October 7, 2021

HCS Parent Newsletter for 10.7.21

PRINCIPAL NEWS…

Boletín completo En Espanol. 

Storm is excited to announce we had 42 students nominated as Wish Tree Ambassador during the month of September, across all grade levels.  These individuals were identified as going above and beyond with our 4B’s, Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe and Be Kind.  Each of the nominated individuals were able to write a wish, which will be placed on the tree outside in the center circle.  We would like to share some of the wishes they came up with:

‘I wish for my friend to come back.’

‘I wish to attend Columbia College and get a degree in physics and environmental science.’

‘I wish for a big fluffy unicorn.’

‘I wish for everyone to have a friend.’

‘I wish that COVID 19 would end.’

‘I wish X would be my friend.’

‘I wish for my friend in Alabama to move back to HCS.’

‘I wish to be a good Youtuber.’

‘I wish for a normal school year.’

‘I wish for more Bluestem books for the school library.’ 

‘I wish for a pet monkey.’

‘I wish for a field trip to Brookfield Zoo.’

‘I wish for everyone to be happy.’

‘I wish for more video games.’

‘I wish to be a better person and a friend to everyone.’

‘Yo deseo que todos seamos amigos.’

We will be looking for all those students who continue to go above and beyond each month.  Our hope is our Storm Community will all have the opportunity to share their wishes with the neighborhood and celebrate the positive choices they make!

Thank you to everyone and their participation with Parent/Teacher conferences.  We still have the opportunity to get them scheduled, so please work with your classroom teacher to secure a conference.

Our National Walk to school event on October 6th was successful and we will only look to increase it during the Spring for National Bike or Scooter to school day, which lines up perfectly for our pedestrian/bike educational curriculum.

Enjoy the long weekend!  Please play your part in keeping our school buildings open by utilizing appropriate social distancing, mask wearing, hand washing and avoiding large congregations of people.

 

Important Dates:

 

  • Monday, October 11th – NO school Columbus Day
  • Thursday, October 14th – Fall Picture Day, to order online, look under “HC Storm Shares”
  • Friday, October 22nd – PTO Outdoor Movie Night
  • Tuesday, October 26th – Bilingual (EL) Parent Advisory Committee virtual meeting

 

 

HC Storm Shares:

  • To Order pictures online for Fall Picture Day, here is the website: https://shop.hrimaging.com/pws/orghome.aspx?oid=8661
    • Then Click Order Pictures, Select Our Picture Day Date (October 14)
    • Enter Student Name, Last Name and First Name
    • This must be done for each student.
  • Celebrate your child’s birthday. By reading to your child from birth, you have already created a strong connection with your child to literature. You can continue to encourage your child’s habit of reading in many ways. One way is for them to take pride in donating a book to the library for other children to enjoy. A form went home that describes the birthday book donation program. If you have misplaced the form or need another, please print this form and return it if you would like your child to participate in the program.

 

  • Don’t forget! Parents, PLEASE make sure your child has an extra set of clothes left at school in the event of accidents, spills, etc. Put the extra clothes in a baggie with your child’s name. Thank you!

 

  • Veterans’ Day Assembly is Virtual this year. Click here for all the information pertaining to this special event. Pictures or names of veterans need to be emailed to Laura Bankemper by November 1st.
  • Backpack Mail (Reminder). Check out future activities HERE.

PTO Shares:

 

  • Tamale Fundraiser! Click here to order your very own Tamales! Email your order by 10/22 and pick them up 11/5.
  • Want to volunteer for the various PTO activities? Click here for the sign up and more information.
  • Box Tops Fundraiser. PTO is excited to offer new prizes for scanning receipts so keep an eye out!!  Make sure to give credit to your student before you submit your receipt. Still unsure of how to do that? See videos below:

 

 

  • Save the dates:
  • October Movie Night-stay tuned for more information!
  • Fall Picture Day: October 14th from 9:15am-1:30pm
  • Fall Picture Retakes: November 16th from 10:30am-1:30pm
  • Spring Picture Day: March 10th from 9:15am-1:30pm

 

  • The Giving Tree is back again virtually for the 2021/2022 school year! We continue to appreciate all the extra work our teachers are doing yet again in an atypical school year and want to offer parents the opportunity to provide any classroom items that you may need. We also want to acknowledge that with the school supplies being a bit different this year, you may already be seeing items your classroom needs more immediately. Parents have the chance to fulfill any of the items to be dropped off at HC Storm or can send them to school with their child. We will be including the Giving Tree link in the PTO weekly emails starting next week. Email Katie Kramer at  klicciardi@gmail.com with the subject Giving Tree.
  • Please make sure to follow us on Facebook for the most up to date information: What’s Happening at HC Storm Elementary: PTO Updates.  This will be the best way for remote learners to connect with Storm for the time being while email lists are sorted out through the district.

Other Important Information:

  • BHS ECO Fundraiser and you’re invited! We hope that your family will join us for a night of fun playing B I N G O!  Yes, this family friendly event is great for small children and even  grandparents — everyone is welcomed!  The Batavia Lions Club is sponsoring this event with the BHS Eco Club.  All proceeds will go towards constructing a water feature and outdoor environment for our students.  We are also proud to support one of our community businesses – Pal Joey’s!
    • So get ready for a throwback night of family fun and amazing PRIZES!
    • Join us this Wednesday night (10/13) at Pal Joey’s 6 – 8pm
    • Please RSVP at 630 593-6600. See you there!
  • Bulldog Nation Alumni & Friends. The Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence invites you to join Bulldog Nation Alumni & Friends today! Whether you’re an alumnus, supporter or community member, joining Bulldog Nation Alumni & Friends is a way to get you plugged in to your alma mater and the Batavia Public Schools family. Bulldog Nation Alumni & Friends is an online community where you can stay connected and receive regular updates and articles, along with a wide range of information on special events, mentoring, and volunteer opportunities. There’s also an alumni directory where you can submit your name and connect with old friends and classmates. Join for free compliments of the Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence and Batavia Public Schools. Thank you for being such an important part of what makes our school district and community so great. Visit https://bulldogalumni.nationbuilder.com/
  • The Batavia Music Buffs is a booster organization supporting music in all of Batavia’s public schools from elementary to middle and high school. Fall is our membership drive time, and we’d like to invite you to become a member today. Anyone can be a member – parent, past student, grandparents, faculty, staff, friends, etc. Being a member simply means that you are financially helping to bridge the funding gap that exists in the district for music. Based upon the membership tier you select you may be eligible for some fun swag! Visit our website to join www.bataviamusicbuffs.org/membership and/or to get one of our awesome new metal yard signs www.bataviamusicbuffs.org/shop.
  • Batavia Parent Special Needs Network (BSPN) to Host “Meet the Administrators” Event

The vision of BSPN is to create a support network for families in order to share resources and information, provide mentoring, and increase disability awareness in our schools and community.  Their first event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 27th, Meet the Administrators.

  • More Incentive to Become a Substitute Teacher. At the September Board of Education Meeting, the Board approved a pay increase for all substitute teaching positions. We have multiple jobs posted including openings for substitute teachers. More information can be found HERE.
  • 2-1-1 Information/Referral Hotline Now Available in Kane County. Just like you dial 9-1-1 for emergencies, you can now call “2-1-1” in Kane County and be connected to a live specialist, any time of the day or night, to assist you with your human service and resource needs.  Read more >