HES Student Support Services
Welcome to Hillsborough Elementary's Student Support Services Website!
Here, you can find out more information about the HES student support team, make referrals, and find resources. Click on the tabs above or the links below to learn more about our services, or scroll down to read about upcoming events!
Safe Touch Lessons are coming to HES in November!
In November, Orange County Rape Crisis Center will be visiting HES to provide our yearly Safe Touch lessons. More information will come home in your student's folder as we approach the week they will be visiting!
If you are interested in finding out more about the Safe Touch Program or preview the materials that will be presented, please attend OCRCC's Open House on September 17, from 6-7:30 at the Orange County Public Library in Hillsborough.
May is Children's Mental Health Awareness Month!
This month, HES Dolphins will be talking about the importance of being healthy, not just in our bodies but in our minds. This means recognizing that all feelings are normal, and learning how to recognize and express our feelings in a healthy way. We will be learning about how stress affects our bodies and ways to make ourselves feel better. On Thursday May 9th we encourage all staff and students to WEAR GREEN for mental health awareness and to show support for members of our community who have mental illness.
When to Keep Your Child Home From School!
Click here to go to Nurse Twiddy's page and read more information about how to decide when your child is too sick to attend school! Don't hesitate to contact Nurse Twiddy if you have any concerns or questions!
Attention 5th Grade Parents!!
Don't forget about the upcoming Middle School Parent Nights!
Learn more about what to expect in 6th grade, and how you can support your child as they make the transition to middle school! 5th grade students will tour middle schools this same day, so you'll have a lot to talk about at dinner!
Please contact Mrs. Dovenbarger if you have any questions about what middle school your child will attend, field trips, elective sign up, etc!
Please join us for this unique program.
Title: Turning Rituals into Rewards: How the Positive Habits of Reading, Writing, and Running (or other exercise) Can Transform Lives
Date: January 24, 2019
Time: 7:00-8:15 pm
Location: C.W. Stanford Middle School
The Kiwanis Club of Hillsborough has a great tradition of supporting Orange County students. Club members are well aware of the importance of motivating young people to read, write, and be physically fit. The Kiwanis Club, with support from the Hillsborough Running Club and Orange County Library, have scheduled this free event that is open to all parents and students in Orange County.
HES's own Mr. O and Coach will be presenting at this program!!
Agenda:
*Tom Carr, Kiwanis president, will open the program and explain the value creating positive daily rituals. He will focus most of his talk on the importance of reading and journaling. Tom is a voracious reader who has kept a personal family journal and running journal for 37 years.
*Local author Michael Oechsle will discuss the value of writing stories, poems, and keeping a notebook. He encourages creativity. Michael is the author of the popular young adult book, “The Lost Cipher.”
*Orange County P.E. teacher Russell Westbrook will note the numerous benefits of running. Russell is a long-distance runner who has competed in the Boston Marathon several times. His presentations are very motivating.
*Former Orange County ‘Teacher of the Year,’ Chris Walker will explain how exercise enhances learning. Chris is also a great motivator.
Safe Touch Lessons are coming to HES in November!
During the week of November 5th - 9th, Orange County Rape Crisis Center will be visiting HES to provide our yearly Safe Touch lessons. The Safe Touch Program is an effective and important way for students to learn about safety practices, personal boundaries, and the importance of talking with trusted adults about confusing or uncomfortable touches. The Orange County Rape Crisis Center has collaborated with Orange County Schools for over 30 years to present age-appropriate programs in Pre-K through 5th grade classes. More information will come home in your student's folder as we approach this week!
Red Ribbon Week is October 23rd-26th!
Next week, HES, along with all elementary schools across Orange County, and thousands of others across the nation, will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week. The purpose of Red Ribbon Week is to present a visible commitment to living a safe, healthy, and drug-free life. This is a national campaign used by educators and community leaders to teach children and youth an important lesson; say “No!” to drugs, and “Yes!” to healthy lifestyles! This week of celebration will be integrated into our recognition of National Bullying Awareness and Prevention month, and it also reinforces our Dolphin expectation of Respect!
We will have a theme each day to celebrate RRW! We’d love for all students to participate!
Tuesday - Wear red to kick off Red Ribbon Week
Wednesday - Healthy Food, Healthy Body! Keep your body healthy by eating right! Bring a fruit, vegetable, or other healthy snack for snack time today!
Thursday - Keep your body healthy by getting lots of exercise today! Breath fresh air, and enjoy and celebrate nature!! Extra recess time today!! Wear your favorite sports team gear!
Friday - Take a stand against Bullying! HES students will help keep our school safe by taking a Bully-Free Pledge! Wear HES/Dolphin gear or school colors to show your school pride!
Save the date! Saturday, 9/22/18, from 10 to 2, at the Wal-Mart parking lot in Hillsborough. Come out and join the fun with Orange County Schools; you can also get your child's sports physical completed, as well as update their immunizations!!!!
"Be the Light" Suicide Prevention Walk
"From 2012 to 2016 64 Orange County citizens lost their lives to suicide. On September 21st Healthy Carolinians of Orange County, in partnership with the Orange County Health Department and Cardinal Innovations, are hosting the “Be the Light” Suicide Prevention Walk to support survivors and to share how to recognize the signs and symptoms of suicide and what to do if a loved one or friend is in danger."