Family Newsletter 10-8-25

Posted Date: 10/08/25 (3:40 PM)

Dear HES Families,

Today may be a little dreary, but earlier this week we enjoyed the gorgeous weather! Please remember to send in sweaters and jackets as the weather turns cooler. We try to get students outside as much as possible!

October is Bullying Awareness Month, and here at HES we continue to focus on teaching kindness, respect, and how to be an upstander. Throughout the month we will also be taking part in special activities and lessons that support these values and help build a positive and inclusive school community. Next Friday we will welcome TIGER from Plymouth State University. Through music, song, and dance, students will learn about bullying, respect, decision-making, and kindess. A big thank you to second grade teacher Chris Snell for organizing this opportunity and to the PTO for providing a grant to make it possible!

In addition, our counselors are visiting classrooms to do age-appropriate lessons about bullying prevention. They have also put together a newsletter! You can get to know our counselors and see additional resources by clicking HERE.

Have a great week!

Rebecca and Hilary

Dr. Rebecca Katsh-Singer, Principal

Mrs. Hilary Sturgis, Assistant Principal

Upcoming Dates

Thursday, October 9: K Field Trip to Westward Orchards
Friday, October 10: Husky Headlines, grades 3-5, 8:00 am
Monday, October 13: NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, October 15: K Walking Field Trip to Fire Station
Friday, October 17: TIGER Anti-Bullying Show
Friday, October 24: Husky Headlines, grades 3-5, 8:00 am
Wednesday, October 28: K Walking Field Trip to Harvard Public Library
Thursday, October 29: Picture Retakes
Friday, October 31: Fall Spirit Day
Monday, November 3-Friday, November 7: Grade 5 at Nature's Classroom
Tuesday, November 4: Professional Development Day, NO SCHOOL

School Announcements

On October 31, we will have a Fall Spirit Day! Students are welcome (but not required) to come to school in costumes, fall colors, or HES-wear. To keep everyone safe, please do not send students with costume masks, weapons, or long capes.

Community Announcements

Join the Harvard Road Races for a fun and beautiful trail run. All proceeds to benefit Harvard Conservation Trust’s efforts to preserve the unique character and natural resources of rural Harvard.

Sunday, October 26th, 2025
Community Harvest Project Barn, 115 Prospect Hill Rd, Harvard

8:00 a.m. Registration Opens
10:00 a.m. 5k Race Starts
10:50.a.m. Kids Fun Run Starts

2025–2026 Harvard Basketball Registration Is Open! Harvard Youth Basketball is gearing up for another fun season where kids in grades K–6 learn the fundamentals, sharpen their skills, and practice great teamwork.

K–2 Basketball – Registration closes November 15th
Grades 3–6 Nashoba Youth Basketball League – Registration closes October 19th

Whether your child is picking up a basketball for the first time or ready to take their game to the next level, there’s a program to help them grow on the court.
Visit harvardbasketball.org to sign up today!

Half Day Felt Workshops
Join fiber artist Rachel Benson after school on Harvard 1/2 days to learn the art of needle felting! Open to grades 5th-8th. Join for one, two or all three classes. 12:45-2:30pm.
November 13th – Felt an Owl
November 20th – Felt a Snowman
Click HERE to sign up!

Half Day Monster Mania Workshop

Click HERE to sign up!

PLEASE TAKE 2 MINUTES TO HELP US IMPROVE CELLULAR SERVICE IN HARVARD!

The Town Administration is working to improve cellular network coverage throughout Harvard to ensure broader, more reliable 911 access, and to enhance the effectiveness of all cellular communications and applications. Documented issues of poor coverage and dropped calls incentivize providers to expand coverage, so please participate in a simple 8-question anonymous survey about the quality of (or lack of) cellular service coverage at your home.

Survey results will be shared publicly with residents and with carriers to encourage equipment investments on existing towers and to attract carriers to the new cellular tower being built behind the Hildreth House. The more responses the better! Please reply by October 15th. Please click https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FCPWYJ2 to take the survey!

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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