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December 3rd Newsletter

Published by Solider Hollow on December 3, 2008 in Good for Parents, fun, newsletter, olympics and volunteer. 0 Comments

Free Chair: The white armchair that has been in the library needs a new home. We need someone to take it home or donate it to a charity. Please contact the office.

Ski payment Reminder: If you haven’t already paid for skiing, please call the office to arrange payment. Students will not be allowed to ski until payment is received.

Arts & Crafts Day, Friday, Dec. 5th: The entire school will be participating in this event.

Christmas/Tubing Party, Dec. 15th: Soldier Hollow’s Christmas party is for the entire family (siblings, parents, grandparents, etc.). There will be tubing (4-6pm), dinner (6-7pm) and a program (7pm) performed by the students. Dinner and the program will be held at the Golf Lodge this year. You will need to purchase tickets ($2 for each person over 3 yrs. old). Tickets on-sale Dec. 1 – 12th. You may purchase (cash or check only) your tickets before or after school from Tiffany McClellan or Sissy Davis. Final count for food is due by Dec 12th.

Volunteers Needed: Are you low on volunteer hours (Should have 36+ hours by now.)? Well, do we have a great project that needs lots of help — Our annual SHCS Christmas party! We need help with set-up & break-down and manning the hot chocolate/snack table which will be at the bottom of the tubing hill. Please call the office or Tiffany McClellan if you can help.

SH Winter Olympics, February 27th: The world famous Soldier Hollow Charter School Olympics is just around the corner. Preparation has already begun for this wonderful & fun event. If you are interested in helping with the Olympics, please contact the office or Tiffany McClellan.

Holiday Gift Baskets for the Needy: This holiday season each class at Soldier Hollow will be presenting a food basket to a local family in need. Please send non-perishable food items with your child to their class to help fill their basket! Donations will be accepted until December 12th. Thank you and Happy Holidays! — Soldier Hollow Student Council

Give Jake A Hand! There has been an amazing outpouring of love & concern for the family of Jake & Cordell Johnson. In August 2008, at the age of 4, Jake was diagnosed with a rare form of malignant cancer. Jake & his family’s lives have been turned upside down as they’ve battled this illness. While Cordell has been able to remain in school, Jake’s immunities are so low, that the family has been effectively quarantined. Jake’s parents have been making daily trips to the Huntsman Institute for daily radiation & weekly chemotherapy treatments. And, while the Johnsons have health insurance, uninsured medical expenses have also been accumulating.

Parents & former parents at the school have begun organizing several ways to help Jake & his family through this challenge. Here’s what’s in the works:

  • Cash Donations: Donate in the school office or at Zion’s Bank (Jake Johnson #9366). Donations deposited directly at the bank are anonymous. If you leave a check written to Zions Bank (Jake Johnson #9366) in the office, the Johnsons would appreciate being able to send a formal thanks.
  • Silent Auction at the Christmas Party: Soldier Hollow generously donated some wonderful items – ski gear, tubing passes, a Swatch Dive watch – that we’ll be auctioning off during the family Christmas party on December 15th. We’d love any additional donations for this or the raffle baskets.
  • Aluminum Can Drive: We’ll be collecting aluminum cans over the next several months. There’ll be a collection bin near the front of the school. This is a great way for kids to help, too! Jolly Kids teacher and her family (who inspired this idea) raise about $800 per year on can collections.
  • Raffle Baskets: In addition to coordinating can donations, former SHCS parent, Michelle Moore (Rhys’ mom), is putting together a couple of gift baskets that will be traveling around the valley to locations like Fit Stop where people can donate for chances to win. Again, we’d love donations for children and adult baskets.
  • Winter Carnival: Angie Wycoff had the brilliant idea to hold a valley-wide indoor carnival sometime in January. Valerie Roadfuss is donating the use of several large inflatable play structures. As we nail down the details, we’ll need a lot of help with volunteers to create booths and staff the event. A community-wide event like this should be a terrific fundraiser and should bring great visibility to the cause.

For more information please contact Kim Gilboy at kim@4specs.com

Rewards Program: The snowball fight is off to a great start! Right now 1st grade is in the lead with 10 snowballs, and 7th/8th grade has 4 (thank you Mrs. Drake and Mr. Weber). Every time a class brings in 10 Cream O’ Weber milk caps, they receive a paper snowball to put on their door. The class with the most snowballs gets to have a real snowball fight when we return from Christmas break. Contest will end on December 18th.

There are two kinds of milk caps that qualify: the 5-cent caps are found on gallon & half-gallon containers and have a big 5 on them. The 2-cent caps are not marked and are on all quart & smaller containers. They are white, flat & really wide.

