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Happy Friday Hilton Families!

Happy New Year!

Welcome back, Hilton Elementary families! It has been wonderful to see our students return after winter break, and we’ve had a great first week back with students quickly settling into their routines and reconnecting with classmates and staff. We’re looking forward to a positive and productive start to the new year together.

Device Policies at Hilton:

As we return from winter break with many new gifts and gadgets, I’d like to take a moment to remind families of our district expectations regarding student use of cell phones, smart watches, and other personal electronic devices during the school day. Our recommendation is that these items are left at home unless they are truly necessary.

To ensure a focused and safe learning environment, our district student handbook states:

“Valuable equipment such as iPads, cell phones, computer games, calculators, personal communication devices, etc. are not permitted unless there is a special occasion, and prior permission of the teacher and the parent is granted. Students who bring any of these devices recognize that they incur a risk of such equipment being lost or stolen. All devices must be turned off during regular school hours unless given authorization by an administrator or teacher. Any violation of the rules, expectations or considerations set by the building administration could result in its revocation for the balance of the school year.”

If a device is brought to school, it must remain turned off during school hours unless explicit authorization has been given by a teacher or administrator. We appreciate your support in reinforcing these expectations with your child and thank you for your continued partnership in helping us maintain a positive, focused learning environment at Hilton Elementary School. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

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.

Thank you for your continued support, and have a wonderful weekend!

Warmly,

Erin Belanger

Hilton Elementary Principal

• Friday, January 9th: Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
• Friday, January 16th: Popcorn Friday
• Monday, January 19th: No School, MLK Day
• Tuesday, January 20th: Huddles at Hilton
• January 23/24th: Hilton Musical Theatre Performances at the BCPA
• Monday, January 26th: No School, Professional Development for Staff
• Tuesday, January 27th & Wednesday, January 28th: Vision Screening (see letter below for details)
• Friday, January 30th: Jump Rope Club Begins at 8:15am
• Wednesday, February 25th: Incoming 5th Grade Parent Night at Maltby at 6pm

Presented by Hilton Musical Theatre

Hop aboard for an unforgettable journey of imagination, curiosity, and pure Hilton heart. Our talented young performers are bringing science, storytelling, music, movement, and adventure together onstage for a show that celebrates the joy of learning and the magic of childhood.

Pack your curiosity. Audiences are about to blast into outer space, wander through the age of dinosaurs, and dive into the colorful world of the coral reef.

Join us at the BCPA for two performances:

Friday, January 23 at 7 pm
Saturday, January 24 at 1 pm
( Sunday, January 25, at 1pm is scheduled, should weather cancel another performance.)
Free admission for all families and community members

The show length is just over an hour.

Expect colorful characters, big discoveries, and a story that will leave you smiling long after the final bow. This is a wonderful event for children, parents, grandparents, and anyone who loves to cheer on our amazing Hilton kids.

Bring your sense of wonder — the adventure awaits!

Parents, it is that time of year again where it is important to be checking your students head for head lice. While they are not harmful they most certainly are a nuisance and can be difficult to get rid of. Please notify your school if your child has a case of head lice so we can take measures to hopefully stop them from spreading. Should you need any more information here is a link for your reference:https://www.cdc.gov/lice/about/head-lice.html

We sincerely appreciate your help and understanding in this matter!

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!

Valentine's DATE NIGHT!!

Best of Broadway: Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber & More…

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026

Time: 7:30pm (Approximately 2 hrs.)

Location: Brighton Center for the Performing Arts

7878 Brighton Rd, Brighton, MI 48116 (on the campus of Brighton High School)

Tickets: $43

Available at www.bcpashows.com

Contact: (810) 299-4130

This Valentine’s Day… Whether you’re a fan of Broadway, classical, or even rock, this program of Andrew Lloyd Webber showstoppers and more has something for everyone. Terry Barber and Shelley Keelor breathe new life into hits from many of Broadway's most beloved shows, reacquainting you with characters from CATS, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Aspects of Love, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Les Miserables, Chicago, Hamilton, The Phantom of the Opera, and more!

Literally "setting the stage" for this production is a replica backdrop of the Paris Opera House (Palais Garnier) where the real Phantom of the Opera haunted over 100 years ago causing a chandelier to crash into the audience killing a woman and injuring several others. We will not be recreating that piece of history for you! Don't miss this epic performance or you may be haunted by your disappointment!

BCPA Tech Club Fundraiser
Doors to the lobby open at 6:30pm for this show. Come support concession sales that will serve as a fundraiser that supports training and scholarship opportunities for the BCPA's student theater Tech Club.
Behind every great show at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts is a team making the magic happen! The BCPA Student Tech Club is where students learn the ins and outs of stagecraft, from mastering the light board and perfectly balancing sound to managing backstage cues.

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/Page/99

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.

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.

For more detailed information:

https://www.brightonk12.com/Page/8944

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