Hillcrest STEAM Academy Newsletter
May 2019
A Note from the Office...
Hello STEAM Families,
It is finally Spring! The leaves are starting to show up and the grass is turning green. We are very excited to spend more time outside working in the garden. We also have started MAP testing in grades 3-6. Students have worked hard the entire year, and this allows them to show what they know. You can help by making sure your child gets plenty of rest each night and a healthy breakfast each morning. Thank you for partnering with us!
MAY PIRATE PRINCIPLE: COURAGE
MAP Testing Updates
You can be a great help to your children if you will observe these do’s and don’ts about tests and testing:
DO make sure your child:
*attends school regularly
*is well rested on school days and especially on the day of a test
*is provided a quiet, comfortable place for studying at home
*receives a well-balanced diet
DO encourage children. Praise them for things they do well. If they feel good about themselves, they will do their best.
DON’T be too anxious about your child’s test scores. If you put too much emphasis on test scores, this can upset your child.
DO ask for the teacher to suggest activities for you and your child to do at home to help prepare for tests and improve your child’s understanding of schoolwork. Parents and teachers should work together to benefit students.
DON’T judge your child on the basis of a single test score. Test scores are not perfect measures of what your child can do. There are other things that might influence a test score. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the MAP test administrations, please feel free to contact our office.
PTA Update
Upcoming Field Trips
May 10 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Burr Oaks
May 14 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Zoo
May 17 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Kaleidoscope
May 31 - Field Day
We love our volunteers as well! Please make sure you have completed the background check at least a week before the field trip.
PTA Meeting
Thursday, May 2, 2019, 05:30 PM
Hillcrest STEAM Academy
Field Day
Friday, May 31, 2019, 09:30 AM
Hillcrest STEAM Academy
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Important Dates in May
2 - PTA Meeting
10 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Burr Oaks
14 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Zoo
17 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Kaleidoscope
27 - No School - Memorial Day
31 - Field Day
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestSTEAMAcademy/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @HillcrestSTEAM