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PTA Meeting Minutes June 10, 2021
Hillside PTA Meeting Minutes June 10, 2021 (via Zoom) Brian welcomed everyone Approved Hillside PTA February 2021 meeting minutes Principal’s report: We are already planning for next year with the hope and perspective that we will be completely full time in September and will be restoring our aesthetic program. Have been doing…
Read MoreA Note from the Principal’s Desk – 6.4.2021
Dear Hillside Community, Today we hosted our annual FIELD DAY!!!! The development and design of this day was created by the CEO of Field Day, Mrs. Lever and her right hand, Mrs. Smeriglio. These two dynamic physical education teachers were so creative with developing challenging interactive activities for all students (in-person & remote). At every turn during this trying time, I am honored…
Read MoreA Note from the Principal’s Desk 5.27.21
Dear Hillside Community, June is Pride Month, when the world’s LGBT communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves. Pride gatherings are rooted in the arduous history of minority groups who have struggled for decades to overcome prejudice and be accepted for who they are. The original organizers chose this month to pay…
Read MoreTransition to 6th Grd Summer Program
Transition to 6th Grade Summer Program Register by June 21st Space is limited. Montclair High School George Inness Annex 141 Park Street Date: July 6-July 29 Monday-Thursday Time: 8:30-12 noon Have Fun Reading Role Playing Stories Exploring Math Concepts See attached flyer for application information
Read MoreA Note from the Principal’s Desk 5.14.21
A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 5.14.2021 Dear Hillside Community, We’re rocking and rolling with hybrid learning and the weather is finally on our side! Enjoy your weekend with your loved ones. Hybrid In-Person Reminders: Hybrid In-person Rotation Calendar Mounties – Bulldogs Calendar https://hillside.montclair.k12.nj.us/calendar School-wide Mentions: Aesthetics 5/17/21-5/21/21 A2 Week/Bulldog Wednesday Daily…
Read MoreMPSD – Department of Pupil Services
Good afternoon, Hillside Community Please see the message below from the Montclair Public Schools – Department of Pupil Services: Special Education Elementary Students All students in grades K-5, with an IEP, will begin in-person/hybrid learning, five days a week Monday, May 17. If your child receives transportation, the Transportation Department will adjust to accommodate the schedule…
Read MorePTA Meeting Minutes May 13, 2021
Hillside PTA Meeting Minutes May 13, 2021 (via Zoom) Brian welcomed everyone Approved Hillside PTA April 2021 meeting minutes Principal Update: We know that time in school matters – good energy in the building Moving to five days per week for all classified students on Monday Child Study Team returning to building Monday…
Read MorePicture Day is Coming!
Picture Day! Picture Day is here! All Mounties will have their pictures taken during the school day on May 25. All Bulldogs will have their pictures taken during the school day on May 27. All completely Virtual Students will have the opportunity to have their pictures taken. Please use the attached Sign Up Genius to…
Read MoreWeekly Community Message No. 20
Dear Families, Caregivers and Staff, Click here to see a PDF version It’s been a very challenging and complicated year. We are looking forward to a return to normalcy in the fall. In the meantime, during the final month and half, we have prepared a plan to return all students on all grade levels as…
Read MoreA Note from the Principal’s Desk – 5.7.2021
A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 5.7.2021 Dear Hillside Community, Happy Mother’s Day to all the selfless women who inspire, motivate and remind us to be a better person every single day! I wish you a weekend of joy and laughter with your loved ones. Thank you for the work of our SATp – Cultural…
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