HV Update 9-11-26

We had a whirlwind week here at HV! Thank you for joining us at Back-to-School Night last night. I hope you found your sessions with the teachers informative. We are here to support you and your children, so feel free to reach out anytime!

The HSA provided an amazing Back-to-School Breakfast for the staff this morning. Thank you to all who contributed and set up. It was really special and made the day special!

Also, thank you to the parents that helped with Picture Day. We are excited to be partnering with PixDay, who will donate 50% of all sales back to the HSA, to support programs and events. Proofs will be sent out in 1-2 weeks. You will receive an email with further instructions and we will provide more information as we receive it.

Our first, full week of school is coming up! Enjoy your weekend.

Best,

Allison

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! We are excited to begin another year of learning and growth in English Language Arts. As we begin the school year, there a few exciting updates about our ELA programming for students in grades 3–5, as well as the ways we will continue to monitor and support student growth. Please review the attached letter for detailed information.

Please review the letter below for information regarding G&T programming at the elementary level.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to the 2026-27 school year!! I hope you all had a wonderful, fun and healthy summer break. I am so excited to welcome our new and returning students.

As your School Nurse, my goal is to keep each child ready to learn by supporting the optimal health and safety of each student. Please review these important guidelines to help me reach this goal...

• In general, keep your child home if he/she does not feel well enough to participate in normal activities, even if fever-free.
• 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.
• When reporting an absence, please report symptoms and any official diagnoses.
• Remind your child about practicing good hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette

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

973-616-6080 ext. 5004

danielle.ciccaglione@pequannock.org

Dear Hillview Families,

It’s that time of year again—HSA enrollment is now open!

Check out the attached flyer for more information about the Hillview HSA, including how to become a member, attend meetings, and volunteer.

Enroll Today:

• Scan the QR code on the flyer or use this link to begin enrollment:ENROLLMENT
• Scan the QR code or use this link to sign up for committees: COMMITTEES

Special Incentive:
Sign up and pay the enrollment fee before7:00 p.m. on September 18th for a chance to WIN a basket of goodies valued at over $200, including:

• 1 Free Panthers beach towel
• $30 off 1 Soiree Admission Ticket (*non-transferable)
• Sheet of Regular Prize Tickets for Soiree (*non-transferable)
• 1 Free Entry to the “Win a Ride to School on a Firetruck” Raffle
• 2 Vouchers for ½-day snacks
• $15 coupon for the Scholastic Book Fair (Spring event)
• $100 Visa gift card
• 1 free Boo ($10 value)
• Early holiday boutique shopping access for all Hillview children of the winner

Winner will be announced at the Welcome Back Event:
Friday, September 18th | 6:30–7:30 PM | Hillview Back Field

Get some new blue and gold gear here.

Our school district is partnering with local businesses and community partners in a statewide initiative to promote the national World Day of Bullying Prevention on October 5th. All staff and students are encouraged to wear blue to show their support for the cause, and we welcome everyone from our Pequannock Township community to join us in wearing a specially designed Pequannock-themed shirt for the day.

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. In this section of the newsletter, I will weekly highlight how these competencies and dispositions are being integrated and promoted at the elementary school level.

Communication

Graduates communicate clearly and purposefully.

• Listen Actively - Asking clarifying questions, paraphrasing, and giving nonverbal signals to demonstrate understanding.
• Express Ideas Effectively - Using domain appropriate vocabulary to articulate a clear claim or vision in a concise, direct manner.
• Adapt Messages Across Audiences, Media, and Contexts - Understanding the needs of an audience, as well as identifying various communication methods. and their strengths and weaknesses.

What does this look like at HV?

Students will develop active listening skills through collaborative activities and explicit instruction on effective listening strategies across all classes. They will articulate their ideas using grade-level and subject-specific vocabulary, while also learning to distinguish between facts and opinions. A variety of communication methods will be utilized, including verbal strategies such as discussions, group work, and projects, as well as written formats like essays and Google Slides presentations. Additionally, students will receive instruction on different media platforms and best practices for safe and responsible communication online.

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