Friday News - November 17, 2023

Friday, November 17, 2023

Hillcrest Elementary School

Friday News

November 17, 2023

 

Hillcrest Updates

  • Thanks very much for joining us for our All School Meeting today.  It’s always such a treat to have families at school!

  • We’re all looking forward to the annual Turkey Trot on Wednesday, November 22nd.  We plan to begin at 9:15 and the event will last approximately an hour. If you’d like to lend a hand, please email Mrs. Tyler at elizabeth.tyelr@gmrsd.org.

  • Please be sure to join us on November 30th for GMRSD Family Literacy Night.  This event will celebrate reading and writing with fun experiences for children from preschool through sixth grade.  It begins at 6:00 and is designed so that our youngest students will come early, explore the various PK - 2 activities, and still make it home in time for an early bedtime! 

  • With the colder weather approaching, please take the time to label all of your child’s outdoor clothing with their first and last name.  Many students have the same jackets and snow pants, so clear labels are essential. 

  • And, another clothing reminder.  Some children have been arriving at school in boots with heels.  Please review our dress code policy as noted in the GMRSD Elementary School Handbook: 

    • Students should wear sturdy shoes safe for outdoor play. Footwear must fit securely to the foot for safety on the playground and stairs. High-heels, flip-flops and other backless sandals are not permitted. Slick-soled dress-up shoes are not safe on the playground. Sneakers are ideal and required on days when students have physical education. 

  • The GMRSD annual food drive to benefit the food pantry at MCSM begins when we return from the Thanksgiving break on Monday, November 27th.   Collection boxes for each grade level are located in the main entrance at school.  You may send items in your child’s backpack or drop them off at school. 

Friends of Hillcrest

  • There will be no December meeting of Friends of Hillcrest. The next meeting will take place on Thursday, January 4th at 5:30. All are welcome!

  • Friends of Hillcrest will host Cocoa & Crafts on Thursday, January 18th at 5:00. 

Community News

  • Turners Falls High School has a student production of the musical Annie this weekend! Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $8 for Students &  Seniors, $5 for Children under 5 and $10 for Adults.  See your weekly email for more details.

  • Are you interested in taking a free first aid class designed specifically for parents and caregivers of young children? Check out this link for a free workshop in Northampton on Sunday, November 19th. Childcare is available. 

Important Dates

  • Wednesday, November 22nd - Turkey Trot & Early Release Day

  • Thursday, November 23rd & Friday, November 24th - Thanksgiving/No School

  • Thursday, November 30th - GMRSD Literacy Night at Hillcrest at 6:00 p.m. 

  • Wednesday, December 13th - Early Release Day

  • Friday, December 22nd – All School Meeting