Hillcrest STEAM Academy Newsletter
October 2017
A Note from the Office...
October is busy as conferences are on our doorstep. Classroom teachers will be sending out information for conferences in the upcoming weeks, so pay attention to email and communication from classroom teachers.
As always, we welcome you to stay involved with the happenings at Hillcrest by joining PTA, volunteering in classrooms, or joining our WatchD.O.G.S. program. Call the office at 816.348.1130 for more information regarding any of these opportunities.
-Hillcrest STEAM Academy Staff
Welcome Fall!
Report Cards
The first quarter is almost done! The last day of the first quarter is October 16, 2017. First quarter report cards will be distributed at conferences.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE DATES & TIMES
Technology Reminders
- Student devices go home for grades 1-6. Devices will go home with Kindergarten students in the second semester.
- Please partner with us - parents, if you want to know what teachers are asking students to do with their device please ASK teachers (email, call)
- Devices should be charged at home and brought to school fully charged each day
- Suggestion: designate a family charging station - NOT in the student’s bedroom
Designate work area and don’t allow in bedroom at night
Report concerns to school administrators or teachers when you have any concerns
Content filtering for internet access at home is left up to parents, parents control what is accessible at home for your students
- Parent/Guardian house rules still rule!
Elementary Cell Phone Use
PTA Meeting Dates and Times
Tuesday October 17 @ 4:30pm
Tuesday November 7 @ 5:30pm - *Chipotle will be delivered for those who make online orders- details to come*
Tuesday December 12 @ 6:30pm
Thursday January 18 @ 4:30pm
Monday February 12 @ 5:30pm
Wednesday March 14 @ 6:30pm
Tuesday April 17 @ 5:30pm
Tuesday May 15 @ 6:30pm
Tuesday June 5 @ 6:30pm
Important Dates in October
2-6 - Homecoming Week
9 - No School - Staff PD Day
16 - End of 1st Quarter
23 - PTA Papa Murphy's Night
25 - Conferences (see times above)
26 - Conferences (see times above)
27 - No School
30 - Trunk or Treat @ Hillcrest STEAM Academy from 5:30 - 7:30pm
Past Newsletters
As always, you can locate old newsletters on our website at:
Our Mission
The mission of Hillcrest STEAM Academy, a leader of STEAM innovation, is to ensure that all students flourish as individuals of character and advocates of their for own learning through the school community distinguished by
a culture of independence and collaboration
a global outlook based on a foundation of character
a focus on problem solving and critical thinking
- real world experiences with integration throughout all subjects.
Hillcrest STEAM ACademy
Email: hillcrest@bsd124.org
Website: http://www.beltonschools.org/Page/151
Location: 106 South Hillcrest Road, Belton, MO, United States
Phone: 816-348-1130
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Twitter: @HillcrestSTEAM