Hillcrest Elementary School

We are moving our way up! Over 3,000 books read! We have to get to 8,000 by the end of next week!!

This week's Hillcrest Space Station Happenings-March 11th! Can't wait for Spring! Don't forget about moving those clocks ahead this weekend! https://www.smore.com/kaf7h

Thanks to Mr. Anderson for coming in and talking to students about finances with the Junior Acheivement program!!

Today we had an ALICE drill during 3rd grade lunch. The students did a great job of evacuating or barricading depending on their location. Thanks to APD for being here and assisting with the drill.

Mrs. Trefil’s class is doing a March Madness Book Bracket!! How fun!!!

We are very excited for five former Hillcrest students to be heading to the Nike National Indoor Track and Field Meet this weekend in New York City! Best of luck to: Elijah Baltierra Eziekel Baltierra Luca Lebron Thomas Larson Ezgi Kurt Mrs. Hancock’s class wanted to wish some special luck to Gabe’s brother, Thomas! 🧡🖤🐾🏃🏻🏃🏽‍♀️

Love when Mystery Science has space lessons! Students learning about how different traits would change if they spent a year in space!

We love Literacy Footprints and the awesome books we get read! Students learning about white water rafting!!

For March is Reading Month, students are watching a read aloud…..FROM SPACE!!!!🚀🚀📔📕

The students did a fantastic job today with our required March tornado drill.

Tomorrow, these classes will be back in the pool!! Make sure to bring towels and suits!

Ms. Rogers’ class got to Zoom with her and her and her new baby today!!!! She was able to read them a book for March is Reading Month!

What a beautiful January day!!! Wait, it is March?!?!? Students enjoying *hopefully* one last day in the snow!!!🤞🤞❄️⛄️

