Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice to gain perspective from @HBRMS429 staff member Mrs. Flanigan on opportunities for learning this school year - https://tinyurl.com/HBR-1-22-Blog. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Check out the 429 Update for the month of December by visiting https://youtu.be/GcSxd4-iUp4. 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
Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice to gain perspective from @HBRES429 students on their experiences this school year - https://tinyurl.com/HBR-1-15-Blog. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Check out the summary of the feedback we received in December on our learning plan's effectiveness by visiting https://5il.co/olya. Please consider providing us feedback later this month as we continually #StriveToThrive in 2020-2021. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice to gain perspective from an @HBRHS429 parent to gain perspective on their family's experiences this year - https://tinyurl.com/HBR-1-8-Blog. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Talking to our children about difficult situations, tragedies and news events is challenging, yet important for developing resiliency. The Center of Childhood Resilience at Lurie Children’s has a great resource for parents we wanted to share. https://tinyurl.com/yy5mk884
Reminder...We are offering Meal Pick-Up (https://forms.gle/YXrZ7dFEx6toz8Vt7) or Bus Meal Delivery (https://forms.gle/Ny9S2cZEjN4p264E8) to provide meals to children under the age of 18. Please complete one of the forms by today's end as we prepare for the week of 1.11. #WeAreHBR
Today's a great day to have a great day as we start the second semester of the 2020-2021 school year. Thanks in advance to our students and staff for all of their hard work and dedication! #WeAreHBR #RoyalPride #GreatDay
The DeKalb County Community Gardens and Basics DeKalb County is hosting region wide distribution of diapers and food. Closest distribution is next Monday, 1.11.21, at Hinckley First United Methodist from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm. Check out the image to learn more. #ItTakesAVillage
As a result of Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD #429 being in Region 1 of Illinois and that region being under Tier 3 resurgence mitigations, the Building and Grounds Committee meeting on January 6th will be lived streamed at 5:00 pm to the general public on our YouTube channel and can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/HBRYouTube. 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/PC1-6HBR. This Google Form will be available up until the time for public comment during the Building and Grounds Committee meeting on 1.6.2021 at 5:00 pm. All submitted public comments will be read during the Building and Grounds Committee meeting. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
We are offering Meal Pick-Up (https://forms.gle/YXrZ7dFEx6toz8Vt7) or Bus Meal Delivery (https://forms.gle/Ny9S2cZEjN4p264E8) to provide meals to children under the age of 18 in our district. Please complete one of the forms by 1.7 as we prepare for the week of 1.11. #WeAreHBR
Reminder...We are offering Meal Pick-Up (https://forms.gle/LWEMjpWBDFFfcQpCA) or Bus Meal Delivery (https://forms.gle/BNJE2ctem55Pa3qx5) to provide meals to children under the age of 18. Please complete one of the forms by today's end as we prepare for the week of 1.4. #WeAreHBR
The updated District goals for Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD #429 have been posted. Visit https://www.hbr429.org/o/hbr-429/page/hbr-district-goals-2020-2021 to learn about our progress. #WeAreHBR
We are offering Meal Pick-Up (https://forms.gle/LWEMjpWBDFFfcQpCA) or Bus Meal Delivery (https://forms.gle/BNJE2ctem55Pa3qx5) to provide meals to children under the age of 18 in our district. Please complete one of the forms by 12.31 as we prepare for the week of 1.4. #WeAreHBR
From the staff at Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD #429, we wish you a Merry and Blessed Christmas! #WeAreHBR @HBRES429 @HBRMS429 @HBRHS429
Reminder...The Hinckley Area Food Pantry is providing meals to children under the age of 18 on Monday, 12.28.20. If you would like to take advantage, please complete the Google Form (https://forms.gle/p4PraV6avYCk58M17) no later than today's end. #ItTakesAVillage
Check out our updated Community Education and Engagement Plan for 2020-2021 by visiting https://5il.co/nv5f. This document provides insight into our district and building level communication topics for the second semester of 2020-2021. #WeAreHBR #TheMoreYouKnow
The Hinckley Area Food Pantry is providing meals to children under the age of 18 on Monday, 12.28.2020. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please complete the Google Form (https://forms.gle/p4PraV6avYCk58M17) no later than Monday, 12.21.20. #ItTakesAVillage
Reminder...We are offering Meal Pick-Up (https://forms.gle/aGgWdpiMTpLXManK7) or Bus Meal Delivery (https://forms.gle/9S6PQaJGNNb1uKEP6) to provide meals to children under the age of 18. Please complete one of the forms by today's end as we prepare for the week of 12.21.
