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

Facebook--Hillcrest Elementary School--https://www.facebook.com/hanginwiththehillcresthuskies

Instagram-- Hanginwiththehuskies

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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

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.

Congratulations to Hillcrest Principal Nassrine Saad, Numeracy Coach Randa Abdallah, and Reading Interventionist Veronica Greenlaw, who presented on the coaching cycle and MTSS processes at Hillcrest at the Michigan Reading Association Conference in Lansing.

Their session was a great success, with many educators staying afterward to learn more about the impactful work happening in our schools. We are proud to see our staff sharing their expertise and representing the Crestwood community!

Stay Informed with the CSD App

The Crestwood School District (CSD) App is one of the fastest and most convenient ways for families to stay informed about what is happening in our schools. The district and individual schools use the app to share important updates, school news, events, and weather-related school closures, so it is important that all families download the app and keep it up to date.

If you do not already have the app, we encourage you to download the CSD App on your phone to receive notifications and stay connected to district and school information. The app allows you to follow specific schools and easily find news, events, and resources.

If you already have the app but are not receiving notifications, you may need to delete the app and re-download it to ensure it is updated properly. This simple step can help restore notifications so you do not miss important time sensitive announcements.

Staying informed helps families stay prepared. Be sure to download or update the CSD App so you can receive timely information and updates from the district. Click here for more information on our app: https://www.csdmi.org/o/csd/page/download-our-app.

Join us for a magical morning of fun at our Character Party including a pancake breakfast! Kids and families are invited to enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, arts and crafts, story time, and much more while meeting their favorite characters like Anna and Elsa, Cinderella, SpongeBob, and friends.

The event takes place April 11 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, and guests are welcome to arrive anytime and stay as long as they’d like during the event. The event takes place at Crestwood High School- 1501 N. Beech Daly. Enter by the theatre lobby.

Tickets are $15 per person, payable by cash, check, or Venmo, and all proceeds support the Crestwood Theatre Program.

Bring your camera, your appetite, and get ready for a day full of stories, smiles, and unforgettable character moments!

Email ckolbusz@csdmi.org with any questions.

Elementary parents are invited to attend an informational meeting about the M-STEP assessment. Learn when students will take the test and discover helpful ways to support your child’s preparation at home.

Join us on Wednesday, March 25 from 5:30–6:15 PM at the Crestwood Board Office, 1045 N. Gulley Rd. We hope to see you there!

• 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.

Dental Visit Date: Please confirm 04/16/2026, 04/17/2026
Website for Parents to Enroll: https://www.myschooldentist.com/HECWMI_schsrm

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!

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.

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. 😊

Being on time = More learning, less catching up!

Let's keep the day running smoothly and start on schedule. 🚀📝
#BeOnTime #ReadyToLearn 🎒✨

If your child has a fever, please keep them home. Students must be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school. If your child vomits, they must remain home for 24 hours.

Keeping children home when they are sick helps prevent the spread of illness to others. Thank you for helping us keep everyone healthy!

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!

REVIEWING SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS:

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