IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Every student is coming home today with a packet that includes important information regarding the extended school closing and a learning packet for your child. The learning packet is expected to be completed during the closure and returned to your child's teacher when school reopens. Students who did not attend school today will have their packets mailed.
As we gain information we will be sharing it through our normal communication system. Additionally you may visit our school website and click on the "COVID-19 Updates" button to see all documents and updates.
HPS families- we are aware of Governor Whitmer’s announcement last night in regards to K-12 schools. Please know that we are committed to keeping our staff and families informed throughout this process. We will be working on preparing and providing proper information regarding the announcement today. HPS will operate on a normal schedule Friday, March 13th.
Did you know that our Annual Patriot 5K race is in May this year? Sign up to race/walk by clicking on the link below. This event raises funds that go directly back to classrooms and students!
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Hillsdale/Patriots5KRunWalk?fbclid=IwAR2--7KjkKYHxxHKdDT8tWJC8G4imqOwUoEDRnmvbB1Re3j8iW0MB29y0Sg
Penny Wars! We wanted to give you all an update on the war. Just by looking at the jars Kindergarten is in 1st place and 5th/6th grade is in 2nd place. Tomorrow is the last day of the battle. Please remember to bring in your pennies. Pennies must be placed in the jars before the end of lunch. Good luck to all of the classes.
We are looking forward to Kindergarten Round-up at HPS! Today every family is receiving an invitation to round-up. Please pass the invitation to someone you know who is kindergarten age and encourage them to bring it with them to round-up. If they present this invitation at round-up your children will be eligible for free pizza in the month of April. Extra invitations are available in the office if you need them. We can't wait to meet our future kindergarten students!
The Kindergarten and First grades had the privilege of learning how to take care of our teeth recently! Thank you, Mrs. Tiffany Delaney for taking time our of your busy schedule to come present to us! Thanks also to Dr. Lee for his generous gift of toothbrushes, floss, and toothpaste for each of our students!! Our students are so excited to brush and care for their teeth!
The 8th grade class and The Parent Advisory Committee are hosting a Penny war. The funds will be split between the 8th graders and the PAC. The war will begin Monday, March 9 and end on Friday, March 13 at lunchtime. A winning class will be announced on Monday, March 16 at opening. The winning class will receive additional recess time. Start saving those pennies!
Yearbooks are being sent home today. If you did not order one and would like to please use the following link: http://prepay.geskusphoto.com/?YB=327
Come celebrate reading at our 4th annual Literacy Night tonight from 5:30-7:00! Forgot to bring your book exchange books to school today? No worries! Bring them tonight!! The 8th graders will be selling a hot dog, chips and drink combo for $3! Students who attend tonight will be allowed to wear casual clothes tomorrow!!!
Friendly Reminder: Tomorrow is casual Friday.
Hillsdale Preparatory School will be closed Thursday 2/27 due to road conditions.
Literacy Night will be rescheduled for Tuesday 3/3.
Don't forget to come to Literacy Night tomorrow from 5:30-7:00! Come to Camp Read-A-Lot and celebrate reading! Students will have a great time reading and doing activities! The 8th Graders will be selling hot dogs, chips and drink and we will have a book exchange as in past years! Don't forget to bring your book for the book exchange during school hours tomorrow! Students in attendance will receive a coupon to wear casual clothes next week!
*If school is canceled tomorrow, Literacy Night will be rescheduled for Tuesday, March 3rd.
Hillsdale Preparatory School will be closed Wednesday 2/26 due to weather conditions.
There's still time to participate in our Parent Satisfaction Survey. If you haven't completed either the paper copy or Google form, you can do so until February 28th. Thank you for your feedback!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpnpALFxVSGqnRqUO6x9TOEIiPYIA4tGTpo4qHQsrwDT1PlA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Don't forget to sign up for our annual Snowball Dance, this Friday 2/21 6-8pm!
To volunteer your time or donate items please use the link below for the Sign Up Genius.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0849ADAB2AA6FA7-snowball3
There will be no school on Thursday 2/13. Please be safe and enjoy your midWinter break. We will see everyone on Tuesday!
Just a reminder there is a half day of school tomorrow, February 13 and no school February 14 and 17. All students must be picked up at 12:00 tomorrow. There will be no lunch or after school.
Due to lack of interest, Parent's Night Out scheduled for 2/14 will be cancelled. Money will be returned today in an envelope and sent home with your child. We apologize for any inconvenience.
We want your input! A parent satisfaction survey has been created to give you the opportunity to tell HPS how we are doing. We encourage ALL parents to complete the survey (but request at least one per household).
The survey will be available in several ways:
1) Teachers will have paper copies for you to complete at Parent Teacher Conferences this week.
2) Teachers will have a Chromebook set up so that you may complete the survey online during Parent Teacher Conferences this week.
3) Paper copies will be available in the office.
4) You may complete the survey online on your own device using the link to the Google Form below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpnpALFxVSGqnRqUO6x9TOEIiPYIA4tGTpo4qHQsrwDT1PlA/viewform?usp=sf_link
We appreciate your feedback to help make Hillsdale Prep even better!
Any parent teacher conferences scheduled with me for Monday February 10 will have to be rescheduled do to illness, sorry for the inconvenience. I will contact those parents at a latter time.