A Note From Ms. Sickler

During this time of Thanksgiving, I want to share my gratitude and thank you for being such an important part of our children’s lives. This is a wonderful time of the year to get together with friends and family to celebrate and be thankful for all the wonderful people in our lives. On behalf of the Harvest staff, I would like to thank you for your continued support and wish you all a safe and happy holiday. Enjoy the holiday and we will see you back here on December 2nd.

Ms. Sickler

Upcoming Events

Monday, November 25th

• Specials Day 2

Tuesday, November 26th

• Specials Day 3
• 12:50pm – 3rd Grade Thanksgiving Feast in Cafeteria

Save the Dates

• Wednesday, November 27th – Friday, November 29th – NO SCHOOL; Thanksgiving Break
• Wednesday, December 18th – 1st Grade Holiday Concert at Saline High School (9:30am)
• Thursday, December 19th – Kindergarten Holiday Concert at Saline High School (9:30am)
• Monday, December 23rd – Friday, January 3rd – NO SCHOOL; Winter Break

Quick Links

District Calendar

Harvest Elementary Website Main Page

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

PTA Points

Sweet Tweets of the Week

Did You Know?

Did you know that Heritage has a transition night? All 3rd Grade Families, mark February 20th on your calendar for a great night to learn all about Heritage.

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A Note From Ms. Sickler

• Thank You

  • Thank you so much for joining us for Parent-Teacher conferences.  We value your input, expertise, and partnership in serving your children at Harvest Elementary

• Winter is Upon Us

  • Students can enter the building at 8:35am when our first bell rings.  Prior to 8:35am, students wait in their class lines outside the building.  With the cool temperatures (especially in the morning), students should not be dropped off any earlier than 8:30am.
  • Students go outside for recess every day if the temperature is 10 degrees or warmer (factoring in windchill). Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather!  I noticed this great resource in the kindergarten hallway this week of all the items that keep our students warm and able to enjoy recess.  If you are in need of winter clothes for your child, please contact Ms. Sickler or Mrs. Pickett, Harvest Social Worker.

• Specials Schedule

  • Our special’s schedule adjusts with snow days.  Please note the NEW November Special’s schedule below.

Ms. Sickler

Upcoming Events

Monday, November 18th

• Specials Day 2

Tuesday, November 19th

• Specials Day 3

Wednesday, November 20th

• Specials Day 4

Thursday, November 21st

• Specials Day 5

Friday, November 22nd

• Specials Day 1

Save the Dates

• Tuesday, November 19th -WISD Parent Advisory Committee Meeting (link HERE)
• Tuesday, November 26th – 3rd Grade Thanksgiving Feast in Cafeteria (12:55pm)
• Wednesday, November 27th – Friday, November 29th – NO SCHOOL; Thanksgiving Break
• Wednesday, December 18th – 1st Grade Holiday Concert at Saline High School (9:30am)
• Thursday, December 19th – Kindergarten Holiday Concert at Saline High School (9:30am)
• Monday, December 23rd – Friday, January 3rd – NO SCHOOL; Winter Break

Quick Links

District Calendar

Harvest Elementary Website Main Page

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

PTA Points

Sweet Tweets of the Week

Did You Know?

Did you know that each snow day there will be a Harvest Snow Day Challenge posted on the Harvest website, Twitter, and our Harvest Facebook page?  Check out our first challenge below.

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A Note From Ms. Sickler

• I hope to see many of you this week for Parent-Teacher Conferences.  Our staff looks forward to meeting with each family to share information about your child.

• In support of the SAS Compass/Learner Profile, the district has identified a specific attribute that each building/grade level will focus on.  Each of our K-3 buildings will be focusing on helping students learn and apply the skills of a positive communicator. In order to help you monitor your child’s progress, we have added these skills to our report card for grades K-3.  To learn more:

  • Click here for an interactive version of the  SAS Compass/Learner Profile 

  • Click here for the rubric for Positive Communicator

• Our Media Center and Innovation Lab are looking for donations of the following supplies to enhance our makerspace and lab experiences in November:
  • Shoeboxes with lids (we need these by the middle of November)
  • Pipe cleaners
  • Cardboard Tubes (all sizes)
  • Paper clips
  • Paper plates

