The HillTop Times October 2023
"We Believe...Success for ALL!"
From Principal Adams
September was an exciting month celebrating our amazing grandparents, reinforcing the power of being a genius by singing our new anthem school wide several times per week, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a spirit week, and engaging parents with expectations and goals for this year during our annual Open House event. We look forward to October being just as exciting! We look to the start of a new grading period, fall break, picture day, and parent-teacher conferences.
Daily, on-time attendance continues to be a priority for our Eagles. There are protocols that have been established for students who are absent due to COVID to include students getting credit for attendance if they complete their work packet on the arranged date it is due following their return. As with other illnesses, a parent or doctor's note is necessary for the absence becoming unexcused.
As always, I appreciate your partnership and support of our Eagles. If you have any questions, concerns, feedback, or suggestions feel free to contact me at shannon.adams@richlandone.org or 803-783-5545.
Upcoming Events
- Saturday, October 7th - Flu Shot Clinic @ Lower Richland HS, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
- Friday, October 13th - Pink Out Day (Let's go all out wearing pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness!)
- Wednesday, October 18th - End of 1st Quarter
- Thursday, October 19th - Teacher Workday (no school for students)
- Friday, October 20th - Fall Break (no school for students and staff)
- Wednesday, October 25th - Fall Picture Day
- Thursday, October 26th - 1st Quarter Report Cards distributed
- Friday, October 27th - Early Dismissal @ 11:00 a.m. (parent-teacher conferences)
- Wednesday, November 1st - 1st Quarter Awards Assemblies (8:00 a.m. - KG & 1st; 9:00 a.m. - 2nd & 3rd; 10:00 a.m. - 4th & 5th)
Note: Click the calendar image to access the 23-24 Richland One District Calendar.
Way to go Horrell Hill Eagles!!!
Horrell Hill ES is one of 781 schools nationwide to earn an award from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation for the 2022-2023 school year. We are one of 48 schools in Richland One. This recognition honors schools' dedication to supporting the health and well-being of students, staff, and families. Way to go, Eagles! And a special thank you to Coach Hamilton for serving as our physical education teacher and always reminding us of the importance of physical fitness.
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Car Rider Procedures
All car riders are to be dropped off in the car rider lane on Eagle Road from 7:00 - 7:30 a.m. Cars should travel through the car lane and students should only be released under the awning where staff members are on duty. Students do not need to wait for staff member to open the car door. Car riders are not allowed to be dropped off in the bus lane prior to 7:30 a.m. Students are considered 'Tardy' and must be signed in at the front office if they enter the building after 7:30 a.m. Bringing your child to school in the car rider line in the earlier part of this time frame will ensure they are in the building before 7:30 a.m.
In the afternoons, car riders are to be picked up in the car rider lane. Staff members will begin calling for students promptly at 2:30 p.m. (11:00 a.m. on half days). Cars should loop around Grammar Road to Horrell Hill Road and proceed to the car lane on Eagle Road. Students will not be released to individuals that walk up to the door.
To ensure the safety of our students, we sincerely ask that you adhere to the above procedures. Please do not drop off or ask students to meet you in an undesignated area.
**NOTE: Breakfast is served in the cafeteria from 7:00 - 7:30 a.m. If students are eating breakfast at school, please ensure that they arrive prior to 7:30 a.m. with ample time to eat. After this time, students will be able to get a 'grab and go' breakfast and report to class as the instructional day begins promptly at 7:30 a.m.
Dismissal Changes/Early Dismissal
If you would like to change how your child gets home, you must communicate that change in writing by 11:00 a.m. We cannot accept dismissal changes by phone. No dismissal changes will be honored after this time as it can not be assured that the change request has been received. Please communicate dismissal changes in writing using one of the following methods:
- Send in a signed note with your child
- Use Class Dojo to send a message to the teacher
- Email the teacher
Remember that our teachers are engaged in learning with children 95% of the day. Therefore, please communicate any change as early as possible and request confirmation.
Early Dismissal ends at 2:00 p.m. daily. At this time, classes are already preparing students for dismissal. No students will be dismissed after this time and will be routed to their normal way of transportation.
Attendance
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Richland One parents are invited and encouraged to share their input with local officials to help bridge resources in the community and address "food desert" areas. Twenty-five people can participate in each of the Columbia Food Gatherings. Attendees will receive fresh local produce. The next session will be held Monday, October 2 at 6 p.m. at Richland Library Southeast (7421 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia 29209). The Food Gatherings are sponsored by the Columbia Food Policy Committee and Wholespire Richland County.
The City of Columbia is accepting applications for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards. Applications are available at https://parksandrec.columbiasc.gov/ or at the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department, 1111 Recreation Drive. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, December 1, 2023.
Miscellaneous Files and Forms
Stay Connected!
Email: shannon.adams@richlandone.org
Website: https://www.richlandone.org/Domain/20
Location: 517 Horrell Hill Road, Hopkins, SC, USA
Phone: (803) 783-5545
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hhes517
Twitter: @HHESEagles