November Bulletin

No sun—no moon—no morn—no noon,
No dawn—no dusk—no proper time of day,
No warmth—no cheerfulness—no healthful ease…
November!

Thomas Hood (1779 – 1845)

We are hoping that this year’s November won’t be quite so bleak as that!  What with our Thursday, November 8th, evening Open House, and Thanksgiving coming our way, Hillside’s November promises excitement and cheer.  All events below can be found under the Hillside website’s calendar tab.

Please watch for emails from Leslie alerting you to sign up for dates for December conferences for your student.

Friday, November 2 

Begin Block IC:

9-11 History
7 & 8 Art

Monday, November 5 

Teachers` Meeting  3:30 – 5:00 pm

Thursday, November 8 

Open House 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Pass the word about Hillside’s exceptional program to your friends and co-workers, and invite them to attend our first-ever weekday evening Open House!  Postcard Open House announcements and our ‘Student Achievements’ page are available in the foyer; take as many as you like to display in your community library, Starbucks and favorite haunts.  Know that you, our satisfied and enthusiastic parents, provide our most effective advertising.  Thank you for spreading the word!

Friday, November 9 

Family Film Night 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Ruggles of Red Gap

This hilarious movie tells the story of a staid English butler–played by the great Charles Laughton–gambled away by his lord and master in a poker game to Egbert Floud, a wealthy American bumpkin from Red Gap, Washington. How will Ruggles, the gentleman’s gentleman, adapt to the wild and woolly West? Join us to find out!  All Hillside families, friends and staff are invited. (This brilliant comedy is one of Jean’s personal favorites–he gives it five stars!)

Monday, November 12 

No School (Veterans` Day observed)

Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 

No School (Thanksgiving break)

Thursday, November 29 

Begin Block IIA:

9 Art
10 & 11 Physics, Art
7 & 8  World Cultures

Previews of December:

Monday, December 3 

Grades 9 – 11 Conferences 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Thursday, December 6 

Grades 5 – 6   Conferences 3:20 – 7:20 pm

Monday, December 10 

Grades 7 – 8  Conferences 3:30 pm — 6:00 pm

Winter break begins on Friday, December 21st, and continues through Friday, January 4.  School resumes on Monday, January 7.

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