February 23, 2024

HCS Parent Newsletter for 2.23.24

Principal News…

We will continue with weekly Messengers on Fridays throughout the school year. All school messengers can also be found and translated into over 125 languages on our News Wall. 

Continuaremos con Mensajeros semanales los viernes durante todo el año escolar. Todos los mensajeros escolares también se pueden encontrar y traducir a más de 125 idiomas en nuestro muro de noticias.

Take a peek into what our HC Storm students are doing during STEM Science.  We wanted to be able to capture some of the amazing things that are going on in our building: STEM Instruction.

FYI, we have added a new sign to exit our circle.  The sign underneath the no right turn states ‘between the hours of 8:45-9:00 am and 3:30-4:00 pm’.  We will continue to ask families to follow these expectations when exiting during these time frames, thank you for your cooperation.

The second trimester will end on February 29th. HC Storm Elementary is committed to providing information about your child’s growth so far this year.  Your child’s Trimester Reflection includes student- goal setting, self-reflection on learning behaviors, an academic overview with teacher comments, and information about Art, PE, and Music.  Students reflected and recorded their own assessment of the Behaviors that Affect Learning and Specials.  Your child’s reflection will be marked with an X. If a teacher’s reflection was utilized, it will be marked with a checkmark.  Trimester reflections will be accessible via PowerSchool on March 6th in the evening.   If you are having difficulty in PowerSchool, please contact tech at helpdesk@bps101.net  Directions for accessing Trimester Reflection are listed below: Trimester Reflection Access in PowerSchool / Instrucciones: Acceso a la reflexión del trimestre

2024 Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey: You are invited to participate in the parent survey supplement of the Illinois 5Essentials Survey (Currently 6% and we need a minimum of 20%). Your participation in the parent survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. We guarantee that survey responses will never be connected to the identity of you or your child. School reports will only show aggregated information on how parents and students responded as a whole.  To take the parent survey please visit: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent. 

IMPORTANT DATES AND CALENDARS:

  • DON’T FORGET TO CLICK ON BACKPACK MAIL AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS NEWSLETTER!
  • February 28th, 6:45-7:45 – 2nd/3rd Grade Musical @ BFAC
  • March 1st, NO SCHOOL County Institute Day
  • March 7th, Spring Picture Day
  • March 7th, 6:00-7:30, Family Literacy Night @ H.C. Storm

HC STORM SHARES:

  • Parent Vision Session – Strategic Plan Development Process. Superintendent Tom Kim is looking for parents to join him in a Parent Vision session to share their ideas about the future of BPS101. The session will be conducted on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 8:15-10:15 AM. If you are interested, please RSVP by February 24th. CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE PARENT VISION SESSION
  • From Student Council: The school store is open!  Please fill out the order form linked here in Spanish and English and return all cash in a ziplock bag stapled to your order form.
  • Green Team News.

PTO SHARES:

  • BoxTop Fundraiser. Have you heard that Box Tops have gone totally digital? No more pesky clipping and saving! Download the app, scan your receipts, and watch the school donations add up. Every eligible product is worth a 10-cent donation to Storm, with bonus offers providing even more.
  • Facebook. What’s Happening at HC Storm Elementary: PTO Updates.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  • Parent Input Request. You are invited to participate in the parent survey supplement of the Illinois 5Essentials Survey. Your participation in the parent survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. We guarantee that survey responses will never be connected to the identity of you or your child. School reports will only show aggregated information on how parents and students responded as a whole. Please visit http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent to take the parent survey.
  • Batavia Music Buffs. Save the date for two fabulous fundraisers to benefit the Batavia Music Buffs! Saturday, April 20th, is our annual Mattress Sale at Batavia High School.  If you know a Batavia Music Student, be sure to get a flyer from them before you shop the sale. If you make a purchase and use the flyer, that student will receive a percentage of your purchase directly into their Charms account. They can use these funds to help pay for music related expenses. The following day, Sunday April 21st, will be our Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser. Tickets will be available in March, but we are currently seeking donations for raffle baskets and a silent auction. If you own a business or have new items to donate, please contact Ways and Means chair Holly Miller at vpwaysandmeans@bataviamusicbuffs.org. We are especially hoping to receive some donations for big ticket items, such as tickets to a professional sporting event or concert, or a short stay at a vacation home or timeshare. If you are a season ticket holder or you own a vacation property that you might not be using this year, please consider a charitable donation to the music buffs. Alternatively, we could also use monetary donations to help purchase a few big ticket items. All donations are tax deductible.
  • Nurses. Are you or anyone you know a nurse ready for a change in your work environment? If so, we have amazing opportunities for you. Join our health services team at Batavia Public Schools and help shape the future for students. You would be helping students stay healthy, and safe, and achieve greatness at school. We have two openings within the district for licensed RNs.  One would be per diem as an RN substitute for the district. This would allow you to work when needed. The other opening is for a permanent RN sub position. This would be a full-time position with the option to take benefits (medical, dental, vision, and a pension). You can work your student’s schedule – no weekends, holidays, or summers. To apply for these and all other positions open at BPS101, please visit our Human Resources Department page on our website.
  • Developmental Screenings (Birth to 5 years old). Do you have any questions about your young one’s development?  Do you think they are not speaking as clearly as they should or struggle to follow directions? The Batavia Early Childhood Program offers FREE developmental screenings multiple times per year for children ages birth to 5 years old.  Our last one for this school year will be in March!  If you want to learn more about the screening process, please contact the early childhood office at 630-937-8002.
  • School Closings. School closing information will be sent directly from the District and can be accessible on the internet under Parents at School Closings. Please ensure that all of your PowerSchool contact information and settings are appropriate to access these communications.