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HILLCREST HAPPENINGS August 26 – August 30, 2019
WELCOME BACK!!! IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Start Time: 8:15 a.m.
Break Times: 4 minutes passing time WITHOUT minute bell
Lunch: Approx. 30 minutes
End Time: 3:00 p.m.
• Please note: No outside food or drink is allowed on campus
• Students may bring a sack lunch to school. Sack lunches must be kept in the student's
backpack until lunchtime.
• Please follow the blue pick-up and drop-off lines in the front parking lot as well as the
new south entrance and north exit. Only buses are permitted in the bus lots.
• If your child is going to be absent from school, please call the Attendance Office at
623-376-3390 as soon as possible.
• Hillcrest is a closed campus. For your child's safety, all visitors and parents are to
check in at the Front Office and we can have your student brought to the office for
you to speak with.
• Please check our website for more information or to subscribe to our Falcon Notes
e-Newsletter: http://hillcrest.dvusd.org
• Immunizations: Students will not be allowed to start school without current
immunizations. Please contact the nurse at 623-376-3310.
CROSS COUNTRY Like running! There is still time to join the Cross Country team. Practices are every morning at
6:30am. Come dressed and ready for workout. Meet in the wrestling room. Be sure to have your
physical and concussion packet turned in to Coach M, Coach Kenobbie, or Coach Meyers to
participate.
STUDENT COUNCIL MEETING Any student interested in participating in our Student Council this year can attend an
introductory meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27th after school in Mrs. Christensen’s room 608.
Student Council is open to ALL students willing to lead by example and have their voices heard.
Both elected and non-elected positions are available. Come check it out, and make a difference.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES Students are NOT to use their personal cell phones or other electronic devices WHILE IN
CLASS unless specifically directed by the teacher for instructional purposes. All electronic
devices, including cell phones, iPods, ear buds, etc. MAY BE used during lunches and
passing time, as well as before and after school. The use of cell phones in the classroom
without teacher permission at any time will be considered a disruption to the learning
environment and will follow the progressive discipline steps.
Hillcrest Middle School Fall Box Tops Challenge
(August 26th - October 11th)
Each Box Top earns Hillcrest $0.10
There is now a free digital app that can be downloaded to your smart device which allows
you to submit your Box Tops electronically. Visit www.btfe.com for info and register with
Hillcrest Middle School.
Digital Box Tops must be scanned/submitted within two weeks of purchase date
We can earn twice as much this year by submitting digital receipts AND submitting
traditional Box Tops labels!
Over 200 products carry Box Tops labels including apparel, food, paper products and
produce
Visit www.btfe.com for a complete list of items, coupons, and special offers
Make sure Box Tops are clean cut, not expired, or torn
Ask family and friends to help save Box Tops and scan receipts
Collect Box Tops in an envelope or baggy. PTSA will collect Box Tops on campus by the Cafeteria from 7:55 to 8:10 am October 7th
through October 11th
Box Tops can also be turned into the Box Tops BOX in the
office at any time
Results will be announced Thursday, October 31st
Questions? Contact Monica at
[email protected] subject line: BTFE
Community Education Classes
Hillcrest Fall Community Ed classes are now open for registration. You can pick a brochure in
the Counseling Center. Please talk to your teachers if you have any questions. Hurry and sign up
today before the classes fill up.
Creative Writing – Mrs. Barnes First Lego League – Mrs, Fernando & Mr. Meyers
Jazz Band – Mr. Bucher Makerspace Club – Mrs. Fernando & Mr. Meyers
Rubik’s Cube – Mrs. Biller Sewing – Mrs. Kenobbie
FX Make-up – Mrs. Beaubien Teen Improv – Mrs. Beaubien
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY
Dear Hillcrest Parents and Guardians,
This is a reminder that on Friday, August 30 school will end 90 minutes earlier than our usual end time. That early release time will be 1:30 pm for Hillcrest Middle School. Lunch will be served.
Education is a field that continues to change rapidly, and we are dedicated to ensuring that our staff are able to fulfill their commitment of meeting the challenges of today’s educational environment. Supporting this commitment includes providing the time for staff to work in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) each week, at a regularly scheduled time, to collect, review and utilize student data to more effectively serve our students’ academic and behavioral needs.
We are looking forward to collaborating and looking at pre-assessment data to create goals for student learning.
Thank you! Matt Hreha- Principal Colleen Weeks- Assistant Principal
FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE Nurse: Kristin Langdon
Contact: [email protected]
Any student with excessive medical needs can apply for Medical Exemptions and Exclusions or
Homebound status if it's causing an excessive attendance issue. Forms for the student's
physician to complete are available from the nurse, or email her to request the form(s) at:
* Prior to obtaining the form, please speak with Mrs. Linda Lowe at Hillcrest Middle School's
front office about DVUSD's attendance criteria.
Student(s) must apply for this every school year and the final decision is made by staff at
DVUSD.
*DVUSD's new medication policy – A Doctor’s Medication Authorization Form and Parent
Medication Form can be found on the school’s website for your reference. These are new
documents.
HMS PTSA President: Lue Kness-Zavos
Contact: [email protected]
We are excited to kick off the new school year! We have fun activities for the kids to enjoy!!
Look for the PTSA membership form and T-shirt swag order form in your back to school
packets coming home. Send in your order with a check made out to Hillcrest PTSA to the office
and we will fill it for you!!
Thank you for your continued support! We couldn't do it without you!
