Principal Wilstead's Message:

Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army.  ~Edward Everett

January 2012

Dear Families,

 Flu Season has begun and we have seen a difference in attendance. However, students continue to be in school when they are feeling well and for that I thank you.

Hurricane Elementary’s Dual Immersion Program is ready to begin next year. We will be teaching Math, Science, and Social Studies in Spanish for about 50 first grade students. Many of you have expressed interest in the program and I’m excited we are able to offer it.

I want to take this opportunity to explain a few things about the dual language program we are offering. First, the enrolment procedures are not yet ironed out. When we are able to finalize the procedures I will send an email, phone call, letter, and post it on Facebook. The calls, letters and emails will only be sent to parents of kindergarten students as, we are only able to enroll students that will be in first grade next year. This will be the only grade to have the Dual Language program for the first year. When you ask for your student to be considered for enrollment into the program you will be giving a commitment to continue your student in the program through the fifth grade.  For more information please go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTG0YFU8vWA&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1 (search Utah Dual Immersion Program on Youtube)

 We continue to have our Parents In Education (P.I.E.) Days. These are great opportunities for you to see the school in an entirely different way. We have had many discussions afterwards that have helped us to make changes that are bettering the students’ education. Please call us (635-4668) to get on the schedule to attend. I know you will enjoy the experience.

We are half way through the school year. The curriculum is going to continue to step up. We are utilizing every minute we have with your students, even starting many students before school, and having many more stay longer after school gets out. Please help your students to be successful by being here on time and staying for the entire day.

I want to again mention the WIND. We have asked that the district help us remove the woodchips and replace them with a rubber base. They have agreed to help us. However, we are going to be responsible for the shade cover. The equipment gets HOT even now. I’m afraid that the black surface will only make things hotter. With the help of the PTO we have raised some of the money we will need to build the structures. However, we are short. If you would like to help us raise money we would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks for all of your support!                    

Travis Wilstead