Month: October 2019

Week of October 28th – November 1st

Emily Sickler

A Note from Ms. Sickler

Please read the following letter from Original Works Coordinator, Amanda Ledy.

Dear Harvest Families,
 
As parent coordinator, I’m excited for another great year of our Original Works fundraiser! This art-based program allows you to order customized products displaying your child’s art, all while making money for our school! The company offers everything from t-shirts to note cards and in between.

Your child created artwork, which has been uploaded to an online gallery for our school. For security purposes, only families of Harvest can view the artwork and student names are withheld. A custom letter is being sent home with each student. Please keep and reference the codes and instructions on your letter. These student codes are unique to each child and grant access to the gallery and allow you to place your order. Orders must be placed by November 6, 2019! 

Profits for this program go directly to your child’s teacher and the more participation we have the higher the profit. The teachers have appreciated the funds they have received from this fundraiser, purchasing furniture, books and needed classroom supplies. 
 
All orders are made online and will be shipped to the school directly. Orders can be sent home with students or picked up by parents before winter break. At that time, your child’s original artwork from the gallery will also be sent home. 
 
Please email me with any questions or comments regarding this program.  Have fun seeing your artist’s work and ordering some keepsakes! 

Amanda Ledy

ledymail@yahoo.com

 

Upcoming Events

Monday, October 28th

  • Specials Day 3

Tuesday, October 29th

  • Specials Day 4

Wednesday, October 30th

  • Specials Day 5

Thursday, October 31st

  • Specials Day 1
  • Early Release Day – Dismissal at 1:10pm
  • 9am Halloween Parade (Y5, K, and 1st)
  • 9:15-10:15 Halloween Party (Y5, K, and 1st)
  • 12:00-1:00 Halloween Party (2nd and 3rd)

Friday, November 1st

  • Specials Day 2

Save The Dates

  • November 13th, November 14th, & November 15th – 1/2 Day (dismissal at 12:10pm)
  • November 13th & November 14th – Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • November 12th – November 14th – Harvest Bookfair

Quick Links

District Calendar

Harvest Elementary Website Main Page

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

PTA Points

Halloween BINGO was a huge hit, thank you to everyone who donated supplies or their time to make sure our students had fun with their families!

Sweet Tweets of the Week

Did You Know?

Did you know that Thursday is our first Early Release Day?

What is the difference between an Early Release Day and a typical Half Day?

  • Early Release Days occur 5 times a year.
  • On Early Release Days, students dismiss approximately 2.5 hours before the normal end of the school day (Half Days dismiss approximately 3.5 hours before the normal end of the school day).
  • On Early Release Days, students eat lunch at the school (on typical half days they do not).
  • On Early Release Days, low-cost childcare services are provided for K-8 students for the families that would like this service. However, you needed to sign-up for this service by the end of September.
  • On Early Release Days, teachers have Professional Development in the afternoon to work on improving the teaching and learning for all students.

Week of October 21st – October 25th

Emily Sickler

A Note from Ms. Sickler

“B-20″…I’ve been practicing my bingo calling skills all weekend to get ready for the 24th.  I hope to see many families on Thursday for a fun night of Halloween Bingo.  Please consider volunteering (many opportunities HERE) to make this a successful event!

Ms. Sickler

Upcoming Events

Monday, October 21st

  • Specials Day 3
  • 9am Field Trip – Creature Conservatory (Ridinger & Smith)

Tuesday, October 22nd

  • Specials Day 4
  • 9am Field Trip – Creature Conservatory (McMaster, Pereira, Mierkowicz)
  • 6:30pm – Board of Education Meeting

Wednesday, October 23rd

  • Specials Day 5
  • Picture Re-Takes
  • Fun Run Classroom Prize – Movie & Popcorn (1st and 3rd grade)

Thursday, October 24th

  • Specials Day 1
  • Fun Run Classroom Prize – Movie & Popcorn (Y5, K, and 2nd grade)
  • 5:30pm Halloween Bingo

Friday, October 25th

  • Specials Day 2
  • Original Works order window opens (closes November 6th)

Save The Dates

  • October 24th: “Screenagers” Saline community event. Screening of the award-winning film, offering solutions on how we can help our kids navigate the digital worlds
  • October 31st, First Early Release Day (information schedule linked here and childcare linked here)
  • November 13th, November 14th, & November 15th – 1/2 Day (dismissal at 12:10pm)
  • November 13th & November 14th – Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • November 12th – November 14th – Harvest Bookfair

Quick Links

District Calendar

Harvest Elementary Website Main Page

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

PTA Points

For this event, we need volunteers to help set up, pass raffle tickets, manage the food table and help clean up. Please sign up below, your help is greatly appreciated.

