PHT Paws-itively News
Week of April 9th, 2023
PRINCIPAL's THOUGHTS
Dear Page Hilltop Families:
We have 5 school days left until our spring break. The April vacation will bring a well-deserved break for all students & staff. We hope that you all enjoy some relaxing and fun-filled family time. It doesn't matter where you might go or what you might be doing. What is most important is that you spend quality time with family & friends. Please stay safe!
From all of the administration, faculty & staff at the Page Hilltop School, we wish you a most wonderful vacation week!
Thanks, as always, for sharing your children with us!
Fred Deppe, Principal
Matt Lutinski, Assistant Principal
SUBSTITUTES NEEDED
APRIL DATES TO REMEMBER:
Monday, April 10th -- 90 Minute Early Release (Dismissal @ 1:45)
Monday, April 10th -- School Safety Forum (7:00 pm)
Tuesday, April 11th -- 4th/5th Grade ELA MCAS Session 2
Wednesday, April 12th -- 3rd Grade ELA MCAS Session 2
Wednesday, April 12th -- New Family Dinner (5:30 pm)
Thursday, April 13th -- 1st Grade Animal Habitat Night (6:00 pm)
Monday, April 17th - Friday, April 21st -- School Vacation Week
Monday, April 24th -- 4th Grade Nature's Classroom
Tuesday, April 25th -- 4th Grade Nature's Classroom
Tuesday, April 25th -- 5th Grade Postural Screening (Opt Out Click Here)
Thursday, April 27th -- Odd Bodkins Family Performance (6:30 pm)
APRIL LUNCH MENUS
PAGE HILLTOP CELEBRATES BOSTON MARATHON DAY
CLASSROOM SHOWCASE
INTEGRATED PRESCHOOL FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
PROJECT EARTHVIEW
CLASSROOM SHOWCASE: MRS. REILLY'S GRADE 2
IT'S FINALLY SPRING!
CLASSROOM SHOWCASE - PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Page Hilltop physical education teacher Justin O'Brien has been coordinating the annual "Kid's Heart Challenge" program with PH students. He recently received a notice of congratulations from the American Heart Association. Well Done, Mr. O'Brien!
Please read below:
"On behalf of the American Heart Association, thank you very much for raising *$2,630.23 with your school's recent Kids Heart Challenge /American Heart Challenge program.
Families and schools are critical links in providing the foundation for cardiovascular wellness in our country. Your support and participation in the Kids Heart Challenge/American Heart Challenge makes a tremendous impact in helping millions of Americans through increased awareness of cardiovascular disease, lifesaving scientific research and critically needed education efforts."
SCHOOL SAFETY PRESENTATION
This event will be held on Monday, April 10th, beginning at 7:00 pm.
- Free childcare will be provided.
- Your attendance is encouraged.
MCAS TESTING REMINDERS
- Students need to arrive at school, on time, each day. Students who arrive late will not be allowed to enter the classroom once the test has begun.
- Students should get a good night's rest and eat a good breakfast in the morning.
- Please check your calendars and make sure you have not scheduled any appointments on testing days. The full MCAS schedule is listed in this newsletter.
- If students have headphones, they should bring them to school.
- Students should also bring their water bottles to school with them.
- If your child is exhibiting any test anxiety, please feel free to reach out to our school adjustment counselor, Ms. Cubero, at 978-772-8600 ext. 1424 OR ecubero@asrsd.org
2023 MCAS Testing Schedule
ELA MCAS DATES:
3rd Grade
- Session 2: Wednesday, April 12th
4th Grade
- Session 2: Tuesday, April 11th
5th Grade
- Session 2: Tuesday, April 11th
MATH MCAS DATES:
3rd Grade
- Session 1: Wednesday, May 10th
- Sessions 2: Friday, May 12th
4th Grade
- Session 1: Tuesday, May 9th
- Session 2: Thursday, May 11th
5th Grade
- Session 1: Tuesday, May 9th
- Session 2: Thursday, May 11th
STE MCAS DATES:
5th Grade
- Session 1: Monday, May 15th
- Sessions 2: Wednesday, May 17th
Please check your family schedules to make sure you have not scheduled any appointments, for your child, during these times.
PTO UPDATES
SAVE THE DATE! Next Meeting - Thursday, May 4th @ 6:30 pm
NOTE the change in start time - 6:30 pm
FREE Childcare will be available, as always.
PTO Website -- LINK
PTO Facebook Page -- Link
BOX TOPS
YES, Page Hilltop can still earn with Box Tops! CLICK HERE to learn more about Box Tops for Education.
LIBRARY FUN FACTS
Babies yawn before they are born.
April is Poetry Month. Mahabharata, an epic poem from India, is the longest poem in the world. It is 1.8 million words long.