A Note From Ms. Sickler

We are looking to get feedback from parents and students about how things have begun in Innovation Labs. Although we are still in the beginning stages, we are interested in your initial impressions. Below, please let us know things you have experienced with your child as well as any additional feedback.

Please take this quick survey (linked HERE)

Ms. Sickler

Upcoming Events

Monday, January 27th

• Specials Day 3

Tuesday, January 28th

• Specials Day 4
• Deo-Perez/Taggart Field Trip (Hands on Museum)

Wednesday, January 29th

• Specials Day 5

Thursday, January 30th

• Specials Day 1

Friday, January 31st

• Specials Day 2
• 3rd Grade Oh Mi! Roadtrip Presentations (2:45-3:15pm)

Save the Dates

• Thursday, January 30th – International Potluck Dinner for ELL families (flyer linked HERE)
• Tuesday, February 4th – Harvest Science Fair (6pm)
• Friday, February 14th – Early Release Day
• Monday, February 17th – No School, President’s Day
• Wednesday, February 19th – Harvest Coffee & Conversation (9:30-10:30am and 5:30-6:30pm)
• Saturday, February 29th – FSAS Snowblast

Saline Area Schools 2020/2021 Calendar has been released!

• 2020/2021 Saline Area Schools Calendar

PTA Points

Sweet Tweets of the Week

Did You Know?

Did you know that about five years ago, Harvest jumped into research and developed a new homework policy that we view is of greater benefit to our students and families. This is not a no homework policy, rather it is a shift in our belief, based upon research, that homework should be something a student does that is of high interest and extends a child’s learning and wonder.  

Over the years we have seen an increase in homework, with that the pressure and stress amongst students and parents is also increasing. As we continue to research this topic, there is no evidence that supports improved student performance associated with homework especially before middle school. Most homework robs our children and our families of our most precious resource: time. Time to think, play, and connect with one another and friends. There is also a decrease in time to read, rest, discover, run, fall, fail and learn from it all.  Most importantly, time to love. Read more HERE. 

A Note From Ms. Sickler

Please be aware of a number of events that support our Harvest students and families:

• The 2020 Harvest Science Fair is coming up on Tuesday, February 4 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30. Registration will be open until Friday, January 24.  Groups, individuals or families can submit projects. There are no specific requirements for project topics or presentation, and projects will not be judged. Let’s have fun with science and get our kids excited about learning!  You can register online HERE. Additional information will be sent to participants as the date approaches.  If you cannot access the online form or are having trouble with electronic registration, then please contact Mrs.Bekkala at the Harvest office at (734) 401-4500 to sign up.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Faith Hart at jimhart16@yahoo.com or Wendy Evans at wshows2003@gmail.com

• The Harvest PTA would like to host a Cultural Heritage Night celebration on April 23, 2020. Our hope is to encourage families to share food, photos, games, music, stories or anything they wish with others who join us that evening. Tables will be provided for displays. At this time we are looking to compile a list of families who have an interest in participating. Students can group together if they choose to as well. Everyone is welcome to participate and attend!  Please fill out the interest form HERE.

• Girls on the Run is excited to bring this program to Harvest for another great year.  We are in need of coaches!  You don’t have to be a runner, just enthusiastic about building confidence in our 3rd grade girls!  Girls on the Run provides all of the materials and training – we just need a few energetic people to deliver this great program.  Contact info@girlsontherunsemi.org or Harvest site liaison Joyce Mueller (joycemueller@gmail.com / 734-972-7389) for more information.

• An Evening with Mitch Albom (Flyer linked HERE)

Upcoming Events

Monday, January 20th

• No School

Tuesday, January 21st

• Specials Day 4
• Calero/Widen Field Trip (Hands on Museum)

Wednesday, January 22nd

• Specials Day 5

Thursday, January 23rd

• Specials Day 1

Friday, January 24th

• Specials Day 2

Save the Dates

• Tuesday, January 21st – WISD Parent Advisory Committee Meeting (invitation linked HERE)
• Tuesday, February 4th – Harvest Science Fair (6pm)
• Monday, February 17th – No School, President’s Day
• Wednesday, February 19th – Harvest Coffee & Conversation (9:30-10:30am and 5:30-6:30pm)

Saline Area Schools 2020/2021 Calendar has been released!

