Community Meeting Announcements
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Today’s After School Activities
Homework Club- pick up at 5 pm
Cross Country-pick up at 4:50 pm
ArtWorks- pick up at 5 pm
Spirit of the Hawk
Last Thursday Mr. Cohen’s 9th grade class took part in a fun roll playing activity. The students had a great time, but the classroom ended up with lot of trash. Mr. Cohen noticed Liam Young taking the lead in cleaning up without being asked. For that, he received a Spirit of the Hawk Service award.
Welcome Back Ms. Morgan!
Sabrina Morgan worked at Hill Top last year as a clinical intern while studying at Widener University. She worked here last summer in the Pathways Program as well. We are happy to welcome her back as a Hill Top counselor!
Annual Spooktacular Sleepover- 5th- 8th Graders
This year’s Halloween Sleepover will take place on Saturday, October 26th from 6pm until pick-up after breakfast @ 9am on Sunday, October 27th! An email with details of the annual sleepover has been sent to the parents of students in grades 5th-8th. Please contact Ms. Gargiulo at [email protected] with any questions.
2019 Art SoupT-Shirt Design Contest
This year the visual & performing arts department is offering a contest open to all students for the design of this year's Art Soup t-shirt. Students can work traditionally or digitally to create a design and submit it to Ms. Gulczynski. The contest deadline is Monday, October 28th! Any questions, please ask Ms. Gulczynski.
Art Soup is our winter performance event that supports our talented students in House Band, Garage Band, and Poetry Team. The event is taking place on Friday, December 13th this year at Main Line School of Rock. More details about the event coming soon!
Rugby World Cup
Mr. Sedgwick is offering students a chance to watch a Rugby World Cup match today at lunch period.
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 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.
We have collected $41.00 from everyone's Box Top coupons. Our goal is to double that by the next collection period in April.
Now there's an easier way to do it. Simply scan your store receipt within 14 days of purchase with the Box Tops mobile app to identify participating products and instantly add cash to our school's earnings online.
See how at BTFE.com. (Your phone should be set to automatically update the Box Tops app.)
All unexpired clipped Box Top coupons are still being accepted.
Thank You!!
Fun Friday-10/25
The next Fun Friday event will take place on Friday, October 25th. The Fun Friday trip will be to The Bates Motel Haunted House, Hayride, and Corn Maze, and is open to the entire student community. The cost of this trip is 60.00, and includes pizza. Students will be leaving at 3:30 pm and returning at 9:30 pm. Information for this event has been sent home. Any questions, please contact Mr. Betteridge at [email protected].
Hill Top Spirit Scarves!
Hill Top Spirit Scarves will keep you warm this winter while supporting Hill Top's 2020 Philadelphia Flower Show exhibit. The Hill Top Horticulture Club is selling school spirit scarves for $15. Quantities are limited! Please contact Mrs. Stretch for details at [email protected].
Optimist Club- Open to All Hill Top Students
Mrs. Mathis and Mrs. Navarra announced that once again the Optimist Club will begin their community service activity group. All Hill Top students are encouraged to join. The Optimist Club students get involved in outside community service projects both on and off campus in a variety of charitable ways. Beginning today, students may join by signing up on the sheets hanging in the Solarium and the Snapple rooms. The club will meet every other Thursday at lunch time beginning on 10/17. Please contact Mrs. Navarra or Mrs. Mathis with any questions at [email protected] or [email protected].
POETRY TEAM REHEARSALS BEGIN!!!
Student poets in grades 9-12 must do three things:
1. Submit poetry that you are willing to have edited to Mrs. Selinsky electronically, ASAP.
2. Attend rehearsal every Thursday during Mentor Period. Arrive promptly, bringing a good attitude.
3. Perform at Art Soup on Friday, December 13.
Rewards include fun w/friends, writing, editing, and public speaking experience, pizza, and a tee shirt. Contact Mrs. Selinsky with any questions at [email protected].
Hill Top Job Board
Mrs. Navarra unveiled the new and improved Hill Top Job Board. The 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.
Post-Secondary Corner
College for a Day workshops - see Mrs. Gillepsie for details!
Social Justice: This session includes four interrelated principles (equity, access, participation, and rights) across the disciplines of Early Childhood Education, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Social Work, and Sociology. Participants will address each of the four interrelated principles and contribute to meaningful dialogue and discussion of actions steps that can lead to positive change.
Theatre & Creative Writing: From Script to Stage: Do you ever wonder how a play goes from a story on paper to a performance on stage? Join us for a creative writing workshop led by professors from the English and Drama departments at Delaware County Community College.
Career Exploration in Business, Computing Science, & Paralegal Studies: join the Business, Computing Science, and Paralegal Studies departments for an immersive experience and hear from panelists about current and future career opportunities in these fields. Participants will have a chance to network with Delaware County Community College students and faculty and participate in a variety of workshops.
College Visits for this week
10/15 - Juniata College (PA) https://www.juniata.edu/
10/17 - Immaculata University (PA) https://www.immaculata.edu/
PSAT and Pre ACT
On Wednesday, the 10th graders will be taking the Pre ACTs and 11th graders will take the PSATs. Any questions about these tests can be directed to Mrs. Gillespie.
Junior Information Night - Thursday, 10/17 6.30PM
This is a night for all juniors and their families to learn about the college application process, SAT/ACT testing, and graduation project requirements. Students may stay after school for the meeting. Please send a note to Mrs. Stamler. If your student would like pizza for dinner, please send them in with $5.00.
Parents Corner:
Bingo Ice Cream Social- 11/16 at 6:30: Fun for the whole family!