HILLCREST FAMILY HUSKY HAPPENINGS
3/9/26
HUSKY GEAR, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BUY A SCHOOL SHIRT CLICK THE LINK BELOW! THER ARE A VAIRETY OF OPTIONS:
March’s reading month is approaching soon! To add to the fun, we are also offering therapy dog shirts that staff and students may purchase and wear during March is Reading Month. Wearing these shirts is a great way to show support for our therapy dogs and highlight the important role they play in supporting students’ social emotional well-being. Please click the link if you would like to purchase!
https://pj-montys-t-shirt-company.square.site/shop/hillcrest/68
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm.
Ms. Mitera
TEACHERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE, LET'S CELEBRATE THEM!
MDE invites parents to submit 15-30-second videos of their students recognizing and thanking a specific teacher for their impact. Cell phones easily capture videos. Please follow the directions on the flyer. Videos and parental consent must be submitted via the Teacher Appreciation Video Project Google Form. Videos will be accepted February 18 through April 15, 2026.
Submitted videos may be posted on the Teacher Appreciation Month webpage and MDE’s YouTube channel. The Office of Educator Excellence’s Facebook (@MIeducator) and X (formerly Twitter) social media pages will be promoting the videos throughout the month of May. If your child has great things to say about a teacher, use the instructions found on MDE’s website to submit a video today.
🌍🎨 Earth Day Poster Contest
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.
DENTIST COMING TO HILLCREST!
Dental Visit Date: Please confirm 04/16/2026, 04/17/2026
Website for Parents to Enroll: https://www.myschooldentist.com/HECWMI_schsrm
🚗 Reminder About Pick-Up Safety & Parking Rules
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!
🧥🌬️ Weather-Ready at School
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.
Speech Services Update
Mrs. Amy Bagley started working with our students this past week to provide speech services. If your child mentions that they had speech today, that is correct! We are excited to have her working with our students and look forward to a great year together. 😊
📚⏰ Attendance Matters!
Being on time = More learning, less catching up!
Let's keep the day running smoothly and start on schedule. 🚀📝
#BeOnTime #ReadyToLearn 🎒✨
