Month: August 2019

Week of September 2nd – September 6th

Emily Sickler

A Note from Ms. Sickler

What a week!  Our amazing Harvest staff has worked so hard this week to make sure our students make a great transition to the 2019-2020 school year.  Visiting classrooms, I see students connecting with their classmates, experiencing exciting learning opportunities, and having fun.

To better meet the needs of all our students, we had to make a shift with our specials schedule.  The updated specials schedule is pictured below and on the Harvest website.  Note that the new specials schedule will begin on Wednesday, September 4th as we begin “Day 1”.  You will notice that the days your child goes to various specials have changed.

Additionally, a paper AUP Technology form will be sent home this week.  Both you and your child need to fill this out and return it to school by Friday, September 6th.

Ms. Sickler

 

Upcoming Events

Monday, September 2nd

  • NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, September 3rd

  • Specials Day 5

Wednesday, September 4th

  • Specials Day 1 (NOTE NEW SPECIALS SCHEDULE)

Thursday, September 5th

  • Specials Day 2

Friday, September 6th

  • Specials Day 3

 

Save The Dates

  • September 11th, Coffee with PTA (8:45-9:45am in Harvest Cafeteria)
  • September 12th, Picture Day (paper form was sent home in the First Day Folder, digital form linked here)
  • September 28th, 6th Annual RunTough

Quick Links

District Calendar

Harvest Elementary Website Main Page

iChat Link (all parent volunteers need to fill this out prior to volunteering)

PTA Points

The Harvest PTA is looking for some great parents to help out. There are great opportunities to meet new people while helping the kids and the school.  Fill out the form linked HERE.

 

Sweet Tweets of the Week

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Did You Know?

Did you know that all our Young 5 and Kindergarten students have a 3rd-grade buddy?  These buddies were instrumental in helping our newest Harvest Hornets learn about daily routines and help with the transition to school.  On Tuesday, our 3rd-grade buddies met our Young 5 and Kindergarten students in the gym and helped them to their classroom.  Once in the classroom, they helped with morning routines.  3rd-grade buddies were also on hand during lunch and to help with packing up and dismissal.  We are so lucky to have such great third grade leaders!

 

Week of August 26th – August 30th

Emily Sickler

A Note from Ms. Sickler

I know most people say “Happy New Year” on January 1st, but for me, the first day of school has always been my “New Year”.  A new teacher, new classmates, new space, and new opportunities await our students.  My New Year’s resolution is that tomorrow and each day I welcome all students to Harvest with a smile and make sure they feel safe and welcome.  As Kid President says, it’s time to be more awesome”.

I wish all a joy-filled 2019-2020 school year.

Ms. Sickler

Upcoming Events

Monday, August 26th

  • Young 5s and Kindergarten Orientation
  • First Day of School for 1st – 3rd Grade
  • Specials Day 1

Tuesday, August 27th

  • First Day of School for Young 5s and Kindergarten
  • Specials Day 2

Wednesday, August 28th

  • Specials Day 3

Thursday, August 29th

  • Specials Day 4

Friday, August 30th

  • NO SCHOOL

Quick Links

District Calendar

Harvest Elementary Website Main Page

iChat Link (all parent volunteers need to fill this out prior to volunteering)

PTA Points

The first week of school is right around the corner! We are looking for volunteers to help welcome our students to Harvest in the morning.

  • Monday, August 26: 1st – 3rd grade
  • Tuesday, August 27: Young 5s – 3rd grade
  • Wednesday, August 28th-Tuesday, September 3rd: Young 5s and Kindergarten

The link to sign up is HERE.

The Harvest PTA is looking for some great parents to help out. There are great opportunities to meet new people while helping the kids and the school.  Fill out the form linked HERE.

 

Sweet Tweets of the Week

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Did You Know?

Did you know that all Y5-5th grade classrooms received new furniture for the 2019-2020 school year?  On Wednesday, August 21st, our teachers had a chance to learn more about flexible seating and make purposeful decisions setting up their classrooms.  To showcase their work, teachers across the district took part in a Twitter Challenge sharing spaces with the hashtag #SASlearningspace.  

 

 

Welcome to the 2019/2020 School Year!

Emily Sickler

The 2019/2020 school year is right around the corner. I’m so excited to be joining the Harvest family this year. I will use this website to keep you updated with all the Harvest Happenings!  Please be on the lookout for weekly updates each Sunday.

A couple of quick notes for the new year:

  • The schedule and calendar of our specials are posted on the Harvest website.
  • The lunch schedule for this year can be found on the front page of the Harvest website.
  • Students may not be dropped off and are not allowed in the building before 8:30am.
  • Young 5s and Kindergarten Families: Please park in either parking lot and walk your child to the entrance, saying goodbye outside.  Kindergarten and Y5 students are not to be dropped off in the loop.
  • 1st – 3rd Grade Families: Please use the loop on the northeast end of the building for drop-off.  Do not use the southwest loop (off of Suncrest), as this is for buses only.

Some reminders for this week and the first day of school:

  • Wednesday, August 21 is our Open House from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Doors will not open until 5:30 p.m., so teachers have time to finish getting ready for your visit.
  • PTA will be selling Harvest gear at Open House.  Make sure to check out their table in the cafeteria.

  • Young 5s & Kindergarten Families: August 26 is your orientation day.  Please refer to your welcome letter from your child’s teacher as to your scheduled time.
    • Tuesday, August 27th will be the first day of transportation and the first full day of school.
  • 1st – 3rd Grade Families: The first day of transportation and the first full day of school is Monday, August 26th.

I can’t wait to get the year started with all of you. Let’s make 2019/2020 something special!

Ms. Sickler

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