Hillside Elementary PTO

It’s April 3rd! Which means, today is the deadline to get your orders in for:

(1) Food pre-orders for Coding Night (Pizza is available ONLY through pre-order. Other concessions will be available for purchase at the event)
(2) Original Works

If you were planning to order but haven’t, please get your orders in by today! Thank you!

Volunteers are still needed for Family Code Night. Please consider volunteering and sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F45A8AA28A4F58-family

Due to the long weekend, the due date for Family Code Night food pre-orders has been extended. Food pre-orders for Family Code Night are due tomorrow, Wednesday, April 3rd. Note: Pizza will not be available for sale day-of but there will be other concessions available. Cash only at the event.

Please email Laura Cooper, [email protected], with questions about pre-orders/volunteer opportunities. If you’re unable to return the form by Wednesday but want to pre-order please email Laura by Wednesday evening.

Reminder! Original Artworks orders are due tomorrow, Wed 4/3. Packets with student art, price sheet, and order form were sent home in last week’s Thursday folders.

Order Your School Supply Kit by June 30th!

It's time to place your order with 1st Day School Supplies for the 2019-20 school year! Kits include everything that your teacher has requested!

Visit 1stDaySchoolSupplies.com or click the link below to get started!
https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=109327

1stdayschoolsupplies.com Your pre-built school supply kit is ready to order now!

Hello Hillside Families!

Please see this week's PTO-at-a-Glance located here. If you want to get involved and support our school, please check out the volunteer opportunities at https://www.lcps.org/Page/154447.

All PTO events require parent volunteers to support successful planning and execution. If you are able to volunteer for any upcoming events such as the Spring Fundraiser (May), please email our Volunteer Coordinator, Mary Flowers, at [email protected]. We appreciate your consideration!

Hope you have a wonderful week!

Warmly,

Hillside PTO

Information about original works will go home today. Please keep an eye out for this and send in your orders by the due date which is Wednesday, April 3rd!

[03/28/19]   Last call for yearbooks is April 1, remember your kids can have them signed by teachers and friends at the Ice cream social at the end of the year!

Scherling Photography -Virginia - Order Photos

2018-2019 Hillside Yearbook Sale

The online price is $22.88.

Yearbooks will be on sale February 1 – April 1, 2019

Follow the link below to order:

www.virginia.preorderphotos.com

Access code: G34HX9

secure.preorderphotos.com

DO YOU SEE YOUR CHILD’S ITEM?
If so, please ask them to stop by the Lost & Found and grab it -OR- leave a comment here with the item and child’s name and a PTO volunteer will return it - just this once. 😊

Note: All of these items are UNLABELED. The few labeled items were identified and returned today. Please remember to label everything with a first and/or last name. Initials only do not help.

[03/26/19]   anyone interested in being the ASEP on-site coordinator?

It would only be for an hour and fifteen minutes after school max three days a week for 8 weeks, starting next week. Your responsibility will be to checkstudents in and out and making sure classes run smoothly. flex Academies will pay $45 each day worked for that hour and fifteen minutes.

Send an email to [email protected] and we will connect you.

Hello Hillside Families!

Please see this week's PTO-at-a-Glance located below. If you want to get involved and support our school, please check out the volunteer opportunities at https://www.lcps.org/Page/154447.

All PTO events require parent volunteers to support successful planning and execution. If you are able to volunteer for any upcoming events such as the Spring Fundraiser (May), please email our Volunteer Coordinator, Mary Flowers, at [email protected]. We appreciate your consideration!

Hope you have a wonderful week!

Warmly,

Hillside PTO

flexacademieshillside.jumbula.com

ASEP registration closes TODAY Monday (3/25).. we have lots of room in the classes lets look to get them to the minimum!
- Guitar - Cancelled
- Hip Hop - 2 spots
- Spanish - Cancelled
- Flexible Thinking - 1 spot
- Pottery - 7 spots
- 3D design - 2 spots
- Chess - 4 spots

The following are confirmed classes:
- Tennis
- Engineering Mania
- Fast Break Basketball

https://flexacademieshillside.jumbula.com/#/spring-2019-activities

flexacademieshillside.jumbula.com

A Hillside team “Depicted Dreamers”, consisting of six 5th graders, won Second Place in the Regional Destination Imagination tournament that was held this past weekend! The team is now advancing to the State Tournament to be held near Richmond on April 6th!

As part of the requirement, the team needs to provide one or two volunteers to be an appraiser/judge at the State tournament. Destination Imagination provides recommendation for Recertification Credits for teachers who volunteer to be an appraiser. Mr.Mills has confirmed that he will consider volunteering for DI as professional development. The DI State Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, April 6th, near Richmond, VA. Hillside teachers that are interested and available to volunteer as an appraiser at the tournament to represent the Hillside team (Team Number: 145-81811) can contact the team coach, Srini, at [email protected] and/or Aparna at [email protected]. Thank you for your consideration!

