Hillcrest STEAM Academy Newsletter
March 2019
A Note from the Office...
We hope this newsletter finds you doing well! February was extremely fast because of the short month and snow days. Here is to hoping that March is full of warm weather and outdoor recess. Continue to follow our webpage, Facebook, and Twitter to stay in the loop for everything Hillcrest!
We also are excited to share that Hillcrest STEAM Academy has been recognized as a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School for increasing access, engagement, and achievement in our PLTW programs. We are extremely proud of this award from an organization with national reach and presence.
Hillcrest STEAM Academy began offering PLTW in 2015, and today, 100% of students participate in a PLTW program. We’re inspiring and engaging students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), and preparing them for success in their careers and beyond.
Thank you for your continued support of our PLTW programs and congratulations on this shared achievement.
Open Selection Update
The open selection request form opened on February 15. The window will remain accessible until midnight on March 15, 2019. You DO NOT need to complete this form for students already attending Hillcrest. However, if you would like to have an additional child enter the selection (any grade PreK-5 this year), or have a sibling who does not currently attend Hillcrest, please complete the form. Clicking the link below will take you to more information about the Hillcrest STEAM Academy, the open selection enrollment process, and give you a link to complete an open selection enrollment form.
If you have a child currently on the wait list, you do not need to fill out the form again. They will remain on the wait list until a position becomes available.
MARCH PIRATE PRINCIPLE: CITIZENSHIP
HSA Picture Day
Thursday, Mar 14, 2019, 09:00 AM
Hillcrest STEAM Academy
Last Day of School
We've had several inquiries about make up days at Hillcrest STEAM Academy. If you're counting, we've now had nine (9) snow days. If you reference the bottom right corner of our 1-page calendar from the website, it lists seven (7) days at the end of the year as makeup days.
We list 7 days because the State of Missouri's formula changes after the 7th day. The 8th snow day is "forgiven," meaning we are not required to make up the day. Now that we have hit 9 snow days, we will need to make up 8 days.
Based on this formula, our tentative last day of school would be June 28, 2019. We say tentative because winter has another month before it's over and the final calendar could change again.
Here is a chart from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education highlighting how the days work:
Happenings at Hillcrest
PTA Updates
A Note from the PTA...
On March 15th we will kick off spring break with school wide Spring Parties. **Volunteers are still needed, please contact the PTA at hillcreststeampta@gmail.com, if you are available**
May is packed with fun, as we have Teacher Appreciation Week and Field Day. More information on those events to come!
IMPORTANT NOTE- Next meeting is Wednesday March 6th!! Come and join the conversation on helping ALL students at Hillcrest sail above and soar!!
-Hillcrest PTA
PTA Meeting
Wednesday, Mar 6, 2019, 05:30 PM
Hillcrest STEAM Academy
Spring Parties
3rd Grade - 9:45 -10:30
4th Grade - 10:30 - 11:15
5th Grade - 11:15 - 12:00
6th Grade - 12:30 - 1:15
Kindergarten - 1:15 - 2:00
1st Grade - 2:00 - 2:45
2nd Grade - 2:45 - 3:15
Friday, Mar 15, 2019, 09:45 AM
Hillcrest STEAM Academy, South Hillcrest Road, Belton, MO, USA
Important Dates in March
4-11 Pennies for Patients
6 - PTA Meeting in Library @ 5:30
7 - Choir Concert* (see details above)
8-26 - Majorsaver Fundraiser
12 - McTeacher Night
14 - Spring Pictures at HSA
15 - Spring Parties
18-22 - No School - Spring Break
25 - No School - Staff PD
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 for 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 South Hillcrest Road, Belton, MO, United States
Phone: 816-348-1130
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestSTEAMAcademy/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @HillcrestSTEAM