Hillcrest PTA

As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization, Hillcrest Elementary PTA is authorized to accept tax deductible charitable contributions in coalition with state and local agencies cooperating to influence policy makers on the health, education, welfare and safety issues affecting children and youth.

Any mother, father, teacher, principal, custodian, cafeteria worker, coach, counselor, grandparent, student, businessperson or citizen who believes that children are our future is a welcome part of our organization. To join, complete the membership form. Place the completed form and payment in an envelope marked "PTA Membership" and send with your student. You may also mail the form to the address on the left.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT HILLCREST ELEMENTARY

FAMILY FOLLIES - Wednesday, December 7 from 6:00 to 8:00

Deadline for entry is November 29, Rehearsal is on Wednesday November 30. Join Hillcrest Elementary to show off your talents and skills!  Sing a song, read a poem, play piano, tumble- it's up to you!  Please contact Dr. Almonte at Frances.Echevarria@ocps.net for more information.

HOLIDAY SHOP - December 6,7, 8, Ginger & Friends' Peppermint Village Gift Shop offered by PTA

An opportunity for students to shop for their family and friends at very low cost.  Envelopes will be sent home for students to budget their money. It will be a great lesson in budgeting and math. Simply send the envelope to school with your student and they will be able to make their purchases.  The shop will be open during school hours with students visiting during class on December 6 and 7.  The shop will also be open after school on Thursday, December 8.  Volunteers needed, please contact president@hillcrestpta.net for more information.

TOY DRIVE 

A flyer was sent home with a list of items needed for our first Toy Drive organized by Student Government.  These toys will be donated to a needy elementary school in our county. Toys should be delivered unwrapped to your student's classroom by December 12.  Please contact Ms. White at brenda.white@ocps.net for more information.

POTTERY SHOW  Saturday, December 3

Many of our Hillcrest Students will be displaying and selling their ceramic jewelry and ornaments. Money raised will benefit Student Government. 610 N. Lake Formosa DriveLoch Haven Neighborhood Center

TEACHER HOLIDAY DINNER - Friday, December 9

Each year, PTA hosts Hillcrest teachers and staff for a wonderful holiday dinner off campus. Donations will be needed for a planned menu.  An email with details will be sent this week. Please contact president@hillcrestpta.net for more information.

Events

The following is the tentative schedule of events for the 2010-11 school year. All dates and times are subject to change. 

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Uniforms

Students at Hillcrest are encouraged to participate in a voluntary uniform program by wearing a T-shirt or Polo shirt bearing the Hillcrest insignia. Although we suggest that students wear a Hillcrest shirt every day, Thursdays and Fridays are "Hillcrest Spirit Days". PTA will encourage the wearing of Hillcrest shirts on these days thru monthly contests and by periodically offering students wearing their Hillcrest shirts small prizes. 

The PTA supports the program by processing orders with See-N-Sew Embroidery. Hillcrest PTA does not keep an inventory of shirts on hand, all shirts need to be ordered. To print an order form you can send with your student to class, click here. Those in need of Uniform Assistance should contact Hillcrest Elementary's Guidance Counselor.

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Partners in Education [PIE] [Hillcrest Partners]

The partners in Education program links businesses and organizations with schools in relationships that enhance student learning and promote school improvement. In a partnership, a business adopts a school, or schools, and shares its human and material resources. It is a program organized by Orange County Public schools. Hillcrest Elementary promotes the program through its volunteer resource, Hillcrest PTA.

Education and business are so closely related that each flourishes from the support and prosperity of the other. Schools must prepare today's students for their entry into a diverse, competitive work force. When businesses take part in the education of these young people, they help strengthen the work force of the future. The Partners in Education program is vital in helping the community and the school system work and grow together.

For more information about the program click here. To send an e-mail to Hillcrest Elementary's PIE Coordinator, click here.