Hello Hillcrest families!
We begin week 3 tomorrow. It has been a great start to the new school year. Here's what's happening at school, important reminders and celebrations to help you and your student be prepared.Join us tomorrow for the first Principals coffeee 8-9 am. Will be giving away tickets to the circus.
📲 Good News: You only need to download the SAISD App to access Rooms for messaging.
✅ If you can’t get in:
Check with our Data Clerk Ms.Saenz to make sure your contact information is up to date in Frontline (updates will be made nightly).
Manually opt-in to emergency text messaging by texting START to 98900.
Manually opt-in to Rooms login by texting START to 27806.
Click http://bit.ly/3UyvE9D for further directions from SAISD.
It is important we keep in communication with each other to ensure you have the latest news about what is happening at Hillcrest.
Morning Drop-Off & Afternoon Pick-Up
🚗 Car Loop: Follow staff directions to keep traffic moving and students safe. Please ensure you have a car tag on the dashboard.
🚶 Walk-Up Entrances: Use designated doors for walking students in.
All exterior doors remain locked during the school day.
Visitors must enter through the main office, show ID, and sign in.
Staff will be stationed at entry points to greet students and monitor safety.
We open the doors at 7:15 am. Please do not leave your children unattended before then.
Breakfast is in the classroom at 7:30-7:45 am please ensure your student is on time.
Tardies begin at 8:05 and you will have to get down to sign your student in.
School ends at 3:00pm please make sure you are on time to pick up your child.
Health & Wellness
If your child is feeling unwell, please keep them home and notify the school.
Emergency Preparedness
🔔 We conducted our first fire drill as required by law within the first few days of school.
Teachers will review evacuation routes, lockdown procedures, and safe meeting points with students.
General Safety Reminders
Students should wear closed-toe shoes for playground safety.
Clearly label water bottles, lunchboxes, and personal items.
Report any unsafe behavior or situations to a staff member immediately.
Lunch Info
🍎 Lunch Menu: https://www.saisd.net/page/menus 🍎
🎉 Celebrations
Hillcrest Shout-Outs!
A huge THANK YOU to:
🙌 Nurse Morales for helping with arrival and dismissal duty to ensure student safety.🚗 Our amazing Car Loop Crew for keeping dismissal safe, smooth, and efficient while getting students in their cars.
👏 Our entire staff for starting the year strong with clear expectations for student learning.
💛 All of our parents who are following campus expectations and helping us keep our students safe
We appreciate each and every one of you for making our first few days a success!
🔍 Looking Ahead
📅 8/26 – K–2 Reading MAP SAssessment
📅 8/27 – K-2 MAP make ups
📅 8/28 – K–2 Math MAP Assessment
📅 8/29 – K-2 MAP Make-Up
🎉 8/29 – Spirit Friday wear your Hillcrest Shirts
9/1- Labor Day no school
💬 Closing Message
Thank you for your continued support! We’re looking forward to another great week of learning and growing together.
Mrs.Leija
Principal