Kensington Hilltop Elementary School -

March 11th 2010 Packet Letter

jkoontz — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:04:14 -0600

From the Principal's Message:

Last week a small group of parents and teachers joined me at the School Board meeting. The item on the agenda that brought us out on a chilly, drizzly night was the discussion, and possible vote, on class sizes for the upcoming 2010-11 school year in kindergarten through third grade . . .

March 2010 Kenvue / Editor wanted

jkoontz — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:44:59 -0600

The Spring Carnival is Coming!

Every Spring like clockwork, our favorite weekend arrives – Saturday: the Spring Carnival and Sunday: Mother’s Day! Save the date now – we will play games with our kids, treat them to a cotton candy or snow cone and shop ‘til we drop at the White Elephant Sale. Please do block out May 8 on your calendar today to celebrate this special day with your favorite school community ...

The Kenvue Editor is looking for another parent (or parents) who is interested in learning the drill to take over as editor next year!

Get involved in the PTA

jkoontz — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:51:39 -0500

HELLO PARENTS!

PTA WELCOMES YOU to the 2009-1010 school year at Kensington Hilltop Elementary School!

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A WAY TO GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR CHILD'S NEW CLASSROOM?

Please sign up to be a Room Parent Volunteer!

Positions that need to be filled for each classroom include Garden Party Volunteer, PTA Liaison, Carnival Volunteer, Class Party Volunteer, Field Trip Volunteer, Safety Volunteer, and Yearbook Volunteer.

Contra Costa County Health swine flu info (updated 10/19/2009)

jkoontz — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:31:07 -0500

http://cchealth.org/topics/swine_flu/parent_information.php

H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Information for Parents

This page provides parents and students heading back to school with some important information on H1N1 flu.

As children return to school and spend less time outdoors and more time in confined spaces, such as classrooms, we expect to see more illness caused by H1N1 flu.

Learning Center / Math Times

learningcenter — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:07:29 -0600

Read the latest Math Times article

Remember Haiti Day, 03-12-10

jkoontz — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:57:48 -0600

Start: Fri, 03/12/2010 - 8:30am

End: Mar 12 2010 - 2:40pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-8

REMEMBER HAITI DAY

Friday, March 12, wear Haiti T-shirts to school!

On the two-month anniversary of the January earthquake, Hilltop asks that Haiti t-shirt purchasers wear their shirts in support of ongoing efforts to help the Haitian survivors. The spare change drive continues in each classroom as well.

T-shirts are still available! To purchase a t-shirt ($12 for kids, $15 for adults), please contact Tre Curran ( yazooca@earthlink.net) or Beth Thomsen (jthomsen@aol.com).

Kensington PTA, Legislative Committee, 03-11-10

jkoontz — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:55:15 -0600

Start: Thu, 03/11/2010 - 7:00pm

End: Mar 11 2010 - 8:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-8

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

Thursday, March 11th at 7:00pm The Arlington

Did you know California is ranked 48th in per child spending for education? That more budget cuts and layoffs are expected this month? Our school system is in crisis! But YOU can make a difference. Come and learn what we as a cmmunity can do to help. The Legislative Committee needs your support and voice! Childcare provided.

KCC summer day camp registration begins 03-10-10

jkoontz — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:51:03 -0600

Start: Wed, 03/10/2010 - 7:00pm

End: Mar 10 2010 - 8:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-8

KCC Summer Day Camp registration for summer camp begins ...

... on Wednesday, March 10, 7 pm, in the Kensington Community Center.

Summer camp starts Monday, June 14, and continues for 10 weeks.

Registration forms are available in the KCC office or online at www.aboutkensington.com under "children's services."

KASEP spring registration, 03-03-10

jkoontz — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:45:56 -0600

Start: Wed, 03/03/2010 - 6:45pm

End: Mar 3 2010 - 8:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-8

KASEP Spring registration ...

... takes place in the Kensington Community Center (aka, Youth Hut) on Wednesday, March 3, starting

at 6:45 pm for kindergarten students
and 7:15 pm for students in grades 1-6.

The winter session continues until Friday, March 19, and the spring session classes start up on Monday, March 22.

Lost and found baskets to be emptied week of 03-08-10

jkoontz — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:20:21 -0600

Start: Mon, 03/08/2010 - 8:30am

End: Mar 8 2010 - 2:40pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-8

Our Lost and Found baskets in the MPR are full and overflowing!

If your child is missing a coat, jacket, sweatshirt, lunchbox, hat, or any other item of clothing, please check out the baskets just inside the doors to the Multi-Purpose Room.

They will be emptied, and the items given to charity, during the week of March 8th, 2010.

Kensington Hilltop legislative committee web site

jkoontz — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:40:11 -0600

http://www.hilltop-pta-legislative.org/

YEARBOOK SALES through the end of March 2010

jkoontz — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:12:30 -0600

Start: Wed, 03/31/2010 - 8:30am

End: Mar 31 2010 - 1:40pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-8

Yearbook orders can be made through the end of March.

The price increases from $20 to $25 after 1/29. Attached is the form.

Yard Duty Team Needs a Few More Volunteers

jkoontz — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:52:44 -0600

Yard Duty is one of the most rewarding volunteer opportunities at Hilltop School. And we are in need of a few more weekly volunteers for the lunch and recess period school days between 11:30 and 1:00. Many of us find this job very rewarding because we help ensure safety for all the kids and also help them have FUN during recess.

KEF With and Without

dadsclub — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:53:51 -0500

Spirit Wear!

jkoontz — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:53:11 -0500

Spirit Wear Order Form

Contact Tansy Robinson at tansybis@yahoo.com

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