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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SEE WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING @ BOULDER HILL |
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Kids Heart Challenge
Kids Heart Challenge is coming to Boulder Hill! 2 Ways to Register and help raise money for Boulder Hill and support Kids Heart Challenge: Download the Kids Heart Challenge App or Go to: BH Kids Heart Challenge Register online and start raising money!
All donations will be collected online. PLEASE DO NOT send money to school with your students. Students will participate in Kids Heart Challenge activities in PE during the week of February 10th. Please see the flyer attached for more information. |
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Donuts with Grown-Ups Wednesday, February 12th
Tickets for those who registered for our Donuts with Grown-Ups event are being sent home on Monday, February 10th. Parents, please check your student's backpacks for the envelope. Tickets are required for entrance on Wednesday, February 12th. |
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| Boulder Hill is starting a Dance Team! Students in grades 3-5 are invited to audition for the BH Dance Team! A minimum of 15 students will be selected to participate in Boulder Hill’s new Dance Team. Practices will be on Tuesdays from 3:45 to 5:00 pm starting 2/25. Purpose of Club: To create a safe space for students to express themselves through dance movement and develop good character, promoting school pride and a culture of kindness, collaboration, and a will to inspire others. Instructor: Mrs. Chelly B.: Mrs. Chelly has been teaching jazz, hip hop, ballet, tap and other dance styles for 35 years. She also co-directed DanceForce (100+ dance company at the Bolingbrook Park District) for over 10 years and managed their after school outreach program (Power Dance Project) for 5 years. *Students will receive an invitation to attend one of the audition dates. Please do not show up to the audition without an invitation* Please fill out the google form by Thursday, 2/13 or return the ticket below to reserve your audition spot (spots are limited to 25 each day - 1st come 1st served): See attachment below for more information. |
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Boulder Hill will Host Parent University Thursday, February 27th
5PM - 8PM We hope that you can join us for this amazing event for the entire family. -
Adult Sessions: Finance, Technology & Social Emotional Learning
- Kid Sessions:Arts & Crafts, Improv, Basketball Tournaments & More
- Raffles & Giveaways
- Translation Services
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Free Childcare for 2nd grade and under
Flyers were sent home with students. Return the slip for a chance to win a Popcorn Party for your student's classroom! |
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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 20-24, 2025 K - 88% 1 - 90% 2 - 95% (Made Goal!) 3 - 90% 4 - 93% 5 - 94% (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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| | STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS
Here is this week's episode of student council news. Student Council news Thursday February 27th will be Spirit day! It is going to be Dress like what you want to be when you grow up! |
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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.
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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 (s): - 5 Essentials
- Kindergarten Registration
- Brokaw Early Learning Screening
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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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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Important Upcoming Dates - February 11 - Parent Focus Group @ 6PM
- February 11 - PTA meeting @ 7PM
- February 12 - Donuts with Grownups
- February 13 - Classroom parties
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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
- February 27 - SD308 Parent University @ Boulder Hill
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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
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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)
- April 1 - Students Return to School
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February Recognizes: Black History Month; World Hijab Day; National Freedom Day; Groundhog Day; Lantern Festival; Valentine’s Day; Int’l Childhood Cancer Day; President’s Day; World Day of Social Justice; Dia de la Bandera (Flag Day - Mexico); Maha Shivaratri (Hindu); Rio Carnival; 2/26-3/2 National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
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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.
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Dial 988 to reach the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- Text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line
- Contact Safe2Help Illinois: Dial 844-4-SAFEIL, Text SAFE2 (72332), email HELP@Safe2HelpIL.com
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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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