A Note from the Principal’s Desk 3.4.22

By hillsidepta | March 7, 2022

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 3.4.2022   Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: ​​This school year, adjustments to our performance schedule were made and we had to combine the Gymnastics Show (cycle 2 performance) and the Dance Show (cycle 3 performance) into a single Gymnastics & Dance Showcase. This adjustment presented many challenges, however, Mrs. Smeriglio, Mrs. Lever, and our STUDENTS…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 2.25.2022

By hillsidepta | February 26, 2022

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 2.25.2022   Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: After more than 20 years in the Montclair Public Schools, PHYLLIS LOWENTHAL will be retiring on Mar 1, 2022. Here are her reflective words on her farewell, “This is a bittersweet decision and one that I have given much thought to especially during…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 2.11.2022

By hillsidepta | February 24, 2022

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 2.11.2022   Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: Is this weather for real, please enjoy some much needed time outside this weekend! An event that you do not want to miss will be held tomorrow outside at the Montclair Art Museum – Lunar New Year Flier – Lunar New Year Program Schedule. **Morning Drop-off…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk 2.4.22

By hillsidepta | February 9, 2022

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 2.4.2022   Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers:   Celebrating and educating all week long with Lunar New Year and BLM Week of Action activities! Hillside students celebrate the Lunar New Year with a variety of authentic activities. Morning announcements highlighting the event. Students explored Lunar New Year traditions and customs…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk 1.28.22

By hillsidepta | January 31, 2022

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 1.28.2022   Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers:   This month, Hillside Cares (SATp subcommittee) honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and showed support for the Montclair community by facilitating a Blessing Bags & Peace Notes Drive. Working alongside Glenfield student volunteers, many of whom are Hillside Alumni, Hillside families &…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk 1.21.22

By hillsidepta | January 31, 2022

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 1.21.2022   Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: We have congratulatory moments every day at Hillside! I would like to extend a special SHOUT-OUT to Talia Dinour, one of our fourth graders, for being featured in yesterday’s Montclair Local ~ Montclair Kids News. Talia contributed an article entitled, Hillside School – 5…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk 1.14.22

By hillsidepta | January 17, 2022

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 1.14.2022   Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: I hope this message finds you and your families in good health. This communication is chock full, please take the time to read it. Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 1.10.2022

By hillsidepta | January 11, 2022

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 1.10.2022   Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: Happy New Year! We have started this year with quite a bang, hitting the ground running!!! We are very busy at work to support the needs of our teachers and students with regard to curriculum and instruction. The Dr. Ponds’ Virtual Option opt-in period…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk 12.10.21

By hillsidepta | December 17, 2021

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 12.10.2021   Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: School-wide News…Be in the Know Dance-Gymnastics Aesthetics If you have a child enrolled in a dance or gymnastics class, then please click HERE to read more about our showcase rescheduled dates. Cycle 2 Aesthetics/CIs Cycle 2 Aesthetics and CIs begin Monday, December 13th. Schedules are…

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 12.3.2021

By hillsidepta | December 17, 2021

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 12.3.2021   Dear Hillside Parents/Caregivers: Being selfless, empathetic, compassionate, and community oriented are goals we should all be striving for. Helping others is not only good for them and a good thing to do, it also makes us happier and healthier too. Giving also connects us to others, creating…