Family Newsletter | September 25, 2024
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Dear HES Families,
Early on Monday morning our 5th graders left for a week at Nature's Classroom. They are having an amazing time living and learning together! Thank you to our Nature's Classroom coordinators, Mr. C and Mrs. Weatherbee, our teacher chaperones Mrs. Route, Mrs. Phillips, Ms. Walker, and Mrs. Khurana, and our parent chaperones, for making this experience possible.
  
We hope to see you on Tuesday, October 1, at HES Curriculum Night. Curriculum Night is an opportunity for parents/guardians to meet their child's teachers and learn about the grade level content and learning experiences in store for this year. HERE is a schedule for the evening. You will notice that there are presentations from classroom teachers and opportunities to drop in to meet our specialists, special educators, counselors, and other student support staff.
We will be offering childcare in the cafeteria for families that need it during Curriculum Night. Our local girl scout troop will care for preschoolers (must be potty trained) and AlphaBEST staff members will care for children ages 5 and up. Of course, all students can play together! This service is free and we are grateful to both the girl scouts and AlphaBEST for donating their time. Young toddlers and babies are welcome to stay with a parent. Advance sign-up for childcare is required. Please fill out this short form by September 27.
Have a great week!
Rebecca and Hilary
Dr. Rebecca Katsh-Singer, Principal
Mrs. Hilary Sturgis, Assistant Principal
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Upcoming Dates
Monday, September 23-Friday, September 27: Grade 5 at Nature's Classroom
Friday, September 27: Grade 1 Field Trip to George Hill Orchard (rescheduled due to rain)
Friday, September 27: Last Day to Register for Curriculum Night Childcare
Monday, September 30-Friday, October 4: PTO Book Fair
Tuesday, October 1: Curriculum Night, 6:00-7:30 pm
Wednesday, October 9: Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15 pm
Monday, October 14: No School
Tuesday, October 22: Kindergarten Walking Field Trip to Harvard Public Library
Tuesday, October 29: Picture Retakes New Date!
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School Announcements
Universal Screening in Reading and Math
We have just completed our beginning of the year universal screenings in reading and math. These assessments, which we conduct three times each year, provide information about each student's reading and math skills. Here in Harvard, we use the DIBELS 8th literacy screener and the AimsWeb math screener, both of which are are approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. These assessments are quick to administer and help us make sure all students are on track for grade-level success in reading and math.
One way we use these screening data is to see who would benefit from additional support in reading and/or math. You will be notified if you child qualifies for intervention, which may take place in their classroom or outside of their classroom in an interventionist's space. We schedule intervention very carefully to be sure that students do not miss instruction in their classrooms. If you have any questions or concerns regarding universal screening or intervention please contact Beth Robinson at brobinson@psharvard.org.
School Forms
Please update your child's school forms for the 2024-2025 school year. There are 4 forms that must be reviewed every year.
Demographic Verification Health Information Update Permissions/Agreements Parent/Guardian/Emergency Contact Verification
Click HERE for directions for accessing and completing these forms.
2024 Book Fair: 1 Week to Go!
Join us Monday, September 30- Friday, October 4, 2024 as we partner with The Silver Unicorn Bookstore for the PTO/HES Book Fair!
Students in grades pre-K through 5th grade will visit the book fair during their regularly scheduled library time with Mrs. Quaadgras. We are located on the stage of the HES auditorium. Parents are invited to visit during Parent Night on Tuesday, October 1 from 5:00-7:30pm, overlapping with Curriculum Night.
Teacher Classroom “Wish Lists”: Teachers have selected books from the book fair that they would like to use in their classroom libraries. Each book purchased for a teacher will have a bookplate placed inside the cover identifying your child’s gift.
215+ book titles, all published within the past 18 months, carefully selected by Paul Swyndon, owner of The Silver Unicorn: hardcover/paperback picture books, easy readers/early chapter books, middle grade hardcovers/paperbacks, graphic novels, MCBS 2024-2025 book titles, nonfiction, and activity books.
Proceeds from the PTO/HES Silver Unicorn Book Fair support
the teachers and staff of Hildreth Elementary and The Bromfield School.
Questions? HarvardBookFair@gmail.com
Volunteering in the Library
Looking to volunteer? We have slots available for parent volunteers interested in helping out in the HES library. Volunteers help students search and browse for books, check books in and out, and shelve books. Volunteers may also assist in other collection and circulation activities such as repairing books, processing new books, and setting up displays. Training will be provided. A completed CORI is required prior to volunteering. If you are interested, please email Mrs. Quaadgras (aka Mrs. Q) at mquaadgras@psharvard.org.
The 2nd Annual PTO Pickleball Tournament: Sunday 10/20
Grab a partner and sign up now for a day of playing pickleball and supporting our schools on Sunday, October 20th 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Hosted by the Harvard PTO with grand prizes sponsored by the Marcus Lewis Tennis Center, this double elimination tournament promises to be a great time for a great cause. Get more info and register today at HarvardPTO.org. Questions? Email danakoliver@gmail.com.
Halloween Costume Donations
We are collecting donations of gently worn Halloween costumes. Please place donations in the bin at the front entrance of our school. Thank you for your generosity!
Join the PTO!
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Community Announcements
Friends of Bromfield Soccer
Support Bromfield Soccer Programs while looking great! For a limited time, you can purchase Bromfield soccer gear for warm-ups, sideline support, or just everyday use. A portion of the proceeds from every item purchased go to support the boys and girls high school teams. Order by clicking the link below -- please note that youth sizes are listed underneath the adult sizes in the drop-dow menu. Sizes are available from Youth XS to Adult 3XL. Don't delay, this school store closes at the end of September! https://route2apparel.com/bromfield-soccer/shop/home
2024-2025 HAA Youth Basketball Sign Up for K - Grade 8
HAA's mission is to provide a safe, recreation basketball program for the youth of Harvard, encouraging good sportsmanship and developing strong playing skills. We have multiple in-town and travel programs across grades K-8. Our in-town programs include K-2, SEPAC Adaptive, 7-9th Grade Pickup, and Co-Ed Adult. Our travel programs include the Nashoba Youth Basketball League for Grades 3-6 as well as our more competitive, tryout-based Central Massachusetts Youth Basketball League (CMYBL) program. If your child is just starting basketball or looking to further build their skills, we have the programs to help! Registration deadlines are fast approaching! Please go to harvardbasketball.org for more information and to sign up.
Colonial Figure Skating Club Fundraiser
Colonial Figure Skating Club is hosting a Skating Spooktacular FUNdraiser on Saturday, October 19 to benefit the Broadway Blades Theatre on Ice program. Open to the public. Purchase tickets by October 1st to be entered in Early Bird raffle for a Pumpkin Spice Themed Basket. Go to ColonialFSC.com and click on Ice Booking Portal for link to purchase skater tickets. Please see flyer for more details.
Harvard Public Library
Click HERE to learn about all the events for children happening at the Harvard Public Library!
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HILDRETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dr. Rebecca Katsh-Singer, Principal
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