Husky E-News

Hillendale families,

I hope your children had a terrific second week of school! Thank you for your time and attention last week during our annual Back to School Night.

HES will participate in a Lockdown Drill on Tuesday, September 10th in partnership with the PA State Police. Please review more details about the Standard Response Protocol and Lockdowns below.

As we look forward to week three, please take special note of our section below about Elementary Student Activities, exciting new before and after school programming for our huskies beginning later this September! Extremely limited spots still remain for the fall session. See more details below and visit this site to learn more about Hillendale specific offerings this fall including Pickle Ball, Graphic Design, Running Club & Community Service Club!

Have a great week!

Joshua Leight

Hillendale Elementary Principal

HES and UCFSD will continue to utilize the Standard Response Protocol from the I Love U Guys Foundation for Crisis Preparedness this school year.

The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is based on an all-hazards approach as opposed to individual scenarios. Like the Incident Command System (ICS), SRP utilizes clear common language while allowing for flexibility in protocol. The premise is simple - there are five specific actions that can be performed during an incident. When communicating these, the action is labeled with a “Term of Art” and is then followed by a “Directive.” Execution of the action is performed by active participants, including students, staff, teachers and first responders. The SRP is based on the following actions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter.

Please review this Parent Guide to begin the school year. We will conduct a "Lockdown" Drill as a school community on Tuesday, 9/10 in partnership with the PA State Police.

September

16-20 - Start with Hello week

25 - Husky Hayride at Ramsey Farm - 6:00-8:00pm (see flyer)

October

3 - School closed

7-11 - Book Fair

11 - Donuts with Grownups (8:00-8:50am)

17 - Picture Day

28-31 - Spirit Week

31 - Halloween Parade (9:30am)

Donate Here

Buy your Tickets Here

Last call for orders from our new spirit wear store. Tomorrow September 9th, is the last day for orders. Orders will be delivered to classrooms approximately 2 weeks after the store closes.

Shop Spirit Wear Here

Spirit wear that the PTO already has in in stock (limited quantities/sizes) is available for order on square (orders will be delivered to your child's classroom). Some SALE items still available for a great deal! Shop Here: https://hillendale.square.site

The Hillendale PTO would love to have you as a parent volunteer. We have many opportunities for you to choose from to contribute. Whether you have a few hours per year or a few hours per month you are important to us. Investing and giving back to your child’s school is such a great way to invest in our youth. Come join us and help make memories.

All Hillendale families are automatically members of the PTO and we encourage you to take an active role in your child's experience. There are over 30 committees that need your help and support. If you're interested in volunteering, please complete the PTO Volunteer Form Here.

Clearances are required for some volunteer positions. Click here to find information on obtaining clearances.

Questions or comments for the PTO? Email us at HESPTO@ucfsd.net