Please remember to shop through the Box Tops website if you are shopping online. We can earn a lot of money this way – and it doesn’t cost you any extra. The site is secure and you will not receive junk mail or be put on any lists. Please give it a try! The site is www.boxtops4education.com
Thank you for everything! — J. Johnson

Luna Sticks: In October the students participated in Circus Day where they were introduced to Luna Sticks. The children enjoyed them so much that Mr. Weber purchased a set for each class. If any parents are interested in purchasing a set of sticks, we have been given a special school price. We need to order these as a school, so if you are interested please contact the office.

STICKS - Spellbinder - Light & easy to use, specifically designed for beginners. Baton is made of solid fiberglass covered in rubber tubing with leather tassels, handles are made of wood covered with black rubber. The leather ends come in 3 colors, but selection will be limited to stock we have on hand.
DVD: Aaron Young, Sticks Play Fundamentals

School Fundraiser Prices:
Up to 24 sets: $18
More than 24 sets: $15
Holiday special: Set of sticks & Aaron Young DVD: $25

As mentioned these are our school fundraiser prices & are not available to private individuals.

Sept 10th News

Published by Solider Hollow on September 15, 2008 in Good for Parents, Uncategorized, calendar, newsletter and volunteer. 0 Comments

Full-day Friday, September 19th

Picture day: Wednesday, September 24th.

Student council candidates: All should have their applications turned in by now (the deadline was Sept 9th). Students may begin hanging posters (3/student) Sept. 10th. Speeches will be held Friday, Sept 19th, at 9:00 am at the lodge. Students running should be prepared to deliver a short speech. Following the speeches, voting will be held in individual classrooms & the results will be announced Monday, Sept 22nd.

Playground news: After a lot of hard work our playground is finally coming to fruition. The money raised with this year’s Fall Gala Raffle will be used to help purchase additional features (zip-line, swings, etc) for the playground. It should be installed around the first week of October. Parent help will be needed with installing the playground border & spreading the bark.

Kindergarten Help Needed: Ms. Mary Ann is in dire need of storage for her students. We need to put in a shelving system/cubbies for 30 students. If anybody has access to something like this, or is willing to donate supplies, or build a storage system, please talk to Mary Ann Mathis or Tiffany McClellan.

Fall Gala: We are already starting to receive some wonderful donations. Parents are coming up with some great ideas for auction items.

Please stop by the office & make updates to the solicitation record of businesses you plan to approach. This way we can avoid numerous parents asking the same business for donations.

Drop off: in the school office, T. Livingstone’s 1080 E. 570 S. Heber 435-657-0955, or at A. Wycoff’s 515 S. 980 E. Heber 435-654-2506

If you have any questions or would like to help out please contact Angie @ angiew74@msn.com

Rewards Program: The third grade has taken off on the Fast Fixin’ Home Team Rewards Race! The racetrack is on the bulletin board. Each time a class brings in 10 Home Team Rewards, their car moves 1 spot. Each child in the class that finishes first wins a free movie rental from Movie Gallery! This game will continue for 6 weeks, or until someone wins. Please send in all of your Home Team Rewards, even if you only have one. They can be combined with those of other classmates to move your racecar. These can be found on Fast Fixin’ frozen foods (chicken breasts, cheeseburgers, meatballs, chicken nuggets, etc.).

Please remember to shop through the Box Tops website when you shop online. They now have over 80 stores linked to their site, so please take a look. They are also offering 5 bonus boxtops for every new shopper this month. Give it a try & help our school!
Thank you so much!
J. Johnson (gljill1 (at) msn.com)

Families in Good Standing Policy:

  • Families are expected to volunteer a minimum of three (3) hours per week. Families with more than one child are expected to volunteer one additional hour per week on behalf of each additional child (2 children = 4 hours per week, 3 children = 5 hours per week, etc) Volunteer time can include, but is not limited to: school projects, classroom activities, teacher’s aide, office help, field trips, lunch and recess monitors and council/board sub-committees.
  • Volunteers are an integral part of the running of the school and commitment is very important. If a volunteer cannot cover his or her specific duties or shift it is imperative that the volunteer find his or her own replacement.
  • Families are expected to have their children here on time and call into the office when their child will be absent.
  • Families are expected to sign their child in and out during the course of the school day if they are coming in late or leaving early.
  • Families are expected to check in at the office whenever they come into the school. Entering the classroom before checking in is not permitted.
  • Families are expected to read a copy of the charter so they understand our teaching methods, curriculum, and assessments. Copies are in the office of the school.
  • Families are expected to take one cleaning shift per child per year at the school.

