Staff Update
April 12, 2019
Board of Education Visit
Field Trip Reminders
Field trip permission slips should be sent out at least 2 weeks in advance. We want to give families plenty of time to return all required forms.
Also, make sure to work with the cafeteria to order lunches in advance. This helps to avoid any surprises.
Absences
Here is a reminder from our Staff Handbook regarding absences. Please note - Personal Leave must be entered 48 hours in advance.
*Note - I copied and pasted this over from our Staff Handbook. Please do not text/call Roxanne while she is on leave. Contact TJ at 636.544.9703.
You are required to phone the principal, Roxanne Pearson, if you will be absent from work unexpectedly. You also need to log your absence with Kelly Services. You may call or text Roxanne until 9:00 p.m. each evening and after 6:00 a.m. each morning. Roxanne can be reached at (816) 401-2914. Leave a message if there is no answer and then call the school’s answering machine as well, 348-1130.
If you have left messages, you are welcome to send an email at any time. Please include Roxanne, Linda, and TJ on the email.
If you know in advance, you are required to enter it in Kelly Services for approval. All Personal Leave must be entered 48 hours in advance for approval.
If you are having trouble logging in to Kelly Services, you can call them at (866) Kelly98. The phone hours are from 4:00 AM-7:00 PM Monday-Friday.
If you don’t know in advance, you will need to fill out Kelly Services immediately.
Leave requests for days determined to be “restricted” will be routed to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Lisa Cummings, for approval or denial.
Kelly Services - (866) 535-5998
Upcoming Jeans Week... See details below
1) Staff Jeans Week for $10 April 29- May 3 (give money to Linda)
2) Every Friday in April and May 3rd staff and students PJ day for $1 (Miranda Watson will collect money)
3) 5k Runner registration is $35 (register online)
4) 5k Walker registration is free (register online). For walkers AND ANY STAFF interested in purchasing a t-shirt that says Hillcrest STEAM Team we are asking for a $15 donation. The price will cover the cost of the t-shirt and make a small donation to Hillcrest STEAM Team fundraising page. Let Miranda Watson know what size you would like and pay her by Tuesday, April 16th.
MAP Hallways Procedures
MAP Hallway Procedures
We want to ensure that all students throughout the school are prepared for MAP testing expectations for the building.
Do Not Disturb Testing Rooms! There can be no disturbances in testing classrooms when the testing sign is on the door. If there is something urgent, please call the office and TJ or Mallory will get the information to them.
Parent Volunteers for Field Trips
Parent Volunteers for Field Trips
If you have an upcoming field trip, please make sure any parent volunteers fill out the background check in order volunteer and go on the field trip. They are good for 3 years!
PD Makeup Hours
1. We have one more morning meeting on Wednesday, April 17 - 7:25 - 8:55 in the library.
2. 3 hours of Online PD
* All staff will complete these modules on Canvas.
* All staff must complete the modules by May 15th, 2019, or you will be docked one hour of pay for each incomplete module.
* These modules are above and beyond the ones already assigned through iBSDpd.
* If you have not yet received your Canvas invite for these new modules, please email Ivy Nelson.
Important Links
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 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 S Hillcrest Rd, Belton, MO, United States
Phone: 816-348-1130
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestSTEAMAcademy/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @HillcrestSTEAM