Hillside News Brief

November 1, 2024

Important Dates

Coming Up

Nov. 7 - 5:15pm-6:15pm in the library - Community Club Meeting at Hillside

Nov. 8 - School Photo Retake Day

Nov. 11 - 8:50am-9:20am Veterans Day Assembly in the North Gym at Hillside

Nov. 14 - 6:00-6:45pm 4th/5th Grade Music Program at Westside Middle School

Nov. 15 - Spirit Day (wear your spirit wear or orange and blue)

Nov. 20 - Tiger of the Month Assembly

Nov. 21 - 6:00-8:00pm Hillside Literacy Night (end of One School, One Book reading)

Nov. 27-Dec. 1 - Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 5 - 5:15-6:15pm - Community Club Meeting in Hillside Library

Dec. 9 - 6:00-7:30pm Elementary Strings Concert at Westside Middle School

Dec. 9 - 7:30-8:30pm Elementary Band Concert at Westside Middle School

Dec. 18 - STEAM Day

Dec. 20 - 1:00 pm Dismissal for Westside Community Schools

Please walk your student(s) into the building

We are doing ALL WE CAN to make sure students are ON TIME for school! We begin instruction at 8:40 a.m., and we teach all the way until 3:20 p.m. (unless it's Wednesday--then until 2:50 pm); then, we get students ready to wrap up the day and dismiss. We are asking that adults who are bringing students to school WALK THEM IN if they are late and SIGN THEM IN. We have had an incident or two when a student did not make it to the office. Please do not assume that your presence in our office is unimportant; we value seeing you and having you sign in your student when tardy. If you find yourself doing this often, then it's time to revisit your drop-off routine. We can help. Do not hesitate to contact Principal Bailey at bailey.cynthia@westside.66.net or Counselor Mrs. Victor at victor.jennifer@westside66.net.

Being tardy disrupts your student's routine at the top of the day. It means that they do not have the start that they need. Please, please walk your student in if they are late. Thank you.

Attendance at School is IMPORTANT

Hillside Families:

Attendance at school makes a difference in your student's academic achievement. It is impossible to learn if your student is not at school. Please plan vacations around school breaks so that your student may attend as much school as is offered! Be on time, every day. We start instruction at 8:40 at the LATEST. Thank you.

Behavior at Hillside

Social Skills and Behavior at Hillside

Hillside's philosophy is that students deserve to learn social skills right along with academics. We want our students to learn how to accept feedback gracefully, how to regulate their emotions appropriately, and how to negotiate skillfully with peers. We are committed to helping all our students to learn and grow academically, socially, and emotionally.