HILLCREST FAMILY HUSKY HAPPENINGS

Address 7500 N. Vernon Street Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

Phone (313) 278-0425

Website Hillcrest Elementary School | Home (csdmi.org)

Mrs. Chehab--Administrative Assistant

Email-- nchehab@csdmi.org

Facebook--Hillcrest Elementary School--https://www.facebook.com/hanginwiththehillcresthuskies

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Dear Parents and Students,

Happy New Year and welcome back! We hope you had a restful and enjoyable break and are feeling refreshed as we begin this new year together.

A new year brings a fresh start, new opportunities, and a chance to grow. Our staff is excited to welcome students back and is committed to starting the year on a positive note. By working together—students, families, and staff—we can create a supportive, respectful, and successful learning environment for everyone. We encourage open communication, mutual respect, and teamwork as we move forward. When we support one another and work as a team, we set our students up for success—because teamwork truly makes the dream work!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to a wonderful year filled with learning, growth, and achievement.

Warm regards,

Hillcrest Staff

Over the next few weeks, we will be conducting i-Ready testing in both math and reading. Please check your child’s ClassDojo messages from their teacher for the exact testing dates.

This assessment helps teachers understand your child’s learning needs and guide instruction to better support them in the classroom. Thank you for your support!

PARENT CONNECT--Report Cards are posted!

COLD WEATHER GEAR

It is important that your child is prepared with recess gear to match the weather as we go outside for recess twice a day as temperatures permit.

• Closed shoes or boots are required to play on the grass or playground.

• Labeling your child’s gear with first and last names can help us return any lost items.

Students will go outside for recess when the temperature is 20 degrees or above, including windchill. Please be sure your child is dressed appropriately for outdoor play.

Dear Parents,

I hope everyone is doing well! 💛 We had a bit of a challenging pick-up lately at Hillcrest, so I’d like to remind everyone of a few important guidelines to help keep things safe and smooth for all families:

🚫 Please do not park or drive on the opposite side of Vernon during pick-up.
♿ Handicap spaces are reserved for vehicles with valid handicap permits only.
🏠 Please avoid blocking driveways or parking in front of homes on Vernon.

Your cooperation helps keep our community safe and respectful 🙏. Thank you so much for your understanding and support!

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy invites students in kindergarten through 5th grade to enter the annual Michigan Earth Day Poster Contest! Prizes are awarded for 1st and 2nd place winners in each grade. Use the online submission form to submit posters by March 16, 2026.

🗓 January 19 (Monday) ✊🏽 MLK Day — NO SCHOOL

🗓 February 6 (Friday) ⏰ Half Day — Dismissal at 11:45 AM

🗓 February 9 (Monday)📚 Professional Development — NO SCHOOL

🗓 February 12(Thursday)⏰ Half Day — Dismissal at 11:45 AM 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parent-Teacher Conferences: 5:00–8:00 PM

🗓 February 16–17 (Monday–Tuesday)❄️ Mid-Winter Break — NO SCHOOL

We want to reassure families that if your child currently receives speech services at our school, those services will continue without interruption. While there is a staff change happening within our team, student support remains a priority, and services will be maintained through the district. Please note that details about staff transitions are confidential, and we appreciate your understanding.

Being on time = More learning, less catching up!

Let's keep the day running smoothly and start on schedule. 🚀📝
#BeOnTime #ReadyToLearn 🎒✨

If your child has a fever, please keep them home. Students must be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school. If your child vomits, they must remain home for 24 hours.

Keeping children home when they are sick helps prevent the spread of illness to others. Thank you for helping us keep everyone healthy!

Hillcrest Family,

If your child brings lunch from home but would also like a school lunch, they are welcome to get a tray!

They simply need to choose “school lunch” during the classroom lunch count and then get in the lunch line at school.

Thank you!

Every class will be visited by Mrs. Saad to kick off January 2026 on a positive note and review school expectations. Please review the following expectations with your child.

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