Hillcrest Family Newsletter
October 12th, 2018
What are your kids up to? Math Workshop at Hillcrest
Many parents wonder if students still learn basic math facts. The answer is "YES" and more. Our math teachers are all trained in a program called Advantage Math Recovery (AVMR) that allows them to determine exactly what areas of understanding numbers and operations a student is struggling with and what types of learning activities would help them grow. The pictures below give you an idea of what this looks like in the classroom.
Safe Arrival - Available Now!
1) By far the easiest way to interact with the new system is by downloading the app on your phone and signing up for an account.
2) If you are not an app user and prefer to use your computer signup and login at https://go.schoolmessenger.com/
3) The phone option is still available by calling the attendance line at school. There will be a menu there to transfer your call into the new system. You may however, want to use the direct number 1-866-490-7371. By dialing direct from a phone that is registered with the district, the system should recognize the number you are calling from and be able to quickly identify your children and allow you to confirm their absence.
Picture Retake Day is Tuesday, October 16th!
If you missed the picture day this summer or you would like to have a retake of the pictures taken this summer, Tuesday, October 16th will be your day!
We are in need of a couple of parent volunteers to help with retakes, please contact Mrs. Perez if you are able to help out.
To order your school portraits online:
Please visit: mortensen.orderschoolpix.com
Select: Hillcrest Absentee Day Prepay 2018-2019 from the dropdown menu
Enter code: Prepay
Enter your email address and click submit and you will see the backgrounds, packages, and specialty products that are available.
Click HERE to open a print version of the order form.
Sock Hop & Book Fair
Thank you to ALL people who volunteered to make the sock hop and book fair a success!
A special thank you to Chris Adent, Nikki Hoch and Nicole Grisar for chairing these events.
Culver's Night
No need to cook - eat Culver's and support our school.
October 16th 5:00 to 8:00 PM! 10% of profit goes to Hillcrest PTO.
Water Park Family Night
Save the Date for a discounted night at Ingleside Water Park (former Country Springs)!
Tuesday night, November 20.
More information to come, All are welcome!!
Don't forget to send your BOX TOPS to school Next Week!!
Bring in your box tops from now until 10/17...if we as a school can fill the pumpkin in the office with box tops, everyone will be rewarded with an extended recess on a day appointed by Mrs Lincicum.
Send your box tops to class, teachers will turn them into the office.
Important Dates for October
Oct 16th Picture Retake Day
Oct 16th - Culver's Night
Oct 17th - PTO Meeting
Oct 24th - Early Release Day 1:40PM
Oct 25th and 26th - No School
Hillcrest Elementary School - Attendance 262-970-1816
Growing Curiosity
Growing Learners
We take pride in our history, our inclusive community and our collective sense of wonder!
Email: hillcrest@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Website: https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/Domain/14
Location: 2200 Davidson Road, Waukesha, WI, USA
Phone: 262-970-1800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HillcrestElementaryWaukesha/
Twitter: @HillcrestSDW
School Hours
Start Time for 4K-5th Grade- 8:40AM - line up bell rings at 8:35AM
End Time for 4K - 11:25AM
End Time for 5K-5th Grade - 3:40PM
End Time for Early Release Days for 5K-5th Grade -1:40PM
Playground supervision begins at 8:20. Please do not drop your child off until our recess supervisors are on the playground.
*Please note - our clocks often run up to 5 minutes early. We consistently reset them but the time continues creep forward!