Under the drizzly February skies, our woods hint of the spring to come. The oso berry bushes are starting to blossom, the salmonberries to unfold their leaves, and the pussy willows to grow furry. March is around the corner!
HILLSIDE NEWS:
Absences
Please remember that we ask parents to notify the school in writing, by email, or by phone of any absences, whether planned or not. If your child has a planned absence, the longer notice you can give the better. Thanks.
School Announcements
Please be sure to read carefully school announcements and emails (including this one) and to contact us if you have any questions.
FEBRUARY REMINDERS:
Re-enrollment forms and fees due
February 25
Fencing Term II begins!
Tuesday, February 28 – Returning fencers be sure to bring back your washed gear.
MARCH EVENTS:
Information Meeting for Families of 2012-13 7th Graders
Thursday, March 1, 7:00-8:00 pm
Upper School Block Schedule
Friday, March 2, begins the third and last trimester (Block IIIA) for this school year:
Grades 7 and 8: American Lit and Comp
Grade 9: Art Grades 10-11: Biology (Lab)
Teachers’ Meeting
Friday, March 2, 3:30-5:00
Grades 9 – 11, Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences
Monday, March 5
Friday, March 9, Regular School Day
Our Snow Make-Up Days have been changed to regular school days to make up for the class time lost during our snowstorm.
Grades 7 – 8, Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences
Monday, March 12
No Fencing
Thursday, March 15
Family Film Night!
Friday, March 16
Harold Lloyd’s ‘Safety Last’ – In this groundbreaking silent comedy, Harold Lloyd risks life and limb in filmmaking legerdemain. The iconic image of Lloyd hanging from the hands of a clock ten stories above the ground comes from this classic movie.
No Fencing
Tuesday, March 20
Teachers’ Meeting (Open House preparations)
Friday, March 23, 3:30-5:00
Open House
Saturday, March 24, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Please help spread the word about our March Open House to your friends, neighbors and co-workers. Hillside families are our best advertisers!
Upper School Block Schedule
Monday, 26 March begins Block III B:
Grades 7 and 8: General Science
Grade 9-12: Western Civilization from 1600
Calendar Note
Please note that the school calendar for 2011-2012 can be found at http://www.hillsidesc.org/calendar
