Family Newsletter | April 30, 2025
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Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, May 7 & Thursday, May 8: Science & Tech/Engineering MCAS for Grade 5
Friday, May 9 & Saturday, May 10: Superstar Frog and Toad Show
Tuesday, May 13 & Wednesday, May 14: Math MCAS for Grades 3-5
Wednesday, May 14: Harvard District Art Show, 5:30-7:30 pm
Friday, May 16: Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15 pm
Friday, May 23: Field Day
Monday, May 26: NO SCHOOL
Remaining Spring 2025 MCAS Dates
May 7 and 8: Science and Technology/Engineering (grade 5 only)
May 13 and 14: Math (grades 3-5)
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School Announcements
Town Meeting May 3rd: Registration for Childcare Now Open
Parents, please mark your calendars for Town Meeting on May 3rd and be sure to register for childcare if you need it!
As always, Town Meeting is a time to come together and vote on a comprehensive set of items for our town. This year, a big item on the warrant is a proposed budget override. Watch the March School Committee Budget Hearing or view these slides to learn more about how the override impacts the schools. And see the town website for the full warrant and additional information.
Child Care is being generously provided for free by Harvard Public Schools teachers, administrators, and staff, alongside youth volunteers. Between noon and 4:00 pm, children who are potty trained and up are invited to come and play with other kids while their voting adults are attending Town Meeting.
Please use this link to submit a registration for each individual child.
 Field Day will be on May 23 (rain date June 2). We still have volunteer spots available. Follow the link to sign up for the fun! Sign ups are due May 9. If you are volunteering, please make sure that your CORI form is up to date. If you are unsure of your CORI status email the front office at HESsbsence.org.
 This year’s auction and raffle are 100% online --no in-person entries at the Soirée, so make your moves early! Tickets start at just $5, and everyone is welcome to join the fun—you do not need to be a PTO member or attend the Soirée to participate! https://go.rallyup.com/harvardptosoiree2025
  Click on the image above or HERE to order.
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Community Announcements
 Please join the Harvard Schools Trust, The Barn Burners, and Wednesday Night Project for the second annual Rock the Night Away fundraising concert on May 31 at 6:30 pm at The Billiards Cafe in Ayer. All proceeds go to grants made to Harvard Public Schools. Get your tickets here: hstrocks.eventbrite.com
FanFare invites you to join us at our first annual Parent's Night Out: Pay Your Dues with Rock and Blues fundraiser on May 9th from 7-10pm at Fellowship Hall on Elm St. Tickets are $35 per person in advance and can be purchased at fanfareformusic.org.
 We invite you to celebrate the changing seasons on the Harvard Conservation Trust's Storybook Trail! Beginning April 1, we’re featuring And Then It’s Spring by Julie Fogliano and illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Erin E. Stead—a beautiful tale of patience, hope, and the promise of new beginnings. The Storybook Trail will be located on the Small Nature Trail, behind the Hildreth Elementary School. You can follow along as a young boy and his dog plant a garden, waiting for the brown of winter to turn into the green of spring. This story is perfect for all ages to enjoy while exploring the trail, enjoying the fresh air and experiencing the magic of the season.
The Harvard Conservation Trust Trail Challenge 2025 invites families, residents, and friends to take on more than 36 scenic trails spanning 70+ miles of woods, waterways, fields, and beautiful preserved land. The Trail Challenge runs May 1 - October 31. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just starting out, this challenge is a fantastic way to reconnect with nature, stay active, and discover the hidden gems of our community. Track your progress with your Passport, soak in the breathtaking views, and embrace the fresh air—all while celebrating and preserving the natural beauty of our local conservation lands. Gather your family, rally your friends, and get ready to hit the trails! Register here.
 New Exhibit - Mardie Luppold
Archetypes: Making the Invisible Visible
April 19 - May 24
Enjoy this exhibit with the entire family including a fun free scavenger hunt for all ages!
Click HERE for more information. 
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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