Hillcrest Family Newsletter
April 5th, 2019
Optimist Swim Meet - This Saturday
Waukesha Sings - This Saturday
Kindergarten/First Grade Concert - April 11th
FORWARD Testing
"Step It Up" Fundraiser Update
Thank you to all families for putting so much effort into the "Step it up" fundraiser. Just to clarify the "Day of Awesomeness" - Every student (4K - 5th) at Hillcrest will be invited to the activities on the "Day of Awesomeness!" The kids that raise money will receive a few more perks that will blend in throughout the sessions. The "Day of Awesomeness" will take the place of "Olympic Day" and will be held on Thursday, June 6. Hillcrest will receive half of the proceeds from this fundraiser. We will donate some of the proceeds to the Macc Fund, to help fight childhood cancer, and use some money towards Hillcrest Wellness programs. If you have any further questions about the "Step it Up" fundraiser, please contact Mr. Kuhtz at bkuhtz@waukesha.k12.wi.us or by phone at (262) 970-2870. Thank you.
Spring Dance
Who: Everyone
Where: Hillcrest Gym
What: Ties, Tiaras, Denim, and Heels
More information to follow!
Spring Flower Sales
You can order some beautiful flowers for yourself or in time for Mother’s Day! The order form can be found HERE!
For any questions please contact Nicole Grisar at (262) 347-9312 or ngrisar123@gmail.com
Ways to Help PTO
5th Grade Completion
Do you have a 5th grader? Are you interested in helping plan the event? Contact Alyssa Ludtke, akl291983@gmail.comClick on the link above to nominate yourself or someone else for a PTO Board Position.
Important Dates
April 8th - 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades begin Forward Exam
April 11th @ 6:30 - Kinder and 1st Grade Concert
April 16th from 4:00-7:30 - Celebrations of Learning - Details shared by classroom teachers
April 17th @ 6:15 - PTO Meeting
April 18th - Early Release - K-5 dismissal at 1:40PM
April 19th - No School
April 26th - Spring Family Dance
May 1st - PTO Budget Meeting
Playworks is Coming to Hillcrest
Hillcrest Elementary School - Attendance 262-970-1816
Growing Curiosity
Growing Learners
We take pride in our history, our inclusive community and our collective sense of wonder!
Email: hillcrest@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Website: https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/Domain/14
Location: 2200 Davidson Road, Waukesha, WI, USA
Phone: 262-970-1800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestElementaryWaukesha/
Twitter: @HillcrestSDW
School Hours
Start Time for 4K-5th Grade- 8:40AM - line up bell rings at 8:35AM
End Time for 4K - 11:25AM
End Time for 5K-5th Grade - 3:40PM
End Time for Early Release Days for 5K-5th Grade -1:40PM
Playground supervision begins at 8:20. Please do not drop your child off until our recess supervisors are on the playground.
*Please note - our clocks often run up to 5 minutes early. We consistently reset them but the time continues creep forward!
Safe Arrival - Available Now!
1) By far the easiest way to interact with the new system is by downloading the app on your phone and signing up for an account.
2) If you are not an app user and prefer to use your computer signup and login at https://go.schoolmessenger.com/
3) The phone option is still available by calling the attendance line at school. There will be a menu there to transfer your call into the new system. You may however, want to use the direct number 1-866-490-7371. By dialing direct from a phone that is registered with the district, the system should recognize the number you are calling from and be able to quickly identify your children and allow you to confirm their absence.