News From Across GMRSD
21 May 2020
Principal Newsletter for May 21 ,2020
● i-Ready is a computerized tool we purchased as a district because it is tailored to your child’s learning for both reading and math. It is recommended that your child engage with this tool for 30 minutes a day for each subject. Minutes will not show up unless your child is on; a Mac, Windows, Chromebook, or an ipad. If your child is accessing i-Ready from your phone, the minutes will not show up.
● If you see/view a diagnostic on i-Ready, please do not have your child take this test. They should continue with the...
19 May 2020
Dear District Families,
Due to the Monday holiday next week, on Tuesday, May 26, we will follow a Monday schedule and remote classes will not take place. Remote classes will resume on Wednesday.
Regards, Michael Sullivan
15 May 2020
Hillcrest Elementary School
Friday News
May 15, 2020
Dear Hillcrest Families,
As this week comes to a close, I want to be sure to express my gratitude to our entire community for the many contributions you’re all making to keep teaching and learning going during this very challenging time! The key ingredient to a strong school community is relationships and we have seen evidence of those positive relationships in abundance this week!
From the ongoing efforts of families in getting your students connected to Google Classroom and weekly...
14 May 2020
Principal Newsletter for May 14 ,2020
● Our staff has begun the process of cleaning and packing up their classrooms for the summer. I provided brown paper handled bags to collect and place student personal effects as they go through desks/cubbies/pencil cases, etc. You will receive a date and time in early June to collect your child/ren’s bag.
● We are now at the two month mark of school closure! I thank our teachers for tirelessly reaching out to support our students. I thank you, our families, who did not sign up to facilitate, foster, and...
12 May 2020
Due to the current school closure, we have adapted our registration process and we will now offer three options for Kindergarten Registration. We hope that these options will provide families with convenient ways to get their children signed up for kindergarten. If you have any questions about the Kindergarten Registration process, please contact Sarah Burstein, Hillcrest Principal and GMRSD Early Childhood Coordinator, at 413-863-9526.
Drive-Up Registration -- Families of soon-to-be kindergarten students may come to the school to pick up a registration packet and/or drop off necessary...
12 May 2020
Due to the current school closure, we have adapted our registration process and we will now offer three options for Kindergarten Registration. We hope that these options will provide families with convenient ways to get their children signed up for kindergarten. If you have any questions about the Kindergarten Registration process, please contact Sarah Burstein, Hillcrest Principal and GMRSD Early Childhood Coordinator, at 413-863-9526.
Drive-Up Registration -- Families of soon-to-be kindergarten students may come to the school to pick up a registration packet and/or drop off necessary...