The water main break has been repaired @HBRHS429! We will be under a boil order until we get test results back. With that one limitation, @HBRHS429 and the @HBRCUSD429 District Office will be open tomorrow. All building operations will run as normal. #WeAreHBR #ItTakesAVillage
We are offering Meal Pick-Up (https://forms.gle/aGgWdpiMTpLXManK7) or Bus Meal Delivery (https://forms.gle/9S6PQaJGNNb1uKEP6) to provide meals to children under the age of 18 in our district. Please complete one of the forms by 12.17 as we prepare for the week of 12.21. #WeAreHBR
As a result of Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD #429 being in Region 1 of Illinois and that region being under Tier 3 resurgence mitigations, the regular Board meeting on December 16th 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 public attendance due to the Tier 3 resurgence mitigation restrictions. 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/HBR12-16PC. This Google Form will be available up until the time for public comment during the regular Board meeting on 12.16.2020 at 6:30 pm. All submitted public comments will be read during the regular Board meeting. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
We had a water main break @HBRHS429 this morning. The building will be closed, however our learning will continue. Meal pick up @HBRHS429 and delivery will also continue as scheduled. All other building operations @HBRES429 and @HBRMS429 will run as normal. #WeAreHBR #IsIt2021Yet
We are looking for the next dynamic Principal @HBRHS429 to lead the students & staff beginning in the 2021-2022 school year. If you or someone you know is interested in joining our team, please visit https://tinyurl.com/HBRHSPrincipal to apply. Posting closes 1/8/2021. #WeAreHBR
Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice to gain perspective from @HBR429SpecEd on our journey to build resilience - https://tinyurl.com/HBR-12-11-Blog. #WeAreHBR #ItTakesAVillage #TogetherWeGotThis
Reminder...We are offering Meal Pick-Up (https://forms.gle/sNppMKVcEsCBKdEXA) or Bus Meal Delivery (https://forms.gle/DjgSpDvvvzaf2Yqm8) to provide meals to children under the age of 18. Please complete one of the forms by today's end as we prepare for the week of 12.10.
We are offering Meal Pick-Up (https://forms.gle/sNppMKVcEsCBKdEXA) or Bus Meal Delivery (https://forms.gle/DjgSpDvvvzaf2Yqm8) to provide meals to children under the age of 18 in our district. Please complete one of the forms by 12.10 as we prepare for the week of 12.14. #WeAreHBR
Students & Parents: Additional academic coaching, support, and intervention kick off this week in all 3 of our buildings via Google Meets! Check your email for specific information about how to access this support. #RoyalPride #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Check out the 429 Update for the month of November by visiting https://youtu.be/u8JWgSeea9E. 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
Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice to gain perspective from an @HBRES429 parent on how HBR is a beautiful place to live - https://tinyurl.com/HBR-12-4-Blog. #WeAreHBR #ItTakesAVillage #TogetherWeGotThis
Reminder...We are offering Meal Pick-Up (https://forms.gle/n8WBb5W7G8L4M6kaA) or Bus Meal Delivery (https://forms.gle/YCRFz5gFPdKQTM5VA) to provide meals to children under the age of 18. Please complete one of the forms by today's end as we prepare for the week of 12.7.
Reminder...We are offering Meal Pick-Up (https://forms.gle/n8WBb5W7G8L4M6kaA) or Bus Meal Delivery (https://forms.gle/YCRFz5gFPdKQTM5VA) to provide meals to children under the age of 18 in our district. Please complete one of the forms by 12.3 as we prepare for the week of 12.7.
We are offering Remote Meal Pick-Up (https://forms.gle/n8WBb5W7G8L4M6kaA) or Bus Route Meal Service (https://forms.gle/YCRFz5gFPdKQTM5VA) to provide meals to children under the age of 18 in our district. Please complete one of the forms by 12.3 as we prepare for the week of 12.7.
The staff at Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD #429 hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving! #WeAreHBR #Thankful
We are offering Remote Meal Pick-Up (https://forms.gle/yKmtLh4LwWBP2Ru29) or Bus Route Meal Service (https://forms.gle/guXYERcDx1MwGZSb6) to provide meals to children under the age of 18 in our district. Please complete one of the forms today as we prepare for the week of 11.30.
As requested by the DeKalb County Health Department (@DeKalbCoHD), we are sharing a free temporary drive through Covid-19 testing site in DeKalb County. See the image for more information on free testing at the Sandwich Fair Grounds today & tomorrow, 11.23-11.24. #ItTakesAVillage
Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice to learn how Mr. Brickman, @HBRHS429 Principal, is in many ways transported back to his first year as Principal - https://tinyurl.com/HBR-11-20-Blog. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
As a result of Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD #429 being in Region 1 of Illinois and that region being under Tier 2 resurgence mitigations, the regular Board meeting on November 18th 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 public attendance due to the Tier 2 resurgence mitigation limit of 10 people. 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/HBR11-18PC. This Google Form will be available up until the time for public comment during the regular Board meeting on 11.18.2020 at 6:30 pm. All submitted public comments will be read during the regular Board meeting. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Today is School Board Members Day with a theme this year of Perseverance through Leadership. We are thankful for the HBR Board of Education's dedication, perseverance, focus, & commitment to our students, families, staff, & greater community. #WeAreHBR #ThankABoardMember
Check out the 429 Update for the month of October by visiting https://youtu.be/fSaWDI8kUTc. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel after viewing the update. #WeAreHBR #RoyalPride
As requested by the DeKalb County Health Department (@DeKalbCoHD), we are sharing free temporary drive through Covid-19 testing sites in DeKalb County. See images for more information on testing at Hiawatha CUSD #426 on 11.14-11.15 and Northern Illinois University on 11.16-11.18.
Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice to learn about how Kayleigh, @HBRHS429 student, is making the absolute best of it - https://tinyurl.com/HBR-11-13-Blog. #WeAreHBR #RoyalPride
Getting ready to head out to deliver some thankful totes to local Veterans. @HBRES429, @HBRMS429, and @HBRHS429 did a fantastic job honoring our Veterans. Thank you Veterans for your service and sacrifice! #WeAreHBR #VeteransDay2020 #Thankful
We extend a special thanks to our veterans today. Thank you for your service, dedication, and sacrifice to protect our freedom. Visit hbr429.org for our web page created to honor you. #WeAreHBR #VeteransDay2020 #Thankful
Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice to learn about our newest speech-language pathologist. Welcome to the Royal family Ms. Chiappetta! - https://tinyurl.com/HBR-11-6-Blog. #WeAreHBR #WeAreFamily
Arbor Management is seeking energetic employees for the Food Service Program in the Hinckley-Big Rock School District. See the information in the image for more details.
Check out the summary of the feedback we received in October on our learning plan's effectiveness by visiting https://5il.co/mmyy. Please consider providing us feedback next week in another survey as we continually #StriveToThrive in 2020-2021. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice to gain perspective on the happenings @HBRMS429 from Mr. Strouss. - https://tinyurl.com/HBR-10-30-Blog. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
HBR CUSD #429 is looking for qualified candidates to apply for our Technology Specialist opening. If you are looking to make a positive impact on the students and staff of HBR and technology is your thing, visit https://tinyurl.com/HBRTechSpec for more information. #WeAreHBR
As a result of Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD #429 being in Region 1 of Illinois and that region being under Tier 2 resurgence mitigations, the regular Board meeting on October 28th 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 public attendance due to the Tier 2 resurgence mitigation limit of 10 people. 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/HBRPublicComment. This Google Form will be available up until the time for public comment during the regular Board meeting on 10.28.2020 at 6:30 pm. All submitted public comments will be read during the regular Board meeting. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Ending the HBR Symposium focusing on the stress buster of staying in our upstairs brain. Thanks to our Mental Health team for helpful sessions this afternoon! #WeAreHBR #RoyalPride #ReadyToGo
Starting off the afternoon Symposium session 1 focused on social- emotional well-being. Learning with staff on the importance of connecting with families in a disconnected time. #WeAreHBR #TheMoreYouKnow
Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice to hear from Ms. Cook, Mr. Strouss, and students @HBRMS429. Welcome Ms. Cook! - https://tinyurl.com/HBR-10-23-Blog. #WeAreHBR #WeAreFamily
HBR Symposium's final technology focused session is underway. Learning about and brainstorming use of @SavvasLearning Math with teachers @HBRES429 and @HBRHS429. #WeAreHBR #BetterTogether
Staff learning about #BitmojiClassroom during today's Symposium. Great collaborative session provided by Ms. Kacer @HBRHS429 and Mrs. Stanek @HBRES429 modeling ways to use this tool. #WeAreHBR #RoyalPride
Starting our Symposium today with technology focused learning. Thanks to all our staff who are leading us in our learning! #WeAreHBR #ReadyToGo #RoyalPride
The updated District goals for Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD #429 have been posted. Visit https://www.hbr429.org/o/hbr-429/page/hbr-district-goals-2020-2021 to learn about our progress. #WeAreHBR
Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice to hear from @HBRHS429 staff on the one book, one school initiative - https://tinyurl.com/HBR-10-16-Blog. #WeAreHBR
Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice to hear from @HBRES429 staff and students on this year's Walk-A-Thon - https://tinyurl.com/HBR-10-9-Blog. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Check out the 429 Update for the month of September by visiting https://youtu.be/Eu76lOoXcME. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel after viewing the update. #WeAreHBR #RoyalPride
Want to help make a difference? Make sure and complete the #2020Census today. This is the last day to complete the census, so don't hesitate. Visit my2020census.gov. #MakeILCount #ItTakesAVillage
Fill out the #2020Census to help our community get the funding we need for continued progress. Deadline is September 30th, so make sure and complete by visiting my2020census.gov. #MakeILCount #ItTakesAVillage
Just a reminder - no school for students on both 10.1 & 10.2. Staff are engaging in remote planning & school improvement on 10.1. @HBRHS429 has parent-teacher conferences the evening of 10.1 & during the day on 10.2. @HBRES429 & @HBRMS429 will engage in curriculum work on 10.2.
