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

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we prepare for a successful school year, we would like to remind families that if your child has a chronic health condition (such as asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, or any other medical need requiring ongoing management), it is essential to complete the necessary health documentation.

Please visit the Crestwood School District website to access and fill out all required medical forms. Give the completed form along with any necessary medication to the main office. This information helps us ensure your child’s safety and well-being throughout the school day.

There is a process in place to manage medical needs, which may include creating an individualized health care plan and coordinating with school health staff. Submitting your documentation early allows us to have everything in place for your child.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the school office.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Sincerely,

Nadine Shebli DNP, BSN

Crestwood School District Nurse

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Nadine Shebli DNP, BSN

District Nurse

Crestwood School District

313-717-1068

As we begin the school year, we want to share some important reminders to ensure a safe and smooth arrival and dismissal process:

🚗 Drop-Off & Pick-Up via Car Line

• Car line begins on Drexel Street.

• Morning drop-off starts at 8:15 AM for students eating breakfast.

• Please stay in your vehicle during drop-off and pick-up—this helps keep the line moving quickly and smoothly.

• If your child isn’t able to open the car door independently, now is a great time to practice and review car line routines together.

🏫 Morning Line-Up (First Week Only)

• For the first week of school, students will line up outside before entering the building.

  • Young 5’s and Kindergarten students will line up in front of the school.

  • 1st–4th Grade students will line up on the blacktop with their teacher.

  • If you're unsure of your child’s classroom teacher, staff will be available to assist and provide that information.

• Please be patient as we all adjust back into routine—your support is appreciated!

🚌 Bus Riders

• Students taking the bus will have tags attached to their backpacks to help identify their correct bus.

• If your child will be riding the bus, please:

  • Inform their teacher this week, and

  • Talk to your child about bus safety and rules.

🚶‍♀️ Parking and Walking to School

• If you plan to park and walk your child to school, please enter from Drexel Street and park near the playground area.

• PTO parents will be out front to help guide families and ensure everyone is in the right spot.

🎒 Material Donations

• If you’re bringing in classroom donations, please place them in a labeled bag and send them with your child to hand directly to their teacher.

• You’re also welcome to drop these items off later in the week if that’s more convenient.

Thank you for your cooperation and support as we kick off a great school year! We’re excited to see everyone soon!

📝 Back-to-School Check-In is Now LIVE in Parent Connect!
Crestwood families—start the school year off right by completing your Back to School Check-In online!
✅ Confirm emergency contacts
✅ Update address and health info
✅ Access important forms for your doctor
✅ Acknowledge key policies
✅ Do it all in one place—before the first day of school!
🚨 Must be completed for each student in your household.
💻 Best done on a desktop or tablet—not a phone.
📽️ Need help? Watch a step-by-step video in your preferred language:
English: https://5il.co/3k3nb
Arabic: https://5il.co/3k3na
📍No computer? Stop by the Crestwood Board Office (1045 N Gulley )
🕘 Monday–Thursday | 9 AM – 2 PM
We’ll have Chromebooks ready for you!
Let’s make this school year a strong start—thank you for partnering with us!

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We hope you all had a restful summer break and ready to start a great 2025-2026 school year!

School will begin on Monday, August 25, 2025. This will be a HALF DAY of school for all students! CLASSES WILL BE DISMISSED AT 11:45.

There is very limited supervision before school begins. If your child does not ride the bus, please plan your time accordingly. Please make sure that your child is at school by 8:35. At 8:50 your child is TARDY and you will need to come into the building and sign them in. If your child needs to be picked before dismissal, please call us by 11:30 to let us know what time your child will be picked up.

The school hours are as follows:

8:35 a.m. – First Bell rings

8:40 – Classes Start

3:40 – Students Dismissed

We ask that you please be patient the first week of school, things will fall into place shortly. If you have any problems or concerns with bussing, please call DEAN Transportation at 313-274-3510.

Breakfast is served at 8:15 daily. Please use the car line and have your child enter the building from Door #1 if they would like to have breakfast. Please note supervision does not begin until 8:15 daily. Students may begin to arrive at 8:15 and will come right into the building and wait by their lockers if they choose to not have breakfast.

If you plan on sending lunch in with your child, please make every effort to send it with them. If for any reason you are unable to send it with them, then you will need to make sure your child’s lunch is labeled with their name and grade level. Please drop off your child’s lunch before 11:15.

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) opened the nomination period for the 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year this past spring. The nomination window remains open until Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. MDE welcomes nominations from students, parents/guardians, coworkers, and school community members. Individuals wishing to nominate a teacher for this recognition are asked to complete the online form.

District newsletters and social media serve as valuable channels to share the online form, providing an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of dedicated educators in your district. We encourage districts to consider including the nomination information provided (below the closing) in communications.

MDE recognizes some districts and intermediate school districts have established processes to award local teachers of the year. If so, your designated district representatives may email teacher nominations directly to MTOY@Michigan.gov. Please include the teacher’s name, personnel identification code (PIC), email address, and school in which they are employed. An email verifying receipt will be sent within 48 hours. Nominations from districts will be accepted until September 24, 2025.

More information about the program is available on the Michigan Teacher of the Year webpage. Please contact the Office of Educator Excellence at MTOY@Michigan.gov with any questions regarding the program or nomination process. We genuinely appreciate your assistance in sharing this information with your district.

Respectfully,

Michigan Teacher of the Year Team

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2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year Nominations

Please take a moment to nominate one or more of our district’s outstanding teachers for the Michigan Department of Education’s 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year. Celebrate a deserving teacher by simply completing this online form. The nomination window is open now until Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Nourishing Michigan’s Future during the summer!

Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan’s children to Meet Up and Eat Up! Michigan.gov/MeetUpEatUp.

Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote.

• Suggested supply list for the 25-26 school year! Grade level Supply List
  

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