HV Update 10-25-2024

Dear HV Families,

We had such a fun assembly with the Harlem Wizards this week! Tickets are selling fast, so be sure to get yours today. See the HSA section for more information.

Next Thursday is the main event! The Halloween parade will begin at 2:15 P.M. and you may begin to arrive at 2:00 P.M. Please review the letter included in the newsletter that contains all relevant information. The weather is supposed to be nice, so I recommend you walk to school if you can, since parking will be at a premium. Please ensure all costumes are school appropriate.

Next week will also be recognizing Red Ribbon Week and there will be a spirit week and Friday, November 1st is Pajama Day, as we always do the day after Halloween.

Have a great weekend and we'll see you back at HV on Monday!

Best,
Allison

It's Red Ribbon Week! (Hillview is celebrating Red Ribbon Week October 28th-November 1st).

Red Ribbon Week is the nation's largest and longest-running drug-use prevention campaign. This year’s theme is Life is A Movie, Film Drug Free.™

Below is a message from the Red Ribbon Campaign:

"This year's theme was selected because it inspires individuals to play their part in fostering safe, healthy, and drug-free communities".

By staying drug free, you are sending a message to yourself and others about how much you value yourself, your health, your community and your future! So do your part- Stay drug-free!

Attention 4th grade parents!:

The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey is running a Fourth Grade Bookmark Contest relating to the theme "Fun Things to do Instead of Doing Drugs." The contest is open to all fourth-grade students in New Jersey, and two grand-prize winners will have their artwork reproduced as a bookmark offered to every school in New Jersey! If you are interested in having your child participate in this contest click here.

Saturday, October 26th is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Please gather up any old and/or unused prescription drugs and dispose of them safely. Don't let your leftover medications get in the wrong hands! Find a collection site near you by clicking here.

We are looking forward to celebrating Halloween with the students on Thursday, October 31st! Class parents and teachers are working to set up classroom celebrations and our parade will be held at 2:15 P.M., weather permitting. Please review the attached letter below the bullet points for more information. It is expected that all costumes will be appropriate for the school setting. Costume guidance is as follows:

• Costumes should be worn to school and comfortable enough to participate in all learning activities, including recess and physical education. Students should be able to use the bathroom independently in their costumes. No gory or violent subjects (blood and/or bodily injury depictions), bodily fluids or excrement, weapons (swords, knives, guns, rifles, etc.), and no inappropriate sayings, symbols, or offensive representations. Additionally, no inflatable costumes for safety reasons.

• All masks, hair, and make-up should be school appropriate in accordance with the guidelines above and should not conceal a student’s identity or obscure vision. Masks following the above guidelines will only be worn during the parade. All hair and make-up should be done at home prior to coming to school.

We are in need of lunch aides at HV! If you have a couple hours to spare during the week, we could really use the help! If you are interested, please contact the main office for more information.

Each year The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) strives to recognize educators who have gone above and beyond in their service to New Jersey’s students. The Pequannock Township School District participates in the Governor’s Educator of the Year (GEOY) program to honor the hardworking teachers and educational services professionals for their dedication to students and the profession. Now is the time of year where you get to recognize a teacher or educational service provider who has demonstrated excellence inside and outside of the classroom. When nominating an educator, please provide a brief description of the following:

• In what ways does the teacher or educational support professional demonstrate their exceptional skill or dedication to their students?
• How does the teacher or educational support professional inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn?
• How does the teacher or educational support professional demonstrate leadership and innovation in and outside the classroom?
• In what ways does the educator have the respect and admiration of students, parents, administrators and colleagues?
• Does the educator play an active role in the community as well as in the school? If so, how?

You can nominate teachers as well as educational support providers - interventionists, Child Study Team members, therapists, classroom aides...anyone who makes an educational impact on your child in the school setting.

Please download, complete and return the form to Mrs. Stager by below by November15th. If easier, you can send a brief narrative via email in lieu of completing the form.

Dear Hillview Families & Friends,

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

Pre-Sales Special ***Complete registration form and submit payment in full starting today, October 1st through October 31st (midnight) and receive 1 complimentary sheet of prize tickets and entry into exclusive pre-sale door prize raffle - (win the price of your ticket back, along with 1 VIP entry and 2 Grand Prize Tickets to the lucky winner) - drawn the night of the Soiree.**

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

Hello Hillview Families,

Come out for a fun family night and watch the Harlem Wizards vs Hillview Panthers (faculty and staff)

Date: November 11, 2024

Where: Pequannock High School

Time: 7pm (doors open 6pm)

Tickets on sale now, click the link below to order:

https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/pomptonplainsnj11-11-24-07-00pm/

Hello Hillview Families,

We are excited for our 3rd Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

Pick your best pumpkin and decorate, design or carve at home. Bring to school to be judged on 10/31, please not before!

All pumpkins should be brought directly to the main office.

The winner will be announced on October 31st. Winner will receive a gift card!

Artist Caren Olmsted will be returning to Hillview this school year for another wonderful mural project. It will be located in the gym wing of the school and will be a permanent feature. If you are interested in having a paw print painted with your families name, child’s name, class’s name, etc., click the link below to place an order. Please note we will not be able to add paws once the mural has been started. Leave your legacy on Hillview

All Hillview students along with parent volunteers, will participate in painting this exciting mural project. Keep a lookout later this year for a sign up to come help the students paint the mural.

An example of one of her school walk murals:

Blanket fundraiser running until 11/8. Use this link to purchase.

Hello Hillview Families,

**ONLY THOSE WITH HILLVIEW STUDENTS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER**

Enter for a chance to win a ride to school on a firetruck from the Pompton Plains Fire Department! Families with multiple students in Hillview can use 1 form and list all siblings.

Entry Forms & Payment due by 10/30. Winner will be drawn 11/1and announced in Mrs. Stagers newsletter.

Winner will be picked up at their house the morning of Nov. 27TH by Pompton Plains Engine Company 1 and Given a ride to school in the firetruck!

A parent must accompany the student(s)!

$5 for 1 Raffle Ticket
$20 for 6 Raffle Tickets
Enter as many times as you want!

*A portion of proceeds will be donated to the fire department

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1W9HL1L6LzieP_Zr7iByEmSOgNxzN2N7zdkAmbAqwOBkuxg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Register your student as a Seller today!

Durable Wrapping paper, fragrant candles and useful household items are just some of the amazing items offered.

For every $25 the student sells (online and paper sales combined), they will be entered into a raffle to win a $50 gift card!

Sale Dates: 10/10 - 10/30

Step 1: Visit meadowfarms.com and CLICK REGISTER
Step 2: Enter School ID: 1134242
Step 3: Follow on screen directions to build and share your online store!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Dina English at denglish62982@gmail.com or Jessica Zittel at jess13137@gmail.com

Please review the newsletter below.

A local family is hosting a haunted house with all proceeds going to support two families in our district Here are the event details:

Date: Tunnel Opens Friday, October 25th from 7-10PM (other days and times will be posted on the The Chestnut Court Halloween Haunt Instagram and Facebook pages)

Location: 4 Chestnut Court Pequannock

Admission: Any donation appreciated

Attraction: Haunted Tunnel with scary and fun spooks.

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