News From Across GMRSD
26 Oct 2022
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
30 Griswold Street, Turners Falls MA 01376
Sarah Burstein, Principal
School Improvement Plan
2022 -2023
Goal 1. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: We will welcome and engage families as active partners to support the academic and social-emotional development of all students.
Initiative A: Re-establish monthly All School Meetings beginning in October 2022.
Initiative B: Each grade level will host at least one classroom-based event for students’...
24 Oct 2022
SHEFFIELD SPOTLIGHT
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Parent Teacher Conferences
Thank you for attending parent teacher conferences. It was so great to see so many of you and talk about the learning that has occurred already this school year.
e all know that strong connections between home and school benefit our students tremendously. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns that may arise throughout the school year.
October is Kindness Month at Sheffield
As you know, October is Kindness Month at Sheffield. Just this week, I gave out tickets for "advocating for a...
21 Oct 2022
Hillcrest Elementary School
Friday News
October 21, 2022
Dear Hillcrest Families,
It was such a treat to see so many Hillcrest families here at school for Conferences this week! We’re all very proud of the progress our students are making at school and we love connecting with you to celebrate those achievements, make plans for future growth and get to know the important people in our students’ lives.
A few important news items:
A big THANK YOU to all the community members who helped Friends of Hillcrest to provide delicious snacks for...
17 Oct 2022
Sheffield Spotlight
OCTOBER 14, 2022
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent Teacher Conference are next week!
Students will have a half-day dismissal on October 20 and October 21. Please make sure you set up a conference time with your student's teacher. We can't wait to show you their learning and growth so far this school year.
OCTOBER = KINDNESS AT SHEFFIELD
Kindness is choosing to do something that helps others or yourself. Kindness, or doing good, often means putting other people's needs before our own. It could be by holding open the door or inviting some to sit with...
17 Oct 2022
Parents/Guardians,
click here to find out more information about getting a walking school bus up and running for this school year. There will be a meeting Wednesday 10/26 at 9:30 am at the Town Hall to discuss.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Stacey Langknecht at 413-863-7473 or staceylangknecht@gmrsd.org.
14 Oct 2022
Hillcrest Elementary School
Friday News
October 14, 2022
Dear Hillcrest Families,
Did you know that October 9th - 15th is Fire Safety Week? Please read below for details about our special visitors from the Turners Falls Fire Department in recognition of this important week.
A few important news items:
On Thursday, October 14th, all Hillcrest students enjoyed special presentations from the Turners Falls Firefighters. Please be sure to ask your child about what they learned. Some very important topics included practicing a home fire...