"Thanksgiving"

Hillside Catholic Academy resumed classes after the Thanksgiving break. The students contributed over seventy bags of groceries to St. Joseph's Mission in Elizabeth, N.J. The school celebrated a Thanksgiving Prayer Service before leaving for the holiday. All of these are examples of the "quality education in a faith based enviornment" at our school.

"The Social Gospel"

Hillside Catholic Academy teaches the Social Gospel. This is evident by our recent charity drives. During Halloween, our students collected $750 for U.N.I.C.E.F. Our Thanksgiving Food Drive contributed 70 bags of groceries to St. Joseph's shelter. These type of activities are examples of the, "faith based," education at Hillside Catholic Academy.

"Home and School Association"

Every parent/guardian of a Hillside Catholic Academy student is a member of the Home and School Association. On Thurday November 15 the Hillside Catholic Academy H.S.A. met for the second time this year. The new report card, the "Safe Touching Program", and upcoming H.S.A. events were discussed. The next genearl meeting of the Hillside Catholic Academy H.S.A. will be late next winter.

"C.O.O.P.Examination"

On Friday November 9, 2007 the Grade 8 students at Hillside Catholic Academy took the C.O.O.P. Examination. These tests are used by Catholic high schools to determine acceptance. They also serve as the assessment tool for Grade 8. The result of these tests over the past three years are proff of the, "quality educaiton", at Hillside Catholic Academy.

"Veterans Day"

On Friday November 9, 2007 Hillside Catholic Academy conducted, "The Fourth Annual Veteran's Day Assembly". Retired Sgt. Richard Stanton spoke on the topic of, "Women in the Military." It was an excellent presentation. This is another example of the, "quality education",at Hillside Catholic Academy.

"All Souls Day"

On Friday November 2 Hillside Catholic Academy celebrated "All Souls Day". The names of the faithful departed were read at the morning prayer service. Later that morning we celebrated First Friday Mass. This dedication to prayer is part of the "faith based environment" at Hillside Catholic Academy.

"All Saints Day"

On November 1, 2007 Hillside Catholic Academy conducted the "Fourth Annual Saints Alive Festival". Members of our Grade 5 class played the role of various saints. They told about their lives and their faith journey. This was put together by our Grade 5 teacher Mrs. Roseann Aaagaard. Events like this are all part of the "faith based education" at Hillside Catholic Academy.

"'Craft Fair"

Today Hillside Catholic Academy conducted it's "Initial Craft Fair". Over 25 tables of various crafts were presented. This event was put together by the Hillside Catholic Academy Home and School Association. Every parent is a member of ouur Home and School Association. The Home and School Association is the fund raising arm of Hillside Catholic Academy.