Hillcrest royalty in the house! Kings and Queens Day has us shining in crowns, capes, and all the regal vibes. Long live the spirit week fun!
#UndergroundSpiritWeek #Ssshhhh #DontTellTheStudents
Join us for a fun-filled evening at Cici’s Pizza Tonight from 3 PM - 9 PM!
Bring the whole family and enjoy delicious pizza while supporting our school community.
Teachers really think outside the cup! 🥤✨ Celebrating 'Anything But a Cup Day' with creativity and laughs. #UndergroundSpiritWeek #Ssshhhh #DontTellTheStudents
Our 2nd graders had a blast solving the mystery of "Who Stole the Chef's Thanksgiving Dinner?" Using their critical thinking skills and teamwork, they worked together to crack the case. What a fun and engaging way to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday!
Happy Thanksgiving Break to our wonderful students and families! We are so thankful for each of you and the joy you bring to our school community. We can’t wait to see you back on Monday, December 2nd!
Mrs. Lohman's class took a deep dive into the history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade by reading "Balloons Over Broadway!' After learning all about the iconic tradition, students channeled their creativity to design and craft their very own balloons. They wrapped up this exciting project with a parade to showcase their incredible creations!
📸 Make-Up Pictures Reminder
If your child was absent on October 18th for Fall pictures, make-up pictures will be taken tomorrow!
✏️ Check-Ins Reminder
Tomorrow, 4th & 5th-grade students will take their last Check-In Test for the nine weeks.
Math and Science Synergy! Ms. Irby’s Glow Room lit up as 3rd graders crafted spooky haunted house arrays. Meanwhile, in Ms. Kaczynski’s science lab, students explored the connection between Earth’s movement, the sun, and shadows! A hands-on learning adventure! #FunFriday
Ms. Cheek’s 4th graders got hands-on with fossils! They created True Form and Mold fossils to deepen their science studies. #Fun Friday
We had a pumpkin-filled day in Kindergarten! 🎃 They read From Seed to Pumpkin and then got hands-on carving their own pumpkin! Learning about nature's magic from start to finish is always a blast!
What an amazing Trunk or Treat! Our students had a blast with candy, costumes, and creative trunks! Big thanks to everyone who made the night so memorable! #Hillcrest #TrunkOrTreat
TOMORROW! Join us for Hillcrest's Trunk-or-Treat!
🗓️ Date: October 30, 2024
🕒 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Hillcrest Elementary – Bus/Staff Parking Lot
Get ready for some fun! Wear your costumes and enjoy an evening full of treats and excitement!
Hillcrest Spirit Day is tomorrow! 💚💛
Wear your green and yellow to show your school pride as we kick off Red Ribbon Week! Let’s Buzz Away From Drugs and show our Hillcrest spirit together!
Today, our students proudly showcased their hard work, goals, and achievements through their leadership binders! This special event allows students to take ownership of their learning, reflect on their progress, and share their goals with peers. We are so proud of our future leaders in the making!
Hillcrest Red Ribbon Week 2024 is Coming!
Let's stand together against drugs with some fun and meaningful spirit days! Here’s how your student can participate:
Friday, Oct 25: Buzz Away From Drugs! - Show your Hillcrest spirit and wear Green & Yellow 💚💛
Monday, Oct 28: Teacher Workday - No School for Students ✏️
Tuesday, Oct 29: Give Drugs The Boot! - Western Day 🤠
Wednesday, Oct 30: You Won’t See Me Making Bad Choices! - Camo Day 🦎
Thursday, Oct 31: Say Boo to Drugs! - Costume Day 🎃 (No masks or weapons, please!)
Friday, Nov 1: Put Drugs to Sleep! - Pajama Day 💤
Let’s make this week a fun way to stay drug-free! #HillcrestRedRibbonWeek
Reminder: Skate Night is tonight from 6pm-8pm at Roll-A-Bout Skating Center.
Cost is $5 per person (Cash only).
This week, Mrs. Ludwig's and Mrs. Lohman's 5th grade classes put the 7 Habits they've been learning into action by writing letters and creating care bags for the victims and responders in Western North Carolina. Proud of our Hillcrest Elementary students for making a difference!
Mark your calendars!
Next Friday, October 18 is Picture Day!
Did someone say WIG (Wildly Important Goal) Wednesday? Ms. Beard's 1st grade and Ms. Murphy's Kindergarten classes met with their accountability partners today to check in on their goals. It’s great to see our students working hard and supporting each other in achieving their WIGs!
Our school united to collect supplies for Hurricane Relief Efforts, proving that together we can make a difference. Thank you to everyone for your generosity and support.
