Husky Family News

October

• October 10th - 14th Spirit Week
• October 10th <> 4:30 - 6:00 Hispanic Family Academy for students and families
• October 11th <> Walk to School Day Assembly at School about Walking Safety
• October 12th - 14th <> Conferences
• October 12th <> Schools open 4 hours late - 12:30 Arrival 1:00 - 3:30

• October 13th <> Schools open 4 hours late - 12:30 Arrival 1:00 - 3:30
• October 14th <> School Dismiss 3.5 hours early 12:00
• October 18th<> Heritage Pride Day <> Wear clothing that represents your heritage
• October 19th <> Wear Orange for Unity Day - End of the First Marking Period
• October 20th <> October 21st <> No School

Hello Husky Families! October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and at Hillcrest we are committed to encouraging and displaying kindness, inclusiveness, and respect for others in our school and community. To show our commitment to cultivating a positive culture and stance against bullying in our school, throughout this month, counselors, teachers, and staff will be conducting lessons in each classroom, students will be sharing ways they can spread kindness to be displayed in the school, and more! During the week of October 10, we will also be sharing messages on the morning announcements to correspond with Bullying Prevention Spirit Week. We hope everyone will participate in Spirit Week from Oct 10-14 as we show our Husky Pride and support of each other! The schedule for Spirit Week can be found on the attached flyer.

The FCPS website also includes helpful resources as well as information on how to report bullying. If you have any questions, you can contact your school counselors, Mrs. Boss (grades PK-2) at erin.boss@fcps.org or Mrs. Rose (grades 3-5) at keisha.rose@fcps.org. Thank you!

Octubre es el Mes Nacional de Prevención del Acoso Escolar y en Hillcrest, estamos comprometidos a alentar y mostrar amabilidad, inclusión y respeto por los demás en nuestra escuela y comunidad. Para mostrar nuestro compromiso de cultivar una cultura positiva y una postura contra el acoso escolar en nuestra escuela, a lo largo de este mes, los consejeros, los maestros y el personal impartirán lecciones en cada salón de clases, los estudiantes compartirán formas en que pueden difundir la amabilidad en la escuela, ¡y más! Durante la semana del 10 de octubre, también compartiremos mensajes en los anuncios de la mañana para corresponder con la Semana del Espíritu. ¡Esperamos que todos participen en la Semana del Espíritu mientras mostramos nuestro Orgullo Husky y nos apoyamos mutuamente! El horario de la Semana del Espíritu se puede encontrar en el folleto adjunto.

El sitio web de FCPS también incluye recursos útiles e información sobre cómo denunciar el acoso. Si tiene alguna pregunta, puede comunicarse con los consejeros de su escuela, la Sra. Boss (grados PK-2) en erin.boss@fcps.org o la Sra. Rose (grados 3-5) en keisha.rose@fcps.org. ¡Gracias!

Learn English for Adults <> Monday and Wednesday 9:00 - 10:30 Call Michele Lucena for details 240-236- 3285 All are welcome.

Spanish Foundations for Spanish Speakers <> Tuesdays and Thursdays November 8 - December 13 <> 9:00 - 10:45 Call Michele Lucena for details 240-236- 3285 15 spots available

Hillcrest Elementary SIOP Website

Raising or Working with Bilingual Children

Supporting Literacy Development at Home

Play Groups for Children at Hillcrest PRC

Wednesdays <> Judy Center Toddler Play Group 9:00 - 10:00

Thursdays <> Judy Center Play Group 9:00 - 10:00

Call Michele Lucena for Details 240-236-3285

Thank you for your patience as we have worked to improve our dismissal process.

Students may begin arriving at school at 8:30 am. Students who arrive after 9:00 are considered late.

ANY dismissal changes MUST be made prior to 3:00 by contacting the HES Front Office. Please do not send changes in dismissal only to the teacher becuase they may be out that day and the information may not get shared in a timely manner.

Please take notice of the following important requirements to ensure the safety of all students and staff:

* Walkers must use sidewalks and crosswalks at all times.

* Car rider families: Please DO NOT get out of your car during drop off or pick up.

*For afternoon car riders, please pull up to cones in our loading area. This will help us load students safely that are walking from the cafeteria or Pre-K classroom for car rider dismissal.

* If you need an additional pass for your car, please send a note to your child's teacher at the beginning of the day or call Norma Claro (240-236-3200). A new pass will be sent home in the student's backpack.

We appreicate your continued support with ensuring the upmost safety and well-being for all students and staff

FCPS has shared the following COVID procedures for the 2022-2023 school year.

FCPS COVID-19 Procedures

• All persons who test positive for COVID-19 or who have suspected COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status, are not permitted in schools or offices.
• Individuals and parents are responsible for following our screening guidelines if they or their child have primary COVID-19 symptoms or are positive for COVID-19. Primary COVID-19 symptoms include:
• Fever of 100.4 or higher
• Sore throat
• Cough
• Difficulty breathing
• Diarrhea or vomiting
• New onset of severe headache
• New loss of taste or smell

• FCPS is enforcing isolation of positive/symptomatic individuals and will continue to send ill individuals with Primary COVID-19 symptoms home and require isolation or testing before they return. FCPS is accepting the results of COVID-19 Home Test Kits.
• COVID-19 Home Test Kit Form and Instructions
• Formulario de Prueba y Instrucciones de COVID-19
• All individuals who test positive for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status, are to isolate at home for at least 5 full days from the onset of symptoms. If returning before the 11th day of symptom onset, a face covering must be worn at all times when indoors on days 6-10 except while eating or napping. Those who are unable to mask may return unmasked with documentation of a negative COVID-19 test on day 5 or later.
• Class letters are sent home when a report of a positive case of COVID-19 in the classroom/cohort is received.
• The Maryland Department of Health confirms COVID-19 outbreaks in a school community. An approved COVID-19 outbreak communication is then sent, via Find Out First, to that school's community.
• FCPS is no longer contact tracing or requiring quarantine of close contacts regardless of vaccination status. If you or your child have been in close contact with a positive individual please follow the CDC recommended masking guidelines when inside FCPS schools and buildings.

Operational Guidance for K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs to Support Safe In-Person Learning | CDC

We are the Husky PACK. Daily we demonstrate Pride, Academic Effort, Citizenship and Kindness. We are proud to be a husky! #ALLIN

Email: justin.mcconnaughey@fcps.org
Website: https://edu.fcps.org/hes/
Location: 1285 Hillcrest Drive, Frederick, MD, USA
Phone: 240-236-3200
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