HES Weekly Update

We’re wrapping up our CMAS testing this week!

• 4th grade students will be taking the Social Studies test.

• 5th grade students will be taking the Science test.

• We’ll also be making up any tests that were missed last week.

We are so proud of the effort and determination our students have shown throughout testing. They’ve approached each day with a positive attitude, demonstrated great grit, and are truly showing what they know!

Thank you for your continued support in helping them do their best.

We’re excited for another season of Girls on the Run for our 3rd-5th grade girls! This program helps build confidence, teamwork, and healthy habits through running and engaging activities. Practices will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:45-5:15 PM. Please plan to pick up your child in the front of the school, next to the front office doors. We can’t wait to get started!

Board Game Club is going strong! This club is open to 4th - 5th grade students and will meet every Tuesday and Thursday (3:45-5:00).

Board Game Club is a fantastic opportunity for students to engage in fun, strategic games that promote critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Please contact Mr. Wilz for more information (iwilz@garfieldre2.net)

We’re excited to announce that our Scholastic Book Fair is happening next week! The library will be open for families to shop on Wednesday from 4:00–7:00 PM and Thursday from 4:00–6:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to build your home library and encourage a love of reading. There will be a wide selection of books for all ages and interests—we hope to see you there!

We’re excited to celebrate Literacy Day.

This special day is all about sharing our love for reading and great books. Our teachers will be dressing up as characters from their favorite stories and visiting different classrooms to read aloud.

We encourage students to join in the fun by dressing up as their favorite book character too! Costumes should be school-appropriate and comfortable enough for a day of learning and fun.

We can’t wait to see all the creativity and celebrate the magic of reading together!

Homework Club is available to every morning in the library, providing students with a quiet space and support to complete their homework before the school day begins. All students are welcomed.

Dear Parents,

Spring Pictures are coming! Attached is a PDF of our school’s SPRING Picture Day Flyer.

**Online ordering for SPRING photos ENDS at 7am DAY OF PICTURES!

The PDF is hyperlinked, click anywhere on either page and it will take you directly to the online ordering page.

You can also order online by going to www.mymjthomas.com and entering our school's event code. (Event Code: C96)

If you have any questions or concerns about pictures please call MJ Thomas Photo at 800-219-0199.

Our Girls on the Run participants will be practicing for their 5K run soon! This is a wonderful opportunity for the girls to experience the full 5K and for all of us to cheer them on as they reach this exciting milestone.

The practice run will take place at Highland, and we’d love to see parents join in the fun! If your child is participating, you’re welcome to:

• Run or walk alongside them, or

• Cheer from the sidelines and show your support.

Let’s help our girls feel proud, strong, and celebrated for all the hard work they’ve put in!

Our 2nd graders are heading to the Dinosaur Museum for a fun and educational field trip! 🦕 This is sure to be an exciting day full of discovery and adventure.

If you’re interested in volunteering or would like more information, please reach out to your child’s teacher or contact our front office.

We’re looking forward to a great day of learning and fun!

Our amazing teachers were treated to a much-needed caffeine wagon from The Well, and it was just the boost they deserved!

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors: Jesse Dalton State Farm, P&A Oil Services, HES PTAC, the Olivas Family, and Alltec. Your generous support means the world to us, and our coffee-loving teachers are truly appreciative!

Your contributions help us create a thriving community for our students. Thank you for making a difference!

Access AfterSchool’s BoostCamp is a full-day summer program for students entering grades 1-5 at Rifle Middle School. Camp runs June 16th - July 18th (closed July 3rd & 4th).

• Cost: $250 per child (includes meals & field trips)

• Discounts & Payment Plans: Use code "sibling5" for a sibling discount. [Scholarship Application]

• Registration is now open - Click the PDF below for more information.

BoostCamp provides a safe, supportive environment where students build skills, confidence, and connections with peers, mentors, and community leaders.

Don't miss out—save the date!

Please call the office no later than 3:15 PM for any after-school messages. This ensures we have enough time to deliver messages to students before dismissal.

Thank you for your cooperation!

First bell rings at 7:55 ~ Tardy Bell rings at 8:00*

Learning begins at 8:00*

Students who arrive after 8:00 must be signed in by a parent or guardian in the front office.

All visitors must have a valid ID and check in at the front office. This includes parents who walk students into the building and want to stay past the 8:00 bell.