Christmas Joy
From Karen Winter, Head of School
I know there is nothing more important than our kids' spiritual academic and emotional development. As we celebrate this amazing year of blessing on our school, I thought you would enjoy reading some recent parent, student, and faculty comments about their experience at Hillcrest.
Comments from Parents:
"I have been to several Christian schools and never felt the holy spirit on campus, and on this campus, it just permeates from everyone."
"I tell my friends that my kids go to Hillcrest, and they are like, wow, really, that is such a great school."
"The reputation of the school has improved so much the past year."
My kids have not been happier."
The kids have received the highest academic education."
"This school is really Christ-centered, others may say it, but HCS really does practice it."
"We had two kids at another prestigious Christian school for years, and we love this environment so much better. Our child is so much happier and we are so glad we made this decision to have him at HCS."
"We are so thankful that the leadership of this school stood strong to stay open; we are so proud to go to HCS."
"This is truly our second home, and I love volunteering here every day."
“We transferred to HCS from another private school and our child loves it here. It is a blessing to here and to feel the love of Jesus.”
“My son graduated and is pre-med. While in college he realized that his education at HCS was far above what many of his peers received.”
“I love the biblical worldview. My graduate from HCS was at the top of her college classes.”
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Comments from Faculty
“These students are amazing! I don’t feel like this is a job. These kids are respectful and the family backing is so great!”
“These kids are so respectful. I have friends in other schools where the kids are so disrespectful. Our kids are so nice. The joy on their faces just because they get to be here is so wonderful.”
“My own kids are the happiest they have ever been. I was an advocate for public school but now I only fully support HCS. This environment is so wonderful and not at all like any other place I have ever worked. Everyone is so positive.”
“I love my new classroom and all the new curriculum.”
“Zoom was heartbreaking. I have heard kids say, ‘We hate Zoom.’ They absolutely love in-person teaching.”
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Student comments:
“I love all of the new facilities and specialized departments. I look around and I see an area that needs to be upgraded, fixed, or repaired and then before I know it, it's all fixed. That never used to happen so it's so exciting to see the beautiful facility and the funds being allotted to the needs of the school.”
“At some schools, you can be a ghost but not here. It’s a cool experience and I love Student Government. I am learning great life skills.”
“Being here is refreshing for me. It is a family and everyone cares for me.”
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Special thanks to the following Donors who gave towards our Legacy Annual Fund to raise $1,000,000 for school needs. Our prayer is that EVERY FAMILY will generously give a year-end gift on behalf of their child or grandchild.
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Adams, Alicia
Anderson, Ruth
Ann, Leslie
Apple, Johnny
Barton, Anthony & Yolanda
Benfield, Ruth
Blommer, Shannon
Blumenthal, Nancie
De La Rosa, Deeann
Denny, Susan
Espinosa, Peter
Frasier, Robert
Glaze, James
Gonce, Doug
Hatten, Mike & Lori
Hume, Suzanne
Jones, Fleming & Bonnie
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Krause, Carolyn
Laflin, Chris & Amy
Law, Anthony & Sylvia
Lee, Charlie
Lemos, Sophia
Logan, Tom & Jenna
Metcalfe, Joni
Miller, Brent & Jennifer
Myers, Nicole
Myers, William & Brenda
Navarro, Jessica
Ochoa, Misty
Peloquin, Chrissy
Risting, Diane
Salcido, Anthony
Schweizer, Mario & Jenni
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Scully, Brian & Nanci
Scully, Dan & Lanie
Stueber, Cathey
Thatcher, Julie
Trimble, Katie
Wagner Chiropractic
Weckhurst, Katherine
Westphal, Michael
Wilcox, Lisa
Winter, Jack & Karen
Woo, Julieta
Annonomous Donor
Annonomous Donor
Annonomous Donor
Annonomous Donor
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Please contact Misty Ochoa for all donations or for further details.
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What's happening this week at Hillcrest? |
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Saturday, December 12th at 9:00AM |
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For those of you that would like to help build the handball court, we are assembling a team TOMORROW!
