"Spirit Day"

Today is "Spirit Day" at Hillside Catholic Academy. The students will wear their Hillside Catholic Academy sweat shirts. Later that day our basketball teams will play a exhibition game. This is all part of our Catholic Schools Week Celebration.

"Jeopardy"

Yesterday we continued our celebration of Catholic School's Week with the game of "Jeopardy". Students in Grades K,1,2,3 were divided into two teams. (Sharks and Land Sharks) Students in Grades 4,5,6,7,8 were divided into four teams of fours. The questions were fast and furious. This game is another example of the, "quality education" at Hillside Catholic Academy.

"Spelling Bee"

Hillside Catholic Academy continued celebrating Catholic School's Week with our "Second Annual Spelling Bee." Competition took place between Grades 1,2,3 in one session and Grades 4,5,6,7,8 in another. This event was moderated by Ms. Lynn Zientek, Grade 6,7,8 Language Arts teacher. This event is another example of the, "quality education", at Hillside Catholic Academy.

"Hall of Fame"

On Sunday January 27 Hillside Catholic Academy conducted "The Initial Hillside Catholic Academy Hall of Fame Ceremony". Inducted to the Hall of Fame were the first three valedictorians of the school;
Louise Tonic Class of 2005
Kathryna Corpuz Class of 2006
Joseph Canna Class of 2007
The pictures of these students will be hung in the front hallway of the school. The Hall of Fame is an example of the, "quality education in a faith based environement", at Hillside Catholic Academy.

"Catholic Schools Week"

Catholic Schools Week will begin at Hillside Catholic Academy on Saturday January 26 at the 5:30 p.m. Mass at Christ the King Church. Hillside Catholic Academy students will be in the chior, present the readings, be part of the Offetroy Procession, and be altar servers. This is all part of the, "faith based enviornment," at Hillside Catholic Academy.

If you wish to find out more about Hillside Catholic Academy you are welcome to attend our Open House

Saturday January 26 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m

You may also attend one of your Information Sessions
Sunday January 27 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday January 28 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday January 29 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

"The Class of 2008"

The Hillside Catholic Academy Class of 2008 have been accepted at the following Cathoic High Schools

Academy of St. Vincent
Benedictine Academy
Hudson Catholic Regional High School
Mother Seton Regional High School
Roselle Catholic Regional High School
St. Anthony's High School
St. Joseph's High School in Metuchen
St. Mary's High School in Elizabeth
Union Catholic Regional High School

These acceptances are all examples of the,"quality eduation at Hillside Catholic Academy."

"Generous Gift"

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Kevin Langan for his generous gift to Hillside Catholic Academy. This gift was $250 made in the memory of the late Neil Byrne. It because of generous support like this that Hillside Catholic Academy is able to provide, "a quality education in a faith based environment."

"Progress Reports Trimester Two"

Progress Reports for the Second Trimester will be issued on Sunday January 27. These will be given during our "Open House". Progress Reports are delivered three times a year and are valuable tool. By communicating with the parents Hillside Catholic Academy delivers a "quality education in a faith based enviornment."

"Principal's Annual Appeal"

In the next weeks Hillside Catholic Academy will launch it's "Initital Principal's Annual Appeal." This will be an appeal to our friends, supporters, and graduates. This drive will help us to continue to provide,"a quality education in a faith based environment." If you are a graduate of Christ the King or St. Catherine of Siena Elementary School and would like more information please contatct Hillside Catholic Academy @
Phone908-686-6740
E-Mail admin@hillsidecatholicacademy.org

"Early Childhood"

Hillside Catholic Academy is expanding it's Early Childhood Program. Starting in September 2008 three year olds will now be admitted. This exciting new proposal is part of the ungoing innovations at our school. Now even more children will be able to obtain the, "quality education in a faith baaed environment," at Hillside Catholic Academy

"Too Good For Drugs"

Hillside Catholic Academy Grade 6 students are taking part in a new program this year named, "Too Good For Drugs." This program is provided by Catholic Community Services. "Too Good For Drugs," builds upon the lessons the students learned in Grade 5 from "D.A.R.E." Extra classes such as these are all part of the, "quality education", at Hillside Catholic Academ

"Our Message"

The message of Hillside Catholic Academy is, "A quality education in a fatih based environment." To remind everyone of this a copy of the message will be posted today in every classroom and in the hallways. This will serve as a reminder of what we are all about.

"Boys Basketball"

Last night our Boys Basketball team opened the 2007-2008 season. Basketball is offered as an activity for any student in Grades 4, 5,6,7,8. Among the other activities offered are, Forensics, Choir, and Yearbook. These types of activities are all part of the, "quality education in a faith based environment," offered at Hillside Catholic Academy.

"Open House"

Hillside Catholic Academy will conduct the following Open House and Information Sessions:

Open House Saturday
January 26, 2008 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Information Sessions
January 27, 2008 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
January 29, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
January 30, 2008 10:00 a.m. t0 11:00 a.m.

You are invitied to learn more about our, "Quality Education in a faith based environment."

"The Weeks to Come"

Over the coming weeks many important events are going to take place at Hillside Catholic Academy. Among them will be Grade 8 graduation pictures and Catholic Schools Week. We will also be awaiting news on the acceptance of our students into various Catholic high schools. Exciting times indeed!

"Feast of Three Kings"

Today at our First Friday Mass we will celebrate the, "Feast of Three Kings". This presentation will be put on by our Grade 7 students. This is a new event at Hillside Catholic Academy. This traditional Roman Catholic celebration is a part of the, "faith based environment," at Hillside Catholic Academy.

"The New Year"

As Hillside Catholic Academy enters the year 2008 many plans are in place. The school will work towards Middle States certification. With a new computer room we will strive to be a "Power School" in 2008. In late January we will open our Hall of Fame. A new school musical is coming in the spring. All of these are part of the, "quality education," at Hillside Catholic Academy.