Family Newsletter | May 21, 2025
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Dear HES Families,
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the arts last week at our Art Show Reception and 5th grade band concert! It was a lively night with so much creativity, enthusiasm, and positivity. The artists and the band performers were amazing and have worked so hard throughout the year. A special thank you to all the volunteers that helped out, the custodial staff, the PTO for all their support (and supplying snacks!), and the Harvard Schools Trust for a generous grant that has funded our sewing projects for the year.
Of course, the biggest thanks goes to Mrs. Owens for organizing the show and for her work every day with our students to develop their artistic skills. We are also grateful to Mr. Hecox for teaching our fifth graders how to play their instruments and how to play those instruments together!
    
Due to the forecasted rain and cold, field day has been moved to June 2. We are looking forward to drier and warmer day at the beginning of June. Thank you Mr. Woodworth planning this wonderful day and to our parent volunteers for taking the time to help us out!
Have a great week!
Rebecca and Hilary
Dr. Rebecca Katsh-Singer, Principal
Mrs. Hilary Sturgis, Assistant Principal
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Upcoming Dates
Monday, May 26: NO SCHOOL
Monday, June 2: Field Day New Date!
Thursday, June 5: Grade 1 Sing Along
Friday, June 6: Kindergarten Writing Celebration
Thursday, June 12: First Grade Field Trip to Tower Hill
Thursday, June 12: Fifth Grade Social, 3:30-4:30 pm, HES Gym
Friday, June 13: PreK Graduation, 12:30 pm
Monday, June 16: Fifth Grade Celebration, 10:30 am, HES Gym
Tuesday, June 17: Last Day of School, Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15 pm |
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School Announcements
In collaboration with FiveSparks, we are offering two weeks of after school fun with Kindergarten teacher Allie White! Ms. White will hold two sessions of books and crafts: Wednesday June 4 and June 11, 2025, 3:45-4:45pm. Ms. White will begin each session by reading an early childhood read-aloud book. The second half of the sessions will allow children to create various items using a wide range of materials. Projects may include bracelets, keychains, friendship bracelets or a surprise item! These sessions are appropriate for kids in grades K-2 and will be held here at HES. Cost: $30 for two sessions plus $10 materials fee. Click HERE for more information and to register.
 Is your child entering kindergarten in the fall? Come spend a week with us! Get acquainted with the setting and daily routine of a kindergarten class before the first day of school. We will have lots of fun learning, meeting new friends, and playing! We will take a tour of the school to help everyone become familiar with the building. Come join us! Advanced registration is required. Choose the morning or afternoon session, whichever works best for your schedule. For more information and to register, please click HERE.
Join us Friday, June 20th from 4 - 9 pm to celebrate the end of the school year with a day of family and friends at Kimball Farms in Westford! This fun annual event is for all HES and TBS students and their families.
Kimball's offers a range of great outdoor activities to check out during your visit. Tickets include dinner to be enjoyed under our private Harvard Schools tent, ice cream, mini golf, driving range and bumper boat rides. Don't miss this perfect way to kick off summer! Purchase your tickets today. Prices increase on June 3, so take advantage of early bird pricing now!
If you have questions or need financial assistance with your tickets, please contact info@harvardpto.org
 
Thank you so much for another great year in giving back to the community. For years now, we have been doing both food drives and clothing drives to support local and state residents who need warm holiday meals and clothes for children and teens. We recently finished the annual clothing drive partnered with Cradles to Crayons. We donated a total of 78 bags of clothing to C2C, and 26 other bags went to Savers. We wanted to take a moment to give a special thanks to everyone who helped us with that drive and who has supported us all year!
 Hildreth School Council Parent Openings *Statements Due Friday May 30th*
The PTO is overseeing an election to fill two open parent representative positions on the Hildreth School Council. One position has a 3 year term starting at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year, the other is a 1 year term for the 2025-2026 school year to complete a current term.
The school council, which functions at the mandate of the state Department of Education, is a representative, school building-based committee, comprised of teachers, parents, and community members, and is co-chaired by the school principal and a parent representative. The council meets monthly and its purpose is to advise the principal in carrying out specific responsibilities. Read more about the School Council HERE.
Eligible candidates will have a student at Hildreth Elementary School during the 2025-2026 school year. (Please be advised that if your student leaves HES during your term then a new representative will be elected for the duration of the term.)
To be considered as a candidate please send a personal statement about yourself and your interest in the position to news@harvardpto.org by Friday, May 30th. Statements should be no more than 225 words and will be used as ballot statements in the election, which will be held (if needed) in early June.
Please consider giving back to the school community by running for these important positions. Contact us at news@harvardpto.org with any questions.
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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
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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| 27 Massachusetts Avenue, Harvard MA, 01451 | (978) 456 - 4145 |
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