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Hillside Hallmark 2021
Erin Soll

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are thrilled to announce that between the Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break, Hillside will be holding our interdisciplinary program, Hillside Hallmark. From November 30-December 16, students will participate in this innovative program.

Hillside Hallmark is a chance for students to investigate something that they find interesting and do a deeper dive into exploring that topic. With guidance from Hillside faculty, students will spend their days investigating, using hands-on, experiential learning to discover more about a specific topic. Students will take respite from their traditional academic curriculum and tackle questions and topics that are unique and interesting to them. We expect the Hillside Hallmark to shape each student's world view and to provide them with thought provoking experiences.

Students will be required to keep a daily journal, take photos to document their experiences and present their Hillside Hallmark Project at the end of the period. I am excited about these experiences, the investigations and the interdisciplinary learning that will take place during this time.

Examples of some of the opportunities available this year include:

World Mysteries

Creative Writing Workshop

Shark Tank

Mock Trial

Independent Studio Art

Photo Journalism/Yearbook

The Science of Music and Sound

New England in the American Revolution

Podcasting

and more...

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October Global Gazette
Erin Soll

Dear All,

The October 2021 issue of the Global Gazette is out! Fourth year Hillside math teacher Thomas James has the faculty spotlight on him this month. The following boys are highlighted in student profiles: Ziheng "Henry" Chen (Grade 8, Tianjin, China), Juan Carlos Barrios (Grade 9, Mexico City Mexico), Chuanyu "George" Liu (Grade 6, Chongqing, China), and Tyler Streeter (Grade 9, Acton, MA). Read about faculty favorite travel destinations. Read student contributions on technology from Jimmy Zhang and Rodolfo Wang Wu. Check out the Top 5 Most Popular Computer Games of 2021 as well as Mr. Connor's Top 5 favorite Hillside lunches. Hillside varsity basketball player Trokon Harris offers his Top 10 college basketball programs of all time. Play International Trivia. Learn about October's Global Club announcements/events. Feast your eyes on some Foods From Abroad. Finally, find out how to say "ghost" in six different languages.

Mrs. Brown and I hope you enjoy reading the October issue of the Global Gazette.

Warm wishes,

Mr. Brown


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Hillside Hockey Alumni - Weekend Wrap-up
Erin Soll


Nik Armstrong-Kingkade '15 (UMass Lowell) faced Dennis Cesana '13 (Michigan State) this weekend. Friday night's game ended in a 2-2 tie. In the match-up on Saturday night, Armstrong-Kingkade scored 2 goals helping to secure the River Hawks 4-0 victory over the Spartans while being named player of the game.

Holy Cross sophomore, Matt Guerra '15 helped the Crusaders with their first win of the season defeating Bentley 3-2, with an assist on a power play goal.

For highlights of Saturday's game, click here.

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First Global Gazette of the 2021-22 school year is OUT!
Erin Soll

Dear All,

The September 2021 issue of the Global Gazette is out! Academic Program Assistant Ms. Iorio has the staff spotlight on her this month. The following boys are highlighted in student profiles: Charlie Brand (Grade 9, Lunenburg, MA), Andres Graf (Grade 8, Mexico City Mexico), Shaoheng "Thomas" He (Grade 7, Hangzhou, China), and Tristan Murgo (Grade 7, Shrewsbury, MA). Read about faculty favorite travel destinations. Learn about this summer's Hillside's 2021 JumpStart Program. Check out the Top 5 TikTok contributors of 2021 as well as Mr. Connor's Top 5 favorite TV shows of all time. Hillside varsity baseball player Harrison Wolfsberg offers his Top 10 Fantasy Football player rankings as well as his top pitchers and golfers. Play International Trivia. Read about September's Global Club announcements/events. In the Philosopher's Corner Daniel Hoffman provides a paradigm shifting way to look at reality. Be awed by Dr. Ugur Sahin's groundbreaking work in creating a COVID-19 vaccine at light speed. Feast your eyes on some Foods From Abroad. Finally, find out how to say "tree" in six different languages.

Mrs. Brown and I hope you enjoy reading the September issue of the Global Gazette.

Warm wishes,

Mr. Brown

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Getting a Jump on the school year
Erin Soll
As Hillside School prepared to open for the 2021-2022 school year, 31 international students made their way across newly opened borders, navigating travel restrictions to arrive on campus 2 weeks early as part of our JumpStart program. First launched in 2014, JumpStart is a two-week program for first- and second-year international students that accelerates their transition into the Hillside community and helps prepare them for the year ahead. JumpStart was created to give these students the time and opportunity to ease their transition to life at Hillside, where simply getting over jet lag can take days! The goal of JumpStart is quite simply to give the boys a "jump" on the school year where they can get used to life at Hillside in a safe and transitional way, prior to the official start of school.

Along with honing their English skills, JumpStart connects the boys to the Hillside campus and the broader community. There is an acclimation class that familiarizes them with the school and the nuances of understanding dining hall etiquette, accessing the health center, becoming involved in sports, and living in the dormitory. The boys also have ample opportunity to get off campus and visit local attractions, eat in restaurants, spend time visiting Boston and enjoy the beautiful, late summer weather. The success of JumpStart is measured by how well prepared and acclimated the boys are when all the other students arrive and school begins.

"JumpStart really helped me get ready for the school year. Being on campus and meeting teachers made me less nervous to start school" - 2021 JumpStart student

"JumpStart offers something for everyone. Our new students become immersed in the customs and culture of Hillside so when school starts they know how we do things here. Our returners, have an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and uncover their talents and passions. Lastly, our seniors are able to focus on preparation for the secondary school admission process which really ramps up once the fall starts." - Mike Brown, Director of JumpStart

To learn more about JumpStart please contact the Admission Office at admission@hillsideschool.net


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