HV Update 10-18-2024

A message from your principal, Mrs. Stager

Dear HV Families,

We had a busy week at HV with the snack sale, Jump Rope for Heart, and Wonder Project assembly! Thank you to all those that made those events possible.

There will be an early dismissal at 12:40 P.M. on Tuesday, October 22nd for staff professional development. No lunch will be served. Please pack your child a snack or purchase a snack through the HSA snack sale. Today is the final day to place an order. Please review dismissal plans with your child that day and if there are any changes, please notify your child's teacher or main office.

As the excitement builds for Halloween and finishing touches are put on costumes, please make sure you have reviewed costume guidance that has been included in the newsletter for the past few weeks.

There is a lot of new information in the HSA section, as well.

Enjoy your weekend!

Best,
Allison

Hillview News

Author Visit

Author Matt Myklusch visited Grade 4 and 5 students today to speak about his new graphic novel.

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.

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

Pizza Parties

Congrats to these classes!

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 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

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. Orders must by placed by October 18th.

Leave a LASTING MARK ON HILLVIEW!

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

Visit Caren’s website to see some of her beautiful work:

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:

Firetruck Raffle

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

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