Welcome Back, Hillside Hawks!

The first day of school is just around the corner, and we can't wait to see home much our returning Hawks have grown over the summer and meet the new Hawks as they join our Hillside Learning Community.

Hillside staff are working diligently to prepare the school building and classrooms for the 1st day of school. The PTO has planned many fun events to start the new school year. Please mark your calendars for August 22nd for our Open House and Back to School Nights. Continue reading below for events, volunteer opportunities, and important dates for the start of school.

Coming Soon in The Next Weekly Update:

• Procedures for Safe Arrival and Dismissal for All Students
• PTO Membership Links

Sincerely,

Chris Mills, Hillside Principal

Parents,

Beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, August 14, please sign into ParentVUE to complete the Online Verification process as part of Loudoun County Public Schools’ First Day of School Information initiative. This process is necessary for families to review and update important information about their students as we begin the 2023-24 school year.

The Online Verification process must be completed no later than Friday, September 22. Once completed, you can view student schedules (teacher assignments) and bus information in ParentVUE.

For families who have activated their Stopfinder account, you will also see your student’s transportation information in the app. Please note: You will need to scroll to the date of August 24, in the app to see student transportation information.

If you do not have a ParentVUE account, please get in touch with the main office to request an Activation Letter.

For more information about this Online Verification process and FAQs about the First Day of School, please visit: https://www.lcps.org/firstday.

• 14th - Online Verification Process Opens. Complete the online verification process to view student schedules and bus information in ParentVue.
• 16th - School supply kit distribution by PTO volunteers. If you were not able to order a school supply kit at the end of last school year, the list of supplies can be found here.
• 21st - School Is Sweet (5:30 to 6:30 pm). Join the PTO for a Cookie, to make new friends, and catch up with old buddies. (RSVP Link) (Volunteer Link).
• 22nd - Meet and Treat Open House (1:00 to 3:00 pm). Students get to meet their teachers, see their classrooms, and receive a coupon for Bruster's Ice Cream!
• 22nd - Back to School Nights (6:00 PM for K-2 and 7:00 pm for 3-5). Due to space limitations, this is an adult-only event.
• 23rd - PTO Sponsored Staff Luncheon. (Volunteer Link)
• 23rd - Kindergarten Playdate (5:00 to 5:30 pm). Come meet other incoming kindergarteners and their parents near the shade structure on the Hillside playground.
• 23rd - Chalk the Walk (5:30 to 6:30 pm) Stop by the front of the school to add your drawings or positive messages before the first day of school.
• 24th - First Day of School. Meet Crystal the Hawk at the front entrance.
• 25th - Spirit Day. Wear your Hillside Spirit Gear or wear school colors (burgundy, navy or gray)

September

• 1st - Schools Closed for Labor Day Weekend
• 4th - Schools Closed for Labor Day Weekend
• 4th-8th - Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week
• 6th - PTO Meeting (3:15 to 4:15) Hillside Library.
• 8th - PTO Blast Off Bingo Night (6:30 to 8:00 pm). Preregistration required. This is a family event. A parent or guardian must accompany children.
• 15th - PTO Charleston Wrap Fundraiser Begins
• 20th - Walk to School Wednesday
• 22nd - PTO Fall Spirit Wear Sale Ends
• 25th - Schools Closed for Yom Kippur