Hillcrest Family Newsletter
October 19th, 2018
Upcoming Dates - Please note!
Wednesday, October 24th is an early release day. This means that all K-5 students are dismissed at 1:40 PM. All bus routes and our Cool School program run right after the 1:40 dismissal. There are no other after school activities running on that day. Please make sure your child and his/her teacher is aware of any change in after school plans for that day.
There is NO School on Thursday, October 25th and Friday, October 26th.
There will be no newsletter emailed next week because of the short week.
Enjoy your break, everyone!
Safe Arrival - Available Now!
1) By far the easiest way to interact with the new system is by downloading the app on your phone and signing up for an account.
2) If you are not an app user and prefer to use your computer signup and login at https://go.schoolmessenger.com/
3) The phone option is still available by calling the attendance line at school. There will be a menu there to transfer your call into the new system. You may however, want to use the direct number 1-866-490-7371. By dialing direct from a phone that is registered with the district, the system should recognize the number you are calling from and be able to quickly identify your children and allow you to confirm their absence.
Hat Day - October 31st
Vendor & Craft Fair
Crafters, At-Home Businesses, Bake Sale, Concessions and MORE!! Get your shopping done early!
A great event that helps Hillcrest PTO & local vendors (many whom are Hillcrest families)!
We are looking for a few volunteers to assist in running the event - if you volunteer admissions is FREE for you! Click HERE to help.
Box Top = Extra Recess
Box tops can still be sent to school throughout the year to gain refunds. Watch for another activity for the whole school in Spring!
Water Park Family Night
Save the Date for a discounted night at Ingleside Water Park (former Country Springs)!
Tuesday night, November 20. 4:00 - 9:00 PM
More information to come!
All are welcome - bring your family and friends!!!
Want to ski or snowboard this year? Join the club!
Whether you’ve skied before or not, now is your chance to hit the slopes. This is a Ski & Snowboard Club open to all Hillcrest students and alumni (K-12) and their families and friends. Join and you’ll ski or snowboard at Little Switzerland four times this winter, plus you can take lessons and rent equipment if needed, all at a huge discounted rate. See attachment for details! Last year we have over 25 people and they all have a blast, from ages 3 to 63!
If you want more information please email Marnia Schatzman at mlbraml@yahoo.com or see THIS FLYER.
Important Dates for October
Oct 24th - Early Release Day 1:40PM
Oct 25th and 26th - No School
Nov 10th - PTO Vendor Fair!!
Hillcrest Elementary School - Attendance 262-970-1816
Growing Curiosity
Growing Learners
We take pride in our history, our inclusive community and our collective sense of wonder!
Email: hillcrest@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Website: https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/Domain/14
Location: 2200 Davidson Road, Waukesha, WI, USA
Phone: 262-970-1800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestElementaryWaukesha/
Twitter: @HillcrestSDW
School Hours
Start Time for 4K-5th Grade- 8:40AM - line up bell rings at 8:35AM
End Time for 4K - 11:25AM
End Time for 5K-5th Grade - 3:40PM
End Time for Early Release Days for 5K-5th Grade -1:40PM
Playground supervision begins at 8:20. Please do not drop your child off until our recess supervisors are on the playground.
*Please note - our clocks often run up to 5 minutes early. We consistently reset them but the time continues creep forward!