Community Announcements November 8, 2024

Today’s After School Activities
Cross country- Pick up at 4:45 pm

Parent Association Presents Ice Cream Bingo- 11/9 See Details Below

Winter Athletics
Winter sports registration forms were emailed home yesterday. For those interested in participating in winter athletics, complete and return the enrollment form by next Friday, November 15th. Students are welcome and encouraged to participate in more than one sport as long as they aren't held on the same days. Feel free to contact Mr. Van Dyke with questions, [email protected].

Minute to Win It Game
Today’s Minute to Win It Game was “Balloon Toss” hosted by Ms. Gargiulo. Ask your students to tell you about this fun challenge.

Spirit of the Hawk
Annie F. did an amazing job taking initiative in biology class today! She was incredibly helpful, distributing notes and binders to all the students with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. Her eagerness to assist her peers throughout the entire period was truly impressive, and she went above and beyond by ensuring everyone's binders were returned to the correct spots. Her Leadership and willingness to help created a positive and productive environment for the whole class!

Picture retake day- Monday,11/11
Photo retake day is Monday, November 11th. If you would like a retake of your child’s photo, this will be the perfect opportunity. Students who missed picture day will automatically be scheduled for retakes. If you have any questions, reach out to Ms. Decker-Haynes, [email protected].

College Acceptance
Congratulations to Max Flango for his acceptance to Delaware Valley University!

November Fun Friday-Night at the Movies!
On Friday, November 22 we will be heading to the Regal UA King of Prussia to view "Red One", an action comedy starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans.

The cost to attend is $40 and includes movie tickets, bus transportation and teacher supervision.
Students will need to bring additional money if they wish to purchase concessions at the theater. We will only be getting food at the theater, NOT the mall itself.

To sign up, please complete the permission form here: Fun Friday: Night at the Movies.

The Bean Scene-Now Accepting Payments Via Card or Cash!
The Bean Scene will be open on Friday mornings. They will serve hot chocolate, chocolate milk and apple juice to everyone and coffee to high school students and faculty. We will also serve pastries including cookies and muffins. All drinks will be $2 and all pastries will be $3. We will have a program in which students can bring their reusable mug. If they do so four times, they will get a 5th drink for free. Who would have thought sustainability could be so delicious! We look forward to serving you!

Annual NHS Food Drive
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and as is our tradition, Hill Top’s National Honor Society is organizing a food drive to benefit those living with food insecurity. This year, your donations will be delivered on November 21st to ElderNet’s Ada Mutch Food Pantry in Bryn Mawr which provides free assistance to residents of Lower Merion and Narberth living with low incomes. The food pantry accepts non-perishable, pre-packaged and canned food that has not exceeded its expiration date. For a specific list of high demand items, please click here. The NHS will place collection bins in the front lobby of the mansion beginning Wednesday, 11/6 and will continue to accept donations until Thursday, 11/21. Please send in whatever you can and as always, we thank you for your continued support of the NHS mission to provide service to our community.

Holiday Toy Drive for CHOP
Ms. Gushka's partner, Matt, is holding his 18th annual Holiday Toy Drive for CHOP! He began this tradition after receiving a life-saving liver transplant at CHOP as a child. Inspired by the joy holiday gifts brought him during his stay, he’s kept this drive going ever since.
You can drop any new, unwrapped toys or gift cards into the festive donation box in the lobby by Monday, December 2nd. Matt, his family, and I will deliver your generous donations to CHOP the following week.

Open Submission for Artists, Writers, & Song Writers!
All submissions should be emailed to Ms. Jimenez. Students with questions can speak to Ms. Jimenez. Deadline to submit-Friday, December 6th.

Parents Corner:

The PA proudly presents Ice Cream Bingo!
When: Saturday, November 9th 2024
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Where: Hill Top Gym