Family Newsletter | May 27, 2026
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Dear HES Families,
The last two weeks have been full of exciting events, and lots of fun and learning. We had the Arts Show, Field Day, and Spirit Week! Thank you to Mrs. Owens, Mr. Hecox and Mrs. Q for all their work with students to prepare them to share their creativity and talent at the Arts Show. Thank you to Mr. Woodworth for his hard work to set up and run an epic field day. And of course, thank you to the PTO and all the parent volunteers who helped us make these events a success.
    
We ended field day last Friday with our May School Meeting. We highlighted all the ways that students demonstrated the values we have been learning this year during field day. We also acknowledged four teachers who are retiring at the end of this school year: Mrs. Ambrosino, Ms. Lyvers, Mrs. Q, and Mrs. Hart.
Last week, our second graders went on a field trip to the Ecotarium in Worcester. They explored the exhibits and participated in a workshop about animal adaptations. Thank you the Harvard Schools Trust for making this fun learning experience possible!
 
Have a great week!
Rebecca and Hilary
Dr. Rebecca Katsh-Singer, Principal
Mrs. Hilary Sturgis, Assistant Principal
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Upcoming Dates
Friday, May 29: 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
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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.
Felt an Octopus. Thursday, June 11, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Held At Hildreth Elementary School
 
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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
Select Board Survey
The Harvard Select Board is hoping to increase participation in Town Meeting by making it more accessible, particularly for families with children. Please take a minute to complete this Town Meeting Scheduling Survey: https://www.harvard-ma.gov/798/Please-take-our-survey
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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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