Hillcrest Family Newsletter
Friday, May 25th
Celebrate!
We have been granted $2,000 for the development of "MakerSpots" throughout our building. These MakerSpots would contain tools and materials for students to create and build models of their thinking. Specifically, the WEF grant allows us to purchase 3D printers, OSMO bots, Little Bits kits, Arduino, Raspberry Pi and more!
We were also granted $2,000 to build and supply raised garden beds. These garden beds will be tended by students and will be the perfect start to projects that support our science and social studies curriculums.
Special thank you to Mrs. Schultz, Ms. Price and Mrs. Way for writing and submitting WEF grants on behalf of Hillcrest. Our entire school will benefit from their work!
3rd Grade Economics Project
Starting on Tuesday, 3rd graders are going to be selling “Squishy Delights”. They are balloons filled with flour and decorated to be like stress balls. We are selling them to donate money for the Humane Society (HAWS) and to learn more about economics and money. We will sell them from May 29th - June 1st during lunch outside the gym. They cost 50 cents to $2 depending on how fancy they are. Come buy one, please and thank you! You will squeeze your stress away!
-Written by Abby G. in 3B
Getting Ready to Run
Mr. Kuhtz is giving directions
Time to Dance!
Dedication and Expertise at Hillcrest
Mr. Kevin Molloy - Head Day Custodian - 30 years of service
Mrs. Karen Burr - 3rd Grade Teacher - 25 years of service
Mrs. Julie Schiefelbein - Kindergarten Teacher - 20 years of service
Mrs. Amy Theime - Speech and Language Teacher - 20 years of service
Mrs. Cheryl Zettel - Special Education Assistant - 15 years of service
Mrs. Stacy Blank - Special Education Assistant - 10 years of service
Courtney Konieczka - Effectiveness Coach - 10 years of service
Mr. Jeff Kocovsky - 1st Grade Teacher - 10 years of service
Volunteer for GE Day - August 8th
Hillcrest Elementary School
Email: hillcrest@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Website: http://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/site/default.aspx?DomainID=14
Location: 2200 Davidson Road, Waukesha, WI, USA
Phone: 262-970-1800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestElementaryWaukesha/
Twitter: @HillcrestSDW
End of Year Dates
Please keep checking the family calendar on our website. There are many opportunities for students and families to celebrate this time of year!
*Memorial Day - Mon, May 28th - No School
*4K Urban Ecology Center Field Trip (12:45 pm-3:00 pm)
*Kindergarten Circus - Fri, Jun 1st - @ 1:00PM and 2:30PM - Families of kindergarteners are invited to attend
*5th Grade Discovery World Trip - Mon, Jun 4th - All Day for all 5th Grade classrooms
*3rd Grade Waukesha Walking Field Trip - Mon, Jun 4th - All Day for all 3rd Grade classrooms
*Culver's Night - Tues, June 5th @ 5:00PM
*5th Grade Completion Ceremony - Tues, June 5th from 6:00 - 8:00PM - Families of 5th Graders - tickets required for attending
*Olympic Day - Wed, June 6th - Grade 3-5 in AM, Grade 4K-2 in PM - Students participate in outdoor activities with their homerooms
*Family Picnic - Thur, June 7th - All families are welcome to join us outside, around the building, to eat lunch with your child
*Whole School Ice Cream Treat - Thur, June 7th @ 1:30PM - All students celebrate the end of the year with some ice cream fun
*4th vs 5th Grade Kickball Game - Thur, June 7th @ 2:00PM - All classes are welcome to attend if it fits with their afternoon activities
*Hillcrest last day traditions, Sing-a-long, 5th Grade Bell Ringing - Thur, June 7th @ 3:00 PM, all school sing-a-long - All 5th grade students ring the bell as they move on to middle school!