand their capabilities!

New Playground Update

The feedback from students, staff, and families was used to update the plans for our new playground installation. YOU CAN USE THIS LINK TO VIEW A FLYBY PERSPECTIVE OF THESE PLANS.

Kind Regards,

Kate Eicher, Principal

Hollywood Hill Elementary

~ A Place Where Every Star Shines!

• 5/30: 4th/5th Grade World Music Concert - 6:30 pm in the Gym
• 5/31: 4th/5th Grade Field Trip to Museum of Flight
• 6/6: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Bellevue Botanical Gardens
• 6/7: PTA Donuts with Grown Ups - 9:15-9:50 am
• 6/7: Wark Class Field Trip to Burke Museum

HHE World Music Concert

WHO: 4th & 5th graders (including the 5th grade band, orchestra and marimba band)

WHEN: THURSDAY, May 30th at 6:30 p.m. (call time: 6:15)

WHERE: HHE Gym

Please make arrangements with any sports or other activities to help make sure you child is

able to attend. All roles are important!

JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE FROM OUR TALENTED FOURTH AND FIFTH GRADE MUSICIANS!!

Questions? Email Ms. Lin: ylin@nsd.org

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Our school health room is in need of spare clothing, specifically:

• Small and medium-sized girl's pants or leggings
• Small and medium-sized boy's pants or sweatpants
• New underwear - small, medium and large for both girls and boys

These items are essential for students who may need a quick change during the school day. If you have any gently used clothing that your children have outgrown, please consider donating them to the health room. Your generosity helps ensure that all our students are comfortable and ready to learn. Thank you for your support!

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great day!

Darleene Matheson, RN

School Nurse

Care Team Liaison and Emergency Prep Coordinator

Hollywood Hill Elementary School

Email: dmatheson@nsd.org

The safety and security of all students remains one of our top priorities. Every month we have a drill. This month the emergency drill is Lockdown/Active Threat. This will take place on Wednesday, May 29th at 1:30pm (This is updated from our last newsletter). Below is the drill information.

HOLLYWOOD HILL LOCKDOWN/ACTIVE THREAT DRILL

Purpose

Lockdown is only used when there is an armed intruder on campus or law enforcement instructs us to go into Lockdown due to policy activity in the area. If the school is placed in Lockdown, staff and students will hear: “Lockdown, Lockdown, we are now in Lockdown.” You may hear more descriptive language if they know where the intruder is and what direction they are heading. Remember at Hollywood Hill the library is on the north side of the school.

Staff/Student Involvement

All staff and students and visitors

Lockdown/Drill

· If not in a classroom, students/staff/guests should go directly to the nearest safe location.

· Students at recess need to listen to the recess teachers. They will play the siren from the megaphone. Students will go to the nearest recess teacher. They will give them direction.

· Staff should check hallways and bring anyone in the immediate area into their classroom before locking the door.

· Lock classroom doors and windows and pull shades down immediately. Cover all door glass.

· Keep students away from doors and windows.

· Students should be scattered around the room, not grouped together in one place. They should be hiding.

· Turn off lights!

· Stay quiet!

· Silence cell phones.

· Maintain a calm environment by remaining calm yourself and reassuring students that everything possible is being done to return the situation to normal.

· Remain in secured classrooms until notified.

Post-Drill

Open blinds and doors to normal position.

PTA activities are not sponsored nor endorsed by the Northshore School District or any of its schools. The District assumes no responsibility for the conduct during or the safety of the activities. Northshore School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action, claim, or petition filed in any court of administrative tribunal arising out of distribution of these materials including attorney's fees and judgement or awards.

Hello Stars!

A very special Thank You to our volunteer Art Docent Chair, Ariana Levin, for helping organize and coordinate all three Art Walks & Music concerts.

But wait, there's more! 🍩 Don't miss out on our special "Donuts with Grownups" event on Friday, June 7! It's a perfect opportunity to indulge in some sweet treats while connecting with other parents and guardians.

🌞 Field Day Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Field Day has been rescheduled to June 24th. Get ready for a day packed with fun activities and outdoor adventures!

🎓 And let's not forget our fabulous 5th graders! They're gearing up for their celebrations, so let's show them all the love and support they deserve as they embark on this exciting new chapter. Please volunteer for the picnic at Cottage Lake if you can!

