 Happy Spring!
Hillcrest News
Our Hillcrest Huskies have been very busy. In April students participated in the Kiwanis Music Festival and the History Fair. Please go to our May newsletter to see the results of both of these events.
Spring Weather
The weather continues to change from warm and sunny to wet and cold. Please remember that children can remove coats and sweaters but can't add them, if they do not have them with them at school. Help them to prepare for any weather condition so that they can enjoy their day.
Grade 7 Parent Orientation Night
Parents of students attending Grade 7 at Hillcrest in September 2012 are invited to an Orientation night on May 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the large gym.
Keystone Family Fun Festival
This year Keystone is celebrating its 9th Annual Family Fun Festival on Saturday, June 9th at Kelso Beach Park in Owen Sound from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This FREE event is open to all families throughout our region.
Last year we had over 1800 people attend and we are anticipating a larger crowd this year. Rain or Shine the event goes on!!
Parent Lending Library
The School Council has purchased some books for a Parents' Lending Library. The books are located in the conference room across from the office, on the top shelf of the bookcase. The list of these resources can be forund on this website under the SCC icon. Feel free to browse the books and borrow any that you might find relevant.
Litterless Lunches
Parents are asked to remember to send litterless lunches with their children. We are trying to do our part to be environmentally friendly consumers. Any garbage accumulated with the lunches will be sent home.
Our motto is:
“We can make a difference when we work together
We make this difference by showing respect to one another and respect to the environment.
We truly work best when we work together. If you wish to volunteer, please call the school. Do not hesitate to call one of us, if you need clarification or wish to share information. Together we will make the 2010-2011 school year a great learning year for all.
Talk to Your Child About Their Day!
Parents often lament that when they ask their child what they did today, the answer is NOTHING. Here are suggestions for prompts that you can use with your child:
What was the best part about your day or what you are most proud of doing?
What was the most challenging part of your day?
What did you do to help someone or to make their day better?
Proposed Extended Day and Before and After Programs
Bluewater District School Board is investigating the possibility of offering the
Extended Day Program for 4 and 5 year old children who are attending Full Day
Kindergarten at Hillcrest Elementary School starting this September. The
Extended Day Program would be delivered by a qualified Early Childhood Education
teacher from the Family “Y” and would feature play-based curriculum, snacks and
play times. The Extended Day Program would run from 7a.m. to 9 a.m. each morning
and 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm each afternoon.
The Extended Day Program will be offered by the Family “Y” under a third party
agreement with the Bluewater Board and will be offered in the JK SK schoolroom
at Hillcrest Elementary School. Participation is voluntary however many families
may find this program helpful especially if they are working. The cost for each
child, per day is $12.50. Parents may select to register for either morning or
afternoon, not necessarily for both. At the present moment, the anticipated fees
for only morning participation will be $4.50 per child; the afternoon $8.00 per
child.
Bluewater and the Family “Y” may also choose to offer a Before and After
Program in conjunction with the Extended Day Program. The Before and After
Program would have the same fee structure and be available for children ages 6 to
12.
If you have any questions or are interested in registering your child for either
program, please contact Dennis Morrison @ The Family Y at 519-376-0484, ext.
211.
Rosanne Gallinger
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