Thank you to all the grandparents and special friends that made it to our Cookies with Santa holiday program. The kids did such an amazing job with all their performances, we were so proud of them!

We have been really focusing on how to make friends, how to take turns and share, to care about one another, and what it means to be a good friend.

It is crazy to think about something as simple a saying hello to a new friend on the playground can land you a new best friend- but this is something we have been talking to the kids about all over school, In the classrooms, in library, on the morning announcements- we are always reminding them that they never know when they are going to meet their new best friend, so make sure to say hi to everyone and include everyone. They have been practicing with people in their classroom just saying "Hi. My name is_______. Would you like to play?" or "Hi! What's your name? Want to swing/slide/play a game?" They were really very apprehensive of doing this at first... even when practicing with their classmates. Some of our most outgoing classes of kiddos hesitated to reach out to someone new! This gave Ms. Fraze, our librarian, an idea- and she challenged every single class the last 2 weeks to say hello to someone new in their bus line, out at recess, at breakfast or lunch, and even in their classroom- and they have been running to report to her the new friendships made and even walk into school with their new friends hand in hand down the hall on their way to their classrooms. Making friends is so important and being a good friend is even more important- so don't forget to be discussing this at home too. Ask your child if they made a new friend this week!

This week they went to France and made Yule Logs and hit up Italy this week! The kids are LOVING learning about different holiday traditions around the world!

Thank you for making our Book Fair amazing and creating memories that will last a lifetime! Our winter Book Fair was a great success! Thank you to all that sent money in for your child to shop and to all of you that volunteered your time to help out! There were SO MANY HAPPY kiddos and my heart was full seeing all the excitement the kiddos had over their new books! I also loved how many shopped for little brothers and sisters who were at home. They were so excited to take that perfect book they picked out for them home! Thank you all for making the book fair a great success!

~Ms. Fraze

We had a great night celebrating Margie Potter at the school board meeting on Thursday. She was recognized for her 38 1/2 years of teaching and serving children in the School City of Hobart! We are so blessed to have had such an amazing teacher and expert in SCOH and the ELC.

Winter is here, so please be sure to dress your children for the weather. We will continue to have outdoor recess as much as possible, but students will not be able to go out if they are not properly dressed for the weather. If you need any assistance with winter clothing please reach out to us at 219-942-7263!

Please return reindeer food orders and payments in an envelope with your child's name and teacher on it no later than Friday 12/8!

Have you ever wanted to work for Santa making gifts? Come to Santa's workshop on December 13th and we may even get a story time and gift from Santa. :) Click the image below to reserve your spot.

The School City of Hobart Building Brickies' goal is to strengthen families by empowering parents as their child’s first and best teachers. Every day, we advocate for families so every child-in every neighborhood-can thrive.

If your child isn't feeling well, please keep him or her at home. You must report the absence IN SKYWARD before 10:00AM. There is no need to call the school to let us know. If there are any questions about the absence, we will reach out to you.