The Weekly Update #4
February 27th, 2024
Dear Awesome Falcon Families,
This past Friday concluded our state testing CAASP. Our Falcon students were very focused as they took their exams and I am looking forward to seeing some positive outcomes. As we return to our regular class schedule on Monday, let’s continue that laser focus on our academics as we approach a new month on Wednesday, May 1st. There are so many things to do as we wrap up our school year, so please make sure to read all the announcements in the newsletter about upcoming events.
Please read the quote to the right. It is a favorite quote that I like to share with my students.
I was talking to some students about amusement parks and how they can patiently wait in line for 2-4 hours to ride their favorite ride that lasts no more than 5 minutes. They said that they knew what the outcome was going to be and it was a fun ride that they enjoyed!! I want to parallel your academics to this amusement park ride, every day you go to class, learn, listen, turn in your assignments, study for your exam and put your 100% effort into the work; know that at the end of the year it will bring you so much joy that last longer than a 5 minute ride. The joy of getting good grades will last a life time and it will lead to more positive outcomes for the rest of your life. If you can stand in a long line for a ride, you definitely have the endurance to see your school work through! Anything worth working for will never be easy, however, at the end it will be worth it!
Keep going Falcons, I believe in you!!
Non-Privilege List soon to come for students who have been suspended or participated in unsafe behaviors.Students who do not follow school rules may find themselves on the non-privilege list. This means that they may jeopardize their promotion and or participating in any school sponsored events. This includes promotion, royal court and potentially any field trips. Always keep your hands and feet to yourself. Be kind to your fellow students.
2024-2025 Registration and Transfer Approval
Please review registration information and transfer approval information below for the 2024-2025 school year to ensure a smooth transition into the next school year.
April Birthday's
April Birthday's will receive their birthday treat after school on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Math Olympics
The Math Department is hosting Math Olympics for students on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
Lunch Staff Appreciation Day
Let's show our Hilltop Middle Lunch Staff Appreciation on Friday, May 3, 2024!
8th Grade Awards
Tuesday, May 14th at 6:00pm. Invitation will be sent out to families of student recipients.
Let’s make it a great week Falcons!
Sincerley,
Ms. Galvez-Mallari
ATTENTION 8th GRADE HILLTOP FAMILIES!!! The FLAGS Parent Advisory Committee is *THRILLED* to announce pre-sales of 8th Grade graduation lawn signs!! Our vendor will be printing these signs in groups of 50. PRE-SALE ORDERS ONLY! The earlier you order, the earlier your sign is delivered!
Info needed (please include in Venmo comment line):
1. Parent name
2. Parent cell phone number
3. Student name
4. Quantity
Each sign is $20 and comes with a metal H frame sign stake. We will set up before/after school distribution at HTM when signs are ready.
Preferred payment is Venmo (@Jessica-Medina-29). Last four digits of cell number associated with account are 1409. Cash and check (payable to FLAGS) payments can be arranged via email at htmflagschair@gmail.com
PLEASE DO NOT SEND PAYMENT TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR STUDENT.
Massive thank you to Lulu Trejo de Ortiz of Lulu’s Creative Adventure for a beautiful graphic art design to celebrate our 8th Grade Falcon graduates! LAST DAY TO PLACE PRE-SALE ORDERS IS MAY 24th! Get yours early for proud display at home!!!
2024-2025 Registration for School is now Open
Families,
Below is the registration process for 2024-2025 school year. Below are the links to the regisration information at the site and district levels;
- Hilltop Middle School Website - Registration Information
- SUHSD Student Services Website - Registration Information
First Day of School for the 2024-2025: July 24, 2024
ATTENTION!!! RETURN TO PRE-COVID IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ENFORCED
Starting the 2024-2025 school year, ALL STUDENTS must have submitted complete immunization records BEFORE the first day of school. No immunizations or incomplete immunizations will result in not being able to go to classes on Day 1. Please plan ahead so that this is not an issue on July 24, 2024.
