Hillside Family Newsletter

Dear Families,

As we enter this festive season, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to all who attended parent-teacher conferences. Your partnership is invaluable in supporting student success, and we are grateful for your ongoing involvement.

With colder weather here, please remember to send your child to school dressed for the season. Jackets are essential for outdoor play, and if your family is in need of one, please don’t hesitate to reach out—our office has jackets available to ensure every student stays warm.

From all of us here at Hillside, we wish you a holiday season filled with joy, love, and special moments with those you hold dear.

Warm regards,
Jen Durham
Principal

Items in the Lost and Found will be donated to charity on December 6th.

Have you seen our new website with up to date information, events and our up to date breakfast and lunch menu? Please go check it out at eaglepnt.k12.or.us/hes.

December 2nd-5th Dental Sealant Clinic

December 5th: PTO 5:00 PM Library

December 16th-20th Spirit Week

December 19th Kindergarten Christmas Program 5:00-7:00 PM

December 20th All School Student Of the Month Assembly 9:30 AM

December 23rd-January 3rd Winter Break

Our goal for family conference attendance is to meet with 100% our families by either phone or in person. If you have not yet met with your student's teacher, please reach out to either the teacher or the office to set up at time that best works for you.

Dear Parents,

This is just a friendly reminder that students need to come to school properly dressed for the weather. Students should wear a jacket, closed toe shoes and consider bringing a a hat and gloves when very cold. We go outside to play even when it is cold.

Do you struggle with meeting homework reading requirements? I’m thrilled to invite your child to join our Virtual Storytime, held on Wednesdays 7:20–7:35 p.m. on(stream.meet.google.com/stream/3758faaa-7dab-41d8-8298-0dfd908b32ad

link also available in the school calendar). Currently, this meeting is only available via students email and on school devices. This short, fun reading session will help build reading skills, support homework habits, and settle into a calming bedtime routine—hope to see your child there!

The following students and staff were recognized at a recent assembly for their outstanding work by our EPSD9 School Board

Words from Hillside Elementary:

Hadley Horn

Hadley always comes to school with a positive attitude and gives 110% on her work. She is willing to help with anything, from cleaning desks for students to filing papers that need to be sent home. Hadley is friends with everyone and makes an effort to ensure others feel welcome. She pushes herself to complete her MyPath assignments each week. She is often one of the first to settle down at any signal I use and models positive behaviors for her peers.

Lyla Yazzolino

Lyla, a fifth grader, exemplifies leadership. She stays on task, consistently follows the 3B's (Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Ready), helps others, including adults, and often sacrifices her free time to assist with tasks. With her kind heart, she brings sunshine to everyone's day. Last year, she made significant strides in her reading skills, discovering and following through on book series she loved. Additionally, she is a creative writer and enjoys art.

Sheila Dodenhoff

Sheila Dodenhoff, an instructional assistant in MAPS 2, exemplifies dedication and compassion in her classroom. She builds meaningful relationships with both students and staff, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. Her unwavering commitment to meeting each student's unique needs and delivering consistent, high-quality instruction showcases her deep passion for education and her heartfelt dedication to nurturing lifelong learners. Sheila is truly a deserving candidate for recognition by the School Board.

Margaret Boyes

Margaret Boyes is a remarkable speech-language pathologist whose expertise is evident in every aspect of her work. She celebrates and supports the growth of each student with skill and care. Her dedication to fostering progress in her students, combined with her collaborative spirit and excellence as a team member, makes her an invaluable asset to our school community and a truly deserving recipient of School Board recognition.

Join our PTO Thursday, December 5th from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Hillside Library. We look forward to seeing you there! Pizza dinner is provided at every meeting. This month children with participate in a Holiday activity too! PTO members support special events like Walk-A-Thon and are permitted entrance during the event.

December 2024

Our Husky scholars are doing so well practicing respect, responsibility, and gratitude! During the month of December, our character trait is empathy. We will focus on learning how to describe how we feel, understanding what others are feeling, and listening to others. We would encourage our families to practice this trait at home too!

Empathy: understanding and connecting to other people’s feelings.

Think About It

Here are some questions to ask your child at home or talk about as a family:

K-2 How do you know what you are feeling? How can you tell how someone else is feeling? How do you show empathy to your friends when they are sad?

3-5 What is a conflict you have had with someone? How could you respond to that situation with empathy? What is the difference between sympathy and empathy?

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Start 8:30 am

End 3:15 pm

*Doors open at 8:05am for breakfast in the cafeteria. There is no supervision before 8:05am. First bell rings at 8:30 am. Late bell rings at 8:35 am.

If your student will be absent for the day, please call our office at 541-830-1225 or email islasg@eaglepnt.k12.or.us. Thank you for helping to keep our school healthy by keeping students home when they are sick.

Pad Protection Plan is $25 per student. It may be paid through ParentVue or by sending check or cash to school with your scholar. We highly recommend this protection plan. You never know when an accident is going to happen. If you have not paid the insurance then you will be responsible for the cost to fix or replace the iPad.

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Email: pattersondurhamj@eaglepnt.k12.or.us
Website: eaglepnt.k12.or.us/hes
Location: 185 East Main Street, Eagle Point, OR, USA
Phone: 541-830-1225
Facebook: facebook.com/hehusky