Meet at the back parking lot at 9:00AM. Bring your tools if you have any (not required, but helpful).
Contact Ron St.Amand with any questions: 818-581-6078
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Monday, December 14 - SNOW DAY (THEMED DRESS DAY) Jeans (WITHOUT TEARS or HOLES) may be worn, when you wear your “GOING TO THE SNOW” outfits!!!!
- 8:30AM: PS2 Christmas Presentation
- 9:00AM: Secondary Students - Late Start
- 9:30AM: TK Christmas Presentation
- 10:30AM: Pre-K Christmas Presentation
- 11:15AM - 12:30PM: Teachers Luncheon - from HCS PFA
- 11:30AM: PS3 Christmas Presentation
- 3:30PM - 5:00PM: Robotics ~ 5 & 6 yrs (Extended Care)
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Tuesday, December 15 - DRESS YOUR CHRISTMAS BEST!! (THEMED DRESS DAY) Dress-up in fancy Christmas Attire!!!
- 9:00AM: Secondary Students - Late Start
- 9:30AM: Kindergarten & 1st Grade Christmas Presentation
- 10:30AM: 2nd Grade & 3rd Grade Christmas Presentation
- 12:15PM: Secondary Students - Early Dismissal
- 1:00PM: 4th-6th Grades Christmas Presentation
- 2:30PM - 3:00PM: Dance Class ~ 5-7 yrs (Extended Care)
- 3:00PM - 3:30PM: Dance Class ~ 8-10 yrs (Extended Care)
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Wednesday, 16 - CHRISTMAS PAJAMS DAY (THEMED DRESS DAY) Wear your favorite Christmas Pajamas (TOPS MUST REACH MID-THIGH, IF WEARING LEGGING-STYLED PJS BOTTOMS)
- 8:30AM - 9:30AM: Parents in Prayer
- 9:00AM: Secondary Students - Late Start
- 12:15PM: Secondary Students - Early dismissal
- 3:00PM - 3:45PM: Jr. Cheer Class (PS-6th Grade)
- 3:30PM - 5:00PM: Robotics ~ 9-12 yrs (Extended Care)
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Thursday, December 17 - UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER (THEMED DRESS DAY) Jeans (WITHOUT TEARS or HOLES) may be worn, when wearing an Ugly Christmas Sweater or Sweatshirt
- LAST DAY TO BRING TOY FOR THE TOY DRIVE!!
- 9:30AM - 10:30AM: K-12th Family Group Chapel - Located on the football field
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12:00PM: Preschool Dismissal - NO AFTERSCHOOL CARE AVAILABLE!
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12:15PM: Secondary Dismissal - NO AFTERSCHOOL CARE AVAILABLE!
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12:30PM: Elementary Dismissal - NO AFTERSCHOOL CARE AVAILABLE!
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Friday, December 18 - MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
- NO SCHOOL! - NO Extended Care, NO Camp Available
- End of Quarter 2 / Semester 1
Enjoy Your Christmas Vacation!
We'll See You Next Year!!!!!
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Christmas-Themed Dress Week
- Students must follow the guidelines of each Christmas-Themed Dress Day.
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On certain specified days, jeans (WITHOUT TEARS OR HOLES) may be worn, when accompanied with themed top.
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Students who choose not to participate in any Christmas themed-dress day(s) must wear regular uniform attire.
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Jeans ok when you are dressed like you are going to the snow. |
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Dress-up in your fancy Christmas attire.
NO JEANS!
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Wear your Christmas PJ's
Onesie/Twosie
NO SLIPPERS
& NO JEANS!
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Jeans ok when wearing an Ugly Christmas Sweater or Sweatshirt. |
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December 14, 15, & 16
SECONDARY STUDENTS ONLY
MODIFIED TIME SCHEDULE - 9:00AM - 12:15PM
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SECONDARY MIDTERM SCHEDULE!
- 9:00AM - 10:30AM Session 1
- 10:30AM - 10:45AM Nutrition
- 10:45AM - 12:15PM Session 2
ALL Secondary Students
(7th - 12th Grades ONLY)
Students who do NOT have a class for a particular session, do not need to report to school for that session.
