About our School Boulder Hill Elementary School
World-class schools serving caring communities. We are Accountable-Respectful-Engaged We A.R.E. Boulder Hill |
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| SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS Monday - 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM
Tuesday - 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM Wednesday - 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM Thursday - 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM Friday - 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM |
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| This Year is a RAINBOW of POSSIBILITIES |
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| Martin Luther King, Jr.
Virtual Assembly February 13th
We are happy to offer a virtual assembly on Febrary 13th for Boulder Hill K-5th grade students. This assembly will honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Teachers will have the ability to show this assembly at a time that works best for their schedule.
Here's a link to the site for the organization that will be providing this assembly. http://www.historicalperspectives.net/ |
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Kindergarten Registration Now Open Kinder Quest coming March 11th
Spread the word! Oswego, Ill. (January 14, 2025) – Registration is now open for kindergarten students who are new to Oswego Community Unit School District 308.
Children will need to be 5 years of age by Sept. 1, 2025 to register for kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year.
Students who are currently enrolled in preschool at Brokaw Early Learning Center, Lakewood Creek Elementary School, Long Beach Elementary School, or Wolf’s Crossing Elementary School are considered “Returning Students” and therefore do not need to register for kindergarten at this time. Registration for the 2025-26 school year will be available in March for Returning Students. Additional information will be sent out to the families of Returning Students via the parent portal in February. To learn more and register, please visit our kindergarten web page. Additionally, please mark your calendars for the New Student Kinder-Quest taking place in the Oswego East High School Atrium from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11. |
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Kids Heart Challenge
Kids Heart Challenge is coming to Boulder Hill! *Join the movement to create communities of lifesavers across the nation by learning hands-only CPR.
*Kids will help other kids with special hearts while learning how to keep their own hearts and bodies healthy. *Be the 1st to complete Finn’s mission and earn your Lifesavers Cape!
Please see attachment below for more information. |
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| Attendance Challenge
School attendance is very important. This year we are launching a school-wide attendance challenge. Our attendance percentages have been on a decline. Let's pick it back up!
*Attendance Challenge Up Date: Congrats to first grade on making their attendance goal consecutively. Week of January 13-17, 2025 K - 86% 1 - 89% 2 - 90% 3 - 89% 4 - 87% 5 - 92% (Made Goal!)
Please take a look on how Attendance matters and what you can do in the attachments below by attendanceworks.org |
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Kindergarten Sensory Break Area created
Mrs. Marshall (Kindergarten Teacher) put together a sensory break area in the kindergarten pod area. A special thanks to our amazing PTA who generously donated the materials for us. There are several different movement activities for the kids to do when they need a break. Though it is set up outside kindergarten pod area it is available to other students who can benefit from a sensory break. |
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| STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS
Student council Valentine Gram notes will go home with students by Monday January 27th. Valentine Gram notes will be sold until February 5th. Next Friday, January 31st will be crazy hair day! Please enjoy this week's episode of student council news.
Student Council News |
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National Hot Chocolate Day Celebration (sponsored by Aramark Food Service) Next week, Friday January 31st, we are celebrating National Hot Chocolate Day in the cafeteria by serving hot chocolate with whipped topping and sprinkles for students that are having breakfast with us. It will also be available for purchase for $1.00.
Please see attached flyer below for more information. |
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News from the Nurse
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that in line with the national trend, the state’s overall respiratory illness level has ticked up from "Moderate" to "High," driven by an expected early winter jump in hospital admissions. The IDPH Respiratory Illness Dashboard has recorded four pediatric deaths this season from flu, COVID-19, and RSV, providing a stark reminder about the importance of vaccinations for children and of the risk of serious illness from these largely preventable seasonal illnesses.
School administrators and school nurses are advised to be aware of this current uptick in respiratory illness and to raise awareness that it's not too late to get vaccinated. It takes about two weeks for vaccinations to provide their full level of protection.
With the increase in respiratory viruses, as well as norovirus, ISBE and IDPH would like to encourage schools to double down on everyday actions to prevent and control transmission within the schools with these five steps:
- Take steps for cleaner air
- Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting
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Hand washing
- Respiratory etiquette
- Vaccinations
For additional details on each step, please reference CDC’s guidance. As always, please contact your local health department (LHD) with any additional questions, concerns or assistance. If you are experiencing an outbreak from norovirus, please contact the LHD to report the outbreak and discuss steps to contain transmission. While respiratory outbreaks are no longer reportable, you can still contact your LHD with any questions or concerns about implementing the above strategies. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that in line with the national trend, the state’s overall respiratory illness level has ticked up from "Moderate" to "High," driven by an expected early winter jump in hospital admissions. The IDPH Respiratory Illness Dashboard has recorded four pediatric deaths this season from flu, COVID-19, and RSV, providing a stark reminder about the importance of vaccinations for children and of the risk of serious illness from these largely preventable seasonal illnesses.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHEN TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME FROM SCHOOL -
Vomiting and/or diarrhea within last 24 hours
- Fever (greater than 100.0)
- Shortness of breath or wheezing, not controlled with an inhaler (if applicable)
- Constant or uncontrolled cough/coughing that wakes child in the night
- Rash that has not been evaluated/cleared by physician
- Drainage + redness from one or both eyes
- Severe sore throat
HEALTH FORM REQUIREMENTS KINDERGARTEN AND NEW/INCOMING STUDENT HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - Dental Exam Form due by May 15, 2025
SECOND GRADE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - Dental Exam Form due by May 15, 2025
Forms can be brought to school, sent in with your student, emailed, or faxed to the contact info below! Please do NOT upload forms to PowerSchool as we may be unable to access them on our end.
