Ms. Cheek’s 4th graders got hands-on with fossils! They created True Form and Mold fossils to deepen their science studies. #Fun Friday
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
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.
Hillcrest Elementary Curriculum Night
Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
1st Session: 5:00 - 5:40 PM
2nd Session: 5:45 - 6:25 PM
Join us for an evening to learn more about your child’s academic journey this year! We are also supporting Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts by collecting general supplies during the event—please consider bringing donations like soap, toothpaste, or other necessities.
Kids will enjoy a movie and snacks in the gym while you attend the sessions.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, October 1st, from 3:00-9:00 PM at CiCi's Pizza on S. Church St., Burlington!
Enjoy a delicious meal, and 25% of all sales will be donated to Hillcrest Elementary!
Due to predicted high wind gusts and the potential for flash flooding and tornadoes from Hurricane Helene, all ABSS schools and district offices will be closed on Friday, September 27. This closure applies to all ABSS facilities and activities.
For students and families who still need required 30 day vaccines.
We had phenomenal attendance at our first PTO fundraiser of the year with Grimace! Thanks to your support, the Hillcrest PTO received $400 for PTO projects. Way to go, Hillcrest families!
DOT DAY was this past Sunday and it is a day where we celebrate art and all the times we tried something we didn’t think we could do. It is inspired by the book written by Peter H Reynolds “The Dot". Thank you Ms. Bellamy inspiring our students to create this beautiful art!
Our online Spiritwear store is now open until September 29th!
Order today and choose Graham Sporting Goods for free shipping. At checkout, include the student or staff member's name and their homeroom teacher in the recipient name section. Please note that all sales are final, and Spiritwear will be delivered in mid-October. We offer adult and youth sizes, with three logo options and various colors available depending on the item.
Thank you for showing your school spirit!
https://grahamsport.chipply.com/HillcrestElementary/store.aspx?eid=336943
