Hillcrest All-Stars Happenings
May 10-Weekly Newsletter from the All-Stars!
From the Bench:
Wow! We remain super busy but the students remained focused on learning! We also celebrated our teaching staff this week with Teacher Appreciation Week!!!
I am so excited to be a partner in your student's education. If you have any questions, please reach out to me at jhelinski@almascshools.net.
Dates to Remember:
May 9-23-NWEA Testing
May 23-Thursday-Fun Run at Hillcrest
May 24-May 28-Friday-Monday-No School
June 4-Tuesday-Field Day 2/3 Grade-PM
June 5-Wednesday-Field Day 1st Grade-PM
June 6-Thursday-End of Tri 3, last day of school, Early Release-Hillcrest dismiss at 11:38 am
Teacher Appreciation Week
We are so THANKFUL for all of our wonderful teachers at Hillcrest! Each and every day they make a difference in our students lives'!
Fun Run=Thursday, May 23rd
The Fun Run for Hillcrest will be on Thursday, May 23rd. Each grade will run around the east parking lot for a 30-minute time slot. Parents and families are welcomed to attend.
Wow!!!! AMAZING!!!!!!
Students who earned Limo Rides, Ice Cream with the Principal and Pizza with the Principal will all happen in the next few weeks!
2024-25 Theme
The 2nd graders have voted and the theme for next year is.....
Movin' On Up Day-3rd Grade to Pine
Third graders had the opportunity to visit Pine Ave Elementary on Friday. They got a tour of the school, visit 4th grade classrooms, and meet many of the staff members they will work with next year!
Movin' On Up Day-KDG to Hillcrest
Our next year's 1st graders were able to come over to check out Hillcrest! They were able to take tours of the building, work with current 1st graders, hear stories, and play on the playground! It was so great meeting them!
Student Pick Up Procedures-Parent Meeting
On Wednesday, May 15th, we will be holding a meeting to gather some input about our current afte school pick up procedures at all three elementary building. We would love to hear your thoughts!
NWEA Testing
As we approach the end of the year, students will once again be taking the NWEA tests for math and reading. This will be the third time they have taken the test and we use the data to see how much they have grown from the beginning of the year. Each student has a growth goal score that they are trying to reach. We also look at the scores from a building, grade level, and classroom view as well.
Teachers will be communicating out the dates when their classes will be taking the test. This is a very important test and we encourage students to get a good night's rest and be in attendance the day of the test.
Summer School for Grades K-5-STILL SPOTS AVAILABLE
APS will be offering Summer School for students currently in grades K-5. The three-week session will be held at Pine Ave. Scan the QR code to sign up or use the link:
Last Day of School-June 6th-Half Day
The last day for students will be Thursday, June 6th. This will be a half day for students and they will be dismissed at 11:38 am.
2024-25 School Year Calendar
Here is the calendar for next year, the 2024-2025 school year.
Transportation Changes-MUST BE BEFORE 2pm
Thank you for being so understanding in this situation!
Second Steps
Panther Paws
Bookworms
Differentiated Instruction (DI)
APS App/Rooms
Also, make sure to turn on notification!
Encore/Specials Rotations
We are very fortunate to have so many offerings for all of our students that are taught by certified teachers!
Monthly Lunch Menu
Hillcrest All-Stars Happenings for the 2023-4 School Year
Hillcrest Elementary
Email: jhelinski@almaschools.net
Website: www.almaschools.net
Location: 515 East Elizabeth Street, Alma, MI, USA
Phone: 989-463-3113
Facebook: facebook.com/almahillcrest
Twitter: @almahillcrest