If you have any concerns or if the volunteer hours are a problem for you, please talk to Mr. Weber or someone in the office.

Parking: Just as a reminder, please park your car in a designated parking area & have students walk to/from the school. DO NOT stop in the cross-walk to let your child out of the car. If a crossing guard is not currently available, please walk with your child to the school. Let’s make sure our children are as safe as they can be.

SHCS Updated News

Published by Solider Hollow on September 8, 2008 in Good for Parents, Uncategorized, calendar, fun, newsletter and volunteer. 1 Comment

Full Fridays: September 12th & 19th

Crossing Guards needed (a.m. & p.m.): Sign-up sheet located by the elevator.

Fall Gala, Saturday, October 11th: If you are curious about Soldier Hollow’s Fall Gala, please feel free to look at last year’s program and solicitation record (posted in the office). We are asking all parents to please try and get the same donations that you got last year for this year. Donation letters are available in the office. Please drop off donations to the office, Tricia L. or Angie W. (email: angiew74@msn.com)

We would also like to remind those that own their own business & are looking to advertise (tax deductible), that by purchasing a $300 table sponsorship, your company logo will be included on all of our posters, fliers, and Wave ads. Contact Angie for more information.

Rewards Program:

  • Collection sheets - located in classrooms or hallway or you may print off one from their website www.boxtops4education.com
  • The student who brings in the most items (Box Tops, Campbell’s labels, Tyson Labels, Cream O’Weber caps, Nestle Pure Water labels & Fast Fixin’ Home Team Rewards) in any combination by September 18th will receive a family pass to Hogle Zoo (Thanks Holly T.!)
  • The class that brings in the most reward items throughout the school year will win a Root Bear Float Party in May!
  • 1st Game of the Year: Fast Fixin’ Home Team Rewards Race: Each time a class brings in 10 Home Team Rewards, their car moves 1 space (track located on bulletin board). The class that finishes first wins a free movie rental from Movie Gallery! The game will end in 6 wks. or until someone wins. Rewards are found on Fast Fixin’ frozen foods (chicken, burgers, meatball, etc.).
  • If you shop at Smith’s, Cambell’s has a new promotion that will electronically give SHCS Cambell’s points every time you buy an eligible product using your Fresh Values card. I urge everyone to sign up immediately at www.e-LabelsforEducation.com. It only takes a minute and will only be available for a limited time. FYI- Your children won’t receive credit for these points since I can’t track them, but these points will help us buy some great things for them. You can still send in the labels so that your children get credit for their class. (The school gets double points!). Contact: Jill J.

Bus Service for Soldier Hollow Charter School:

  • Bus will pick-up/drop-off students at designated locations throughout Heber, Midway and Charleston.
  • Bus Capacity: 25 students
  • Bus Type: Ford 350 Diesel with each seat having a seatbelt
  • Drivers: Professional school bus/bus drivers with over 12 yrs. exp.
  • Cost: One student - $6.50 per day roundtrip, 2nd student (same family) - $6.00, 3rd student (same family) - $5.50, 4th student - $5.00
  • Agreement: Parents required to commit for the entire school year. One may offer another parent to take over their contract if they decide to not use the service. Payment monthly or 5% discount if paid by the year. Credit card payment available
  • Forms: Available in school office. Contact: Jean B.

Soldier Hollow Olympics 2008

Published by Solider Hollow on February 29, 2008 in Good for Parents, fun, olympics and volunteer. 0 Comments

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First Grade needs volunteers with Ski Program

Published by Solider Hollow on February 18, 2008 in Good for Parents and volunteer. 0 Comments

We have a critical need in first grade for ski parents. It is difficult to handle the younger kids with very little parent participation. Please contact Mrs. Drake or the room mom if you can help solve this problem. Some suggestions have been

  1. Have one mom stay inside the lodge with younger siblings while another parent skis
  2. Split the class into two groups and only have one group at a time ski. This would be a shame for the children because it would mean that they would only get to ski one time per week.

Please help us solve this situation. Thank you.

Ski Parents needed

Published by Solider Hollow on February 17, 2008 in Good for Parents and volunteer. 0 Comments

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Photo: Chris Willis

One of the great strengths of Soldier Hollow is the opportunity for kids to nordic ski at a world-class facility.

But just having access is not enough. We need parents to help get kids ready with their gear and show them the joys of swishing along our beautiful, snow-covered trails.

Please lend a hand. It’s a fun way to fulfill your volunteer hours and great exercise for your children.