Hillside Student Council Collects Coats and Funds for Local Charities

The Hillside Student Council coordinated the Coats for Kids Drive and raised money for the Cambridge Fire Relief Fund.  In December, Hillside students and families generously donated 65 coats for all ages which were delivered to Anton's cleaners.  These coats will be distributed throughout New England to those in need.  The Student Council also collected $109 for the Cambridge Fire Relief Fund that was established to assist the families and individuals affected by the tragic early December fire in Cambridge. 

Hillside Students and their Avery Center Senior Buddies Collaborate on a Writing Project

Hillside students in Ms. Hsu's fourth grade class had the opportunity to meet their Senior Buddies at the Avery Senior Center in November for a mini autobiography writing project. Students interviewed their Senior buddies and learned all about what life was like when their buddies were in elementary school. The visit really brightened the Senior buddies' day and students were left with a feeling of satisfaction and raised awareness about a time before they were born. They plan to visit their Senior Buddies again after the holidays to share the mini autobiography projects.