A Message from the Principal

Summer is a wonderful time for children. When school is dismissed each year, children prepare for a summer of baseball, swimming and skateboarding. It is a time of freedom, exploration and learning. Summer can also be a time for children to enjoy reading.

Just like swimming and throwing a baseball, reading is a skill that improves with practice. Summer reading can help children develop their skills so that they are ready when school bells ring again in September.

Let us encourage reading! It is important to remember that summer reading should be self-selected. Children should be able to choose books and magazines they find

appealing. You can encourage your child to read in many ways:

" Read to your child as much as possible.
" Be a reader yourself. Children follow the example of their parents.
" Make regular visits to the Hillside Public Library.
" Stop by a book store.
" Bring books on car trips and vacations.

Enjoy each day with your children.

Daily Announcements

Congratulations to Mrs. J. Williams,
Union County's teacher of the year!

Visit the Hillside Public Library at www.hillsidepl.org

ATTENTION ALL 5TH AND 6TH GRADE PARENTS

As of September 1, 2008, there are 2 new required immunizations for all 6th grade students who were born on January 1, 1997 or after.
One dose of Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) must be given no earlier than the 10th birthday. One dose of Meningococcal containing vaccine given after their 11th birthday.
Your child will not be allowed to go to school if they do not meet these requirements on September 1, 2008. Please call your private pediatrician or school nurse for further assistance or information.

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!

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 Mission Statement

The mission of the Technology Education: Arts and Mathematics (T.E.A.M) Academy is to utilize technology to promote advanced proficiency in the areas of Mathematics and the Arts. The students will be engaged in a variety of interdisciplinary learning experiences that foster the application of higher level thinking skills.