Hillcrest Elementary School

Please see the link to information regarding signing the APS Field Trip Permission Slip Form online through PowerSchool. This is something that must be completed before 3rd Grade Students attend the Sand Dunes Field Trip on Tuesday, September 10th. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k0aba-izQoi4WDf6rPyB1IbE5g9jfORIjlp2JAXfcNE/edit?usp=sharing

Our MTSS Coordinator, Mrs. Dow, is helping to teach lessons in class to students about making sure to follow their ROARS in the classrooms!

Next Wednesday, September 11th, is our first Late Start Day of the year. Hillcrest will officially begin school at 11:38 am. Supervision will begin at 11:08 and students will enter the building at 11:33 am. Students will have the opportunity to eat lunch in their rooms.

A huge thank you to Aludyne for the donation of school supplies!! We are so thankful for the support of our community!

Today, students at Hillcrest reviewed the expectations for following their ROARS on the bus and during lunch.

Picture Day is Thursday at Camp Hillcrest! Make sure students bring their 😀😁

Week 2 is in the books! We hope everyone has a great four-day weekend!!! Camp Hillcrest Happenings-August 29th https://secure.smore.com/n/ajbkp

At the end of every month, we have a Birthday Book Club where each student that had a birthday during the month gets a book! Thanks to PTO for helping to fund this awesome program!

Mrs. Hancock teaches our new elementary special, Social Emotional Learning. She is doing a tremendous job teaching our students about teamwork, self confidence, and managing our emotions, along with many other important concepts for our students to learn!

We have started working on our curriculum and 3rd graders are reading the book Owen Foote during Shared Reading.

Tomorrow night!! Come out with the family and grab some dinner, check out the new turf, and cheer on the Alma Panthers!

This is a great opportunity for our community provided by Child Advocacy!

Tuesdays at Camp Hillcrest means it is "Camp T-Shirt Tuesday!"

Students at Hillcrest practiced learning their ROARS expectations around the building.

Third graders at Hillcrest lead the building in the morning announcements each day. They tell a joke, remind students of their ROARS and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. They are great leaders for our younger students!

New Elementary Music teacher, Mr. MacMurray, teaching students The Welcome Song on their first day of Music class. https://youtu.be/fblqUNSflqE?si=hQMMvh7OWb6SYfSA

What a great first week at Camp Hillcrest! We set the foundation for a great year at camp! Here is the Camp Hillcrest Happenings-August 23 https://secure.smore.com/n/dfewq Have a great first weekend!! The campers deserve it!

A couple of our 3rd grade classes were able to an activity at Alma Public Library today in partnership with Alma College.

The 1st graders have done a GREAT job this week adjusting to life at Camp Hillcrest!!

Pick up has been getting better everyday! Day 1-35 minutes Day 2-25 minutes Day 3-15 minutes!!!!! Thank you for being patient as we make sure all of our students get home safely! https://youtu.be/kImJQW4c-hs?feature=shared