News From Across GMRSD
22 Nov 2019
Hillcrest Newsletter
November 2019
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, Nov. 26, School Council Meeting, 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 28, School dismissed at NOON (11:30 a.m. Preschool) for Thanksgiving break.
Monday, Dec. 2, school resumes.
Wednesday, Dec. 4, In Service, Half Day
Parent Parking Reminder
Please do not park across the street in the “No Parking” spaces on Griswold Street when picking up or dropping off your children at the 30 Griswold St. entrance. F.M. Kuzmeskus informed us the busses have a hard time getting through when cars are parked there. Please...
21 Nov 2019
Our student council has presented a powerpoint they helped create to each classroom explaining what our five school rules look like and sound like. Please review our school rules with your child/ren frequently at home. They are as follows:
Be safe and in control
Active listening to all
Take care of all school materials and keep a clean school environment
Be kind, helpful, and have fun
Believe in yourself and believe in each other
There is an All School Meeting tomorrow at 2:15 in our auditorium. This is...
15 Nov 2019
Hillcrest Elementary School
Friday News
November 15, 2019
Dear Hillcrest Families,
Did you know that our school district has a Family Engagement Coordinator? Stacey Langknecht, the GMRSD Family Engagement Coordinator, began working in this role in August and she is focused on connecting district families with community resources, supporting families at school-based meetings, and helping families to support their students’ school success. Beginning Wednesday, November 20th, Stacey will be holding a weekly drop-in time for Hillcrest families from 8:30...
14 Nov 2019
Principal Newsletter for November 14, 2019
Thank you to all families who came to partner with our staff during parent/teacher conferences. If you were unable to make your appointment, please reach out to your child’s teacher to reschedule.
A thank you also to all families who purchased books at our book fair! We earned $700.00 to purchase books and needed supplies for our library.
All students will be outside in the morning and mid day recess as long as the wind and air temperature combined is 20 degrees or greater. Please send your child dressed...
14 Nov 2019
Please help us collect nonperishable food items for the Montague Catholic Social Ministries Food Pantry. The food pantry serves many families in need within our community. Let’s work together to replenish their supply during this time of urgent need.
Items may be dropped off during school hours to your school office from
Mon. November 25 - Fri. December 20
Items most needed: canned vegetables/fruits/protein, soup, peanut butter and jelly, cereal, oatmeal, instant potatoes, rice, beans, pasta, pasta sauce and juice as well as any snacks.
VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER:...
08 Nov 2019
It has been great to see you all during conferences. Thank you all for making the time to be an integral part of your child’s education. When we work together, magic happens!
Please remember that Monday is Veterans’ Day, and there will be no school. Next Friday, 11/15, is our All-School-Sing.
Below, is a message I shared with our students this morning. As we celebrate Veterans’ Day, I would encourage everyone to take some time and reflect upon the day’s meaning.
Good Morning.
As you hopefully know, we do not have school on Monday. As you’re...