Hilltop School Back to School Night 2013
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Transcript of Hilltop School Back to School Night 2013
Welcome to Hilltop School.A great place to learn and grow.
Welcome Back
This fall, we welcomed 12 new students to Hilltop
Pre - Kindergarten 10
Kindergarten 52
1st Grade 54
2nd Grade 53
3rd Grade 82
4th Grade 53
TOTAL ENROLLMENT 304
Hilltop Online
• www.mendhamboro.org/hilltop
• Mr. Heller’s Blog
• District Monthly Bulletins –
(3rd Tuesday of the month)• Your current e-mail is essential• E-Alerts – tells you when an update is
made to a school web page
Responsive ClassroomFeatures
• Promotes a sense of belonging, significance and fun.
• Logical consequences for students’ actions.
• Focuses on positive teacher language.
• Social Skills - CARES
Responsive ClassroomBelonging, Significance and Fun
• Morning Meeting–Morning message–Greeting–Share–Activity• Hopes and Dreams
Responsive ClassroomLogical Consequences
• Rule creation with students• School-wide rules for line up and
cafeteria• Consequences include – – you break it, you fix it – this include
property and feelings– Take a break from an activity– Loss of a privilege– Speak to an adult
Responsive ClassroomPositive Teacher Language
• Reminding Language– The child processes what they should be
doing – not reminded what to do
• Redirecting Language– Is direct, names the desired behavior, is
brief and is a statement, not a question
• Reinforcing language– Offers informational feedback that
expresses genuine appreciation and respect for children’s efforts.
Who raises your child up?
• Peers• Parents• Siblings• Teachers• Principal• Classmates
• Friends’ Parents• Mendham Community
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VfSbMh9qpU(the link is on my blog)
Hilltop School’s BestKindergarten
Hilltop School’s Best1st Grade
Hilltop School’s Best2nd Grade
Hilltop School’s Best3rd Grade
Hilltop School’s Best4th Grade
Hilltop School’s BestResource Room and Speech
Hilltop School’s BestRelated Arts & our nurse
Welcome from the HSA
• Upcoming Events –– Harvest Hustle – Saturday, 10/5– Spirit Wear – Now through October 11– Charleston Wrap – Now through October 18– Chili Cook-off – 11/2– HSA General Meeting -11/13 – Guest Speaker
– Faye de Muyshondt – Social Skills for success
Anne Parker & Marie Simonsen, Co-Presidents
Hilltop SchoolSafety
• All doors are locked
• Entrance into buildings
• Monthly Drills
• We need your help
• Ongoing assessment and safety upgrades
• Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
Character EducationThe Six Pillars
• Respect Trustworthiness Caring• Responsibility Fairness Citizenship
Our school-wide book
Upcoming School/Community Events
• 8th Grade Fair – Saturday 10/5
• Walk to School Day – 10/9
• Kids Care Coat Drive – 10/9-10/18
• After School Enrichment begins Next
week – sign up today
Thank you for coming