TRANSFER STUDENT INFORMATION
Are you intending to transfer to HTM? If so, follow the steps below:
- Click on the School Locator Finder to see which is your feeder middle school.
- If you are not from Castle Park, Cook, Kellogg, Greg Rogers, Halecrest, Hilltop Drive or Rosebank, begin at your home school to start the registration process.
- Once you have your activation key for Campus Portal, complete the registration process for your school. Then, in Campus Portal, you can put in your application for an intradistrict transfer to HTM.
- Click HERE to read the Parent Letter on the Transfer Process.For Spanish, click HERE
- Click HERE to access Campus Portal.
- Click HERE to learn how to apply for a transfer to HTM.
- Click HERE to learn the Transfer/Open Enrollment Flowchart for 2024-2025. For Spanish, click HERE.
- Click HERE for Transfer/Open Enrollment FAQs. For Spanish, click HERE.
CURRENT 7TH GRADERS WHO WILL CONTINUE AS 8TH GRADERS
- Click HERE to read the steps to register your current 7th graders to continue as 8th graders.
ALL NEW 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS ENROLLING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Registration and enrollment into HTM MUST FIRST begin the process by providing a 2024-2025 Household Form, and submit the form electronically here. When submitting a form electronically, make sure to follow instructions indicated and that all requirements apply before sending the form.
Don't wait for your registration and enrollment to be completed. Choose your electives now to save your spot in that elective. Click HERE to learn about our available electives. You can also choose your 7th grade elective by completing this ELECTIVE FORM.
To complete your child’s 2024-2025 registration process, you must provide the following documents, in person only, on one the dates listed:
- Residency Affidavit
- Proof of Residency/Address
- Proof of Immunizations
- Student's Birth Certificate
- Copy of Parent/Caregiver Picture ID
- 2024-2025 Online Registration Summary (from Parent Portal account)
- IEP (if applicable)
- 504 (if applicable)
- Transfer Approval (if applicable)
Date: Time:
Tuesday, June 11 1:00pm-6:00pm
Wednesday, June 12 1:00pm-6:00pm
Thursday, June 13 1:00pm-6:00pm
- Complete all sections on both sides of the Household Form
- Provide proof of transfer approval
- Click here to begin registration process
8th Grade Promotion - June 4, 2024
Eighth Graders,
There is one requirement for you: you must pass ALL your classes this year for both semesters, if you want to participate in the promotion ceremony on June 4 and receive a certificate of promotion.
By now, you have received your semester 1 grades. If you passed all your classes, you are on track to promote. If you failed class in either, English/ELD, General Science 2, Integrated Math 8, Integrated Math 1, US History, you will be offered to take credit recovery for one or more of these courses. These courses will take place on Saturdays during Saturday Scholars or during Spring Break. If you do not participate in these offerings, there is a high probability that you will not participate in promotional exercises in June.
Credit recovery courses are in progress. ALL CLASSES ARE DURING THE WEEK, OFFERED ON VARIOUS DAYS. We are offering:
- English 8/ELD III Hour 1 - Ms. Holt
- General Science 2 - Mr. Betancourt
- PE 8 - Mrs. Giles
- Integrated Math 8 - Mr. Chaidez
- US History (will pilot the Incomplete Grades Program) - Mr. Horton and Mr. Stubbs
CREDIT RECOVERY SCHEDULES
English Credit Recovery Link
Math Credit Recovery Link
Science Credit Recovery Link
PE Credit Recovery Link
We are not offering credit recovery for Elective Courses.
If you have any questions, contact your counselor.
A - Gi: Ms. Santana
Go - Mo: Ms. Haug
Morn - Z: Ms. Orozco
Gina Galvez-Mallari, Principal
Email: gina.galvez-mallari@sweetwaterschools.org
Website: htm.sweetwaterschools.org
Location: 44 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA, USA
Phone: 619.498.2700