HALLOWEEN BINGO VOLUNTEERS

Sweet Tweets of the Week

Did You Know?

Did you know that it is National School Bus Safety Week?  We are so lucky to have so many amazing bus drivers who are the very first people to greet many of our students each morning.  Make sure to thank your bus drivers this week!

Ms. Sickler Reads

To honor Christina Koch and Jessica Meir, two astronauts who became the first to take part in an all-female spacewalk this week, astronaut Kate Rubins is “guest star” reading (from space!!) Rosie Revere, Engineer.

Week of October 14th-October 18th

Emily Sickler

A Note from Ms. Sickler

We have a short week this week with no school on Friday for our mid-fall break.  I hope families are able to enjoy spending time together during the long weekend!

I am hoping families who are at Harvest for pick-up after school can help ensure that our Harvest Hornets stay safe.  We ask that students refrain from climbing between the pillars, climbing the trees, or climbing the Harvest sign close to Campus Parkway.  Thank you in advance for talking to your child about how to stay safe after school.

Ms. Sickler

Upcoming Events

Monday, October 14th

  • Specials Day 4

Tuesday, October 15th

  • Specials Day 5
  • Applications due for District Strategic Framework (information linked here)

Wednesday, October 16th

Thursday, October 17th

Friday, October 18th

  • NO SCHOOL – MID-FALL BREAK

Save The Dates

  • October 20th, 2nd Annual Sensory Friendly Hockey Game
  • October 24th, Halloween Bingo
  • October 24th: “Screenagers” Saline community event. Screening of the award-winning film, offering solutions on how we can help our kids navigate the digital worlds
  • October 31st, First Early Release Day (information schedule linked here and childcare linked here)

Quick Links

District Calendar

Harvest Elementary Website Main Page

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

PTA Points

Volunteer Opportunities for this year’s Halloween Bingo!

Sweet Tweets of the Week

 

 

Did You Know?

Did you know that Harvest Helping Hands collected $1,128.00 for the ChadTough Foundation this month? Thank you Harvest Families for helping our students see that little acts can make a big difference!

Ms. Sickler Reads

Week of October 7th – October 11th

Emily Sickler

A Note from Ms. Sickler

  • Fall is upon us, and so is October. Now is the time we fall between chilly mornings and warm afternoons.  Please think about adding warmer clothes to your child’s extra set of clothes bag in lockers and make sure your child has layers so they are comfortable outside at recess.

 

  • Saline Area Schools has determined the need to review and update the district’s existing strategic framework.  Read more about this important role and how to apply in Mr. Graden’s blog.

Ms. Sickler

Upcoming Events

Monday, October 7th

  • Specials Day 4
  • Weber Blaess Field Trip – Mrs. Taggart’s Class
  • 6:30pm – Innovation Lab Showcase & Destination Imagination (Heritage School Cafeteria)

Tuesday, October 8th

  • Specials Day 5
  • Weber Blaess Field Trip – Mrs. Widen’s Class

Wednesday, October 9th

  • Specials Day 1 

Thursday, October 10th

  • Specials Day 2
  • Weber Blaess Field Trip – Mrs. Deo-Perez’s Class
  • DeBuck’s Field Trip – Kindergarten Classes

Friday, October 11th

  • Specials Day 3
  • Mobile Dentist visits Harvest
  • Weber Blaess Field Trip – Mrs. Calero’s Class

Save The Dates

Quick Links

District Calendar

Harvest Elementary Website Main Page

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

PTA Points

Check out other ways to support Harvest here.

Christmas Assistance Sign-Up

Christmas Assistance Signup Poster2019 FULL-New Location

Sweet Tweets of the Week

 

 

Did You Know?

Did you know that Harvest has the STAR program?  Third-grade students who participate in STAR meet once a week during their lunchtime.  During STAR lunches, students work with some of our Special Education staff members to learn about ways to communicate and become friends with ALL students at Harvest.  Increased awareness and empathy are two of the many outcomes of the STAR program.

Ms. Sickler Reads

Due to technical difficulties, part 2 of Owen and Mzee is coming next week.  In the meantime, enjoy Ms. Sickler’s playlist of stories from the past month.