Smore logo
remove_red_eye 678
page background

Camp Hillcrest Happenings

2024-25 Welcome Back Information

Camp HillcrestHappenings2024-25 Welcome Back Information

Welcome to the Camp Hillcrest!!!

We are so excited to begin our adventure this year at Camp Hillcrest!!!


This is some information to help you become more familiar with our building!

Back to School Procedures

Here are some videos to answer questions about procedures for this year at Camp Hillcrest

Welcome to Camp Hillcrest

ROARS

Roars

Theme Selection Video

Let's go!! Camp Hillcrest, here we come!!
Loom | Free Screen & Video Recording Software | Loom - 9 May 2024

Loom | Free Screen & Video Recording Software | Loom - 9 May 2024

launch loom.com

Welcome Back Parent Letter

This is the letter that went out to all families!
Copy of Hillcrest 2024-25 Welcome Back Parent Letter

Copy of Hillcrest 2024-25 Welcome Back Parent Letter

August 1, 2024 Dear Parents and Hillcrest Students, Welcome to the 2024-25 school year! We are excited to get the school year started at Camp Hillcrest! Hopefully, you were able to enjoy your summer and that you and your child are looking forward to a new school year.

launch docs.google.com

2024-25 APS School Calendar 2024-25 APS School Calendar

Late Start and Early Release

APS will once again have Late Start and Early Release Days about once a month. For both days, the time to remember for Hillcrest is 11:38 am. Our Late Start days are on Wednesdays and our Early Release days will be on Fridays this year.


September 11-Wednesday-Late Start-Begin at 11:38 am

October 11-Friday-Early Release-End at 11:38 am

November 8-Friday-Early Release-End at 11:38 am

November 13-Wednesday-Late Start-Begin at 11:38 am

December 11-Wednesday-Late Start-Begin at 11:38 am

January 10-Friday-Early Release-End at 11:38 am

February 28-Friday-Early Release-End at 11:38 am

March 12-Wednesday-Late Start-Begin at 11:38 am

April11-Friday-Early Release-End at 11:38 am

May 14-Wednesday-Late Start-Begin at 11:38 am


Thanks in advance for planning transportation for your students on these day!

docx
insert_drive_file
24-25 Calendar Parent (2) (1).docx
Download
39.8 KB

Child Attendance is Critical Child Attendance is Critical

MTSS MTSS

Over the last few years, APS has worked very hard at developing and implementing systems to help all students be successful. This flyer helps to give more details regarding our progress.

zoom_out_map

APS App

Make sure to download the APS App on your phone. This year we will be using this app for all parent communication from teachers and coaches. At Open House, you will receive more information on how to connect the app to your student's classroom.
APS App Launch

APS App Launch

In your app store, type in "Alma Public School." Download the app, set your school preferences, and enjoy your real-time updates from the district. To set the app for your child's building: Repeat adding schools as necessary! Turning on Notifications: A...

launch docs.google.com

Staff Listing for 2024-25

We have a couple of new faces this year at Hillcrest, most almost all staff will be a familiar, friendly face for our 2nd and 3rd graders!

APS Family Engagement APS Family Engagement

Parent Engagement

Parent Engagement

APS Family Engagement Approach Adapted from IRIS Center and Epstein's Six Types of Parent Involvement Alma Public Schools believes in collaboration with all facets of our community. The goal of family engagement is not to serve clients but to gain partne...

launch docs.google.com

Daily Procedures Daily Procedures

Morning Drop Off Procedures

Drop off supervision begins at 7:35 am. Please do not drop your students off before then.


First Bell for students to enter the school is 7:53 am.

School officially begins at 7:58 am. Any student arriving at 7:58 am must enter at the main office doors.

Safety
Drop off in the morning

Bus Drop Off In The Mornings

Morning bus drop off

Playground In the Mornings

Playground Morning

Breakfast and Lunch Procedures

Breakfast
Lunch

Hillcrest Floor Plan Map

Here is a map of Hillcrest so you can see where all of the teachers are located this year!

Front Door Procedures

Check IDs
Front Door

Specials/Encore Classes

Encore/Specials

1st Grade Dismissal

1st grade Bus Students
1st grade dismissal
1st grade Pickup

School Picture Day School Picture Day

2nd Grade Dismissal

2nd and 3rd Grade Bus
2nd Grade Dismissal and Pick Up

3rd Grade Dismissal

3rd grade pick up
3rd Grade Pick Up-Dismisal

Open House-Wednesday, August 14 Open House-Wednesday, August 14

Open House
zoom_out_map

THANKS to custodian and maintenance

A HUGE thanks to our whole custodian and maintenance crew! They have been going non-stop since school got out; cleaning, scrubbing, washing, and everything in between! You don't know all the things they do unless you actually see them in action. CAN'T SAY THANK YOU ENOUGH TO THESE GUYS!!!!

Camp Hillcrest Happenings for the 2024-5 School Year

Here is a link to all the Camp Hillcrest Happenings for the 2024-25 School Year.


Camp Hillcrest Happenings for 2024-25

zoom_out_map

Hillcrest Elementary

Email: jhelinski@almaschools.net
Website: www.almaschools.net
Location: 515 East Elizabeth Street, Alma, MI, USA
Phone: 989-463-3113
Facebook: facebook.com/almahillcrest
Twitter: @almahillcrest

John Helinski
John is using Smore to create beautiful newsletters
Loading indicator

close

Created with

Communicate quickly and effectively with interactive newsletters.

Smore empowers educators to connect with their community, streamline school communications,
and increase engagement.

Create a newsletter