Daily Announcements

IF YOU SUSPECT BULLYING

Bullying can have serious effects, including problems with feelings and schoolwork. If you think your child may be the victim of a bully:

• Respond with care and love, stay calm
• Note details about the bullying, what, when, where and who.
• Share your concerns with the principal or your child’s teacher, they are here to help.
  Effective January 5, 2011 the State of New Jersey approved a “New Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) Law”.  To view the entire law visit:
 Effective August 31, 2011 the State of New Jersey approved the "Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act"  To view this entire law visit:

http://www.njleg,state.nj.us/2010/bills/A3500/3466_12.PDF

Another Grant Received!

Mr. Greenfield has secured a grant through the web site
adoptaclassroom.org
Mr. Greenfield wrote:
Today's student is a hands on, visual, technology savy learner. It would be very helpful if my students could use computer games to engage and enhance their learning experiences in Math and Science. The student make up of my 24 students is very competitive, both in and out of the classroom. By using technology these students will have the chance to use their skills in a competitive manner, and to succeed academically.

Good job. Mr. Greenfield!


Click on the file to download the Parental Involvement Plan
George Washington School -Parental Involvement Plan.doc
Click on the link to read the current edition of the GW Times
GWTimes3.pdf

Click on the link to read the student handbook

Student Hanbook 2012-2013.doc

Congratualtions to the winners of the Anti-Bullying Poster Contest

First Place:  Victoria Ogunnowo
Second Place:  Lisandra Garcia
Third Place:  Abraham Eimakhu



Congratulations to
Mrs. Pipoli,
George Washington School's
Teacher of the Year!


Congratulations to the following students for achieving honor roll status for the 3rd marking period!  Good Job!
Honor Roll 3rd 2013.docx

Let's all give Mrs. DaSilva a
BIG HIGH FIVE!

Mrs. DaSilva, our HEP teacher, recently earned funding at DonorsChoose.org for a
 classroom project called "Robotics:  Picture This!". 
Way to go Mrs. DaSilva!


Please click on the link for the May lunch menu
Hill Elem May 13.pdf
Please click on the link for the May breakfast menu
Hill Break May 13.pdf

Please click on the link to view the Anti Bullying Bill of Rights Assessment.

Anti Bullying Self Assessment May 2013.pptx
Please click on the link to view the May Newsletter
newsletter May 2013.docx

Recently I was awarded a grant in the amount of $700 to use toward a school trip.  The 2013 Target Field Trip Grant will be used on May 24, 2013 to help fund a trip to the Beulher Challenger and Science Center, where students will have to opportunity to participate in a program called Rendezvous with Comet Hailey. The students will have to the opportunity to become flight crew members and launch a scientific probe into the comet's tail. 

 

Nancy DaSilva, H.E.P. teacher


The third annual George Washington School Spelling Bee was a great success. All the students practiced and prepared for the contest. Each and every student did an excellent job with the words that were presented to them.
Congratulations to the following:

 Top School Wide Winners
Gold Medal Keja Robinson
Silver Medal Ugo Nwigwe
Bronze Medal Jennifer Edouard

  

 

Welcome to the Hillside Public School’s Genesis Parent Portal

The Gradebook module in the parent portal is now available.  Gradebook gives parents real-time access to view their child's class assignment grades. The web site, parents.hillsidek12.org, will provide you with the information you need to access  your child's attendance and academic records. Information will continually be updated. In order to create user accounts and passwords, you must email:

  • your first and last name
  • your child/ren’s names
  • your email address

 Please email this information to ppereira@hillsidek12.org.  Upon receipt of your information, you will electronically receive instructions to set up an account.

Report Cards will no longer be routinely mailed. If you do not have internet access, contact your child’s school.  Arrangements will be made for you to receive a hard copy of the report card.

Any questions or concerns please call the main office.


Visit the Hillside Public Library at www.hillsidepl.org

Parents it is very important that we have current contact numbers for your children. Many times the phone numbers we have are disconnected or changed, in the event of an emergency we need to be able to contact you.

Please remember to call the school at 908-352-7664 Ext. 7400 when your child will be absent.
Thank you!

School Mission Statement

The mission of the Hillside Public Schools is to ensure that all students at all grade levels achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and make connections to real-world success.  We are committed to strong parent-community-school partnerships, providing a safe, engaging, and effective learning environment, and supporting a comprehensive system of academic and developmental support that meets the unique needs of each individual.

School Nurse

My job is to help keep your children healthy so

they can do their jobs which is to learn. Read more...

A Message from the Principal

POSITIVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS AND TEACHERS
Families and schools are both active participants in the education of children and youth.  Parents/guardians and teachers need to collaborate to improve student achievement and school performance.  Family members and educators each have a distinctive yet interrelated role to play, and each has an important voice to be heard.
 
Good communication between home and school is important to keep you in touch with your child’s educational needs and success.
 
Tips to enhance parent-teacher communication:
 
v  Write a note on your child’s homework to let the teacher know if the work was easy or difficult.
v  Make an appointment so that you have time to talk with the teacher if you have a concern, and let the teacher know what you want to talk about.
v  Talk about your concerns in a positive, problem-solving way.  Avoid blaming or criticizing the teacher-especially in front of your child.
v  Let your child know about talks you have had with his/her teacher.  Children should see that open communication between home and school is a good sign of teamwork.
v  Tell the teacher about any major changes in your child’s life (death in family, birth of sibling, divorce, etc.) that may affect his/her schoolwork.
v  Show the teacher your appreciation when he/she does something special for your child.
 
Christine M. Sidwa
Principal
 
Source:  Laboratory for Student Success (LSS) Temple University Center for Research in Human Development and Education.

Safety and Security Information

Safety- VERY IMPORTANT

• Do not park or drop off children in the school lot.
• Please have your children arrive at school close to the bell (8:40) and return home promptly at 3:05.
• Always have identification with you when picking up your child during the school day. Please note that only the listed guardians or emergency contacts on the emergency card will have the authority to remove a child from the building.
• All doors remain locked during the school day. Please ring the front entrance bell for assistance.
• Do not park your car by the yellow lines in front of the building. This space is reserved for bus arrivals and departures as well as municipal vehicles (fire, police) in case of emergencies. Tickets will be issued by the Hillside Police Department for violators of this rule.

School Motto

Don't Be Afraid To Work Together as a TEAM
 at George Washington School.


District Anti-Bullying Coordinator

George Washington's Anti-Bullying Specialist/Co-Anti bullying Specialist:

908 352-7664 ext 7400
1530 Leslie Street, Hillside, NJ

Report forms, Policies and other information is located at, 

Monday, May 27
School Event
Memorial Day Schools Closed
Wednesday, May 29
School Event
School Talent Show

Parents are invited to watch!
1:00 in the Gym

Friday, June 21
School Event
Early Dismissal
12:45 dismissal
Monday, June 24
School Event
Early dismissal
12:45 dismissal
Tuesday, June 25
School Event
Last day of school
12:45 dismissal

Today, 5/25/2013
High: 57 Low: 43
Rain showers
83% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 5/26/2013
High: 69 Low: 45
Chance rain showers
32% chance of precipitation.