Glass half-full or half-empty? Check out this week's blog to gain perspective from Jessica Sonntag, @HBR429SpecEd, on her outlook. https://tinyurl.com/HBR-9-25-Blog #WeAreHBR
If you haven't completed the 2020 census, please do so to help our local communities and organizations. Deadline is September 30th, so make sure and complete by visiting my2020census.gov. #Census2020 #ItTakesAVillage
Check out this week's Every Royal's Voice to hear from @HBRES429 Principal, Ms. Melnyk, as she shares tips for the remote learning portion of our students' daily blended learning - https://tinyurl.com/HBR-9-18-Blog. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis #TheMoreYouKnow
HBR Parents...want to learn how you can use Google Classroom to help support your student's learning? Check out this great resource from @NewEdTechClass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgS-hoSIjnw. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis #TheMoreYouKnow
HBR Parents....check out this great resource from @TheIRISCenter for tips and resources to support your student's learning at home during the COVID-19 pandemic - https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/c19/#content. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis #TheMoreYouKnow
Check out the most recent blog to gain insight from @HBRHS429 student, Lexi Zabel, on learning through Covid-19 - https://tinyurl.com/HBR-9-11-Blog. #WeAreHBR
HBR is now participating in the Summer Food Service Program through December 2020. What does that mean? All meals served will be free to all students, so go ahead and have your student place their meal order as they have been on a daily basis and they will receive a free meal.
Just a friendly reminder of the new PM session schedule that starts tomorrow, 9.8.2020. New start time is 12:40 with dismissal time at 3:10. For more information, visit https://www.hbr429.org/article/299355?org=hbr-429. #WeAreHBR
Check out the most recent blog to gain insight from @HBRMS429 students on the first day of school - https://tinyurl.com/HBR-9-4-Blog. #WeAreHBR
Check out our updated 2020-2021 Learning Plan by visiting https://5il.co/idyq. If you want to learn more about the update, visit https://www.hbr429.org/article/299355?org=hbr-429 and read the recently released news story. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Check out this week's blog to gain insight from @HBR429Sup on the start of the year, upcoming communication, and some stats on Every Royal's Voice. https://tinyurl.com/HBR-8-28-Blog #WeAreHBR
Check out the 429 Update for the month of August by visiting https://youtu.be/gg5F4B39HAQ. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel after viewing the update. #WeAreHBR #RoyalPride
Check out our first blog of the 2020-2021 school year brought to you by the students @HBRES429 - https://tinyurl.com/y5kr9wzy. Thanks to everyone for your part in making the start of our year a great one. While certainly not perfect, we strive to thrive. #WeAreHBR #RoyalPride
Our FY21 tentative budget is on public display until our Budget Hearing at 6:15 pm on 9.23.2020 in the HBRHS library. The FY21 tentative budget can be viewed at https://5il.co/jxv1, on our Business & Finance page, or by viewing the document in our district office. #WeAreHBR
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/289724?org=hbr-429. #WeAreHBR #ReadyToGo
Interested in learning more about what meal service will look like as we start the 2020-2021 school year? Visit https://5il.co/jpid to learn more. #WeAreHBR #ReadyToGo
Chromebook distribution for our students participating in full remote learning will take place Monday 8.17.20 and Tuesday 8.18.20 at the high school by the front entrance. Stop by between 8:30-9:30 a.m. or 2:30-3:30 p.m. to pick up your device.
Students participating in AM/PM Hybrid learning will receive their Chromebooks during the first week of in-person school.
Check out our news story on the use of PickUp Patrol (@pickup_patrol) for information on our use of this tool for daily self-certification for at-home health screenings - https://www.hbr429.org/article/287523?org=hbr-429. #WeAreHBR #ReadyToGo
Welcome Back Staff
New certified staff learning about downstairs and upstairs brain as we focus on social emotional support for our students and each other. Day two of orientation is underway with lots of learning provided by @HBR429SpecEd. #WeAreHBR #ReadyToGo
We are excited to meet with our new certified staff over the next two days as we prepare for the 2020-2021 school year. How to be the ideal team player will be one of many topics. #WeAreHBR #ReadyToGo
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/278966?org=hbr-429. #WeAreHBR
After reviewing the most recent recommendations from the IL State Board of Ed, we are working on revising our 2020-2021 Learning Plan to include a remote option for any family upon request. A follow up survey will be shared. This Friday is our target date.
