Mr. Michael J. Butchko Principal Hillside Catholic Academy
Hillside Catholic Academy Students to Mr. Butchko, ‘tell me a story’”
Hillside Catholic Academy conducted The First Annual ‘Story Time With Your Principal’ at Barnes Noble Book Store Route #22 Springfield, New Jersey. Students entering Grades Pre-K and Kindergarten came wearing their pajamas and were read stories about the starting school by the princial Hillside Catholic Academy. The new program was quite a hit.
“I think it was a wonderful opportunity for the children to get know each other in fun setting,” said Mrs. Demesha Herron whose son Kidere will be attending the school’s Kindergarten. Kidere seemed to enjoy it too, “It was cool wearing my pajamas,” he stated. After the stories were read the students were treated to chocolate milk and chocolate chip cookies.
The program was designed by Mr. Veronica Vargas the Community Relations Manager at Barnes and Noble.
" I have to say what a wonderful way to start the school year for your newest students. By hosting a PJ storytime at our store, Hillside Catholic Academy has allowed their pre-k and k students to meet you in a safe and familiar environment. In addition, by helping mom and dad get the little ones ready for bed by reading bedtime stories, the school also helped them get their child ready and excited about going to school! Congratulation on wonderful and unique way to initiate Hillside Catholic Academy's 2010-2011 school year"
Hillside Catholic Academy is a co-educational Catholic Elementary School located at 397 Columbia Avenue Hillside, New Jersey. The Early Childhood Program at Hillside Catholic Academy is based on the principle that every child is special and learns at different rate. The program is a 'Christ-centered' education. Each child is encouraged to develop their own appreciation of God as their special friend.
The Early Childhood Program at Hillside Catholic Academy is divided into
The Three Year Old Program and a Four Year Old Program
The Three Year Old Program is for children attaining the age of 3 prior to October 1.
Students in the Hillside Catholic Academy Three Year Old Program will work to attain the following:
1. Separation from home
2. Begin to learn
a. Respect for authority figures
b. Appropriate interaction with others
c. Develop independent responsibility
3. Development of Gross Motor Skills
The Four Year Old Program is for children attaining the age of 4 prior to October 1. Students in the Hillside Catholic Academy Four Year old Program will work to attain the following;
1. Further reparation from home
2. Further learning
a. Respect for authority figures
b. Appropriate interaction with others
c. Develop independent responsibility
3. Further Development of Gross Motor Skills
4. Individual Independent Inquiry
5. Development of Fine Motor Skills
For further information or to arrange a visit contact;
Mrs. Linda Graca
Hillside Catholic Academy
908-686-6740
