Even though traditional trick-or-treating may have been cancelled this year, students who attended Hillside’s annual Halloween party did not leave empty handed! The night was full of spooky costumes, contests, snacks and stories. There was a bewitching candy hunt in the dark forest, and a chilling impromptu puppet show by Hillside’s very own master puppeteer, Kalan. Students then enjoyed their candy fireside as artist-in-residence Jean regaled them with a spooky tale. Thank you to all who helped organize and run this event!
Virtual Open House
Last month’s virtual open house was a huge success! The staff at Hillside are looking forward to sharing all the amazing things Hillside has to offer with members of the community again on Thursday, November 12 at 7 p.m. If you know families looking for a supportive, creative learning environment that was ranked #1 in the Arts by Niche.com, make sure to send them our way!
Birthdays, Birthdays!
Amazingly, there is only ONE birthday to announce for this month. Hillside wishes the happiest of birthdays to Lily!
Schedule Change for Tuesday, November 10
At Hillside, we recognize how important our in-person community days are for our students. Since the in-person day is cancelled next week on November 11 due to Veteran’s Day, we are changing up the schedule the day before, Tuesday, November 10. Morning classes will be cancelled on Tuesday, and students are invited to Hillside for an abridged community day from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Afternoon block classes will continue as usual.
Conferences
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is when we have our Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences. We request that students participate in the conferences so that we can all work as a team to support their education and school experience. Conferences this year will be held virtually on Zoom. You will receive an email next week with a link to the Sign Up Genius schedule. Please sign up for the teachers whom you would like to see; sign up slots are first come, first serve. If none of those times work for you, please contact teachers directly to schedule something.
Food, Clothing & PPE Drive
Social Justice Club will be running a food, clothing, and covid protection materials drive to be delivered to communities in need (Sophia’s Way Women’s Shelter, Issaquah Clothing and Food Bank, and The Sammamish Tent City to start). Please prioritize nutritious staple foods and warm winter clothes, and/or see lists of needs in organization links above. Receptacles will be on the Hillside front porch/patio area, and food should be canned or wrapped to avoid attracting animals.
Events Calendar
Monday, November 2
Broadway Club – 3:05-4:20
Portfolio Club – 3:05-4:20
Wednesday, November 4
Community Building @ Hillside – 9-11
Drama Club – 11:30-12:30
Thursday, November 5
Social Justice Club – 3:05-4:20
Friday, November 6
Fiber Arts – 3:05-4:20
Monday, November 9
Broadway Club – 3:05-4:20
Portfolio Club – 3:05-4:20
Tuesday, November 10
Community Building @ Hillside – 9-10:30
Wednesday, November 11
NO SCHOOL – Veteran’s Day
Thursday, November 12
Social Justice Club – 3:05-4:20
Virtual Open House – 7-8:30
Friday, November 13
Fiber Arts – 3:05-4:20
Monday, November 16
Broadway Club – 3:05-4:20
Portfolio Club – 3:05-4:20
Wednesday, November 18
Community Building @ Hillside – 9-11
Drama Club – 11:30-12:30
Thursday, November 19
Social Justice Club – 3:05-4:20
Friday, November 20
Fiber Arts – 3:05-4:20
Monday, November 23
Broadway Club – 3:05-4:20
Portfolio Club – 3:05-4:20
Wednesday, November 25
PTS Conferences – Times Vary
Thursday & Friday November 26 & 27
NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, November 30
Broadway Club – 3:05-4:20
Portfolio Club – 3:05-4:20
Block IIA Begins
Social Justice Club will be running a food, clothing, and covid protection materials drive to be delivered to communities in need (