Hillside 2019-2020 yearbooks are on sale now. Use the link below to order your child's yearbook. This year we are encouraging online sales to ensure a direct connection between you and our school photography company.

Yearbooks will be delivered to your child's classroom with a name label on May 30th just in time for the PTO ice cream social/yearbook signing party on May 31st.

One very important note is that the school will not order extra yearbooks this year to sell after yearbooks are delivered, so please make sure you purchase a yearbook before the deadline of April 1st.

The online price is $22.88. Yearbooks will be on sale until April 1, 2019

Follow the link below to order:
www.virginia.preorderphotos.com
Access code: G34HX9

flexacademieshillside.jumbula.com

ASEP registration closes next Monday (3/25).. we have lots of room in the classes lets look to get them to the minimum!
- Guitar - 2 spots
- Hip Hop - 2 spots
- Spanish - 4 Spots
- Flexible Thinking - 2 spots
- Pottery - 10 spots
- Basketball - 4 spots
- 3D design - 6 spots
- Chess - 6 spots

https://flexacademieshillside.jumbula.com/#/spring-2019-activities

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Hello Hillside Families!

Please see this week's PTO-at-a-Glance located below. If you want to get involved and support our school, please check out the volunteer opportunities at https://www.lcps.org/Page/154447.

Spring after school activities program starts on April 2nd with classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Registration closes on Monday, March 25th at 5:00 pm! Please check out available classes and register at https://flexacademieshillside.jumbula.com.

All PTO events require parent volunteers to support successful planning and execution. If you are able to volunteer for any upcoming events such as the Spring Fundraiser (May), please email our Volunteer Coordinator, Mary Flowers, at [email protected]. We appreciate your consideration!

Hope you have a wonderful week!

Warmly,

Hillside PTO

PTO event at Painting with a Twist! Thanks for a great time!

Pumping the kids of Hillside up and getting them ready for the game tonight at 7pm BWHS!

Wizard time!

PWAP- Benefiting Hillside Elementary PTO

PAINT NIGHT is tonight! 🎨 The event will be at the Painting with a Twist Broadlands studio between 7-9pm this evening. You can register at the link below. 50% of all proceeds goes back to Hillside!

Event link: https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/ashburn/event/1707504
Password: gohawks

paintingwithatwist.com Pick a painting, invite your friends, and enjoy step-by-step instruction with our experienced and enthusiastic local artists. You'll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation and be ready to come back again.

This is a reminder that entrees for the reserved parking spot raffle are due on Friday, March 22nd. Please see flyer below for details! Enter today!

[03/14/19]   Important update about tomorrow’s Paint Night!
This event has been moved to the Painting with a Twist studio located in Broadlands!
You now get to bring your own wine to share if you like!
JOIN US! We’d love to have a few more registrations!

This Friday night is PAINT NIGHT 🎨! We are in need of a few more registrations to meet the minimum cut off to make the most out of this event! If you’ve been thinking about it, but haven’t registered yet, NOW is the time! Phone a friend to join you and double the fun! Remember, a whopping 50% of proceeds goes back to Hillside!

Register at the link below!
Event link: https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/ashburn/event/1707504
Password: gohawks

Don't have a babysitter? No problem! Girl Scouts will be on hand to offer childcare services during the event. $15 for the first child - $5 for each additional sibling. Reservation required for childcare. Email [email protected] to sign-up.

PTO meeting tonight @ 6:00pm at the Hillside Library. We’d love for you to join us!

Need a reason to eat out tonight?! We got the perfect one! Subway Spirit night is tonight between 5-9pm! Join us at the Subway located at 43330 Junction Plaza and be sure to mention Hillside! 15% of sales will be donated back to your school!

Subway Spirit night is tomorrow, March 12th @ 5-9pm! Please note that this restaurant night is offered by the Subway located at 43330 Junction Plaza! Mention Hillside and give back to your school!

Hello Hillside Families!

Please see this week's PTO-at-a-Glance located below. If you want to get involved and support our school, please check out the volunteer opportunities at https://www.lcps.org/Page/154447.

All PTO events require parent volunteers to support successful planning and execution. If you are able to volunteer for any upcoming events such as the Spring Fundraiser (May), please email our Volunteer Coordinator, Mary Flowers, at [email protected]. We appreciate your consideration!

Hope you have a wonderful week!

Warmly,

Hillside PTO

Winter blues got you down? Paint them away while spending time with friends at Adults Night Out: Paint Night! This event will take place in the Hillside Cafeteria and is for anyone age 18 and over. Space is limited. Reserve your paint & easel today using the event link and password!

Event link: https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/ashburn/event/1707504
Password: gohawks

Don't have a babysitter? No problem! Girl Scouts will be on hand to offer childcare services during the event. $15 for the first child - $5 for each additional sibling. Reservation required for childcare. Email [email protected] to sign-up.

Hillside PTO is proud to partner with Painting with a Twist for this event. 50% of proceeds will go back to Hillside Elementary.

Subway Spirit night next Tuesday, March 12th @ 5-9pm! Give back to Hillside!

