Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD #429

Welcome Back Staff

New certified staff learning about downstairs and upstairs brain as we focus on social emotional support for our students and each other. Day two of orientation is underway with lots of learning provided by @HBR429SpecEd. #WeAreHBR #ReadyToGo

We are excited to meet with our new certified staff over the next two days as we prepare for the 2020-2021 school year. How to be the ideal team player will be one of many topics. #WeAreHBR #ReadyToGo

Check out our updated 2020-2021 Learning Plan by visiting https://5il.co/idyq. You can also view the news story with more information by visiting https://www.hbr429.org/article/278966?org=hbr-429. #WeAreHBR

After reviewing the most recent recommendations from the IL State Board of Ed, we are working on revising our 2020-2021 Learning Plan to include a remote option for any family upon request. A follow up survey will be shared. This Friday is our target date.

Thank you to all of our HBR families who have completed the enrollment survey! If you haven’t submitted your survey yet, please complete it by the end of the day tomorrow,Sunday 7/26/20 to assist us with planning AM/PM cohorts, transportation and meal service. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdW5RyQ0ZIRxxnLZ-Mj4gVsmXbqgWBlPhMQ_sZXMy57-flGEw/viewform

We have created a Frequently Asked Questions document to accompany our 2020-2021 Learning Plan for our parents and community. We will update it as new questions come in. You can access the document at: https://tinyurl.com/HBR2020FAQ. #WeAreHBR

Check out the Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD #429 goals and tasks for the 2020-2021 school year by visiting https://5il.co/ikwc. The progress on these goals will be updated in October. #WeAreHBR

Do you need help setting up the notifications on your HBR app? Check out the infographic below. #WeAreHBR

HBR Parents & Guardians: Thank you for your continued support as we prepare for the start of the 20-21 school year. As stated upon the release of the HBR 20-21 Learning Plan last Friday, we are asking all HBR families to complete this survey to help us plan for attendance, transportation, and meal service. We ask that you complete the survey by the end of the day, Sunday 7/26/20. This timeline will assist us in creating our AM/PM cohorts and notifying parents of this information by August 3, 2020. https://forms.gle/NHXM7CKy7ydGCcbx8

Staff & Students did a great job practicing social distancing and wearing their masks today! Great job Royals!

We have updated our 2020-2021 school calendar to include the first two, of potentially 5, remote planning days in line with PA 101-0643. This update is in line with our 2020-2021 Learning Plan. You can view the updated calendar at https://5il.co/ifdl. #WeAreHBR

Getting ready for in-person summer school! We will be trying out window masks made by @boldbandz for staff. Excited to see our summer school students tomorrow!

Don't forget to download the new Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD#429 App and sign up for alerts. Information about the 2020-2021 school year will be coming soon--you don't want to miss it!

HBR is preparing for in-person summer school which starts next week. @HBR429SpecEd is lining up the logistics and answering questions of staff. #WeAreHBR #ReadyToGo

Today as we fly our flags at half-staff due to the COVID-19 disaster proclamation, we additionally honor the Bunn Capital Shooting in Springfield--Commemorating Christopher Aumiller, Marsha Strumpher, and Bill Gibbons.

Don't want to miss important updates about school, athletics, clubs, and more? Now, there's an "App for that"! Download the Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD#429 App from the App Store and sign up for alerts from your school.

If you aren't a frequent Facebook or Twitter user, we have you covered! You can now access social media posts, news, and announcements on our website via the "live feed" and "news" features.

We are excited to announce that our website is getting a fresh new look next week! Continue to access all things HBR#429 at www.hbr429.org, now powered by Apptegy.

Please visit https://tinyurl.com/yb3eayyo to receive an update on the timeline for our planning to start the 2020-2021 school year at HBR CUSD #429. #WeAreHBR