A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 10.23.2020
Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: I hope this message finds you well. I understand there remain many pressing questions regarding: classroom ventilation – I anticipate receiving information from the district next week, which will be disseminated to you all. hybrid/remote student schedules – I will communicate our hybrid/remote daily schedule next week. Our current schedule will need…
Update for fall – No. 14
Dear Families, Caregivers and Staff, Click here to see a PDF version of this email I hope you have had a chance to review the Return to School Plan and evaluate which mode of instruction will be best for your family, either fully remote or hybrid. Many of you have emailed questions, and my administrative team and I are…
A Note from the Principal’s Desk 10.16.20
A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 10.16.2020 Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: Thank you for attending last night’s PTA meeting. My report addressed many of your questions regarding the reopening hybrid plan forwarded by the district this week. Here are a few highlights: School Day – Four hour school day (9:10am – 1:10pm) Arrival Entrance Plans – Plans are being finalized and will follow the health and safety procedures and protocols established by the district. Protocols for Symptoms &…
Update for Fall – No. 13
Dear Families, Caregivers and Staff, Click here for a copy of this email in PDF format We have heard from many families and all have varying opinions about returning to school or remaining remote. There is no one-size-fits-all for a learning environment during this pandemic. What I can say is that we have structured two…
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. …
Update 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…
A 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…
Meeting 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…
A 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,…
Update 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…