Friday News -- November 19, 2021

Friday, November 19, 2021


 

Hillcrest Elementary School

Friday News

November 19, 2021

 

Dear Hillcrest Families,

 

A few important news items: 

  • I hope that many Hillcrest families will be able to enjoy the Fall Festival hosted by Friends of Hillcrest this Saturday, November 20th from 3:00 to 6:00.   Please stop by to enjoy crafts, a bonfire, live music and other fun activities!

  • We’re hosting a Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic here at Hillcrest from 3:30 - 5:30  this afternoon for children and adults.  Please see our district website for more information. 

  • Next week is a short school week.  We have two FULL DAYS of school on Monday and Tuesday, followed by a HALF DAY on Wednesday, November 24th. There is NO SCHOOL on Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th. 

  • As we move closer to winter weather, please take some time to label all of your student’s outdoor clothing -- hats, mittens, jackets, snow pants and boots.  There’s no need for any fancy tag or label, a Sharpie marker will do the trick!  Keep in mind that we have many duplicate names, so adding your child’s last name is very important. 

  • And, if you’re getting ready for a winter holiday gathering, please check out these Safety Tips.

Important Repeat Items:

  • Are you interested in joining Hillcrest School Council? This group is composed of one or two Hillcrest parents/guardians, a Hillcrest staff member, a community member and the principal. We meet once a month after school to review the School Improvement Plan and support its initiatives.  Please give me a call at 863-7400 or email me at sarah.burstein@gmrsd.org if you would like to be part of this group. 

  • There are several upcoming Covid 19 Vaccine Events happening in our community.  These events will offer vaccines for children ages 5 - 17 as well as booster doses for adults. Detailed information on these events was included in last week’s Friday News email and additional information can be found on the district website.  Here are the key dates:

    • Friday, November 19th at Hillcrest from 3:30 - 5:30 with Dr. Dean Singer 

    • Monday, November 29th at Sheffield from 1:30 - 5:30 via the Massachusetts Vax Bus

Wishing you a wonderful weekend ---

Sarah Burstein

Sarah Burstein, Hillcrest Principal

 

Important dates
Friday, November 19th -- Covid 19 Vaccine Event at Hillcrest

Saturday, November 20th -- Friends of Hillcrest Fall Festival

Wednesday, November 24th -- Early Release Day

Thursday, November 25th & Friday, November 26th -- No School

Monday, November 29th - Massachusetts Vax Bus at Sheffield

Wednesday, December 8th -- Early Release Day