THE HUSKY HOWLER
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 ISSUE 5
Upcoming Events:
- September 27 IEP Meetings
- September 28 Fire Drill; 4th Grade PBIS Presentation @ 2pm
- September 28 Teacher PLC Meetings 2:50 - 4:20pm
- September 29 Lockdown Drill
- September 30 ELAC Meeting @ 5pm (Zoom)
- October 1 VAPA Grades 2-6; PLC Meetings
Virtual Book Fair Our Scholastic Book Fair is taking place. Great way to grow your home libraries and to gift your child the love of reading! | Parent Greet & Meet Our Informational meeting took place on Sept. 23. Thank you to the parents who joined us to learn all the ways you can get involved at Hillcrest. Gift cards & Hillcrest merchandise were raffled. | Keeping our School Safe & Clean Our students are focusing on keeping our classrooms and shared spaces clean by wearing their masks, washing their hands, and throwing trash in the trash cans. |
Virtual Book Fair
Our Scholastic Book Fair is taking place. Great way to grow your home libraries and to gift your child the love of reading!
Parent Greet & Meet
Our Informational meeting took place on Sept. 23. Thank you to the parents who joined us to learn all the ways you can get involved at Hillcrest. Gift cards & Hillcrest merchandise were raffled.
Student of the Month - October 1st
We are excited to announce our first Student of the Month Celebration this Friday October 1st. A huge Husky congratulations to our September students!

New Teacher: Ms. Kristen Lopez We would like to extend a warm welcome to Ms. Kristen Lopez. Ms. Lopez is a wonderful educator with over 15 years of experience. She will be spearheading our Academic Interventions. | ELAC Parent Meeting- September 30th @ 5pm What is ELAC? It is the English Language Advisory Committee for Hillcrest. Parents who are part of ELAC, monitor programs for English Learners and provide advice to the Principal on how to better meet the needs of students and increase School Attendance. | Hispanic Heritage Month The Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach is a great place to visit to appreciate modern art from Hispanic and Latinx artists. Admission: $10 for adults Free for children 12 years and younger |
New Teacher: Ms. Kristen Lopez
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Ms. Kristen Lopez. Ms. Lopez is a wonderful educator with over 15 years of experience. She will be spearheading our Academic Interventions.
ELAC Parent Meeting- September 30th @ 5pm
What is ELAC? It is the English Language Advisory Committee for Hillcrest. Parents who are part of ELAC, monitor programs for English Learners and provide advice to the Principal on how to better meet the needs of students and increase School Attendance.
What it means to be a global citizen..
The marimba is a percussion instrument consisting of a set of wooden bars struck with yarn or rubber mallets to produce musical tones. It is found traditionally in Guatemala, Mexico, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Honduras.
Here, students in West Africa teach us how interconnected we are around the world.
"Drive" (as orig. performed by Black Coffee/Guetta)- 2019 Hilton College Competition Marimba band.
Spotlight on: Ms. Ava Martinez
Ms. Ava is our friendly Office Assistant. Some of her many responsibilities include: Attendance, Student Records, Student of the Month, and Communication with families and staff. Ms. Ava has been part of the Hillcrest family for over 20 years.
Principal's Message
Happy first days of Fall. Not only is the air getting more crisp, but our students are also sharpening their academic & leadership skills. Teachers are doing a fantastic job engaging students in critical thinking and discourse. This coming month we will be focusing on specific instructional practices that will reinforce foundational skills and target literacy.
Quote of the Week:
"Kind words are like honey. Sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."