From The HillbrookCTE: iPads Year 5
This season, we are exploring how technology in the classroom helps us better individualize our program, and how we can use technology to spark creativity …
Worth a Read: Compelling Titles for Parents & Educators
Contributed by Mark Silver, Head Of School. During Thanksgiving Break, I had the opportunity to read a book – The End of Life Book Club, which …
Week Of Code @ Hillbrook
Contributed by Director of Technology Bill Selak How many computers are in your pocket or purse right now? Take a quick look. I have two …
We Make Things Better: Showing Our Work in Science & Making
It is our vision to “inspire students to achieve their dreams and reach beyond themselves to make a difference in the world.” As a community of …
We Make Things Better, One Moment at a Time
Photos contributed by Elisabeth Crabtree and narrated by Director of Communications Erin Schwartz. The bridges on our campus are common and beloved talking points of our …
“All of who you are”: Inspiring Children to Believe in Themselves
Contributed by Mark Silver, Head Of School. This past weekend, we hosted our annual Saturday Open House on campus, the largest turnout of prospective families that …
Play or Learning? It’s Not Either/Or.
Contributed by Hillbrook Head of Lower School Colleen Schilly. “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for …
The Power of Kindness & Compassion For Young Students
Contributed by 3rd grade teacher Matt Callahan At our weekly class meeting, the students of 3A got to meet Eleanor, a very special chicken. When …
“Most Likely To Succeed” glimpses into the future of school
Contributed by Mark Silver, Head Of School. Last Thursday evening, a packed theater of parents and educators from Hillbrook and the Los Gatos Union School District …
The Hillbrook Sound Project Gathers STEAM
Since 2013, this cross-disciplinary collaboration between our Music and Science Departments has been delighting the Hillbrook community and we are happy to share that this …