BAND/CHOIR - May 21-13:

• Monday - 7/8th Grade Choir Girls, 7th Grade Band, 5th Grade Choir/Band

• Tuesday - 7/8 Grade Choir Boys, 8th Grade Band, 6th Grade Choir/Band

• Wednesday - 7/8th Grade Choir Girls, 7th Grade Band, 5th Grade Choir/Band

DEAR HRS PARENTS:   2012-13 Calendar

1^st COMMUNION HRS CELEBRATION was this past Friday, May 11. It is such a reward to see and hear our 2^nd Grade students talk about the Jesus and their understanding of the beautiful gift they receive through the Eucharist. We are all so proud of them and your partnership with us through this special Sacrament. Blessings to our students!

HRS BULLY FREE PROGRAM EVALUATION: This year staff adopted a school wide anti-bully program. To review our year and students’ perceptions as we continue to expand this program, HRS surveyed 3^rd – 8^th grade students. All 50 students responded.

·         98% felt that it was either somewhat true or true that they learned what to do and how to respond to bullying this year

·         94% who participated in lunch club thought this helped groups work through social issues either somewhat true or true

·         76% said it was either somewhat true or true that classroom meetings helped build social skills and anti-bullying behavior

92% said the HRS School Wide rules some or a lot helped remind students about what HRS expects of our students

·         90% said the recognition rewards reinforced behavior choices

·         84% of students felt the Bully Box helped them report bully behavior

·         86% of students in these grades feel they can talk to an HRS staff person

Tasks that the students want HRS to continue to work toward a Bully Free school includes: classroom meetings, activities and presentations, anti-bully videos and lunch club. Additional ideas from students are to talk weekly to students who bully and punish more. Students also suggested that we end bullying once and for all, which we hope to achieve! They would also like to see more social activities, keep lunch club optional, hire a counselor, and recognize 5-8^th grade students more often. Staff will continue these programs and specifically look at areas where we scored less than 90% to expand so that we can benefit all HRS students as we create a safe learning environment for all.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO MOVE APPLIANCES OUT OF KITCHEN: We will be replacing the kitchen floor and repairing the kitchen wall this spring. We need people to assist by moving out items in the kitchen beginning May 28 – June 7. If you have time, please call or email the office so that Rick can gather a group of volunteers.

REMINDER: 

·         HRS LOST & FOUND – Come and look, we are overflowing!

·         ADDITIONAL YEARBOOKS AVAILABLE – Cost is $16.50.

·         SPRING SCRIP CARDS ON HAND FOR GRADUATIONS & WEDDINGS!

·         KOLACKY DAY SIGN UP – Have you signed up for a shift?

·         HRS GOLF TOURNAMENT – Win a car by golfing! Join us August 3, 2012.

KUDOS:

·         Deb Trcka – for the beautiful HRS 1^st Communion Celebration!

·         2^nd Grade Room Parent, Tami Novak – for assisting with the celebration.

BLESSINGS, Mindy Reeder - Principal