Hillcrest Newsletter
From the Principal; August 17, 2022
Dear Hillcrest Families,
I hope each and every one of you are enjoying your
summer! We have had beautiful weather lately and I hope
you are getting to spend time with family and friends.
Included in this Newsletter is important information for the upcoming school year. I can't wait to open the doors to students!
Please note that our offices will be closed September 2nd through the 6th. Staff return to welcome Hillcrest's first through fifth grade students on the 7th!
If you have questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to contact me by calling 541-756-8348 or sending an e-mail to sfletcher@nbend.k12.or.us . Thank you, Hillcrest families!
Stacia Fletcher
Principal
Important Things to Know
District Calendar
Look for the 2022-2023 trimester school calendar.
School Hours
Attendance Matters
Safe, Respectful, Responsible
Please Register by August 19th!
Registration is now open and available here:
https://www.nbend.k12.or.us/page/district-registration-info . Please spread the word - students should be registered by August 19th!
If you need any help with registration, Hillcrest's AMAZING office staff is available. Please call 541-756-8348 if you need assistance.
School Supply Lists
School supply lists are updated and can be accessed
here: https://5il.co/1ffro
Please remember that school supplies are not required in order for students to attend school.
Class Placements
You will be able to see class placements on Friday, August 26th. If you sign in to ParentVUE on or after this date, you should be able to see your child's teacher for the year. Staff teams work diligently to create balanced classes. We kindly ask you to trust our process and teachers.
To access ParentVUE:
https://portal.nbend.k12.or.us/PXP2_Login_Parent.aspx?regenerateSessionId=Tr ue
Hillcrest's Themes for the Year
We will focus on these ideas using the word "YET" as a reminder:
Y = You belong here at Hillcrest!
E= Education goals; what are yours for this year?
T= We are better Together!
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
To learn more about the PTA and ways you can support students at Hillcrest, please visit this link.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
If you plan to pick up your children after school by car or in person, please do this at the south end of the building (Maine Street/office entry).
If you pick up your student in person, to help keep your child safe, parents waiting to pick their children up after school must wait outside. A staff member will check in with you and then call on the radio for your child to be dismissed.
We require a note if regular transportation plans for your child change, or if they are going home with someone else. To make any bus/transportation changes please send a note or call the school before 1:00 pm.
Breakfast and Lunch are FREE
Breakfast and lunch are FREE for all elementary students. The breakfast and lunch program starts on the first day of school. Breakfast is served from 7:45–8:10am. After a COVID-induced hiatus - hot meals, the salad bar, and student choice return for lunch time!
Just for Kindergarten Families!
Staff return on August 29th to get ready for the school year. Kindergarten teachers will start contacting families the week of the 29th to arrange an orientation to Kindergarten.
Orientation will be scheduled for either September 7th or September 8th. It typically lasts 1 to 1.5 hours, involves groups of families visiting the classroom and school, and provides an opportunity for us to get some quick assessment information with your incoming kindergartener.
Kindergarten’s first day of school is Friday, September 9th and all students will be dismissed at 12:45pm.
September Dates to Note
- Wednesday, September 7; first day of school for grades 1-5; Kindergarten Orientation
- Thursday, September 8; Kindergarten Orientation
- Friday, September 9th; First day of school for Kindergarteners; Early dismissal at 12:45pm
- Tuesday, September 13th; Hillcrest PTA Meeting at 6:30pm at Hillcrest
- Thursday, September 15th; Fire drill - weather permitting
- Monday, September 26th; Vision Screening at Hillcrest for all students