Hazel Dell Elementary School

Don't Forget to Fall Back!!!

Starting next week, we are going to play a fun game of Bingo! Please see the attached flyer for details.

Join us in the fun of raising money for United Way! We have so many great things planned for next week.

Please see the attached flyer about our care closet. It includes items that are currently available, and we are also accepting donations. Please reach out to Mrs. Daniels (kdaniels@sps186.org) with needs, questions, or donations.

Our Trunk or Treat is one week from today! It is October 29th at Magro's, 3150 Stevenson Drive, from 5:00 to 6:30. We would love help to make it extra sweet; candy donations are welcome, and we're looking for families to decorate their trunks! Contact Mrs. Daniels at (217) 525-3223 or kdaniels@sps186.org to sign up.

It's that time of year, Hazel Dell families! We will be joining in Trunk or Treat at Walmart on South 6th Street this Friday from 4-7 pm. Then on Wednesday, October 29th, we will have our Annual Trunk or Treat in conjunction with Laketown at Magro Meats from 5-6:30. I hope you can join us at both events.

🍁 Community Spotlight: Harvest Food Drive! 🍎

This weekend, let’s come together to support families in need through the Harvest Food Drive hosted by Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 137!

📅 Saturday & Sunday, October 25–26
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍 County Market – 1501 S. Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield

Bring non-perishable food items or monetary donations to help ensure no child goes hungry this season.

Special guests include State Senator Doris Turner and Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher, who will join the effort on Saturday afternoon!

Let’s show our school and community pride by giving back! 💛

#CommunityCares #SPS186Strong #TogetherWeCan

The Book Fair is coming! Please follow the link below for some important information.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/hazeldellelementaryschool4

We are looking forward to our Annual Family Reading Night and Fall Festival. Please join us on October 7th from 5:30-7. RSVP through the link below or by returning the bottom portion of the flyer that will be coming home.
https://forms.gle/2NVcmqKK8USdpYsGA

Our annual Fall Pie Fundraiser has begun!
Your students brought home a flyer and an order form. Every pie sold helps raise money to support Hazel Dell Students. Orders are due on October 9th. Thank you for your support!

On Friday, September 12th, we would like to welcome our Grandparents to a special lunch. You may bring your own lunch or purchase one in the cafeteria for $5 (cash only, please). To RSVP, please return the bottom portion of the flyer that will be coming home soon, or use the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNGMhwQSIohRfJBa3o-DCWflW_nquICUPh4_NxHgP6nOc2qw/viewform?usp=header

On September 9th at 5:00 p.m., we will hold our first FACE Meeting of the year. Please join us if you can,

🎉🍦 Welcome Back, Hazel Dell Families! 🍦🎉

We’re kicking off the new school year with our Meet the Teacher Ice Cream Social on Thursday, August 14th from 5:30–6:30 pm — and you won’t want to miss it!

We’ll start the evening with a brief, exciting school update in the gym at 5:30 pm, then it’s time to head to the classrooms to meet your amazing teacher and drop off any school supplies.

Once you’ve said hello and settled in, head back to the gym for the sweetest part of the night — a delicious scoop of ice cream to celebrate the start of a fantastic year! 🍨✨


We are looking forward to seeing you all back for the upcoming school year.

Please join us for our first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event.

This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us!

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL

This family-friendly event will feature:
School supply and backpack giveaways
Music
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!

Please click this link for Hazel Dell's School Supply Lists:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fJoCKtKtU7IXrbDPNoXeoQllSToVG2iF/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116686333260990841254&rtpof=true&sd=true

We’re excited to announce that registration for Project SCOPE, our before and after school care program for students K-5th is now open for the 2025-2026 school year! Project SCOPE provides a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for students outside of regular school hours. Whether you need care before school, after school, or both, SCOPE offers flexibility and support for busy families. You can sign up for Project SCOPE while registering your student for the upcoming school year. Just look for the SCOPE section during the online registration process. Get registered today - https://186.springfield.k12.il.us/IS3/Registration/Main.php

Please join us for our first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event. This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us! Event Details: 📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025 🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m. 📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL This family-friendly event will feature: School supply and backpack giveaways Live student performances Food and treats A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!

🎉 Final Week of School Info! 🎉 Good morning, Hazel Dell families! As we head into the final week of school, here are the details for our last day on Friday, May 30th: 🌟 We’ll celebrate with Field Day and our annual Family Picnic! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents are welcome to attend and join the fun. 🌭 After a morning of activities, we’ll have lunch at 11:55 AM, featuring hot dogs, chips, and drinks. Let’s end the school year together with fun and family!

Good Afternoon: Just a friendly reminder that snack day is tomorrow. Thanks Principal Burris