Reminder: Thursday's dismissal starts at noon. There will be no lunch and no After School on Thursday. Conferences are from 1-6 pm and should have been scheduled with your child's teacher. There is no school on Friday 10/5.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, today's cheerleading clinic has been cancelled. The make up date will be Friday, November 2nd. If your daughter planned to attend, please pick them up at normal dismissal time. Otherwise, they will be released to the after school program and will need to be picked up from there before 5pm.
Day 1 of the 2018 Cheer Clinic is tomorrow 9/28 from 3:30-5pm. Girls should bring comfy clothes and sneakers to change into for the clinic. All girls should be picked up from the Gym at 5pm. Parents, please see Mrs. Fowler when you pick your daughter up to let her know your child's shirt size and short size. We can't wait to see all of the girls who signed up this year!
Friendly reminder: Tomorrow is casual day!
This Thursday, Sept. 27 someone from the Health Department will be at HPS doing hearing and vision screening. Every child will be screened unless a written letter is submitted to the office by the parent. Sorry for any inconvenience, but these are the rules from the Health Department. If you do not want your child screened please send a written letter by Thursday Morning.
The 6th grade parent teacher conference sign up forms are being sent home today. Please complete the form and return it to school as soon as possible. Thanks so much!
Our first box tops submission is coming up fast! Don't forget to clip those box tops and bring them in to your teacher. The class that collects the most box tops will get 15 minutes added on to one recess. They will also get to pick one lucky classmate to participate in the eat it or wear it challenge against Mrs. Fowler.
There were a few mistakes on the cheerleading clinic sign up form that was sent home yesterday. A corrected version will be sent home today. If you have already returned the form to sign your child up there is no need to redo that. Please just make note of the changes in dates and times.
Our morning program is looking for donations. Any board games, puzzles or craft items that you are willing to part with would be appreciated. You may label items with "MORNING PROGRAM" and drop them off in the office.
The Patriot 5K is this Saturday at 8am. Don’t forget to sign up to run/walk. T-shirts are going fast and cannot be guaranteed for those who register on race day. Get your spot saved now! This is a great event that directly benefits HPS students, thanks to our amazing Parent Council.
Our Patriot 5K is next Saturday. Don’t forget to sign up to volunteer your time or donate items. See you there!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0849adab2aa6fa7-patriots
Reminder: PE days are on Mondays and Wednesdays. Students 3rd-8th grades change into a gray shirt and blue shorts for PE and K-2 wear tennis shoes. Please do your best to ensure that your child brings what they need for PE to school on those days. If your family needs assistance in obtaining any of the needed items please contact the office.
Alpha Signs did an amazing job with our new sign. They brought a special HPS helper when they came to hang it. Thanks Connor for doing an awesome job!
WOW! What an amazing first week of school! The building is full of smiling faces and students eager to learn. The Eat It or Wear It challenge was a huge hit and our Before School program has been off to a great start. Thanks to everyone for making this week such a big success
This message is for 5-8 girls interested in volleyball. Mrs. Dickey will be holding a parent meeting Monday, August 27 at 3:45 in the gym. If your daughter wants to be on the team please attend the meeting. She will pass out practice and game schedules at that time. You must have a sports physical on file in order to participate in the first practice.
Check us out in the Hillsdale Daily News
http://www.hillsdale.net/news/20180824/first-day-challenge
We are so excited to see you all tomorrow for the first day of the 2018-19 school year!!
A quick note: There will be no milk for purchase and no subway/pizza day during the first week. Sales of those lunch items will begin the week of 8/27.
Sign up to donate or volunteer for the Patriot 5K
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0849adab2aa6fa7-patriots
Visit Hillsdale Preparatory School’s Facebook page to see round 2 of the Eat It or Wear It Challenge. Follow our page, share the video, then comment with suggestions of foods to use in Round 3. You’ll be excited to see who Mrs. Fowler is going up against next!
Reminders/Updates:
-Today is the last day for summer tutoring. Thanks to everyone who participated and made it a great success!
-The driveway and parking lot will be seal coated on Monday, August 13th and Tuesday, August 14th. The office will be open, but PLEASE PARK IN THE GRASS.
-The clothes closet is open if you are in need of uniform items.
-Open House is August 20th at 6:30pm
-First Day of School is August 22nd!