Read here and below for registration and general school information.
All Hill Field families are invited to join us on Thursday, April 1st, at 6 PM for our literacy celebration. We'll have literacy games, stories, face painting, a book exchange, and a free book for every school-age child. It is always a fun night and a time to celebrate the gifts of literacy: reading, writing, and speaking! We hope you'll join us!
Our Marvin & Jessie life-skill for March is "Courage." Mr. B took us back in time to the 1950's to remember what Marvin learned from the "Bravester" a few years ago. Marvin had learned to walk away from violence and has now become the coolest kid in the school. Jessie is surprised to find that now all of the other kids look up to "Marvy." He now stands up for his values when under pressure, stands up for other kids who are being teased or talked about, walks away from violence, and is not afraid to learn something new and challenging! But now Jessie is being pressured into joining a club of girls that aren't very nice to others. This "Pink Ponytail Club" is making Jessie feels uneasy and she doesn't want to color her pony-tail pink to join. With the help of Marvy and the courage song she stands up for herself. But then the same girls start hurting other girls' feelings by leaving them out of games, especially Sally. Jessie thinks about it and shares her feelings with Pinky. Together they decide that having a club that leaves others out is not a good idea, and that they can play with everybody- even boys like Marvin. Jessie even gets up enough courage to sing in the school talent show! The students even passed a courage test that Marvin gave them. They learned to: 1. Have courage and to stand up for your values. 2. Show courage and stick up for someone who is being picked on. 3. Show courage by walking away from violence. 4. Show courage by learning or trying good things that are new or difficult.
The Davis School District is partnering with the Davis County Health Department to keep residents up-to-date on the impact of both influenza and H1N1 in our schools. Visit the district web site (links above and to the left) if you have questions or need access to important information and visit the linked article from the bottom of their home page. You can also jump directly to it by clicking here.
We just finished our last KUED Family Night this year. The theme was "Parenting Counts." We've had a total of nearly 600 parents and students attend! These evenings have been a lot of fun and we hope that they have been an educational opportunity for both you and your children. Your input, questions, and involvement will help you to keep on the cutting edge of what you can do for your children. As the most important part of the educational team, we thank you for your participation in these fun family nights this year. We hope your children enjoyed the life simulation. Most chose to attend "college" and pursued challenging careers and had a lot of money left over when they finished their monthly budget! It was a lot of fun.
School Address: Hill Field Elementary 389 S. 1000 E. Clearfield, Utah 84015
We are a K-6 public elementary school in the Davis County School District. Our enrollment is approximately 600 K-6 students. We also house both Head Start and Preschool programs and service children in Functional Skills and Learning Center classrooms.
We serve breakfast before school hours, from 8:25 until 8:45. The back gate will open at 8:25 AM. Just like the lunch program, students use their lunch account for breakfast. Families qualifying for free or reduced prices may also participate for free or at the reduced price of $0.30.
School Boundaries Interested in attending Hill Field Elementary? Click here to read information on boundaries and enrollment. Students attending Hill Field Elementary need to reside within our school boundary (HAFB Housing and a small neighborhood northwest of the school). Exceptions require a letter from base housing indicating that "on-base" housing will be available within 90 days. District Boundary Variances may also be considered. Please read the linked PDF file above for information regarding enrollment at Hill Field and boundary variances.
What time does school start?
Bell Schedule Office Hours 7:45-3:45 Summer Hours vary - Please call the school at 402-2350
First Bell...........................................8:45 Tardy Bell...........................................8:50 Dismissal Bell (Monday-Thursday).....................3:25 Dismissal Bell (Friday) .............................1:30
Full-Day Kindergarten (Monday - Thursday)......8:50- 3:25 Full-Day Kindergarten (Friday).................8:50- 1:30 *** Playground Supervision beings at 8:35 AM*** The first bell rings at 8:45 AM.
Students are to remain outside the building before school begins. During inclement weather, students will be invited into the building at 8:35 AM where they will be supervised. Thank you!
If your student is sick or will be absent from school, please call the attendance hotline at (801) 402-2356 and leave a message with the date, grade & teacher, and the reason for the absence.
How do I register?
What is the procedure for registering my child? Click here to view the required immunizations for Utah. SUMMER REGISTRATION FOR THE 2009-10 SCHOOL YEAR Registration for students new to the area has been scheduled for August 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th (Monday-Thursday), from 9:00 - 11:00 AM. Please call the school and arrange for an appointment if you need to come in before or after those dates, as office hours vary during the summer. After this registration period, please call the school and arrange to register as soon as you can. For more information about attending Hill Field, visit the "School Boundaries" section above.
To register, you will need proof of residency, such as a lease agreement or proof of home ownership, your child's immunization record, birth certificate, at least two emergency contacts (names and phone numbers of individuals that we can contact when we are unable to contact you) and social security number (optional). We are also now required to have the registering parent bring a picture ID. This must be one of the parents listed on the birth certificate. Bring any school records you may be hand-carrying with you from your previous school. If you do not have them, we will request them from the previous school once your registration is complete.
Office hours for registration during the school year are from 8:30 AM until 2:30 PM, or by appointment. If you have any questions, please call the school at (801) 402-2350.
Moving?
We are moving, what is the procedure I should follow? CALL THE SCHOOL ASAP Please telephone the school office as soon as you know you are moving from our school boundaries at 402-2350. We will do our best to have the necessary paperwork ready for you to "hand-carry" to your new school. Some schools require that we send student records directly to the new school. Students will be required to complete a withdrawal clearance form with the teacher, librarian, and lunch administrator. All fines and or books need to be cleared before you move. Thank You!
