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"I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday."

- Unknown Author

JIJI the penguin has found a new home: Hillside Elementary. Beginning in November Hillside Elementary began to do the MIND Program from the MIND Research Institute with the 2^nd & 3^rd grades. The MIND Program's unique math education process engages the learner's spatial temporal reasoning abilities to explain, understand, and solve multi-step problems. For more information on the MIND Research Institute click here.

**UPDATE: This MIND Program is available to be done at home, at the library or anywhere there is a computer with internet access. Please click on the following links for instructions.**

**UPDATE (4/23/12): Check out the progress of our students! Click here!**

Click here for instructions in English

Haga clic aquí para ver las instrucciones en español

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Many Changes in 2012-13

There will be many changes at the District in 2012-13; a new homework policy, new alignment of local districts, and many new schools. While each of these has received considerable attention, here and in the media, not so well known but equally important are the changes to the calendar going into effect the end of this year and next. As a result of the arbitrator's ruling last week, we now know that the last day of school for 2011-12 is, June 19. In regards to the opening day of school; you know that family vacation you take every summer? This year, make sure you're back in town before August 14, the new first day of classes across the District.

Our Communications Department will send reminders to parents and employees with the approach of each of these dates. Even so, it's probably a good idea to mark the new dates on your iPads, iPhones, laptops, desktops or good old-fashioned kitchen calendars. We wouldn't want students to miss the first day of classes, not to mention the second and third, because they forgot to take that step.    

John Deasy, LAUSD Superintendent

On Saturday, March 12, 2011, 140 parents and 4^th/5^th grade students from Hillside ES participated in a Family College Trip to UCLA.  The trip consisted of an overview of the A-G Requirements and a field trip to UCLA where tour guides led families through the campus and explained the various programs and activities offered to students.  Families also had an opportunity to visit Deneve and Covel Commons as well as Hederick Hall to see firsthand what Dorm life is like.  One of the tour guides was a former Hillside ES student who is currently a student at UCLA majoring in History.

The purpose of this event was to show students and families what a university campus looks like as Hillside ES continuously works on promoting college and career-readiness.  Inviting parents on this trip was key as we partner with them to help their children succeed. 

Upon arrival from this school journey, a parent stated, “This was a great trip, it has really motivated my daughter.” 

The votes have been counted, to see the new 2011-2012 Student Council Officers

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STAR TESTING

April 30 - May 25

Memorial Day Observed

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May 28, 2012

Every Friday at Hillside is COLLEGE SPIRIT FRIDAY! Teachers and students are encouraged to come to school wearing their favorite college shirt or sweatshirt. Show your school spirit and represent your college every Friday with a college shirt or sweatshirt!

GO COLLEGE!!

Mission: The mission of LA's BEST is to provide a safe and supervised after school education, enrichment and recreation program for elementary school children ages 5 to 12 in the City of Los Angeles. 

Vision: All children need a safe place to be after school with caring, responsible adults and engaging activities that connect each child to his/her school, family and community. 

 Hours: After school - 6 p.m.

For more information on LA's BEST program Click Here

Come visit the LA's BEST Office located between rooms 22 & 23 and speak with Ms. Gil during after school hours.