🧡🖤 SPIRIT WEEK STARTS TOMORROW! 🖤🧡
It’s almost time for Hillcrest Elementary Homecoming Spirit Week! 🎉 We’re ready for a fun week of dressing up, showing our school spirit, and celebrating our Alma Panthers! 🐾
Here’s the lineup:
😴 Monday: Pajama Day
🧢 Tuesday: Hat Day
🌈 Wednesday: Color Wars
🏆 Thursday: Favorite Team Day
🧡🖤 Friday: Orange & Black Day
Get those outfits ready and let’s make it a FUN week at Hillcrest!
Go Panthers! 🐾🧡🖤
📢 NOW ENROLLING AT ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS! 🧡🖤
Give your child the best start with Panther Cubs and GSRP at the Luce Road Early Childhood Learning Center! Whether you're looking for nurturing childcare, a play-based toddler preschool experience, or a FREE 4-year-old preschool program, we have options for your family.
🐾 Panther Cubs Childcare - 2 Spots Available
• Ages 18½ months – 30 months
• Year-round care
• Safe, nurturing, play-based environment: including music, library and PE
🐾 Panther Cubs Childcare - 2 Spots Available
• Ages 2½ months – 31/2 years
• Year-round care
• Safe, nurturing, play-based environment: including music, library and PE
🎨 Panther Cubs Toddler Pre-School Experience - 2 Spots Available
• 3-year-old- 4year preschool
• HighScope® Curriculum
• All-day themed, play-based learning : including music, library and PE
• Before and after care available
🎓 GSRP (Great Start Readiness Program) - 10 Spots Available
• FREE preschool for eligible 4-year-olds
• High-quality early learning: including music, library and PE
• Transportation, before/after care, and Friday learning options available
Every child deserves a place to learn, play, grow, and succeed, and we'd love to welcome your family to ours!
📞 Questions or ready to enroll?
Call 989-466-7593
📧 almachildcare@almaschools.net
📍 Luce Road Early Childhood Learning Center
Enrollment is happening now—spaces are limited, so don't wait! 🧡🐾
Attendance Matters at APS! Check out this video for updates and important information on how we are promoting positive attendance!
Attendance Video Link
https://www.spiritgeardirect.com/GearDrive/Store.aspx?guid=0b098986-108d-4b3c-bd9a-e25c44527532
About Veronica Anderson, in her own words:
"I have been teaching and working in the field of education for almost 20 years. I started my journey in early intervention foster care then became a special education teacher and also worked as a Title I consultant. Over the summer my husband retired from military service and we moved from Iowa to Michigan to be closer to family! I grew up in a small town in central Illinois and I am the 3rd eldest of nine children (6 girls, 3 boys)."
Get those smiles ready, Hillcrest! 😊 Picture Day is Wednesday, September 2nd!
We can’t wait to capture those big smiles and start the school year with some great memories! 💙📚
Say cheese! 🧀📸
Our **Spirit Gear Sale is OPEN!** Stock up on Alma gear while supporting our elementary students at the same time!
This is an **AEPTO FUNDRAISER**, which means your purchase helps AEPTO continue funding experiences and opportunities for students across Luce Road, Hillcrest, and Pine Avenue.
Funds raised by AEPTO help support things like:
🖤 Field trips and student experiences
🧡 Free books and literacy activities
🖤 STEM/STEAM experiences
🧡 PBIS incentives and student rewards
🖤 Classroom and teacher support
🧡 Free family events
🖤 And so much more!
Every Spirit Gear purchase is another way to support our students while showing your Alma pride!
🧡🖤 **SHOP THE SPIRIT GEAR SALE:**
https://www.spiritgeardirect.com/GearDrive/Store.aspx?guid=0b098986-108d-4b3c-bd9a-e25c44527532
Thank you for supporting **AEPTO and our students!** 🖤🧡
Missing time in the classroom slows down learning. Let's make every day count toward a bright future!🐾
Please see the designated drop-off and pick-up locations for Hillcrest Elementary School, organized by student grade level. Please make sure you are using the location assigned to your child’s grade level. Following these designated areas will help us keep arrival and dismissal safe, organized, and efficient for everyone.
Also attached is a map showing the location of our temporary main office entrance. Please take a moment to review the map before the first day so you know where to enter the building.
Looking for a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for your child? We are now enrolling children 18 months through 4 years old in our childcare program!
📞 To enroll in childcare, call 989-466-7593 today.
🎓 Interested in our FREE Preschool Program? Start the enrollment process by visiting:
🌐 miearlychildhood.org
Give your child a strong start with learning, play, friendships, and caring educators. Spaces are limited, so don't wait!
