Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD #429

As a result of Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD #429 being in Region 1 of Illinois and that region being under Phase 4 restrictions, the regular Board meeting on February 24th will be lived streamed at 6:30 pm to the general public on our YouTube channel and can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/HBRYouTube. The HBR Board of Education will meet in person in the HBRHS library with no more than 21 public attenders permitted due to social distancing requirements and size limitations of the room. To view the agenda, visit https://tinyurl.com/HBRAgenda. If you wish to make public comment for our live streamed Board meeting, you can submit your comment at https://tinyurl.com/HBR2-24PC. This Google Form will be available up until the time for public comment during the regular Board meeting on 2.24.2021 at 6:30 pm. All submitted public comments will be read during the regular Board meeting. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis

"On Tuesday morning, a neighbor shoveled every driveway on our court!" "Last week, my car got stuck in my long drive...I reached out to a former HBRHS graduate I knew could help." "My daughter and I dropped off cookies for a friend who has been ill." "My family sent Valentine's cards to kids at St. Jude's this year. It made our hearts happy!" Just a few of the stories shared this week. Let's hear yours! #429Cares

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice written by @HBRMS429 students and staff to gain perspective on how they are utilizing @padlet - https://tinyurl.com/HBR-2-19-Blog. #WeAreHBR #RoyalPride

Check out the 429 Update for the month of January by visiting https://youtu.be/3D9XqeBUrTg. If you have not already done so, don't forget to subscribe to our channel after viewing the update to receive additional notifications. #WeAreHBR #RoyalPride

Watch HBRMS girls open their season tonight vs Lisbon you can watch on YouTube starting around 4:25. Click link below and Go Royals! https://youtu.be/XNIuoJINThl

Good morning HBR community! We have 160 #429Cares submissions-can you help us reach our goal of 429 by February 28? Show your care! You can post a picture or story to social media tagging #429Cares, email us a story at 429cares@hbr429.org or complete a Thank A Royal form at https://tinyurl.com/ThankARoyal

Today is the day! Applications are now being accepted for the 2021-2022 Blended Early Childhood program. Access the application at https://tinyurl.com/BlendedEC. Contact the Student Services Department with questions. #WeAreHBR #RoyalPride

Hinckley-Big Rock schools will be implementing full remote learning tomorrow, February 16th, for all students. Students will engage in their classes utilizing Google Meets during their regularly scheduled AM or PM session. AM session students should log into their classes at the appropriate time beginning at 8:30 am. PM session students should log into their classes at the appropriate time beginning at 12:40 pm. Students should log in to their learning platform for further directions from teachers. Decisions related to extra-curricular activities scheduled later in the day will be made with communication coming directly from the coach. Further information from @HBRES429, @HBRMS429, and @HBRHS429 will be shared. #WeAreHBR

Check out the summary of the feedback we received in January on our learning plan's effectiveness by visiting https://5il.co/plz3. Please consider providing us feedback later this month as we continually #StriveToThrive in 2020-2021. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis

Check out this quick Chromebook troubleshooting guide! You can use this when you come across a problem with your Chromebook, and maybe even fix it. As always if you need help you can also send an email to chromebook@hbr429.org for help too. https://tinyurl.com/HBRtech

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice written by @HBRES429 staff to gain perspective on how teamwork makes the dream work - https://tinyurl.com/HBR-2-12-Blog. #WeAreHBR #RoyalPride #TogetherWeGotThis

HBR Community: Wow! We have received 139 Thank a Royal submissions. We want to see your acts of care! Tag #429Cares on social media with your pictures and stories or email us at 429Cares@hbr429.org. We have just 290 more to reach our goal of 429! #429Cares #WeAreHBR

Check out this reminder on how meal service is coordinated during the 2020-2021 school year @HBRCUSD429. Weekly emails sent out for remote meal pickup, so make sure and check your email. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice written by @HBRMS429 students and principal to gain perspective on what's happening at HBRMS - https://tinyurl.com/HBR-2-5-Blog. #WeAreHBR

The DeKalb County Community Gardens and Basics DeKalb County is hosting region wide distribution of diapers and food. Closest distribution is next Monday, 2.8.21, at Hinckley First United Methodist from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm. Check out the image to learn more. #ItTakesAVillage

Considering the timing of the forecasted snow and high winds and in consultation with a road commissioner, Hinckley-Big Rock schools will be implementing full remote learning this afternoon. Students who attend the AM session will continue their daily asynchronous learning as normal. Students who attend the PM session will engage in their classes utilizing Google Meets. PM session students should log into their classes at the appropriate time beginning at 12:40 pm. Just a reminder that there is no student attendance for tomorrow, February 5th, as we have a School Improvement and Remote Planning day scheduled with our staff.

HBR community you are rising to the #429Cares challenge! We have already received 59 Thank A Royal submissions just in this first day! Keep the kindness and acts of care coming! Send your pics, videos, and stories to 429cares@hbr429.org. #429Cares

It's February! HBRES 1st grade students are showing their care for others by writing and recording "friendly letters". How are you showing your care this month? https://tinyurl.com/1stgradeletters #429Cares

Check out our updated 2020-2021 Learning Plan by visiting https://5il.co/idyq. You can also view the news story with more information by visiting https://www.hbr429.org/article/391591?org=hbr-429. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis

Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice written by @HBRHS429 senior Tessa Prellberg to gain perspective on her new realizations and appreciation - https://tinyurl.com/HBR-1-29-Blog. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis