Family Newsletter | November 6, 2024
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Upcoming Dates
Friday, November 8: Veteran's Day Program, 9:30 am
Monday, November 11: NO SCHOOL
Saturday, November 17: PTO Running to Class 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
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
Tuesday, November 26: School-Wide Pajama Day
Wednesday, November 27-Friday, November 29: NO SCHOOL
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School Announcements
Veteran's Day
On Friday will be holding a short assembly at 9:30 am to teach our students about Veteran's Day and to honor our Veterans. 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.
Pajama Drive
At our last school meeting, we discussed the importance of taking care of others, and 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!
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.
The PTO is providing dinner for the HES staff at the first conference night on November 14th. Click here to sign up to supplement food & beverages or to volunteer to set up or break down.
PTO Student Directory -- Don't be Left Out! Remember to Opt In
We are fast approaching the deadline to opt in to the PTO Student Directory for the 2024/25 school year. To make sure you're included you must check "YES" in Power School for each child. You can find the Opt In under Permissions/Agreements in the FORMS section of Power School:
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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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.
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.
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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