Family Newsletter 5-20-26

Posted Date: 05/20/26 (04:13 PM)

Dear HES Families,

We are having a fun and exciting spirit week! Thank you to the 4th and 5th grade Student Council for planning such a wonderful week, which will culminate in Field Day on Friday. Please be sure students are wear sneakers on Friday for Field Day and bring a water bottle.

On Monday the TBS seniors visited us to read book to Kindergarteners. After reading, they enjoyed recess together! This has become such a meaningful way for seniors to mark the end of their time in the Harvard Public Schools and it brings such joy to our youngest learners!

Have a great week!

Rebecca and Hilary

Dr. Rebecca Katsh-Singer, Principal

Mrs. Hilary Sturgis, Assistant Principal

Upcoming Dates

Monday, May 18-Friday, May 22: Spirit Week
Friday, May 22: Field Day
Monday, May 25: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, May 26: Last BeyBlade Club Meeting, 8:30 am, Library
Wednesday, May 27: PreK Field Trip to Davis Farmland
Friday, May 30: Husky Headlines, Grades 3-5, 8:00 am
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: Husky Headlines, Grades 3-5, 8:00 am
Friday, June 5: First Grade Field Trip to New England Botanic Garden
Friday, June 5: Kindergarten End of Year Presentations, 2:00 pm
Friday, June 12: First Grade End of Year Presentations, 9:15 am
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

School Announcements

Nurse Amanda would like to remind families to put on sunscreen and bug spray at home before school. Staff cannot apply these to students during the school day without a doctor's order. Thank you!

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!

Community Announcements

Held At Fivesparks
PJ storytime: "Night Owl Night," author visit and activity. Friday, May 29, 6 to 7 p.m.
"Birds!" live bird show. Saturday, May 30, 11:00 a.m. to noon.

Held At Hildreth Elementary School

• Paint and Popcorn, Tuesdays to June 16, 3:40 to 5 p.m.

• Paint and plant for kids, 2-day workshop. Monday, June 8 and Wednesday, June 10, 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.

• Pokemon club, Wednesdays to June 17, 3:40 to 4:40 p.m.

• Fairy Terraries, Wednesday, June 3, 3:40 to 4:30 p.m.

Check out all the events at the Harvard Public Library: 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!

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

Contact harvardyouthbaseball@gmail.com with any questions. PLAY BALL!

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.

Charter Review Committee Seeks Feedback

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

HILDRETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dr. Rebecca Katsh-Singer, Principal

	rkatsh-singer@psharvard.org
	https://hildreth.psharvard.org/
	@harvardpublicschools
	@hildrethharvard

27 Massachusetts Avenue, Harvard MA, 01451 | (978) 456 - 4145