Hillsdale Herald

Hello Hillsdale Families -

We have some exciting PTO events this month!

The Winter Carnival is TOMORROW! Saturday, March 15th, 11am to 3pm

• The Carnival is one of Hillsdale's favorite pastimes!!
• All-Inclusive - $5 per child ($20 max per family)
• Entrance fee includes unlimited games, craft, selfie-station, bounce house, face painting & one cake walk ticket.

Additional Tickets: $.50 Cake Walk | Raffle Tickets - $1 each, 12/$10, 25/$20 | Teacher Treasure Raffle Tickets - $3 each, 4/$10 | Bake Sale | Cotton Candy

Volunteers are also needed to run this amazing event. We cannot run this without the gracious efforts of those who are able to donate their time; even just an hour would be appreciated. And, it can be anyone from parents … to family members … to high school kids. Anyone in college? We bet they are looking for volunteer hours.

Essentially, we will welcome any help for any amount of time!!!!

General Help: sign up HERE

*Decorations - 2+ volunteers to decide on & set up decor
*Raffle & Front Door Ticket Sales - manage & sell tickets for the raffle basket / teacher treasure silent auction or sell tickets at entrance
*Overseeing & Running the Games - super great opportunity for middle school students
*Clean-up

Cake Walk Donations: sign up HERE

*Cake Walk Donations - a great “I want to help contribute, but cannot be there in person” opportunity i.e. cake, cookies, cupcakes, etc.

Green Bash - Friday March 21st, 6pm-10pm

The Mezzanine at Teca Bar & Restaurant

New news, if you didn't know. Green Bash 2025 new & improved theme is to ... not have a theme. That's right - you can now hang with your friends for fun, drinks & food while being comfortable, casual & stylish. Enjoy supporting our Hillsdale community ... try your hand at amazing raffles, 50/50 & the always coveted silent auction.

Also, babysitting is available at the Oscar Lasko Center; details are provided in the confirmation email you receive after purchasing your tickets to Green Bash.

Website:

https://www.hillsdalehuskies.com/greenbash2025.html

Please see info on the West Goshen Police Skate-a-Rama and Summer Camp opportunities below.

Reminder to parents of 4th and 5th graders - there is Track Meet info below.

Dear Families, Students, and Staff,

I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to all of you. It has been an honor and a privilege to work with such wonderful families, inspiring students, and dedicated colleagues. Each of you has made a lasting impact on my time at Hillsdale and I will always cherish the memories I have experienced here.

To the students, thank you for your hard work, enthusiasm, and the joy you brought to each day. Watching you grow, learn, and succeed has been incredibly rewarding, and I am so proud of all you've achieved. I will miss you tremendously.

To the families, thank you for your unwavering support and collaboration. Your trust and partnership have been invaluable. I appreciate the opportunity to have worked alongside you to help your children thrive.

To my fellow staff members, I am so grateful for the camaraderie, support, and teamwork we've shared. Together, we've built something special, and I will forever value the connections we've made and the positive impact we've had on our community.

While I will miss working with all of you, I am excited for the next chapter and will carry the lessons and experiences from this time with me. I wish you all continued success, happiness, and fulfillment in the future.

Warmest regards,

Mrs. Taggart

My name is Brooke Espenshade and I am so excited to be joining the Hillsdale team! I am a WCASD alum! - I went to Mary C. Howse, Peirce, and Henderson. I graduated from Dickinson College in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Business Management with minors in Economics and Spanish. At Dickinson, I played softball and was heavily involved in the student athlete advisory committee. I also work at Henderson High School as a game worker for the athletic department. I love spending time with my family & friends, going to sports games (go Philly teams!), and watching Netflix in my free time. I am looking forward to working with the entire Hillsdale community!

Beginning the week of March 31st, exterior construction will begin at the back of our building to build a new stairwell outside rooms 109 and 309.

This project will impact several areas:

• Updated Cafeteria to Playground Route
• Updated Emergency Evacuation Route:
• Dismissal (Walkers and Pickups): Expect new dismissal procedures.
• Parking Changes: There will be no parking along the tree line by the loading dock and limited parking on the far side of the main lot due to construction trailers.
• Relocations: The PTO shed and maintenance container in the back will be moved to another spot on our campus.
• Dumpster Arrival: A dumpster will be delivered late April or early May.

Additionally, you may notice movement in the fields behind the building as we prepare for the upcoming addition. Trucks, trailers, and equipment will be part of our routine moving forward.

Please note: We will still hold Planting Day on April 11th, and garden access will remain available until the end of the school year.

3/15 - PTO Carnival 11a-3p

3/18 - Kindness Assembly

3/19 - No School - Teacher Inservice

3/20 - PTO meeting - Instructional Technology presentation

3/21 - PTO Green Bash

3/28 - 4th gr trip

3/31 - No School - Eid al Fitr

April

4/4 - 5th grade Basketball Game vs. Teachers

4/8 - 5th gr Band & 4th-5th Strings Concert 7pm

4/10 - Beginner Band and Chorus Concert 7pm

4/16 - K trip to Tyler Arboretum

4/17 - 4/21 - No School - Spring Break

Please note that each child is permitted 5 Family Vacation Days each school year.

Calling all 4th & 5th grade parents /guardians! We are excited to announce that our annual fourth & fifth grade district-wide track meet will be held in May. Our students will enjoy a day at the WCU Farrell Stadium track participating in friendly competitions with other WCASD elementary schools. WE WILL NEED YOUR HELP!!! The success of the track meets relies heavily on parent/guardian volunteers. YOU WILL NEED YOUR CLEARANCES. You can visit this link- CLEARANCE INFORMATION WCASD for information about obtaining your clearances. We suggest you apply for your clearances now as they sometimes take a bit of time to get back.

SAVE THE DATE- Please consider helping your child’s school out the day of their track meet found below. More information will come with specific times & event responsibilities. This is a school field trip held during school time hours.

· May 13, 2025 (rain date – 5/15): East Goshen, Hillsdale, Greystone, Glen Acres, & Westtown Thornbury

· May 14, 2025 (rain date – 5/16): East Bradford, Penn Wood, Starkweather, Exton, Fern Hill, Mary C. Howse

Please see K/1 Lunch Duty and K-5 Gaga Pit links below.

With our new Flex Library Schedule, we will no longer be using a sign up link. If you are interested in volunteering in the library, please contact Ms. Szczesny directly at aszczesny@wcasd.net.

If you would like to volunteer in our school this year, please understand the following:

1) Volunteers must have clearances.

2) Younger siblings are not permitted at school while you volunteer.

3) Volunteers are held to the same confidentiality standards as any WCASD employee.

4) While you may see and interact with your child when you are volunteering, you are here to assist all children.

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Email: pmerten@wcasd.net
Website: https://www.wcasd.net/Domain/602
Location: 725 West Market Street, West Chester, PA, USA
Phone: 484-266-2001
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