Hibbard Elementary

We are starting a new Monday tradition! Staff spotlight! ✨ Mrs. Gentile has been teaching for 32 years with 12 of those being at Hibbard. Her favorite thing about working with students is reading books, making them laugh, and getting them excited about learning. Her favorite treat is Florence’s chocolates and when she’s home she likes to paint, read & go on walks. We’re grateful to have her!

Mark your calendars for next Monday, January 30th! It will be a great night and we can’t wait to see everyone there. ☺️

We loved having Mr. Trent Cichos, owner of 10 McDonalds from Blackfoot to Montana, here to read us a book! We got to ask lots of fun questions about McDonald’s and listen to a great book.

Well done Agent Tessa! Her secret mission was to write down TEN THINGS she likes about herself! She took it one step forward and challenged her friend Grace. Grace, did you complete the challenge?! We challenge EACH OF YOU to write down TEN things you like about yourself! It is not as easy as it may seem! :) Request a Kindness Mission today.: https://forms.gle/ENWwQ1L1rabfh9tt5 #wearemadison #randomactsofkindness #spreadkindness #startwithhello

Schools will be closed Monday January 16th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. #wearemadison #martinlutherking

This secret agent put a HUGE smile on the face of this LEO as he delivered a thank you with some goodies! MISSION COMPLETE! Well done! When was the last time you did an act of kindness?! Request a Kindness Mission today.: https://forms.gle/ENWwQ1L1rabfh9tt5 #wearemadison #randomactsofkindness #spreadkindness #startwithhello

We loved having Miss Idaho, Natalia Hepworth, a Madison High Graduate, and Dr. Max Hansen come and read with us! They read us great books and told us about what they do.

Dress Up Days This Week for our Focus on Reading

Hibbard Elementary’s Super Students for January!

A HUGE Thank you to LOST TRIBE DANCE CREW! They helped spread kindness during one of their classes by having breaking into small groups and having each of them interview each other in an effort to know them better! Well done Secret Agents and thank you Lost Tribe for helping to spread kindness in the community! When was the last time you did an act of kindness?! Request a Kindness Mission today.: https://forms.gle/ENWwQ1L1rabfh9tt5 #wearemadison #randomactsofkindness #spreadkindness #startwithhello

Mrs. Stears class was able to complete their kindness mission by heart-attacking TWO other classrooms out at Burton school. Way to SPREAD KINDNESS secret agents! When was the last time you did an act of kindness?! Request a Kindness Mission today.: https://forms.gle/ENWwQ1L1rabfh9tt5 #wearemadison #randomactsofkindness #spreadkindness #startwithhello

Christmas Break Dates

These students did a TOP NOTCH JOB in completing their Kindness Mission. They wrote Thank You notes to people in their lives! WELL DONE AGENTS OF KINDNESS! When was the last time you did an act of kindness?! Request a Kindness Mission today.: https://forms.gle/ENWwQ1L1rabfh9tt5 #wearemadison #randomactsofkindness #spreadkindness

Dear Parents, The holiday season is here, and as colder weather has settled in, questions often arise as to when we enact school closures. Here are the Madison 321 general guidelines: 1-Are the weather conditions too dangerous for students and staff to travel? The safety of our students and staff members is the primary consideration when deciding whether or not to close schools. Because winter weather is unpredictable, the district administrative team is up very early on potentially harmful or extremely cold weather mornings to determine if children are safe to attend schools. In addition to personally driving on town and county roads, we also confer and consult with the county road supervisor, city police / Highway Patrol, and surrounding school district transportation supervisors to assess overall road conditions. If the roads are deemed unsafe, we close school. 2- Is the temperature 20 degrees below Fahrenheit? We take temperature readings from three different areas in the county: Madison Middle School, Burton Elementary, and South Fork Elementary, and then average the temperature findings. The 20 below Fahrenheit mark was established because that is the temperature when it is dangerous to be outdoors. In addition, it is the temperature when diesel fuel begins to gel which creates great difficulty in starting and operating school buses. Though 20 below is the established mark for school closure, it is not a hard and fast rule, and school closures based on low temperatures often become a subjective decision. In addition, the wind chill is generally not factored into the low temperature decision. Regardless of the district decision, please remember, as parents, that ultimately the responsibility rests with you whether or not to permit your child to attend school. Following a decision to close school, a call is first made to the Board of Trustees Chair, the Principals, district supervisors, and then a swift reach is sent home to parents and guardians. We also post notices on our social media sites to get the word out to all parents, staff, and students as soon as possible. * Clothing note: Throughout the cold winter months, please dress your children appropriately. Layered clothing, head coverings such as hats, caps, earmuffs, plus gloves, and proper footwear are essential.

Hibbard Super Students for December are amazing!!!!

Bobcat Nation- HELP A LOCAL FAMILY HAVE A CHRISTMAS! The Madison Secret Santa needs YOUR help! We have more families needing help, then the help we have lined up so far. Sign up to adopt a family, pull a virtual giving tree ornament or make a cash/venmo (@wearemadison) donation. Anything helps! Feel free to call 208-359-1256 or e-mail goudyj@msd321.com with any questions. THANK YOU! Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/YA3dAkBw9AX7gw3k9

Hibbard 3rd Grade helps Zions Bank with their "Lights On" ceremony on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. The students took homemade ornaments from the Hibbard students to decorate the tree, sing some songs, and have a small treat.

They are student athletes who, over their years together, become a tight knit family. These kids have some serious grit, strength and endurance! They ARE Bobcats, through and through. Don't believe me?! Come see for yourself! Check out the winter sports schedule at msd321.com for their and all winter sports schedules! #wearemadison

Another Top Secret Kindness Mission COMPLETED! Well done Lucy Allred! I am sure you made someone day with this compliment! When was the last time you did an act of kindness?! Request a Kindness Mission today.: https://forms.gle/ENWwQ1L1rabfh9tt5 #wearemadison #randomactsofkindness #spreadkindness

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