Friday News - September 8, 2023

Hillcrest Elementary School

Friday News

September 8, 2023

 

Hillcrest Updates

  • School Picture Day is Tuesday, September 12th.  Picture order forms were sent home in your child’s blue folder earlier this week.  If you are ordering school pictures, please return your completed form & payment by Tuesday morning. If you need an extra form, please call the school office at 863-9526.

  • We will be hosting our annual Hillcrest Open House on Thursday, September 28th. At this evening event, your Hillcrest student will introduce you to their teachers, show you around their classroom and proudly share their favorite activities and their schoolwork. 

  • Kindergarten and first grade students are welcome to arrive at school at 8:15 in order to enjoy school breakfast before the school day begins at 8:30.  If your kindergarten or first grade child is not planning to eat school breakfast, they should arrive at school at 8:30.  Grab & Go breakfast is also available after the start of the school day.  

  • Breakfast for preschool students takes place after the start of the school day, around 8:40.  

Community News

  • The Carnegie Library is hosting a Back to School Bash this Saturday, September 9th at 11:00. Please click here for details.

  • The Turners Falls High School Theater Booster is collecting used sneakers as a fundraiser.  If you would like to donate to this cause, you may drop your sneakers off in the collection bin in our main entryway. Your old sneakers will be recycled into playground turf. 

Important Dates

  • Tuesday, September 12th - School Picture Day

  • Wednesday, September 20th - Early Release Day

  • Thursday, September 28th - Hillcrest Open House

  • Friday, September 29th - All School Meeting @ 9:00