Family Newsletter 12-18-24

Posted Date: 12/18/24 (04:43 PM)

Family Newsletter | December 18, 2024
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Dear HES Families,

We are having a great spirit week! The school was awash in winter white on Monday, Tuesday featured some very creative head decorations, and today we are enjoying lots of fun sweaters and socks. As a reminder, here is the line-up for the rest of the week:

THURSDAY: Cozy Day! Wear your pajamas or anything else that's super cozy. Small stuffies are welcome.
FRIDAY: Flannel Friday! Wear plaid, flannel, or anything with a pattern.

It was wonderful to have so many parents/guardians participate in conferences last month! As you may know, the district calendar committee was asked to move the conference days from the two days before Thanksgiving to the weeks before based on parent feedback to the School Committee. Thursday was selected to shorten the week after long days of conferences. While the calendar is set for next year (similar plan) there are options for following years. We want to collect information that will help in the development of future calendars. Click HERE to access the survey.

We wish everyone a safe and relaxing break. See you in 2025!

Rebecca and Hilary

Dr. Rebecca Katsh-Singer, Principal

Mrs. Hilary Sturgis, Assistant Principal

Upcoming Dates

Friday, December 20: Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15 pm
Monday, December 23-Wednesday, January 1: NO SCHOOL
Friday, January 3: Husky Headlines, 8:00 am
Friday, January 17: Husky Headlines, 8:00 am
Monday, January 20: NO SCHOOL
Friday, January 31: Husky Headlines, 8:00 am

School Announcements

Our lost and found is overflowing! HERE are pictures of some of the items (thank you Safety Patrol for these photos). If you see something that belongs to your child, please ask them to get it from the lost and found. Our fabulous Safety Patrol returns anything that has a name, so please be sure to label students' items. We will donate all unclaimed items in the lost and found over December break.

Nurse Amanda is in need of extra clothes in the health office. We are looking for donations of gently used or new children's extra small, small, and medium pants, as well as underwear and socks of any size. We are fully stocked with shirts. Thank you!

For more information and to sign up, please use this link!

Community Announcements

Looking for local activities for the family this Winter Break?

Look no further than Fivesparks

Come check out our latest juried art exhibit, Destination Nature, a partnership with the Harvard Conservation Trust. It includes paintings, sculpture, and video about the Nashua River Watershed, including local protected lands.

Try our family friendly Scavenger Hunt, free fun for all ages right here in Harvard

Fivesparks is housed in Harvard's Old Town Library

7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA

Hours: Tue-Fri 10-4; Sat & Sun 12-4

Ski/Snowboard Club

Last call for ski/snowboard club! The HES and Bromfield Ski and Snowboard Club program runs for 6 weeks on Wednesdays after school starting Wednesday, January 8th. Click HERE for more information.

Harvard Girls Lacrosse

Spring 2025 registration for girls lacrosse is open for pre-k through grade 6. Register by December 15 to receive $25 off per registration. We want every girl in Harvard to have the opportunity to try lacrosse, so HYL provides financial aid for those in need. For information and to register please visit: https://harvardlax.org/

Harvard Public Library
Click HERE to learn about all the events for children happening at the Harvard Public Library!

HILDRETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dr. Rebecca Katsh-Singer, Principal

	rkatsh-singer@psharvard.org
	https://hildreth.psharvard.org/
	@harvardpublicschools
	@hildrethharvard

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