Hillcrest Island Happenings
November 23-Weekly Newsletter from the Island!
Week 14 November 21-25
Principal Corner
As we enter Thanksgiving weekend, we just wanted to say THANK YOU for sharing your kiddos with us! We truly enjoy each and every day of getting to spend time with your kids! Also, a huge THANK YOU to all of our staff. They do an incredible job each and every day!
I hope you all enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend in whatever way you chose!! Whether that is resting, eating, cooking, baking, shopping, hunting, watching football, spending time with family and friends, traveling, cleaning, sleeping....or whatever else makes you happy! I hope you enjoy the time with family and friends who remind you how thankful you are to have them in your life!
If there is anything we can do to help your students here at school, please reach out at jhelinski@almaschools.net
Important Upcoming Dates
November 30-1st Trimester Report Cards Go Home
December 22-January 3 - NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)
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
COINS FOR A CAUSE - UNITED WAY-LAST WEEK TO BRING IN COINS
Thanks to everyone who donated!!! We will be announcing the winners soon!!!
November is Homeless Awareness Month and here at Hillcrest, we want to help bring awareness of homelessness and housing insecurity in our communities. That’s why we’re partnering with United Way to raise money for Gratiot County Hope House through a coin war challenge called “Coins for a Cause”!
United Way is committed to matching all funds raised (up to $10,000) so now’s your chance to double your donation! Students can bring in their spare change until November 23rd. The classroom that raises the most money will win a pizza party from United Way!
Playground-Weather
Coming Soon-12 Days of Reindeer Games!!!
End of First Trimester-Report Cards
Report cards will be sent home on Wednesday, November 30th with students.
RSV INFORMATION FROM MID-MICHIGAN HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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!!
Love and Logic
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
November Lunch Menu
Second Steps
We will begin Unit 2 this upcoming week.
Make sure to ask your students about the lessons!
Bookworms Launch
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
R.O.A.R.S
At Hillcrest, we talk about making good choices and using our ROARS!
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