The Hillside Parent Teacher Organization
 

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THE HILLSIDE PTO

The objective of the Hillside PTO is to support and enhance the educational, cultural and social environment at Hillside Elementary School. This is accomplished through new family orientations; The Scoop, a biweekly newsletter; a broad spectrum of cultural programs; informative events; and financial and/or extensive volunteer support of the Dental Clinic, the school media center, and other programs in the school.  The PTO also runs numerous after-school clubs and activities for our children.  Some of these include: Boys/girls Scouts, Science, Chess, Odyssey of the Mind, Junior Great Books, and more!

Revenue to support the above and other programs is generated through PTO fund raising activities.

The PTO relies on parents for their skills, time and dedication to run the PTO activities.  Please volunteer where you can.  Contact the PTO Board Members below or refer to the PTO section of the Hillside Directory.

  Please check out the Guidelines for Volunteers. 

PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

PTO Voice Mail: (610) 240-2621
 

INTERSCHOOL COUNCIL

The primary purpose of the Interschool Council is to serve as an interchange for ideas and information among parent-teacher organizations in the district. In addition to PTO functions, areas of mutual interest include the educational process, legislation, student behavior and activities. The goal of such sharing is to continue to improve education for our children and provide a forum for discussion and possible resolution of areas of concern.

The secondary purpose is to increase the awareness among the respective parent-teacher organizations as well as the community regarding matters affecting the quality of education in the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District.

CULTURAL ARTS and ASSEMBLIES
Juliette Hyson and Dawn Morgan, Cultural Arts and Assemblies

“The Year of the Arts”

Van Go! Art Tells a story: The Narrative in Art
September 25, 2008 (All Day/All Grades)
The Susquehanna Art Museum on Wheels will feature an exhibition of drawings, paintings and sculptures, which will provide visitors with a means to recognize narrative elements and ideas found in a variety of art forms.

  Thaddeus Rex
Check out: THE THADDEUS REX WRITING CONTEST
October 22 (9:10 & 10:10 am/All Grades/Afternoon Workshop -Grade 3)
Blending the energy of rock with the sensibility of Folk, Thaddeus Rex's concerts are "part Monty Python, part Dr. Seuss." Thaddeus enthusiastically encourages the power of reading with original songs.
Family and community concert will be held Friday evening, October 24th at 7:30 pm at VFMS.  Tickets are available at the door for $10.

Face Da Phlave: Evolution of Hip Hop  Family Night
November 6 (7:00-8:00 pm/All Students with Parents)  
Nine high-energy dancers demonstrate the origins of hip hop culture, from its historical roots in dance clubs to its expression on urban streets, highlighting an eclectic mix of styles.

High Touch / High Tech
November 10-14 (During Science classes/All Grades)
High Touch/High Tech offers fun, hands-on science experiences covering the physical, life, and earth sciences.

  Perfect Balance with Kevin Reese, Performance Artist

December 2, 2008 (1:15 & 2:15 pm/All Grades) 

Inspired by American artist Alexander Calder, inventor of the mobile, this one-man play celebrates the creative process -- its highs and lows, its questions and connections, its innovations and discoveries.

Mother Goose
January 9,2009 (10:30 a.m. & 1:15 p.m.; Kindergarten)
Phonemic Awareness. Traditional nursery rhymes recited by Mother Goose.

The Incredible Chinese Paper Cutting of Hou-Tien Cheng
January 21 (morning, Grade 2)
Mr. Cheng will demonstrate the ancient art of Chinese Paper Cutting

Betsy Ross, The Story of our Flag
January 27 (1:30 p.m., grade 4)
Why does the United States flag look the way it does?  This presentation helps students develop an awareness of the origin, symbolism and importance of the flag with interactive storytelling.

Tahira "Freedom Stories"
February 10 (9:15 am/All School Assembly)
In honor of freedom fighters such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., TAHIRA tells stories of the women and men who risked personal freedom to bring about social justice for African Americans.

