Hillcrest Island Happenings
December 16-Weekly Newsletter from the Island!
Week 17 December 12-16
Principal Corner
We completed our last FULL week of 2022!!! We have had a lot of fun with our 12 Days of Reindeer Games, but we have also been sprinkling in some learning as well!!
Don't forget to vote for our Winter Coloring Contest!
We know that there there is a lot of sickness going around! We appreciate everyone doing everything they can to help keep their students healthy and safe!
If there is anything we can do to help your students here at school, please reach out at jhelinski@almaschools.net
Important Upcoming Dates
December 22-January 3 - NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)
2022-2023 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Click the link below for the 2022-2023 school calendar.
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN OFFICE
- His Kids at His Place
- Ithaca Youth Cheerleading
- Boy Scouts of America
Next Week
We do not have school on Thursday or Friday.
Gingerbread Man Hunt
Once staff found one, they were able to get a prize!
Hillcrest Island Winter Coloring Contest
Author Visit-Janet Defever
Your input is needed for APS ESSER III Survey
Alma Public Schools is seeking feedback from all district and community stakeholders to help determine how the district should best utilize ESSER III funds to address unfinished learning and COVID-19 recovery.
Please click here to complete the ESSER III Survey.
Coins for a Cause
The results are in and Hillcrest was the top school in Alma raising almost $1000 for the Hope House! United Way is matching all the money that was raised so ours will account for almost $2000!!!!
12 Days of Reindeer Games!!!
Many of our classes have got a BINGO, but some are still hoping to get them next week!
Playground-Weather
Looking for Volunteers
December Lunch Menu
Second Steps
Unit 2 focuses on Empathy.
Make sure to ask your students about the lessons!
Staff Shout Out
We have an INCREDIBLE staff here at Hillcrest Island!!! Would you like to recognize any of them? Take a moment to fill out this form and recognize all the WONDERFUL things they do for our students!!
Bookworms Launch
APS Behavior Expecatations
VOLUME LEVELS
Volume levels are being taught and re-enforced in classrooms and buildings with K-5 students. This is a way for students to be mindful of their voice volume when interacting with others throughout the school day.
ROARS
Panther Paws
Tropical T-Shirt Tuesdays and Panther Pride Fridays
Transportation Changes
PLEASE make sure to call in any transportation changes before 1 pm. The end of the day is VERY hectic at an elementary school and it is important that we are aware of any changes before then. We also encourage you to send in a note on the day of a transportation change as well.
MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM
Families: A medication authorization form must be filled out annually if your student requires medications to be distributed at school. Contact Ms. Snider in the office at 989-463-3113 if you are in need of a form.
BIRTHDAY TREATS
Birthday celebrations are very special and exciting for students. Our district policy is for healthy snacks in school. We encourage healthy snacks or an alternative, such as pencils or erasers, for each student.
APS K-12 Parent/Student Handbook
Seesaw
Hillcrest Island Happenings for the 2022-23 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