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Have you ever wondered how we approach learning here at the Hillcrest Elementary School? Simply put, we are child-centered in our teaching. That is, the materials and opportunities for learning in the classroom are based upon children's interests and abilities. Our goals for young children are to help them have many successful learning experiences in order to become motivated about learning and school. We are a school providing education for children ranging from preschool through grade two. Because of this, we feel strongly about our commitment to a strong, positive start to school. We believe a postive beginning will set the stage for successful lifelong learning. Today, as we begin to break new ground through educational reform, we have two very important goals to work on together with the improvement of our children's education. First, we must create a climate of positive social relationships among all members of our school community. This means working together, parents and teachers alike, helping children to learn the value of respect and goodwill toward peers, family members and teachers. Second, as a community of learners, both adults and children must value the importance of knowledge of the world through books and print. In this way, we can assure the strongest possible development of literacy in our children. 
In closing, we believe that a partnership with parents can bring the best possible success for children in our school. We look forward to a lasting and productive partnership with you as you join us in the important job of educating all our young children.
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Communicating...It's important!! The teachers and principal are eager to have ongoing communication with parents and other family members who are important in our student's lives. Parents are
encouraged to call the school to speak with their child's teacher
or two set up a conference. Sometimes, parents will drop
by the classroom to see the teacher. We make every effort
to develop a dialogue with you about your child! Classroom Visits Occasionally,
a parent would like to visit their child's classroom. Please
contact the office so that your child's teacher can make an arrangement
for you to visit. Volunteers Parents and
community members have a long tradition of giving of their valuable
time to help here at the Hillcrest School. On special occasions
such as field trips and special events, parent help is solicited
by a notice sent home with your child. There are many ways
parents may volunteer their time. Please contact the school
for information. Open House In October
we hold our annual Open House. This is an opportunity for
you and your child to visit the school and classrooms and see
special displays of children's work. Parent Conferences Parent-teacher
conferences are formally held two times a year, once in November
and again in March. These conferences coincide with the
time your child receives his or her report card. During
this scheduled visit, teachers share your child's progress in
school, your child's portfolio and work samples. This is
a time for parents to discuss their concerns and impressions of
their child as a student. Once again, the teachers and the
principal are always available at anytime throughout the year
to talk with you about your child. Report Cards Report cards
are issued in November and March to coincide with parent conferences
and again in June when school is about to break for the summer. Child Study Sometimes
it is necessary to have additional information about a child's
growth and development. This may be because the child is
experiencing some difficulty in the classroom with learning or
emotional adjustment. Because our school is dedicated to
giving children the best possible start in school we will invite
selected staff, the classroom teacher and the parents to a meeting
known as the Child Study. During this meeting the group
may decide to seek educational or other testing or try some different
techniques for helping the child to succeed. Parents are
welcome to bring along a friend or another family member to help
in the decision making process. Family
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Author:Robin Hamlett