Family Newsletter | October 23, 2024
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Dear HES Families,
Last Friday we held our October school meeting. First, we reviewed the Zones of Regulation, and then Mrs. Price's Kindergarten students shared a book they wrote about different strategies for when they are in the red zone.
After a fun movement break with Paws, we enjoyed this month's "getting to know you" segment featuring host Mr. Snell and guests Mrs. Steeves, Ms. Edna, and Ms. Lowney.
Finally, we kicked off our annual pajama drive to benefit the Pajama Program. This year, the organization is partnering with Scholastic, and for every pair of pajamas donated, they will also donate a Scholastic book to a family in need. We are collecting children's sizes of pajamas through the end of November and we will celebrate with a school-wide pajama day on November 26.
Have a great week!
Rebecca and Hilary
Dr. Rebecca Katsh-Singer, Principal
Mrs. Hilary Sturgis, Assistant Principal
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Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, October 22: Kindergarten Walking Field Trip to Public Library
Wednesday, October 23: Police Department Visits Kindergarten
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
Tuesday, November 5: NO SCHOOL, Teacher Professional Development Day
Monday, November 11: NO SCHOOL
Thursday, November 14: Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15 pm, Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences
Thursday, November 21: Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15 pm, Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences
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School Announcements
Nurse Update
Nurse Amanda will be taking an 8-week leave starting today. She is having a spinal procedure that requires healing time. While she is out there will always be a nurse in the building. If you have health concerns or questions, please reach out to our district nurse leader, Jess Capobianco, jcapobianco@psharvard.org. We wish Nurse Amanda an easy recovery and look forward to having her back in the building in late December!
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.
Parent/Guardian Conferences
On November 14 and 21 we will hold our fall conferences in the afternoon and early evening. This is an opportunity to meet with your child's teacher and learn about your child's progress so far this year. Classroom teachers will send out sign-up sheets for in-person and zoom conferences.
If you would like a special educator who works with your child to join the conference, please let your child's classroom teacher know. If you would like to meet with a specialist teacher or our ELA Specialist, please email them to schedule a time. Specialists will also be in their classrooms and welcome you to stop by if you are in the building during conferences.
If you choose in-person conferences and need to bring your child with you, we ask that they wait quietly outside the classroom during your conference. We will have some coloring and other activities to pick up on your way into the building.
Picture Retakes Next Week!
We will be offering school picture retakes on Tuesday, October 29. Please send your child's photos in on that day if you want them to retake their school picture.
Veteran's Day
We will be holding a short assembly on Friday, November 8th at 9:30 am to teach our students about Veteran's Day and to honor our Veterans. We would like to invite parents/relatives of our students and members of our community who have served in the Armed Forces to join us for light refreshments at 9:00 am followed by a program for the whole school at 9:30 am. We would love to have you wear or bring your uniform if possible! Please fill out this form or inform the HES office by Friday, November 1st if you would like to attend.
Additionally, we welcome photos of any service members who are unable to attend or photos in memory of loved ones who have served. Please send photos to jreynolds@psharvard.org with the person's name and 'in memory of' if applicable.
PTO: Running to Class
PTO 3rd annual Running to Class 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
Sunday, November 17th 2024
Rain Date: Sunday, December 1 at 12pm
Walk, run, jog, walk, or griddy to the finish line
This event is for ALL AGES
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| Join us for a 5K road race and family-friendly 1-Mile Fun Run through the center of town. This event is self-timed, but we'll also have a digital display at the end of the race for participants. T-shirts with registration before October 25th, and after while supplies last. All proceeds from the run go to support the Harvard Schools PTO to support teacher, staff, student, and community needs. |
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SuperStar
SuperStar Productions presents Space Pirates! Shows are on November 1 (7:00 pm) and November 2 (12 pm and 4 pm). Tickets are $8 at the door.
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Community Announcements
Harvard Commission on Disabilities
The Harvard Commission on Disabilities (CoD) is looking for volunteers! The CoD advises the Town and Schools on issues related to emergency response, compliance and access. It also coordinates activities and raises awareness about issues that confront people with disabilities.
The CoD has 2 open positions that need to be filled by either a person with disabilities, or who has a family member with disabilities. Please contact Davida Bagatelle @ dbagatelle01451@gmail.com or Charles Oliver @ coliver01451@gmail.com with questions or interest.
2024-2024 ABYHA Learn to Play Hockey ProgramThe ABYHA Learn to Play Hockey Program is open to boys and girls aged 5-9, and is designed as the next step in development for players who have progressed through a Learn to Skate program. Participants develop their hockey-specific skating and learn the fundamental skills of hockey. This program follows the USA Hockey American Development Model, which recommends the use of age and skill appropriate drills to teach the players how to skate and play hockey. In our program, players will participate in various fun games and drills utilizing USA Hockey’s Learn to Play Hockey (6U) program, and will also play games on Sundays (starting in early January).
The 2024-25 Learn to Play hockey program will be split into two seasons. The first (fall) season will run from October 19 - December 21. Players will skate 2 times per week (Sat 8am & Sun 10:30am) and format will follow the USA hockey ADM for 6U. All sessions will be at Nashoba Valley Olympia in Boxborough. Please go to https://www.abyha.org and click on “2024 FALL LTP REGISTRATION” to register.
Run for the Hills 5K
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.
Town-Wide Book Read
Discovery Museum Speaker Series
What: Does Parenting Have to Be This Hard? What Can Babies Teach Us? Who: Dr. J. Kevin Nugent, Founder and Director Emeritus of the Brazelton Institute in the Division of Developmental Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital
When: Tuesday, November 19, 7:00 - 8:00pm ET
Where: Presented via Zoom Webinar
Cost: Free with pre-registration; $5 suggested donation appreciated
Register: https://26033.blackbaudhosting.com/26033/Discovery-Museum-2024-Speaker-Series-Kevin-Nugent
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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| 27 Massachusetts Avenue, Harvard MA, 01451 | (978) 456 - 4145 |
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