Family Newsletter | November 10, 2026
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Dear HES Families,
This is a special Tuesday edition of our Family Newsletter because there is no school tomorrow in recognition of Veterans Day. This morning, we honored family and friends who are veterans at our November School Meeting. We learned about the value of integrity, especially as it pertains to those who serve our country. Thank you to Mr. Hecox and the 5th grade chorus, our scouts, and the veterans who attended our program!
 
 Husky Headlines is back! Click HERE to read this year's first issue.
On Thursday, we look forward to our first set of Parent/Caregiver conferences. If you are coming into the building with your child for conferences, we will have some activities to grab on your way in. Students are welcome to sit quietly in the hallway outside of classrooms during conferences. Both this Thursday and next Thursday are half days with dismissal at 12:15.
Have a great week!
Rebecca and Hilary
Rebecca Katsh-Singer, Ph.D., Principal
Hilary Sturgis, M.Ed., Assistant Principal
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Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, November 11: NO SCHOOL
Thursday, November 12: Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15 pm; Parent/Caregiver Conferences
Thursday, November 19: Half Day, Dismissal at 12:15 pm; Parent/Caregiver Conferences
Friday, November 20: Husky Headlines, Grade 3-5, 8:00 am
Wednesday, November 25-Friday, November 27: NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, December 2: Picture Retake Day (more information coming soon)
Friday, December 11: Term 1 Report Cards Sent Home
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School Announcements
 Nurse Amanda is looking for donations of new, unopened packages of boys and girls underwear. Thank you for your generosity!
Join the Harvard Schools PTO
The PTO is a membership-based volunteer organization for HES and TBS. Our primary goals are to raise money to support the student experience, and create programs in support of our teachers, staff, and community, such as Teacher and Staff Appreciation. With the help of critical annual membership donations, we fund over $25K of teacher and staff-requested grants each school year, for stuff like $1K towards field trips for each grade, library books, scholarships, and much more. Please consider joining or renewing your membership today!
PTO Fundraiser
 The Harvard PTO earns 10% when families turn their fall photos into cards, prints, or calendars at minted.com with code FUNDRAISEHARVARDPTO, which also gives you 20% off. Share the code with friends and family too!
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Community Announcements
 November Programs:
Brick Art and Design Contemporary Art, Thursday, Nov. 12, 12:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Brick City Planners, Thursday, Nov. 19, 12:30-4:15 p.m.
Half-Day Felting (Grades 5 to 8)
• Sheep with scarf ornament or table top sculpture, Thursday, Nov. 12, 12:45 to 2:15 p.m.
• Holiday mouse, Thursday, Nov. 19, 12:45 to 2:15 p.m.
• Snowman and tree sculpture, Thursday, Dec. 23, 12:45 to 2:15 p.m.
FiveSparks Workshops Held at HES:
Art Without Limits, weekly art session. Tuesdays to Dec. 8, 3:40 to 5 p.m. Held at HES.
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 https://harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar?cid=21089
Celebrations Around the WorldThe Harvard Public Library and Arm in Arm are currently building a year-long exhibit called "Celebrations Around the World," and we want our displays to reflect the real, vibrant cultures of our neighbors. Do you have a piece of your heritage you’d be willing to lend? We are looking for items that spark curiosity in children, such as:
Traditional Clothing: A child’s festive outfit or a beautiful textile. Kitchen Treasures: Specialized cooking tools or unique spice tins. Sound & Music: Small instruments or traditional noisemakers. Holiday Decor: This past year, we have showcased items used for Chuseok, Day of the Dead, Orthodox Easter, Golden Week, Ramadan, Hanukkah, Carnival. We welcome ideas for other holidays and from additional cultures.
All items will be kept in locked display cases. We are also looking for Cultural Ambassadors who might want to share brief stories about their items. Our displays are presented monthly from October 2026 through May 2027. This is a beautiful way to help local children connect with global traditions through real objects they can see up close.
Want your Cultural Celebration on display? Have something to loan the HPL in support of a scheduled display? Please contact Arm in Arm at arminarm.townofharvard@gmail.com
Click HERE to check out all the events at the Harvard Public Library.
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HILDRETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dr. Rebecca Katsh-Singer, Principal
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