To celebrate Youth Art Month, a calendar of optional activities went home in last week’s Thursday folders. In case you missed it, here it is!

The Eagle Ridge PTA board has begun the process of reaching out to parents that may be interested in spots on the board and committees for next year. They have several positions that will open up as their parents are “graduating” to high school!

We encourage all rising 6th grade parents to get involved in the PTA at ERMS. It is not only rewarding, but truly keeps you connected to the goings on at the school!

Some positions that are open for next year are below. This is not a complete list, so if you don’t see what you like, please reach out to find out more!

• 6th grade ice cream social (Committee Chair)
• 6th grade social (Committee Chair)
• Restaurant nights (Committee Chair)
• School Store (Committee Chair)
• Bonus dollars (Committee Chair)
• Fundraising/Corporate Sponsorships (Committee Chair)
• ...and more!

Please email [email protected] if you are interested in getting involved or have further questions. Thank you!

Hello Hillside Families!

Please see this week's PTO-at-a-Glance located below. If you want to get involved and support our school, please check out the volunteer opportunities at https://www.lcps.org/Page/154447.

All PTO events require parent volunteers to support successful planning and execution. If you are able to volunteer for any upcoming events such as the Spring Fundraiser (May), please email our Volunteer Coordinator, Mary Flowers, at [email protected]. We appreciate your consideration!

Hope you have a wonderful week!

Warmly,

Hillside PTO

Just FYI Incase you missed the email!

Dear Hillside Families,

Notes N’ Beats, a STEM and arts-based enrichment center in Ashburn is hosting a "Parents Night Out" event at their studio on March 23rd. The event will be a karaoke night for the kids, during which they will receive refreshments and entertainment for the price of $15 per child, with 15% of the proceeds from the event going back to Hillside! Please see flyer below for details. Be sure to mention Hillside when you drop off!

The Hillside Silent Auction and Raffle has ended. Thank you to everyone who showed their support for Hillside through bids and raffle tickets! An email with pertinent information is being sent out to everyone who bought raffle tickets and/or won an auction item. Please check your inbox of the email account you used for the 32auctions site.

Hillside Elementary Silent Auction

The Silent Auction and Raffle ends today, Friday, March 1st at 8pm. Be sure to place your bids or enter raffles on the items you want before it’s too late! (There are a few items that have zero bids so could be an easy win at a deeply discounted price!)

As a reminder, every teacher is raffling off a special experience for students. Don’t miss out on the opportunity for your child to do something fun with their teacher - no homework allowed! Raffles are only $1 per ticket.

Silent Auction and Raffle: https://www.32auctions.com/hillside2019

Please contact Rosie Mirick, [email protected], with any questions.

32auctions.com Silent auction 'Hillside Elementary Silent Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.

Hello Hillside Families!

Please see this week's PTO-at-a-Glance located below. If you want to get involved and support our school, please check out the volunteer opportunities at https://www.lcps.org/Page/154447.

All PTO events require parent volunteers to support successful planning and execution. If you are able to volunteer for any upcoming events such as the Spring Fundraiser (May), please email our Volunteer Coordinator, Mary Flowers, at [email protected]. We appreciate your consideration!

Hope you have a wonderful week!

Warmly,

Hillside PTO

MBA Majest Martial Arts have started their registration for summer camps. Please see flyer below for their early bird special. If you register by March 9th, they will donate 8% of their Summer Camp profits to your school! Be sure to mention Hillside when you register!Thank you!

Hillside Elementary Silent Auction

Did you know? The Silent Auction and Raffle kicked off on Friday! For your convenience and fairness to all families, the entire auction and raffle is online. That means, you can bid (and keep an eye on your favorite items) from anywhere!

Be sure to check out the amazing items that are up for auction! From raffles for ice cream, origami and more with your teacher to summer camps, doggie camp, zip lining, axe throwing and other specialty services, you’ll find something for every member in your family!

Below is the link to where you can browse items and place your bids:
https://www.32auctions.com/hillside2019

The Silent Auction and Raffle will be active and open for bidding through Friday, March 1st at 8pm. Please contact Rosie Mirick at [email protected] with any questions.

32auctions.com Silent auction 'Hillside Elementary Silent Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.

The Sweetheart Dance was full of fun, friends and family last night! Thanks to all who attended! And a huge shout out to our wonderful volunteers, without them these great school events would not be possible.

Please share a photo or two of you and your “sweethearts” at the dance in the comments. 💖

Hillside Family Dance

Please take a moment to check the sign up below to help with tonight’s Sweetheart Dance! Any amount of time you can spare will be most helpful! If you have a middle schooler or high schooler that is in need of service hours, we encourage them to come help out! Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080a4eaea828a2fb6-hillside

signupgenius.com The family dance will be Friday February 22nd from 6 to 9 pm. We will need help with set up and clean up, help serving dinner and with concessions. Please see the signup below and help out where you can. If you have a middle schooler or high schooler that is in need of service hours we encourage t....