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Dear Parents/Guardian,
I hope that everyone is recovering from the feasting that was done last week with family and friends. It marks the beginning of a joyful time for all of us and culminates in the celebration of a brand new year. The 2009-2010 school year has been fast paced so far, and we all look forward to more special activities in the weeks to come.
On December 7th, our fourth and fifth grade chorus will be singing at Radio City Music Hall before the “Christmas Spectacular” program. We are very excited to have this opportunity, thanks to the guidance and support of Deena Coppola, our Vocal Music teacher. She made the phone call, sent in a demo tape, and ordered our tickets for the show. We’ll be having a “sound check” prior to our performance, and the students will have a once in a lifetime experience of performing on one of the largest stages in the world.
Two of our major projects: new windows and outside doors in the older wing and a new ramp way and a retaining wall behind the kindergarten classes are almost completed. The projects started on time, and both companies worked diligently to complete both projects before bad weather arrived. These projects were included as part of the year’s school budget. I have included other major projects, such as the retaining wall by the ball field to help with the erosion situation in next year’s budget.
Our Diaper Drive went very well. Student Council collected many boxes to benefit the Child and Family Resources of Morris County. I continue to be thankful for your support in our many social service projects.
On Weird Hair Day, we collected $735.75 for the Juvenile Diabetic Research Foundation. The students’ hair creations were works of art. I can only imagine how long it took to create our winners’ hair dos. This annual event is a favorite of our school community.
Our first Cultural Arts’ program was on character education. It enriched our character ed program, run by Britany Bucci, our guidance counselor. I wish to thank Amy Denenberg and Amy Slavitt, Cultural Arts Co-Chairpeople, for organizing this event.
I’d like to leave you with these words from an anonymous writer.
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Seek out a forgotten friend.
Write a love letter.
Share some treasure.
Give a soft answer.
Encourage youth.
Keep a Promise.
Find the time.
Forgive an enemy.
Listen. Apologize if you were wrong.
Think first of someone else.
Be kind and gentle.
Laugh a little. Laugh a little more.
Express your gratitude.
Gladden the heart of a child.
Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the
Earth.
Speak your love. Speak it again.
Speak it still once again.
I am thankful for the cooperative efforts that occur daily at Hilldale School. Working together creates a special learning environment for our students. Your presence is appreciated, especially at this time of year.
The staff and I wish you a happy and healthy holiday season!
Ms. D
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