Hillcrest Happenings

Important information about our attendance policy can be found here. If your child is going to have a full day absence please call the attendance line at 623-376-3390. No late calls will be accepted. For more front office tips please click here.

Hillcrest Middle School offers tours on Wednesdays and Fridays. See attached information for specific dates and times.

Falcons, please help us keep our Hillcrest community clean. There have been a significant amount of drinks like Dunkin, Dutch, and Starbucks. Please remember that outside beverages are NOT allowed on our campus. They are very difficult to clean up if spilled in the classroom or outside. Thank you for keeping our Hillcrest campus clean!

This years 2024-2025 yearbook is on a pre-sale! The yearbooks are $35 if you order during the pre-sale. After, they will cost $45. This year's yearbook will include an opportunity for you to order "call-outs" Make sure to order your yearbooks before January so you get the sale!

Social Studies: This week, our 8th graders are diving deep into the foundational ideas that shaped our nation's early government. As we wrap up Unit 3, we're reviewing critical learning objectives, including the principles that inspired the Founding Fathers and the challenges faced under the Articles of Confederation, such as the tensions leading to Shays' Rebellion. Students are exploring the distinct structures of state and federal governments between 1776 and 1789, setting the stage for the heated debates at the Constitutional Convention. Our focus extends to understanding the key compromises and the framework of the Constitution, with students analyzing how each part of this historic document fits together to build the backbone of American government. This week’s review will help them connect these principles as they prepare for the Unit 3 Test, scheduled for Wednesday in most classes.

ELA: All students will be working on informational reading and writing this week, while also doing individual teacher chosen assignments.

STEM 1: Just started on their Shark Tank project which will take us into December.

STEM 2: In the beginning stages of a brand new STEM project called Theme Park Design. Students are tasked with creating their own theme park.

Project Science: Project science is writing a story about a chosen environmental issue caused by human activity.

Career Action Labs: 8th grade students in the 3 Career Action Lab classes are busy working through the last part of their third career rotation. One fun career several are exploring is therapeutic services. The learning objectives for this module include: Recognize the purpose of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. Identify the similarities and differences between PT and OT. Describe how Therapists evaluate patients. Identify the purpose of Pediatric Occupational Therapy. Demonstrate treatment exercises prescribed by PT/OT practitioners

Performance and Literary Works: Students are learning about the technical "behind the scenes" action in theater. They still love improv theater! We had a great time with drama circles and wrote our own. Finally we learned about the elements of a play and are beginning to write our own plays!

After-School Band:

Join us every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 PM in Room 805 for after-school band practice. This is a great opportunity for students to practice, store their instruments, or catch up on any missing assignments that need to be recorded. This is for all band students!

REMEMBER… ALL sports require online registration and a physical, prior to tryouts. You can start your registration by clicking this link www.registermyathlete.com. Physicals and brain concussion certificates will be required for all 7th and 8th grade students who are planning on trying out for any sport. You must have a completed Register My Athlete account to attend camp, tryout for any sport or non-cut sport. Please see the following Athletic page on the Hillcrest Website for detailed information: https://www.dvusd.org/domain/8365 If you have further questions email Courtnety.biller@dvusd.org

Cross Country Meets Schedule:

1. November 12th at Hillcrest

2. November 21st at Highland Lakes

3. Conference Championship- December 12th at Sonoran Trails

4. Regional Championships- December 14 location TBD

Volleyball tryouts are over, so if you made the team, coaches will let their athletes know when practice begins.

Wrestling season has started with practices starting at 6:15 AM. Students of all experience levels are welcome! Don't forget to come out and try for our awesome Hillcrest Wrestling team.

Pickleball club will resume after volleyball season ends.

If you're an experienced filmmaker, or new to the concept, Film Club is an amazing activity for you! Come join the Film Club from 3:00-4:00 pm every Tuesday in room 404 for the best fun you can have!

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month in Mr. Baker's room from 3-4. Come join this fictional fun! Make new friends, bond with others, and battle with your fellow classmates.

The next meeting will be on December 6th! Can't wait to see everyone there!

Student Council has their meetings every Wednesday after school in Ms. Harvey's room. Every meeting is from 3-3:30pm!

Book Club Meets Mondays, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. This club will be held in room 503. For more information contact Ms Harvey at Grace.Harvey@DVUSD.org

Dungeons and Dragons club meets on Wednesdays from 3:15 - 4:00 P.M in Ms Schamberger's room.

For more information contact Mrs. Shays at Andrea.Shays@DVUSD.org

ASL Club meets Mondays after school from 3 - 4 pm in Mrs. Shays’ room. For more information contact Mrs. Shays at Andrea.Shays@DVUSD.org

Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month after school, from 3-4 PM in Mr. Baker's room.

For more information contact Mr. Baker at Jakob.Baker@DVUSD.org

Is your picture bad? Don't fear, picture day retakes are available on November 14th!

Mountain Ridge High School

22800 North 67th Avenue

Glendale, AZ 85310

623-376-3000

November 14, 2024

Last Names A-L

6 p.m. Presentation in the auditorium

7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Gym and school tour

Last Names M-Z

6 p.m. Gym and school tour presentation in auditorium

7 p.m. -8 p.m. Presentation in auditorium

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