Thank you to all of our HBR families who have completed the enrollment survey! If you haven’t submitted your survey yet, please complete it by the end of the day tomorrow,Sunday 7/26/20 to assist us with planning AM/PM cohorts, transportation and meal service.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdW5RyQ0ZIRxxnLZ-Mj4gVsmXbqgWBlPhMQ_sZXMy57-flGEw/viewform
We have created a Frequently Asked Questions document to accompany our 2020-2021 Learning Plan for our parents and community. We will update it as new questions come in. You can access the document at: https://tinyurl.com/HBR2020FAQ. #WeAreHBR
Check out the Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD #429 goals and tasks for the 2020-2021 school year by visiting https://5il.co/ikwc. The progress on these goals will be updated in October. #WeAreHBR
Do you need help setting up the notifications on your HBR app? Check out the infographic below. #WeAreHBR
HBR Parents & Guardians:
Thank you for your continued support as we prepare for the start of the 20-21 school year. As stated upon the release of the HBR 20-21 Learning Plan last Friday, we are asking all HBR families to complete this survey to help us plan for attendance, transportation, and meal service. We ask that you complete the survey by the end of the day, Sunday 7/26/20. This timeline will assist us in creating our AM/PM cohorts and notifying parents of this information by August 3, 2020.
https://forms.gle/NHXM7CKy7ydGCcbx8
Staff & Students did a great job practicing social distancing and wearing their masks today! Great job Royals!
We have updated our 2020-2021 school calendar to include the first two, of potentially 5, remote planning days in line with PA 101-0643. This update is in line with our 2020-2021 Learning Plan. You can view the updated calendar at https://5il.co/ifdl. #WeAreHBR
Getting ready for in-person summer school! We will be trying out window masks made by @boldbandz for staff. Excited to see our summer school students tomorrow!
Don't forget to download the new Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD#429 App and sign up for alerts. Information about the 2020-2021 school year will be coming soon--you don't want to miss it!
HBR is preparing for in-person summer school which starts next week. @HBR429SpecEd is lining up the logistics and answering questions of staff. #WeAreHBR #ReadyToGo
Today as we fly our flags at half-staff due to the COVID-19 disaster proclamation, we additionally honor the Bunn Capital Shooting in Springfield--Commemorating Christopher Aumiller, Marsha Strumpher, and Bill Gibbons.
Don't want to miss important updates about school, athletics, clubs, and more? Now, there's an "App for that"! Download the Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD#429 App from the App Store and sign up for alerts from your school.
If you aren't a frequent Facebook or Twitter user, we have you covered! You can now access social media posts, news, and announcements on our website via the "live feed" and "news" features.
We are excited to announce that our website is getting a fresh new look next week! Continue to access all things HBR#429 at www.hbr429.org, now powered by Apptegy.
Please visit https://tinyurl.com/yb3eayyo to receive an update on the timeline for our planning to start the 2020-2021 school year at HBR CUSD #429. #WeAreHBR
The Board approved an amended 2020-2021 school calendar at last night's Board meeting as a result of Senate Bill 1863 which makes November 3, 2020 a state holiday for schools. Check out the slightly modified calendar by visiting https://www.hbr429.org/domain/34. #WeAreHBR
Check out the latest 429 Update to learn about the Hinckley-Big Rock Board of Education meetings in the month of May 2020. #WeAreHBR #429update https://youtu.be/ixaxv4LRZD8
Please visit https://tinyurl.com/yd4maqj2 to learn how HBR is planning for the future in the coming weeks and the start of the 2020-2021 school year. #WeAreHBR
Check out the Board approved 2021-2022 school calendar for HBR by visiting https://www.hbr429.org/domain/34. #WeAreHBR
The final episode of Royal-y Resilient (Community as the 8th C?) can be found here: https://youtu.be/uGpKmLoIS7I
Within our walls, do we believe in every young person unconditionally and hold them to high expectations?
Do we sincerely believe that every child can succeed?
If you wish to make public comment for our virtually held Board meeting this Wednesday, 5.27.2020, you can submit your comment at https://forms.gle/aXC8UAaq88USGVAb7. #WeAreHBR
HBR CUSD #429 will be holding our Board meeting virtually this Wednesday, 5.27.2020. To view the agenda, visit https://tinyurl.com/yztgvfww. The meeting will be live streamed on our YouTube channel beginning @ 6:30 pm and can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/y9b6tqey. #WeAreHBR
Thanks to our HBR retirees for their combined 87 years of service and dedication to the students, parents, and greater community of HBR CUSD #429. You will be missed! #WeAreHBR #ForeverARoyal
Last day of drive through meal service from 11:00‐12:00 today, 5.22.2020, @HBRHS429. Breakfast & lunch will be served. Thanks to the Hinckley Area Food Pantry & @FoxValleyY to help meet the needs of our students, families, and greater community! #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Join us live on Tuesday May 26 at 3:00 for more discussion on how having control builds resilience. https://meet.google.com/hon-qrgi-emc
Knowing what we can and can't control, helps us save energy for what we can. Royal-ly Resilient Episode 8 discusses parenting styles, pre planning, and releasing control so children can become more resilient.
