Hilltop Happenings Newsletter
August 7, 2026
Dear Families,
Thank you to every family and business who has donated to the Husky Fund so far! Congratulations to Ms. Bruce’s class, who received Hero’s Husky Chain and an ice cream party for raising the most money during Week 1. Ms. Satori’s Kindergarten class came in 2nd, followed by Ms. Gross’ 3rd grade class.
Congratulations also to kindergarten for having the highest percentage of families donate during Week 1! They earned the treat of watching Mrs. Santos receive a pie in the face at lunch today!
I also want to extend a special thank you to our S.H.E. team. An incredible 75% of our teachers and staff have contributed to the Husky Fund campaign so far. I am so grateful for a team that gives so much of themselves to our wonderful students.
We hope many of our SHE families will join us for STEAM Night Tuesday evening from 4:30-6:30 pm.
Stefi
You're Invited to Family S.T.E.A.M. Night!
Tuesday, September 15th | 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Join us for an exciting evening of hands-on fun and learning as families explore a variety of interactive activities—from robotics and engineering challenges to creative art projects. It’s a night full of discovery, imagination, and collaboration for families to explore together!
Summit Hill is excited to welcome Officer Pishock as our School Liaison Officer (SLO).
Originally from Pennsylvania, Officer Pishock has called Georgia home for the past 30 years. He and his wife have been happily married for 27 years and are proud parents of two children.
Officer Pishock brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to serving others. His career has been dedicated to public service, including 25 years as a medic, 18 years as a firefighter, and 7½ years in law enforcement. He has been with Milton Police Department for the past 2½ years and began his journey as a SLO one year ago.
At Summit Hill, Officer Pishock's primary role is ensuring student safety. Students may see him walking the campus perimeter, chatting with students between classes, sharing lunch in the cafeteria, or visiting classrooms to read. By being present and building meaningful relationships throughout the school day, Officer Pishock helps create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment.
His passion for helping people extends beyond the bell. In addition to his role as an SLO, Officer Pishock serves as a Peer Support Coordinator, assisting law enforcement officers and their families as they navigate life's challenges.
Please join us in welcoming Officer Pishock to Summit Hill!
Summit Hill Elementary invites enthusiastic students in grades 3 through 5 to showcase their love for technology in a local competition happening the week of October 26th. The top project will advance to the Fulton County Technology Fair.
Interested? Visit the Summit Hill website, navigate to the Media Center, and sign up by October 16th. You can participate individually or with a partner, and we encourage you to develop your project at home. All entries will be judged in the Media Center.
Please note: This is a student-only event.
Does your child enjoy learning about the customs, history and culture of other countries? Would he/she like to learn some common Spanish words and phrases in a fun setting with friends?
Spanish Club is open to students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. We meet every other Tuesday from 2:30 - 3:15 in the Discovery Lab room. Students must be picked up at the front of the school promptly at 3:15 p.m.
Meeting dates:
September 8, 29 October 13, 27
November 10 December 1, 15
January 12, 26 February 9, 23
March 9, 23 April 13
REGISTRATION OPENS ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 28. Click on the link below to register your child. If you wish to register more than one child, please fill out two registration forms. Limit 25 students. If more than 25 students register, they will be placed on a wait list; you will be contacted via email if a spot opens up.
September is the perfect time to set consistent morning and bedtime routines that make school attendance a natural habit. Students who start the year strong are more likely to maintain excellent attendance all year long.
The late bell rings at 7:40. Students should be in their classroom ready to learn at that time. Please email the school data clerk/ attendance email and copy your child’s teacher when your child is absent.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in ensuring the success of your child's education. For more information on FCS attendance policies please visit the FCS Attendance Matters Website If you have any questions or concerns regarding your student’s attendance, please don’t hesitate to reach out, Randi Downey, LCSW 470-317-8530, downeyr@fultonschools.org.
Tutoring is available at the Milton Library for students in grades K–12, with sessions offered on select Monday evenings at 5:30PM AND 6:00PM, and Saturday mornings at 10:30AM, 11:00AM, 11:30AM.
Each tutoring session is 30 minutes and provides students with individualized support in mathematics. We invite parents and caregivers to sit in the tutoring session to learn the math concept along with their child.
Please note that our tutor will not be available every Monday or Saturday. Parents and students should check the Milton Library’s event page for the specific dates and available tutoring sessions. Link to the Milton Library event page can be found here: Events | Fulton County Library System | BiblioCommons
Registration is required for all sessions and must be completed through the library’s event page.