A Note from the Principal’s Desk 2.26.21

By hillsidepta | February 26, 2021

Dear Hillside Community, I hope this message finds you well and that you have been able to enjoy some of the (slightly) warmer weather! This upcoming rainy weekend seems like a great opportunity to read a good book!  While Hillside celebrates literacy all year long, we’re excited to focus on literacy during Read Across America week. We hope to…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 2.19.2021

By hillsidepta | February 19, 2021

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 2.19.2021 Dear Hillside Community, I hope this message finds you well. Please see information and updates below. Hybrid In-person Requests If a parent who selected remote now wishes to switch to hybrid in-person, then they must notify myself and Mrs. Mazur by February 26, 2021. Your child will then participate in…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 2.12.2021

By hillsidepta | February 12, 2021

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 2.12.2021 Dear Hillside Community, It is with a heavy heart that we share some sad news. On Saturday February 6th,  Dr. Anglin’s father, Robert Lennon, passed away. Our deepest sympathies and condolences to Dr. Anglin and her family during this difficult time.    SCHOOL-WIDE MENTIONS: Hybrid Requests If a parent…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 2.5.2021

By hillsidepta | February 5, 2021

Dear Hillside Community, What a week?! In spite of the contention, we as a school community will continue to put kids first. Teachers continue to collaborate with planning and preparation for their delivery of instruction. Mr. Adamo and I, along with the Department of Equity, Curriculum and Instruction supervisors, conduct teacher observations, which afford us…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk 1.29.21

By hillsidepta | January 29, 2021

Dear Hillside Community,   Collaborations, discussions, and planning have been in the works since summer 2020. Mr. Adamo and I set-out to establish a schoolwide committee that would be dedicated to evolving Hillside into a school community that would intentionally teach and develop actionable work to build our capacity for understanding and respecting race and ethnic relations. Our social…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 1.22.2021

By hillsidepta | January 22, 2021

Hillside Remote Learning Schedule Cycle 2 & 3.pdf   A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 1.22.2021   Dear Hillside Community, I hope this message finds you and your families in good health. By now you should have received Superintendent Dr. Pond’s Weekly Community Message No. 6, in which we were informed the Montclair Public Schools are unable to properly…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 1.15.2021

By hillsidepta | January 15, 2021

Hillside School Hybrid Plan – For Families.pdf                                                  MLK Peace Notes.pdf   A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 1.15.2021   Dear Hillside Community, I hope this message finds you and your families…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 1.8.2021

By hillsidepta | January 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…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk 12.23.20

By hillsidepta | December 23, 2020

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…

Food for the Holidays

By hillsidepta | December 22, 2020

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…