Staff Update
April 18, 2019
Welcome Mr. Acklin!
A few notes on his role:
- Our Focus Room teacher is here to support our overall mission at Hillcrest STEAM Academy, and therefore will serve in a multitude of roles.
- Our goal is for all students to be successful IN the classroom. However, some students benefit from a break, redirect, etc. Therefore, Mr. Acklin is here to help.
- Our Focus Room teacher is available to triage and track progress with students on Behavior Plans.
- Our Focus Room teacher will help out with students in ISS. He will process with and supervise these students.
- When a student is having a hard time, and would benefit from a visit to the Focus Room, the student must be escorted. Please call for an office member so we can get the student to the Focus Room safely.
- Our Focus Room teacher will NOT call parents. If a student visits the Focus Room on a regular basis as part of triage or behavioral goal tracking, the teacher must contact parents when this system is set up. If a student is escorted to the Focus Room, the teacher must contact parents. If administration is involved, I will work with the classroom teacher to connect with parents.
- Our Focus Room teacher will not be CPI certified.
Thank you for ensuring a successful transition as we add this role to our school!
Kindergarten Update
Art Supplies
Learning Mentor
MAP Testing Procedures
MAP Hallway Procedures
We want to ensure that all students throughout the school are prepared for MAP testing expectations for the building.
Do Not Disturb Testing Rooms! There can be no disturbances in testing classrooms when the testing sign is on the door. If there is something urgent, please call the office and TJ or Mallory will get the information to them.
MAP/Wifi
Our MAP testing window for Hillcrest will be from May 6-May 20. We want to make sure everyone has this on your calendars even if you are not a MAP testing grade.
During these days we will not have Collaborative Teams. Please take these off your calendar. You will have a normal 45 minute plan every day during those weeks. CTs will continue on May 21.
We want everyone to begin planning ahead due to the need for a limited use of technology in the classrooms during that time. During the MAP testing window, there is no video or music streaming as it takes a lot of bandwidth and will kick students off of the assessment. We also ask that student devices are used sparingly during this time unless taken off of the wifi. The use of our 1:1 devices during the testing could once again take students off of testing.
During MAP testing would be a great time to incorporate projects that do not require technology so we can ensure a smooth implementation of the assessment.
Field Trip Reminders
Field trip permission slips should be sent out at least 2 weeks in advance. We want to give families plenty of time to return all required forms.
Also, make sure to work with the cafeteria to order lunches in advance. This helps to avoid any surprises.
Parent Volunteers for Field Trips
Parent Volunteers for Field Trips
If you have an upcoming field trip, please make sure any parent volunteers fill out the background check in order volunteer and go on the field trip. They are good for 3 years!
PD Makeup Hours - Online PD Reminder
3 hours of Online PD
* All staff will complete these modules on Canvas.
* All staff must complete the modules by May 15th, 2019, or you will be docked one hour of pay for each incomplete module.
* These modules are above and beyond the ones already assigned through iBSDpd.
* If you have not yet received your Canvas invite for these new modules, please email Ivy Nelson.
Important Links
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