HILLSIDE WEDNESDAY WEEKLY BULLETIN
March 16, 2011
DATES TO REMEMBER
Thursday, March 17………………………….…………………..… Spirit day- Crazy hat and hair day
Friday, March 18……………………………………………… Spring fundraiser- Brooklake Country Club
Wednesday, March 30……………………………………….…1/2 day Magic show registration form due
Wednesday, April 6……………………………… ……….. PTA Meeting and Budget Presentation 7pm
Wednesday, April 6………………………………………………………….. Half day activity- Magic Show
Wednesday, April 6 – Friday, April 8........…………….…. Half days- Parent/teacher conferences
Wednesday, April 13…………………………………………………………………..….. Multicultural night
SPRING FUNDRAISER - FRIDAY, MARCH 18th, 6:00pm
Hillside's annual Spring Fundraiser is almost here and the committee is very excited for what will surely
be a fantastic night of prizes and fun!
Wanted: Volunteers to help with the Spring Fundraiser
Have you been saying all year that you want to help out and volunteer but you just do not have the time
because of work or other commitments? Our Spring Fundraiser on March 18th is a great opportunity for
you to pitch in! We are in need of people to volunteer that day. We are looking for people to walk
around selling tickets and 50/50s. In return for your service, you will be able to come at 5:30, check out
the baskets and put your tickets in before the crowds. If you are interested, please e-mail Michelle Allen
at michelle07039@aol.com.
New Snack Menu
Please note that we will no longer sell cookies at lunch time. By next week we should have two new snacks
available: Baked Potato Chips and Cheese Curls. The price for these snacks will be $0.50 each.
Multicultural Night- April 13
Kid got talent? Sign them up to sing, dance or do a demonstration of your heritage.
Performances are needed!
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R U represented? We have tables for China, Guatemala and Mexico, India, Italy, Norway, Philippines,
Peru, Poland and Portugal. Contribute to these countries or represent yours.
Want to contribute in another way? Volunteers are needed for the greeting table and to oversee a simple
craft at the Guatemala table.
Fill out our Volunteer Signup Form today Volunteer Signup Form or contact Lauren Stolfi at
lmstolfi@comcast.net.
½ DAY ACTIVITY – MAGIC SHOW FEATURING JOE FISCHER
A Magic Show is coming to Hillside on Wednesday, April 6! Keep your children at school during
parent/teacher conferences. It’s a great way to keep them occupied on a half day. Joe Fischer presents a
magic program that will astound, baffle, delight, thrill and entertain the audience. This fast-paced show
has the perfect blend of magic, audience participation, comedy and excitement. Joe has an outstanding
rapport with children – his ability to communicate on their level is what makes this show real magic.
The cost per Hillside student is $15 and includes 1 slice of pizza, water and show. There is also an option
to purchase 2 slices of pizza and the cost is $16.50. Children will be escorted to the upper gym at 12:15
pm by parent volunteers. Pick up is promptly at 2:00 pm at the upper gym doors (next to the main office).
Children who go to the YMCA after care program can attend the Magic Show as well.
To help this event run smoothly and safely, we are in need of parent volunteers from
12:15 – 2:00 pm.
Click here to access the form.
Deadline to register is March 30.
Questions? Contact: Fiona Bhanushali fionanb1@yahoo.com or Kim DePalma
mkdepalma@msn.com
School Budget
At the January 24th meeting of the Board of Education, the first iteration of the 2011-2012 school budget was
presented. Find out more about the proposed 2011-2012 budget here.
Register to vote for annual school election
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Per New Jersey State Statute, the annual school election is held each year on the third Tuesday in April. However,
due to conflicts with various religious holidays, this year's annual school board election and budget vote has been
moved to Wednesday, April 27, 2011.
Polling hours are from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Voters will cast ballots to elect one member to the Livingston Board
of Education and to determine the amount of money to be raised through local taxes to support the proposed school
budget for the 2011-2012 school year.
In order to be eligible to vote, residents must be:
At least 18 years old;
Be a United States citizen;
Have been living in the state and county for 30 days; and have been registered to vote at least 21 days before the
election.
If you need to register click here.
PT Council Board Positions
PT Council, the umbrella organization that oversees all of the Livingston school's HSA's and PTA's, has
two positions open on its executive board effective June 2011. The positions are Treasurer and
Recording Secretary. Both positions require a two year commitment (June 2011-may 2013). In order to
volunteer for one of these positions you must have previously served on an HSA or PTA executive board.
The PTC meets most Fridays at noon.
If you are interested or considering one of these position, or would like more information as to how much
time, work and commitment is involved in being a PTC Executive Board member, please contact:
Jessica King at 973-809-0415 or majking4@Verizon.net.
Newcomers to the WWB….
Questions about PTA events, please contact Kathleen Small at smallbk@aol.com.
BLURB SUBMISSION
Deadline to submit a blurb is Sunday, NOON in order to be included in that week’s WWB. Please
email your blurbs to Nancy Goldenstein at goldenstein@verizon.net.
Click here to access the PTA website.
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Hillside Kids Have H.E.A.R.T.
Helpful ▪. Empathetic ▪ Accepting ▪. Respectful ▪ Trustworthy