Special thanks to Glen Raven Inc.! Your support has been incredible, and we truly appreciate your commitment and generosity. Thank you for making a difference at Hillcrest Elementary!
Don't forget that Tomorrow is Spring Picture Day!
Save the Date!
Join us for our annual Cuisine with Queens event on May 17th! This special day is dedicated to celebrating the incredible women in our students' lives.
Stay tuned for more details. You won't want to miss it!
Our brilliant 5th graders just wrapped up an exciting adventure into the world of ecosystems! Diving into the roles of various species, they learned all about competition and survival with the help of colorful Froot Loops!
Join us at Hillcrest Elementary for Curriculum Night on Tuesday, April 23rd at 5:30 PM.
💙 Together in Blue 💙 This Autism Awareness Month, we stand united in support and celebration of the beautiful diversity of our students. #AutismAwareness
Spring Picture Day is Friday, April 19th!
📣 Spread the word: the ABSS Job Fair is this Saturday, April 13th, at Highland Elementary! it will open at 9 AM and go until 12PM. We are excited to welcome anyone looking to start a new career in ABSS. Many positions are available. Schools will have tables set up and our talented staff is available to greet you and answer your questions. See you there!
📚✨Our Media Specialists totally deserve a shoutout on National Library Workers Day! Sure, they'll help you find the perfect book, but they also collaborate with teachers, model tech skills, and think outside the box to engage inquiring minds. From cozy story nooks to cutting-edge resources, they maintain an incredible space just brimming with opportunities to learn and grow. Thanks for all you do! 🙌 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
🌟Teacher of the Year Finalist Feature: Grayson Coleman from Hillcrest Elementary School
Ms. Coleman embodies the qualities of an outstanding educator. She approaches teaching with passion, dedicating herself fully to serving her students and colleagues each day. Her focus is on nurturing the whole child and providing a supportive learning environment.
In these photos, we see Ms. Coleman working closely with her students, guiding them to identify characters, themes, settings, and story elements. She knows how to keep them engaged and support them every step of the way.
#StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Happy Spring Break to all our amazing students! Enjoy this well-deserved break and recharge your batteries. We're excited to welcome you back on Monday, April 8th, refreshed and ready to tackle the rest of the school year. Stay safe and have fun!
Congratulations to our 4th graders for surpassing their March Madness goal by reading and passing over 300 Achieve 3000 articles! A special round of applause for Ms. Cheek's Chiefs, leading the grade with the most articles passed. You've all shown great dedication and enthusiasm for reading. Well done!
Yesterday was our School-Wide Leadership Binder Sharing Session! Classes teamed up to showcase their academic achievements, celebrate milestones, and share their leadership aspirations. It was a beautiful moment of learning, growth, and community.
Today marks World Down Syndrome Day, a day of great significance and joy for us as we celebrate two incredible students in our community. With their radiant smiles, keen intelligence, and delightful sense of humor, they brighten every day for us. It's a privilege to work with them and witness their amazing journeys. Let's cherish and support their unique contributions, today and every day. Happy World Down Syndrome Day!
🌟Job seekers, mark your calendars - our 2024 Job Fair is one month away! We are hiring for many positions, both certified and classified. Come find your next opportunity with us! Please share with anyone you know who may be interested.
📍 Highland Elementary
⏰ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
🗓️ April 13th, 2024
#StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Our Hillcrest Spirit Store is NOW OPEN! But hurry, the store closes on March 15th!
Visit our Spirit Store using this link https://grahamsport.chipply.com/HillcrestElementary/
🏆 Congratulations to our exceptional 2024 Teacher of the Year Finalists - Grayson Coleman from Hillcrest Elementary, Cassie Dodson from Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary, Chanel Jones from Broadview Middle, Linda Gruener from Highland Elementary, and Kristin Adams from Eastern Alamance High School!
🌟These dedicated educators have demonstrated outstanding commitment to their students and a passion for teaching that goes above and beyond.
🍎 We will announce our district winner in April. Until then, join us in celebrating these remarkable teachers!
Next Week is READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK!
Monday, March 4
Wear your favorite hat!
Tuesday, March 5
No School!
Wednesday, March 6
Wear a shirt with words!
Thursday, March 7
Wear Green
Friday, March 8
Pajama Day
We are thrilled to congratulate our 2024 Classified Employees of the Year! 🌟These dedicated staff members take on diverse and critical roles that provide vital support for the education of our students. We deeply appreciate their hard work. Congratulations!
✨ Kindergarten Enrollment links in English and Spanish are now on our website! We have instructions, videos, a checklist, and other resources. If your child will turn 5 before August 31, 2024, they are eligible to enroll in ABSS Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 academic year.
https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/kindergarten-program
✅ Want to register in person? Come out to our Registration Fair on March 9th at Holly Hill Mall, 9 AM to Noon. Staff will be available to answer all your questions!
