December 2018

Happy Holidays, Dalmatian Families! We would like to thank each and every one of you for your hard work, dedication, and support toward your child(ren)'s success. This month, we encourage our Dalmatians to “Stay Strong!” by reading everyday and logging their efforts through Siren’s Early Reading Club & AR, using Education Galaxy for math enrichment, and coming to school all day, every day!

Our Christmas program will be on W, December 19th. To ensure our performers and audience have an enjoyable experience, we will have 2 shows. The 8:30am show will feature our 1st, 2nd, and 4th grade Dalmatians. The 1p show will showcase our Kinder, 3rd, and 5th graders. We kindly ask that you respect the hard work and preparation of all our students by staying for (and enjoying!) the entire show. Thank you!

We wish you a restful and safe Winter Break! From our families to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Mrs. Soto, Principal Ms. Garcia, Assistant Principal@Hball_ES @DGarcia_HBE

PARENT PORTAL

Holiday Toy DriveWe would love to spread some cheer this holiday season and celebrate the joy of giving. We will be collecting new unwrapped toys beginning Mon, Dec 3rd

through Fri, Dec 14th.A drop-off box willbe located in the foyer for yourconvenience. Thank you for helping bring a smile to a child’s face in our community!

LIBRARY NOOKBarnes & Noble Bookfair Family Night

is Wednesday, December 5th from 4pm-Close.Help your Child Win a Gingerbread House Making Party!

Come out, have a festive evening and support your library by purchasing books, gifts or even something from the café. 10% of sales will go to support our library

clubs. The class with the highest attendance will receive a gingerbread house making party! Don't forget to mention you are supporting Helen Ball. All students

who attend will receive a no homework pass and a free dress pass.

Letters to SantaDid you know Mrs. Sanchez personally knows Santa? Bring your Santa Letters to

the library anytime in December, and she will deliver them to the North Pole. Students who turn their letters in will receive a candy cane and sticker.

Fall into Reading Bingo CardsWe will be accepting the Fall into Reading Bingo Cards until the last day of the semester. Please send the reading picture (center square) to emorel@sisd.net

and we will print them out. Students will receive a prize for each of up to 5 Bingo lines! They will also receive a BOOK when they complete the entire page!

AR and Siren's Early Readers ClubAR Points for the second nine weeks are due by Wed, December 19th. The AR Party is tentively scheduled for January 11th due to the very busy December

schedule. The Siren's Early Readers Party for November is scheduled for Tues, December 4th during lunch (students will receive an invitation). The December

log will be due on January 8th upon our return in the new year.

Happy Holidays, Dalmatians! -Mrs. Sanchez

COUNSELOR’S CORNER

Dear Dalmatian Parents,It is our goal to have 98% attendance every day until the end of the year. Therefore, Dalmatians who have Perfect Attendance from Nov 26th -Dec 21st will be able to participate in the Perfect Attendance Christmas Cookie Party on Dec 21st

along with 2 adults!! Students will receive a special invitation for them and 2 adults to decorate a cookie while enjoying hot cocoa and holiday music!Please help us reach our goal! We look forward to seeing you and your Dalmatian on Dec 21st at our cookie decorating party!

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Calendar of Events for December

Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat./Sun.

3 4 5

Barnes & Noble BookfairFamily Night 4pm-Close

6

Holiday Spirit: Wear your most festive Santa hat

7

Last day to purchase Breakfast w/ Santa tickets

Reindeer Games: Dress as one of Santa’s reindeer

8/9

10

Elf on a Shelf: Elf on & dress like Elf on a Shelf

11

Comfy & Cozy: Wear your holiday pj's and

slippers

12

Breakfast with Santa Grades 2, 3, 4, 5 @ 8:15am

Holiday Cheer: "Present" yourself with your favorite

bow or bow tie

13

Breakfast with Santa Grades K, 1 @ 8:15am

Shine Bright: Brighten our halls with your light-up

holiday gear

14

"Jingle" All the Way:Put on your bells!

15/16

17

Stripes: Stripe it out dressed like a candy cane

in red and white

18

Fred Loya Light Show7pm

Let it Sparkle: Glitter yourself out with any

sparkly gear

19

Christmas Program8:30am & 1pm

*please note show timeby grade level*

8:30am for 1st, 2nd & 4th

1pm for Kinder, 3rd, & 5th

AR Goal Deadline

Oh, Christmas Tree: Deck yourself out with your

favorite ornaments

20

Food Pantry 9-10am & 3:30-4:30pm

Winter Runway: Wear your comfy “sweats,

scarves & boots"

21

Perfect Attendance Christmas Cookie Party

Kinder and 1st: 10-10:30am2nd and 3rd: 10:30-11am4th and 5th: 11-11:30am

Early ReleaseKinder 11am

1st - 5th 11:30am

Holiday Spirit: Wear your special holiday sweater

22/23

Daily Bell Schedule

7:30a 1st Bell - Students Line Up 7:35a Breakfast Begins7:45a 3rd Bell - Tardy Bell2:30p Kinder Dismissal3:10p Bus students and Walkers dismissed3:15p Classes start walking out

SCEI NEWSWe are very excited to introduce Education Galaxy to you! Education Galaxy is an online program that students can use at home and at school to practice important standards and concepts. Education Galaxy can be accessed anywhere there is an internet connection and on any device. Students can work on Education Galaxy at their own pace and can monitor their own progress. We encourage you to log-in with your child(ren) and review their performance. You will be able to see exactly where they are performing well and where he/she may need extra help. Teachers will be sending home your child(ren)’s account information this month. From time to time, students may receive assignments in Education Galaxy, so we encourage you to log-in with your child(ren) often to stay up-to-date. To access Education Galaxy, visit www.educationgalaxy.com and click on the login button at the top right. We can’t wait to celebrate our Dalmatians’success for the math component in Education Galaxy! Grade-level goals and incentives will be provided at the end of each nine-week period.

Winter Break * Dec 24th – Jan 7th

Classes Resume * Tu, Jan 8th

Toy Drive * Dec 3rd – 14th