"Breakfast With Santa"

On Saturday December 15 Hillside Catholic Academy conducted "The Initial Breakfast With Santa." This was a pancake breakfast put on by the Grade students and their parents. The parents cooked the meal and the students served our guests. Santa himself even made a visit! The proceeds of this event went towards the Grade 8 class trip to Rocking Horse Ranch.

"The Nutcrakcer" and "The Radio City Christmas Show"

On Monday December 3, 2007 students in Grades Kindergaren, 1,2, and 3 attended a performace of the "Nutcrakcer" at Kean University in Union, New Jersey. On Thursday December 13, 2007 students in Grades 4,5,6,7,and 8 attended a performance of the Radio City Music Show. A wonderful time was enjoyed by all. Class trips such as these are all part of the, "quality education," provided by Hillside Catholic Academy.

"Christmas Drives"

Hillside Catholic Academy is dedicated to living the social gospel. During the Christmas season we will be involved in two charity drives. First, is the Holy Childhood Mission Drive. This goes to funding poor children through out the world. Second, we are collecting wool hats and gloves. These will be given to a homeless shelter in Elizabeth, N.J. These drives are part of the, "quality education in a faith based environment," that a child receives at Hillside Catholic Academy.

"Honor Roll"

Hillside Catholic Academy has published the students who have attained Honor Roll status. Students who have achieved First Honors have a straight A average. Students who have achieved Second Honors have a B+ or B average. Students on the Effort Roll are those who have worked to the best of their ability. These students are all examples of the, "quality education," at Hillside Catholic Academy

"Parent-Teacher Conferences"

Hillside Catholic Academy will conduct Parent-Teacher Conferences today and Monday December 10. The conferences today will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The conferences Monday will take place from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. These are an excellent opportunity for parents to get to talk to their child's teacher about their progress. Communicaiton between the parents and teachers is one of the reason Hillside Catholic Academy is able to provide a, "quality educaiton."

"Christmas Show"

Tonight The Fourth Annual Hillside Catholic Academy Christmas Show will take place. Christmas songs will be sung. A play giving tribute to St. Nicholas will be performed. The show will conclude with the Grade 8 students telling the Christmas story. The Christmas show is part of the, "faith based education," at Hillside Catholic Academy

"Advent"

We are now in the season of Advent. During this holy time the school will get ready for Christmas. Each day Advent Wreath will be lighted. We will begin school with a special Advent prayer. The school will also be involved in two charity drives. All are these are part of the "faith based education" at Hillside Catholic Academy.