In our Bookworms ELA curriculum, students practice writing skills daily and is typically connected to Science or Social Studies concepts.
The M in STEM stands for mathematics! This STEM class the students are doing all different type of hands on math games!
We are so excited for our new island themed sensory walk around the building with physical activities for our students to do!
This morning we had our first practice ALICE drill of the year. The students did an incredible job barricading in their location. Before, we all read the book, “I am Not Scared, I am Prepared” so the students remember they have many options to keep them safe.
We are so excited for the PTO Donuts With Grown Ups at Hillcrest tomorrow! Doors will open at 7 am. Please watch the video for more information about parking. A reminder that you must be signed up to attend and we are full at this time.
https://youtu.be/GDIwoLXt6sA
Students LOVE seeing the first snow of the year!!!!
Session #1 of "Parenting the Love and Logic Way" was very informative, as we discussed strategies to use at home when our children argue or persistently plead for things.
We will be hosting 3 more sessions throughout the year, to continue building strategies to use at home. These workshops are open to all K-5 parents, 5:30-7:00pm, at Luce Road ECLC.
Please RSVP to the Luce Road Office at 989-463-1012.
Flyer- https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1Ho-AVLlXlozEkd7jarChq5OatayIjTfO2C036y0aOTw/edit?usp=sharing
3rd grade students learning how to be assertive today in their Second Steps lesson with some fun activities!
PTO meets TONIGHT at 6:30pm!
Join us at Hillcrest for our monthly meeting. Free childcare is provided. We welcome all families to attend!
Have a great fall weekend!!
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Most 3rd grade classes were able to visit Forest Hills Nature Center this week! We are lucky to have such a great learning opportunity so close to home!
Join us for our monthly PTO Meeting! We meet on Monday at 6:30pm at Hillcrest Elementary. Hope to see you there!
Students were able to make a quick adjustment during recess when it started pouring and came in and followed their ROARS during indoor recess!!
We are so lucky to have the Alma Fire Department come to Hillcrest today to talk to our 2nd graders about fire prevention!
Second Steps is our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum. The first unit is on skills for learning, and this week we are talking about Focused Attention.
We are thankful for our Literacy Coach, Michele Ringle, to help support our instructional paras with our new ELA program, Bookworms.
During our DI (Differentiated Instruction) Block for Bookworms, students rotate through different stations and receive instruction at their level.
Our Love & Logic Parent Workshop is tomorrow night- Tuesday, October 11th from 6:30-8:00 PM at Luce Road ECLC. This workshop is free and participants will learn how to put an end to arguing, back talk and begging. Please call the Luce Road office (989) 463-1012 to let them know you will be attending.
Flyer- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q1Gay9VNFab_CRcuPjZdIhpXvSDsDNJu/view?usp=sharing
We are going to change the world!!!🌎🌎
COMING SOON!!!
