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Husky Strong – 11/4/2020

Husky Strong Newsletter

Hillcrest High School, Midvale Utah, November 4th, 2020

***In this Husky Strong Newsletter, you will find Husky Heroes, Junior PCCR’s, After School Credit Recovery, Picture Day Makeup, Hope Squad Newsletter, PTSA News, PTSA Art Reflection Program, Sterling Scholar Applications and Upcoming Events.

Principal’s Message: 

Husky Heroes:

We have chosen our first Husky Heroes of the school year! The winners for November are Makenlee Bevan, Micaela Madariaga, Gavyn Paul, and Faith Thomas. We are thankful for the many ways these students contribute positively to our school community and congratulate them on receiving this award. Students should come to the office to receive their certificates and prizes, which include gift certificates, Husky swag, and a month of great parking in front of the school. If you want to nominate someone for a future Husky Hero award, look for the QR code that’s part of the Husky Hero display near the front office and it will take you right to the nomination form.

Junior PCCR’s:

All Hillcrest Juniors and their parents. The counseling center, on November 10th, 2020, Junior College and Career Meetings. If a parent would like to attend this meeting with their junior, they will need to call and make an appointment with their counselor. All other juniors will be met and information will be mailed home to guardian. 

Picture Day Makeup:

Makeup picture day is on Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 during student’s ELA classes. Students who did not get pictures taken already or need to retake their pictures may go to AT200 during the assigned ELA class time, have pictures taken and leave with their student IDs. Masks must be worn up to the point of pictures being taken. All students should wear dress code appropriate clothing. Order sheets for additional prints are available when picture proofs are received.

Online students wanting pictures may go to AT200 on November 4th, 2020 at 2:30 to 3:00 PM.

Hope Squad Newsletter:

 Please visit Hillcrest High School’s Hope Squad website to see their weekly newsletter:  https://hhs.canyonsdistrict.org/hope-squad/

PTSA Reflection’s Arts Program

Looking for all that amazing talent here at Husky Town. It is that time of year to reflect on this year’s theme, “I MATTER BECAUSE…..” The PTSA Reflection’s Arts Program locally and nationally recognizes students for their talent in the arts.

  1. Create an original work of art based on this year’s theme in any or all of the following categories: 

Dance,  Music,  Film,  Visual Arts,  Literature,  Photography

  1. Submit and upload entry on-line at utahpta.org/reflections-online
  2. Be recognized for your talent!!

All students in the Reflections Program will be honored with prizes from the Hillcrest PTSA and your entry could move on to win awards at the Region, State and National competitions!

For the first 15 students with any entries ready to be submitted by Tuesday, October 27th will receive one free Zao meal.

All on-line entries are due by Friday, November 20th 

If you have questions, please contact Michelle Elbel at michelle_elbel@msn.com 801-867-0736 Or Rhonda Hill at jnrhill@hotmail.com

PTSA News:

New style Husky Blankets make great gifts!

Parents! Are you looking for a Christmas gift for your student?

Why not give them a Husky blanket?

Blankets are made with feather-soft Nubay plush and are 60” x 80”. 

Both have the new Husky logo.

Single layer Lite blanket is $55

Double layer D-Luxe blanket is $65

Order online at hillcresthuskies.memberhub.store

Contact PTSA with any questions at hhshuskiesptsa@gmail.com

Nominate a Husky Hero

Husky Heroes can be nominated by faculty, staff, parents or other students.

HHS PTSA recognizes eight students each month with Husky Hero awards. These are students who exemplify the ability to help those around them, to promote school unity, to overcome obstacles, and/or improve themselves in some way. Everyone chosen for this award gets swag, including a parking pass, prizes, a blanket, and more! Nominations should be submitted by the 23rd of each month. 

Nominations can be submitted online at https://forms.gle/uCwUp2A3za9WRfvg7

Paper nomination forms can also be found in the Main Office and the Attendance Office.

If you have any questions or suggestions for Hillcrest PTSA, please email us at our PTSA email hhshuskiesptsa@gmail.com or contact any of us personally.

2020-2021 Hillcrest Executive Board

President – Karen Conder

President-Elect – Rebecca Martin

Secretary – Tammie  Ynda

Treasurer – Geraldine Madariaga

Membership VP – Peiru Chen

Legislative VP – Becca Staker

Sterling Scholar Applications:

Sterling Scholar applications are now available. The Scholarship Program is for Seniors only.  Students may pick up an application from Mrs. C-J, room D226.  For students who are not able to pick up an application in person, please email Mrs. C-J at:  Stephanie.CarltonJohnson@canyonsdistrict.org.  The applications need to be returned to Mrs. C-J by Nov. 5th at 3:00 p.m.  Late applications will not be accepted.

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=706hillcrest

You can find the school calendar 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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