Hillcrest Academy South Campus
March 2023 Newsletter
Dr. Balsamello's Message
Hillcrest Academy South Campus (HAS) staff and students introduced Empowerment and Women's History Month themes throughout March. HAS students enjoyed visiting the Westlake Can-Do-Cafe every Tuesday and a student-led science 'slime' project with Ms. Palmer's students. The main office staff was excited to have moved back to their designated location after being displaced due to an HVAC flood. This will bring a sense or normalcy back to the school.
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March 2023 Events
School Spirit themes: March Madness, Pi Day, St. Patrick's Day, and School Colors.
Westlake Can-Do-Cafe visitations.
Westlake cooperative science activity.
Partnership For Change Assembly.
Unsung Heroes Gala.
Teacher of the Year Selections.
District Bulletin Board competition.
Empowerment and Women's History Month SEL celebration.
March Student of the Month
Congratulations to our Student of the Month for March, Marvin L! History is his favorite subject in school but outside of school he loves to write. When he is not learning or writing, Marvin likes to dive into the world of comic books. His favorite food is Chicken Parmesan, his favorite season is winter, and Marvin likes listening to almost any type of music.
Mr Barone: Teacher of the Year at HAS!
Teacher Spotlight
Classroom Spotlights
Ms. Ferrari's Classroom
Ms Fernandez-Siejack's Classroom
Women's History Month
Reading of Milestones made by Women in History
Movie Time!
- Harriet - about Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and her leading the underground railroad
- Selena - about the famous singer that paved the way for women in the Tejano music industry
- Hidden Figures - about the female African-American women that were a critical part of NASA
- Erin Brokovich - about a single mom who became a legal assistant and uncovered a pollution scandal
- A League of Their Own - based on the All American Women's Baseball League
- The Help - based on African-American maids of the 1960's and the hardships they went through
Women Authors
Month of Empowerment
APFC Assembly
HAS Bulletin Board
Unsung Heroes Award
In the Community
Black History Month Wrap Party
Pi Day
Gerry Cooney Visit
Our Students In and Out of School
Pumping the Breaks
About Us
Hillcrest Academy South is an alternative high school for students from the Elizabeth Public Schools. Students are referred to HAS by their Elizabeth Academy guidance counselor and administration for an interview at HAS. We provide a small educational learning setting with opportunities to make up courses through our Credit Retrieval Program in a caring environment in order to meet Elizabeth’s graduation requirements.
Website: www.ucesc.org
Instagram: ucesc_has
Facebook: Hillcrest Academy South
Location: 1571 Lamberts Mill Road, Westfield, NJ, USA-Door 3B
Phone: 908-233-9317