Hillcrest Island Happenings
November 11-Weekly Newsletter from the Island!
Week 12 November 7-11
Principal Corner
We had some more beautiful weather this week and students enjoyed soaking up a little last bit of warmer temps!!!
The Book Fair was a HUGE success! Thanks to all of you that help to put books in the hands of our students!
If there is anything we can do to help your students here at school, please reach out at jhelinski@almaschools.net
Important Upcoming Dates
No School/Half Days
November 18-Half Day-Hillcrest Students dismiss at 11:15 am
November 21 - PTO Meeting, 6:30p, Pine Avenue Elementary Library
November 24-25 - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)
November 30-1st Trimester Report Cards Go Home
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
COINS FOR A CAUSE - UNITED WAY
November is Homeless Awareness Month and here at Hillcrest, we want to help bring awareness of homelessness and housing insecurity in our communities. That’s why we’re partnering with United Way to raise money for Gratiot County Hope House through a coin war challenge called “Coins for a Cause”!
United Way is committed to matching all funds raised (up to $10,000) so now’s your chance to double your donation! Students can bring in their spare change until November 23rd. The classroom that raises the most money will win a pizza party from United Way!
End of First Trimester
RSV
Half Day-Friday, November 18th
Book Fair
Thanks to everyone for making the Book Fair a huge success!!! We are so lucky to have such a wonderful PTO to put on the Book Fair and to also help purchase a book for each student!
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!!
Speaking of our PTO....
ALMA ELEMENTARY PTO
The Alma Elementary PTO is made up of parents and teachers who want to give students in the three Alma elementary schools the opportunity to participate in enriching experiences and to have the best material and equipment we can provide. Examples of PTO sponsored events include: field trips, assemblies, carnivals, concerts, science alive, reindeer visits, playground equipment, etc.
When parents get connected to the schools, children do better. In addition to the ideas and opinions that we love to hear, the children also benefit from parent volunteers who can donate a little time to make it happen. Please consider attending our monthly meetings and/or volunteering for a particular event when future messages are sent home or contact one of the representatives listed here.
To find out more about what the PTO is doing, please join us at our monthly meetings on the third Monday (usually) of each month at 6:30 pm. Free child care is always provided! The first meeting will be at Luce, the second one at Hillcrest, the third one at Pine and then the rotation begins again. The dates for the PTO meetings are the third Monday of each month unless there is no school on that Monday. If that is the case, then the meeting will be moved to the following Monday.
Love and Logic
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
November Lunch Menu
Second Steps
We will begin Unit 2 this upcoming week.
Make sure to ask your students about the lessons!
Bookworms Launch
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
R.O.A.R.S
At Hillcrest, we talk about making good choices and using our ROARS!
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