Hillcrest Space Station Happenings

Busy, busy, busy, but having SO MUCH FUN!!! March is a crazy month for us, but we are continuing to learn new skills, build and explore, and have lots of fun!!! Hard to believe we are already halfway through March!

If there is anything we can do to help your students here at school, please reach out at jhelinski@almaschools.net

• March 25-April 1 - No School, Spring Break

• April 15 - No School, Good Friday

• May 27 & 30 - No School, Memorial Day weekend

• June 3 - Tentative Last Day, Half day, dismissal 11:20AM

Are you looking for resources and possible activities in the area to engage your students in STEM? Look no further!

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Report Cards for the 2nd Trimester will be coming home on next Friday, March 18th.

Our building had a tornado drill and an ALICE drill this week. We know these can be difficult for students but we also know how important it is for students to be prepared for any situation! For the ALICE drill, we did it during an unstructured time, the 3rd-grade lunch, and all the staff and students did a great job with it! Thanks to APD for helping assist us.

With Spring Break right around the corner, we are going to have some fun! The week before Spring Break (March 21-24), we are going to have a Spirit Week of dressing up and showing some Spring spirit!!

We have had so much fun this week with the kick off to March is Reading Month! The students are well on their way to our goal of 8,000 books/chapters read. The students picked the reward of a pizza party for the whole school if we meet it!

Make sure to check the calendar for the upcoming events!

Swim has been fantastic!! We are so excited for the kids to get this opportunity! Even though we have only had two classes so far, the students have made great progress! We are looking forward to the last two sessions!

The classes that were not able to meet on Zoom with Dr. Jensen because of the last snow day will get their opportunity next week. We are so thankful he is able to take time to meet with us and share his passion for space!

The Alma Elementary Parent Teacher Organization, AEPTO, provides several very important functions for elementary students in Alma Public Schools. Their primary purpose is to provide opportunities, experiences, and equipment that will enrich students’ educational experience at APS.

• March 21 @ Hillcrest

• April 18 @ Pine Avenue

• May 16 @ Luce Road

Reminder that global shipping issues are affecting our school lunches as well.

We have an INCREDIBLE staff here at Hillcrest Space Station! Would you like to recognize any of them? Take a moment to fill out this form and recognize all the WONDERFUL things they do for our students!!

Hillcrest Staff Shout Out Form

We have been enjoying our Social Emotional Learning curriculum called Second Steps. Every Monday, each class with do a mini lesson on a different topic.

We are in Unit 4 working on Solving Problems.

Ask your students about the program!

Please check your child each day for signs of any illness. The season of germs & illness is upon us. We encourage our students to practice healthy habits of hand washing and sanitizing throughout the school day. If your child should wake with a fever or sore throat, or other symptoms of illness, they should not attend school that day. Thank you for your cooperation with this!

The students have picked the name Pluto the Panther for our mascot! Each day he will get to visit a different class and learn with the students!

Make sure you get Seesaw login information you child's teacher. That is what teachers will be using for communication throughout the year!

PLEASE make sure to call in any transportation changes before 1 pm. The end of the day is VERY hectic at an elementary school and it is important that we are aware of any changes before then. We also encourage you to send in a note on the day of a transportation change as well.

At Hillcrest, we talk about making good choices and using our ROARS!

Respect

Others

Act

Responsible, and be

Safe

Make sure to ask them about what is means to follow their ROARS at school!

Here is a link to all the Hillcrest Space Station Happenings for the 2021-22 School Year.

Hillcrest Space Station Happenings for 2021-22

Email: jhelinski@almaschools.net
Website: www.almaschools.net
Location: 515 East Elizabeth Street, Alma, MI, USA
Phone: 989-463-3113
Facebook: facebook.com/almahillcrest
Twitter: @almahillcrest