Family Newsletter | April 8, 2026
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Dear HES Families,
We enjoyed seeing families in the building and on zoom for our first day parent/caregiver conferences today. Conferences continue next Wednesday afternoon. If you are bringing your child/ren with you, we will have some quiet activities near the front office to grab on your way in. Students are welcome to sit outside the classroom while you are meeting with their teacher(s). Our specialists in music, art, PE, health, and library/technology will be in their classrooms and welcome you to drop in. To set up a scheduled conference with a specialist, either in person or on zoom, please email them directly.
We have only a few copies left! Place your orders for Sashimi, Dan Santat's new graphic novel. Dan Santat will be presenting to students in grades 3-5 on May 1, and will sign books! To order a copy, please send a check to school with your child for $8.99 payable to Hildreth Elementary School. Books will be distributed to students on May 1.
We are down to the final four of our March Book Madness competition! Dog vs. Strawberry is taking on Aggie and the Ghost and All at Once Upon a Time goes up against Don't Trust Fish!
Have a great week!
Rebecca and Hilary
Dr. Rebecca Katsh-Singer, Principal
Mrs. Hilary Sturgis, Assistant Principal
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Upcoming Dates
Friday, March 10: Husky Headlines, Grades 3-5, 8:00 am
Tuesday, April 14: Grade 4 Nature's Classroom Informational Meeting, 6:30 pm on Zoom
Wednesday, April 15: Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15 pm, Parent/Guardian Conferences, No PreK
Friday, April 17: Yearbook Meeting, Grade 5, 8:00 am
Friday, April 17: Parent/Guardian 2026-2027 Class Placement Survey Closes
Monday, April 20-Friday, April 24: NO SCHOOL
Friday, May 1: Yearbook Meeting, Grade 5, 8:00 am
Tuesday, May 5 & Wednesday, May 6: Math MCAS, Grades 3-5
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Upcoming MCAS Dates
May 5 and 6: Math (grades 3-5)
May 12 and 13: Science and Technology/Engineering (grade 5 only)
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Attention Grade 4 Families: Nature's Classroom next fall will be October 19-23, 2026. Please contact Marie Phillips with any questions
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School Announcements
 In the coming weeks we will start working on class placements for next year. This process involves many steps, as we recognize the importance of building a team of learners in every classroom. We take into account a variety of factors, such as academics, social/emotional needs, gender, existing relationships, and teacher observations. We also take into account parent/caregiver input. If you would like to provide information to help us make placement decisions, please complete this form. Please do not request specific teachers or students for your child. Due to the complexity of meeting all students' needs, we can not honor these requests. Please complete the form by April 17 so we have time to review and use this information. Thank you!
 Our Lost and Found is full of winter gear, water bottles, and more! Please encourage your child to check the lost and found. We will also have it on display for parent/guardian conferences over the next two weeks. We plan to donate the items in the Lost and Found over April break.
Click HERE to learn more and volunteer!
 
Click HERE to buy tickets.
Annual School Supply Sale – New Program Lead needed!
The PTO is looking for a HES parent/guardian to lead the annual School Supply sale. They will train this spring with the current lead for this program, which provides convenience to families while generating funds to provide a full set of school supplies to HES students in need as well as additional supplies for Specials classrooms. It’s a relatively small time commitment to provide a big impact. Anyone interested please email info@harvardpto.org by April 1st.
Teacher Appreciation
Looking for a way to say "thank you" to the amazing teachers and staff at Hildreth? We've got two great options! Click the links below to learn more.
1. Stock the teachers' room with KCups and snacks.
2. Volunteer the week of April 13 in the front office.
Interested in supporting future events? Join the PTO!
Harvard Schools Trust Rock The Night Away Concert
Please join the Harvard Schools Trust, The Barn Burners, and Wednesday Night Project for the third annual Rock the Night Away fundraising concert on May 2 at 6:00 pm at The Billiards Cafe in Ayer. All proceeds go to grants made to Harvard Public Schools. Get your tickets here: http://bit.ly/4sz6wPc
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 Click HERE for more information and to register for Slime Time!
 Click HERE for more information and to register for Fairy Terraries!
• Free young author event, Bridges: Personal Narratives by Immigrant Youth. Thursday, April 9, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
• Felting school half day, duck. Wednesday, April 15, 12:45 to 2:30 p.m.
• Evening felting, flower scene. Wednesday, April 15, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
• Snapology April vacation, Video Game Edition x Everyday Engineers: Vehicle Edition. Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24, 9 a.m to 3:30 p.m.
 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 through May a holiday celebration will be honored in the display case in the Children’s Room.
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.
April display: Orthodox Easter
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 TBS students get extra credit for their science classes if they bring a parent or guardian!
Final call for registration for softball, baseball & T-ball for Spring 2026! We offer teams for boys and girls ages 4-12, no experience necessary. Please register at https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/503543
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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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