What better way for Mrs. Moss’ 3rd graders to be introduced to fractions than with a Hershey Chocolate Bar! Students were highly engaged in this edible activity. Who wouldn’t be?! Students demonstrated knowledge of partitioning their bar into many different fractions, showing equivalent fractions, realizing 12/12 equals one whole bar, and 13/12 is really 1 whole and 1/12. YUM!
National School Breakfast Week!
Do busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for finding the time for a healthy breakfast? Our school cafeterias can help. We offer nutricious school breakfasts, complete with fruit and low-fat milk to ensure students are fueled for learning every school day.
A special shout out of thanks to our Cafeteria ladies for all they do every school day!
We are sharing Book Joy with our Book Fair!
Family Members: You may want to set up an eWallet, the digital payment option that makes shopping at the Book Fair easier, for your child. Set one up here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hillcityelementaryschool
It's Scholastic Book Fair Time! Our fourth graders are the first to join in on the fun. They'll visit with their classmates tomorrow.
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Even after retiring from PCSD 10 years ago, Mrs. Ruth just couldn't leave us behind—and we’re so grateful she didn’t! She dedicates her time daily to Hill City Elementary's media center, helping our Hawks. She’s also a legend at Heritage Days, known as the “lady who tells stories with the dancing man.” Her passion, kindness, and love for our school make Hill City a little brighter and happier every day!
Thank you, Mrs. Ruth, for all you do!
What a great reading incentive! Mrs. Smith's 2nd graders were so excited to be guest readers in Kindergarten and Pre-K! Some were so dedicated that they even gave up their recess to practice! They carefully selected their books and rehearsed multiple times to make sure their reading debut was a success. The best part? They loved it so much that they're already begging to do it again! #ReadAcrossAmerica
More of our amazing kindergartners are showing off their reading superpowers!
Carter has mastered his kindergarten sight words, and Evelyn has completed her kindergarten fluency folder! Keep up the great work, Carter and Evelyn! We are proud of your reading success!
Another reading achievement to celebrate! Carson, a kindergartner in Mrs. Roper's class, has completed all of his kindergarten sight words. Now he is ready to take on the first grade sight word list. Congratulations, Carson! Enjoy your new book from the Book Vending Machine!
Congratulations, Lane!
Lane, a fantastic fourth-grader in Mrs. Connelly's class, was selected by Deputy Roach as the Campus Law Enforcement Student of the Month for February! Lane is always polite, positive, and eager to learn something new. We are so proud of you, Lane, and we know you’ll continue to be "determined to make a difference!"
The Countdown is On!
Our Book Fair begins Friday, 3/7, and we can’t wait! Our fourth graders will kick off the first day of shopping, and all classes will have a scheduled time to visit with their teachers throughout the fair. Families are welcome to shop on Thursday, 3/13, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Let's find some new favorite books and share some Book Joy!
There Were Some Characters Roaming the Halls Today!
Book characters, that is! Thing One and Thing Two, Dog Man, Fancy Nancy, and the Cat in the Hat were just a few of the beloved storybook friends we spotted as we kicked off our Read Across America celebration today. Stay tuned for more photos capturing the reading fun over the next several days! #DragonsLoveReading #ReadAcrossAmericaDay
Way to READ, Winter and Jayce!
Big congratulations to these two amazing kindergartners from Mrs. Abbott's class! Winter has mastered the first-grade sight word list and is now working on fluency, while Jayce has conquered all the kindergarten sight words! We are so proud of these super readers!
We are celebrating Read Across America Day today! Dress like your favorite book character if you wish! #DragonsLoveReading
Tonight is Literacy Night! We are so excited! Please join us a PJHS from 6:00-7:30 p.m. (drop in any time) for a fun night of literacy activities and free books. Bring the whole family and we look forward to seeing you tonight!
Woo-hoo, Grace!
This incredible kindergartner in Ms. Jenkins’ class is a reading superstar! Grace has already mastered her kindergarten and first-grade sight words and just finished her kindergarten fluency folder. Now, she’s tackling first-grade fluency! Way to go, Grace!
We are celebrating Mia's reading achievement! This kindergartner in Mrs. Gartrell's class has mastered all of the kindergarten sight words. Congratulations and happy reading, Mia!
Come join us for a night of FUN reading activities! We hope to see you tonight for our Family Literacy Night at PJHS from 6:00-7:30 p.m. #DragonsLoveReading
What's the setting of the book you are reading? Draw it and share it with us! #DragonsLoveReading
What do you want to do when you grow up? Read about a career! #DragonsLoveReading
Join Us for Literacy Night!
This Thursday night is the big night! Come out to Literacy Night (K-8) at PJHS on February 27th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Drop in any time and join the fun!
* Enjoy engaging literacy activities!
* Take home FREE books!
* Fun for the whole family!
We can’t wait to see you there!
