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Husky E-News
September 24, 2023
From the Principal
Hillendale families,
I hope you are enjoying the long weekend regardless of our rainy weather!
Although the official sign up date has closed, we still have room for a few more Hillendale students to join us during the UCF Centennial Parade on 10/6. We would really love to have as many huskies marching as we are allowed! If your children are interested in joining, please complete this form ASAP (Tuesday at the latest). Read more about the opportunity within the form description or feel free to email me with any questions you might have!
As I know work and personal schedules are busy, I wanted to get on your calendars far in advance that we will have our annual Halloween Parade at Hillendale on 10/31 at 10:30 AM. All grades will participate simultaneously and all families are welcome to attend. More details will follow in a separate communication soon.
I hope that you all have fun at Ramsey's Farm this Thursday evening for our annual Husky Hayride!
As a reminder, school is closed tomorrow, September 25th.
Have a great week!
Joshua Leight
Hillendale Elementary Principal
Hillendale Updates
Start With Hello Week at Hillendale
Running Club Returns!
UCF Centennial Parade & Early Dismissal on 10/6
As part of Unionville-Chadds Ford’s Centennial Celebration, UCF is pleased to invite all families, staff and community members to our Centennial Parade on Friday, October 6 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In an effort to provide an easier transition for students and families wishing to attend the parade, we will have an early dismissal on Friday, October 6, 2023. Please see the dismissal schedule below:
1st - 5th Early Dismissal Time: 2:30 p.m.
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Modified Kindergarten Schedule:
- AM K: 9:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.
- PM K: 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m
For more information, including the parade route, parking and what to expect visit ucfsd.org/about/centennial/parade.
Standard Response Protocol & Emergency Preparedness
Throughout the beginning of the school year you may have heard the term "Secure" used several times to describe our district's status as it relates to emergency preparedness. Last school year, UCF adopted the Standard Response Protocol in all our schools. Staff have been trained and continue to learn more about SRP as it relates to best practices across age levels. Attached is a parent guide to SRP. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions you might have. Thank you!
From the PTO
Calendar
September
25 - School Closed
28 - Family Fun Husky Hayride 6pm-8pm (see flyer)
30 - Deadline to enter Husky Hustle T-shirt Design (see flyer)
October
2-6 - Book Fair (see flyer)
2-6 - District Wide Sprit Week
- 10/2 - USA Day
- 10/3 - Movie Theme
- 10/4 - Blue & Gold
- 10/5 - Zoom Day *formal top, informal bottom - think a dress shirt + PJs
- 10/6 - HES Colors
6 - Donuts with Grownups 8:00-8:50am (see flyer)
6 - Centennial Parade
12 - Picture Day
30-Nov 3 - Spirit Week
31 - Halloween Parade
Don't Miss Out!! One of the best nights of the year!
Husky Hustle - T-shirt Design Contest
DEADLINE FOR T-SHIRT DESIGN SUBMISSIONS IS SEPT.30!!
Print out the contest form and turn it in with your design by Sept. 30th.
Save the Date for the Hillendale Husky Hustle 5K and Fun Run on Saturday November 4th.
Sponsors wanted. Contact amandaleebiggs@gmail.com
Book Fair is coming Oct 2-6
Be on the lookout for the flyer (and envelope to return) coming home with your child this week.
Parents have the opportunity to help with your child’s homeroom on their scheduled shopping day.
Clearances are required. (Check with the office if you are unsure about clearances)
Donuts with Grownups
Centennial Parade
Questions or comments for the PTO? Email us at HESPTO@ucfsd.net