
Happy May Day from a few of Ms. Skiles 1st graders! 🌺


Coming up with words to describe our pride in Mrs. Torres is a hard task because I am not sure there are words to adequately describe how we feel! There are words to describe her perseverance, her growth mindset, her connection with kids (and their families!), her willingness to think outside the box, the way she implements researched based practices, etc. Litzy is rocking it in all areas of the job. Mrs. Torres' puts her kids first in everything she does and because of this, her students are soaring! The students that are in the care of Mrs. Torres are going to be lifelong learners and successful members of society. We are proud of you, Litzy! Keep up the good work and always, always do what is best for kids!



Today and tomorrow left for our Octeen fundraiser. Go get a Hillcrest Buzz today!!


Friday we had some fun with special visitors at Hillcrest!
🎸Mr. Ebener rocked out a concert for our 2nd Graders!
📕Abbey Breckling came from Chicago to read the first book in her series Charlie's Anatomical Adventures! The Heart to 3rd and 4th graders.
"Through the adventures of “Charlie” (a relatable, curious character), children are introduced to various body systems, organs, and functions in a way that’s fun, imaginative, and age-appropriate." You can order here! https://charliesanatomicaladventures.com/cart/
📖Ms. Catalina from East Moline Public Library did storytime in English and Spanish to the Kindergarten and 1st Graders!











Our Culver’s Night was a success! Culver’s donated $530 your Hillcrest PTO today. Thank you to Culver’s and our community for supporting our Hornets!


A reminder that Kindergarten Round-Up is quickly approaching for families with students entering Kindergarten in the fall.


Please join us TOMORROW, April 22nd, at the assigned times per grade level. We will be celebrating Earth Day together!


Don't miss out, order now! Yearbook orders are due TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 22nd.
Order here: https://web.treering.com/create-account/1016728684764048

Did you get your Hillcrest Buzz drink yet? Our fundraiser runs through the end of this month.



REMINDER: There is no school tomorrow, Friday, April 18th.


Don't miss out, order now! Yearbook orders are due by 4-22-25.
Order here: https://web.treering.com/create-account/1016728684764048

Please join us on April 22nd at the assigned times per grade level. We will be celebrating Earth Day together!



EMSD Board of Education Meeting: Monday, April 14 - 6:00 pm @ the Administration Building
Agenda: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1527/EMSD_37/5531518/BOE_Meeting_-_April_14__2025-_Agenda.pdf

We had guest readers at breakfast this week. Students got to sit at a table, enjoy their breakfast, and listen to a good book. Thank you to our staff members Mrs. Declerck, Ms. Nelson, Mr. Ebener, and Mrs. Shemek for bringing books to life this week.






Did you get your Hillcrest Buzz drink yet? This fundraiser goes throughout the month of April.


Do not forget to order a yearbook!
Order here: https://web.treering.com/create-account/1016728684764048


We hope to see you tomorrow at the Silvis Culvers!!



Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 9th, is an early dismissal day. Glenview will dismiss at 10:55 am, all elementary schools will dismiss at 11:30 am.


April District Newsletter
https://secure.smore.com/n/bj08w-april-2025-emsd-newsletter

Our Hillcrest Hornets had a "Reading Recess" today thanks to Ms. Blair. It was a big hit! There will be more to come... 🤓 📚 🐝









