🗳️ Democracy in Action at Hillcrest! 🗳️ On Monday, students in our Grade 4/5 classes will have the opportunity to participate in a mock municipal election! This exciting learning experience builds on last week’s presentation from Councillor Chad Hyatt, who highlighted the important role local government plays in our community. Our students are ready to put their learning into action, explore the voting process, and experience firsthand how citizens can have a voice in shaping their community! 🇨🇦

Yesterday, students in all grades participated in bus safety training with Buster the bus and practised an emergency evacuation. 🚌

We will have our first Colour House activity of the year on Thursday. We're playing B-I-N-G-O to build our fall-themed French vocabulary. Student colours have not changed since last year. Dress in your colour and earn points for your colour house!

Students in Ms. Cumming's Gr.4/5 class engaged in a fun detective math lesson today. As they circulated around the crime scene solving place value problems, they received clues in order to determine who the culprit was. It was an engaging way to learn about place value. 🕵️

Come on, Dragons! Let's see your school spirit for the first spirit day of the year!

Were you at the Sting game last night?🐝 If not, you missed out on hearing this crew sing the national anthem. 🇨🇦What a great job they did! Merci à Mme Davis for leading this opportunity for our students.

Attention all cross country members! If it is raining tomorrow morning then practice is cancelled.

To mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, students read and reflected on the story Stolen Words by Melanie Florence. Following their discussion, students learned Ojibwe words and created a display symbolizing a meaningful step toward returning language and culture to Indigenous children.

Looking to make a real difference in a child’s school day? 🍎✨ We’re hiring an Elementary Supervision Support Staff! Help keep our recess and lunchtime safe, fun, and engaging for students. It’s a rewarding role with school-day hours—perfect for parents or anyone looking to support our school community. 👉 Apply here: https://network.applytoeducation.com/applicant/jobposting/jobdetails.aspx?JOB_POSTING_ID=01c10f7b-825b-4e7d-81d4-796f09a27dc3&sReferer=ATEJOBBOARD

Tomorrow we celebrate the francophone culture in Ontario. Show your spirit by wearing Green and White tomorrow! 💚🤍💚🤍

Tonight is our Meet the Educator event from 4:30 p.m-6:30 p.m. Come meet your child's teacher, grab a bite to eat at the Lion's BBQ and join our 15 year celebration of Hillcrest being an all French Immersion school. Hope to see you there!

Hillcrest will be hosting a Terry Fox Run on Monday, September 28th. Please consider making a donation. https://schools.terryfox.ca/131106

Join us on Thursday, September 24th from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM! Come tour the classrooms, say hello to your child's educators, and connect with our school community. The Lions Club will be on-site serving up delicious hamburgers and hot dogs for a donation. We can't wait to see you there!

📸Say cheese!🧀 Don't forget that picture day is Monday.

The School Council is excited to announce our upcoming Farm to School Fundraiser! Share this advertisement with your family and friends and place all orders on School Cash Online.

Did someone outgrow their Dragon wear this summer? Don't worry, more is available through Team Outfitters. Some new options have been added to the store over the summer too. https://teamoutfitters.net/collections/hillcrest

And just like that... we’re BACK! 🔔📚 Day 1 is in the books, and we couldn't be more excited for everything this year has in store. Let’s do this! 🚀

Same sign, 15 years of immersion magic!

15 years ago, we officially became a single-track French Immersion school. Look closely—you might even recognize a few familiar faces who have been with us since Day 1!

Thank you to all of the educators, families, and students who have made our French immersion journey so special. Here's to 15 years of growing, learning, and thriving together in French!

🦆 Got your ducks in a row for September?

If Kindergarten Registration is still on your to-do list, don't worry — there's still time! Registration remains open, and we can't wait to welcome your little learner to the LKDSB family. ✅

From making new friends to building confidence and discovering a love of learning, kindergarten is an exciting first step. And with LKDSB schools in communities across Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent, a great kindergarten experience is never far from home. 💚

🔗 Register today: www.lkdsb.net/kindergarten