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Grade K-3 Weekly Newsletter 2026.09.04


September 4, 2026


Dear Hill Families,

We hope you have all enjoyed a fantastic, restful summer break! Our team has been hard at work preparing rooms, setting up learning stations, and getting everything ready for an incredible school year ahead.


We are so excited to welcome our K–3 students back to campus on Tuesday September 8th!


Please take a few moments to review the newsletter below, which contains important details about our schedule, arrival and dismissal routines, room updates, and key dates for the week ahead.


We can't wait to see all of those bright smiles on Tuesday morning!

Best wishes,


Casey Kirkpatrick

Director- Early Years & Vice Principal (K-3)



In this week's Newsletter:


First Week

Tuesday September 8, 2026


Kindergarten: Our welcome event will start at 8:45 a.m. at the Cabin. We will review important information and answer any questions you may have. After that, we bid farewell to our families, and your children will embark on their first day of school. Please note that we will have an early pick-up time at 1:00 p.m on September 8th. (Kindergarten Only)


Primary Grade 1-3: September 8th is a regular school day for our Primary students. Students will be greeted on the grass to the right of the main entrance by their teacher anytime after 8:20am. 


We will be providing lunch on Sept. 8th for all students on day one. Lunch will consist of a hamburger and potato wedges. Gluten free buns will be available. Should your student have allergies or not wish to partake, they are required to bring their own lunch


Wednesday September 9, 2026


Kindergarten: Regular school schedule. Meal Plan for those who have registered will begin Thursday September 10, 2025.


Primary Grade 1-3: Regular school day. Lunch Plan will begin for students who are registered today, September 9th.


Regular School Information

School Hours: 

8:30-3:30- Kindergarten and Primary (K-3)


Pick Up (K-3): To ensure the safety and supervision of all students, any child who has not been picked up within 10 minutes of their dismissal time will be sent to Aftercare and charged accordingly.


This policy helps ensure that every student is accounted for and supervised at all times. It also allows staff to focus on the safe and efficient dismissal of all students. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a smooth end-of-day routine.


Before/After Care (Siblings of Older Student-Athletes)

Our before and after school program is available for students from Kindergarten through 8th grade, and is designed to complement their school day. If you are interested in learning more about the Before and After Care available please visit this link.


Siblings of older students who will be utilizing the free before and aftercare please note: 

Siblings should only attend before or after care when their older sibling is present at school. If the older sibling is absent for the day, younger siblings should be picked up at their regular dismissal time, unless you have contacted us for needing extended care. 


This practice is important to ensure appropriate supervision, accurate staffing, and the safety of all students during extended care hours. It also helps us maintain consistency and fairness for all families using the program.


Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.


Safety and Security


We want to remind everyone about the safety and security considerations of arriving and leaving the campus.


For all:

  • Please follow the posted speed limits

  • Please come to a complete stop at all stop signs (there are new ones on campus)

  • Please note and follow the one-way driveway and the stop signs

  • Please follow the directions of the staff who are supervising pick-up and drop-off times.

  • Parking lots are to be used for anyone waiting to pick up students. 

  • Fire routes are allocated to help Fire and Emergency Services access buildings quickly in the event of an emergency. Blocking these routes, even to drop off or pick up students, can be dangerous for everyone.

  • Accessible parking spaces are for the exclusive use for individuals holding valid accessible parking permits. Please do not use or block any accessible spaces without a valid permit.


Kiss and Ride Protocol Grades 1-PG

A smooth and efficient Kiss & Ride starts with everyone being prepared. Please have students dressed, organized, and ready to exit the vehicle when you arrive.


To help keep traffic moving, we ask parents to assist their children in getting out of the vehicle quickly and safely. A little preparation goes a long way in keeping the line moving and reducing wait times for everyone.


Please keep the following in mind:

  • The right side is designated for student drop-off.

  • The left side is for through traffic.

  • The roadway past the main school is one-way.

  • Please drive slowly and remain alert, particularly around the main building and designated turning areas.


Thank you for helping us make Kiss & Ride a safe, smooth, and efficient experience for all Hill families!

Teacher Contact Information


Kindergarten: Ms. Hill (katelyn.hill@thehillacademy.com)

Grade 1: Mrs. Goverde (jodi.goverde@thehillacademy.com)

Grade 2: Ms. Manser (grace.manser@thehillacademy.com) 

Grade 3 : Mrs. Cosmo (erin.cosmo@thehillacademy.com)

Student Support: Ms. Walko (emily.walko@thehillacademy.com)

Primary Support/Kindergarten Physical Education: Ms. Baird (hailey.baird@thehillacademy.com)

Grade 2 Physical Education/Kindergarten Physical Education: Mr. Debenham (george.debenham@thehillacademy.com)

Primary Foundation of Sport: Coach Dre (DGlisic@thehillacademy.com) 

Director of Early Years & Vice Principal (K-3): Casey Kirkpatrick (casey.kirkpatrick@thehillacademy.com)


Uniform


For Student-Athletes in Kindergarten - Grade 3

All Hill branded uniform items must be purchased from The Hill Store


All Day:

  • Hill shirt

  • Hill branded polo shirt for special events

  • Hill branded jogging pants or shorts (or athletic black skort)

    • Tights, leggings or bicycle shorts are NOT permitted


Other:

  • Hats are not permitted at any time within the school buildings

  • Non-Hill jackets and outerwear are not permitted to be worn in class at any time

  • A separate order for Hill branded winter jackets will be made available in first semester

  • Uniform items must be purchased here: The Hill Store

  • Uniform apparel orders can be picked up in the main office

Absences and Late Arrivals


Parents/guardians are responsible for reporting student absences to The Hill Academy. When a student is absent, please email attendance@thehillacademy.com to report the absence.


If a student-athlete will miss a Physical Education or sport period for any reason, please also email DGlisic@thehillacademy.com.

Privit

Returning Students:

  • You MUST update your PRIVIT profile forms prior to the first day of school (or training camp).


New Students:

  • You will be required to create a profile and fill out all information

  • Please note that you will need to upload a Physicians note stating that you are fit to participate in sport that is within 6 months of the start of school

 

*** Please note that PRIVIT Forms must be completed prior to the start of school. Failure to complete will result in the student being sent home.***

 

Click HERE for registration instructions.

Labeling Items

With so many activities and practices happening daily, it's easy for items to get misplaced. To help keep track of uniforms, equipment, and personal items, we kindly ask that all student-athletes have their belongings clearly labeled with their name. This simple step ensures that lost items can be quickly returned and helps maintain organization throughout the day. Thank you for helping us keep our athletes focused and prepared!


TeamSnap

You will receive an invitation to TeamSnap for your child's designate sport program. Through TeamSnap you will receive all communication with relevant information, events, equipment needs.


The Hill Eats

The Hill Eats, led by Chef Michael, provides delicious, nutritious hot lunch for student-athletes at The Hill Academy.


To add The Hill Eats TeamSnap calendar to your personal calendar, click here, or copy this subscription link: http://ical-cdn.teamsnap.com/team_schedule/e002921d-f099-49aa-8200-4a3c85a8b827.ics


Chef Michael's upcoming menu can be found below (Breakfast and Dinner have been listed for Residence Student-Athletes):



If your day student-athlete would like to join the lunch plan, please register now.


Transportation

If your Grade 1-3 student-athlete requires transportation, please submit this form immediately.


Annual School Calendar 2026-2027

Annual school calendars are available on the website:




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