A Note from Ms. Sickler
As you might imagine, the last few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity here at Harvest. It has been so heartwarming to see our teachers and staff coming together to prepare the building to welcome students once again.
I know that there will be new challenges to solve, new triumphs to celebrate, and new fears to face. We do not know what the future will bring, but I do know this; on Monday morning we will open the doors to Harvest and welcome all students into classrooms once again. The sights and sounds of children and teachers learning from and with each other, together in one space, will fill the school. And whatever lies ahead, we will face it together.
We will not return to ‘normal,’ but perhaps normal was never the goal. We learned that we are stronger than we knew. We learned that we are braver than we thought. Most importantly, we learned that we are better together.
Thank you for entrusting us with your children, thank you for allowing us to grow and learn together. It is truly an honor.
If you are able to, drop in, when you can, to chalk the walk and welcome the students back to school on Sunday, August 29th. Let’s send them off with a smile & start this school year with positivity. Draw, write, & doodle happy messages. Bring chalk if you have it. Think about bus loop, walk from the parent lot, etc. Let’s do this for the kids!!
I am looking forward to this view filled with our Harvest Hornets on Monday morning! Please take a look at our arrival/dismissal plan and where your child will line up each morning in THIS presentation.
Ms. Sickler
Upcoming Events
Monday, August 30th
- First Day of School for all 1st – 3rd Grade Students
- Students can start lining up anytime after 8:30am
- 1st grade students will be dismissed for pick-up at 3:40pm
- 2nd/3rd grade students will be dismissed for pick-up at 3:44pm
- Young 5s & Kindergarten – Orientation
Tuesday, August 31st
- First Day of School for all Young 5s and Kindergarten Students
- Students can start lining up anytime after 8:30am
- Young 5s, Kindergarten, and 1st grade students will be dismissed for pick-up at 3:40pm
- 2nd/3rd grade students will be dismissed for pick-up at 3:44pm
Wednesday, September 1st
- Anyone who wears Saline Gear received free admission to the Saline Fair
- Saline Area Schools Ag Olympics (7:00-8:30 in the Horse Arena)
Friday, September 3rd
- NO SCHOOL
- Anyone who wears Saline Gear pays $5 for admission to the Saline Fair
Monday, September 6th
- NO SCHOOL
Thursday, September 9th
- Picture Day
Harvest Specials Rotation
PTA Points
Support the PTA and help welcome the kids for their first week back to school. You will help by making sure the kids getting off the buses know where to go and get in the appropriate class line.
- Sign up to volunteer as a bus greeter HERE
Support the PTA and help out the kids with their first week of lunch at school. Make sure they know where to go, help open things (juice boxes, applesauce, etc), and are following the rules. Most importantly, be a warm, friendly, masked face!
- Sign up to volunteer as a lunch helper HERE
Quick Links
District
Transportation
- 21/22 Bus Registration Form
- RIDE 360 Account (pertinent information for families whose students ride the bus)
Harvest
District Notes
From Dr. Laatsch’s August 27th Community Message:
For the first day of school, August 30th, and the first week of school, we will be requiring and enforcing mask wearing for all students and staff in all grades in this “high” phase of COVID-19 transmission. If a student forgets a mask, we will have an ample supply and will provide a new one. Students are not permitted to go to class without a mask. For elementary students, mask breaks will occur at recess, snack time, and other times throughout the day. For all students, mask breaks will occur during lunch and when teachers conduct outside events/activities/breaks.
Read entire message HERE.
Sweet Tweets of the Week
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Did You Know?
Did you know that ALL students receive a free breakfast and lunch this year due to a federal grant? Students are able to come into the building starting at 8:30am for breakfast. Check out the menus for breakfast and lunch HERE.
Ms. Sickler Reads!
