✏️📚 Yesterday our Hillcrest staff rocked their pencil gear to celebrate the kickoff of our brand new Reimagine Writing curriculum! 🎉
Last year, our reading scores soared 📈 thanks to the hard work of our amazing students and teachers — and now we’re ready to take writing to the next level! 💪✨
We can’t wait to see what adding a strong, consistent writing program will do for our readers AND writers here at Hillcrest! 💛💚
Last year, our reading scores soared 📈 thanks to the hard work of our amazing students and teachers — and now we’re ready to take writing to the next level! 💪✨
We can’t wait to see what adding a strong, consistent writing program will do for our readers AND writers here at Hillcrest! 💛💚
Order a yearbook by October 31st and receive 10% off! 🐝💚
Stop by Scooters tomorrow, Tuesday, October 14th, for a cup of coffee! Please mention that you're with Hillcrest, and a portion of the sales will go back to the school.
REMINDER
EMSD is back to school tomorrow, Tuesday, October 14th.
EMSD is back to school tomorrow, Tuesday, October 14th.
Save the date for our upcoming Scooter's fundraiser!
October Newsletter
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Save the date!
🚒🔥 Fire Safety Fun in K! 🔥🚒
Kinders had a treat this week,
Fire trucks rolled in—oh so sleek!
With sirens, hoses, ladders too,
They learned what firefighters do.
Smiles were big, the day was bright,
Safety lessons done just right!
Thanks to those who keep us safe,
Our heroes, brave in every place! ❤️👩🚒👨🚒
EMSD Reminders
-TOMORROW, Friday, October 3rd is an EARLY DISMISSAL DAY. Glenview will dismiss at 10:55 am, elementary schools dismiss at 11:30 am, and there is No School for ELC. *The UTHS Homecoming Parade is tomorrow, October 3rd, beginning at 2:30 pm on Archer Drive, between UTHS and Soule Bowl.
-There is NO SCHOOL October 6-13
-TOMORROW, Friday, October 3rd is an EARLY DISMISSAL DAY. Glenview will dismiss at 10:55 am, elementary schools dismiss at 11:30 am, and there is No School for ELC. *The UTHS Homecoming Parade is tomorrow, October 3rd, beginning at 2:30 pm on Archer Drive, between UTHS and Soule Bowl.
-There is NO SCHOOL October 6-13
Homecoming Spirit Week starts on Monday!!
EMSD Board of Education Meeting: Monday, September 22 - 6:00 PM @ EMSD Early Learning Center
The agenda can be found at the bottom of the following link → https://www.emsd37.org/page/boe
The agenda can be found at the bottom of the following link → https://www.emsd37.org/page/boe
September Newsletter
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Our apologies for multiple posts of our Spirit Week graphic. Please note the time change of the parade from 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm, as well as the class colors for Glenview on Wednesday.
Learn how to be your child’s first and best teacher during a five-week workshop just for parents and caregivers!
There are limited spots for the workshops. You must be registered to attend. Register here → https://epledgeuwqc.org/comm/SinglePageRegEvent.jsp?EventKeyHex=3136363539&fbclid=IwY2xjawM2j5RleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyWVBpbUc1YUl2QmRseGpHAR4kYdF9N2DUl0_JecPR5gxEL6Tzmx9ZEKIzXCyc1Z--EKec5z4KwhWAgQbTdw_aem_KdGFbp02ueL-f8a02E1fvA
Questions? Contact Jodi Sierra at jsierra@emsd37.org or Nykiah Mosley at Nmosley@emsd37.org
There are limited spots for the workshops. You must be registered to attend. Register here → https://epledgeuwqc.org/comm/SinglePageRegEvent.jsp?EventKeyHex=3136363539&fbclid=IwY2xjawM2j5RleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyWVBpbUc1YUl2QmRseGpHAR4kYdF9N2DUl0_JecPR5gxEL6Tzmx9ZEKIzXCyc1Z--EKec5z4KwhWAgQbTdw_aem_KdGFbp02ueL-f8a02E1fvA
Questions? Contact Jodi Sierra at jsierra@emsd37.org or Nykiah Mosley at Nmosley@emsd37.org
The Conscious Discipline Parent Night scheduled for tomorrow, September 16th, has been postponed.
A reminder that all outside organization event flyers and information are now published on the EMSD website under the Digital Backpack button. Check it out here → https://www.emsd37.org/o/emsd-37/page/digital-backpack
It was a GOOD day in 4th Grade!
The students worked together to create posters using sources they’ve studied while learning about the three Branches of Government. 🏛️💡
It was so satisfying to hear the students using vocabulary that was once tough to understand—but they GOT it. 🙌 They collaborated, created, and even presented their work proudly.
To top it off, the classroom was transformed into the 3 branches!
Be a parent mentor by volunteering in classrooms for 2 hours a day, supporting students at least 100 hours per semester. The Parent Mentors also receive weekly training, both virtually and in-person. Along with these trainings, Parent Mentors receive the benefits of leadership training and community engagement. After completing 100 hours, you may receive a $$Stipend$$.
*This event has been postponed.
Join us for a parent night at Hillcrest on September 16th from 5-7pm to learn about Conscious Discipline, the behavior initiative that we use while your child is at school.
In a world where it's easy to say, "look what you made me do," the Power of Perception reminds us that we are in charge of ourselves. By practicing composure, we can model the behaviors we want children to learn, becoming the person we want them to become. Similarly, the Power of Attention teaches us that "what you focus on you get more of." When we use assertiveness to communicate clearly and focus our attention on the behaviors we want to see, children are more likely to comply and we get more positive outcomes. Both of these tools help us to become the respectful and effective leaders that children need us to be.
