HV Update 10-16-26

The third graders enjoyed creating "Pumpkin Planets" this week! Thank you to the HSA for sponsoring this fun activity. Tickets are on sale for the "Jersey Shore" Soiree and the Firetruck raffle. Please review the HSA section for more information.

On Tuesday, October 20ththere will be an early dismissal day at 12:40 P.M. No lunch will be served. If you did not order a snack through the HSA, please make sure your child comes to school with a snack. We understand that dismissal plans may vary on these days. Please keep teachers and the main office in the loop regarding any changes and please ensure your child is picked up at 12:40 that day.

I hope everyone has a great weekend and we'll see you back at HV on Monday!

Best,

Allison

Thank you to Cody Colvin for delivering the morning announcements this week. Great job!!

We are looking forward to celebrating Halloween with the students on Friday, October 30th! Class parents and teachers are working to set up classroom celebrations and our parade will be held at 2:15 P.M., weather permitting. Please review the attached letter below the bullet points for more information. It is expected that all costumes will be appropriate for the school setting. Costume guidance is as follows:

• Costumes should be worn to school and comfortable enough to participate in all learning activities, including recess and physical education. Students should be able to use the bathroom independently in their costumes. No gory or violent subjects (blood and/or bodily injury depictions), bodily fluids or excrement, weapons (swords, knives, guns, rifles, etc.), and no inappropriate sayings, symbols, or offensive representations. Additionally, no inflatable costumes for safety reasons.

• All masks, hair, and make-up should be school appropriate in accordance with the guidelines above and should not conceal a student’s identity or obscure vision. Masks following the above guidelines will only be worn during the parade. All hair and make-up should be done at home prior to coming to school.

Have you thought about getting the Flu vaccine? Now's the time! Once you get the flu shot, it takes about two weeks for your body to develop protection against the flu; so it is best to get the vaccine by the end of October if you can. Flu activity begins to rise in October and usually peaks between December and February.

Protect yourself and your kids- get vaccinated!

Wondering if you should keep your child home? Follow these guidelines:

• If your child has a fever: Keep your child home until fever-free for 24 hours without the need to take fever-reducing medication (fever is defined 100.4 and above).
• If nausea/vomiting/diarrhea: Keep your child home until at least 24 hours after the last episode of vomiting or diarrhea.
• If your child has strep throat: Keep your child home until at least 12-24 hours have passed since the start of antibiotic treatment and fever-free for 24 hours without the need to take fever-reducing medication and feeling well enough to participate in normal activities.
• If your child has Pink Eye- keep home until symptom-free, which means redness and drainage are gone, OR approved for return earlier with a doctor's note.
• In general, keep your child home if he/she does not feel well enough to participate in normal activities, even if fever-free.
• When reporting an absence, please report symptoms and any official diagnoses.
• Remind your child about practicing good hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette.

Click here to find out more about the Flu Virus.

Danielle Ciccaglione, MS, BSN, RN
Certified School Nurse
Hillview Elementary School

danielle.ciccaglione@pequannock.org

973 616-6080 ext. 5004

We continue to ask for your partnership in bringing students to school each day when they are well, and scheduling vacations around school days. Please note that the state considers most absences as unexcused, even when a student has been ill and medical documentation provided. Here at Hillview, we understand that students will be absent from time to time for valid reasons. However, the only absences that can marked "excused" are the following: religious observances, Veterans Day activities, Take our Children to Work Day, and transportation related closures.

To help keep you aware of your child's totals, we notify parents of students who have been absent 5, 10, or more days thus far. At 10 or more days absent, we may request a conference or a phone call where we can help develop personalized strategies to improve your child's attendance. Please reach out if you notice any signs of school avoidance, or if you have questions about whether to keep your child home. As always, thank you for your support!

Please see information below regarding the next Dine Out on Tuesday, October 20th.

Don't miss your chance to win a ride to school on a firetruck!

Durable Wrapping paper, fragrant candles and useful household items are just some of the amazing items offered.

For every $25 the student sells (online and paper sales combined), they will be entered into a raffle to win a $50 gift card!

Sale Dates: 10/8- 10/30

Step 1: Visit meadowfarms.com and CLICK REGISTER
Step 2: Enter School ID: 1134042
Step 3: Follow on screen directions to build and share your online store!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Dina English at denglish62982@gmail.com or Jessica Zittel at jess13137@gmail.com

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

On 10/16, we're having a FREE SHIPPING DAY!!

Use Code: HILLVIEW at checkout and feel free to share it with friends & family!

The code is only valid on 10/16.

Get ready to FIST PUMP THE NIGHT AWAY!

Pre-sale is officially OPEN for Hillview’s Annual Soirée: JERSEY SHORE – Fist Pump the Night Away!

And we heard your feedback… for the FIRST TIME EVER, the Soirée will be held on a FRIDAY NIGHT!

Friday, March 12, 2027
7:00 PM
The Legacy Castle
Pre-Sale Tickets: $145 per person

Your ticket includes:

• Cocktail Hour
• Buffet Dinner
• Dessert
• 4-Hour Open Bar
• A Sheet of Regular Prize Tickets
• Amazing prizes, including Grand Prizes, VIP & 50/50
• DJ & Dancing all night long!

REGISTER DURING PRE-SALE FOR AN EXTRA CHANCE TO WIN!

Everyone who registers AND pays before pre-sale ends will automatically be entered into a special raffle, drawn the night of the Soirée.

ONE lucky winner will receive:

The price of their ticket back — $145!
1 VIP Entry
2 Grand Prize Tickets

And don't worry if you don't know everyone at your table yet! Tables can be figured out at a later date. Grab your ticket now, and we'll worry about seating later.

So round up your friends, break out the leopard print, and get ready for a night of GTL: Good Times, Toasts & Lots of Prizes!

Don’t wait to reserve your spot! Pre-sale pricing and the special raffle opportunity are only available for a limited time.

We can’t wait to see you at Jersey Shore: Fist Pump the Night Away!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf55RdbEDAtc-OWBL6TIiKJiTAzFpBd_DWcF-MN1UN0M3Q9iA/viewform

Click on the picture to register.

The Pequannock Profile of a Graduate outlines the skills and qualities that our community expects students to develop in order to succeed in their future endeavors, whether in higher education, the workforce, military service, or other career paths. This section highlights how these competencies and dispositions are being integrated and promoted at the elementary school level.

Empathy

Graduates understand and respect others, consider multiple perspectives, and act with compassion and awareness.

• Balances logic with understanding, compassion, and perspective

• Is perceptive of other people's feelings and emotional needs

• Uses their understanding of others to guide actions

What does this look like at HV?

Students demonstrate empathy by listening without interrupting, helping a struggling classmate, and respecting different opinions. Students invite others to play, noticing when someone is left out, and comforting a friend who gets hurt. They make room for others, including someone sitting alone, and being considerate of others' feelings. They help someone who drops belongings, offering assistance, and speaking kindly to peers and adults. Students share responsibilities, listening to everyone's ideas, and being patient when someone needs extra help. When conflict occurs, students Consider how another person feels, taking responsibility for hurtful actions, apologizing sincerely, and working to repair relationships.

Information regarding free and reduced lunch can be accessed on our website. If you need assistance completing the application, please contact the main office.

The district calendar can be accessed on our website.

Email: allison.stager@pequannock.org
Website: https://hv.pequannock.org/
Location: 209 Boulevard, Pompton Plains, NJ, USA
Phone: 973-616-6080