Hound Dog Huddle

Happy Friday Hilton Families!

Huddles:

Our next Huddle is this Tuesday, February 24th from 3:10-3:45pm. Please have your child wear their grade level shirt for Tuesday. We will be focusing on the D.O.G.S. value of Determination. For this Huddle, students will be exploring many different careers, as next week is Career Week at Hilton, and discussing the determination required to help them follow their passion as they learn and grow. We will wrap up our week with our very special, Special Interest Day, where students will focus on the area of Health Care this year!

Lockdown Drill At Hilton Next Week:

Due to scheduling conflicts, we needed to reschedule our drill from January, so next week, we will have our second lockdown drill at Hilton. Our staff works closely with Officer Eccles (School Resource Officer at the High School), Deputy Thomson (School Resource Officer at Scranton), and local law enforcement to train and prepare each year on the most effective, multi-tiered supports to put in place to keep our students safe. Teachers will review the lockdown routine with students in age appropriate language so that they know what to do in case of an emergency. That being said, I know that while these drills are necessary, they can also cause some additional worry for students and I wanted you to be aware heading into next week.

4th grade Orchestra Field Trip:

On March 4, all Hilton 4th graders will travel to Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor for a concert with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra! We will sing and play the jazz music we’ve been learning this trimester in music class. Permission slips came home this week; please sign and return these Monday. Also, donations are requested to cover the cost of tickets and buses. Here is the zeffy link to make those payments. (Donations to help students in need will be gratefully welcome, too!) For additional information, see Mrs. Delekta's 2/17 email.

Neighborhood Reminders:

As a reminder, while the district has instated that we have no left turn out of the Hilton Elementary School parking lot during drop off and pick up times to alleviate more back ups, we do ask that you try not to cut through the neighboring subdivisions on your way out. We are getting reports of people speeding through these areas after leaving our parking lot. Thank you for your cooperation in this.

Warmly,

Erin Belanger

Hilton Elementary Principal

• Monday, February 23rd: PTO Meeting at 9:30am
• Tuesday, February 24th: Huddles at Hilton at 3:10pm
• Wednesday, February 25th: Incoming 5th Grade Parent Night at Maltby at 6pm
• Monday, March 2nd: Dress Rehearsal for Hilton Talent Show
• Wednesday, March 4th: 4th Grade Link Up Orchestra Concert Field Trip
• Thursday, March 12th: Hilton Talent Show at Maltby 5-7pm

STEAM Lab Needs Creation Station Supplies!

We are looking for items that students can repurpose for creative projects, such as:

• Clean containers and lids

• Flattened cereal or cracker boxes

• Paper towel or toilet paper tubes

• Buttons and craft supplies

• Any other materials you no longer need that can be reused in projects

Items can be dropped off at the front office, or your child can bring them directly to Mrs. Lewicki.

Thank you so much for helping us keep the Creation Station stocked and inspiring student creativity!

Our drop off and pick up procedures at Hilton will be the similar to the last two school years with a few minor changes. Whether you are new to Hilton, or a returning family, please access the links below for more information.

Drop Off/Pick Up Memo

Drop Off/Pick Up Map

If you are interested in volunteering at the school, you must have a Background Check on file.

One volunteer form is required per school year.

Parents, please be sure to check ALL buildings where your children attend, so you only need to complete one form to volunteer for any school event.

If you have questions regarding this form, please contact the Human Resources Department at 810-299-4090

All responses are kept confidential. If there is a problem processing your background check, you will be contacted by phone or email.

https://www.brightonk12.com/district/donate-volunteer

Parent Connect Tutorials:

Accessing Parent Connect

Report Cards

Food Service - adding money

Reporting an Absence

**Parent Connect Support: please email pc@brightonk12.com **

A quick reminder about the board policy regarding medication: All medication including over-the-counter medication (i.e. Tylenol, Motrin, TUMS, cough drops, etc.) must have a MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION FORM. This form requires both the parent's and the medical provider's signature. Without both signatures, we cannot give medication to your student. Also, the school cannot provide this medication. You must supply this medication for your student. The clinic does not have extra. This comes from board policy found here: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2615

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO get remind. This is an app that we use at Hilton that allows you to receive instant updates. This could be anything from school closings to important updates like the power outage we had today! Also, you can text the code in the picture to join. IF YOU ARE ALREADY ENROLLED IN THIS FROM LAST YEAR, PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS ONE. LAST YEARS ARE ACTIVE STILL AND I WILL USE THOSE.

Students are not allowed to return to school if:

They have a fever.

They must be fever free for 24 hours WITHOUT the aid or use of medication.

They must be vomit free for 24 hours.

They must be diarrhea free for 24 hours.

Please do not send medication in with your student.

Staff is not allowed to dispense any medication without a signed Medical Authorization Form signed by a physician.

More information can also be found on the Brighton Area Schools website here.

Supporting Students through the McKinney-Vento Act

Brighton Area Schools is part of a county-wide consortium dedicated to supporting students who

are experiencing temporary living situations. Through this program, students can receive:

 Assistance with educational expenses

 Housing referrals

 Access to clothing and other essentials

 General support and technical assistance

To comply with federal law, staff and families are encouraged to help identify students who may

be living in:

 Emergency shelters or transitional housing

 Motels or hotels

 Cars, parks, or public spaces

 Shared housing due to loss of housing or financial hardship

 Temporary arrangements with someone other than a parent or guardian

Our district’s homeless liaison is Starr Acromite, and each building has trained staff available to

provide support. Brighton also partners with Candice Olrich at the Livingston Educational

Service Agency.

�� For more information or assistance, please contact your building principal or Starr Acromite

at 810-299-4040.

Hilton Office - 810-299-3950

Hilton Attendance Line - 810-299-3954

Hilton Fax - 810-299-3960

Hilton Friendship Center - 810-299-3996

BAS Transportation - 810-299-3890

BAS Central Office - 810-299-4000

School Times

Elementary Start and End Time - 9:05 a.m. to 3:58 p.m.

Students will be allowed in the building at 8:55am and then released at 3:58 when school ends. Parents will be allowed into the building at 3:59 or 4:00 depending on how quickly we can get students to the gym. Drop off and pick up informational links are above!

JK (Ms. Jusino/Ms. Grabowski) & Kindergarten

11:10-11:30 - Lunch Time

11:35-11:55 - Recess Time

JK (Mrs. Spaanstra) & 1st Grade

11:40- 12:00 - Lunch Time

12:05-12:25 - Recess Time

2nd Grade

12:40--1:00 - Lunch Time

1:05-1:25 - Recess Time

3rd Grade

12:10-12:30 - Lunch Time

12:35-12:55 - Recess Time

4th Grade

1:10-1:30 - Lunch Time

1:35-1:55 - Recess Time

Please, no sign outs after 3:30 p.m. We will continue to utilize our QR codes at the front entrance for this process as well.

Click Here for the Sign In Form

Click Here for the Sign Out Form

Email: belangere@brightonk12.com
Website: https://www.brightonk12.com/Domain/113
Location: 9600 Hilton Road, Brighton, MI, USA
Phone: 810-299-3950