THE HILLWOOD WALK-A-THON

At Hillwood, we have a walk-a-thon to raise money for improvements throughout the school. (Over last summer, the bathrooms were renovated.) Miss Caine started the walk-a-thon last year, and she is again leading the way with fundraiser this year. Miss Caine also helps with the kids at the end of the day, during after-school activities. When we need her, she is here to help.

For the walk-a-thon, all the Hillwood kids and teachers walk 20 minutes to Crissy Field. After enjoying the park, we then walk back to the school, which takes 20 minutes. After the walk, we have a BBQ at Hillwood, which is just a nice time to hang out and enjoy each other's compony.

The money we raise gets saved up in a bank account, and the Grantzes talk with the teachers and parents about what other improvements might be made at the school each year.

Last year, the Hillwood kids raised more than $3,000, and this year, we are hoping to raise over $5,000! Each student usually raises their money, from family and friends, in $25 amounts.

 By Kayla

Hillwood's Second Annual Walk-A-Thon! It's Time to Get Ready.

Walk-A-Thon 
Friday, May 14, 2010

Yay! Hillwood is having our seond annual health walk-a-thon! We had one last year, too, and we raised more than $3,000! We hope to raise at least $5,000 this year — and we need you, your family, and friends' help.

Participating students can raise from $25 to $50 per sponsor. You can collect a form for your sponsors at the Hillwood School front desk.

Students can ask family, friends, neighbors, or anyone you know to help us raise funds. The money is used for school improvements and may be added to the fund for bettering the play yard.

The Walk-A-Thon will be on Friday, May 6, 2011. We are going to be walking from Hillwood to Crissy Field and back. When we get back to school, we will have BBQ and refreshments. There will be prizes for those who raise the most money.

For details, go to the Hillwood Website. To see photos and read details from last year, read this story on The Herald.

School Reminders

Hey Herald readers!! Hope you all had a nice Spring Break and are ready to be back to learn!

Anyways, just some small reminders:

- Next Wednesday, April 21, is Hillwood's Picture Day! Students, please remember to wear the Hillwood uniform. Green sweater, white blouse/polo, and your skirt/skort/pants.

- Also, Hillwood's very first Annual Health Walk-a-Thon will take place next Friday on the 23rd of April! Be sure to get some sponsors. For the Walk-a-Thon, students will be accompanied by teachers and will walk to Crissy Field and back. We will have a BBQ lunch afterwards.

Well, have a nice day!