HILLCREST FAMILY HUSKY HAPPENINGS
12/15/25
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
HUSKY GEAR, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BUY A SCHOOL SHIRT CLICK THE LINK BELOW! THER ARE A VAIRETY OF OPTIONS:
UPDATES TO REMEMBER---
❄️❄️❄️ WINTER BREAK IS ALMOST HERE! ❄️❄️❄️
⛄🎄 Friendly Reminder to Our School Community 🎄⛄
🧤 This is the LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL before Winter Break! 🧣
📅 Important Dates:
🕛 Half Day: Friday, December 19
🗓️ Winter Break: December 22 – January 2 🗓️
🎒📚 Let’s finish the week strong and head into the break ready to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends.
✨❄️ We wish everyone a safe, happy, and restful Winter Break! ❄️✨
Message from Mr. Green, Supervisor of Technology Services in the Crestwood School District---
All calls made to the Crestwood School District must be placed using 10 digits – including both the "313" Area Code and the 7-digit phone number!
All Parents/Guardians you must now use our complete 10-digit numbers when calling. If only the 7-digit number is dialed, the call may not be completed, or may give a false "Busy Signal".
This change is due to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) adding the new 679 area code, as the 313 area code has run out of numbers.
NOMINATE A TEACHER! SPONSORED BY THE FAMILY DOC🍎
The Teacher Impact Award celebrates educators who go above and beyond to inspire, support, and positively shape the lives of their students. This initiative allows the students — the ones who benefit directly from these teachers — to nominate the individuals who have made the greatest impact on their learning, growth, or personal journey Three teachers will each receive a $1,000 Teacher Impact Award WHO CAN NOMINATE? • Any student attending any school in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Allen Park, Taylor, and Hamtramck NOMINATION DEADLINE January 3, 2026 HOW TO NOMINATE Application Link or QR: https://forms.gle/AvgfVjXyLS7rJibs7 LET’S CELEBRATE OUR COMMUNITY’S EDUCATORS The Family Doc Clinic & Urgent Care Proudly supporting the students, families, and teachers of our community
WEATHER CHANGING!
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.
TO VIEW ASSESSMENTS ON PARENT CONNECT:
🔗✨ Click the link below to see how to find assessments on Parent Connect: 👨👩👧👦📊📲
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rz2dx-4rb82AnTLAEU-9yPJKFIdOk12wZ04ahWGib3c/edit?usp=sharing
HILLCREST STAFF SPOTLIGHT🎉🔭
🎉 This month, we’re excited to give a big shoutout to our amazing Support Staff! 👏
Sharing Local Food Drives in the area:
🚗 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!
RECESS TIME!
👋Hello Parents,
We’ve been focusing on school expectations with our students these first few weeks 📚, and we could really use your support at home! 🏠💬
Many students are working hard to follow the rules ✅ and make the most of their playtime, whether it’s lunch recess 🍎 or class recess 🛝.
Please take a few minutes to chat with your child about our school expectations and recess rules 🙏. Together, we can help them grow in the right direction 🌱✨.
We’re encouraging all students to:
🤝 Be supportive
👂 Listen to their peers
💖 Show respect to others
👀 Pay attention to the adults supervising them
Thank you for partnering with us to help create a safe, respectful, and fun environment for everyone! 😊
Speech Services Update
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.
📚⏰ Attendance Matters!
Being on time = More learning, less catching up!
Let's keep the day running smoothly and start on schedule. 🚀📝
#BeOnTime #ReadyToLearn 🎒✨
🍽️ School Lunch Option for Students Who Bring Lunch from Home
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 TUESDAY AND THURSDAY CHIP SALE!
REVIEWING SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS:
Mrs. Saad visited every classroom this week 🏫 to review our School Expectations with students 📋. As a follow-up, students were given a homework assignment 📝 to take home the School Expectation Matrix and review it with their parents 👨👩👧👦. This collaborative effort is all about teamwork 🤝 and helping our Huskies grow in the right direction 🐾🌟!