Friday News - June 23, 2023

 

Hillcrest Elementary School

Friday News

June 23, 2023

Dear Hillcrest Families,

It’s very quiet here at Hillcrest as I write this final issue of Hillcrest Friday News for the 2022-2023 school year.  I already miss all of our students and the wonderful energy they bring to school each day!

A few important news items:

  • If you need to reach us here at Hillcrest over the summer, please call my office directly at 413-863-7400.  Mrs. Prokowich finishes up her school year in early July, so I am your primary contact person from July 11th - August 14th. 

  • GMRSD Food Services is hosting a Summer Meals Kick-Off on Monday, June 26th from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the field between Hillcrest and Sheffield.  Please see the Food Services attachments for more information about Summer Meals. 

  • You will receive your Back to School welcome packet  in mid-August and these will contain a personal note from your child’s classroom teacher.  

  • Some dates to note:

    • Thursday, August 31st – First day of school for First Grade

    • Thursday, August 31st & Friday, September 1st – Kindergarten & Preschool Orientation

    • Wednesday, September 6th – First day of school for Kindergarten & Preschool (Half-Days on September 6th, 7th & 8th)

    • Monday, September 11th – Kindergarten & Preschool full days begin

  • Friends of Hillcrest is sponsoring a Back to School Playground Meet-Up on Sunday, August 20th. This is a fun way to meet your child’s classmates and their families and to learn about Friends of Hillcrest.  Please see the attachment for details.  

 

Wishing you a wonderful summer –

Sarah Burstein, Hillcrest Principal