Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School

Our August Lunch Menu

We are so excited to welcome our students back tomorrow! We will all be outside on the blacktop to greet our students in the morning. If parents/ families would like to join us on the blacktop until the bell for music, photos and a welcome back message, they are welcome to come! (Please park at Pioneer Park next door; no parking in the circle drive.) As a reminder, our school day is 8:25-3:00. We are #backtobetter this year!

Today was an exciting day as our HBR staff kicked off the year. We enjoyed breakfast, did lots of learning and lots of preparedness training. We can’t wait to see our students! #BackToBetter

We look forward to seeing our ES families this week! Grades 1-5 Supply Drop off is Wednesday 8/10 from 3:30-4:30. The Hinckley Business Association is having their Ice Cream Social at the park next door at 5:00. Thursday 8/11 is our Kindergarten Parent Meeting at 6:30. Monday 8/15 is our first full day for Grades 1-5. (EC & Kinder are by appointment per your welcome letter, also to drop off supplies. Call office if questions.) Tuesday 8/16 is a full day for all students, EC- 5th grade.

If you are shopping for school supplies, check our HBRES website for lists by grade.

Skyward is now LIVE with 22-23 classroom teacher information!

STEAM Demo Day is coming soon! NEW this year at HBRES is a dedicated STEAM teacher. What's STEAM? It is Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math! Come meet our new teacher, Mrs. Delisio and enjoy a treat or beverage. Saturday, August 27th from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. You can bring new or gently used supplies to donate (probably items you have laying around at home). See you there!

We would like to share about this exciting event and invite you to join us for the 1st Annual Casino Royale Gala Event presented by our PTO. Join us for a red carpet adults-only evening from 7:00- 10:30 p.m. on Friday, September 23 at White Stone Events, 46 W 428 Wheeler Road, Sugar Grove. All money raised will benefit creating outdoor education spaces at both the elementary and middle schools. See attached for more details and purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-annual-hbr-pto-casino-royale-fundraiser-tickets-381458752397.

See below for information about HBR Registration Night!

If you are available Friday between 8-12 or Saturday between 11-1, please consider coming to the school library to help us with some book and shelf rearrangement. It's a big job- but many hands make light work. Thank you!

Kindergarten Parent Orientation will be held at Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School on Thursday August 11th 6:30pm-7:30pm.

The start of the 2022-2023 school year is coming soon! We are looking forward to seeing all of our students and staff back in the building. Do you want to join our Royal Staff family at the elementary school? We are hiring special education teaching assistants for the new school year. Please contact Deb Hervey dhervey@hbr429.org if you are interested in learning more.

The Hinckley Business Association is holding their annual Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, August 10, 5-7:00 pm at Pioneer Park. We will have SUPPLY DROP OFF that same afternoon, 8/10, from 3:30-4:30. Come drop off supplies, peek into classrooms, and then head over to the park for free ice cream!

Happy July! Just a reminder that our offices are closed this week. However- if you have not registered your student yet- this is the week to get that done! Thank you for helping us so we can be ready to welcome back all of our students on 8/15! Office hours will continue next week, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30-2:00.

Looking for a preschool for your 3 or 4-year-old? We have just 3 tuition spots remaining in our blended early childhood program for the 2022-2023 year. For more information, please visit our website https://www.hbr429.org/page/blended-early-childhood

21-22 Yearbooks are here! Please come to HBRES on Wednesday, June 22 between 9:00-11:30 to pick yours up. Mrs. Hervey will be at our pick up table. Come on by and say HI! If you cannot make it on 6/22, we have Summer Office Hours on Tuesdays & Thursdays, from 8:30-2:00 when you can stop in.

Popsicles with the Principal ... come meet our new principal, Mrs. Hervey! We will have cool treats on the playground on June 28, at 11:30 am. Come enjoy a treat and say hello!

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Deb Hervey as our Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School Principal for the 2022-2023 school year!

Order your school supply kit today! It will get shipped directly to school and will be waiting on your child’s desk on the first day of school! www.write-stuff.com/storefront/school/hbr