The Falcon Community Newsletter
Volume 1 * Edition 13 * October 24, 2021
Principal's Corner
Falcon Community,
I want to thank you for your ongoing support! Tomorrow Monday, October 25 most likely will be a rainy day. Please encourage your student to stay away from the rain. We will have a plan in place to keep our students out of the rain.
Regarding COVID, we had a couple of COVID positive cases. We will continue enforcing our protocols to ensure everyone's safety. Please continue encouraging your students to wear their facemasks, this is truly making a positive difference at our school site.
Regarding academics, I would like to inform you that the second Progress Report will be sent home on Friday October 29, please encourage your students to continue trying their best in school. We will continue to offer Falcon Scholar - after school tutoring Monday to Thursdays from 3:20pm to 5:20pm in the cafeteria. We always have two to three teachers tutoring students. Students do not have to pre-register to attend tutoring, students may simply walk in. We will have Saturday Academy this coming Saturday, October 30 from 8:00am to 12:00pm in the cafeteria.
Regarding Climate and Culture, our school participated in boys/girls basketball, baseball and softball, and all of them represented our school with admirable courage. Most, if not all of our teams advanced to the semi-finals. Our softball and baseball teams won the 2021 Metro Conference MASL championship in the South Bay Division. We are super proud of our Falcons. On a different note, we will have a Spirit week this coming week (schedule attached below).
I hope you find our newsletter informative.
I hope you find our newsletter informative.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Luis Aparicio
Principal
Hilltop Middle School
Relator – Learner – Achiever – Analytical – Individualization
Assistant Principal's Reminders for Success!
Hello Falcon Families,
There are a few recurring topics below that we would like to address. We continue to make announcements in the morning regarding the topics below, but also ask that our best partners - families - also help in addressing these items at home.
PJ's to School: Pajamas are not considered to be acceptable school attire and will ask students to change into their PE clothing should they continue to bring pajamas to school. This is outlined on the student handbook and also aligns with the rest of the Sweetwater Union High School District schools' dress guidelines. The only exception would be for a school sponsored spirit day - which is coming up this Wednesday 10/27/21.
Hoodies: Sweatshirts with hoods are allowed to be worn on campus, but students may not wear the hood. For safety reasons, school staff needs to be able to easily identify students while on campus. Beanies and baseball caps are allowed as long as they are not pulled so far down that the student's face is difficult to identify.
Unsafe Practices: In general, we regularly remind our students to "do the right thing and be safe". Running, pushing, horseplay is not allowed and progressive consequences will be assigned.
We thank you for your continued partnership to ensure our Falcons are safe and successful.
Hilltop Middle School's Next Site Covid Testing is on Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Social Emotional Learning for Students
October Spirit Week
600 Building Remodeling - New Science Classrooms
Early August pictures
Early August pictures
Early August pictures
Early September Pictures
Early September Pictures
Early September Pictures
Early October Pictures
Early October Pictures
Early October Pictures
Hilltop Middle Clubs
Anime Club
A group of like-minded students who get to know each other and enjoy our common interest in anime
Advisor: Ms. Van Ginkel
Meetings: Fridays at Lunch 1103
The Band Club
Bring students together to rehearse and perform music on instruments at school and community events.
Advisor: Ms. Van Ginkel
Meetings: Every Other Tuesday during Lunch Room 1103
Falcon Faith Friends Club
Students who create a community among students, building leadership, values, and friendship. Discovering Faith.
Advisor: Mr. Murillo
Meetings: During Lunch in Room 105
Every Other Thursday
The French Club
Promote French Culture and plan events related to it.
Advisor: Ms. Yepiz
Meetings: After School in Room 208
Every Monday and Wednesday
EPIC Club
Equality, Peace, Inclusion. and Community
Students who want to create a safe environment for all students. Our club promotes Love, Inclusion, Hope, and Diversity. It is a safe space and all students are welcomed to join.
Advisor: Ms. Reimund
Meetings: Every other Week on Thursday during Lunch
Multipurpose Room
Diabetes Club
Our Club is to educate others about Diabetes.
Advisor: Ms. Van Ginkel
Meetings: Mondays at Lunch in Room 1102
Robotics Club
Build, complete, learn, and have fun. Make Friends and Robots.
Advisor: Ms. Cruz
Meetings: Tuesday and Thursday After School
3:300 PM - 5:30 PM in Room 402
Part of Falcon Flight
My Thrill Club
This club is to have fun. We are talking about mysteries, theories, unsolved cases, and different opinions on different topics.
Advisor: Mr. Ho-Sing-Loy
Meetings: Thursday at lunch in Room 701
Go Falcons!!!
Behavior Expectations Presentation:
Hilltop Middle School
Email: luis.aparicio@sweetwaterschools.org
Website: http://htm.sweetwaterschools.org/
Location: 44 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 498-2700
Twitter: @htmFalcons