Friday, May 24th is the Hilltop Beach Party and the last day of school celebration. We’ll have water slides, face painting, a photo booth, pizza, ice cream, and a DJ! After the party, we will dismiss at 1:00, aftercare is not offered.Students are more than welcome to wear “beach attire” but we always encourage cover-ups for sun protection and modesty … Read More
It’s Art and Music Celebration Week at HMS!
We are celebrating all things art and music this week on campus with beautiful art projects & fabulous music!
Results from the SAIS-AMS Joint ReAccreditation Visit
Pleased that our SAIS-AdvancED-American Montessori Society reaccreditation visit went so well, we thought we would share comments from our report of the visit. We thank our visiting team: Terrie Sampson, Former Head of School at Lamplighter; Dr. Larry McLemore, Head of School at Saint James in Montgomery, Dr. Michael Edwards, Head of School at Cliff Valley School in Atlanta; Melinda … Read More
Alabama Symphony Comes to HMS!
What a special treat! Today, we had a member from the Alabama Symphony Orchestra come and present a flute demonstration for our students! After, the students got to attend an “Orchestra Petting Zoo” where they got to try different instruments!
“Hilltop Serves Day” A Success!
Motivated by the Martin Luther King, Jr quote, “Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve”, Hilltop Montessori School hosted its annual “Hilltop Serves Day” on Friday, April 26th. The school partnered with local charities to bring in donations, make inspirational cards and assemble items in need. This year’s charities were Diapers for Hope, United Ability, Red Cross/Totes of Hope, … Read More
Lemontinis for Learning RSVP’s due Wednesday!
Wednesday is the deadline for our “Lemontinis for Learning” event on Friday, May 3rd at 6:00! Send those RSVP’s in!
Hilltop Summer 2019
Summertime at HMS is always delightful and we have openings in all of our learning experiences but spots are getting tight, especially in the toddler program! Sign up to study oceanography, astronomy, the scientific process, learn Spanish, get creative, cook with measurement and bottle some honey from the hives! Get on board here: https://hilltopmontessori.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/summer.pdf and https://hilltopmontessori.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/APPLICATION.pdf.
End of the Year Teacher Appreciation
If you are looking for an idea for a personal gift for your child’s teacher for the end of the year, look no further! A parent asked us to post our list of ideas for the teachers. We will also have a “lemon tree” on display at the “Lemontinis for Learning” event for class wish list items that the teachers … Read More
Honey Harvest Ready in Mid-July!
Our bees have been working hard and we anticipate a crop of honey this summer, around the middle of July! We look forward to a great crop!
Faculty Appreciation Week
Faculty Appreciation Week is April 8-12th. Check folders and emails for details!
Shop at Mabel’s Labels and HMS Benefits (and our Lost and Found becomes smaller!)
Hilltop is excited to partner with Mabel’s Labels to decrease the amount of clothing in our Lost and Found! Shop for labels to identify your belongings atcampaigns.mabelslabels.com and choose Hilltop Montessori School (Birmingham) from the list. It’s also a great opportunity to get some labels for those summer overnight camps!
HMS Grandparent/Special Friend Day and Talent Show for K-8
Save the date for Friday, March 22nd for our annual Grandparent/Special Friend Day and talent show for K-8th grade! The classrooms will be open in the morning for our special guests and then we’ll have our talent show!
Grandparents, Special Friend Day and Talent Show for K-8
HMS welcomes our grandparents and special friends to campus on Friday, March 22nd! It’s also the same day as our talent show for K-8th grade!
Boxtops due March!
If you are collecting Box Tops for HMS, they are due March 1! Please bring to the office by then and thank you for helping HMS!
Hilltop Serves Day!
We are super excited to work with local Birmingham charities this year on our “Hilltop Serves Day”. This year, we are supporting Pennies for Patients, The Exceptional Foundation, United Ability, Totes of Hope, Bundles of Hope, Hatching Hope, our own campus and United Ability. We look forward to April 26th! — We are blessed and can’t wait to give back! feeling blessed.