HUSKY STRONG NEWSLETTER:
09/13/2023
Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah
Welcome Back, Huskies! We are excited to start a new school year with you!
*In this Husky Strong, you will find information about: Upcoming Events, Academic Disclosure, Work-Based, Community Schools, PTSA Information, Flyers *
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Upcoming Events
SCHEDULE & EVENTS | DATES |
Club Rush | September 13 & 14, during lunch |
Parent Teacher Conferences | September 25 & 26 Early Out: September 28 No School: September 29 |
To view the school calendar, please click HERE.
We are Hillcrest
Parent Teacher Conferences
We are looking forward to our upcoming parent-teacher conferences. Parent-teacher conferences are a great opportunity to connect with their student’s teachers. Parents can talk to their student’s teachers about attendance, grades, behavior, and any other concerns. Conferences will be held over two days. The first day, Monday, September 25th, will be an in-person day. The second day, Tuesday, September 26th, will be a virtual day with zoom conferences only.
In-Person Conference Night Information: Sept. 25: 3:30-7:30 pm
- Spanish interpreters will be available on each floor of the building. Arabic interpreters will be available in the HHS Commons.
- Please check your student’s schedule for room numbers and teachers so that you can more easily find your way around the school. We will have staff available in the commons to help with schedules and guidance to classrooms.
- Teachers will be located in their classrooms unless otherwise noted
Virtual Conference Night Information: Sept. 26 from 3:30-7:00 pm
- Links for teacher’s Zoom coming soon
- You will be placed in a virtual waiting room when you log on to the teacher’s Zoom. There may be a wait time until the teacher lets you in. If a password is required, that is also available on the website.
- Families can attend the school on the virtual night to receive virtual support. Meetings with teachers will still take place on Zoom, but we will have available technology to use. Interpreters for Spanish will be available. We will have other interpreters as requested during this day.
- If you experience any technical difficulties, please call the front office, and someone will get back to help you at 801-826-6000.
If you need assistance with other languages during parent-teacher conferences, please call or text 385-418-9490 with your name, student name, and language needed before parent-teacher conferences.
Flu vaccines will be available on both days.
Mental Health Awareness Night at Football Game
Join the Hillcrest Hope Squad on September 15th at the Hillcrest vs. Tooele football game to support mental health awareness. Remember to wear yellow!
Sterling Scholar
Attention Seniors! It is that time of year! Sterling Scholar applications are now available from Mrs. Carlton-Johnson, room 411. The applications are due back to Mrs. Carlton-Johnson by September 28th at 3:00 p.m. Please contact Mrs. Carlton-Johnson at stephanie.carltonjohnson@canyonsdistrict.org if there are questions.
Hillcrest Seminary Drive
Our Hillcrest Seminary is doing a winter clothing drive to benefit our Hillcrest Free Market. Accepted items include new/gently used youth and adult sizes winter clothing items: hoodies, zip-up hoodies, winter coats, gloves, and warm hats. Please donate items by October 30th to the seminary building.
Work Based Learning
Juniors and Seniors are invited to come to the Pathways to Professions Career and Technical Education Showcase on October 3-4. Students will meet industry professionals and discover education pathways. This is a free event. To sign up for the field trip, please see Cher Burbank in A139 in the counseling center.
Brunson Brawl
The Hillcrest Wrestling team is hosting their Brunson Brawl – Gridiron Grappling Fundraiser on September 27th at 7 pm! Doors open at 6 pm. They will have delicious food, raffle prizes, and lawn games. Join them for wrestling under the football lights!
We are a Community School!
What is a Community School?
A community school is a school that strives to unite school staff, community members, families, and students to work together to help students and families succeed! We work together to provide resources and events for our families. Some examples of the things we do at Hillcrest include providing food, clothing, showers, and holiday support through our Hillcrest Free Market. We connect families and students to local resources. We also host annual community resource events such as Back to School Night, our Wellness Fair, and our Cultural Night.
- Our pantry hours will be changing. Students are able to come to the pantry before/after school and during lunch to pack a food bag each week. Please check in with student support. Parents and families will need to make an appointment with Miss El (elena.foley@canyonsdistrict.org or 385-418-9490) Please be sure to check out our website or on instagram @hillcrestfreemarket.
- We will be continuing our farmers market with fresh fruits and vegetables on Wednesday, September 20th at 2pm in the Cafeteria.
- If your student needs glasses, we will have a free Mobile Vision Clinic for Hillcrest Students on October 17th. To sign up please email elena.foley@canyonsdistrict.org or visit student support in A171 for a permission form.
- Want to support our Hillcrest Free Market? Many of our most needed items can be found on our Amazon Wishlist found HERE or donate to our success fund found HERE.
PTSA Information
Hillcrest Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) is here to serve the families of our school.
PTSA MEETING- Wednesday, September 13th at 1:00 pm in the Conference Room at Hillcrest. Come and find out what great things are planned for this year! We are voting on the budget for this year and renewing our bylaws.
HEARING SCREENING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Tues Sept 26th, 7:15 am – 10:15 am
Sign up below if you can help sign students in and keep the line moving. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B054DAFAD29A20-hillcrest4#/
HUSKY HERO– Monthly, the PTSA names two students per grade as Husky Heroes. They win a prize package, including a Husky Hero throw blanket. **NEW**The 2 Seniors will win a PARKING PLACE for the month near the main entrance.
Looking for students who help others, are kind, improve school unity, or overcome obstacles. NOMINATE A STUDENT TODAY!! Anyone can nominate:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc54eg7micj4K4LxvIapJp_IKai1_2JLYCovXOKxWFtUR-gqQ/viewform
HHS PTSA is looking for willing parents/guardians to fill the following positions:
Fundraiser Chair– oversees the selling of the blankets at school functions, like football games.
Grad Night Committees– parents of a SENIORS- we need committee chairs to head the following committees for the all-night party for our graduating seniors at Dimple Dell Rec Center. Super fun!! **Committees are Food, Activities, Publicity, Prizes, Security, Ticketing/Registration**
If you are interested in these or other positions or just want to find out more about what the PTSA does in high school, email Rebecca Martin at hhs.huskies.ptsa@gmail.com
JOIN PTSA- Don’t have time to volunteer but still want to support the school? JOIN PTSA!! Only $7
https://hillcresthuskies.memberhub.com/store
Or Drop off cash/check to the Main Office in an envelope with your name and contact info and “PTSA”
Reflections Art Contest- Theme is “I am Hopeful Because…” The due date will be in mid-October.
Students are invited to create original works of art in the categories of Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, 2D Visual Arts, and 3D Visual Arts.
PTSA Board 2023-24: Pres- Rebecca Martin, Sec- Becca Staker, Treasurer- Chelsea Worth, VP Membership- Kayo Robinson, VP Advocacy- Stacey Kratz
Husky Blankets for sale! $75 for a super plush blanket. Sports water bottles for $10 and decals for $3. Show your Husky Pride! Want to avoid cc fees? You can purchase in the Main Office using cash/check.
