The Husky Howler
WEEK of February 27, 2023. Issue 26
Word of the Week: FRUITION
Dear Hillcrest Community,
This week K - 12 students in the United States will be celebrating Read Across America Day on March 2nd and March 3rd. Our goal at Hillcrest is to promote life long readers. All Huskies are invited to participate in our Spirit Week. On Friday March 3rd, all classrooms will have Guest Readers sharing their favorite book.
Parent Teacher Conference Day -March 10, 2023

**Please Note: There will be no School on March 10, 2023

Read Across America Day @ Hillcrest is Friday March 3
2/27 Fire Drill
| 3/1 Garvey School District Spelling Bee
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2/27 Fire Drill
- Fire Drill today is TBA
- School Safety Team will practice with Scenarios
- Purpose is to test our Emergency System and updated protocols
3/1 Garvey School District Spelling Bee
- Good Luck to Miles, Kira, and Patricia
- Spelling Bee is at 2pm
- Location: Bitely Elementary School
Leader in Me Habit 1: Be Proactive
Be Proactive and take charge of your school grades
Leader in Me: Be Proactive and Lions
Dr. Quintana's Favorite Books
If you give a mouse a cookie | ANIMATED STORY BOOK!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALmNPxNehYE
Black History Month Resources
Ruby Bridges for Kids | Ruby Bridges Biography
Art Appreciation for Kids - African American Artists
Black Children's Books (Read Aloud) | Gary and the Great Inventors by Akura Marshall
Quote of the Week:
"The world belongs to those who read."
-Rick Holland