Hillcrest Elementary School

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the BEST STAFF AROUND!!! We are so thankful for such an amazing group of people that work with our students each and every day!

The Fun Run was AMAZING!! We raised over $60,000 and what an awesome day to cap it off!! Thanks to everyone that attended! Hillcrest Island Happenings-May 5 https://www.smore.com/zyr7xc

Congrats to our April Star Students of the Month!! https://youtu.be/j25iOEZMi88 Peitsch-Annabelle Silhavy If you come into the classroom you will always see Annabelle following her ROARS, helping others, and going above and beyond to do her work. She is so kind and quick to help anyone in need. Annabelle comes to class every day ready to learn and do her job. We are so proud of you, keep up the great work!! Kindel-Hudson Mott Hudson adds such a bright and energetic feeling to our classroom, he never ceases to put a smile on your face. Hudson tries his best at following his ROARS and is a great friend to others. We love to have you in class, keep up the great work! Trefil-Aydra Benavidez Aydra has really earned Star Student of the Month. She is great at asking for help and asking questions when she doesn't know something. She helps others and follows her ROARS by being responsible and respectful. Aydra shows up to school every day ready to work hard! Keep up the great work, Aydra! Rogers-Harper Tupper Harper has had some tough things thrown his way, but he is getting through those things with a great attitude. I can count on Harper for pretty much anything. He is our Student Council representative and takes his job very seriously. He is a great friend to everyone and helps others when they need it. Keep up the great work Harper we are so lucky to have you in our class this year! Rogers-Silas King Silas is an enthusiastic student with a zest for life! He sets an excellent example of following his ROARS and encourages others to do their best. I appreciate Silas' thoughtful answers and ideas. Wolfe-Nadia Sheets Nadia Sheets is our Star Student for April! Nadia is a model student that always tries her best in everything she does. She always follows her ROARS and sets a wonderful example for others. I can always count on Nadia to help others around her, light up when we talk about books, and have a smile on her face every morning. Keep up the excellent work, Nadia! Wolfe-Kate Dailey Kate has been working hard to make sure she has been following her ROARS in class and completing her class work. She has also been working hard to be a good listener and to do her job in class each day. Keep up the good work, Kate! PE-Callie Beeson (Rogers) Callie is our PE student of the month. She does an exceptional job from the beginning to the end of class. She is a leader both vocally and by example. I can count on Callie to do her job. She is a kind and caring classmate, always willing to help out, and pushes herself with the skills and exercises in PE. Congratulations, Callie! Wickes-Harper Hale It is with great pleasure that I announce Harper Hale as our Star Student of the Month for April! Harper consistently follows her ROARS and is an active participant in her learning. We can always count on Harper to follow directions and she is always willing to lend a helping hand. Harper always gives her best on all that she does and is a dependable partner for her peers. Seeing her growth throughout the year just makes you smile because of the confidence that has come along with that growth. Keep up the amazing work, Harper! Booms-Ryder Vaughn Ryder has shown tremendous growth throughout the year. She follows her ROARS and is willing to help other students. She is a role model in the classroom. Keep up the good work! Carroll-Kate Pratt Kate is very considerate of others and is always willing to help anyone. She cooperates and works well with her peers. Kate works very independently and I can depend on her to follow directions and give her best effort on anything that she does. Showing respect for others, especially adults, is another strong characteristic of Kate. This year Kate has worked hard every day and is definitely ready for fourth grade! Greiner-Landon Gerred Landen has done a great job of following his ROARS, making good choices, not giving up, and trying his best! I can always depend on Landen to be a leader within the classroom and make good decisions outside of the classroom. Great work Landen! Greiner-Brady Catlin Brady is a wonderful example of a student who follows his ROARS. He works hard every day and has great contributions to class discussions. Brady has a bright future ahead of him, and we can't wait to see how far he goes! Lamphere-Bailey Whitmore Bailey has worked hard all year and always sets an excellent example for her peers. She is kind and respectful to others, follows directions, and always tries her best. Way to go Bailey! Draher-Zaiden Guilds Zaiden has shown a great deal of improvement lately in using his ROARS, following directions, and completing his work. Congratulations Zaiden! Music-Kennedy Brown (Carroll) Kennedy is such a hard worker. She has such a love of learning and of helping others. I can always count on Kennedy to be a role model for her classmates. She is always following her ROARS and is always looking for ways to help. Great job, Kennedy!

If you have missed any of the first eight chapters of Ellray Jakes, and would like to hear a staff member read them, here they are! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S4tGNLCs_YQ1hXTTvJK858s305MAV_zRgidYtPkEROk/edit?usp=sharing

Fun Run is HERE!!! If you plan on attending, please watch the video with parking directions. DO NOT ENTER HS LOT OFF OF PINE AVE. Luce 8:45-9:45 am Hillcrest 10:45-11:45 am Pine 1:15-2:15 pm https://youtu.be/DfQEC7TMj6c

Jump rope, hula hoop, and golf....oh my!!!

Students showing off their creative skills in STEM!

We are so excited about the Fun Run on Friday!! Here is some info about the event at the high school on Friday. https://youtu.be/DfQEC7TMj6c

It is always a great day when Blue is here!!!

The Hillcrest Student Council worked with the High School Student Council yesterday in some great leadership activities! The High School students are great role models for our kids!!

Cheer your child on at the Fun Run on Friday!!! Give them a PTO Shout out!!

After a few days off of reading, Mrs. Johnston kicks off this week's chapters with Chapter 5 of Ellray Jakes! https://youtu.be/sujp3P4RGiQ

Students learning about different attributes about shapes by making puzzles!!!

May is right around the corner!!! We are definitely ready for those MAY FLOWERS to bloom!!! Hillcrest Island Happenings-April 28 https://www.smore.com/vqrsk

Our Student Council took on a huge challenge and helped to clean up the Hillcrest Garden!!! This is such an awesome, unique space at Hillcrest and they helped to make it look AWESOME!! Thank you Mr. G for leading this project!

Thanks to Ms. Elsea for reading Chapter 4 of Ellray Jakes to us tonight!!! https://youtu.be/H-0j48n-BM4

WOW!!! We made it to our goal!!! THANK YOU!!!! Let's keep GOING!! Still two days left!!

We have a VERY special Guest Reader for Chapter 3 of Ellray Jakes!!! First grader, Ms. Evelyn Wickes!!! https://www.loom.com/share/6704336f646f462bb29ce290ec772986

Tomorrow our 3rd Graders take the Math M-STEP test! We know they will give their best!!

Performance #2-Wickes, Carroll, Lamphere https://youtu.be/KPiIg8pZ30g