June 1st - June 7th

This is our Last Week of School!

Have Happy Summer!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

The
LAST DAY
of
SCHOOL
INSTRUCTION
is
Wednesday,
June 3 rd

Book Drop-Off and School Items Return Information
For your family's convenience, t here are 2 time slots for which to come to the campus to return and sign off on ALL your school items:
  • ALL textbooks
  • Any library books
  • iPad & charger
  • Chromebook & charger
  • Sports uniforms
  • Musical Instruments
  • Turn in combination lock
  • Clean out lockers (& P.E. locker if applicable)
  • Donation of out-grown/used school uniforms
IN ADDITION , any items that you will need to pick up from your teacher(s) or classroom(s) will be labeled and placed outside the classroom door for your easy access. You may pay off any outstanding Café balances at this time as well.

WHILE YOU ARE ON CAMPUS, PLEASE WEAR YOUR PROTECTIVE GEAR AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING!!

Please CHOOSE a time that best fits your schedule below.

 Thursday, June 4 th
Kinder-12 th 1:00PM - 3:00PM
OR
Friday, June 5 th
Elementary 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Secondary 1:00PM - 3:00PM

PLEASE NOTE : ANY BOOKS OR SCHOOL ITEMS THAT ARE NOT TURNED IN BY FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH MAY RESULT IN THE APPLICABLE REPURCHASING/
RESTOCKING FEES, SO BE SURE TO BRING EVERYTHING TO TURN IN !!
Revised HCS Graduations/Promotions Info
Tuesday, June 23 at 9:00 AM Pre-K Promotion
Tuesday, June 23 at 10:30 AM Kindergarten Graduation
Wednesday, June 24 at 10:30 AM 6th Grade Graduation
Wednesday, June 24 at 4:00 PM 8th Grade Promotion
Thursday, June 25 Senior Reception time & place TBD
Friday, June 26 at 4:00 PM Senior Graduation
further details to come...
OUR LAST CHAPEL OF THE YEAR
This week, on Thursday, May 28th, we had our very LAST VIRTUAL CHAPEL via Zoom. Mr. Nelson led us in worship, where we ALL got to sing together at once. Then Mr. Kerner spoke to us and reminded us how God ALWAYS shows up in His own timing, at the exact moment that is best when we can see Him work and give Him all the glory. We had 72 families and teachers logged into Zoom for elementary chapel and over 65 for secondary chapel. It was such a sweet time seeing each face and parents snuggled up with their children and siblings logged in together, all for the purpose of worshiping our God... What a wonderful experience to praise and learn along side each of you for our last chapel.
We wish you a very blessed summer and cannot wait to see each of you in person on our new campus in the fall.
Blessings to you each and every one of you and your families!!
DON'T FORGET!!!
We are having a
New Campus Visitation Tour

this Saturday, May 30th

at 10:00AM

LOCATION: 449 Wilbur Road, T.O., CA 91360

Come view and check-out our new campus and home location for HCS!!
Students, parents, inquiring families are all welcome!!!
SECONDARY LIVE-INSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
LAST WEEK of SCHOOL:
June 1st-5th
Mon., 6/1
Per. 1 8:55-9:40
Per. 3 10:45-11:30
Per. 5 1:00-1:45
Per. 7 2:00-2:30
Wed., 6/3
LAST DAY OF CLASSES!
Per. 2 8:55-9:40
Per. 4 10:45-11:30
Per. 6 1:00-1:45
Dear Hillcrest Families,

B eginning May 30th, 2020 , Zoom will be enabling GCM encryption across the entire Zoom platform, providing increased protection for meeting data.

Please  update  all your clients to Zoom 5.0 now or before May 30th. 

After  May 30, 2020 , in order to join a Zoom meeting you are required to be on Zoom 5.0 or higher. If you have not updated your desktop or mobile client, you will have the choice to update or join via a browser.
Please refer   here   for more information on updating your endpoints.

For further instructions on  updating your Zoom client   and   how to view your Zoom version number   please visit our Knowledge Center. 

