Hilltop Elementary

Hi families! Just a reminder that all order forms and payments for Joe Corbi's fundraiser are due tomorrow! This is your last chance to submit your orders and help support our school. Thank you for participating and contributing to our efforts!

Please join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell for the the next session of the “Partners in Progress: Moving AACPS Forward” series at 6 p.m. tonight at Meade Middle School. Details at https://www.aacps.org/article/1762634.

Hello, Hilltop Families! We are excited to share information about the small group counseling services being offered this school year. Small groups are offered for students in all grades K-5 and are designed to help children develop different skill sets based on specific areas of need. If you are interested in having your child participate in a small counseling group or learn more about groups, please complete the form from the QR code in the picture. Completion of this form does not guarantee that your child will be invited to join a small group.

Please join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell for the the next session of the “Partners in Progress: Moving AACPS Forward” series at 6 p.m. tonight at Severn Run High School. Details at https://www.aacps.org/article/1762634.

Please join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell for the the next session of the “Partners in Progress: Moving AACPS Forward” series at 6 p.m. tonight at Broadneck High School. Details at https://www.aacps.org/article/1762634.

Registration for the Student Device Loaner Program is now available for students and their families. Devices are expected to be delivered to approved students beginning on October 1, 2024. Details: www.aacps.org/deviceloanerprogram.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell’s next session of “Partners in Progress: Moving AACPS Forward” will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 23, at Broadneck High School. Details at https://www.aacps.org/article/1762634.

The next meeting of the Innovative School Scheduling Workgroup established by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. The workgroup has been created to engage stakeholders in a robust conversation regarding school scheduling in Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) and to consider innovative school scheduling models for implementation in AACPS. It consists of AACPS staff, elected officials, and representatives from community organizations. Meetings are open to the public and public feedback on innovative school scheduling in AACPS and the work of the workgroup is encouraged. Individuals will be able to provide comment in person or virtually at the end of each workgroup meeting. A total of five speakers will be permitted to speak for three minutes each. Written comment may also be submitted to Grace Wilson, Senior Legislative and Policy Specialist, at gawilson1@aacps.org. As the group’s work progresses, more information will be posted at www.aacps.org/schedulingworkgroup. Those who cannot attend meetings in person can watch virtually through links found on that page.

Apply for Free or Reduced-Price Meals! Check out the new Family Academy Newsletter at https://aacps.edurooms.com/engage/family-academy/newsletters/family-academy-friday! Learn about academics and programs, how to navigate AACPS, or get resources on how to support the well-being and growth of students through the AACPS Family Academy online video library. Look for featured content from Family Academy every other Friday on AACPS social media or visit www.aacps.org/familyacademy any time! #AACPSAwesome #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed

Don't forget to RSVP for our first Family Friday of the year! RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/D5Brx3BKnQXxjBc28

In this week’s edition of Thursday Thoughts, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell talks about school safety, the rise in rumors and threats, and the roles we all play in keeping each other safe. #AACPSFamily #BelongGrowSucceed https://youtu.be/4fBiE7lmUZs

At Hilltop, we believe empowered families empower thriving students! Tonight families have joined us to team up for success and wellness—stronger together, brighter together! #HilltopStars 🌟

Your student recently completed the iReady Math and Reading Diagnostic assessment. Please see the directions to access your child's Fall Parent Diagnostic Report. Directions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Krf_ajWybwsRbyuSVyZFcp9cIcekRyXZ/view If you have any difficulties finding the report, please fill out the Google Form (https://forms.gle/kGvaroLpVsGUaeUv7) to request a printed copy of your child's report. Please note that only students in grades one through five took the diagnostic.

Celebrating Constitution Day

Celebrating Our Amazing Technology Team National IT Professionals Day #AACPSCelebrates

Celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth #AACPSFamily #CelebrateDiversity #AACPSCelebrates Spanish - https://fb.watch/uEf4Bs4pX3/ English - https://fb.watch/uEf8bcBllS/

Save the Dates for Hilltop Family Events! Flyers with more information will come out prior to each event!

🎉 Celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth ! Hispanic Heritage Month began as a week-long observance in June 1968, introduced by Congressman George E. Brown and approved by President Lyndon B. Johnson on September 17, 1968. In 1988, a bill championed by Senator Paul Simon and U.S. Representative Esteban E. Torres extended the celebration to a full 31 days. President Ronald Reagan signed this extension into law on August 17, 1988. On September 14, 1989, President George H.W. Bush officially declared the period from September 15 to October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month. This timeframe honors the independence days of several Latin American countries: Mexico (September 16, 1810), Chile (September 18, 1810), Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua (September 15, 1821), and Belize (September 21, 1981). #CelebrateDiversity #AACPSCelebrates

A message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell regarding an increase in the reports of threats of violence to schools has been posted online. Please take time to read this message. It can be found at www.aacps.org/drbedellmessage.

We are thrilled to announce that Hilltop has been awarded a grant from the Educational Foundation of Anne Arundel County Public Schools that will support the funding of instruments for our instrumental music program!