HV Update 4-25-25

Dear HV Families,

We were treated to a great week of weather coming back from spring break and ended the week with a spirited pep rally! It's hard to believe that by the end of next week we will already be into the month of May. The monthly security drill was held on Wednesday. I was remiss in notifying you on earlier. All went well and regular instruction resumed at the conclusion of the drill.

On Wednesday and Thursday of next week, all students in grades 3, 4, and 5 will be taking the NSJLA ELA assessment. It's imperative students are on time for school those days. Testing sessions will begin after attendance is taken. If a student is not present at the start of the testing session, the session will need to be taken on one of the make-up days. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation!

Have a wonderful weekend and we'll see you back at HV on Monday.

Best,

Allison

Please see the attached letter below regarding the NJSLA tests that will be administered in grades 3-5 this spring.

Today at the pep rally, Mrs. Sullivan recognized the annual Math League Contest winners. Congratulations to the following students.

Fourth Grade:

Third Place - Zachary Dwoskin

Second Place - Maisie Phillips

First Place - Maxwell Jenove

Fifth Grade:

Third Place - Elias Hsieh

Second Place - Juan Longobucco

First Place - Jake Drobik

Spring has Sprung!... and so have Spring Allergies!

We're looking forward to the budding trees and blooming flowers, but some of us suffer from seasonal allergies! Symptoms include: itchy eyes, scratchy throat, cough, runny nose or congestion, and watery eyes. It could be hard to determine when to keep your child home. Follow these guidelines:

• Keep your child home if he/she does not feel well enough to participate in normal activities, even if fever-free.
• Keep your child home until fever-free for 24 hours without the need to take fever-reducing medication (fever is defined 100.4 and above).
• If nausea/vomiting- keep your child home until at least 24 hours after the last episode of vomiting.
• If your child has strep throat- keep your child home until at least 12 hours have passed since the start of antibiotic treatment and fever-free for 24 hours without the need to take fever-reducing medication and feeling well enough to participate in normal activities.
• If your child is Covid-19 positive, keep home and call your school nurse for the latest guidelines.
• When reporting an absence, please report symptoms and any official diagnoses.
• Obtain a doctor's note if your child is sick for 3 or more days.
• Remind your child about practicing good hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette

For more information on seasonal allergies, visit the Allergy & Asthma Network: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/allergies/pollen-allergy/

Danielle Ciccaglione, MS, BSN, RN
Certified School Nurse
Hillview Elementary School

danielle.ciccaglione@pequannock.org

973 616-6080 ext. 5004

We hope you enjoyed your Spring Break! Welcome Back! The weather is getting warmer this week and we’re offering a Spring apparel sale. Take a look at the shop below. It will be open until 5/5 and delivery will be be the week of 5/19.

Any questions contact Nicole Kosmack at Nicole.kosmack@gmail.com

Hello Hillview Families,

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIELD DAY TEE SHIRT DESIGN WINNER! Alessia Zittel

Thank you all for participating and submitting your designs!

Save the date:

Field Day is Monday, May 12th with a rain date of Tuesday, May 13th. Families are invited to cheer their students on during the festivities which occur during the school day on the fields behind Hillview.

Please click the link below if you are interested in purchasing a 2025 field-day t-shirt for a parent or guardian! The deadline to order is Friday, April 25th. See flyer below for additional information.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8rX4R3r5jBYHJQOIyLS7k_h9MZ52elMSTwHjofve1X9YRxA/viewform

All Hillview Students will receive a t-shirt gifted by the HSA the Friday prior to the event so this order is if you would like to order for yourself or family members.

If you have any questions please email Kristen Zalewski at kzalewski911@gmail.com

Thank you,

Hillview HSA

Dive into the 20 for 20 Reading Challenge, April 24th thru May 13th.

Please keep an eye out in your child's folder for the form to complete to earn a $3 coupon for the upcoming Book Fair!! Forms will be sent home 4/23 or 4/24; you can also print a copy from below.

Directions:

Read for 20 minutes each day for 20 consecutive days. Some days, you may want to have someone else read to you. That’s okay sometimes, too! Color in the fish each day you complete the task. Forms are due back to the teacher by May 14th with parent signature to earn a $3 coupon for the BOOK FAIR which is scheduled for 5/29 & 5/30 during class time and after school hours. See attached form in case you need an additional copy.

We’re thrilled to invite you to our very first District Elementary School Family Fun Day Out! Join Hillview, North Boulevard, and SJG on Saturday, June 14th for an afternoon of fun at a Sussex County Miners baseball game!

Scan the QR code to purchase your tickets.

Enjoy an action-packed day featuring:

• On-the-field games

• A meet & greet with the players

• Fireworks to top off the night!

Let’s come together to support our school community and enjoy a fantastic day at the ballpark!

Questions? Contact Christina Dorso at Cmgraziano13@gmail.com

It's that time of year when we show Hillview teachers and staff our appreciation for working so hard with our children. This year, Teacher Appreciation Week is May 12-16 and we will be spoiling our teachers with a baseball themed week filled with lots of delicious food and fun extras! Please help us spoil our teachers who are so deserving by clicking on the link below for options to contribute to the week. We are also accepting Venmo donations which are greatly appreciated! Thank you for being such a generous school community - we could not do it without all of you!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vjONmToVdGPh9BXFiFaiA1cI87r_MzzgECtEswhL8xc/edit?usp=sharing

Spring is coming and so is our 3rd Annual GRAND SLAM DISCOUNT DAY.

REGISTRATION TODAY, PAY LATER. This event is not limited to Hillview families and is open to everyone so share with friends and family!

Only 50 tickets are available for each level, so pre-register today using the link below.

Money is not due until April 1st (Tickets can be paid for prior to 4/1 via venmo @Hillview-HSA or via Cash/Check to Hillview HSA; If payment is not received by end of day 4/1, tickets will automatically be released to the waitlist on 4/2. Unfortunately, we will not be able to hold tickets beyond 4/1)

Ticket Bundle Includes $15 Meal Voucher and a Yankees Back Pack

Please review the newsletter below.

The revised district calendar can be accessed on the district website.

Email: allison.stager@pequannock.org
Website: https://hv.pequannock.org/
Location: 209 Boulevard, Pompton Plains, NJ, USA
Phone: 973-616-6080