Staff Update
March 23, 2018
Surveys to Complete
If you have not completed the surveys below from last week’s staff update, please do so today!
Collaborative Work Implementation Survey - Please complete this survey regarding our Model Schools work by Friday, March 23rd.
April 2nd - Professional Development Day
8:00-10:00 Common Formative Assessments
K @ KT
1st @ Gladden
2nd @ Cambridge
3rd @ Hillcrest
4th @ Scott
5th @ Mill Creek
6th @ Mill Creek
SpEd teachers will join a grade level that they work closely with
10:00-10:45 Power Standards Work
K @ KT
1st @ Gladden
2nd @ Cambridge
3rd @ Hillcrest
4th @ Scott
5th @ Mill Creek
6th @ Mill Creek
SpEd teachers will join a grade level that they work closely with
10:45-11:00 Travel Back to Hillcrest
11:00-12:00 Literacy Work
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 Literacy Work
2:00-3:00 MAP Training
3:00-4:00 Wellness Survey, Behaviors Video, & Professional Development Survey
Student Cell Phone Guidelines
Parent Volunteers for Field Trips
If you have an upcoming field trip, please make sure any parent volunteers fill out the background check in order volunteer and go on the field trip. They are good for 3 years!
https://bsd124.keepntrack.com/apply
Snacks in the Classroom
We know many of you have snack times in your classroom as students may get hungry through the day. Please be conscious of our district wellness policy for our elementary students (below). We also ask that you limit your snack times so students have a healthy routine. Some students have been filling up on snacks and not eating a healthy lunch.
Wellness Program The Belton School District Board of Education adopted a district Wellness Program to promote student health, facilitate student learning of lifelong healthy habits, and increase student achievement (Board policy ADF). In an effort to support the wellness program and to assist you in joining the effort, we would like to highlight some areas of focus that would be of particular interest to parents as you prepare for the school year:
At least 50% of the food and beverages available at school parties will meet the intermediate Eat Smart requirements:
Not more than 35% of total calories from fat (excluding cheese, nuts, seeds, and nut butters) and
Not more than 35% of weight from sugar (excluding fruit without added sugar, 100% juice, and milk)
Foods of minimal nutritional value will not be made available by the school during school hours, including classroom rewards.
This is especially important to note when considering bringing classroom treats for birthdays and other special celebrations in your child’s classroom. If you wish to send treats for a special celebration in your child’s classroom, we would like you to consider the suggested guidelines and select from the healthy foods that students would enjoy. For example, beverages such as 100% juice or milk (plain or flavored) could replace soda or other popular “juice” drinks that are not actually 100% juice. Popular snacks such as string cheese, cheese and crackers, peanut butter and crackers (except for those with peanut allergies), some granola or fruit/cereal bars, trail mix, fruit, vegetable, etc.
Our Mission
The mission of Hillcrest STEAM Academy, a leader of STEAM innovation, is to ensure that all students flourish as individuals of character and advocates of their own learning through the school community distinguished by
a culture of independence and collaboration
a global outlook based on a foundation of character
a focus on problem solving and critical thinking
- real world experiences with integration throughout all subjects.
Hillcrest STEAM Academy
Email: hillcrest@bsd124.org
Website: http://www.beltonschools.org/Page/151
Location: 106 S Hillcrest Rd, Belton, MO, United States
Phone: 816-348-1130
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestSTEAMAcademy/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @HillcrestSTEAM