Family Newsletter | April 15, 2026
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Dear HES Families,
This Friday we have our April school meeting. We will focus on how to solve problems peacefully. We will also kick off something new for the rest of this year called Husky Heroes. Husky Heroes is all about students "getting caught" being extra kind. Staff members will share the names of students who have gone above and beyond to do something kind, and each Friday we award certificates to those students!
We have a winner! The winner of March Book Madness is Don't Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson.
March Book Madness was such a wonderful way to enjoy books as a whole school! Thank you to the PTO for the grant to buy copies of the March Madness titles, to all our teachers for reading aloud all the books, to Mrs. Q for her support, and to Mrs. Cusick for organizing the game.
As we look forward to April break, a few reminders:
- This Friday is the last day to provide input on student placement for next year. Please see the information below in the School Announcements section for instructions and the link to the form.
- Once again fifth graders will leave their iPads here at school over vacation.
- The lost and found will be donated over break. Please encourage your child to look in the lost and found for their clothes, water bottles, and winter gear. Everything with a name is returned by our Safety Patrol students!
Have a wonderful April break!
Rebecca and Hilary
Dr. Rebecca Katsh-Singer, Principal
Mrs. Hilary Sturgis, Assistant Principal
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Upcoming Dates
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
Thursday, May 7: Rising 6th Grade Information Night, TBS Library
Friday, May 8: Husky Headlines, Grades 3-5, 8:00 am
Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, May 10: Superstar Spring Musical Performances
Tuesday, May 12 & Wednesday, May 13: Science and Technology/Engineering MCAS, Grade 5
Friday, May 15: Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15 pm, No PreK
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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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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.
 Mrs. Owens is looking for volunteers to help hang and take down the Art Show coming up in May. Don't worry if you can't stay for the entire time slot, just make a note in the comment. Hoping to have many hands to make light work. Any help is greatly appreciated! Here's the link for the sign up genius. Feel free to reach out to Mrs. Owens if you have any questions about helping: cowens@psharvard.org
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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Community Announcements
 Click HERE to register.
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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!
 Click HERE for more information and to register for Paint and Popcorn.
Snapology April vacation, Video Games (mornings) and Everyday Engineers: Vehicles (afternoons). Monday, April 20, through Friday, April 24, 9 a.m to 3:30 p.m
After-school program: Slime Time with Miss Lisa, Wednesdays, April 29, through June 3, 3:45 to 5 p.m. Held at HES.
Birds! exhibit event Feathers Not Just For Flying children’s book illustrator reading and activity. Saturday, May 2, 10 to 11:30 a.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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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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