HMS COMMUNITY OUTREACH Publicity Coordinators: Denise Parrino and Melina Mylan
Contact: [email protected]. or [email protected]
Welcome back! Our publicity committee has hit the ground running in support of Hillcrest
Middle School and education. We work together all year long to find ways to connect to our
community. We have many opportunities for you to offer your support through partnerships,
advertising, and the donation of supplies or even cash. Please contact Denise Parrino or Melina
Mylan with any questions or to see how you can join in to connect our community with education.
JUST ONE MOMENT OF YOUR TIME . . . We all want our students to have the best
opportunities possible, so this is a great way to jump in and help out, simply by grocery shopping.
We would really appreciate each and every one of you taking the few minutes it takes to sign up.
Please share with other friends and family members to really incorporate our community. It is a
brief and rather straightforward process that can make such a huge difference in the lives of
our 1000+ students.
Please follow the instructions to join Fry’s in their support of Hillcrest Middle School!
PLEASE NOTE: Before you can link your Fry’s V.I.P card to an organization, you must
have an email address.
STEP 1: Creating an Online Fry’s Account
**NOTE: If you already have an online Fry’s account, skip to #2
*Go to www.FrysCommunityRewards.com
*Select ‘Create an Account’.
*Under Sign-In information, enter your email and create a password. (Write down your email &
password—will need it in step 2)
*Select ‘Use Card Number’.
*Enter your Fry’s V.I.P Card Number, last name and postal code.
*Under ‘Select Your Preferred Store’ enter your postal code.
*Select ‘Find Stores’.
*Choose your store then select ‘Create Account’.
*You will then be prompted to check your email for a confirmation email.
Click the hyperlink in your email to finish creating your Online Fry’s Account.
*Continue to step #2 to register for the Fry’s Community Rewards Program of your choice.
STEP 2: Register for the Fry’s Community Rewards Program
*Go to www.FrysCommunityRewards.com
*Select ‘Sign-In’.
*Enter your email and password then select ‘sign in’. (This will be the email and password you
created in step 1)
*Select ‘My Account then select ‘Account Settings’ from drop down menu.
*Click ‘edit’ under Community Rewards. If prompted, enter personal information.
*Under Find Your Organization: Enter Hillcrest Middle School or the school code 80398
*Under Select Your Organization: Select box next to your organization
*Then select ‘save changes’.
*If you have registered correctly, you should now see your organization information listed
under ‘Community Rewards’ on your Account Summary page.
FALCON ATHLETICS Hillcrest Athletic Coordinator: Courtney Biller
Contact: [email protected]
Hillcrest’s 7th grade athletics are a member of the North Valley Middle Level conference. 8th grade
athletics are a member of the Deer Valley K8 Conference.
The sports offered at Hillcrest are as follows:
Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports
Volleyball (B/G) Basketball (B/G) Baseball
Cross Country * Wrestling * Softball
Spirit line Track*
*No Cut (Participation may be limited)
2019-2020 Approved Athletic Fees
7th/8th grade athlete: $60 per sport ($120 maximum per athlete)
Family: $300 maximum per family/household*
*A family or family household is defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical
purposes as “a householder and one or more other people related to the householder by birth,
marriage, or adoption.”
2019-2020 Middle School Athletic Event Admission Prices Adults…..$3.00
All DVUSD students with school ID…………FREE
Family Pass (10 Punches)…..$30.00
CAFETERIA Cafeteria Manager: Renee Flagler
Contact: [email protected]
Welcome Falcons,
As manager of your cafeteria I’d like to give you a few tips on how the cafeteria works. It is
important to be prepared by knowing what is being offered each day by picking up a menu here
in the cafeteria or the front office. You can even go on the Hillcrest website to see what is
being served for the month. Being prepared helps us to serve you faster. There is also a menu
board on the wall as you approach the serving line.
We encourage you to take advantage of the salad bar too. If you buy a lunch whether you are
paid, Free or reduced lunch, you are entitled to a trip to the salad bar and fill up your plate with
fresh fruits and vegetables and salad.
In addition to the entrée, sandwich and Grab n’ go box, we offer a Monthly feature. This month
it is a Cheese quesadilla with salsa or half turkey ham sandwich and salad. We will feature two
different items each month.
Don’t forget we also serve breakfast in the morning, so if you oversleep or are in a rush and
can’t eat at home come join us just before eight in the morning and choose one of the five items
we offer each day.
Last but not least. Each Friday we offer pizza except on Half days. Sardella’s will be one week
then the deep dish cheese the week after that. Oh and don’t forget you always have to choose a
fruit or vegetable or both if you’d like.
THROWING FOOD FOR ANY REASON IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AND WILL
RESULT IN A DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCE.
HILLCREST CLUBS & COMMUNITY SCHOOLS STUDENT COUNCIL
Sponsor: [email protected]
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY (NJHS)
Sponsor: [email protected]
PENTATHLON CLUB
Sponsors: [email protected] & [email protected]
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA)
Sponsor: [email protected]
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Sponsor: [email protected]
Be Kind Quote of the Week
THE BE KIND PLEDGE OF THE MONTH IS
BE RESPECTFUL!!!! THE BE KIND PEOPLE PROJECT
We are partnering with The Be Kind People Project for our Character Education.
Check out The Be Kind People Project's website at: www.thebekindpeopleproject.org
Your support brings character education, fun, exercise and encouragement to our
Students and our school.
HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK:
MONDAY, August 26
TUESDAY, August 27 Governing Board Meeting @ 7 pm
Student Council Meeting in room 608
WEDNESDAY, August 28
Rita’s Ice @ all lunches for $3.00
THURSDAY, August 29
FRIDAY, August 30 Early Release @ 1:30
Have an amazing week!
We are . . .
FALCONS!
