Staff Update
January 5, 2018
Just to make you smile on a Friday in January!
Yearbook Information from Rainey Rinaldi
Lunch Card Choices
Surprise! You are receiving new lunch choice cards for your classroom. Due to menu changes, sunbutter is no longer #4. It is always a choice even if it isn't on the menu. You will now have Choice 1-4 cards plus a sunbutter card for daily usage in the cafeteria.
Enjoy!
BEF Grant Reminder
Belton Educational Foundation Grant Window Now Open!
Deadline: Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 4:00 pm
What can I apply for?
The Belton Educational Foundation is looking for innovative requests that fall within the following curricular areas of concentration: science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, communication arts, and special initiatives.
How much can I ask for?
Individual Teacher $2,000, Team of two or more teachers $2,500, Building $5,000. Only one application may be submitted per category.
What’s important in the application?
Grants must be innovative! They must have a measurable impact! See the grant rubric here.
When will I find out if I am funded?
You will be notified on/about Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Funds should be available by Friday, March 30. Grant recipients must sign a Grant Agreement and purchase orders should be completed as soon as possible thereafter.
How do I apply?
Complete the form linked here.
You will need to upload/attach a PDF copy of the email from your principal that clearly states approval of you asking for grant money for a specific item(s) to this application.
Requests for Technology: Unless the piece of technology you are requesting is on this list.
You must contact your Technology Integration Specialist and receive approval by email. Please attach/upload a PDF copy of the confirmation email approval to this application. Technology's deadline to obtain approval is January 26, 2018.
If you have any questions or trouble filling out the form, please contact Krista Watkins or call 348-1151. Once this form is completed, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation email within three business days, please contact Krista.
Calendar
January
10- Positive Community and Student Learning Team Meetings
10- PTA Jump City Fundraiser from 4-7pm
12- School Families
15- No School - MLK Day
17- Faculty Meeting @8:00am
18- PTA Meeting @4:30pm
23- Culver's Night (5-8pm)
26- Clubs
Our Mission
The mission of Hillcrest STEAM Academy, a leader of STEAM innovation, is to ensure that all students flourish as individuals of character and advocates of their own learning through the school community distinguished by
a culture of independence and collaboration
a global outlook based on a foundation of character
a focus on problem solving and critical thinking
- real world experiences with integration throughout all subjects.
Hillcrest STEAM Academy
Email: hillcrest@bsd124.org
Website: http://www.beltonschools.org/Page/151
Location: 106 S Hillcrest Rd, Belton, MO, United States
Phone: 816-348-1130
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestSTEAMAcademy/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @HillcrestSTEAM