Congrats to our February Star Students of the Month!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZTS1cOL8vE 2nd Grade Rogers/Kindel Henry DeLong I am happy to announce that Henry is our class's Star Student of the Month! Henry is a hard-working student who is constantly showing his ROARS by doing the right things. He is always eager to do his work and help others if asked. We are so happy to have Henry in our 2nd-grade classroom and can't wait to watch him grow! Keep up the fantastic work, Henry. Sowders Chad McConnell Chad moved into Hillcrest a month ago and has been a wonderful addition to our community. He is kind, caring, and very responsible. Chad comes every day ready to learn. He has a positive attitude that is contagious. I am so happy to have you as part of our classroom community Chad! Keep working hard! Sandro Faith Girard Congratulations to our February Student of the Month, Miss Faith Girard! Faith is a student who is constantly trying to be a role model for our classroom by following her ROARS and doing the right thing. She is a hard worker and encourages her classmates to do their best as well. She is willing to help in the classroom wherever she can. Faith is kind, polite, and respectful. Keep up the great work, Faith! Trefil Nolan Measel I am so happy to announce Nolan Measel as our Star Student of the Month. Nolan works hard every day and is always quick to help someone else. Nolan shows his roars by being kind and respectful. He keeps our classroom fun and is always making others laugh! He actively participates in discussions and activities and loves to share new ideas. Nolan is such a joy to have in class! Keep up the great work, Nolan! Trefil Aubree Gribben Aubree is a good friend to others and a student who shows Panther ROARS every day in class. Aubree works hard and is a curious learner who is always willing to share and participate in class. She is respectful, follows directions, and is quick to lend a hand when it's needed. Keep up the great work! Hancock Charleigh Tanney Congratulations to our February Student of the Month, Charleigh Tanney! Charleigh works very hard each and every day here at school. She loves to participate in conversations about what we are learning each day. Charleigh does her best in math and reading and often helps others around the classroom. Charleigh always shows her ROARS! We are so happy to have her in our classroom. Way to go, Charleigh! Vozar Emilia Ayala Congratulations to our Student of the Month, Emilia Ayala! Emilia is a wonderful student in our classroom. She is always looking for ways to help others. Emilia is a very hard worker and sets a positive example for her peers. Emilia is kind, respectful, and a great friend. We are so glad Emilia is a part of our classroom this year. Keep up the awesome work, Emilia! Sowders Armando Lerdo-Villarreal We are so happy to have Armando at Hillcrest! He has quickly demonstrated that he knows his ROARS. He is kind to others and works hard. He sets a good example for others to follow. 3rd Grade Wickes Molly Thrush It is a pleasure to announce Molly Thrush as our Star Student of the Month! Molly is a fantastic young lady who is such a great role model in our class! She is responsible in completing her classwork to the best of her ability and respectful when offering suggestions or new ideas. Molly is also incredibly kind to her peers and thoughtful of others. She can always be counted on to follow her ROARS and she sets a positive example in our classroom! Keep up the hard work, Molly! Russell Farrah Crandall Farrah is a kind person. She always follows her ROARS . She works hard at everything she does. She is helpful to others and always has a positive attitude. When things get hard for her she asks for help but always tries her hardest. We are so glad to have her as a part of our class. Faustmann Hudson Luckey I am so pleased to nominate Hudson Luckey as our classroom's Star Student of the month. Hudson is a kind young man who cares about his peers' feelings putting them first at all times. He is a responsible and conscientious student ensuring he completes his work at all times. I am so proud of all he has accomplished this year. Congratulations Hudson! Graham Noah Foland Our Star Student of the Month is Noah Foland. Noah always follows directions and works independently. He is willing to help out fellow classmates whenever they need or ask for help. He is a hard worker and has a positive attitude. He is a great role model for all students. He is always kind, respectful, and responsible. Great job Noah and congratulations! Carroll Brantley Peterson Brantley Petersen has definitely earned the honor of being the Star Student of the Month for our classroom. Brantley is definitely a role model for our classroom. He works hard at everything he does and he has a positive attitude, even when he is presented with a challenge. Brantley is always one of the first students to offer his help to both adults and other students. He is very respectful and kind to anyone he is with, both students and staff. Brantley always follows directions, works independently, and is eager to learn. He is doing amazing work in third grade! Hanson Ella Earegood Ella Earegood is our February Star Student of the Month. Ella is such an awesome girl. She works hard in class and always puts forth her best effort. Ella is kind and caring to everyone and is well-liked by all of her classmates. Ella never hesitates to help out when asked and is quick to assist when she sees the need. We are so lucky to have her as part of our class. Graham Melany Lerdo-Villarreal Melany is a very welcome addition to Hillcrest. She is a good friend and a hard worker. It has been a pleasure getting to know her, and we can't wait to see where her work ethic takes her! PE Hayden Fick (Wickes) Hayden is the February Star Student of the Month! Hayden is full of positive energy every time I see him in PE or passing in the hallway. He is very outgoing and not afraid to speak up. During PE, Hayden actively participates in the activities, is eager to learn more, and challenges himself. Way to go, Hayden! You are a Rock Star! Music Andrea Zeigler(Russell) Andrea is always following her ROARS in music class. She sets a great example for other students and is always raising her hand to volunteer or answer questions. I can always count on her to be a leader and an engaged learner! Great job, Andrea!

This week's Hillcrest Staff Spotlight shines on Ms. Paige Sowders and Mrs. Stacey Wenzel! These two ladies rock and we are so happy to have them at Hillcrest!

We had a GREAT week at Hillcrest Space Station!! Of course you would expect that with swim and March is Reading Month! Hillcrest Space Station Happenings-March 4th https://www.smore.com/01qaf

Don't forget to check in to the United Way March is Reading Month calendar and listen to some great books! Tomorrow, Mr. Nick O'Neill, DLMPS Interim Principal and Varsity Soccer Coach and his family read! Thanks Coach! https://www.uwgic.org/march?view=calendar&month=03-2022

Reminder that today is a half day for PTC. Hillcrest dismisses at 11:15 am. Thanks in advance for having transportation arranged for your students!

The Hillcrest Student Council was back at it again today serving hot chocolate! Thanks for being great leaders in our building and serving others!

First week of swim=success (and lots of smiles!!!)🏊🏻‍♀️🤿🩳🩱🏊 https://youtu.be/RMqhdT8_WXY