Family Newsletter | October 15, 2025
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Dear HES Families,
With October in full swing, our students are engaged in meaningful and engaging learning throughout the school. Here are just a few examples:
 Kindergarteners are practicing letter formation using many
different materials -- shaving cream, sand, clay, and more!
 Fourth graders are working on research projects in social
studies about Canada and Mexico.
First graders are rolling objects and knocking down bowling
pins to build coordination, aim, and body control in PE class.
Last week our Kindergarten students visited Westward Orchards and today they walked to the fire station! Thank you to our amazing K team for planning these experiences and to all the parents who volunteer.
Have a great week!
Rebecca and Hilary
Dr. Rebecca Katsh-Singer, Principal
Mrs. Hilary Sturgis, Assistant Principal
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Upcoming Dates
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
Tuesday, November 11: NO SCHOOL
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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.
Friday, October 24th @ 10am
HES Cafeteria
The Hildreth Elementary School and Bromfield School leadership invite parents and community members to join them for a community coffee in the Hildreth Cafeteria on Friday, October 24th at 10 am. This informal gathering is an opportunity to meet neighbors and hear about programs in the schools this fall, ask our school administrators questions, and share your feedback. Coffee and refreshments provided by the Harvard Schools PTO.
Please support Bromfield Soccer programs while looking great! For a limited time only, you can purchase Bromfield Soccer gear for warm-ups, sideline support, or just everyday use. A portion of the proceeds from every item purchased goes to support the boys and girls high school teams. Order by clicking the link below – please note that youth sizes are listed below the adult sizes in the drop-down menus. Sizes are available from Youth XS to Adult 4XL. The store will be open until October 26th. Thank you for your support.
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Community Announcements
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 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
Sign up HERE!
 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!
Cookbook Club, A Taste of World Cultures: Austria (Volunteers Hall, Meets Monthly)
October 14, 7 pm
Do you enjoy cooking & sharing food? Trying new flavors? Join us as we embark on a year long culinary adventure to learn more about world cultures, and try new food! Each month, members of cookbook club will check out a cookbook about food from a particular region or country and bring a dish for a potluck dinner and discussion about the food and culture. Come for one or more meetings and bring the family. (In collaboration with the Harvard Public Library and Arm in Arm)
Celebrations Around the World Exhibit
Arm in Arm, in partnership with the Children’s Room in the Harvard Public Library, present the Celebrations Around the World exhibit. Every month from October through May, a holiday celebration from various parts of the world will be honored in the display case located between the holiday books in the Children’s Room. Exhibits will include information and artifacts highlighting cultural decor, apparel, food, and other items significant to the celebration. Community members are encouraged to participate in the exhibit by loaning the library personal items to be used in the display, perusing the various books about the celebration curated by the HPL, and enjoying a grab-n-go craft/activity provided by Arm in Arm. Want your Cultural Celebration on display? Have something to loan the HPL in support of a scheduled display? Please see Children’s Librarian or contact Arm in Arm at arminarm.townofharvard@gmail.com
Schedule of Celebrations Around the World Display
October: 추석 (Chuseok), Korean harvest festival, October 6-8
November: Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), Mexican remembrance holiday, November 1-2
December: חֲנוּכָּה Chanukah (Hanukkah), Jewish festival of lights, December 14-22
January: Carneval (Carnival), Italian holy festival, January 31- February 17
February: 新年 (New Year), Chinese lunar new year - February 17
March: رمضان (Ramadan), Holy ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, February 17 - March 19
April: Великдень, (Orthodox Easter), Holy celebration, April 5
May: 黄金週間 (Golden Week), Japanese celebration period incorporating four national holidays, April 29 - May 6
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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