Many Thanks from the PTA

Dear Hillside Families, Administrators and Staff, The 2020-2021 Hillside PTA Executive Board would like to thank and congratulate all of you for stepping up in this most challenging of years to support all of our children and our Hillside community in so many incredible ways. This year presented us with many challenges – most notably…

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A Note from the Principal’s Desk 6.17.21

A Note from the Principal’s Desk – 6.17.2021   Dear Hillside Community,   Words cannot begin to express all of the challenges and rewards of this school year. I would like to extend a thank you to our teachers, secretaries, paraprofessionals, related service staff members, custodians, operational aides that did the unthinkable…thank you. Parents and…

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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…

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A 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…

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A 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…

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Transition 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

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A 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…

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MPSD – 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…

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PTA 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…

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Picture 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…

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