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PTA Meeting Minutes January 13, 2021
Hillside PTA Meeting Minutes January 13, 2021 (via Zoom) Brian welcomed everyone Approved Hillside PTA November and December 2020 meeting minutes Principal Update: Happy to just see all parents, we are really missing the community We have received a lot of feedback from parents. The pandemic response team (parents, teachers, nurse, custodian, principals)…
Read MoreA Note from the Principal’s Desk – 1.8.2021
MLK PeaceNotes 2021.pdf Hillside Talent Show 2021.pdf A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 1.8.2021 Dear Hillside Community, On Wednesday, January 6th yet another historical national event took place. The rioting of our Capital Building prompts…
Read MoreA Note from the Principal’s Desk 12.23.20
Dear Hillside Community, It is with great pleasure that I present to you our Virtual Hillside Winter Showcase. There are three links for you to experience the talents of our wonderful students and teachers. I would like to extend a huge round of applause to the amazing Mr. Park, Mr. Poff, and Mr. Golinski!!! It will take more than…
Read MoreFood for the Holidays
Home Over the Holidays? Toni’s Kitchen provides easy access to healthy food Two ways to help your family: 1) Stop by Toni’s. Open weekdays 9-2 or Saturday 9-12 or Sunday 3-5:30. OR 2) Take worries over grocery bills off your shoulders. No need to register or show need. Simply send us an email with your…
Read MoreSATp Social Justice Committee
Hello Hillside Community – The Hillside “School Action Team for Partnership” Committee on Social Justice ( HSJ )was formed at the start of the 2020-2021 school year. We are volunteers, parents,teachers, staff, and administrators from the Hillside Elementary School Community—and you are invited to join us! This school year, we are working on three initiatives aimed to make Hillside a more inclusive and…
Read MoreA Note from the Principal’s Desk 12.18.2020
Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: I hope this message finds you all well. Thank you for attending our PTA meeting today, the next meeting will be on Thursday, January 7th. Please see the outline below of Hillside events and activities. Cycle 2 CI and Aesthetics Courses: The week of 12/21 will be B-day aesthetics for all students. Cycle 2 Add/Drop Period:…
Read MorePTA Meeting Minutes December 18, 2020
December 18, 2020 Hillside PTA Meetings Brian welcomed guests Due to technical difficulties we were unable to approve November 2020 minutes. Principal Update: Completed building walk-through with administration, custodians, principals to confirm that everything we’ve set out to do has been completed. We are posting protocols, signage, bathroom procedures, etc. We continue to…
Read MoreA Note from the Principal’s Desk – 11.13.2020
A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 11.13.2020 Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: I hope this message finds you and your families in good health. As each day passes I learn of another person that has been affected by the virus in some way. My family and I continue to practice CDC guidelines prioritizing our…
Read MorePTA Meeting Minutes November 13, 2020
November 13, 2020 PTA Meeting Brian welcomed guests and we approved October 2020 PTA meeting minutes. Treasury Update: Membership due income has increased since last meeting We also have additional spirit wear income – $1200 from Van Vleck pop up sale If you don’t use a charity, consider adding Hillside to your Amazon…
Read MoreHybrid Announcement
Dear Families/Caregivers and Staff, Click here for a PDF of this email Based on regional risk factors and in close consultation with the Montclair Health Department, our school doctor and medical team, we are unable to commence in-person instruction on November 16. Unfortunately, the data I received this morning demonstrates an increase in community spread of COVID-19.…
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