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Good afternoon, Heather Hill Hornets! Be sure to check out the latest news from the Hive! https://secure.smore.com/n/3104v-what-s-happening-at-the-hive

🎀 Celebrating Strength, Hope, and Unity at Heather Hill 🎀 Congratulations to 2nd-grade teacher Ms. Callahan for transforming her breast cancer journey into a source of inspiration! With support from Ms. Humm, Mr. Small, and the entire Heather Hill School community, Ms. Callahan led our school’s first-ever Think Pink Day this morning in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Ms. Callahan and staff welcomed local breast cancer survivors to a special breakfast, creating space for them to share their stories over coffee and light refreshments. We were honored to have Darnesha Evans from the Cancer Support Center and Project Kennedy join us, offering valuable resources and information. Throughout October, the entire school has collected donations to support these amazing organizations. Heather Hill is incredibly proud of our school community for coming together to spread positivity and show support for all staff, students, and families impacted by cancer—especially Ms. Callahan, the heart behind today's event. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this celebration one of strength, hope, and unity! 🎀

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Reminder to D161 families: There will be no school on October 11 in observance of Yom Kippur and no school on October 14. We will see you in class on Tuesday, October 15.

Last week, the third graders came in with the highest attendance percentage at our school! We encourage you to take some time this evening to read through your Heather Hill Hive news. It's a great way to stay informed about the upcoming week and be prepared for any school-related activities or events. We love seeing our students focused, working hard, and being good friends. Keep up the good work, Hornets! https://secure.smore.com/n/u1gp7-what-s-happening-at-the-hive

Get ready for Rock Your Schools Week! Beginning Monday, September 23!

The Heather Hill Hornets had a 97% attendance rating this week, with the 3rd graders coming in with a 99% attendance rating! Way to go, Hornets! The hive was buzzing with activity all week.

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On Saturday and Sunday, September 7th and 8th 2024, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to the district’s fields / grass areas at Serena Hills, Western Avenue, Heather Hill, Flossmoor Hills, and Parker Junior High. The products that will be used for this application are The Andersons Turf Products Fertilizer with Barricade Herbicide and Trimec 992 Broadleaf Herbicide. These products comprise a selective broadleaf herbicide and a lawn fertilizer that will be used to control weeds / dandelions in these areas and will also fertilize all district lawns. If you have any questions, please contact Scott Stachacz, Director of Buildings and Grounds, at (708) 647-7005.

Hello from the Hive! Did you miss the newsletter this week? No worries! Click the link and check out your Heather Hill School newsletter. https://secure.smore.com/n/vngw4-what-s-happening-at-the-hive

From the desk of Mr. Small: We have completed another great week of learning at Heather Hill! We want to encourage all our scholars to come to school daily. Our attendance numbers for the week are listed below. We understand that when children are sick, they should stay home. Students should be fever-free for 24 hours before coming to school. Other symptoms, such as vomiting, diarrhea, and severe cough, should be reviewed with medical professionals. If students are not ill, we expect our Hornets to join us daily for learning. We look forward to seeing them every day and learning together! I hope you are enjoying this long weekend! We have a desired percentage of 93% of our students to be present for the week, and we are delighted to announce that we have met this goal! This is a reflection of the hard work and commitment of our students and the support of their parents. Together, we can and will continue to achieve the goal here at the Hive! Heather Hill: 87.4% of students were present for this week of school! Kindergarten: 4.7% were absent First Grade: 6.9% were absent Second Grade: 7.9% were absent Third Grade: 4.4% were absent Fourth Grade: 6.03% were absent Fifth Grade: 9.8% were absent

A reminder to our D161 family: There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. We will see you back in class on Tuesday, September 3.

#ICYMI Catch up on the latest information from the Heather Hill Hive by reading through the weekly newsletter. https://secure.smore.com/n/pavmr-what-s-happening-at-the-hive

Attendance is essential and helps ensure your students do their best in school. Regular attendance also ensures that students are consistently engaged in learning and developing critical skills that will contribute to their future success. We understand that children should stay home when they are sick, but if they are healthy, we love seeing our Hornets in the Hive!

The staff at Heather Hill School is delighted to welcome our students back for the new school year. We are settling into the school day rhythm and are excited to continue learning and growing together. To catch up on any information you may have missed, please check out the HH newsletter! https://secure.smore.com/n/2qh86-what-s-happening-at-the-hive

We had a wonderful time kicking off the beginning of the school year with staff, students, and their families at the Back to School Bash last Friday. A big thank you to the Flossmoor Public Library and the Village of Flossmoor for sponsoring the event. Thank you to our friends at HF and the HF Park District along with many other community groups for helping our celebration SHINE!

An update from the Village of Flossmoor.

A fabulous time was had by all at the Heather Hill Back to School party last night. Staff would like to thank the hard work of the PTO crew for bringing the fun and opportunities to connect!

Celebrate the beginning of the school year this Friday from 4-6 p.m. in Flossmoor Park. This event is brought to you by the Village of Flossmoor, the Flossmoor Public Library, and Flossmoor District 161. Students and families can enjoy a sweet treat, meet with community partners, and connect with friends both new and old. See you there!

Don't forget to CHALK YOUR WALK and welcome staff and students back to school on Wednesday, August 14, anytime after 4 p.m. You can chalk the sidewalk in front of your home, your school playground, or your local bus stop.