In Mrs. Lohman's 5th grade class, students embarked on an educational journey that highlighted the significant role quilting has played in Black History. Each student researched an important historical figure then together they"stitched" a quilt. #HappyBlackHistoryMonth
A huge shoutout to our amazing Hillcrest Elementary Administrators and office staff for flipping pancakes and spreading smiles across the staff today. "Happy Pancake Day!
What can we accomplish when we synergize? Ms. Kaczynski's 3rd grade math students worked in teams to find the perimeter of objects in their classroom using nonstandard tools for measurement. They used pencils, whiteboards, books, markers, and even garbage cans!
Ms. Ludwig's 5th grade class created collages for Black History Month. Students included a short biographical blurb and researched quotes and other descriptions to add to this mixed media project.
Today was a special day in ABSS as we celebrated the 💯 day of school.
To mark the occasion, Hillcrest Elementary School hosted their "100 Days, 100 Dads" event, inviting dads, grandpas, uncles, and other father figures from the #ABSSCommunity to have lunch with our students. And show up they did - with over 400 guests signed up, the cafeteria was "buzzing" 🐝 during all the grade-level lunch times!
There was an outpouring of support to make this day memorable for our kids. The timing couldn't have been better either, coming right after Valentine's Day and Hillcrest's Valentine's Dance last night. 💕
Special thanks to our student leaders who welcomed all the guests and directed traffic through the packed hallways. It was heartwarming to see so many community members take time out of their day to eat with our students. The smiles and hugs were plentiful. Thank you for showing up for our kids! 🙌
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow at our 100 Days, 100 Dads Event! Don't forget to check the attached lunch schedule. See you there!
Reminder: Our Valentine's Dance for 3rd to 5th graders will take place tomorrow night, Thursday, February 15th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
Yesterday was all about self-love and positivity at Hillcrest! Our student lighthouse team started by watching a powerful video on popping negative talk, followed by crafting our Positive Self-Talk pages. It's a reminder we all need! And to seal the day with self-love, we wrote Valentines to ourselves, spreading love from within.
Feeling so grateful for the Hillcrest PTO's thoughtful treats today! From snacks to sanitizer, you've truly sweetened our day! #ThankYou #PTOPower"
We're thrilled to announce our annual Valentine's Dance scheduled for Thursday, February 15th, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. This event is free for all 3rd - 5th Grade Hillcrest Students. Please ensure permission slips are turned in by February 14th.
Last week Ms. Irby's and Mrs Allred's classes learned about procedural texts! On Friday, they put their knowledge to the test by reading a recipe and following the steps to make ice cream! Great Job Guys!!
Mark your calendars for a special occasion – Awards Day on Friday, January 26, 2024. You will be personally notified by your child's teacher if they are receiving an award.
Mark your calendars for our highly-anticipated '100 Days, 100 Dads' Celebration on Friday, February 16, 2024. More exciting details coming your way soon!
Great news! Pre-kindergarten applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now available! For information, locations, and application links, please visit our website: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/pre-kindergarten
Reminder: Tonight is our Hillcrest Skate Night from 6pm - 8pm.
Cost is $5 cash at the door.
Tomorrow is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will see you on Tuesday at 8am! Enjoy your holiday!
Taking a moment to express our gratitude to Officer Isley, our school resource officer, for the invaluable contributions to the well-being of Hillcrest students and staff. Thank you for all you do!
At the Student Lighthouse meeting, students watched a video about what characteristics a great leader has. They then created snowflakes and put the characteristics on the snowflakes. #HillcrestLeads #LeaderInMe
Hillcrest Skate Night FUNdraiser!
Tuesday, January 16th from 6pm - 8pm
$5 - Cash Only
Save the Date! 🗓️ Join us for a fun and informative evening at the last Family University of the year, January 29th at Cummings High School! 🌟 A light dinner will be provided at no cost to families before you choose from many useful sessions on topics like registering for high school courses, career and technical education opportunities, and elementary reading and math strategies. Several sessions will also be available in Spanish (Algunas sesiones también estarán disponibles en español.) Childcare will be available for children from Pre-K to 5th grade, so the whole family can participate. The Family University is a great chance to get helpful information while connecting with other families and teachers. We hope to see you there - don't miss this valuable opportunity to support your student's growth and education!
