Husky Strong Newsletter
Hillcrest High School, Midvale Utah, December 9th, 2020
***In this Husky Strong Newsletter, you will find Principals Message, Reflections Winner’s, PTSA News, Hope Squad Newsletter and Upcoming Events.
Principal’s Message:
Arena Scheduling will open up on Monday, December 14th at 8:00 AM for students to make adjustments to 2nd their semester schedules. Arena Scheduling will close on Monday January 4th at 11:59 pm. This will allow families to make adjustments to in-person or online learning and for students to fill holes in 2nd semester schedules. Please note that students will not be able to change IB, Reading, Special Education, or English Language Development classes. There will not be any formal schedule change times at the semester, so this is your opportunity to make any changes needed to your student’s schedule. If you have questions about schedules, please contact your student’s counselor. Counselors will also be available to assist with Arena Scheduling in the Career Center (across from the Counseling Center) from 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM and 2:30 PM -3 :00 PM on December 14, 15, 16 and 17. Contact information for each counselor is listed below.
Mr. Hole (A-Can)- 801-826-6024
Ms. Huff (Car-Do)- 801-826-6119
Ms. Gardner (Dr-Hi)- 801-826-6022
Ms. Walters (Ho-Man)- 801-826-6168
Mr. Oliver (Mar-Pe)- 801-826-6087
Ms. Romero (Pf-Sti)- 801-826-6021
Mr. Murdock (Sto-Z)- 801-826-6023
PTSA Reflections Winner:
PTSA Reflections Arts Program “I MATTER BECAUSE…..”
We have such amazing talent here at Husky Town! Congratulations to all of our Reflections participants and to the students who have entries that are moving to the next level of judging. All students that participated will be awarded within the week.
Literature
Jayashabari Shankar – Advancing to Region Alex(Alle) Maulden – Award of Merit
Amber Parker – Advancing to Region Sara Moeinvaziri – Award of Merit
Sathya Tadinada – Advancing to Region Maria Manousakis – Award of Merit
Sofia Moeinvaziri – Award of Excellence Abigail Slama-Catron – Award of Merit
Photography
Haley Fries – Advancing to Region Abraham Park – Award of Excellence
Jayashabari Shankar- Award of Excellence Abigail Slama-Catron – Award of Excellence
Visual Arts
Micaela Madariaga – Award of Excellence Ivan Chen – Award of Excellence
Elena Parker – Award of Excellence
Music Film
Colin Carter – Advancing to Region Abigail Slama-Catron – Advancing to Region
PTSA News:
**PTSA Meeting this week
The December Hillcrest PTSA meeting will be this Thurs., Dec. 10 at 1:00 p.m.
This will be a ZOOM meeting. See the meeting login info below. We hope you will join us as we discuss Hillcrest’s happenings and how PTSA can help during this unusual year.
Hillcrest PTSA General Membership Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81136096102?pwd=dHl6dWQzSUZtb2lDOG8vTkRPbFZMQT09
Meeting ID: 811 3609 6102
Passcode: 525209
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ketcaC9MgT
**PTSA THANKFUL THURSDAYS
Everyone can use a little more kindness, especially during a pandemic, when everything is changed and different. So let’s share kindness and celebrate our great Hillcrest High community. Each week from now until winter break, let’s pass some thanks around. #PassingThanksAround.
Week 1 (Nov. 12-18) Thank a Teacher
Week 2 (Nov. 19-25) Thank someone who supports you.
(Principal, Aide, Lunch Worker, Bus Driver, Neighbor, Friend, etc.)
Week 3 (Nov. 26 – Dec. 2) Thank your “raisin’” (the person/people raising you or supporting you)
Week 4 (Dec. 3-8) Thank a past teacher
Week 5: (December 10-16) Thank a student (Teachers, Staff and Students – recognize a student who could really use a lift)
Week 6: (December 17-23) Thank it forward (Sincerely thank a stranger or anyone who could use a smile.)
Thank you cards can be downloaded at www.utahpta.org or you can just send an email.
**NEW HUSKY BLANKETS on sale now!
Looking for a Christmas gift? Why not give a Husky blanket?
Blankets are made with feather-soft plush and are 60” x 80” and feature the new Husky logo.
Regular single-layer blanket is $55. Reversible double-layer Deluxe blanket is $65
Order online at hillcresthuskies.memberhub.store or pay in the main office with cash or check. Contact PTSA with any questions at hhshuskiesptsa@gmail.com
Free gift wrapping and/or delivery available for orders placed by Dec. 19th (delivery in the Salt Lake area)
**WIN A FREE HUSKY BLANKET
Join PTSA for a chance to win your free Husky Blanket.
All current PTSA members will be entered in each drawing. You can join online at hillcresthuskies.memberhub.store or fill out an envelope in the Main Office or Attendance office. Membership is $7. If you aren’t sure if your membership is current, email hhshuskiesptsa@gmail.com and ask.
Only 2 drawings left – January 8 and February 5. Enter now to win! Congratulations to our November winner, teacher Jessika Jeppson and our October winner, student Gavin Carr!!
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
Hope Squad Newsletter:
Please visit Hillcrest High School’s Hope Squad website to see their weekly newsletter: https://hhs.canyonsdistrict.org/hope-squad/
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.
GO HUSKIES!
Husky Strong
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