School Principal: Dr. Shireen Fasciglione    //    PTO Co-Presidents: Lindsey Zima & Lindsey Pepe

 

 

Hillside Learning Fair

Friday, March 22
6-7:30 p.m.  

 

Registration deadline: March 6

 

What is the Learning Fair? 

  • An annual exhibition that celebrates the independent interests and knowledge of Hillside students. 
  • All Hillside students can participate. 
  • Students may work independently or with partners in groups of two to four. 
  • All participants must have their own registration form. 
  • Please register by March 6.
     

How do I participate? 

Once you have completed the registration it’s time to get to work. 

  1. Think about a topic you are interested in. 
    It can be a question, problem or creative endeavor. Topics include the arts, history, psychology, science, math, etc. The sky’s the limit!

  2. Begin! 
    Gather necessary information and materials. Use a variety of resources such as books, magazines, the internet and people you know with expertise.

  3. Plan and prepare your display to share your work
    Examples include models, charts, pictures, reports and dioramas. 

 

Questions/need help registering?

Contact Beth Puleo bethmariewilliams@gmail.com

 

 

REGISTER

 


 

 

Drive-thru ziti dinner 🍝

 

Thursday, March 14

 

Try our old-world Italian sauce and world-famous meatballs, salad and bread.

Cost:*

$4 children (age 12 and under; maximum $8. Third child or more - free)

$6 adults

 

Remember to purchase your raffle tickets along with your dinner orders! 

1 ticket for $1

3 tickets for $2

16 tickets for $10

Available when you come in to pick-up your dinners.

 

You won’t believe the incredible prizes!

 

Please submit a completed order form, along with payment, to your child’s classroom teacher by March 12. Kindly make checks payable to Hillside PTO.

 

All proceeds will benefit The Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

 

Questions? Contact the Hillside Main Office.

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*If you are experiencing a financial hardship but would like to order dinner(s), please contact Shireen Fasciglione at 518-377-1856.

 

 

ORDER FORM

 


 
 

 


Cub Scouts

 

Cub Scouts is a great way for your child to experience the outdoors and their community. Open to both boys and girls, new members are accepted year-round. There are two weekend trips per month, including camping, hikes, snowshoeing, ice fishing, and day trips to local Scout Camps, local parks, and historic sites.

 

Questions? Reach out to pack3034nisky@gmail.com or chrispuleo@gmail.com.

Sign up!

 


 

Start the year out right these
3 QUICK STEPS:

 

 


 

 

 
 
 STEP 1: JOIN THE PTO
Membership is free.
Having an account gives you access to extra features, including our school directory, fundraisers, and more.

 

CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT

 

ALREADY HAVE AN ACCOUNT? 

Please make sure to update your information for the new school year.

 

 

 


 
  

 STEP 2: EXPLORE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Looking for an opportunity to work with a great group of people and get involved with Hillside? 

 

Join our Executive Board!

We have one open position:

Ways & Means

 

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More volunteer opportunities will be available throughout the school year. 

 

 
 
STEP 3: SIGN UP FOR THE BACKPACKER
The Backpacker is our weekly email newsletter. It comes out every Tuesday throughout the school year and to keep you up-to-date on all the latest Hillside news.
 
This step is easy.
Once you create your PTO account, you'll be on the distribution list!
 
 
Have something for The Backpacker?
 Send your flyer/information to Heather Rogers by Friday the week before you want it included.  
 
NOTE: anything that isn't school district related needs approval from the principal, Dr. Shireen Fasciglione and/or district before it can be distributed. 
 
 

 
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SEPTA 

The Niskayuna Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) is a group of parents, teachers, administrators, and students who work together to build inclusiveness, acceptance, support, and communication for special education. 

 

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