Welcome to Hilltop School.A great place to learn and grow.

Welcome Back

This fall, we welcomed 12 new students to Hilltop

Pre - Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 52

1st Grade 54

2nd Grade 53

3rd Grade 82

4th Grade 53

TOTAL ENROLLMENT 304

Hilltop Online

• www.mendhamboro.org/hilltop

• Mr. Heller’s Blog

• District Monthly Bulletins –

(3rd Tuesday of the month)• Your current e-mail is essential• E-Alerts – tells you when an update is

made to a school web page

Responsive ClassroomFeatures

• Promotes a sense of belonging, significance and fun.

• Logical consequences for students’ actions.

• Focuses on positive teacher language.

• Social Skills - CARES

Responsive ClassroomBelonging, Significance and Fun

• Morning Meeting–Morning message–Greeting–Share–Activity• Hopes and Dreams

Responsive ClassroomLogical Consequences

• Rule creation with students• School-wide rules for line up and

cafeteria• Consequences include – – you break it, you fix it – this include

property and feelings– Take a break from an activity– Loss of a privilege– Speak to an adult

Responsive ClassroomPositive Teacher Language

• Reminding Language– The child processes what they should be

doing – not reminded what to do

• Redirecting Language– Is direct, names the desired behavior, is

brief and is a statement, not a question

• Reinforcing language– Offers informational feedback that

expresses genuine appreciation and respect for children’s efforts.

Who raises your child up?

• Peers• Parents• Siblings• Teachers• Principal• Classmates

• Friends’ Parents• Mendham Community

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VfSbMh9qpU(the link is on my blog)

Hilltop School’s BestKindergarten

Hilltop School’s Best1st Grade

Hilltop School’s Best2nd Grade

Hilltop School’s Best3rd Grade

Hilltop School’s Best4th Grade

Hilltop School’s BestResource Room and Speech

Hilltop School’s BestRelated Arts & our nurse

Welcome from the HSA

• Upcoming Events –– Harvest Hustle – Saturday, 10/5– Spirit Wear – Now through October 11– Charleston Wrap – Now through October 18– Chili Cook-off – 11/2– HSA General Meeting -11/13 – Guest Speaker

– Faye de Muyshondt – Social Skills for success

Anne Parker & Marie Simonsen, Co-Presidents

Hilltop SchoolSafety

• All doors are locked

• Entrance into buildings

• Monthly Drills

• We need your help

• Ongoing assessment and safety upgrades

• Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying

Character EducationThe Six Pillars

• Respect Trustworthiness Caring• Responsibility Fairness Citizenship

Our school-wide book

Upcoming School/Community Events

• 8th Grade Fair – Saturday 10/5

• Walk to School Day – 10/9

• Kids Care Coat Drive – 10/9-10/18

• After School Enrichment begins Next

week – sign up today

Thank you for coming