https://youtu.be/O4uh0J7UZkQ
HBR will be serving drive through meals from 11:00‐12:00 today, 5.20.2020, @HBRHS429 for our students. Breakfast & lunch for two days will be served today. During our last week of school, we'll also be serving on Friday. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Join us for the Royal-y Resilient Live Discussion today at 3:00 via Google Meets. We'll be talking about coping with stress.
https://meet.google.com/wdq-sxti-hbx
As summer is approaching and we are ending the school year, we wanted to share with you access to free food both locally and regionally. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/yxdsnbl9. @SummerMealsIL #WeAreHBR #ItTakesAVillage
HBR will be serving drive through meals from 11:00‐12:00 today, 5.18.2020, @HBRHS429 for our students. Breakfast & lunch for two days will be served today. During our last week of school, we'll also be serving on Wednesday and Friday. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Check out this week's District blog to gain perspective on lessons learned & the importance of getting involved by 2020 Senior Class member Carson Pickert - https://tinyurl.com/ybyl83aa. Great advice for current & future Royals. #ForeverARoyal #WeAreHBR #RoyalPride
HBR will be serving drive through meals from 11:00‐12:00 today, 5.15.2020, @HBRHS429 for our students. A days worth of breakfast & lunch may include bagels, yogurt, pizza & other goodies. Next week, we'll be serving on Monday, Wednesday & Friday. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
New Episode! This week's Royal-y Resilient provides 10 tools to help you cope with stress and build your (your child's) resilience. https://youtu.be/OYwNz9dFIkA
Join us for LIVE discussion Tuesday 5/19 at 3:00 pm via Google Meets https://meet.google.com/wdq-sxti-hbx
Hey @HBRHS429 #ClassOf2020, if you are driving past the Hinckley Historical Society building this weekend, take a look in their window as they honor your graduation this Sunday. Thanks to the HHS for your extra efforts. #ItTakesAVillage
HBR will be serving drive through meals from 11:00‐12:00 today, 5.13.2020, @HBRHS429 for our students. Breakfast & lunch for two days may include tacos, rib sandwich, bagels & other goodies. We'll also be serving on Friday, 5.15. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Join us live on today Tuesday May 12 at 3:00 pm to discuss how Contribution leads to resiliency. https://meet.google.com/mta-omsp-dwq.
Check out the latest 429 Update to learn about the Hinckley-Big Rock Board of Education meetings in the month of April 2020. #WeAreHBR #429update https://youtu.be/D31lyYiRQnQ
I challenged the @HBRHS429 students to stay engaged and keep learning during this time of remote learning. They did their part. So I enlisted the help of my two boys to fulfill my part. They were happy to help! https://bit.ly/3bksA7N
#TogetherWeGotThis #WeAreHBR
HBR will be serving drive through meals from 11:00‐12:00 today, 5.11.2020, @HBRHS429 for our students. Breakfast & lunch for two days may include chicken nuggets, corn dog, & other goodies. We'll also be serving on Wednesday & Friday, 5.13 & 5.15. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Check out this week's District blog to gain perspective on HBR and its impact on our 2020 Senior Class President, Hunter Swanson - https://tinyurl.com/y6wzp6av. From the staff at HBR, thanks for the thanks. It means a lot! #WeAreHBR #RoyalPride #OurFutureIsBright
HBR will be serving drive through meals from 11:00‐12:00 today, 5.8.2020, @HBRHS429 for our students. A days worth of breakfast & lunch may include bagels, yogurt, pizza & other goodies. Next week, we'll be serving on Monday, Wednesday & Friday. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Today is Thursday which means it's Royal-y Remote video Podcast day! You can watch/listen to Episode 6: Contribution-Seeing Beyond Themselves at https://youtu.be/e28J-2atDkQ
Join us live on Tuesday May 12 at 3:00 pm https://meet.google.com/mta-omsp-dwq.
