IN Ross Township Winter 2019 | Page 44

tudents took part in a variety of activities as part of Start with Hello Week September 23-27. Start with Hello, one of two Sandy Hook Promise school violence prevention programs implemented by North Hills last year, proactively promotes kindness to others while teaching students to be more socially-inclusive. At the high school, members of the newly-formed Stand Together Club visited ninth and tenth grade English classrooms spreading messages of kindness and inclusion while cultivating discussions to raise awareness about mental health and help remove the stigma. Chalk art with messages of kindness and inclusion greeted students at Highcliff Elementary. Teachers, administrators and local police officers also welcomed students with high-fives. At McIntyre Elementary, students constructed a Start with Hello Post-it wall with messages of “Hello” on bright, colorful Post-its. Ross Elementary students created a Start with Hello bulletin board. The welcome chalkboard in the main office was also updated with a message of kindness and inclusion. Third-graders at West View Elementary took part in icebreaker activities to get to better know their classmates. Middle School students wore green to show their support of Start with Hello and desire to meet new friends, reach out and help others. North Hills Holiday Concert Schedule The North Hills School District Music Department is holding several events this holiday season. The community is welcome and encouraged to attend! Jazz Night November 26, 7 p.m. North Hills High School Auditorium Guitar Ensemble Recital December 10, 7 p.m. North Hills High School Auditorium Middle School Choirs Winter Concert December 18, 7 p.m. North Hills Middle School Auditorium Middle and High School Orchestra Winter Concert December 5, 7 p.m. North Hills Middle School Auditorium High School Bands Winter Concert December 11, 7 p.m. North Hills Middle School Auditorium Elementary Orchestra Winter Concert December 19, 7 p.m. North Hills Middle School Auditorium Choirs’ Madrigal Dinner December 7, 6:30 p.m. Hiland Presbyterian Church Hall Children’s Choir Winter Concert December 9, 7 p.m. West View Elementary School Auditorium 42 ROSS TOWNSHIP Elementary Band Winter Concert December 12, 7 p.m. North Hills Middle School Auditorium Middle School Band Winter Concert December 16, 7 p.m. North Hills Middle School Auditorium High School Choirs Winter Concert December 17, 7 p.m. North Hills Middle School Auditorium