Hillcrest Hawk Happenings
The official newsletter of Hillcrest Elementary Staff
Supporting, empowering, & championing every single student, every single day, in every single way.
December 15, 2019
IMPORTANT DATES
TO ACCESS THE MONTH-BY-MONTH CALENDARS for the whole year, click HERE. Please know that these are still works-in-progress, so check back often to see the updates. October has been updated with the mandatory morning meetings -- calendar invitations to follow!
MUST READ
LITERACY HAPPENINGS
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH HAPPENINGS
Top Education Research of 2019
An Irish school is ditching homework for a month, assigning 'acts of kindness' instead
Attendance Focus:
Promoting Attendance by Building Trust, One Student at a Time
Behavior Focus:
What Teachers Need to Know About Students With ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder)
WINTER BREAK
Please enjoy the break with your family and friends; relax, and re-charge. Here is a brief article to encourage you to do just that:
Use the Winter Break to Renew Your Spirits and Sense of Purpose
MATH HAPPENINGS
PBIS HAPPENINGS
The SEL theme for the month of December is COMMUNITY. Please look for opportunities to connect classroom learning to the district's monthly theme.
BONUS SPIRIT DAY CLASS POINTS:
For each student that is dressed for the daily spirit attire, count one point for each student. Example: If 7 kids in your class were dressed for spirit day on Monday, add 7 points to that day of your class totals under "BONUS SPIRIT DAY POINTS."
PBIS MEETING
Wednesday! Discussing Tier 1 Individual incentives for students. All are welcome to join.
SPECIALS HAPPENINGS
Holiday Concert December 19 at 7:00 PM!
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