SD308 Health Forms & Documents MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
The SD308 Medication Authorization form must be completed and signed by a doctor and parent before a medication can be given at school. This applies to ALL medication, prescription and over the counter including: Acetaminophen, Motrin, eye drops, allergy medications, antibiotics, inhalers, cough drops, etc. Medications MUST be transported to/from school by an ADULT, not your student.
Nurse Contact Info Sarah Xenos Phone number: 630-636-2902 |
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| Parent Focused Group
Next meeting -February 11th @ 6PM Topic: 5 Essentials I am looking forward to continuing our Parent Focused Group conversations this year. Light refreshments will be provided for adults and students. Childcare will be provided as well. Thank you to those of you who signed up to attend. This helps with planning for food and childcare.
Please use the following link to show your interest https://forms.gle/u66fWnG5tzyc8D8W8 |
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Did you know that we have a Parent Library?
We are pleased to offer our families the opportunity to check out some resources from our Parent Library. These books can be checked out at the main office. |
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STAY INFORMED, GET INVOLVED! |
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PLEASE LIKE - boulderhillpta - ON FACEBOOK President - Eric Pereira Sr.
Vice President - Rick Heuerman Treasurer - Esmeralda Foster Corresponding Secretary - Brenda Dominguez Record Secretary - Dan Toutant |
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TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT'S HAPPENING NEXT WITH THE PTA... |
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Multi-cultural Night- A Great Event! We want to thank the Boulder Hill school community members who were able to attend the Muli-cultural Night on Friday! It was a wonderful night! Below are some pictures from this amazing night of celebrating our diversity. |
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PIE IN A FACE FOR A GOOD CAUSE
We wrapped up our Cherrydale Fundraiser on Friday with our top winners choosing staff member volunteers to get a Pie in the Face. We enjoyed and had fun watching this event during lunch. A special thank you to Mrs. Cure (Assistant Principal), Mr. Meismer (Assistant Principal), Mr. Toutant (PTA Board member), Mr. Pereira (PTA Board member) for volunteering to get a pie in the face for a good cause. |
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Important Upcoming Dates - January 27 - 5th grade Family Engagement night
- February 5 & 6 - Drama Club Auditions (By appointment only)
- February 11 - Parent Focus Group @ 6PM
- February 11 - PTA meeting @ 7PM
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February 12 - Donuts with Grownups
- February 13 - Classroom parties
- February 14 - School Improvement Day - NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE
- February 17 - President's Day - NO SCHOOL
- February 21 - End of 2nd Trimester
- February 21 - Watch D.O.G.S. day
- February 21 - PTA VIP Dance @ 6PM
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February 27 - SD308 Parent University @ Boulder Hill
- February 28 - Countywide Institute Day - NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE
- February 28 - March 30 - Ramadan observed
- March 7 - PTA Spring Spirit Wear sales begin
- March 11 - Parent Focus Group meeting @ 6:00 PM
- March 11 - PTA meeting @ 7PM
- March 11 - SD308 Kinder Quest
- March 13 - PTA Gym Night 3rd & 4th
- March 14 - Watch D.O.G.S. day
- March 14 - PTA Bingo Night
- March 19 & 20- Parent-Teacher Conferences flex hours (Full Day of Student Attendance)
- March 21 - PTA Chuck E Cheese Night (after school until closed)
- March 24 - 31 - Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)
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April 1 - Students Return to School
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January Recognizes: Cervical Health Awareness Month, National Blood Donor Month, Self-Love Month, New Year’s Day (1/1), World Braille Day (1/4), Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (1/9), Muhammad Ali Day (1/17), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (1/20), National Day of Racial Healing (1/21), No Name-Calling Day (1/20-1/24), Lunar New Year (1/29) |
Kendall County 2-1-1 This online database is available to anyone looking for basic needs, crisis/mental health services, financial assistance, health care, support groups, etc.
For assistance you can text (898211), call (888-865-9903), or website (www.findhelp211.org) |
Mental Health Resources Mental Health & Wellness are important, but often overlooked. Remember that there are a number of resources available to SD308 students and families. If you or someone you know needs help or wants to discuss mental health concerns: -
Visit the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Website.
- Dial 988 to reach the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- Text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line
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Contact Safe2Help Illinois: Dial 844-4-SAFEIL, Text SAFE2 (72332), email HELP@Safe2HelpIL.com
- DHH: Chat or 711 then 988
- En Español: Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis 988 y 1-888-628-9454
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress. |
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