• 2020/2021 Saline Area Schools Calendar

PTA Points

Harvest PTA has reopened the brick sales for our commemorative courtyard by the flag pole!  This is a special fundraiser that preserves your family’s message on a brick at our wonderful school. Order forms (linked HERE) are due by February 14th.

Sweet Tweets of the Week

Did You Know?

Did you know that you can add money to your child’s lunch account online? Click HERE to create an account and add money.

A Note From Ms. Sickler

Please take a moment to review our Harvest drop-off/pick-up rules. To keep all of the children safe at Harvest Elementary School we ask that you follow these rules when dropping off or picking up your child from school.

Morning Drop-Off

• Do not park anywhere in the drop-off loop or anywhere in the drive leading into the loop.  If you need to enter the building, please park in the lot adjacent to the drop-off loop and come into the building.
• The morning drop-off is a seven-second drop-off.  Do not exit your vehicle in the drop-off loop.
• Traffic will begin to back up into the parking areas.  As always, you may choose to park in either lot and walk your child to the front door.  If you park in the west lot, please do not walk between school buses.  This is not safe, as our drivers cannot see you passing there.
• Children MUST exit the car on the passenger side of the car while in the drop-off loop.  If your child needs to exit the car on the driver’s side, please park your car in a designated parking place.  Walk your child to the sidewalk.  Children may then proceed to the entrance on their own.

Afternoon Pick-Up

• Do not leave your car unattended at any time in the pick-up loop or the drive into and out of the school.
• You may be ticketed if your vehicle is found unattended.
• Students may not walk into the pick-up loop to enter a vehicle.  They may only enter the vehicle at the curb and enter on the passenger side of the car.
• When parking in either parking lot, please walk to the sidewalk and meet your child there.  Students may not walk into a parking lot unattended at any time.
• If parking in the west parking lot (closest to Saline High School), please walk with your child to the parking lot behind the line of busses and not between the busses.

Thank you for taking the time to review these rules to ensure we keep all Harvest students safe.

Ms. Sickler

Upcoming Events

Monday, January 13th

• Specials Day 4

Tuesday, January 14th

• Specials Day 5

Wednesday, January 15th

• Specials Day 1

Thursday, January 16th

• Specials Day 2

Friday, January 17th

• Early Release Day – dismissal at 1:10pm
• Specials Day 3

Save the Dates

• Monday, January 20th – No School, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Tuesday, January 21st – WISD Parent Advisory Committee Meeting (invitation linked HERE)
• Tuesday, February 4th – Harvest Science Fair (6pm)
• Monday, February 17th – No School, President’s Day
• Wednesday, February 19th – Harvest Coffee & Conversation (9:30-10:30am and 5:30-6:30pm)

PTA Points

The Harvest PTA would like to host a Cultural Heritage Night celebration on April 23, 2020. Our hope is to encourage families to share food, photos, games, music, stories or anything they wish with others who join us that evening. Tables will be provided for displays. At this time we are looking to compile a list of families who have an interest in participating. Students can group together if they choose to as well. Everyone is welcome to participate and attend!

Please fill out the interest form HERE.

Sweet Tweets of the Week

Did You Know?

Did you know that the Harvest PTA has reopened the brick sales for our commemorative courtyard by the flag pole? This is a special fundraiser that preserves your family’s message on a brick at our wonderful school. Order forms (linked HERE and coming home this week in your child’s take-home folder) are due by February 14th.

Ms. Sicker Reads!

Quick Links

District Calendar

Harvest Elementary Website Main Page

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

A Note From Ms. Sickler

I hope that your family had a wonderful break.  We are excited to welcome our students back to Harvest this week and get back to learning and connecting with one another.  Please note that next Friday, January 17th is an Early Release Day and there is no school on Monday, January 20th.

Ms. Sickler

Upcoming Events

Monday, January 6th

• Specials Day 4

Tuesday, January 7th

• Specials Day 5

Wednesday, January 8th

• Specials Day 1

Thursday, January 9th

• Specials Day 2

Friday, January 10th

• Specials Day 3

Upcoming Events

• Friday, January 17th – Early Release, Students will be dismissed at 1:10 p.m.
• Monday, January 20th – No School, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Tuesday, January 21st – WISD Parent Advisory Committee Meeting (invitation linked HERE)
• Tuesday, February 4th – Harvest Science Fair (6pm)

PTA Points

Harvest Families,

If you would like to get a head start over the break and are looking for ideas for a project, there are many books in our school and public libraries to help inspire your creativity.  The following websites are also full of great ideas: