We can’t do it without you…
The HSA is the link between
the students, staff, and parents
working together to enrich the children’s educational experience.
Please consider joining if
you haven’t already.
HSA Executive
Board Members
for the
2025-2026
school year:
Co-President- Kristen Zalewski
Co-President- Minina Garces
V.P./Committee & Class Parent Liaison - Dina English
Treasurer-John Pires
Assistant Treasurer- Christina Wiswesser
Recording Secretary - Maria Piroino
Corresponding Secretary- Gilleanne Lenart
JUNE CALENDAR
JUNE NEWSLETTER
Panther Paw Cookie (with gluten-free option) for our Last 1/2 Day Snack Sale of the Year, Thursday, June 18th!
Hello Hillview Families!
For our last half-day snack sale on Thursday, June 18th, the HSA will be offering a Panther Paw cookie made by one of our own Hillview parents, a Panther Paw gluten-free cookie made by Defying Gravitea, and mini chocolate chip cookies from Made Good as an allergy-friendly option.
To order:
Fill out the form by clicking here or on the flyer below, and send a Venmo payment to @Hillview-HSA or send in cash/check made payable to Hillview HSA. If you choose to fill out a Google form, then you do not need to fill out a hard copy. It's one or the other, but please complete at least one of them in addition to payment. Additionally, if payment is not received by 6/10, the order cannot be fulfilled.
Take Home Option:
Only one snack per student is allowed, however, parents have the option to purchase additional Panther Paw cookies for the students to take home with them as a take home treat. They will go home with the eldest child.
For more details, please see the flyer below.
Thank you for your support!
Hillview HSA
Hillview's 2026 Apparel Sale - Reopened until 6/1!
***BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND***
Only open until Monday, June 1st!!!
This is your LAST CHANCE to grab some fun school gear while supporting our amazing fifth graders. Every purchase helps make their end-of-year activities and celebrations extra special.
Thank you for your continued support — we couldn’t do it without you!
Click here or on the image below to start shopping!
Hillview HSA’s Last Fundraiser of the Year
Get your custom Panther Towel right in time for summer
Click HERE or on image below to pick your design and place your order
This is the same Women Business Owned company that we did the fleece blankets from. They provide excellent quality.
Any questions, let us know hvhsasecretary@gmail.com
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SUPPORTING US ALL YEAR
Color Run
The Hillview HSA is so excited for our first ever Color Run!!!
We are raising funds for the art department for
art supplies and new additions for the art show $
Help us reach our goal so we can
PAINT OUR ART TEACHERS!!
Start fundraising today. Click HERE or on 99Pledges flyer below to donate today! Share with your family and friends to help Hillview reach our goal
Prizes to Top Earners
1st Place Top Earner - Private art lesson with Mrs. Dreher
2nd Place earner - Art teacher for a class
3rd Place earner - Target gift card
Highest earning class wins a prize too!
We are also in need of volunteers to assist with the Color Run. It will be Thursday 5/21 at 2 pm. If you’re available to help please sign up below and one of our chairs will reach out.
Click here or on image below to sign up!
Click here or on image below for a short video of a Color Run.
Since we’ve never done this before take a look and feel free to show your kids.
Please note, if your child doesn’t want the color on them there will be a no color zone for them on the day of the run.
Dine-Out Today at Jersey Mike's!
Hi Hillview Families!
Skip the cooking and make dinner deliciously meaningful on Wednesday, May 20th!
We’re teaming up with Jersey Mike's Subs for a Dine-Out Fundraiser. It’s an easy (and tasty!) way to give back to our school.
Here’s the scoop:
50% of all sales will be donated back to Hillview Elementary School
Order through the Jersey Mike’s App using our code JMGIVES
OR
Visit in-store and mention “Hillview” at checkout
Whether you're grabbing lunch, dinner, or a snack in between, every bite helps support our students, programs, and events!
No cooking. No cleanup. Just great food for a great cause.
When: Tuesday, May 20th
Where: Your local Jersey Mike’s
Let’s show up BIG for Hillview and turn sandwiches into support!
Thank you for always supporting our school community. We couldn’t do it without you!
Hillview HSA
25¢ Snack Sale Tomorrow, May 20th
Hello Hillview Families,
Tomorrow, 5/20 is 25¢ Snack Sale!
Snacks can be purchased at lunch for 25¢ each. Please send your child in with a quarter if they would like to participate. Allergy friendly options will be available.
Thank you 5E and 5W for hosting!
Thank you,
Hillview HSA
Teacher Appreciation Week
Dear Hillview Families,
It's that time of year when we show our incredible Hillview teachers and staff our appreciation for working so hard with our children. This year, Teacher Appreciation Week at Hillview is May 11-15 and we will be pampering our teachers with a Floral Garden themed week thanking them for "helping our children bloom." The week will be filled with lots of delicious food, transforming the teacher's lounge with beautiful decor and some fun extras! Please help us show appreciation to our teachers who are so deserving by clicking on the link below for options to contribute to the week. We are also accepting Venmo donations to help pay for additional items, extras and catering orders (Venmo @Hillview-HSA). It is so greatly appreciated! Thank you for being such a generous school community - we have had extremely successful Teacher Appreciation Weeks in the past and that is because of the generosity from all of you!
VENMO: @Hillview-HSA
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5A72DA0FBC61-63497638-teacher#/
As always, THANK YOU for your continued support.
Any questions, please contact Committee chairs:
Tara Barnard - TaraMarieBarnard@gmail.com 973-277-3798
Krissy Gargiulo - krissygargiulo@gmail.com
Art Show on 4/28
Come see what your student has been up to in Art class this year!
Our Annual Art show will take place Tuesday, May 28th, from 6-8 pm. Artwork for students K-4 will be displayed in the hallways outside the gymnasium. This year each 5th grader will have an individual tri-fold showcasing their artwork inside the gym.
Hope to see you there!
Scholastic Book Fair 4/27 & 4/28 at Hillview!
Hello Hillview Families,
Hillview's Scholastic Book Fair is coming next Monday, 4/27 & Tuesday, 4/28. Hillview Students will visit the book fair with their classes during the school day on both days. The book fair is also OPEN TO THE PUBLIC on Tuesday evening from 6pm-8pm in the Gymnasium (Back entrance of Hillview) and both days afterschool from 3:00-3:45 p.m. so feel free to share with friends/family/community members!
Set up E-Wallet for easy payment options for students at our bookfair home page https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/hillviewelementaryschool8
Visit our book fair homepage at and follow link to set up E-WALLET. .Please make sure to select the correct Hillview Elementary location. We will be able to access the e-wallets on the register if you are unable to print the bar code sheet. Cash/Checks payable to Hillview HSA/Credit Cards/Apple Pay will also be accepted at the fair.
FOR HILLVIEW STUDENTS: If you sign up for e-wallet before 8pm on Sunday, 4/26 - You will receive a raffle entry for a $15 book fair credit to be used at this year's book fair. Winner will be notified prior to their class shopping on Monday, 4/27.
LAST CALL: All for Books Coin Challenge! ALL COINS/DENOMINATIONS WELCOME!
***Last Call for Coin Challenge***
Many classes neck and neck - Friday is bring any coin/denomination amount!!!
Let's get ready for the Hillview School Book Fair!!
It's almost time for Hillview's Annual Book Fair which means it's time for the "All For Books" Scholastic Classroom Coin Challenge which begins Monday, April 20th, and ends Friday, April 24th. Every cent raised will go directly back to us to help buy books for classroom libraries at Hillview!
Starting Monday, 4/20 each classroom will receive a coin donation box. Each day, students can bring in loose change to put in the box. Let's see which class will win the challenge by the end of the week! The top earning class will win an Ice-Pop Party on top of books earned! Good luck!
Monday = Pennies
Tuesday = Nickels
Wednesday = Dimes
Thursday = Quarters
Friday = Any coins/bills
**Save the Date for the Book Fair: April 27th (during class time & afterschool until 4pm) and April 28th (during school day, after school until 4pm and EVENING hours 6pm-8pm in the Gym)**
Thank you,
Hillview HSA
20 for 20 WILD about Reading Challenge March 26th thru April 14th
Hello Hillview Families,
Let's get WILD about READING with the e 20 for 20 Reading Challenge, March 26th thru April 14th.
Please keep an eye out in your child's folder for the form to complete to earn a $3 coupon for the upcoming Book Fair!! Forms will be sent home 3/25 or 3/26; you can also print a copy from below.
Directions:
Read for 20 minutes each day for 20 consecutive days. Some days, you may want to have someone else read to you. That’s okay sometimes, too! Color in a photo below each day you complete the task. Forms are due back to the teacher by April 16th with parent signature to earn a $3 coupon for the BOOK FAIR which is scheduled for 4/27 & 4/28 during class time and after school hours. See attached form in case you need an additional copy.
Thank you,
PRIDE SLIDE SPRING SALE
Show your Panther Pride and grab a pair of Pride Slides. The sale features styles like Yeezy's, Crocs, and classic Slides.
Perfect for all the sports or just to lounge around this spring and summer.
Available in youth and adult sizes (run true to size)
$40 a pair
Sale runs 3/30-4/13
Any questions contact kzalewski911@gmail.com
Please note, if interested in ordering the same style for multiple children, please submit additional responses.
Click here or on flyer below to order!
THANK TOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SALE
SOIREE NEWS
Soiree Sponsorships
HILLVIEW HSA WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND THANK
THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES FOR SPONSORING THIS YEAR’S SOIREE!
EMERALD
B&B SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION
CORBO ELECTRIC
LUXE BALLOON DECOR NJ
SAPPHIRE
SALOMONE BRO’S INC
AMETHYST
BATTISTA LANDSCAPE
BRUNO’S DRIVE THRU
GAZELLE GARCES, MY COMMUNITY ADVISOR
LINCOLN OF WAYNE
SCHULLER DENTAL
WILK CONSTRUCTION
RUBY
BARNARD CONSTRUCTION
LISA PERKENS OF DREAM BUILDERS
RENTALS UNLIMITED
Hello Hillview Families,
Our 2026 VIP Raffle is OPEN! You should have received your ticket books in the students backpacks this week. Please share with family and friends; it is open to everyone . If you complete a yellow ticket, you do not need to fill out the google form. If you need additional tickets, you can have family/friends fill out the google form via the link below and pay via Venmo or send in cash/check payable to Hillview HSA. A copy of their ticket will be emailed to them if they purchase through the google form. Additional ticket books can also be requested from HillviewSoiree@gmail.com. See Flyer for additional information.
If you haven't registered for Soiree tickets yet, now is the time to do so!! The last day to purchase tickets to our Crystal Gala Soiree at the Legacy Castle is coming soon!
DJ JARED WEST from our Havana Nights event is back for this years Soiree, as well as suprise entertainment you won't want to miss!!
Please use the link below to purchase tickets. Must Register by March 1st, Payments due no later than March 6th.
FAQ
1. Do I have to dress according to the theme? We have included some outfit inspo (think sparkly, gemstones, blingy, diamond studded jean jackets, possibilities are endless) below if you want to but No, you do not have to dress according to the theme. Some come in jeans and a nicer top, or dress pants, or a cocktail dress/button down shirt with slacks, etc. Don’t stress about being on theme!! It’s a fun night regardless.
2. How does the night flow? Night starts off with cocktail hour with passed around hors d’oeuvres while attendees purchase/choose how to use their tricky tray tickets, followed by buffet dinner, open bar, dancing, prizes drawn, & family style dessert on tables.
3. Do I have to have a full table to purchase tickets? Nope! In fact, many do not register with full tables. We can sit you with your whole party with others who do not have full tables or if you are unsure of your table at time of registration, just put it in the notes and we will follow back up with you when making tables.
4. Should I attend? Yes!! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and raises about 50% of our operating budget for the next school year. Do you know the HSA funds all of Hillview’s assemblies, provides recess equipment that is replaced numerous times throughout the school year, supplies for teachers, scholarships for PTHS graduates that came from Hillview, field day activities, and contributes $20+ per student for field trip transportation, among so many other things? These things would not be possible with your support which we are grateful for!! Click link and register for Soiree tickets before its too late!
*Please note no refunds past this point*
Any questions please contact: HillviewSoiree@gmail.com
Alexis Hayton Co-Chair
Shelle McKay Co-Chair
FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS
Science Fair
Thank you to Mr. Belardo and the volunteers from the Science Fair committee for another successful Science Fair! The Science Fair was held February 6 and there was a great turnout of projects and spectators! The students did an outstanding job on their projects and had the opportunity to present their findings to their classmates and parents.
Hillview Elementary Tackles Hunger
Over the past few weeks, Hillview students and families have been working as a team to Tackle Hunger! Each classroom brought in items, and collections were counted weekly as we moved closer to the goal line. All donated items were delivered to the Pequannock Food Pantry to help families in need. First Place: 4M with an incredible 267 items — earning a well-deserved pizza party! But at Hillview, everyone is a winner, because together we showed what teamwork, kindness, and community spirit can do. Thank you to all of our Hillview players for helping us make a difference! Hillview's Grand Total: 1,216! Hillview can tackle anything!
K.I.S.S. Dance
The Hillview K.I.S.S Dance was an incredible night filled with energy, laughter, and unforgettable memories! With 332 guests in attendance, the evening was truly a wonderful celebration of our school community. From the music and dancing to the decorations, the atmosphere was full of excitement and school spirit. A huge thank you goes out to our amazing committee members whose hard work, creativity, and dedication made this event such a success. We are so grateful for your time, effort, and commitment to creating such a special experience for our Hillview families. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the Hillview K.I.S.S Dance a night to remember!
MARCH Fundraisers
Frozen Baked Goods
Apparel Sale
Pride Slide Sale
Snack Sales
VIP ticket sale
Soiree
Important Dates
3/2 Read Across America guests to read to students
3/3 Early Dismissal 12:40pm
Half Day Snack Sale
3/4-3/20 Apparel sale
3/5 5th Grade vs. Staff Basketball Game
3rd Grade music concert 6pm
3/12 Brainy Tales student assembly
3/16 5th Grade Pi Day
3/18 3rd Grade Dr. Sally Song Dentist Visit
3/19 3rd Grade Liberty Science center field trip
3/19 Soiree
3/23-3/30-Croc/yeezy style pride slide sale
3/24 PV Guidance & Peer Leader Visit
3/27 2nd Grade Wax Museum 9:15-9:45 am
3/30 Spelling Bee
3/31 2nd Grade Bookwormy
HSA Reminders
Sign up for the Box Tops app.
Turn in Little Bites.
Book Exchange Weeks: 3/15 & 3/29
HSA HAPPENINGS
Hello Hillview Families,
Hillview HSA is excited to host a frozen dessert fundraiser! Please refer to the attached flyer for detailed instructions on how to register your child as a seller. Don't forget to check your child's backpack for the fundraising packets.
School ID: 105392
Hello Hillview Families!
Our next 1/2 Day snack will be on Tuesday, March 3rd!
No lunch served, don't send a snack, order a pretzel instead! An allergy friendly option is also available .
Deadline to pre-order is Wednesday, February 25th!
Don't miss out, click the link below to place your order Now!
Thank you,
Hillview HSA
Hillview HSA is hosting its 4th Annual K.I.S.S. (Kids Invite Someone Special) Dance on Friday, February 13, from 7:00–9:00 PM in the Hillview Gym.
Each Hillview student can invite one special guest to accompany them to the dance.
Ticket price includes:
DJ
Philly Pretzel Factory pretzel
XOXO cookies
Photo booth provided by Miles of Smiles
* Guests must be 18 years or older. Each student attending must be supervised by an adult. This is not a drop-off event. Both the student and the adult must have a ticket to enter.
HILLVIEW STUDENTS ONLY
Please scan the QR code on the attached flyer or click the link below to purchase tickets.
Hello Hillview Families!
Tomorrow, 2/11 is 25¢ Snack Sale
Snacks can be purchased at lunch for 25¢ each. Please send your child in with a quarter if they would like to participate. Allergy friendly options will be available.
Thank you 4BU/4M for hosting!
Thank you,
Hillview HSA
Hello Hillview Families,
We are excited for our 4th Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
Pick your best pumpkin and decorate, design or carve at home. Bring to school to be judged on 10/31, please not before!
All pumpkins should be brought directly to the main entrance at drop off.
Please make sure the student's name and class is written on the back or bottom of the pumpkin. Please pick up the pumpkin after the Halloween Parade in the pavilion. All pumpkins not picked up by the end of day will be discarded.
The winner will be announced on October 31st. Winner will receive a gift card!
Any questions, please reach out to Maryellen Brucato at Marebeary1@gmail.com
Thank you,
Hillview HSA
Last Day to turn in paper forms and online orders is 10/30!
Durable Wrapping paper, fragrant candles and useful household items are just some of the amazing items offered.
For every $25 the student sells (online and paper sales combined), they will be entered into a raffle to win a $50 gift card!
Sale Dates: 10/9 - 10/30
Step 1: Visit meadowfarms.com and CLICK REGISTER
Step 2: Enter School ID: 1134302
Step 3: Follow on screen directions to build and share your online store!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Dina English at denglish62982@gmail.com or Jessica Zittel at jess13137@gmail.com
Deadline to Order 10/16
Hello Hillview Families!
Our First 1/2 Day of the Year is Tuesday, October 21st!
No lunch served, don't send a snack, order a Philly Pretzel for snack instead!
The HSA will be offering full size pretzels from The Philly Pretzel Factory. Gluten-Free Pretzel from Defying Gravitea also available as an alternative option.
Allergy friendly option also available for purchase (Made Good chocolate chip soft baked cookies)
Deadline to pre-order is Thursday, October 16th!
Don't miss out, click the link below to place your order Now!
You are invited!
Dear Hillview Families & Friends,
The Hillview HSA is excited to open ticket sales for our 5th Annual Soiree, Crystal Gala.
Pre-Sale Special - 1 week left!!!
***Complete registration form and submit payment in full starting today, October 3rd through October 17th (midnight) and receive 1 complimentary sheet of prize tickets and entry into exclusive pre-sale door prize raffle - (win the price of your ticket back, along with 1 VIP entry and 2 Grand Prize Tickets to the lucky winner) - drawn the night of the Soiree.***
Please complete the Google Form below to get your tickets today.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Any questions contact: HillviewSoiree@gmail.com
Meadow Farms 2025 Fundraiser Starts Today, Thursday, 10/9/25
Register your student as a Seller today!
Durable Wrapping paper, fragrant candles and useful household items are just some of the amazing items offered.
For every $25 the student sells (online and paper sales combined), they will be entered into a raffle to win a $50 gift card!
Sale Dates: 10/9 - 10/30
Step 1: Visit meadowfarms.com and CLICK REGISTER
Step 2: Enter School ID: 1134302
Step 3: Follow on screen directions to build and share your online store!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Dina English at denglish62982@gmail.com or Jessica Zittel at jess13137@gmail.com
