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 [email protected]
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