I hope this message finds you well! It is hard to believe we are in the 2nd quarter of the school year. Wow! Thank you to all who attended our Parent-Teacher Conferences. These conversations are invaluable as we work together to support your child’s individual needs. If you have any additional questions or concerns about your child’s progress, please don’t hesitate to reach out to their teacher.

We had a great time last week celebrating some of our student successes in Quarter 1 - we recognized our Awesome Attendance Award winners, as well as our Hillcrest Heroes. Both awards will be given each quarter. We appreciate your support with emphasizing the importance of attendance & showing our ROAR. (Respect, Ownership, Acceptance, & Responsibility)

Included in the newsletter is information about Halloween, the Harvest Party, opportunities & support for families, among other information. Thank you for taking a few minutes to read it!

We couldn’t achieve all we do without the partnership and support of our families. Thank you for your involvement, whether by attending events, volunteering, or simply supporting your child’s learning at home. Together, we’re creating a positive and vibrant school community for our students to thrive.

Take care,

Laura Rutherford

Principal, Hillcrest Elementary

11/05: General Election Day - NO school

11/07: Harvest Party, 4:30-6:30

11/08: Lockdown Drill

11/25 -11/29: Fall Break. No school

Please do not send your student in or with a costume, mask, props, etc. - while there may be Halloween celebrations in classrooms, none will include a costume. Thank you for understanding!

Please click the link below for more information about our upcoming lock down drill on Friday, 11/08.

Lock Down Drill

Last week we recognized students who had an attendance rate of 97% or better during the 1st quarter. This means that they missed 1 or 0 days of school! Way to go. Click the link photos of our fun celebration.

ATTENDANCE AWARDS

Please check the lost and found. We will donate unclaimed items on Monday, 11/18. Thank you!

Communication is vital to ensuring a smooth & successful school year. Each classroom teacher will invite you to their ClassDojo page, where they will share classroom specific information. Please also join our school ClassDojo page where school wide events & announcements will be shared. We also have a Hillcrest Instagram page - (@hillcrestbsd) - please consider following along with us there too!

Please click the link to access our school handbook.

24-25 Handbook

Hillcrest is a late start school - 9:15 - 3:45.

Early Release days - 1:45

Students are welcome on campus starting at 8:45.

Understanding Special Education Workshop

Please join us for our workshop that guides parents through the Special Education Process. This event will take place at Whitney Elementary on November 12th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. We will share valuable information for parents who are starting the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process or for those who have gone through it and want to review all the different components. Additionally, there will be an opportunity for parents to ask questions about special education to our district special education leadership. Dinner and childcare will be provided! Please register here or see our flyer for more information.

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There is a partnership between Central District Health & BPA to provide up to 5 free sessions to any student of family member through a program, "Student & Family Assistance Program"

Please click the buttons below for more information.