Hello, Hillside Families! Happy Mother's Day to our amazing Husky moms, and to all moms in your families! I hope you all have a wonderful day of spoils!
Special thanks to the Hillside PTA and the families who made the staff feel extra special for Staff Appreciation Week! Friday's luncheon was tremendous, and the treats and messages throughout the week were so appreciated. We are all grateful to be part of such a caring school community. Thank you!
The New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) continues this week. Fourth and fifth graders will take the ELA portion of the assessment on Monday and Tuesday. Fifth graders will then wrap up testing altogether the following Monday and Tuesday with Science. As always, we are confident that our students are well-prepared, and we simply encourage them to try their hardest, do their best, and show what they know! We would appreciate it if families could ensure that students are well-rested for testing days, have a healthy breakfast, and show up to school on time with fully charged computers and wired headphones. Thanks so much!
We have an eventful week ahead with trips, events, and activities as follows:
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On Monday afternoon, the Hillside Band will have a special rehearsal with composer Patrick J. Burns, who wrote the piece we had commissioned to honor the school's 70th Anniversary. The band will play the piece at the Spring Concert later this month and the Time Capsule Ceremony in June. Exciting stuff!
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Second graders take their trips to the Great Swamp and Raptor Trust on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. It's a great experience, and I wish them a fun time!
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At Tuesday evening's Board of Education meeting, the district's Teachers of the Year will be honored. Congratulations, again, to our very own Mrs. Kristina Dugan for earning this well-deserved recognition!
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We have our next PTA Meeting on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Please see the Zoom link in the calendar below.
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Weather permitting, we will have the Hillside Multicultural Night Thursday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. We will begin with performances in the upper gym from 6:00 to 6:30, and then will head to the upper blacktop for a trip around the world! We're excited to learn more about the many cultures that make up our wonderful school! See information here.
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The district's "Art Through the Ages" Art Show will also be held on Thursday evening at the Livingston Community/Senior Center from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Congratulations to the Huskies who are having their art featured! (P.S. Apologies for the conflict with Multicultural Night! While we make every effort to avoid these conflicts, they are sometimes unavoidable, and we appreciate your understanding.)
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The PTA will host its monthly School Store on Friday during recess. Students interested in shopping are welcome to bring in cash in marked envelopes. Thank you!
LAST CALL FOR APPAREL! The ongoing Hillside Apparel Sale ends for the year on May 16! See this link https://www.likewear.com/pages/hillside or flyer! Thank you!
The PTA's Spring Carnival is set for Tuesday, June 3rd (rain date of June 10th). Please see this flyer for tickets and other information! Volunteers and Bake Sale items are also needed. Please see this link to volunteer and donate. Thank you!
Note to Kindergarten families: For your planning purposes, the Kindergarten Celebration will take place on Monday, June 16th, at 8:30 a.m. A letter with additional information is forthcoming, but please save the date!
Note to fifth grade families: For your planning purposes, the Moving Up Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, June 19th, starting at 8:30 a.m. Additional information is forthcoming. The Fifth Grade Clap Out will take place on the last day of school, June 24th, at noon in the front loop. Save these dates!
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REMINDERS from the Hillside PTA:
1) Note from the PTA Yearbook Committee: We are very excited to announce that it is time to place your 2024-2025 Hillside Elementary Yearbook orders!!! Order by using this link: Yearbook Link. If you'd like to include a special message/dedication in this year's yearbook, please see this link.
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Thank you for reading, and enjoy the week ahead!
Best,
Dr. Gramata
Click here for the school's online lunch menu!
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Upcoming Dates to Remember!
Week of May 12, 2025
Monday, 5-12: NJSLA Grades 4 & 5 ELA, Day 1
Parent Class Placement Surveys Due
Hillside Band Rehearsal w/Composer, Patrick J. Burns, 1:15 p.m.
ASEs: Art & Basketball
Tuesday, 5-13: NJSLA Grades 4 & 5 ELA, Day 2
Second Grade Trip to Great Swamp/Raptor Trust (Williams/Gursky)
ASEs: Golf & Science
LYCS Leaders Grade 2, 2:45 p.m.
BOE Workshop/Voting Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 5-14: Second Grade Trip to Great Swamp/Raptor Trust (Hazelcorn/Campbell)
Student Council Representative Meeting, 11:03 a.m., Library
LYCS Leaders Grade 1, 2:45 p.m.
Fifth Grade Musical Practice, 2:45 p.m.
PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m. (click for Zoom link)
Thursday, 5-15: Fifth Grade Musical Rehearsal, 1:00 p.m.
ASEs: Robotics & Fitness
Hillside's Multicultural Night, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
District Art Show, 6:00 p.m., Livingston Community Center
Friday, 5-16: School Store
ASEs: Dance & Engineering
Week of May 19, 2025
Monday, 5-19: NJSLA Grade 5 Science, Day 1
Student Council/Field Day Assembly, 1:15 p.m.
ASEs: Art & Basketball
MPMS Special Education Parent Orientation, 6:15 p.m., MPMS Library
MPMS Fifth Grade Parent Orientation, 7:00 p.m., MPMS Auditorium
Tuesday, 5-20: NJSLA Grade 5 Science, Day 2
Fifth Grade Musical Rehearsal, 1:00 p.m.
ASEs: Golf & Science
Wednesday, 5-21: Fifth Grade Musical Practice, 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, 5-22: ASEs: Robotics & Fitness
Hillside's Multicultural Night, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. RAIN DATE
Friday, 5-23: Fifth Grade Musical Rehearsal, 8:15 a.m.
Character Color Wars Wall Decorating, 1:30 p.m.
ASEs: Dance & Engineering
Week of May 26, 2025
Monday, 5-26: Memorial Day, Schools Closed
Tuesday, 5-27: Snow Day Give-Back, Schools Closed
BOE Voting Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 5-28: GT Art and Music Testing Begins
Fifth Grade Musical School Performance, 9:00 a.m.
Fifth Grade Musical Evening Performance, 7:00 p.m., Hillside Upper Gym
Thursday, 5-29: Spring Concert School Performance, 9:00 a.m.
ASEs: Robotics & Fitness
Spring Concert Evening Performance, 7:00 p.m., Heritage Middle School
Auditorium
Friday, 5-30: Field Day (AM)
Fifth Grade Games (PM)
ASEs: Dance & Engineering
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