Hillcrest Family Newsletter
January 8th, 2021
Welcome to 2021!
A couple reminders now that we are back in school:
* Kids love playing in the snow. Please be sure to send winter gear with your child every day. It is helpful to have a bag for them to put their gear in for transport to home and school. Boots, snowpants and gloves keeps students playing on the playground and dry in the classroom. If you need any supplies, please let us know.
*I know we all have a long list of items to check off before sending your child ready to learn everyday. Be sure to add a clean mask, water bottle and charged iPad with your child every day.
*Be sure to check for symptoms of illness everyday before sending your child to school. If your child has symptoms of COVID, has had contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID or has had contact with anyone who is awaiting the results of a COVID test, they should stay home. Please call the office and let us know the reason they will be out if the reason is COVID related.
*We need your help at drop off and pick up to make sure that process runs smoothly. Please ONLY PARK in designated parking spaces in the lot. The Drop Off Lane is for a quick drop off and pick up only. Please do not leave your car if you use this lane. Most families park their car and walk young students to the playground to ensure a safe drop off. Older students, who are able to enter the car and buckle their own seatbelt, are able to enter and exit your vehicle on the passenger side of the car.
Thank you for helping to keep our school running safely!
Remember: Inter-District Transfer/School Choice Application Period Closes at 4:30 PM TODAY!
Attendance Reminders from Student Services
Due to the current pandemic, we understand that students will be absent from school more than usual. Please continue to keep your children home if they are experiencing any possible COVID symptoms, or if anyone in your family is awaiting a COVID test result.
Because students are missing in-person schooling more this year due to symptoms and quarantines, it is especially important for them to be in school when they are healthy and it is safe to be here. Please work to schedule family vacations during our school breaks, and continue to communicate with our attendance secretary regarding student absences.
Please look over your student’s attendance in Infinite Campus and let us know if there are any errors. As we continue to move classes in and out of quarantine, the attendance coding must be switched in Infinite Campus. We have been monitoring and cleaning up any errors but if we have missed anything, please reach out to the office.
We appreciate your support as we “Stay Safe to Stay Open”
Picture Retake Day is Wednesday, January 13th
If you missed the picture day this summer or you would like to have a retake of the pictures taken this summer, retake day is Wednesday, January 13th.
Virtual (SDW and eAchieve) families received a separate email with information for scheduling retakes at the Mortensen studio at 139 W Broadway directly on the afternoon of January 13th.
The online order cart is open for the absentee day:
https://mortensen.orderschoolpix.com/42309
Hillcrest Absentee Day 2020-2021
Enter code: prepay
If you have any questions about packages or scheduling for virtual families, please contact Mortensen directly at 262.754.8889
Attn 5th Grade Families: Horning Middle School Flyer
PTO Corner
WOG
When: March 1st - 5th
What: A fundraiser focused around being Thankful! Restaurant Nights Monday - Friday, Sharing of Gratitude, Raffle Baskets, Online Silent Auction and more!
How you can help: Collect donations for the silent auction (use our request letter and donation form) purchase classroom raffle baskets items (information coming in late January), participate in restaurant nights and/or the online silent auction (site available in late February).
Watch the newsletters and children's folders for more information!
Anyone interested in helping plan, please contact hillcresthuskiepto@gmail.com
Thank Yous from PTO
If any have any questions please contact hillcresthuskiepto@gmail.com
Upcoming PTO Events
PTO meeting, January 13th 6:15pm, VIRTUAL at sdw.webex.com/meet/nzeroth
Please email with questions, hillcreshuskiepto@gmail.com
Hillcrest Elementary School
Growing Curiosity
Growing Learners
Email: hillcrest@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Website: https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/hillcrestes
Location: 2200 Davidson Road, Waukesha, WI, USA
Phone: (262)-970-1800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestElementaryWaukesha
Twitter: @HillcrestSDW