A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 08.28.20

By hillsidepta | August 28, 2020

Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: I hope this message finds you well. From this point moving forward you will receive weekly communications from my office. I know you have many more questions than what you have been provided answers for. My complete transparency to my school community is that I am committed to updating you all as I become…

Welcome Back Letter 20-21SY

By hillsidepta | August 25, 2020

August 25, 2020 Dear Hillside Families: Welcome to the new school year! This has been a summer unlike any other and we are gearing up for a start to the school year with remote instruction, which will make the start to this school year unprecedented. I am excited to welcome all of our new families…

Update for fall – No. 6

By hillsidepta | August 21, 2020

Dear Families, Caregivers, and Staff, Click here for a PDF version of this message As you know, last week I made the very difficult decision to begin the 2020-2021 school year with fully remote instruction. We understand that our delivery of this instruction needs to be rigorous and engaging for our students and keep them…

Update for fall – No. 5

By hillsidepta | August 14, 2020

August 14, 2020 Click here for a PDF version of this message Dear Families, Caregivers, and Staff, With today’s update I will expand on information shared during my Town Hall message and describe in more detail our work plans going forward. I am also including a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document with questions we have been receiving throughout this remote time period.…

Parent University-Mental Health Support

By hillsidepta | August 11, 2020

Hillside Families:   As announced by our Superintendent Dr. Ponds on Friday, July 31, the district is developing a “Parent University” to support families for the coming school year. We are designing video instruction and virtual meetings for parents with our educational teams to assist parents with the skills needed to successfully help children with their…

Montclair School District Update for Fall

By hillsidepta | July 31, 2020

Dear Families, Caregivers, and Staff, Click here for a PDF version of this letter I write to you this week to expand on points you raised since my last update and provide some new information. Instruction As you know we are committed to providing a 100% remote option as well as a Hybrid model that…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 6.23.2020

By hillsidepta | June 23, 2020

Dear Parents/Caregivers: It has been a year of challenges, disappointments, and successes. I want to thank you all for the support and patience shown these past 10 months, especially post- March 12, 2020. Despite the circumstances, we continued to work to ensure the safety and educational needs of our students. There are countless people to whom…

Meeting Minutes Mar 13, 2020

By hillsidepta | March 13, 2020

Hillside PTA/SATp Meeting* March 13, 2020 9:30 a.m.   *Meeting held via conference call due to school closure today for professional development related to the evolving COVID-19 situation   Call to Order – Brian Fleischer called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.   Minutes from the February meeting will be reviewed and approved at…

Meeting Minutes Feb 13, 2020

By hillsidepta | February 13, 2020

Agenda for Hillside PTA/SATp Meeting February 13, 2019 Brian Fleischer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ● The minutes from the January 10, 2019 meeting were approved. ● Treasurer Derick Deysel reviewed the year to date revenue figures and bank balances. Calendar/Events Highlights, Thank You’s and Volunteer Needs ● Susan and others discussed…