Husky Strong Newsletter
Hillcrest High School, Midvale Utah, January 26th, 2022
***In this Husky Strong Newsletter, you will find Principals Message: Shelter-in-Place, 2022-2023 Course Requests, Husky Fair, Buying Yearbooks, Buying Yearbook Baby Ads, PTSA Information, Current Events
Principals Message: Shelter in Place Drill
We did it! The Shelter-in-Place drill on January 25th, 2022 went well. We made some adjustments on the automated announcements, worked on doors opening after the drill and will continue to adjust as we find and discuss next steps. Thanks to Hillcrest community for keeping Huskies Strong!
Principals Message:
Remote-Learning Day: Friday, Jan. 28-A-day
Expectations
On remote learning days students will receive instructions from their teachers. Please see the details below to work with teachers and how the work should be structured.
- We will provide a two-hour window of support for student learning. Our schoolwide time will be from 8:30-10:30am. Teachers will create a zoom link and provide that information to parents and students through Canvas or other skyward emails.
- Teachers will provide work for remote Fridays that can be done at home without much direction from teachers. The goal is to not cause undue stress on families.
- A and B days will follow the current Canyons School District Calendar. This means if a remote Friday falls on an A day, students will work through their A day classes only and vice versa for B day remote learning days. This will allow us to stay on normal A/B day scheduling.
2022-2023 Course Requests for the 2022-2023 School Year
Attention all students planning to attend Hillcrest High School during the 2022-2023. It is that time of year when students will be choosing classes for the 2022-2023 school year. Course request selection will open in Skyward on Tuesday February 1 at 8:00 am. However, Counselors will be in all English classrooms to help students select courses for next year and help you maneuver the course selection process. Counselors will be in the 11th grade English classes on February 1st and 2nd; in 10th grade English classes on February 3rd and 10th; and finally, in 9th grade English classes on February 7th and 8th. Additionally, counselors will be in classrooms at Midvale Middle School and Union Middle School on Wednesday, February 9 and Albion Middle School on February 10 to help 8th grade students with their course selection. Note that the course selection process will close on Thursday February 17th so all courses must be selected by that date. Please see the Counseling Center if you have any questions. Additional information, PowerPoints and instructions will be added to our website on February 1.
Husky Fair:
Dear Parents of incoming 9th graders,
On Tuesday, February 1, 2022, We will be having our annual Husky Fair.
An informal open house will run from 4:30-6:00 where students can explore different clubs and classes offered at Hillcrest. At 6:00 p.m., students will receive a registration packet and attend a welcome assembly in our new auditorium. If students are doing online or cannot attend, a link to the video will be available on the Hillcrest website: hhs.canyonsdistrict.org. Under “Counseling,” go to “Course Request”. Extra registration packets are available in the counseling offices of the middle schools that feed into Hillcrest.
Buying Yearbooks:
Buy your Yearbook in the main office or Skyward for $55. Deadline January 31st.
(See Commercial Below)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8xylq2-xB4
Buying Yearbook Baby Ads:
Yearbook Baby Ads: Yearbook Baby Ads have been extended to February 10th. Yearbook
Baby Ad Form
PTSA Information:
Student Service Club
Want to do service and make Hillcrest a better place? Join our Student Service Society! Meet once a month to do small acts of service for our teachers, students and community. Service hours can count for NHS, IB, college and scholarship applications.
****Next Service Project Wed Jan 26th 2:30-3:30pm in the Hosting Room****
All are welcome to attend and help put together treats for our amazing faculty.
Sign up for Service Club today!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5XOMrSsjK3qPlO8fpgT7low1gb9AaxAtekoDsC3G8V-rvyg/viewform
Spirit Night- Wendy’s Jan 26th- all day
Join us at Wendy’s 7035 South 900th East Jan 26th 6:30am- 9:00pm Dine In, Pick Up, Drive Through Or Take Out! Just tell them you are with Hillcrest and they donate to our PTSA!
Battle of the Bands
Is your student in a band? PTSA is looking for a band to represent our school at the region Battle of the Bands March 19th. The band needs to be comprised of at least two students, and play two songs, one original and one cover song. One song must have lyrics. Find out more information and APPLY TODAY at the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eY4HUDaMKJv9rMoGtC5ruWi-KEFXgrhvKaNsw9KHCLY
Husky Heros
Husky Hero awards are given each month to two students in each grade who: Make a significant effort to help others, promote school unity, or overcome obstacles and improve themselves in some way.
Do you know a Husky who should be a recognized Hero? Anyone can submit a nomination– faculty, staff, parents or other students. Nominations should be submitted by the 23rd of each month. Paper nomination forms are available in the main office.
Online submissions are at: https://forms.gle/uCwUp2A3za9WRfvg7
Husky Blankets available! Order yours today – $75 for super plush two-sided blanket
Do you shop online? Shop AMAZON SMILE
When you shop smile.amazon.com, Amazon donates a portion of your purchase to your chosen charity- at no cost to you!! It’s Amazon’s way of giving back.
Just click this link to select Hillcrest High PTSA Utah as your charity, and then shop at smile.amazon.com
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/87-0462894
Teresa Martin just won a FREE Husky Water Bottle! Join PTSA and YOU will be entered our next drawing to win a Husky Water bottle!
Next membership drawing will be February 4th. Join to have your name entered in the prize drawing! Become a member today for $7 and join with other parents who care about your child’s education. The more members we have the bigger voice we have. STUDENTS CAN JOIN TOO!!!
https://hillcresthuskies.memberhub.com/store
Have questions or comments? Email hhs.huskies.ptsa@gmail.com
PTSA Executive Board
Rebecca Martin, Becca Staker, Geraldine Madariaga, Stacey Kratz, Kayo Robinson
Upcoming Events
- Please refer to the HHS School Calendar below to see what events are happening this week.
- https://www.calendarwiz.com/calendars/calendar.php?crd=706hillcrestndar by going to HHS Website at:
https://hhs.canyonsdistrict.org/ Once there, go to “School Info” drop down menu and select “School Calendar”. It will then open our school calendar.
- Our new school website also provides translation services. When you access the website, at the top right, you will see a translate button. Please click that button and select the language you would like to translate to. This will translate all website information into the language selected.
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