Dear Hillview Parents/Guardians,
Happy March!
I am very excited to announce that we will begin a new “at home” Parents as Reading Partners (P.A.R.P.) reading program! At Hillview Elementary School, we strongly encourage our students to read each day. It is no surprise that research shows students who read just 15 minutes each night will perform better than students who do not read at home. Reading at home is extremely important. The closure of our schools last March did cause some regression with reading development. We are eager to make up that ground. Please encourage your child to read for at least 15 minutes each day.
Each grade level has found an age-appropriate monthly reading calendar. A calendar for March is attached/included, and additional logs will also be sent home before the end of each month to use in April, May and June. Additional details follows:
- Encourage your child to read each day. Aim for him/her to read for at least 15 minutes.
- Students can read by themselves, with you, with a sibling, with a grandparent or even to a stuffed animal.
- Each day, parents/guardians will need to initial the calendar to indicate that their child read that day.
- Record the total minutes read on the calendar at the end of each week. You can then add up the total minutes for the month. See if your child can increase his/her minutes every month.
- If your child reads every day, he/she must return his/her calendar to their teacher at the end of the month. He/she will be entered into a drawing. One student from each grade level will then be chosen and will have an allergy safe dessert celebration with Mrs. Moeller!
We thank our parents/guardians for making their child’s literacy development and progress a priority. Most importantly, please enjoy your time reading at home together
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Moeller
Principal
MARCH PTO NEWS
We are looking forward to spring at Hillview!
Unfortunately, our annual Talent Show cannot take place this year at Hillview. We look forward to seeing all the Hillview talent next year!
We are discussing options for the annual Spring Carnival. Your child’s teacher will inform you of any events that may be taking place in school. You can also find up-to-date information on the Hillview PTO Facebook page or the Hillview website.
Hillview’s March spirit week will take place the week of March 22, 2021. Each classroom will decide what class color to wear and your child’s teacher will let you know.
Stay up to date with Hillview news by going on the Hillview website or following the Hillview PTO Facebook page.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day and Happy Spring to all of our Hillview Family
