American Education Week is an annual, nationwide celebration honoring the enormous team of people who work in our nation’s public schools, everyone from the bus drivers and classroom teachers to the cafeteria workers and administrative staff, plus countless others. Each grade will have a specific day that parents and caregivers can visit their students’ classroom: Pre-K:… Read More »
On your marks…get set…GO! Field Day 2022 is on its way, and we need your help to make it extra special. Mrs. Walker and Mr. Weymont REALLY need empty 2-liter bottles and cereal boxes, but the complete list of supplies required to give Hedgies a Field Day to remember is here. And if you’d like… Read More »
This Earth Day, the Hillcrest PTA will collaborate with the Hillcrest Environmental Club to host an afternoon event that will give families a chance to get involved…and maybe get a little dirty! From 4-6 pm on Friday, April 22, Hedgies and their families are welcome to join us near the Kindergarten playground for Earth-friendly service… Read More »
Beginning this Wednesday, Hillcrest administrators will be available online on the 15th of every month from 5:30-6:00 pm (see below for exceptions). Login into Google Meet with the code HillcrestAdmin to ask questions or broach concerns. If you’re unable to join these sessions, our Administration is always accessible. Email Principal Maria Ramos or Assistant Principals… Read More »
Ms. Ramos, Hillcrest’s Acting Principal, is hosting two meetings on Wednesday, May 19. The first meeting will take place from 9:00-9:30 a.m. and the second from 6:00-6:30 p.m., via Google Meet. These will be informal question-and-answer sessions for families. Anyone interested in joining should log in with the Meet code Ramoschat2021.
Earth Day is this Thursday, April 22nd, and BCPS has organized a Virtual Earth Day event for schools to get involved. The Green 60 is a contest where students to submit videos or pictures of activities they participated in that promote caring for the Earth, and their school will be awarded points based on those submissions. To… Read More »
We are still short volunteers for our Fifth Grade Field Day on June 5th. If you have not signed up to volunteer, WE NEED YOU! Please contact Ms. Myers directly at tmyers2@bcps.org. We would love grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings over 18 years of age, etc. Join our fun. We have 3 time slots available: morning, afternoon,… Read More »
Attention all 5th Grade Parents and Caregivers! The Hillcrest Elementary 5th grade dance is this Friday, May 17th from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Hillcrest Cafeteria. Check in will begin at 6:45 PM and you must sign your child out no later than 9:15PM. An adult must sign in each child and leave a… Read More »
Teacher Appreciation Week 2019 is arriving soon (5/6-10) and we need your help to show our 83 member strong staff our gratitude. Please sign up to adopt a staff member (or two)! Details: During TAW, you decide how to show your appreciation for your adopted staff member. Some examples: student artwork, cards, school supplies, yummy… Read More »
Nov. 16: Grandparents Day + International Night Nov. 19: Gobble Gobble Go Dec. 21: Ugly Sweater Day Jan. 16: PTA meeting Jan. 24: Crazy hat, crazy hair day Feb. 3: Throwback Thursday (wear clothes from your favorite decade) Feb. 20: PTA meeting March 2: Hedigepalooza March 28: O’s opening day (wear your Orioles fan clothes)… Read More »
