The Hillside SPARKS students are back in action after Christmas break. We have decided to make this month’s theme “SPARKS Appreciates” and the students have already picked their first honoree. Each week they will choose a different person or group from the school to honor for all they do for us.
Summer Vacation is over and the
school year is back in session. After
School SPARKS will begin on
September 19th, 2011. If you are
interested in enrolling your child
please contact me with their name,
grade and classroom teacher.
On February 15th Hillside SPARKS is offering a Resume Workshop for parents. We will have computers available for you to use and Resume Software.
On February 22nd, MSU Extension will be here with tips on Smart Shopping. Parents are invited to sit in on this presentation with their child.
On February 24th, we will be having our first SPARKS Talent Show. Please join us at 4:oo to show your support. Following SPARKS Hillside is hosting an Authors night beginning at 5:30.
Yesterday the Hillside SPARKS
students enjoyed a trip to Snow
Snake for our annual tubing trip.
The weather was chilly but
everyone was bundled up and had
a great time.
Do you need help with your taxes?
Are there a few questions you need
answered? H&R Block will be here
to help.
When: January 20th from 4 – 5 pm.
Where: Hillside Elementary
Refreshments will be available for those who attend.
Welcome back everyone! I just
posted an updated newsletter for
January and February on the
newsletters page so make sure you
check it out.
The Hillside SPARKS students would like to thank Arby’s of Clare for inviting them to paint their windows for the holiday. The students had a great time and did an amazing job!
Please remember that there is no SPARKS on Tuesday, November 23rd or Wednesday, November 24th, 2010.
From all of us at the Hillside SPARKS program we hope you have a safe and happy holiday!
This month the Hillside SPARKS students got to go on a Virtual Field Trip to NASA where they learned about life in space. With the help of the Clare Gladwin RESD and REMC we were able to bring a NASA employee to us through the power of technology. Students were able to ask questions and learn interesting facts about what happens when you go up to the International Space Station.
We also enjoyed a trip to The Fruitful Orchard in Gladwin this month. Students were treated to a hayride through the orchard where they got to get off and pick an apple of their own. The SPARKS students also got to see where and how the apples are washed, sorted and turned into apple cider. However, the highlight of the trip was the fresh donuts and cider they got to enjoy before heading home.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Lights On After School a great success! We had approximately 150 students and parents in attendance and enjoyed food from Little Caesars and Chartwells along with presentations from the Red Cross, MSU Extension, the Harrison Fire Department, School Leason Officer Nick Oster and the school nurse Joy Robinson.
