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Titan Times
Upcoming Dates
April 12 - Jump-Rope-for-Heart Kick-Off
April 16 - Earthquake Drill / last day to order Denji Sushi hot lunch
April 19 - Dance Festival Dress Rehearsal
April 26 - Jump Rope for Heart Event / Hot Lunch (Denji Sushi)
May 3 - Pro-D Day (no school for students)
May 5 - Shred-a-thon and bottle drive at Hillcrest 11am-2pm
May 6 - Neufeld's order deadline
May 8 - PAC meeting 9am
May 14 - Grade 6 immunizations / hot lunch order deadline
May 16 - Neufeld's order pick-up
May 17 - Rodeo pancake breakfast
May 20 - Victoria Day - No School
May 21 - Concert dress rehearsal
May 22 - K-7 Spring Concert (showtimes at 10:30am & 1pm - more information to come)
May 24 - Hot Lunch - Cobs & Booster Juice
May 27 - Pro-D Day (no school for students)
Principal's Message
Dear Titan Families,
My name is Ms. Annette Keeper, and I am thrilled to be working at Hillcrest Elementary! I have worked as
a primary teacher, an intermediate teacher, a Learning Support Teacher, a Vice-Principal and a Principal
in our District for 28 years. Further to that, I have grown up and attended school here in the Cloverdale
area as well. It is an area that is near and dear to my heart.
At this time, I am working alongside Mrs. Stregger and Mr. Stewart as I get to know this wonderful
community. We are busy now getting ready for the 2024-25 School Year already, if you can believe it! If
there is any information you would like us to know in preparation for school organization, please ensure
you send us an email or a note about it. Also, if you know you are going to be moving and your children
will not be attending Hillcrest in September, please let us know this as well. School organization is a
complex process and the more information we have the better!
We all have an important job - to work together, parents and school staff, to help our children to grow up
curious, confident and excited to learn. We all have the task to ensure our children can become
successful citizens in the future. We are all on the same team and I can tell you, we will be much more
effective at this important task if we work together, if we communicate openly and often! I invite you to
stay connected with us. Introduce yourself to the office and your child’s teacher, get to know the
routines and your child’s friends. The more connected you are to your child and the things that are a big
part of their life, the better it is for them!
I am currently at the school Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays although the times fluctuate due to
meetings and such. Please feel free to introduce yourself!
Kindly,
Ms. A. Keeper
Principal
PAC Updates
Please click here to view the PAC website for all up-to-date PAC info.
Did you know that you can find the minutes for PAC meetings on the website? This is a great way to stay
"in the loop" if you are unable to attend the meetings.
Health & Wellness
Each month we will be forwarding you health & wellness resources for your family provided by Fraser
Health. For April, the focus is playing outside.
Get outside and play

Physical activity is a necessary requirement for optimal health – and the benefits are even greater if you
can do it outdoors.
Regular physical activity in childhood helps to develop cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength and bone
density, and being outdoors is known to improve mental health.
There are many benefits to unstructured, outside play. When children spend time outside, they:
1. Sit less, move more and play longer – key to cardiovascular health and fitness.
2. Have healthier eyes – 10+ hours a week outside reduces nearsightedness risks.
3. Sleep better – sunlight helps regulate melatonin and sleep patterns.
4. Enjoy improved mood – exercise reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression.
5. Feel more connected to nature – experience calm and develop mindfulness.
Planning active outings doesn’t have to be challenging or costly. Here are some ideas that you can try
this week:
• Go for a walk or hike – try these 10 hikes to take your kids on this summer.
• Play in a forest or park – try a new regional park every day for a week.
• Climb a tree – this Vancouver climbing tree is inspiring, but start smaller!
• Explore a local stream – check these beautiful watershed walks in the region.
• Play hopscotch or jump rope – try teaching these six fun jump rope games.
• Swim at the pool, waterpark or beach – check beach safety conditions first.
• Ride a bike or scooter – find easy, family-friendly cycling routes.
• Visit farms, fish hatcheries and bird sanctuaries – this local family fun guide has unique ideas.
Find more ideas to keep your kids active through the year on Fraser Health’s website:
https://ow.ly/lrmm50PezbK

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