Family Newsletter | May 13, 2026
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Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, May 13: District-wide Arts Night, 5:00-7:00 pm TONIGHT!!!
Thursday, May 14: Grade 2 Field Trip to the Ecotarium
Friday, May 15: Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15 pm, No PreK
Friday, May 15: PreK Screening
Monday, May 18-Friday, May 22: Spirit Week
Friday, May 22: Field Day
Monday, May 25: NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, May 27: PreK Field Trip to Davis Farmland
Thursday, June 4: Grade 5 Social, 3:30-4:30 pm, HES Gym
Thursday, June 4: Kindergarten Orientation Zoom, 6:00 pm
Friday, June 5: First Grade Field Trip to New England Botanic Garden
Friday, June 5: Kindergarten End of Year Celebration, 2:00 pm
Wednesday, June 17: Grade 5 Celebration, 10:30 am, HES Gym
Thursday, June 18: Last Day of School, Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15 pm, Report Cards Sent Home
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School Announcements
Click HERE to learn more and volunteer!
 
Click HERE to buy tickets.
Enjoy a Woo Sox game at Polar Park Worcester and hear the Bromfield 7th&8th grade chorus perform the National Anthem on the field on Sat. May 23rd at 4pm! Purchase TICKETS in the Bromfield/HPS-reserved sections on the first-base line at a discounted price! |
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Community Announcements
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  Click HERE for more information and to register for Castles andKingdoms!
 Click HERE for more information and to register for the Pokemon Club.
 Click HERE for more information an to register for Paint and Plant!
 Click HERE for more information and to register for Fairy Terraries!
 Click HERE for more information and to register for Big Bubbles!
Additional Five Sparks Programs:
• Felt a seal, Wednesday, May 13, 6:15 to 8 p.m.
• Painted Perches, birdhouse painting, family activity. Saturday, May 24, 10 to 11 a.m.
• Tweet Treats, bird feeder creation, family activity. Saturday, May 24, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• PJ storytime: "Night Owl Night," author visit and activity. Friday, May 29, 6 to 7 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
May display: Golden Week (Japan)
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 Register for Flying High Dogs: https://harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid=21089
Let’s Play Soccer! Summer Youth Clinics with Coach Alex & Coach Evan
Join Alex Horne and Evan Woodworth, varsity coaches at The Bromfield School, for a fun and high-energy 3-day soccer clinic this summer! Led by experienced coaches and supported by Bromfield players, each session focuses on building strong fundamentals through engaging skill work and small-sided games that bring out every player’s confidence and competitive spirit. This is the perfect environment for players of all levels to learn, improve, and love the game.
Sessions are offered in June and August. Limited spots available. Early registration encouraged.
We can’t wait to see your child out on the pitch!
Sign up at https://harvardsoccer.org/
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
Help protect Harvard’s Wood Turtles, which are listed as a Species of Special Concern. If you spot one, take a clear photo from a distance and report it through MassWildlife’s Heritage Hub. Your sightings help biologists track populations and protect local habitat. Fun fact: Wood Turtles gently stomp their feet to mimic rain, tricking earthworms into coming to the surface. Please remember: it’s illegal to possess a Wood Turtle, so admire and let it continue on its way.
Registration for Monty Tech's 2026 Summer Camp is now live! We have streamlined the registration process so families will complete the registration, payment and medical form all online at one time. Click HERE to learn more and register.
Please provide input to the Charter Review Committee by taking a short survey. The committee is working to identify what's working and what needs improvement with the Charter that has been in place for about 10 years. Responses will help guide the committee in determining what needs to be amended, discarded, or introduced. Please take 5-10 minutes to respond using the link below. It can also be found on the town website. The survey will be open until the end of May, but don't wait! Thank you for your help.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaW0FzbQAgnAmGZyC7cS2lRvZAdEIVanv8DMVAdA-jR-V4UQ/viewform
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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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