Family Newsletter 5-28-25

Posted Date: 5/29/25 (:38 AM)

Dear HES Families,

As a way to close out their Harvard Public Schools experience, Bromfield seniors read to our kindergarteners and then joined them for recess. We are so grateful to their teachers as well as our Kindergarten team for organizing this heartwarming and meaningful opportunity!

Field day is on Monday! Please make sure your child comes to school wearing sneakers, sunscreen and a hat, and brings a water bottle. 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

Upcoming Dates

Monday, June 2: Field Day
Wednesday, June 4: Incoming K Orientation on Zoom, 6:00 pm
Thursday, June 5: Grade 1 Sing Along
Friday, June 6: Kindergarten Writing Celebrations
Wednesday, June 11: Second Grade Field Trip to Harvard Common
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

School Announcements

We are thrilled to announce a collaboration with Five Sparks to bring afterschool workshops to HES! Click HERE for more information about this first workshop 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

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.

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.

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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