Need to visit the school?
When visiting the school, please follow the procedures below. Thank You! If you need to visit our school, please enter through the front doors and check in with the office.
*** For safety reasons all adults in the building must wear identification badges, including visiting adults. Checking in and out at the computer in the office will provide you with valid identification for the duration of your visit.
Junior High and High School students are not allowed in the building during school hours unless accompanied by a parent.
What is an SEP Conference and how do I schedule one?
SEP Conferences (Student Education Plan) Click here for to view or print instructions on how to schedule an SEP conference on-line. SEP's are parent-teacher conferences that are held twice each year. A student, their parents, and the teacher(s) meet to discuss the student's progress and to review and set goals for the upcoming term. The student is an important part of this conference, and should attend with you. There are two required SEP Conferences each year and an optional third conference if needed or desired. Look at your Wednesday Folder for this year's conference dates.
The conference scheduler is activated approximately 3 weeks before each conference session and is open for about a week. Instructions are sent home prior to each conference or you can print them from the link above. "MyDSD" is a resource that allows guardians not only a separate login from the normal student login, but allows them to schedule an SEP conference, view current grades, attendance, view or manage a lunch balance, pay a library fine, etc. To log in to MyDSD as a guardian or student, visit http://mydsd.davis.k12.ut.us/studentinformationsystem.
How can I get involved in the local PTA?
PTA: Parent - Teacher Association Click here to see our PTA web site and to see how you can get involved! Through fundraising, volunteerism, and involvement, Hill Field's PTA helps to promote school programs, provide teacher support and resources to promote the social and academic growth of the great students that attend Hill Field Elementary. We encourage all parents to join and be involved.
What is a WEDNESDAY School Folder?
Hill Field Elementary WEDNESDAY Folder Every student in our school is issued a Wednesday School Folder. This is a communication folder between parents and teachers. Each Wednesday the folder is sent home with important notes from the office, as well as teacher send home information. The folder has valuable information printed on it. There is a space inside the folder for you to initial that you have received the communication information found in each week's folder. The folder needs to be returned to school so that it can be used to collect information to be sent home on the following Wednesday. If you need a new folder, the cost is $1.00 paid in the office.
What are "Star Tickets?"
Student Star Tickets When a student is "caught doing good!" he/she is given a STAR TICKET. The student writes his/her name on the ticket and places the ticket in the classroom STAR box for the Friday PeaceBuilder drawing. Two tickets are pulled from the classroom STAR box. The student's whose names are on the tickets are invited to the office for a prize. Then their tickets are placed in the school-wide STAR box for a monthly drawing.
What is a Gold Medal School?
Hill Field Elementary is a Gold Medal School Click here to visit our GMS page! We are committed to providing healthy choices through proper nutrition and exercise. Students earn Gold Medal Miles each day at recess, in P.E., on our 1/4-mile walking track, and at home. Our school goal for the 2007-08 school year is 24,000 miles. Visit our GMS page for fun physical activity ideas and see our "School News" page to read about our goal progress. We want you to be healthy for life!
Literacy Links for parents and teachers Click here for "clickable" PDF document of fun literacy websites Hill Field Elementary is a "Road To Success" School. Ken Garff Motors has partnered up with us this year to encourage our students to become awesome readers and successful adults.
Marvin and Jessie
Learn about the Marvin and Jessie Life-skills Visit our Marvin & Jessie page for posters and to see our life-skills focus for each month! On the first Friday of each month Marvin and Jessie visit our school to teach us a new life-skill. We learn about the skill and how to use it in everyday situations at home and at school. Visit our Marvin and Jessie web page by clicking on the "M & J Lifeskills" link in the left navigation menu.
Weather Conditions and Recess Time
Recess or No Recess? Click here to check the current air quality for the Ogden area. Recess or No Recess??? Inclement Weather Policy--- With the onset of winter we check with the local weather service frequently on the computer to monitor the current temperature and wind chill. We also walk outside and check before sending children outside if there's a question as to whether children should be inside or out. Our general rule of thumb is that if the temperature is above 20 degrees, and it is not wet, and there are no air quality issues, we're outside. If there is damp weather and/or a wind chill issue, then we will more than likely be inside. We try to have the children outside as much as possible for recess to give them ample opportunity for physical activities and to meet national exercise standards for children. During the winter we may often face poor air quality due to the valley acting as a reservoir for smog and emissions. In order to follow the new guidelines from the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) and Utah Department of Environmental Quality, we will often keep the kids inside for red, "unhealthy" days. Visit the link just above for real-time information from the state web site. In the rare event of really bad weather or a power outage and you want to know if school will be cancelled, listen to KSL Radio (102.7 FM or 1160 AM) or call the school district closure hotline at 402-5500. Thank you!
Science Fair Resources
Science Fair Page Click here to access the Science Fair resource web page created by Ms. Hammond Every year the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classes participate in a Science Fair here at the school. It is a fun opportunity for students to develop their own question and ideas to research. Students share their results with classmates and are judged by base and parent volunteers. It is a lot of fun and a great research, experimenting, and writing experience for the students.
If you need an ADA accommodation, please contact Scott Zigich at szigich@dsdmail.net or by phone (801) 402-5307. We will make every attempt to provide reasonable accommodations.
