April Newsletter
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April Newsletter
Good Afternoon Hillcrest Families and Friends,
I hope that this message finds you and your family doing well - we are excited to see and welcome our students back to school after what I hope was a lovely spring break.
CMAS Testing
CMAS testing will begin this week. This state test is given to all 3rd, 4th and 5th graders and is an important measurement of all their academic growth and overall learning. Students will complete three math tests and three language arts tests; additionally, fifth grade students will have an additional three science tests. It is important that your students are here all day, every day during the testing window. Please schedule any outside appointments after school hours to ensure that your students are here. Each testing day, students in attendance will be entered into a raffle to receive a prize! Additionally, the classes with the best attendance will earn a popsicle party.
- 3rd and 4th graders will test on April 9, 10 and 11
- 5th graders will test on April 9 ,11, 15, 16, 17 and 18
If you have any questions about CMAS, please reach out to Mr. Peterson, the Assistant Principal at 720-972-5380.
KINDERGARTEN AND FIFTH GRADE CONTINUATION PICTURES
Traditionally, the transition from kindergarten to first grade, and fifth grade to sixth grade is marked by a small celebratory event, known as “continuation”. On Tuesday, April 8, all kindergarten and fifth grade students will get their pictures taken for continuation certificates. Students will not be wearing caps and gowns for pictures, so please plan accordingly.
YEARBOOKS! LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE!
Don’t miss out on purchasing a Hillcrest yearbook this year! You can visit MYMJTHOMAS.COM, Yearbook ID code: HILLCRESTYB25 to purchase by April 12th!
Upcoming Dates:
- April 8 - 3rd grade field trip to Denver Museum of Nature and Science
- April 10 - 5th grade field trip to Lookout Mountain
- April 14 - No school for students
As always, thank you for your continued support and partnership. If you have any questions, concerns, suggestions or feedback, please reach out to me directly.
Sincerely,
Erika Fiorenza
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