HBR will be serving drive through meals from 11:00‐12:00 today, 5.6.2020, @HBRHS429 for our students. Breakfast & lunch for two days may include cereal, bagels, yogurt, hamburger, rib patty, & other goodies. We'll also be serving on Friday, 5.8. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
If you wish to make public comment for our virtually held Building, Grounds, and Transportation Committee Meeting this Wednesday, 5.6.2020, you can submit your comment at https://forms.gle/kj8PVWzDmFsPYysB6. #WeAreHBR
HBR CUSD #429 will be holding our Building and Grounds Committee meeting virtually this Wednesday, 5.6.2020. To view the agenda, visit https://tinyurl.com/yztgvfww. The 5:00 pm meeting will be live streamed on YouTube and can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/y9b6tqey. #WeAreHBR
Thanks to the generosity of community members, our teachers are being shown how much they are appreciated during #TeacherAppreciationWeek. These signs will be up all week & then given to each teacher. We appreciate what you do now more than ever! #MayThe4thBeWithYou #WeAreHBR
HBR will be serving drive through meals from 11:00‐12:00 today, 5.4.2020, @HBRHS429 for our students. Breakfast & lunch for two days may include walking taco, waffles & sausage, & other goodies. We'll also be serving on Wednesday & Friday, 5.6 & 5.8. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Reminder that today, May 4th, is a Royal Remote Planning Day. While staff reflect and plan, HBR students should utilize this day to ensure learning from the prior week is taken care of, reflect on decisions made, and plan for needed adjustments. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
HBR will be serving drive through meals from 11:00‐12:00 today, 5.1.2020, @HBRHS429 for our students. A days worth of breakfast & lunch includes a jumbo corn dog & other goodies. Next week, we'll be serving on Monday, Wednesday & Friday.. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis #HappyMayDay
It's Thursday~the day that Royal-y Resilient posts a new video podcast! You can find Episode 5: Character Counts! https://youtu.be/uJoHLv6I0SM
HBR will be serving drive through meals from 11:00‐12:00 today, 4.29.2020, @HBRHS429 for our students. Breakfast & lunch for two days may include chicken nuggets, ham sandwich, corn dog & other goodies. We'll also be serving on Friday, 5.1. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Connection is critical to resilience! Join us for Live discussion Tuesday April 28 at 3:00 pm. (meet.google.com/ipw-ouxn-ftw)
Check out our May calendar for important meal service information on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays through May 22nd, Royal Remote Learning Days, Royal Remote Planning Days, and our last day of school on May 22nd. #WeAreHBR
HBR will be serving drive through meals from 11:00‐12:00 today, 4.27.2020, @HBRHS429 for our students. Breakfast & lunch for two days may include pizza, chicken nuggets, tenders & other goodies. We'll also be serving on Wednesday & Friday, 4.29 & 5.1. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Reminder that today, April 27th, is a Royal Remote Planning Day. While staff reflect and plan, HBR students should utilize this day to ensure learning from the prior week is taken care of, reflect on decisions made, and plan for needed adjustments. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
HBR will be serving drive through meals from 11:00‐12:00 today, 4.24.2020, @HBRHS429 for our students. 80 bags are prepared with a days worth of breakfast & lunch in each bag. Next week, we'll be serving on Monday, Wednesday & Friday. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
As May 1st is 8 days away, we wanted to share that this day will be a full Royal Remote Learning Day with drive through meal service provided. We are working on a May calendar like the shared April calendar. The May calendar will be released early next week. #WeAreHBR #429Update
Connection is so important! We talk about this critical "C" in this week's episode of Royal-y Resilient. Check it out! https://youtu.be/rl_UCykB9HI
HBR will be serving drive through meals from 11:00‐12:00 today, 4.22.2020, @HBRHS429 for our students. 80 bags are prepared with 2 days worth of breakfast & lunch in each bag. We'll also be serving on Friday, 4.24. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Join us LIVE today at 3:00pm to discuss Royal-y Resilient Episode 3 Building Confidence
meet.google.com/pdy-bmug-dyt
If you wish to make public comment for our virtually held Board meetings this Wednesday, 4.22.2020, you can submit your comment at https://forms.gle/iTxhMwPqMdcBf3qG9 for the Amended Budget Hearing and https://forms.gle/ZH2ts39eytomPdC57 for the Regular Board Meeting. #WeAreHBR
HBR CUSD #429 will be holding our Board meetings virtually this Wednesday, 4.22.2020. To view the agendas, visit https://tinyurl.com/yztgvfww. The meetings will be live streamed on YouTube beginning @ 6:15 pm & 6:30 pm and can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/y8749xlc. #WeAreHBR
HBR will be serving drive through meals from 11:00‐12:00 today, 4.20.2020, @HBRHS429 for our students. 80 bags are prepared with 2 days worth of breakfast & lunch in each bag. We'll also be serving on Wednesday & Friday, 4.22 & 4.24. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Reminder that today, April 20th, is a Royal Remote Planning Day. While staff reflect and plan, HBR students should utilize this day to ensure learning from the prior week is taken care of, reflect on decisions made, and plan for needed adjustments. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
View our April 17th update after Governor Pritzker's announcement of remote learning through the end of the 2019-2020 school year by visiting https://youtu.be/jZH7zThwI2Y. More communication to come in the near future. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Check out our most recent District blog, Every Royal's Voice, as we honor Jennifer O'Donnell - https://tinyurl.com/ycdvr36y #ThanksForYourService #YouWillBeMissed
"Children can't gain genuine confidence without experiencing their own competence."
