
Husky E-News
February 16, 2025
From the Principal
Hillendale families,
I hope you are having a great Presidents' Day Weekend! With Valentine's Day and a Super Bowl Championship behind us, our school community will turn its attention towards our annual 5th Grade Oldies Dance & Lip Sync Assembly next week on Friday, February 28th!
This past week was Random Acts of Kindness Week. Ask your huskies if they spotted a surprise, kind message from a snowman outside last week!
Registration for our Spring session of our Elementary Student Activities program will open up at 10 AM on Friday, February 28th. Program descriptions and details will be posted on our website on February 25th. The Spring session is our final session of the year. I hope you and your children have enjoyed these special opportunities with our incredible staff members!
As a reminder, school will be closed tomorrow, Monday - February 17th.
Have a great week!
Josh Leight
Hillendale Elementary Principal
Hillendale Updates
Harlem Wizards vs. UCFSD!
Read Across America Spirit Week
Student Wellness Day @ HES
We are thrilled to announce the return of Hillendale’s Student Wellness Day scheduled on Friday, April 4th! In alignment with UCFSD’s Wellness Standards and 7 Dimensions of Wellness, Hillendale students will enjoy a day centered around physical, mental, social & environmental health - true trademarks of what makes Hillendale such a special place. What also makes Hillendale a special place is you! If you’re interested in running 25 minute sessions for our students on this day, please complete this Google Form. In the past we’ve had great parent-led wellness sessions on breath work, yoga, and art! Not sure if what you have to offer aligns? Please reach out to Mrs. Callinan!
From the PTO
Calendar
February
17 - School Closed
19 - Bagged Lunch Continues (every Wednesday for 6 weeks 2/5-3/19)
20 - 5th Grade Lip Sync Try-Outs (4pm-5:30pm)
25 - Snow Date: 5th Grade Lip Sync Try-Outs (4pm-5:30pm)
28 - 5th Grade Oldies Dance
28 - "Wear Jeans for Rare Genes" Day
Share Your Pictures for the Yearbook
Please share your pictures from any of the below events to help our yearbook committee!
Bagged Lunch Program
The Bagged Lunch program runs every Wednesday for 6 weeks 2/5-3/19. Students will decorate and fill 80 lunches for those in need in our community each week. Sign up to help our students spread joy and feed friends!
Volunteer Opportunities
🐾 *NEW DATES ADDED* Library Class Volunteer
After the initial trial period, NEW DATES have been added for grades 3-5 only. We kindly ask that you initially chose only one library date per child. Once everyone has had a chance to sign up - after January 2nd - we encourage you to check back and signup for more if slots are available.
Volunteers will help to check books in/out and shelve returned books during your 3rd-5th grade child's library class.
Send any concerns or issues to Janette Grieb at janettepgrieb@gmail.com
Ongoing PTO Fundraisers
Got Sneakers?
Boxtops for Education
Spirit Wear
In stock spirit wear (limited quantity/size) is available for order on square (orders will be delivered to your child's classroom). Shop Here
Focus Committee Rep
FOCUS is a committee in the Unionville Chadds Ford School District, organized by parents in collaboration with UCF District administration. FOCUS provides information and education to parents and the community through seminars, workshops, webinars, and posted resources. For more information, please see district website. If you would like to join this committee as the HIllendale representative, please email heptopresident@gmail.com
Peach Jar School & Community Flyers
Helpful Links
Questions or comments for the PTO? Email us at HESPTO@ucfsd.net