Husky E-News

Hillendale families,

I hope your children had a terrific first week of school! As we look forward to week two, please take special note of our section below about Elementary Student Activities, exciting new before and after school programming for our huskies beginning later this September! Registration is limited and opens on 9/3 at 9:00 AM. See more details below and visit this site to learn more about Hillendale specific offerings this fall including Pickle Ball, Graphic Design, Running Club & Community Service Club! Get excited!

Students are invited to join our staff in an Eagles Spirit Day this Friday, September 6th!

As a reminder, school will be closed on Monday, September 2nd.

Have a great long weekend!

Joshua Leight

Hillendale Elementary Principal

We are thrilled to share that, pending board approval, Mrs. Katie Fahey has accepted our Hillendale School Librarian role! Mrs. Fahey is a veteran elementary school teacher who taught 3rd, 4th & 5th grade for 9.5 years in Philadelphia before taking time away from school to raise her two young children. Although this is her first role as a School Librarian, Mrs. Fahey is a terrific teacher and a perfect fit for our Hillendale family. Mrs. Fahey's first day and Mrs. Harvey's last day will be a crossover day together on Tuesday, September 3rd. Welcome to Hillendale, Mrs. Fahey!

Below is our schedule of events for our annual Back to School Night on September 5th from 5:00 - 6:30 PM.

Schedule for the Evening:

• 5:00 – 5:15 PM – Welcome Remarks & Faculty Introductions (HES Gym)
• 5:15 – 5:25 PM – PTO Presentation (HES Gym)
• 5:30 – 6:00 PM – Classroom Presentation 1
• 6:00 – 6:30 PM – Classroom Presentation 2

BTSN Reminders:

• The event is for 1st - 5th grade parents and guardians only.
• Kindergarten Orientation on August 22nd took the place of BTSN for K families.
• This is an in-person event without a "livestream" option.
• If arriving between 5:00 - 5:30 PM, please come through the lower gym/cafe doors.
• If arriving after 5:30 PM, please enter through the main office/lobby.
• Parking is available in our main parking lot, in both of our playground lots, and in the grass on the lower portion of our campus to the east of our playground.

September

2 - School Closed

5 - Grades 1-5 Back to School Night (5:00-6:30pm) & PTO General Meeting

6 - Eagles Spirit Day

16-20 - Start with Hello week

25 - Husky Hayride at Ramsey Farm - 6:00-8:00pm

Buy Tickets Here

October

3 - School closed

7-11 Book Fair

11 - Donuts with Grownups (8:00-8:50am)

17 - Picture Day

28-31 Spirit Week

31 - Halloween Parade (9:30am)

Please take a few minutes to review the PTO budget for the 2024-25 school year. We will be voting to approve it at Back to School night.

Review budget here

Looking for new styles of spirit wear? Our new spirit wear store is open for orders until September 9th. Orders will be delivered to classrooms approximately 2 weeks after the store closes.

Shop Spirit Wear Here

Spirit wear that the PTO already has in in stock (limited quantities/sizes) is available for order on square (orders will be delivered to your child's classroom). Some SALE items still available for a great deal! Shop Here: https://hillendale.square.site

We would love to stock the Teacher's Lounge with snacks and drinks to kick off the year! Items can be dropped off at the Hillendale office or use the Amazon list and ship directly to school. Sign up Here!

The Hillendale PTO would love to have you as a parent volunteer. We have many opportunities for you to choose from to contribute. Whether you have a few hours per year or a few hours per month you are important to us. Investing and giving back to your child’s school is such a great way to invest in our youth. Come join us and help make memories.

All Hillendale families are automatically members of the PTO and we encourage you to take an active role in your child's experience. There are over 30 committees that need your help and support. If you're interested in volunteering, please complete the PTO Volunteer Form Here.

Clearances are required for some volunteer positions. Click here to find information on obtaining clearances.

Are you interested in being a homeroom parent for the school year? Please click here for more information and please fill out the form if you are interested in volunteering.

Co-Presidents: Amanda Biggs and Renee Rawlins

Vice President: Claire Van Eps
Co-Treasurers: Heather Aungst and Maryna Kanopchanka

Communication Secretary: Jodie Lamb
Recording Secretary: Kelly Gentile

Questions or comments for the PTO? Email us at HESPTO@ucfsd.net