Hillcrest All-Stars Happenings
June 7-Weekly Newsletter from the All-Stars!
From the Bench:
We made it! The Final Buzzer has sounded and our All-Stars are CHAMPIONS! What a great year! We weren't sure what to expect with 1st grade coming to Hillcrest, but it ended up being a SLAM DUNK! The 1st graders hit a HOME RUN learning a new building. Our 2nd graders were scoring GOALS and our 3rd graders reached the FINISH LINE of their time at Hillcrest! There will never be another year like 2023-2024 School Year at Hillcrest!
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:
Wednesday-August 14th-Open House
Tuesday-August 20th-1st Day of School
Have a GREAT Summer!
3rd Grade Send Off
We ended the year with a send off for our 3rd graders as they spent their last day at Hillcrest! They did the annual 3rd Grade Walk and took a picture in front of the Hillcrest sign. We know they are going to continue to be ALL-STARS next year at Pine Ave!
MTSS
Over the last few years, APS has worked very hard at developing and implementing systems to help all students be successful. This flyer helps to give more details regarding our progress.
Hillcrest Office Summer Hours
Hillcrest office will be open:
June 10-August 9
Monday - Thursday
8:00-3:00
Closed
11:00-12:00 for lunch
2024-25 Theme
The 2nd graders have voted and the theme for next year is.....
Summer Meet Up and Eat Up
Meet Up and Eat Up Summer Program The Meet Up and Eat Up Summer Food Service Program aims to offer children and teenagers nourishing meals to support healthy lifestyles during the summer months. Breakfast and lunch will be available in the Alma High School cafeteria, with dining in the cafeteria being mandatory, from Monday to Thursday throughout summer break. Additionally, a seven-day meal pickup, totaling 14 meals, will take place next to the Seville Township Library on Wednesdays throughout summer break, excluding 4th of July week. Further details, including specific dates and times, will be shared once plans are finalized. For questions regarding this program, please contact Grace Kaczorowski, APS Food Service Director, at 989-466-7529, available Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Field Day-June 4th and 5th
We had a GREAT Field Day!
We made adjustments due to predicted rain on Wednesday and had all classes participate on Tuesday. What a fun day! It was perfect weather for the students to get a little wet!
it is such a fun event for our students!
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:
Summer Math Program
We are also introducing a K-4 Summer Math Program! This program, scheduled from July 29th to August 9th, aims to offer math tutoring for students requiring additional support in comprehending mathematical concepts. Limited space is available, with two daily sessions offered: 9 am to 11 am and 12 pm to 2 pm. Due to staffing constraints, students are allowed to register for either the morning or afternoon session, but not both. Click HERE to register!
Summer Swim Lessons
Sign up at the link below:
Alma Public Library Summer Reading Program
Our Summer Reading Club Kick-Off Party is almost here!!
Join us at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11 for an exciting, educational, and entertaining presentation featuring Michigan's own Paleo Joe! According to his website, "PaleoJoe dresses the part of a “Digger” – he is a real digger – and introduces animals, plants, and creatures that have been extinct for millions of years. His high energy program brings life to these creatures of long ago."
While you're here, library staff will get you signed up for the Summer Reading Program, and you'll get your free Adventure Passport, provided by E & S Graphics, Inc.! This beautiful booklet includes your reading tracker, information about the program, event descriptions, and suggested activities to keep you engaged all summer long!
Follow this link and mark yourself as "going" to get a Facebook reminder about our Kick-Off Party: https://www.facebook.com/share/9whxgQ4pPi2y7fV8/
We can't wait to kick off our Summer of Adventure with you!
#LibraryAdventures #CSLPreads #AdventureBeginsAtYourLibrary #MILibraries
Alma PAL Summer Camps
Check out lots of camps from Alma PAL all summer long!
2024-25 School Year Calendar
Here is the calendar for next year, the 2024-2025 school year.
We will see everyone for Open House on August 14th and the first day of school on August 20th!
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!
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