Best,
The Zoom Team
A NOTE FROM MR. KERNER:
"Even though I will miss leading HCS, I am happy to know that Mr. Salcido will lead HCS as the Spiritual Life Director this next season and will do an amazing job, I can think of no one better. His thumbprint on this semester with the classes he has taken over has already been established and students love him. He has the experience and more importantly, the heart to do the job and to love this staff and its kids and families. I wonder if in God's perfect timing, maybe that is why Anthony (Mr. Salcido) was available to join us this January, to prepare for next season."
A NOTE FROM MR. SALCIDO
I am so thrilled to take part in this exciting & bright future God has for Hillcrest Christian School. Mr. Kerner did an incredible job of building a great spiritual life culture on campus. He is leaving such big shoes to fill! Now, it is my privilege to build off of that foundation in this new season God has for Hillcrest Christian School. I believe the Lord is on the verge of doing some amazing things with Hillcrest Christian, He already has begun. God has given me a fresh vision for Hillcrest Christian that is sure to impact students, staff, faculty, and families--ultimately giving all glory to Jesus Christ. I look forward to joining such an amazing family. I truly believe when we exemplify Jesus Christ in our actions, only amazing things will happen. As the new Spiritual Life Director I look forward to first and foremost serving Jesus Christ, and serving alongside all of you.
A NOTE FROM MRS. MYERS
Dear Preschool Parents,
 
As you know, our Preschool is pretty special and important to us, not only because of the children who attend it, but also because we value and honor the parents who entrust their children to our care. Being able to instill in each child the knowledge and understanding that God loves them, cares for them and protects them is an honor and a privilege.  We love partnering with you to “train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)
 
Since the end of January, I have been blessed with not only being part of the teaching staff at Hillcrest Christian Preschool, but also being the Interim Director. It has given me great joy to have worked alongside my incredible daughter, Ms. Nicole Myers.  Thank you for the support you showed not only to us but to the staff and school as a whole. You are all amazing.
 
We have been prayerfully searching for a new Director since last Fall and we are grateful God has answered our prayers. 
 
I am pleased to announce that beginning Monday, June 1, 2020, Katie Trimble will become our new Preschool Director.  She is highly qualified and has a heart for God, staff, parents and children. We have known her here at Hillcrest since January when her children, Tucker and Elsie, joined our preschool family. Nicole and I wholeheartedly support and couldn't be more excited about the appointment of Katie Trimble to this position. We will both continue to support her and the school in this transition and in her leadership of the preschool in this coming year. 

Blessings,
Mrs. Myers
A NOTE FROM OUR NEW PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
"My name is Katie Trimble and I am thrilled to accept the role of Preschool Director at Hillcrest! About two years ago, our family felt a call from the Lord to move from Iowa to Thousand Oaks, California. This step of faith has shown us how remarkable God's plan truly is when we place our full trust in Him. I firmly believe that through my life God has prepared me for this moment at Hillcrest. Throughout my years in education, I have gained experience in early childhood, English as a second language, elementary education, curriculum development, and youth ministry. I hold a B.S.E in elementary education, reading minor, early childhood endorsement, kindergarten endorsement, and an M.S.E in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in English as a second language. I have seen Christ move in exponential ways in my life and I am excited for the path he has laid out for me to pour into the Hillcrest community. I am beyond blessed by this new opportunity and cannot wait to see God further the vision of Hillcrest in this coming year! I look forward to meeting all of the families that make Hillcrest so wonderful!"
The Pre-K classes did a teacher directed drawing of a duck and then were surprised by Noelle from Mrs. DelaRosa’s class reading Duck for President.
Her class has been the Pre-K's buddies all year long and Pre-K has all been blessed by the 5th grade class.
Mrs. Thurman had a lunch date via Zoom with her students. Here is a picture of Talita having her lunch.
Mrs. Thurman had a social distance play date with her students that ended up in a water fight... so much fun!

Hillcrest Christian School
384 Erbes Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
805-497-7501

Hillcrest Christian Preschool
101 Skyline Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Line #1: 805-495-5513
Line #2: 805-495-2537

HCS After-School Daycare
phone number: 805-368-3049
This number is only answered
Monday-Friday, 3:30 PM-6:00 PM
Should you have any questions or comments concerning this correspondence or need further information, please email
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