Call for Library Book Returns!
It’s that time of year! Please return your library books to the Hill Top Library for a chance to win fabulous junk. Contact Ms. Murphey with any questions: [email protected]
Accommodations for Final Exams
The 9th grade academy and upper school students that feel they need accommodations for upcoming finals are urged to sign up to meet with Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Trusty, or Mrs. Rumsey as soon as possible. The accommodations signup sheet is in the Snapple room.
Spring Athletic Awards
Mr. VanDyke announced that the Athletic Award Ceremony will be held today at mentor period.
Spring Brew
Jonah Fox announced that last night we had a fantastic turnout for the 2nd annual Spring Brew! There were wonderful performances by Poetry Team and the student actors. iDeSiGN shared some powerful, creative, and engaging projects. The House Band and Garage Band wowed everyone with their amazing musical talents. Jonah said that the only thing that would have made it better would be if a Scottish Fold was meowing along to the beat.
Jonah thanked to all the teachers who helped out with the evening. All the students who were a part of the evening stood up to be recognized for their participation.
Horticulture Club Presentation
Have you noticed that the number of butterflies and bees we see each year has decreased? Pollinators are on their way to becoming endangered species. The Hill Top Horticulture Club has been studying pollinators and learning about the reasons for their threatened status. Today the students presented the information to the school and suggested plants that can be used to attract pollinators. One of these plants, the Butterfly Bush, can be found on campus!
Spirit of the Hawk
Jonah Fox received a Spirit of the Hawk today for LEADERSHIP - demonstrating generosity for younger students in the middle school.
Visiting Family
We welcomed a family that is looking at the middle school for their son.
Feel Good Friday
Mr. Clark announced that he will be showing fun video clips in room LL6 @ lunch today.
Super Smash Bros. Tournament-Week 2
Today’s Smash Tournament competitors are Zach Jacovini vs. Domenic Trezza.
8th Grade Petition Project
The 8th Grade is moving forward with their class Petition Project - to get Mr. Cohen to dye his hair blue! Students have already acquired enough school signatures, and have now designed a format for their objective. It will happen via fundraiser for the Middle and Upper School student councils. Once the school raises $100 through student, faculty, and staff donations, an announcement will be made and Mr. Cohen will go blue for Spirit Week! Both student councils will receive $50 to help with the purchase of decorations for school events, classroom items, and more! Please consider sparing a dollar or two for a great Hill Top event and cause.
Petition Project UPDATE: The fundraiser for the 8th Grade petition project has expanded to include a $100 goal for the Optimist Club. Mr. Peselli, the Middle School counselor, has volunteered to dye his beard BLUE if the goal is reached. The original goal of $100 for the school's student councils has already been achieved, meaning Mr. Cohen is set to go blue for Spirit Week.
Hill Top Scarves
The Hill Top Horticulture group continues to sell their cozy, reversible, school spirit scarves. The scarves are $15 each. All proceeds benefit the Hill Top Horticulture Club. Parents may pay online, or with a check. Please make checks payable to Hill Top Preparatory School. Contact Mrs. Stretch with your order details at [email protected]. Thank you for your support!
Hill Top Job Board
Mrs. Navarra announced today the PET SMART is hiring part-time Bathers and Groomers in over 20 Pet Smarts in the 5 county regions. Interested students were encouraged to check the Job Board to see if a Pet Smart near them was hiring. Mrs. Navarra included that interested students should see her for further details and/or help with the application process.
The Hill Top Job Board is located in the Upper Linden hallway and is divided into the 5 surrounding counties. The jobs posted are suitable for students and are part-time positions. Students who are seeking a job are encouraged to take a posting as well as let Mrs. Navarra know if they have a job to post. Mrs. Navarra also offered to assist any student in seeking employment.
Soles4Souls’ Shoe Collection
Hill Top is collecting new and gently used shoes. Donated shoes will be repurposed and distributed through Soles4Souls’, a micro-enterprise program that create jobs in Haiti, Honduras and other developing nations. The program helps individuals start small businesses.
Jared Miller is supporting his brother Zachary with this service project. The collection bin is by the stairwell between the lobby and the meeting room. Te deadline for this collection is June 11th. Thanks in advance for your help!
Box Tops for Education Campaign
The MSSC has renewed sponsorship of the Box Tops for Education campaign. These are the pink and white coupons found on cereal boxes, other General Mills products, paper products, household cleaning products, and many other products, including food storage products such as Ziplock Bags. The school gets ten cents for each one we submit. It may not sound like much, but like Amazon Smile donations, it will add up if we take the time to cut them out and bring them in. A collection box will be on Mrs. Stamler’s desk. Thank you!
Parents Corner
The Parent's Association is looking for board members for next year.
The available positions are president, vice president and secretary. We are also looking for chairs for the following events: Bingo and ice cream social, martini and massage, comic con and staff appreciation. These are great volunteer opportunities with minimal time commitment. Contact Kitty Goetz at [email protected] or Jodi Lambright at ([email protected])
Planet Fitness allows teens to work out for free this summer
Planet Fitness is gearing up to help teens stay in shape for free this summer and win scholarship money.
The Planet Fitness "Teen Summer Challenge Scholarship Sweepstakes" is open to 15 to 18 year olds from May 15 to Sept. 1.
To enter the contest, teens will have to visit any Planet Fitness location with their parents or legal guardian and sign up.
The teens will be able to work out at any of the 1,700 Planet Fitness locations throughout the U.S. all summer long.
At the end of the summer, 51 teens will be randomly selected to receive a $500 scholarship, and one teen will be awarded the grand prize of $5,000. A total of $30,500 in scholarships will be awarded.
See the link below for more details:
https://6abc.com/health/planet-fitness-allows-teens-to-work-out-for-free-this-summer-/5268338/
Happy Birthday to Eile Burke–Prior!