HILLCREST FAMILY HUSKY HAPPENINGS
10/14/24
Mrs. Saad--Principal
Phone (313) 278-0425
Website Hillcrest Elementary School | Home (csdmi.org)
Mrs. Chehab--Administrative Assistant
Email-- nchehab@csdmi.org
Join us on Social Media:
Instagram-- Hanginwiththehuskies
CLICK ON LINK BELOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ORDER HUSKY GEAR:
10/14/24--NO SCHOOL! PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS!
PARENTS PLEASE JOIN US:
Dear Husky family,
On behalf of all of us here at Hillcrest we would like to express our deepest condolences and sympathies to all families affected by the current situation in the Middle East. It is truly heart-wrenching to witness the suffering and turmoil that is unfolding in that region.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones during this challenging time. We understand the pain and fear that many are experiencing, and we want you to know that we stand in solidarity with you. As we navigate through these uncertain times, it is important for us to come together and support one another.
Although International Day of Peace has already passed, I believe it is never too late to strive for peace and unity in our world. Let us continue to pray for peace, understanding, and compassion to prevail during these difficult times.
Please know that we are here for you and that you are not alone. If there is anything we can do to support you or your family, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Wishing you strength, hope, and peace,
Mrs. Saad and the Hillcrest Team
PARENT COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATES:
Latest update from our Fall Gathering Committee:
--Parents please be aware for Friday 'Fall Gathering' 10/18/24, Food items will be available at the event, ranging from $1-4.00
--Raffle tickets: $1
--Husky gear including shirts, book tags, pencil cases ranging in price $5-$20
'Fall Gathering'
We know this is a difficult time and we are praying for all! Speaking to the Parent Committee, we would like to continue our fall annual event this year and call it the 'FALL GATHERING'. The following is information of our upcoming Fall event that is for our students. We hope we can get families to sign-up on a few things and attend this annual event. Our Parent Committee is working on providing a Hillcrest Community Fall Gathering. Thank you!
FALL GATHERING led by our Parent Committee--
The following are sign-up links for our 'FALL GATHERING'---
Please sign-up, if you are able to, for the supplies we will need:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA4AE28AAFAC70-51695162-hillcrest
If you plan to have your car open for Trunk-or-Treat sign-up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA4AE28AAFAC70-51698567-trunk
Volunteers for the stations at our 'Fall Gathering':
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA4AE28AAFAC70-51697076-hillcrest
Reminder of drop-off routine:
- Breakfast will start at 8:15-8:30a.m. in the cafeteria; students cannot leave the gym before 8:30am
- Students will be dismissed from the gym at 8:25 to line up by their classroom door
- If you are in car-line follow the map below, you are not to park in the parking lot due to limited parking for staff. Please drive up in the car-line; arrows on the map below direct you. The car-line needs to flow so PLEASE stay in the vehicle if you are in the car-line!
CAR-LINE DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP DIRECTIONS:
Message from the Art Teacher Mr.Pierson:
Calling all 3rd and 4th grade students--if you are interested in Art Club please fill out the application and turn it in to your teacher!
SNACK AND WATER BOTTLES:
Please provide your child with a healthy snack everyday! Also, water bottles need to be brought to school everyday! We are heading into the next few days with more warm weather both these items are a must!
Your Presence Matters--10 Days of Absence or Less for Success
The new school year is upon us and we are excited! The new year brings lots of opportunities for our students and their families. This year, we're placing a special emphasis on the power of consistent attendance. Why? Because we believe in unlocking every student's full potential, and that starts with being present. As a district, we will monitor attendance and notify parents/guardians on a consistent basis when students are absent.
Key benefits of daily attendance:
Stress reduction
Stronger connections with peers and teachers
Enhanced learning experiences
Let's work together to make daily school attendance a habit. Your child's success starts with showing up.
STUDENTS WHO ARE BRINGING TECHNOLOGY WITH THEM TO SCHOOL PLEASE REMEMBER:
All hardware capable of video or recording are prohibited during school hours due to FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) Law. e.g. cell phones, technology watches, ipads; Students who have these devices will be asked to place them in their lockers inside their backpacks.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENUS:
PLEASE REMIND YOUR CHILD REGARDING--Restroom Etiquette at Hillcrest:
This was a major problem last week and its a reminder for ALL Young 5's/Kindergarten-Fourth Grade students!
Hello Husky Family,
We at Hillcrest have been working hard to help our huskies grow into responsible and respectful individuals. I will be visiting your child's class at the beginning of the school year, regarding how to utilize all areas of the building as it is not one individual utilizing the building but all staff and students as a whole. We kindly ask that you speak with your child regarding proper restroom etiquette. In order to continue maintaining restrooms in a sanitary condition, we would appreciate your support with this matter. As we get closer to colder temperatures let's work together to keep germs away. There will be consequences for those who intentionally misuse their restroom privileges. Thank you!--Principal Saad
Medication information from Nurse Mrs. Berry:
"Welcome back Ravens!
As we get back into the swing of things, I want to remind parents that students who need medications during school hours must have documentation on file that is signed by a physician. You can find all health related documents on the CSD website and I have linked some of them below. If your child has a health condition that I need to be aware of, please email me so I can update MiStar with the pertinent information. Let's have a safe and healthy school year!
Medication Form (Self-Administration)
Things to Remember:
- 10/14 NO SCHOOL Professional Development day for staff
- 10/16 PARENT EDUCATION SERIES AT 9:00A.M. W/ EL RESOURCE TEACHERS AND EL LIAISON
- 10/18 FALL GATHERING AT HILLCREST
- 10/21 Half-Day for Elementary Students
- 10/24 Half-Day for Elementary Students--P.M. PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
- 10/25 Half-Day for Elementary Students--P.M. PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
- Fire and Lockdown Drills will take place in September-October
- 11/4 Coffee Talk w/Principal Saad
- 11/5 NO SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- 11/7 PARENT EDUCATION SERIES AT 9:00 A.M. WITH MATH COACH & MATH INTERVENTIONIST
- 11/11-11/15 SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR WEEK
- 11/13 4:30-7:00P.M. SCHOLASTIC EVENING BOOK FAIR
- PICTURE RETAKES ARE IN NOVEMBER--I WILL ADD THE CONFIRMED DATE SOON
- 11/27-11/29 NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING BREAK