The HUSKY HOWLER

Week of October 10, 2022. Issue 9

Dear Hillcrest Families & Staff

We begin this week with our much anticipated School Photos. All students & Staff will be photographed. If you are interested in purchasing photos, please pay Studio 1 online or enclose money in the envelopes sent home.


Parents will have the opportunity to engage with staff this week through learning experiences focused on Nutrition, What is Bullying, and How to help your Dual Language student at home. Our 6th Grade teachers will also be holding a Parent Informational Meeting to discuss 6th grade plans.

Presentation on Bullying

Wednesday, Oct. 12th, 9am

This is an online event.

Join Ms, Salgin, our School Counselor, for an interactive Presentation on Bullying
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Leader In Me Principle: How do we accomplish goals?

Goal setting for kids | Small Talk | CBC Kids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zrtHt3bBmQ

National Hispanic Heritage Month 9/15 - 10/15

The Marmoset Song | quietube
What It's Like Being Asian-Latino
Ellen Ochoa: First Latina in Space

Spotlight on: Ms. Gladys Adame

Fun facts about our School Home Coordinator:

Ms. Adame is a proud mother of 2 college students; She loves arts & crafts, music, dancing, and to help people; She has three dogs, 1 parrot, and loves to spend time with her family. Ms. Adame's motto is "no negativity allowed in my life". She has been at Hillcrest since 2021.

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Upcoming Events:

Monday October 10

School Photos, 9am - 12pm



Tuesday October 11

Support Staff Meeting, 8:30am

Follow up Mtg, 9am

Counselor/Principal Mtg, 10:45am

Office Staff Mtg, 1pm

Teacher PD, 2:50pm - 4pm (in MakerSpace)


Wednesday October 12

Parent Workshop Topic: Bully Presentation @ 9am on Zoom

Instructional Leaders Meeting, 9am

IEP Mtg, 1pm

6th Grade Parent Meeting @ 6:30pm on Zoom


Thursday October 13

Follow-up Meeting, 2:15pm


Friday October 14

Coffee with the Principal @ 9am (Cafeteria)