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Welcome!

Welcome to our school! Our mission is to educate the whole child. We believe that all children can excel at academics, and that activities and citizenship are just as important. Our students know that we have high expectations for them, and they strive to meet them. We welcome involvement from parents and the community. Please stop by and find out how you can become part of our Hillside community of learners!

Message from the Principal

Welcome to Hillside Elementary School, home of the Huskies! We are part the Clover Park School District and proudly serve the Fort Lewis Military Community. At Hillside our faculty and staff provide a quality learning experience for all students with an emphasis on academic achievement, character development and citizenship. We invite families, friends and the community to be an active part of our process of helping our students become creative problem solvers, effective communicators and knowledgeable citizens. Learners today, leaders tomorrow!
Throughout the school year, your child’s teacher and I will be making a special effort to stay in touch with you. We will keep you informed of your child’s progress and school activities. Look for papers coming home from school each day—newsletters, invitations, updates, tips, and reminders.
Your communication with us is very important, too. Please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher, or me, whenever you have a question or concern. The school’s phone number is (253) 583-5280 or you can email your child’s teacher directly.
I hope you will take part in your child’s education by inquiring about their time spent at school. Ask about their friends and teachers. Get involved as they complete their homework or seek your help on special projects. Encourage your child to read at least 20 minutes every night and quiz them on their math facts. I am confident that your child will demonstrate greater motivation as you continue to show interest in their academic and social experiences. We will certainly work on our end to provide your child with the best education possible. Let’s work together to make this an excellent school year in every way!
Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Harjeet Sandhu,
Principal

Hillside School Supply Lists http://www.cloverpark.k12.wa.us/SchoolSupplyLists/Hillside.pdf Hillside's school supply lists for the 2009-10 school year.

WASL scores and more! OSPI School Report Card You can check out Hillside's Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) scores and more at this informative site.

SchoolReport.org Emergency School Closure Information

Presidential Proclamation! http://www.whitehouse.gov/assets/documents/2009literacy_prc_rel.pdf President Obama proclaims October "National Information Literacy Awareness Month."

Math Connects website http://www.mhschool.com/math/mathconnects/wa/index.html Follow this link to practice your math!

Reptile Man http://www.reptileman.com Scott Peterson, also known as The Reptile Man, will be appearing at Hillside on Friday, June 11th. He will perform at two assemblies in the afternoon, and will appear at 7:00 PM in the gym for a family show.

Thinkfinity Thinkfinity from the Verizon Foundation Thousands of free lesson plans and educational resources are available for teachers, students, and parents.

Sight Words http://www.misstougher.com/homework/sight_words_ss.dwt

Science Fair Projects! http://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_ideas.shtml Take a quiz and find the perfect science fair project!

Child and Youth Behavioral Military & Family Life Consultants (CYB-MFLC) School Program

In partnership with Fort Lewis, McChord and the office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy, nine Military & Family Life Consultants (MFLCs) will be assigned to Beachwood, Carter Lake, Clarkmoor, Evergreen, Greenwood and Hillside Elementary Schools, Mann and Woodbrook Middle Schools and Lakes High School during the 2009-10 school year.

“This program is unique, because it builds on the many supports that we already have in place for our military students and their families,” said Debbie LeBeau, superintendent of Clover Park School District. “I am hopeful that our partnership with the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy will continue to bring innovative programs like this to our district.”

Consultants will provide care that augments the support services already in place at each school. Consultants take part in everyday school activities and events and help with deployment and reintegration; family dynamics; positive coping mechanisms; staff support and education; parent education and stress reduction. Consultants are also available to facilitate groups and trainings to build leadership skills; manage anger; build self-esteem and confidence and strengthen communication.

Consultants are contracted by the Military & Family Life Consultants Program, which is overseen by the office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy. Consultants hold a master’s degree or a Ph.D., are licensed in their home states and have experience working with children and youth. Consultants go through rigorous background checks before being placed in schools.

UPCOMING EVENTS

1/29/10

No school-Semester break.

2/5/10

Report cards go home.

2/10/10

Half day, professional development. Students are dismissed at 11:30 AM.

2/12/10

No School, mid-winter break.

2/15/10

No School, President's Day

2/24/10

Half day, professional development. Students are dismissed at 11:30 AM.

6/11/10

Reptile Man- Assemblies in the afternoon, Family show @ 7 PM.

Clover Park School District Hillside Elementary School 6399 Magnolia BlvdFort Lewis, WA 98433 (253) 583-5280
FAX: (253) 583-5288

Last Modified: Friday, Jan. 29, 2010