Ms. Sickler

Upcoming Events

Monday, November 11th

• Specials Day 3

Tuesday, November 12th

• Specials Day 4
• Book Fair Preview Day

Wednesday, November 13th

• Specials Day 5
• 1/2 Day (Dismissal at 12:10pm)
• Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Book Fair & Spirit Wear Sale (Room 217)

Thursday, November 14th

• Specials Day 1
• 1/2 Day (Dismissal at 12:10pm)
• Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Book Fair & Spirit Wear Sale (Room 217)

Friday, November 15th

• Specials Day 2
• 1/2 Day (Dismissal at 12:10pm)

Save the Dates

• November 27th – November 29th – No School Thanksgiving Break
• December 18th – 1st Grade Holiday Concert (9:30am @SHS Auditorium)

Quick Links

District Calendar

Harvest Elementary Website Main Page

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

PTA Points

• EWallet is a safe and convenient way for parents to load money for students to purchase books during preview time. Any money left over will be put back on the parents’ cards if not used after a certain date.
• Book Fair hours are as follows:
  • 11-12-19 9 am – 3:30 pm is preview times for classrooms
  • 11-12-19 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm for parents to come and shop the book fair
  • 11-13-19 12 pm – 7:30 pm for parents to come and shop the book fair
  • 11-14-19 12 pm – 7:30 pm for parents to come and shop the book fair
• We will also have spirit wear at all hours of the book fair at a discounted price. Great Holiday gifts for both kids and parents.
  • $9 Shirts
  • $20 Sweatshirts
  • $5 Cooler Bags

Sweet Tweets of the Week

Did You Know?

Did you know that our next Harvest Helping Hands event is a Toy Drive? We will be working with the Saline Fire Department to collect toys.  Please keep in mind our toy drive as you are doing holiday shopping.

A Note From Ms. Sickler

• The Harvest staff enjoyed celebrating on Thursday with our students.  The Young 5s, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade classrooms put on a wonderful parade and every classroom had bunches of fun!

• The week of November 4-8 we will be collecting canned tomato products for Harvest Helping Hands. We ask that each child bring one can (or more) of the requested items to help fill the Saline Area Social Services pantry.
  • Kindergarten/Young 5s – Canned Tomato Sauce or Paste
  • First Grade – Canned Stewed or Crushed Tomatoes
  • Second Grade – Canned Whole Tomatoes
  • Third Grade – Canned Spaghetti Sauce

Ms. Sickler

Upcoming Events

Monday, November 4th

• Specials Day 3

Tuesday, November 5th

• Specials Day 4

Wednesday, November 6th

• Specials Day 5
• ORIGINAL WORKS ORDER DUE

Thursday, November 7th

• Specials Day 1

Friday, November 8th

• Specials Day 2
• FINAL DAY TO DONATE FOR SALINE AREA SOCIAL SERVICES (canned tomato products)

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

• Our November Book Fair date is fast approaching and we are in need of volunteers. If you would like to help out please sign up HERE, your help is really appreciated.
• Conference Dinner for our wonderful Harvest teachers will be held on Wednesday, November 13. Please consider helping out by signing up HERE for a soup, salad, dessert, drink or paper products to make this event a success.
  • Please drop off all food, drinks and paper products on November 13 by 12pm at the Harvest office or teachers lounge. Please have all food ready to serve and attach any special instructions onto the food if necessary.
  • Also be sure to label all crock pots, bowls and serving utensils so they can be easily returned. Everything will be washed, cleaned and ready for pick up Monday, November 18.

Sweet Tweets of the Week

Did You Know?

Did you know that our Media Center and Innovation Lab utilize the idea of Makerspace? Makerspace is a space for our students to make, create, and express themselves.  Mrs. Reeves (Media) and Mr. Sherman (Innovation Lab) are looking for some donations that will be utilized with their makerspace lessons this month.  Please read the following note from Mrs. Reeves and Mr. Sherman.

• Shoeboxes with lids (we need these by the middle of November)
• Pipe cleaners
• Cardboard Tubes (all sizes)
• Paper clips
• Paper plates

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