The Falcon Community Newsletter
Volume 1 * Edition 12 * October 17, 2021
Principal's Corner
Falcon Community,
I am so grateful for all the support parents show towards our school. In my different interactions with parents, I always find my Hilltop Middle parents very supportive; thank you! We are here to serve our community, and our two biggest goals are to ensure student safety and to ensure student academic performance continues to improve.
Regarding COVID, this is our second week without a single COVID positive case at our school! I want to thank our parents for reminding students to wear a facemask at school, students are doing a fabulous job at wearing their facemasks. Please continue encouraging your students to wear their facemasks, this is truly making a positive difference at our school site.
Regarding academics, we will continue offering free tutoring services Mondays to Thursdays from 3:20pm to 5:20pm in the cafeteria, we always have at least two teachers tutoring students. Students do not have to pre-register to attend tutoring, students may simply walk in. We had our first Saturday Academy yesterday, and we had close to 50 students. Our goal is to continue providing academic support to our students. The second Progress Report for semester one will be sent home on Friday October 29, please encourage your students to continue trying their best in school.
Regarding Climate and Culture, We had our second Pep Rally and students were very well behaved. During our Pep Rally we recognized our different sport teams, our band & orchestra students participated, and so did our cheerleading squad. Our ASB student organized an amazing Pep Rally! We continue to share with our students Social Emotional presentations on Media Mondays & Wellness Wednesdays during Advisory. I am happy to report that our students have improved tremendously in their interactions during Nutrition and Lunch breaks. I am aware that it will never be perfect, but overall, students are learning to respect each other.
The implementation of our New Cell Phone Policy has been a success. Students have been following our new policy with great attitude, teachers report that only a handful of students needed to be reminded to put their phones away. I thank you for your support, and as promised, we are being patient and objective while implementing our new cell phone policy.
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!
This is the perfect time to check Jupiter Grades if you haven't already done so and have those constructive conversations with your student regarding grades, assignments, and what can be done to continue to improve. If you have any questions about specific assignments or assessments, you may contact the teacher via Jupiter, although we also encourage students to begin to advocate for themselves and go ask the teacher on their own. If after they have done that they are still unsure of the assignment or grade, then a teacher message would be a helpful and efficient way to communicate.
Falcon Scholars tutoring is now open 4 days a week, Monday - Thursday from 3:20 - 5:20. Students can use this time to finish class and homework as well as get individualized and small group tutoring with our HTM teachers. Teachers vary by day, but if you have any questions regarding Falcon Scholars Tutoring and what content area teachers are attending for tutoring, feel free to see the link below and contact Ms. Garcia.
Hilltop Middle School - COVID testing site on Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Social Emotional Learning for Students
October Spirit Week
600 Building Remodeling - New Science Classrooms
Early August pictures
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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