Hillcrest Island Happenings
Jan 20-Weekly Newsletter from the Island!
Week 21 January 16-20
Principal Corner-From the Hammock
We are back in full swing and even made it through Friday the 13th!!! It was great to have the kids back for a full week this week!
We are VERY busy with mid-year testing and assessments! Students are giving GREAT effort and still following their ROARS!
If there is anything we can do to help your students here at school, please reach out at jhelinski@almaschools.net
Important Upcoming Dates
February 20th-Monday-Half Day, Hillcrest Students dismiss at 11:15 am
March 2nd-Thursday-PTC 4-7 pm
March 3rd-Friday-Half Day Students dismiss at 11:15 am, PTC from 12:30-3:30 pm/End of Trimester
March 24th-Friday-No School/Begin Spring Break
March 27-March 31-Spring Break
April 3-Monday-School Resumes
April 7-Friday-No School-Good Friday
2022-2023 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Click the link below for the 2022-2023 school calendar.
INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN OFFICE
- His Kids at His Place
- Ithaca Youth Cheerleading
- Boy Scouts of America
Playground-Weather
Please make sure students are coming to school with hats, gloves, boots, and snow pants every day to school. We will go outside for recess when the temperate is Zero degrees or above. If students do not have snow pants and boots, they can't enjoy the snow! We have a very limited supply at school to loan out, so please make sure each brings them daily.
APS-Child Care Survey
Alma Public Schools recognizes the need for childcare in our community and strives to provide this service. In order for us to focus our efforts on the needs of the community, we ask for your input.
The survey closes on January 20, 2023, @ 4:00 pm.
Mid Year Testing
Love and Logic
January Lunch Menu
Swim Lessons- Coming in March
Second Steps
We began Unit 3 this week which deals with managing our emotions.
Make sure to ask your students about the lessons!
Staff Shout Out
We have an INCREDIBLE staff here at Hillcrest Island!!! Would you like to recognize any of them? Take a moment to fill out this form and recognize all the WONDERFUL things they do for our students!!
Bookworms Launch
APS Behavior Expecatations
VOLUME LEVELS
Volume levels are being taught and re-enforced in classrooms and buildings with K-5 students. This is a way for students to be mindful of their voice volume when interacting with others throughout the school day.
ROARS
Panther Paws
Tropical T-Shirt Tuesdays and Panther Pride Fridays
Transportation Changes
PLEASE make sure to call in any transportation changes before 1 pm. The end of the day is VERY hectic at an elementary school and it is important that we are aware of any changes before then. We also encourage you to send in a note on the day of a transportation change as well.
MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM
Families: A medication authorization form must be filled out annually if your student requires medications to be distributed at school. Contact Ms. Snider in the office at 989-463-3113 if you are in need of a form.
BIRTHDAY TREATS
Birthday celebrations are very special and exciting for students. Our district policy is for healthy snacks in school. We encourage healthy snacks or an alternative, such as pencils or erasers, for each student.
APS K-12 Parent/Student Handbook
Seesaw
Hillcrest Island Happenings for the 2022-23 School Year
Hillcrest Elementary
Email: jhelinski@almaschools.net
Website: www.almaschools.net
Location: 515 East Elizabeth Street, Alma, MI, USA
Phone: 989-463-3113
Facebook: facebook.com/almahillcrest
Twitter: @almahillcrest