Dancin' With Honeybees
April 2 (All day/Grade 3)
Cliff Wright-Sunflower is a master beekeeper, environmental educator, storyteller, and performer.  He brings to life the scientific magic of the honeybees' hive. 

Margy Burn Knight and Anne Sibley O'Brien
April 15 (All Grades)
Margy and Anne will introduce their award-winning nonfiction picture books, exploring global cultures through the lens of human commonalities.

Theme Week - Music - "Come Lend Your Voice!"
May 11 - 15 (All Grades)
Hillside will welcome versatile multi-instrumentalist, composer and choreographer Joe Sallins for a week of high-energy, interactive assemblies and workshops.
The week will begin with an exciting opening show on Monday, May 11th.  During the week, Joe will share his Music Appreciation Program with students in each grade through hands-on music and song workshops.  The week will culminate in a fabulous choral and percussion performance by the 4th grade for the whole school.  Students will come away from Theme Week with a new appreciation that "each of us has a voice or part to sing or play in everything we do."  Come be a part of the fun!
If you are a musician, we would love to have you come and perform during Theme Week.

Please contact Juliette Hyson and Dawn Morgan for more information.

BOOK FAIR SAFARI
October 28th – 31st, 2008 (Tuesday-Friday)
Hillside Large Group Room
 

The Hillside PTO sponsors a Book Fair each year. Reasonably priced books are available for all school age children. Children visit the Book Fair during school hours to make their selections. Parents are also invited to come in to browse or to purchase books.  Parents can come to the book fair and shop DURING school hours.  Make a lunch date with your child or invite them to shop with you during recess!   

The Book Fair is great fundraiser for Hillside!  

Book Fair Poster contest held October 20-24.  Students can make a poster advertising the Book Fair. There will be a randomly selected winner from each grade of a $5 gift certificate to use at the fair. Winners will be announced on Preview Day!   Preview Day is Monday, October 28.  Every class will come into the Book Fair for a 20 minute preview of the Book Fair.   Book Fair will open in the Large Group Room during the following hours…

Tuesday           October 28         Opening Night         4:00 – 7:30 pm

Wednesday      October 29                                          8:30 am – 7:30 pm

Thursday          October 30                                          8:30 am – 7:30 pm

Friday              October 31         Last Day!!               8:30 am – 3:00 pm

The PTO holds a second book sale near the end of the school year. It is a service provided by the PTO to encourage summer reading

MARKET DAY

Hillside families have the opportunity to order each month quality frozen food for pick up at the school. 

MarketDay Web (Hillside is 10957)

Please contact Debbie Weger dweger@verizon.net for more information.

OTHER FUND RAISERS
The PTO helps enhance the Hillside experience through various fund raisers throughout the year.

  Acme & Genuardi's 
The PTO collects Acme cash register tapes as a means of funding their many programs at Hillside. Acme will donate 1% of the total receipt to the Hillside PTO.

The PTO receives 3% of your purchases at Genuardi's if you register your Genuardi's Club Card as a Hillside supporter.  Forms can be obtained in the Opening Day Package.  Registration must be re-done yearly.

For more information, contact Jennifer Schaefer georgejenn@comcast.net

  General Mills
PTO collects General Mills, Betty Crocker and other products that carry a "Box Tops for Education" coupon, which are submitted to the manufacturer for cash.  A box is in the school office for the collection of these tapes and box tops.

For more information, contact Karen Williams ekwilliams13@verizon.net

  The Spring Fair
This is the biggest fundraiser of the school year.  We have amusement, food, games, prizes, raffle and bake sale.

For more information, contact Darcy McGroarty darcy@psualum.com

  Kidstuff Coupon Book Sale
For more information, contact Cheryl Ferrailoi c.ferraioli@comcast.net

  Wrapping Paper Sale
For more information, contact Tarina Mahtabi tarinamahtab@msn.com


  Spirit Wear
For more information, contact Debbie Weger  dweger@verizon.net


  Parent Social/Family Dance Night
For more information, contact <CHAIRPERSON NEEDED>

Many More...
4th Grade Bake Sale at Hillside's Open House
Pizza Bingo Night