Daily Announcements

*Reminder to all Parents and Students:


Hillcrest Library Books are due by Friday, June 14th
Please bring back your books at your earliest convenience

Thank you!

All Hillcrest Instruments should be returned to Mrs. Lester at Hillcrest,
no later than Wednesday, June 12th.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Hillcrest Spirit Week! 
Week of June 10th

Monday: Western Day!

Yee-haw!  Dress like a Cowboy or Cowgirl! (No lasso’s or weapons!)

Tuesday: Superhero Day!

Dress like your favorite superhero!

Wednesday: Throwback Day!

Dress from another era!  Will you be from the 60’s? 80’s?

Thursday: Occupation Day!

Dress up for the profession you would someday like to have!

Fourth Grade Field Day!

4th Grade should wear their class color and sneakers! Bring a water bottle!


Friday: Hawaiian Day!

Dress as though you are going to a luau! 

Fifth Grade Field Day! 

5th Grade should wear their class color and sneakers! Bring a water bottle!

Field Day rain dates are Monday June 17th and Tuesday June 18th



NYS Testing Schedule for Hillcrest Elementary School

Assessment Type

Session

Day of Assessment

Grade 4 &5  NY State ELA (English Language Arts)

Session 1

Tuesday, April 16

Grade 4 &5 ELA NY State (English Language Arts)

Session 2

Wednesday, April 17

Grade 4 &5 ELA NY State (English Language Arts)

Session 3

Thursday, April 18

Grade 4 & 5 NYSESLAT (For English as a Second Language Selected Students)

Ongoing

Wednesday, April 17 – Friday, May 17th

Grade 4 & 5 NYS Mathematics Assessment

Session 1

Wednesday, April 24

Grade 4 & 5 NYS Mathematics Assessment

Session 2

Thursday, April 25

Grade 4 & 5 NYS Mathematics Assessment

Session 3

Friday, April 26

Grade 4 NY State Science Performance Assessment

Ongoing

Wednesday, May 22 – Friday, May 31

Grade 4 NY State Science Written Assessment

Session 1

Monday, June 3

 

Exámenes

Sesión

Fecha

Examen de lenguaje de inglés

(English Language Arts)

4to y 5to grado NY State ELA

 

Sesión 1

 

Martes, abril 16

Examen de lenguaje de inglés

(English Language Arts)

4to y 5to grado NY State ELA

Sesión 2

 

Miércoles, abril 17

Examen de lenguaje de inglés

(English Language Arts)

4to y 5to grado NY State ELA

 

Sesión 3

 

Jueves, abril 18

Examen para estudiantes de ingles como segundo idioma para estudiantes seleccionados.

Grade 4 & 5 NYSESLAT

 

Continuo

 

 Miércoles 17 de abril hasta viernes 17 de mayo

 

Matemáticas  4to y 5to grado

Sesión 1

Miercoles 24 de abril

Matemáticas  4to y 5to grado

Sesión 2

Jueves  25 de abril

Matemáticas  4to y 5to grado

Sesión 3

Viernes 26 de abril

Ejecución de Ciencias 4to grado

 

Continuo

Miércoles 22 de mayo hasta viernes 31 de mayo

Examen de escritura de Ciencias 4to grado

 

Sesión 1

Lunes 3 de junio


GIRL SCOUT LUNCHTIME PROGRAM

Girl Scout  lunchtime programs will be offered again this school year!  The girls participate in enjoyable activities that are designed to help them develop friendships, enhance self-esteem and learn team building skills.  A flyer will be sent via backpack mail at some point during the school year to invite your daughter to join a five week session that will be presented and funded by Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc.  This program will greatly benefit your daughter and we look forward to having her join.    


GIRL SCOUT LUNCHTIME PROGRAM


El programa de la hora del almuerzo de Girl Scouts se ofrecerá de nuevo en este año escolar!  Las niñas participan en actividades que están diseñadas para ayudarlas a tener nuevas amigas, aumenta su auto estima, y aprenden a trabajar en equipo. Se enviará una circular en la mochila de la niña en el transcurso del año escolar para invitar a su hija a participar en una sesión de cinco semanas que será presentada y dirigida por Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. Este programa beneficiará ampliamente a su hija y esperamos que participe.  


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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, June 18
Board of Education
Administration Building. Public session will start at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 2
Board of Education
Administration Building. Public Session will start at 5:00 p.m.

Weather

Today, 6/18/2013
High: 78 Low: 59
Partly cloudy
14% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 6/19/2013
High: 76 Low: 58
Rain showers likely
60% chance of precipitation.