Hillside Elementary School

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District Announcements

  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SUBSCRIPTION BUS SERVICE

    STUDENTS GETTING ON BUSIf you are interested in subscription bus service for the 2025/2025 school year, please read: LPS Subscription Bus Service 2025/2026.

    This letter explains the application process and gives important information regarding fees and deadlines. Please note: Families must apply every year; subscriptions are not automatically renewed.

     

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  • 2026-2027 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

    CALENDAR SHOWING 2026-2027 ACADEMIC DATES

     

    The 2026/2027 Academic Calendar was approved by the Livingston Board of Education on March 18, 2025.  

    Visit the calendar page of our website to view this and other school calendars. 

     

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  • KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

    CHILDRENKindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open on January 15, 2025 FOR CURRENT LIVINGSTON RESIDENTS ONLY. All registration will be done via our online registration portal. Children must be 5 years old on or before October 1, 2025 to register for kindergarten. LEARN MORE ...

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Principal's Messages

  • May 11, 2025

    Posted by Carlos Gramata on 5/14/2025

    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:

    • 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!

    • 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!

    • 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!

    • We have our next PTA Meeting on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.  Please see the Zoom link in the calendar below. 

    • 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.

    • 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.)

    • 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

    • NOTE FOR PARENTS of 5th GRADERS: 5th graders will receive a yearbook for free as a graduation gift from the PTA. Please remember you do NOT have to order a yearbook for your 5th grader.  Of course, you may purchase copies for siblings should you choose. 

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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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