Stay tuned for more updates and let's make these final school moments memorable! 🎈

Rachel

president@hhillpta.org

• Art Docent Shelves: We are looking for a volunteer to help us build some shelves for storing all our Art Docent Supplies. Please reach out to: Sarah Nelson events@hhillpta.org

• Food Drive: Extra items to donate. We had a very successful food drive and some items we are not able to keep so we would like to share these with a local food shelter. We need 1 volunteer to pick up and deliver the items. Please email Rachel president@hhillpta.org

• 5th Grade Picnic: Details and sign up here SIGN UP LINK

• Field Day: Details and sign up here

• One or two pieces of your 4th or 5th grade student's art will be on display beginning at 5:45pm

• Students will need to report to the Music Room to get ready for their musical at 6:15pm

• The musical will begin at 6:30pm

• All 4th & 5th grade families are invited - we hope to see you there!




Questions: Ariana Levin at artdocent@hhillpta.org

Each year our PTA gives out recognition awards to those who have given exemplary volunteer service in our school community. This is an excellent way to honor PTA members—both parents and staff—for their contribution and dedication to this association and this school. We are looking for nominations for the Golden Acorn Award, Outstanding Educator and Outstanding Advocate. Please submit nominations by May 31, 2024.

• GOLDEN ACORN AWARD - presented to an individual who goes beyond the normal expectations of their job to make the learning environment fun, beneficial and challenging.

• OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD - presented to an individual who goes beyond the normal expectations of their job to make the learning environment fun, beneficial and challenging.

• OUTSTANDING ADVOCATE AWARD - honors an individual for their continued and dedicated service to ALL children and who demonstrated a commitment to helping create strong policies relating to the health, welfare, safety and education of children and youth.

Nominate someone you feel is deserving of such an award!

Join us for a delightful morning treat at our "Donuts with Grownups" event! Bring your favorite grownup and enjoy some delicious donuts while mingling with other families in our school community. It's a great way to start the day with sweet treats and even sweeter company!

Date: June 7th
Time: 9:15am-9:50am
Location: Gym

We can't wait to see you there!

Join us for our final PTA General Membership Meeting of the school year! This important gathering will include:

• Voting on new board members

• Discussing the 2025 school calendar

• Reviewing the 2025 budget

• Sharing key updates and plans for the next school year

Your participation is crucial in shaping our school's future. We look forward to your input and support!

🗓️ Date: June 11th

⏰ Time: 6:30-8:00pm

📍 Location: School Library & Hybrid

It’s almost time for the traditional HHE 5th Grade Picnic @ Cottage Lake Park and many volunteers are needed to help make this a memorable day for our 5th graders!

You don’t have to be a 5th grade parent/guardian to volunteer! In fact, we’d LOVE some 3rd & 4th grade parents/guardians to help so they can see what to do in coming years (but we’ll take any volunteers really, as long as you’ve completed the NSD Level II Volunteer Clearance at https://secure.safevisitor.io/Safe/Volunteer/northshore/level2).

Please take a look at this SIGN UP LINK to see if you are available to help. Thank you for your consideration.

Our beloved Field Day event is just around the corner! Please mark your calendars for a day full of fun activities, friendly competition, and team spirit for our HHE students.

• Please consider signing up to volunteer here!

• Timing:

• 3-5 Grade: 9:40 - 11:40am

• K-2 & 2/3 split: 1:30 - 3:40pm

Questions: Chelsea Farmer @ specialneedsrep@hhillpta.org

And a HUGE thank you to our generous sponsors who have contributed to our "grade-color" items our students will receive on event day!

• Presenting Sponsors: Hollywood Hill PTA & Compass | Aishwarya Sriraj

• Supporting Sponsors: Master Kims Tae Kwon Do & Premier Events

• Co-Sponsor: Grousemont Property

Go Stars!

• May 30: 4th & 5th Art Walk & Musical Concert

• May 31: PTA Recognition Award Nominations Due

• June 7: Donuts with Grownups

• June 11: PTA Membership Meeting

• June 20: 5th Grade Picnic at Cottage Lake Park

• June 21: 5th Grade Ceremony

• June 24: Field Day