News From Across GMRSD
24 May 2019
Hillcrest School Newsletter
May 2019
Dear Hillcrest Families,
This is the time of year when we are focused on maintaining a careful balance of keeping our students connected to the routines of the current school year while helping them prepare for their upcoming transitions. Keeping up with familiar schedules and routines is essential to school success all year long! While we are sprinkling in special events like field trips and celebrations, we continue to focus on building academic skills and promoting social and emotional learning.
Here are some important...
23 May 2019
Just in time for summer, we have Gill Elementary t-shirts and hoodies for sale! Represent at the beach, skate park or on a chilly morning jog and let your Gill School pride carry through the summer! Get yours here!
http://stores.inksoft.com/gill_elementary_school/shop/home
17 May 2019
Hillcrest Elementary School
Friday News
May 17, 2019
Dear Hillcrest Families,
It was such a treat to recognize our Hillcrest volunteers at All School Meeting today! We are grateful to the many volunteers who contribute to our school community. We are lucky to have parent volunteers who help out with classroom activities, donate classroom supplies, and help to organize and staff special events like Read Across Hillcrest and the Hillcrest Story Walk. Volunteers who are part of Friends of Hillcrest, the Hillcrest Playground Committee, and the Hillcrest...
16 May 2019
Third grade will complete Math MCAS tomorrow morning and then all students in grades 3-5 will have completed ELA and Math. 5th grade has Science MCAS next Tuesday and Wednesday.
There is an All School Meeting on May 17 in our auditorium starting at 2:15. Families are welcome to attend.
Our facilities manager, Heath Cummings, is asking that I share two employment opportunities with you. We have one position to be an on-call custodian to cover vacations or sick days in the evenings. The other is a part time grounds assistant for 3 hours per day April-...
10 May 2019
Hillcrest Elementary School
Friday News
May 10, 2019
Dear Hillcrest Families,
As we approach the end of the school year, our Hillcrest students and staff like to honor the many wonderful volunteers who support our school community. Next Friday, May 17th, at our All School Meeting, we will recognize this year’s Hillcrest volunteers. From high school students and Hillcrest parents to former Hillcrest teachers and generous community groups, we are so lucky to have a very generous group of volunteers. As always, we welcome everyone to...
10 May 2019
Thank you to the PTO and all of the parents who worked to make Teacher Appreciation Week so special for staff here at Gill Elementary. We always feel the love from the community, but it was especially strong this week. We appreciate you all as well!
A huge thanks to Chris Polatin and Colleen Sculley for planning and conducting the vernal pool exploration this week. It’s amazing what we can find in our own backyard.
It’s beginning to get warmer outside. Please make sure to send water bottles with your kids. Having them cuts down on the dixie cup waste that we produce, as well as the...