Family Newsletter | October 9, 2024
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Dear HES Families,
Last week at Curriculum Night you had a chance to hear about what your child will be learning this year, so today we want to share with you the learning our teachers do during the summer and school year. Staying up to date on new research, strategies, and resources is an important part of being an educator, and our teachers take this responsibility very seriously.
In addition to the work we do together during professional development time on half days, here are just a few of the professional learning experiences our teachers have participated in over the last several months:
- Book studies in our school and online with other educators of texts related to early literacy and restorative practices.
- Online courses about Universal Design for Learning, literacy, restorative practices, growth mindset, and teaching students with special needs.
- A workshop at Worcester Polytechnic Institute about teaching science in elementary schools.
- A course about self-care for educators, with mindfulness strategies that can be applied in the classroom.
- Work with colleagues to redesign curricular units and lessons to ensure learning is accessible, joyful, and appropriately challenging for all students.
We are so fortunate to have such dedicated teachers working with our students!
We are grateful to the PTO, Mrs. Q, and the Silver Unicorn Book Store for a very successful book fair. We sold over 1,000 books for our students to enjoy at home and in their classrooms! Thank you to all our families for your generosity and for helping us instill a love of reading in our students.
Have a great week!
Rebecca and Hilary
Dr. Rebecca Katsh-Singer, Principal
Mrs. Hilary Sturgis, Assistant Principal
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Upcoming Dates
Monday, October 14: No School
Thursday, October 17: Kindergarten Field Trip to Westward Orchards
Friday, October 18: Coffee with the Principals, 8:00 am, Cafeteria
Tuesday, October 22: Kindergarten Walking Field Trip to Public Library
Wednesday, October 23: Kindergarten Walking Field Trip to Police Department
Monday, October 28: Kindergarten Walking Field Trip to Fire Department
Tuesday, October 29: Picture Retakes
Thursday, October 31: Fall Spirit Day -- wear a costume, fall colors or HES colors
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School Announcements
Thank you to the PTO for sponsoring our first Coffee with the Principals this year!
Fall Spirit Day
On October 31, we will have a fall spirit day! Students are welcome (but not required) to come to school in costumes, fall colors, or HES-wear. To keep everyone safe, please do not send students with costume masks, weapons, or capes.
SuperStar
The Spirit Apparel Sale Has Arrived!
Get ready for the next school spirit day or just outfit your students, family, and friends in Harvard style while supporting the Harvard PTO and schools. Sale runs from September 27th - October 11th. Get 10% off all Hildreth and Bromfield merchandise in the PTO online store plus free shipping to the school. Orders will go home with the students or you may choose the USPS Home Delivery (paid option). Go to https://harvardps.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ or the “Apparel” page of the PTO website HarvardPTO.org. SHOP NOW with code: SAVE10FALL24
Questions? Contact Marnie at marniekane@hotmail.com
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
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Community Announcements
Ski and Snowboard Club
Harvard Parks and Rec is once again offering the Ski and Snowboard Club! Click HERE for more information about the club and HERE for pricing at Mt. Wachusett.
Opioid Settlement Funds Listening Sessions
The Board of Health is hosting Community Listening Sessions as an opportunity to share your thoughts and feedback on the utilization of the opiod settlement funds in the Town of Harvard. These listening sessions aim to share survey findings and gather additional understandings of community needs. There are 2 sessions left:
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Session 2 Young Adults (Ages 18-24): Virtual Session (via Zoom) on Tuesday, October 22nd from 7:00pm-8:00pm EST
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Session 3: Parents and Aging Adults: In-person at the Harvard Council on Aging (16 Lancaster County Rd, Harvard, MA 01451) on Wednesday, October 23rd from 4:30pm-5:30pm EST
Please use this link to RSVP to a listening session: tinyurl.com/HarvardListen
Town-Wide Book Read
Moonlight Hike
The Harvard Conservation Trust invites you to join neighbors and friends for a spooky hike under the full moon and into the forest where owls, bats, and other nocturnal creatures dwell. After the hike, gather around a cozy campfire for refreshments and conversation.
Register at: bit.ly/Moonlight-hikeDate: Friday, October 18Location: Burgess-Brown Trailhead, end of Murray Lane, Harvard, MA Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
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.
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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