HIDDEN SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
MARCH 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 4th-8th Read Across America Week
March 15th Early Release
March 17th St. Patrick's Day
March 18th-22nd Spring Break
March 22nd Steelheads Night
March 27th Group and Spring individual Photos
Counselors Corner
Hello Parents & Caregivers. I can't believe that it's almost Spring! This past month we have been talking about using technology safely in our counseling lessons. The younger students have learned about not sharing personal information with people they don't know on the internet, like their full name, age, address, photo, and school. The older students and I have been discussing safety online but also cyberbullying. As you know, technology has changed the landscape for young people in ways that people from their parents' generation can't even imagine. I don't know about you, but I am sure glad the photo albums documenting my teens are safely gathering dust in my basement.
I see the whole gamut of ages and access to cell phones at Hidden Springs and I dread making that decision for my own kids in the coming years. Unfortunately, there are no handbooks to help us guide those decisions, but here are a few tips that might be helpful for you and your child.
- Check your kid’s devices. This includes reading texts and direct messages. All parents will need to make their own judgment of what is right for their child, but having open, two-way conversations about children’s online activity will help inform you to set the right frequency for your family.
- Download tracking software. Technology allows for safe exploration with the notification to a parent when potentially dangerous activity is taking place. These apps will give parents peace of mind.
- Communicate with your kids. Ask your children who they are playing with or talking to online, and have them show you their favorite apps and games. If you take the time to show an interest, you will learn exactly what your child is doing online. Source: Child Rescue Coalition
Katie Wickman, School Counselor
Upcoming Library Events
March 4th-8th is Read Across America Week with a fun theme for each day.
4th- 6th Graders we have a guest Reader/Author Kate DiCamillo
Wednesday March 6th at 12:00 pm in the gym! Bring your lunch if you would like to participate.
PFA UPDATES
Steelheads fundraiser night Friday, March 22nd (the Friday during Spring Break). Families can follow the link on the flyer to purchase tickets, which include a hot dog, chips, and a Pepsi beverage.
Also, the lottery for STEM Club is still open. Families can follow this link to sign up:
https://forms.gle/7fCP31q3qVAyxEvy7
Order yearbooks here:
https://forms.gle/CYT64LJAG4yA8Mq58
We need your help…. We are needing to assemble a team to plan and implement this years Boosterthon Fun Run which will be held on April 26. Please reach out if you would like to be a part of this fun event and if you would like more information.
Stay Connected
Email - pfa.hses@gmail.com
Website - https://hiddenspringselementarypfa.wordpress.com
Facebook - Hidden Springs Elementary School PFA
Instagram - @hses_pfa
Art Program - Rebecca Shucart and Jennie Hurley - jhurley73@yahoo.com
Student Enrichment and STEM - Mary Rose Standlee - maryrose749@gmail.com
Show Your Cougar Pride Every Friday students that wear their HSES Spirit Wear have an opportunity to earn tickets for a monthly prize drawing.
5th and 6th Grade Track
5th and 6th Grade Track begins March 25th! Practices will be held Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 3:30-4:30.
March
25 First Day of Track Practice
April
4 Tri-Meet
8 Tri-Meet
10 Tri-Meet
15 Regionals: Boise and Capital Quadrants(held @ high schools).
Both have a 5 pm start time.
16 Regionals: Timberline and Borah Quadrants (held @ high schools)
Both have a 4:30 pm start time.
22 District I (Timberline/Capital) @East Jr. High @ 5:00 pm
23 District II (Borah/Boise) @East Jr. High @ 5:00 pm
April
29 City Championships @East Jr. (TBD)
Camp Invention is coming to Boise Schools! If your child loves hands-on innovation STEM inventions, this camp is for you! Choose one of the following locations and dates:
Sage International School - July 8 - 12
Liberty Elementary - July 15 - 19
Location TBD - July 22 - 26
White Pine Elementary - July 29 - Aug. 2
Use the link below to register soon!
New Bussing App
If your child/ren ride the bus this is a new app regarding bussing information.