HV Update 10-10-2024

A message from your principal, Mrs. Stager

Dear HV Families,

Today we held our monthly security drill. Thank you to the security team for assisting us. Everything ran smoothly and regular instruction resumed at the conclusion of the drill.

As a reminder, school will be closed Friday and Monday. There is a lot of new information in the newsletter, so please take a few moments to review.

Enjoy the long weekend and we'll see you back at HV on Tuesday!

Best,

Allison

Hillview News

Halloween Costume Guidance

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.

Lunch Aides

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.

Health Office Update

October 10th is World Mental Health Day!

The goal of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. There's no better time than NOW to check in with yourself, your friends, and your family!

Take a minute to review the links below.

World Mental Health Day- General information

Tools and Practices to Nurture Wellbeing from Atlantic Health.

Mental Wellness Check-In with kids.

Nominate Educators of the Year!

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.

HSA Happenings

HSA General Meeting

The next HSA General Meeting will be held on October 16th at 7:00 P.M. More information is included below.

Adult Soiree Presale - Don't Miss Out

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 10th (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

Half Day Snack Sale

For our first 1/2 day snack sale on October 22nd, the HSA will be offering pretzels from

The Philly Pretzel Factory and mini chocolate chip cookies from Made Good, as an allergy friendly option. Please see below for more information and use this link to order.

Meadow Farms Fundraiser

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: 1134222
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

25 Cent Snack Sale

Hello Hillview Families!

Our first 25¢ Snack Day of the year!

Snacks can be purchased at lunch for 25¢ each. Please send your child in with a quarter if they would like to participate.

It is also our 2nd Annual PANTHER PINK OUT. All are encouraged to wear PINK in support of breast cancer awareness.

Awareness Keychains will also be sold during lunch periods for $1.

Proceeds from keychain sales and this snack sale will be donated to Fighting Pretty, an organization founded by a local resident supporting women going through treatment for breast cancer.

Thank you KB & KS for hosting!