The Weekly Update #9

Hilltop Middle Falcons,

Please read all the important information regarding HTM provided in newsletter for this week and upcoming November events.

Veteran's Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 - No School Classes

Monday, November 11, 2024 we honor all Veterans who have served our country.

Turkey Trot Thursday, November 21, 2024

Congratulations to all students who qualified to be in the finals of the Turkey Trot. This year, Turkey Trot Finals will be held by grade level with seventh (7th) graders going first at 12:00pm during their advisory periods while eighth (8th) graders are having lunch. Then, we will switch with eighth (8th) graders running during their advisory periods at 12:40pm and seventh (7th) graders will have their lunch. Parents, if your child qualified for the Turkey Trot finals, you will be able to watch them run. Please come early so that we can check you in via our Raptor system. You will need to have an US government-issued ID that we can run it through the system. No ID, no entrance.

Falcon Scholars

Falcon families, let's encourage our students to attend Falcon Scholars after school tutoring Monday through Thursday each week day from 3:20-5:20pm in the cafeteria to ensure their academic success as we now head to end of semester final Report Card grades.

Saturday Academy

The next Saturday Academy will be on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Students may work on assignments or make up tardies during Saturday Academy. There will not be Saturday Academy during Thanksgiving Break on Nov. 23 or Nov. 30, 2024.

Let's make this a great week Falcons!

Wellness Wednesday Movement: Every Wednesday, we send out a Wellness Wednesday Message to boost student morale. It includes a self-care tip, a kindness challenge and a positive statement to create a positive mindset. We also like to wear bright colors or shirts with positive sayings on Wednesdays too! Keep the tradition alive by supporting this Wellness Wednesday movement. All of our messages can be seen in our counseling center google classroom. All students have been invited to join.

1. BSU Sip & Paint SUHSD Event
   1. Date: Thursday, November 21st
   2. Time: 6-7:30pm
   3. Location: Hilltop High School Cafeteria
   4. What: Come join us as Eastlake Middle’s Art Teacher, Ms. Andrea Arroyo, leads the group through the creation of your own art piece in the style of famous Black artists! Art supplies and hot chocolate will be provided and you’ll go home with a free art piece! This event is open to all SUHSD middle and high school students, parents, and staff!
   5. RSVP Deadline: Friday, November 15th at www.tinyurl.com/BSUPaintRSVP

General Information

• Morning Program from 6:30am to 8:05am
• After School Program from end of school day to 6:07pm
• Program Requires enrollment to Falcon Flight

Or visit https://sites.google.com/sweetwaterschools.net/falcon-flight/home

It is our collective expectation that everyone on campus will uphold the cell phone use policy as outlined in the district's board policy as well as in our handbook:

1. Upon entry, all cell phones must be turned off and placed in the backpack.
2. If a staff member directs a student to put it away, please listen and put cellphone in backpack.
3. Cell phones are not allowed in the bathroom. If students are caught with cellphone in the bathroom, the phone will be taken immediately and must be picked up by the parents. NO EXCEPTIONS.
4. If a staff member takes a cell phone away, they will give it back to student at the end of each period UNLESS it warrants being taken to the main office.

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