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HCS Christmas Presentations
ALL PARENTS must wear a face-covering while on campus and thru the entirety of their child's presentation.
ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS!!
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Monday, December 14th
8:30AM: PS2 Christmas Presentation
9:30AM: TK Christmas Presentation
10:30AM: Pre-K Christmas Presentation
11:30AM: PS3 Christmas Presentation
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Tuesday, December 15th
9:30AM: Kindergarten & 1st Grade Christmas Presentation
10:30AM: 2nd Grade & 3rd Grade Christmas Presentation
1:00PM: 4th-6th Grades Christmas Presentation
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LAST CHANCE TO SIGN-UP FOR
Christmas & Winter Camps
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In order to register for Christmas Camp and a Winter Camp, you must complete the attached registration forms and submit with payment.
*Please note that there is a separate registration form for each camp! We staff each camp based on enrollment so, there will be NO late registration forms accepted!!
1. Christmas Camp Dec.21,22,23
Registration form & payment for Christmas Camp are due by Monday, 12/14th
2. Winter Camp Dec. 28,29,30
Registration form & payment for Winter Camp are due by Thursday, 12/17th
Please return registration forms to:
- Katie Trimble, Preschool Director (infants-preschool)
- Lisa Wilcox, Extended Care Director (K-12th Grade)
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Christmas Toy Drive going on NOW thru 12/17
Donate an UNWRAPPED TOY for children in need!
Donation boxes are located in the Elementary Main Entrance
and in Early Ed Main Entrance
Toy Drive hosted, this year, by HCS Elementary Student Council
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SUPPORT HCS ANYY TIME YOU SHOP AMAZON!!!
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Week of December 21 - 25
December 21-25: CHRISTMAS VACATION
No School, No Distance Learning
December 21, 22, 23
Christmas Camp - MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED, NO DROP-IN AVAILABLE!!
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Week of December 28 - January 1
12/28-01/25 - CHRISTMAS VACATION
No School, No Distance Learning
December 28, 29, 30
Winter Camp - MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED, NO DROP-IN AVAILABLE!!
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Week we return to school: January 4 - 8, 2021
Monday, January 4
- TEACHERS IN-SERVICE
- NO SCHOOL, NO Distance Learning, NO Extended Care, NO Camp Available
Tuesday, January 5
- SCHOOL RESUMES FOR ALL GRADES: infants, preschool, elementary, & secondary
- 2:30PM - 3:00PM ~ Dance Class: 5-7 yrs (Extended Care)
- 3:00PM - 3:30PM ~ Dance Class: 8-10 yrs (Extended Care)
Wednesday, January 6
- 3:00PM - 3:45PM Jr. Cheer Class (PS-6th Grade)
- 3:30PM - 5:00PM - Robotics: 9-12 yrs (Extended Care)
Thursday, January 7
- 1:30PM - 3:00PM - PFA Meeting
- 3:30PM - 5:00PM ~ Robotics: 7 & 8 yrs (Extended Care)
Friday, January 8
- 8:30AM - 9:30AM PFA Parent Coffee & Fellowship
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So much info available for you on our Parent Resource page.
- Weekly Newsletter & Archived Newsletters
- Calendar-At-A-Glance
- Uniform Policy & Uniform Info
- Class Supply Lists
- Extended Care & Camp Registration
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Volunteer Schedule / Sign-Up Genius
- Amazon Smile (support HCS)
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Is there something missing?
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Hillcrest
Holiday
Happenings
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Early Education Campus
Miss Myers
PRE-K Class
Art & Science Exploration
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Mrs. De La Rosa's Fabulous Fifth Graders |
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Hillcrest Christian
School
449 East Wilbur Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805-497-7501
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Hillcrest Christian
Preschool
449 East Wilbur Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805-495-5513
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If you have any questions about this correspondence or need more information, please contact Dawn Sharifi at dsharifi@hillcrestcs.org (805-497-7501, ext 1002)
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