Royal-y Resilient Episode 3: Building Confidence is live! https://youtu.be/Wwfa30PQUY0
Check out our updated District Goals for the 2019-2020 school year by visiting https://www.hbr429.org/domain/12. While things have certainly changed in the past month, we continue to strive forward in reaching our goals. #WeAreHBR #RoyalPride
HBR will be serving drive through lunch to any HBR student 11:00 - 12:00 today, 4.16.2020, @HBRHS429. We will serve lunch next week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 4.20, 4.22, and 4.24. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
HBR will be serving drive through lunch to any HBR student 11:00 - 12:00 today, 4.14.2020, @HBRHS429. We are preparing to serve 300 lunches this week and are #ReadyToGo to serve more students. We'll also be serving this week on Thursday, 4.16. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Reminder that today, April 14th, is a Royal Remote Planning Day. While staff reflect and plan, HBR students should utilize this day to ensure learning from the prior week is taken care of, reflect on decisions made, and plan for needed adjustments. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
The Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD #429 Board of Education is looking for candidates to fill the current vacant school board seat. Interested? Visit https://tinyurl.com/y6sg4wgb to learn more about the requirements and how to submit your letter of interest. #WeAreHBR #SchoolBoard
Check out Royal-y Resilient Episode 2: Developing Competence by Getting Out of the Way https://youtu.be/Ja7GsiTjH24
HBR will be serving drive through lunch to any HBR student 11:00 - 12:00 today, 4.8.2020, @HBRHS429. With no school on Friday, 4.10, or Monday, 4.13, we will serve lunch next week on Tuesday and Thursday, 4.14 and 4.16. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Please visit https://tinyurl.com/uz37ubr to read about important updates to our Royal Remote Learning. Thanks for doing your best HBR! #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
HBR will be serving drive through lunch to any HBR student 11:00 - 12:00 today, 4.6.2020, @HBRHS429. We are preparing to serve 300 lunches this week and are #ReadyToGo to serve more students. We'll also be serving this week on Wednesday, 4.8. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
We served 213 lunches last week thanks to Arbor Management & HBR volunteers. With 375 lunches prepared, we were able to partner with @FoxValleyY to make sure the extra lunches were used. Partnering with the Hinckley Area Food Pantry, we also provided supplemental meal packages.
Reminder that today, April 6th, is a Royal Remote Planning Day. While staff reflect and plan, HBR students should utilize this day to ensure learning from the prior week is taken care of, reflect on decisions made, and plan for needed adjustments. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Reminder that Monday, April 6th, is a Royal Remote Planning Day. While staff reflect and plan, HBR students should utilize this day to ensure learning from the prior week is taken care of, reflect on decisions made, and plan for needed adjustments. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
HBR will be serving drive through lunch to any HBR student from 11:00 - 12:00 today, 4.3.2020, @HBRHS429. Also, if you need a Chromebook, we will be checking those out. Our lunch service next week will be on Monday and Wednesday, 4.6 and 4.8. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
It's launch day Royals! Episode 1 of the Royal-y Resilient video podcast is available. Please join us for live discussion about this episode on Tuesday April 7 from 8:00-8:30 am by clicking on meet.google.com/pyu-wwkx-fur.
https://youtu.be/S_lieH5ho1o
HBR will be serving drive through lunch to any HBR student from 11:00 - 12:00 today, 4.1.2020, @HBRHS429. Also, if you need a Chromebook, we will be checking those out. Our next lunch service will be Friday, 4.3.2020, same time, same place. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Correction on lunch times in the shared image from the previous post. Lunch will be served on the designated days from 11:00 - 12:00 @HBRHS429. #LotsOfInformation #SorryForTheConfusion
View our March 31st update after Governor Pritzker's announcement of remote learning through April 30th by visiting https://youtu.be/zGxgnyi9-5U. Check out our April calendar for essential scheduling information. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Check out this resource on how to use your gaming system (Playstation/XBox), smartphone, or tablet to access Google Classroom if you don't have a computer available. https://tinyurl.com/vg75tsa #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
HBR parents and students, if you have any technology usage questions please email our support line at Chromebooks@hbr429.org. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
The HBR Board of Education's Building and Grounds meeting for April 2, 2020, has been cancelled. Our next Building and Grounds meeting will be May 6, 2020, where we will resume the regular business of the committee. #WeAreHBR #HBRUpdate
Check out our Royal Remote Learning Plans for March 31st through April 7th by visiting https://tinyurl.com/t2bf99j. These plans are in line with the recent guidelines/recommendations we received from ISBE last night. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Check out this resource on how to make your phone a hotspot and connect to a Chromebook Videos for Android and Apple devices are shared - https://ltcillinois.org/blog/connecting/ #GetConnected #TogetherWeGotThis
Please check out the latest update for our March 30th through April 7th plans by visiting https://tinyurl.com/yxyp9fbw. While we still await further guidance, we want to share with you what is known right now. Stay tuned for further updates. #WeAreHBR #TogetherWeGotThis
Career Day @HBRMS429 is underway! Great opportunity for our students to learn from career professionals as they explore future career options. #WeAreHBR #CareerReadiness #ReadyToGo
NHS will be hosting another Blood Drive on 2/21/20 from 9am-2pm. Community members can sign up online or walk in: https://donate.illinois.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5574106