August 15th is our first day of school for students and a FULL DAY as well. Students will attend from 8:23-3:20.
I'm looking forward to seeing all of those smiling faces!
Here are some answers to FAQ's about the start of the year at Hester. If you have any other questions, please post them below and I'll be happy to answer them so others can see. If you're thinking it, someone else probably is too!
-WHEN WILL I GET MY SCHEDULE? 6th graders got their schedule at Open House on Thursday August 10th from 4-6p.m. 7th and 8th grade will get their schedules on the first day of school.
WHAT HAPPENS ON AUGUST 10?- This is a casual evening where new D84 enrollees and 6th graders can pick up their schedule and students and parents can get comfortable with the building. Gym uniforms will also be on sale. Office personnel and administration will be present to answer questions. Teachers are not present on this evening.
-I'M A 6TH GRADE STUDENT. WHEN WILL I GET MY CHROMEBOOK? -Tentatively, 6th graders will get their Chromebooks assigned to them on August 16th. Chromebooks will be staying at school for the first few weeks. A "take home day" will be announced once we get through our (hopefully minimal) bumps in the road of our first-ever one:one Chromebook roll out.
-WHAT IF I FORGET MY HOMEROOM TEACHER? Don't worry, we'll post homeroom teacher assignments on the blacktop at about 8:00 a.m. on August 15th.
-WHEN WILL I GET MY LOCK/LOCKER? Students will receive their locks and locker assignments on the first day of school.
-WHAT IF MY CLASSES ARE REALLY FAR APART AND I'M LATE TO CLASS? Hester is not as big as it first seems. After a few days all students get the hang of it and are able to make it to class on time.
-WHEN CAN I GO TO MY LOCKER? There are a few designated passing periods where you have 4 minutes to stop at your locker to get organized for your next class(es). 10:41-45, 12:12-16, 12:59-1:03, 2:29-2:33. 4 minutes seems like a short time, but it really is enough time to take care of business and get to class on time.
-WHEN DO I EAT LUNCH? 6th grade eats at 11:29, 7th at 12:16, and 8th at 12:37. There are 2-3 hot lunch options each day. Each grade eats for about 20 minutes and has recess for about 20 minutes. Grades 6 and 7 eat before their recess time. 8th grade has their recess before lunch.
Any other questions? Don't hesitate to ask! I'm looking forward to a fun and productive year!
-Mr. Trotter
*I am always here to help. Whatever your concern, please don’t hesitate to contact me or Mr. Bulfer.
gtrotter@d84.org abulfer@d84.org
