Principal Message
Principal
Lauren Bolster
Dear Hillside Families,
October is shaping up to be a busy and fun month at Hillside! From Open House and Spooky Hallways to PTO activities, hallway decorating, and our Book Character Spirit Day, there are lots of opportunities for our Husky community to come together. Here’s what you need to know!
PNW Fall is Here - Dress for Recess!
As we head into October, our Pacific Northwest fall weather is here! Please make sure your student comes to school prepared for outdoor recess with layers, a jacket or raincoat, and shoes that can handle wet weather.
It is always our goal to get students outside for fresh air and movement, even when there is a little rain. We will head indoors when weather conditions require it, but a typical drizzly PNW day usually means recess is still on! Having the right gear helps students stay warm, dry, and comfortable while they play.
Open House - October 8 | 4:30 - 6:00 PM
We are excited to welcome families back to Hillside for Open House! This evening is an opportunity to visit your child’s classroom, connect with teachers, and learn more about what your child will experience this school year.
Teachers will have an overview of grade-level learning in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies, our PurposeFull People character themes, information about assessments and how we use them to support student growth, and practical ways you can support learning at home. There will not be a formal presentation, but an opportunity to learn about the classroom, see student work and know what the year will look like.
We hope you can join us!
PTO Candy Drive - Through October 23
Help us get ready for Spooky Hallways! Our PTO is collecting candy, and we’re making it a little more fun with some friendly competition!
There will be TWO winning classes - one from Pre-K - 2nd grade and one from 3rd - 5th grade. Either donate candy, deliver to teacher or main office - LABEL with classroom teacher's name. Or Every $1 donated counts as one pound of candy, and donations will be credited to your child’s classroom.
Halloween Decoration Drive - Through October 23
Cleaning out your Halloween bins? We’ll take it!
PTO is collecting new or gently used Halloween decorations to help transform Hillside for Spooky Hallways. We welcome clean, usable signs, pumpkins, garlands, lights, table decor, spooky props, and more.
Give your old decor a new spooky home at Hillside! Please bring them to the main office.
Spooky Hallways - October 29 | 5:00 -6:00 PM
Save the date for one of our exciting October events - Spooky Hallways!
Join us at Hillside from 5:00 -6:00 PM on Thursday, October 29 for an evening of festive fun. We have a plan to get that line moving faster! We can't wait for one of our favorite events.
Spirit Day: Book Character Day - October 30
On Friday, October 30, we’ll celebrate our October schoolwide Spirit Day with Book Character Day!
Students are invited to come dressed as a character from a favorite book. We can’t wait to see our hallways filled with favorite characters and celebrate our love of reading!
October at a Glance
October 8: Open House | 4:30–6:00 PM
October 23: Candy Drive ends
October 23: Halloween decoration donations due
October 29: Spooky Hallways | 5:00 - 6:00 PM
October 30: Book Character Day
October is going to be full of learning, family connection, school spirit, and Husky fun. Thank you to our Hillside PTO and our families for helping make these experiences possible for our students.
We’re ALL IN for an awesome October!