Tomorrow, remember to bring your best smile!
It is picture day.
Picture Day is Coming!
September 15
Picture Packets will be going home with your students Wednesday or Thursday
Smile Big!!
Welcome to Hillcrest.
Letters were mailed out last week, if you didn't receive one, stop by the office on Monday and we will let you know who your teacher is.
OPEN HOUSE - August 22nd - 8:00-11:30 am and 12:30-3:00 pm
We will start with an Open House on August 22nd. Children need to be accompanied by a parent or adult. Children will not stay at the school on this day. Teachers will gather important information about your child, such as how they will be going home each day. Teachers will also give information to parents regarding classroom activities and expectations. We hope this Open House day helps everyone prepare for a safe and happy first day of school!
FIRST REGULAR DAY OF SCHOOL - August 23rd - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Friday No School
HILLCREST TITLE I SCHOOL INFORMATIONAL PARENT MEETING
Parents are invited to attend an informational meeting at 2:00 pm on August 22nd in the Hillcrest Media Center. We will go over our school Title I required information including our Title I status, parental Involvement and input opportunities and funding allocations.
LUNCH FEES
All families will receive free breakfasts for their student(s). Free and reduced lunch forms will be available at Open House. Forms must be filled out and turned in to qualify for free or reduced lunches for your child(ren). For the 2022-2023 school year lunch prices will be $2.85 if you do not qualify for the free or reduced lunches.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON!
Parents, The AF school district will provide the school supplies your children need for school. You will need to provide a backpack. School lunch will only be be free for those who qualify this year. Breakfast is free for everyone. Free lunch forms will be sent home the first day of school. Lunch prices will be: Hillcrest - $2.85, JRSE - $2.85, WTMS - $2.95, AFHS - $3.05 and Academy - $3:05
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY
New Student REGISTRATION
2022-2023
Registration for new students entering Hillcrest Elementary School, American Falls, grades K-2 will be conducted Monday, August 8th through Wednesday, August 10th during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Parents need to bring a birth certificate, immunization records and proof of residency. If students completed the 2020-2021 school year at Hillcrest they do not need to register. If kindergarten students need to complete their registration with birth certificates, updated immunizations and proof of address, please come in these days also.
Hillcrest will be holding an open house “meet and greet” your child’s teacher on Monday, August 22nd. Letters will be mailed to parents after August 15th detailing the day schedule and each student's teacher. If you have any questions, please call the school office at 226-2391 beginning Monday, August 10th.
Kindergarten program at Hillcrest was SUPER cute! Good work kindergarteners - you are STARS!!
1st Grade DI Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Our incoming fall kindergarten class created their first Hillcrest poster tonight at orientation! We welcome them to Hillcrest!!
Coming Soon to Hillcrest!! Mark you calendars. See you soon.
Preschool Roundup If you have a child ages 3 or 4, this event is for you. FREE Dinner and Activites and learn about preschool opportunites for your child. It will be held in the J.R. Simplot Elementary Gym. Friday April 22nd starting at 6:00 PM
Congratulations to our IStation Most Improved for the Month. A big cheer out to Fabian, Brianna, George, Zendaya, Christopher and Savanna! Also cheers to all Hillcrest students who are reading like pros! We are so proud of them!!
Don't forget! This is today!! See you soon.
All parents are welcome to come and get involved and help our students. Parents of students who will be entering Kindergarten next fall are invited as well.
SMILE!!
Tomorrow - Thursday April 7th.
Class pictures will also be taken and can be ordered.
Picture packets have beens sent home and we have more in the office if you need them, or you can order online at www.bellphoto.com with the school code HILLCRESTES38121
Congratulations to our Lions Club Essay Winners.
Read Talk Play’s Around the World Family Night will be Thursday, March 31st from 6-7:30pm at the JRSE Gym. Free activities, treats & books! Come & enjoy a fun family night learning about different countries around the world.
SMILE!!
Spring Portraits are coming soon!
Thursday April 7th.
Class pictures will also be taken and can be ordered.
All students should have received a picture packet this week. We have more in the office if you need them, or you can order online at www.bellphoto.com with the school code HILLCRESTES38121
Add this to your calendar.
All parents are welcome to come and get involved and help our students. Parents of students who will be entering Kindergarten next fall are invited as well. Hope to see you all soon!
Dual Immersion Program
Mandatory Parent Meeting
American Falls High School
March 16, 2022
5:30 PM
High School Fine Arts Center
If you are a parent of an incoming Kindergarten student and are interested in participating in our dual immersion program. You need to attend this meeting. The meeting is mandatory to be entered into the lottery of students who will be able to participate.
Our Favorite books by Dr. Seuss. Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss.
March 1, 2022
Dear Parents and Friends of Hillcrest Elementary:
In preparation for the 2022-23 school year, we are beginning the process of developing class list drafts. The professional staff and I put a lot of time and care into developing these assignments. We approach it collectively and with an understanding of the many strengths, needs, human interactions, etcetera that are unique to each of our students.
A systematic process is used to generate class lists. The framework for the placement process is outlined below:
Collaborative teacher teams develop initial recommendations which are based upon balancing academic needs, social/emotional development, gender, parent input, personality dynamics and scheduling requirements.
The above factors are used to generate the first draft of class lists.
Lists are then reviewed by the school counselor, behavioral coach, special program teachers and myself.
Feedback is then shared with collaborative grade level teams. Teachers again review the list and analyze any changes or modifications.
A final class placement list is developed.
Our overall objective is to create classes that are balanced and to ensure the best possible school experience for your child(ren). In order to maintain the integrity and goals of this process, once the final placement is completed and reviewed changes are rarely made.
We welcome you in this process. If desired, we encourage you to provide us with input that would assist us with placing your child for the next school year. A parental Input form is available in the office and provides us with valuable insight for student placement. If input forms are received on time, parental input/requests will be taken into consideration along with other critical factors. We cannot always honor parent requests. If desired, please complete a Parental Input Form, available in the office, and return to the Hillcrest office by April 1st, 2022.
Should you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this process, please contact me at tinaf@sd381.k12.id.us or 208-226-2391.
Respectfully,
Tina Fehringer
Principal
