HV Update 3-7-25

Dear HV Families,

A huge thank you to Mrs. Munro for a very memorable Read Across America Week! From deliveries on the Book Bike, to guest readers, flashlight reading, and spending time at the Starbooks Cafe, the kids had a great time and celebrated the joys that come along with reading. We also held the annual 5th Grade vs. Staff Basketball Game. Unfortunately, it wasn't the fifth graders day and the staff prevailed. However, it was a ton of fun and we are proud of the students' efforts.

Enjoy your weekend and we'll see you back at HV on Monday.

Best,

Allison

The second trimester ends today. Report cards will be available for viewing in Realtime next Friday, March 14th at 4:00 P.M.

Hillview will be hosting the 2025 Spelling Bee on the morning of Monday, March 24th. During the week of March 3rd-7th, Grades 3, 4, and 5 teachers will hold their class spelling bees. A list of sample study words is included below. While not an exhaustive list, it gives an idea of the types of words that will be in the Spelling Bee Contest. The top two spellers in each of the third, fourth, and fifth grade classes will advance to the school Spelling Bee on March 24th. If your child has been selected as a finalist, you will be notified about attending the schoolwide event. Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Sullivan, the Spelling Bee Committee Chair, at kathryn.sullivan@pequannock.org. Happy Spelling!

March is National Nutrition Month and National Kidney Month:

These pair perfectly because nutrition affects your kidneys!

To learn about food groups and the role each group plays in your health visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. You can also visit MyPlate.gov to find interactive games, apps, and resources for kids to get started on a healthy eating adventure!

Do you know how to benefit from all of the information on Nutrition Facts labels? Take some time to play with the interactive Nutrition Label provided by the FDA:

Nutrition Facts Label

And…for a plethora of healthy recipes and snack ideas, visit the links below:

Healthy Snack Recipes

Healthy Meal Recipes

Do you know how important your kidneys are?

Learn more about your Kidneys by clicking here.

Kidney coloring book for kids.

Remember (as we are still in the thick of cold/flu season)...

• 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

Enjoy the weekend and stay well!

Danielle Ciccaglione, MS, BSN, RN

Certified School Nurse
Hillview Elementary School

973 616-6080 ext. 5004

Hello Hillview Families

Our 2025 VIP Raffle is OPEN! You should have received your ticket books in the students backpacks this week. Please share with family and friends. If you complete a blue ticket, you do not need to fill out the google form. If you need additional tickets, you can have family/friends fill out the google form via link below and pay via venmo or send in cash/check payable to Hillview HSA. Additional ticket books can also be requested from HillviewSoiree@gmail.com. See Flyer for additional information.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOSrR8pESOug6AhqwyTJuBr5Giz1mThmK3eV_q0d7gQzZ9uA/viewform

Please see information below regarding a spring fundraiser.

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

The committee is hard at work securing some amazing prizes for this year's event. We have 200 guests already registered for Jocks & Julep's. If you have not yet purchased your ticket or have friends/family that would like to attend, registration is still open. Click link to register today - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHsWik2LTS7FOWPOzcZswf7AIgeOFgOYUu3Si-2bnJ_PrXjQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Additionally, Sponsorships are now open and there are some exciting opportunities still available. If you would like more information on sponsorship, either of the event or even considering sponsoring a specific prize as a family or business, please reach out to the committee chairs at HillviewSoiree@gmail.com. Thank you to the sponsors who have already committed. We look forward to working with you. Sponsorships will be open until January 31st. Event sponsors can also fill out this form and one of the chairs will be in contact with you - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6vKbWf-B4r3WZVgbfLfNHZMQXzIhQYGp1xKsqDt7ziKq7tA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Do you own a small business, but not sure what your role could be? Even as a small business, a contribution would be greatly appreciated! Own a landscaping company? Possibly donate a fall cleanup or have a cookie business - maybe donate a certificate for 25 custom made cookies to compliment someone's event they host. The possibilities are endless and we would love to discuss them with you! Please reach out for more information.

Dear Hillview Families,

Soiree Sponsorships are now open! Please see the flyer for our sponsorship levels below. The success of our fundraising efforts depends on the kindness and generosity of families, businesses, merchants, and corporate sponsors within and surrounding our community. We (HSA) are a non-profit organization, and all donations are tax deductible. Hillview loves its sponsors and will promote them all year long with our Preferred Vendor list on our Panther Pages, in our directory and our socials!

Proceeds from the Soiree are used to enrich students’ lives through special programs & assemblies, educational support materials, and class trips, in addition to so much more! If you/your business would like to be a Soiree Sponsor or even sponsor a specific prize as a family, please reach out to Dina English at HillviewSoiree@gmail.com or fill out the interest sheet at link below and we will contact you.

Dear Hillview Families & Friends,

The Hillview HSA is excited to open ticket sales for our 4th Annual Soiree, Jocks & Juleps!

Please complete the google form below to get your tickets today. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHsWik2LTS7FOWPOzcZswf7AIgeOFgOYUu3Si-2bnJ_PrXjQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Any questions contact: HillviewSoiree@gmail.com

Please review the newsletter below.

As Spring approaches and warmer weather is on the horizon, spring sports at PTHS are starting on Monday, March 10th. For the safety of our students, athletes and spectators, bikes, scooters and/or e-bikes are not permitted on the track or in the athletic complex at any time. Bikes, scooters and/or e-bikes should be parked in the designated racks outside the facility. This includes weekends. Thank you for your cooperation.

From our Social Studies supervisor, Dr. O’Keefe: “In 2026, the US will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As we look forward to this occasion, students in Grades 3-12 from across the nation are invited to participate in the America's Field Trip Contest. Entrants will submit writing or artwork that answers, ‘What does America mean to you?’ The link contains all contest rules and submissions are due by April 16, 5pm EST. As there are multiple slots for first- and second-pace winners, we encourage all eligible students to participate!”

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