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A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 10.9.2020
Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: Do you know a classroom teacher or educational services professional who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference? If so, please take the time to recommend this person for the Governor’s Educator of the Year Program by completing the attached nomination form template and return it to my attention by October 30, 2020. …
Read MoreUpdate for fall – No. 12
Dear Families, Caregivers and Staff, Click here for a PDF version of this email Based on feedback and observations about the significant needs of our most vulnerable populations of students, we will initially bring back our Special Education students in the ABA program before November. Please read about this below. As we understand there is no…
Read MoreA Note from the Principal’s Desk 10.2.20
Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: October is National Bullying Prevention Month. During this month we have several activities planned for the children. We will start the month by celebrating The Week of Respect, which will run from Monday, Oct. 5- Friday, Oct. 9. All next week we have fun dress up days planned so the children and staff can…
Read MoreMeeting Minutes June 11, 2020
Hillside PTA/SATp Meeting June 11, 2020 5 p.m. (Zoom Meeting) Brian Fleischer called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. Brian read the draft Statement of Commitment to Equity and Anti-Racism and his hope that this will be reviewed, and steps will be enacted beginning with the first PTA meeting of the new…
Read MoreA Note from the Principal’s Desk 9.25.20
Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: We hope the Hillside’s Virtual Back to School Night answered many of your questions. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, thank you for that. For everyone celebrating over the long weekend..Shanah Tovah! Governor’s Educator of the Year (GEOY): Do you know a classroom teacher or educational services professional who is dedicated, inspiring,…
Read MoreUpdate for fall – No. 11
Dear Families, Caregivers and Staff, Click here for a PDF of this email Your feedback remains a valuable resource to us. Your concerns, suggestions, and reflections on remote or hybrid learning, utilizing tents for outdoor learning, physical education practices, technology, grappling with how to assist with related services for special needs children, and more are the kind of comments we need…
Read MorePTA Meeting Minutes September 25, 2020
Hillside Elementary PTA Meeting September 25, 2020, 9:30 a.m. Via Zoom Welcome and Introductions: Brian called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. and welcomed new families to our school community Brian provided an overview of the PTA mission, vision, and commitment to equity PTA Board members did a round of introductions Participants unanimously…
Read MoreClass Liaisons/Partners
Hello Hillside Families! We are looking for volunteers to be Class Liaisons/Partners. In the past, we have had (2) per homeroom class and this seems to work well. If this is new to you, GREAT! In alignment with the Board of Education’s new anti-racism policy and the PTA Council’s (PTAC) inclusion goals, we are determined that this will…
Read MoreBack to School Night Schedule
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Read MoreA Note from the Principal’s Desk – 9.18.2020
Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: We hope your children have enjoyed their first full week of remote learning. We look forward to seeing you at Hillside’s Virtual Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 23rd at 7:00pm. Please see the Back to School Night (BTSN) attachment for details. ZOOM Bombings: It has come to our attention that there have been several…
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