The Heron Nest
Hillcrest Family Newsletter | November 2021
Upcoming Events
Nov. 1-29 | Fill the Nest Food Drive
Nov. 3 | PTA Meeting | HCE Tech Lab | 4:00 PM
Nov. 4 | Picture Retakes
Nov. 7 | Daylight Savings
Nov. 11 | Veterans Day | NO SCHOOL
Nov. 24-26 | Thanksgiving Break | NO SCHOOL
Notes From the Principal's Desk
Dear Heron Families,
As we enter November, I want to use this space to express my thankfulness and gratitude to my Hillcrest family.
Thank you to our students who continue to persevere and work hard to learn new skills, read more books, develop new friendships, and embrace kindness. You're the reason we are here.
Thank you to the Hillcrest staff for striving day in and day out to do what is best for all of our kids. Your professionalism, your huge hearts, your laughter, and the way you care for our kids makes me so proud to be a Hillcrest Heron.
Most importantly, a special thanks to our Hillcrest parents. Thank you for your support as part of our education team. Thank you for entrusting us with the care and education of the most important humans in your life.
I hope all of our Hillcrest students, staff, and families take a few moments this month and this Thanksgiving to reflect on what they are grateful or thankful for.
Respectfully,
Paula Seaman
Hillcrest Principal
#We'reBetterTogether
Family Reminder: No Toys at School
Help Us "Fill the Nest"
picture retakes are this week
Did you have your school portrait taken but would like a free retake? If you missed picture day or enrolled after school began, you may purchase first-time portrait packets as well.
Our makeup/retake picture day is this Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. Order forms are being sent home today or you may download them with the link below. Also, please remember to return your original picture packet to be eligible for a retake.
The Village Photographer Price List for first-time purchases.
month of the military family
Each year we put together a video presentation featuring photos of veterans and active-duty service members who are related to Hillcrest students. If you would like to submit a photo of your child pictured with a military family member, or just a photo of the service member, we would love to include them in this year's presentation.
Please email photos to sdewitt@ohsd.net. Please include name, rank, and branch of service along with their relationship to your Hillcrest student.
The submission deadline to be included in the Veterans Day presentation is Friday, Nov. 5, 2021.
Additionally, we would be honored to display a hard-copy photo or student drawing of Hillcrest students with their military parents. These will be displayed in our main hallway alongside our Month of the Military Family banner. The "Proud Military Kid" form will be sent home with your child or you may download and print one here. Military family submissions will be accepted throughout November.
We truly appreciate the service and commitment of military members and their families and are especially mindful of the determination and strength of the military child. Thank you for helping us to honor all of you.
Holiday Food Baskets available
Mrs. Southwick can be reached by email at esouthwick@ohsd.net or by phone at 360.279.5247
Pumpkins for Herons
hillcrest halloween costumes
November Menus
Lunch
Breakfast
purposefull people focus for november
Hillcrest is pleased to continue the implementation of a curriculum designed to address Social-Emotional Learning and Character Education. PurposeFull People is the K-5 introduction to the Character Strong program currently taught in grades 6-12. Each month students take part in a series of lessons and activities focusing on character traits including courage, perseverance, honesty, respect, cooperation, kindness, responsibility, empathy, creativity, and November's focus on gratitude.
PTA Corner
Join us for the November PTA Meeting
We will meet this Wednesday, Nov. 3 in the Hillcrest Tech Lab at 4:00 PM. Your voice matters and we so appreciate all our Hillcrest families, PTA members, and volunteers.
Scholastic Book Fair Sales Success Benefits Students
Thank you for your generous support of Hillcrest's Fall 2021 Book Fair! Your purchases helped us raise enough money to fully fund monthly issues of Scholastic News Magazine for every student this year. In addition, we were able to purchase over $2300.00 in books for our classrooms and our library! A huge shout out of gratitude to our amazing volunteers who worked shifts during this event.
Photos for the Yearbook
We are always looking for any photos you may have from school or classroom events. Feel free to share your school photos via ptahillcrest@yahoo.com
Virtual Membership Drive
Would you like to have a say in Hillcrest PTA spending and activity decisions? Are you interested in supporting field trips and other unique learning opportunities for your child? Your paid membership gives you an easy way to do so and gives our PTA a stronger voice in our district. We strongly encourage and welcome you to join the Hillcrest PTA. Your support also entitles you to all the benefits and special discounts available through Washington State PTA. Our Virtual Membership Sign Up information can be found here.
Box Tops for Education
Earning cash for Hillcrest with Box Tops for Education just got easier and all you need is your smartphone. When you download the NEW and improved Box Tops app you’ll be able to scan your receipt, instantly identify Box Tops products, and automatically add cash to our earnings online!
Follow the PTA on Facebook @HillcrestPTAinfo
Parent Input Opportunity
Voter Registration Information
Stay Informed
Contact Us
Email: hceattendance@ohsd.net
Website: http://ohsd.net/hes
Location: 1500 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Oak Harbor, WA, USA
Phone: (360)279.5200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestElementary/