Week of January 31st – February 4th

A Note from Ms. Sickler

The Harvest PTA is proud to present our first-ever Kindness Olympics during the month of February.  Each week, Harvest families will have the chance to participate in a series of Kindness events designed to encourage everyone to practice kindness in a variety of ways.  Kindness is always a choice and the more we practice it, the more natural it becomes.  More information below in “PTA Points”!

Ms. Sickler


February Specials Schedule


Upcoming Events

  • March 3 – Heritage School will be hosting a virtual transition night for incoming 4th graders
    • 6:30 PM via Zoom

  • March 16 – 2022/2023 Young 5s & Kindergarten Round-Up Informational Meeting
    • 6:00 PM via Zoom

PTA Points

 

Get Help Buying Food While Schools Are Closed | Dedham School

  • Sign up for lunch help HERE.

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District Notes

From Dr. Laatsch’s Community Message:

Inclement Weather – District Procedures

THIS  DOCUMENT provides parents and employees with information related to the decision-making process and communication strategy associated with school cancellations.  There are essentially two (2) winter weather situations that can result in the closure of school: Extreme Cold and Poor Road Conditions.

Save the Dates

February 7 – Special Board of Education Meeting (Trustee Vacancy Interviews)

  • 5:30 pm at Liberty School BOE Room

February 8 – Board of Education Meeting

  • 6:30 PM at Liberty School BOE Room|

February 18 – Early Release Day

February 21 – President’s Day – NO SCHOOL

February 22 – Board of Education Meeting

  • 6:30 PM at Liberty School BOE Room|

Read entire message HERE.


Sweet Tweets of the Week

Link to Grant Update from Foundation of Saline Area Schools


Did You Know?

Did you know that individuals, classrooms, athletic teams, clubs, businesses, and families are invited to thematically design, decorate and fill a gift basket for our annual Spring Gift Basket ContestAll baskets and proceeds raised from this event benefit Saline Area Social Service.

On Saturday, March 19th, from 8 AM – 2 PM, baskets will compete in a creativity contest at the Saline Spring Craft Show. People at the show are encouraged to vote for their favorite basket by placing money in a voting box. All baskets and money received from this event go directly to Saline Area Social Services.

More information found HERE.

Week of January 24th – January 28th

A Note from Ms. SicklerWinter Kids Vector Art, Icons, and Graphics for Free Download

With the snow falling, families have asked about our recess guidelines, included in our Harvest Handbook.  I have also included them below:

It is important that students go outside for recess.  Fresh air and an opportunity for exercise and unstructured play complement curriculum and daily activities.  Be sure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather conditions.  When the weather is extremely cold, we refer to current temperature and wind chill factor.  Students will go outside for recess if the temperature is 10 degrees F or above including wind chill.

Ms. Sickler


Upcoming Events

  • January 25 – Board of Education Meeting
    • 6:30 PM at Liberty School in the BOE Room
    • Link to watch the meeting virtually
  • March 3 – Heritage School will be hosting a virtual transition night for incoming 4th graders
    • 6:30 PM via Zoom


PTA Points

  • A shout out to the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum for the amazing presentation and demonstrations to our 2nd graders.  And a thank you all for supporting the PTA that we could make this happen.

  • Sign up for lunch help HERE.

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District Notes

From Dr. Laatsch’s Community Message:

Health Insurance companies are now required to cover the costs of at-home Covid tests

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/01/10/biden-harris-administration-requires-insurance-companies-group-health-plans-to-cover-cost-at-home-covid-19-tests-increasing-access-free-tests.html

Access to free Covid tests can be found below:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/18/us/politics/government-website-covid-tests.html

Read entire message HERE.


Sweet Tweets of the Week

 


Did You Know?

Did you know that Harvest has a Girls on the Run team?  Girls on the Run is excited to bring this program to Harvest for another great year.  The program has been modified to accommodate COVID recommendations for 2021.  We are in need of coaches!  You don’t have to be a runnerjust enthusiastic about building confidence in our 3rd-5th 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.

Girls on the Run is an 8 week program for girls in grades 3rd through 5th that combines training for a non-competitive 5k event with a dynamic life skills curriculum. Twice weekly lessons and interactive activities are led by volunteer coaches who create a positive and safe environment for girls to learn about themselves, connect with their peers and contribute to the community. The program culminates in a non-competitive, celebratory 5k event (local to each site for 2021) that allows the girls a chance to shine with an overwhelming sense of accomplishment! Participant registration will open February 22.

No prior experience necessary- we provide the training, supplies, support and inspiration! Contact info@girlsontherunsemi.org or site liaison Joyce Mueller (joycemueller@gmail.com / 734-972-7389) for more information.

Week of January 17th – January 21st

A Note from Ms. Sickler

Smedley CLOSED January 20th: Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Denver Online

Many Harvest Hornets have learned about Martin Luther King, Jr. this past week.  The University of Michigan hosts an annual event for children and youth.  This year it will be a virtual event.  Learn more and register HERE.

Ms. Sickler


Upcoming Events

  • January 20 – Safety Community Conversation

  • January 25 – Board of Education Meeting
    • 6:30 PM at Liberty School in the BOE Room
    • Link to watch the meeting virtually

PTA PointsPandemic EBT program will help more than 350K Oregon children cover missing school meals | Local News | kptv.com

Sign up for lunch help HERE.


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District Notes

From Dr. Laatsch’s Community Message:

HERE is a link to last week’s guidance if you want to review any of the updated changes regarding mitigation strategies and various protocols.

HERE is a link to the presentation from the January 11th Board of Education regarding Covid-19 Updates.

Read entire message HERE.


Sweet Tweets of the Week


Did You Know?

Did you know that our specials calendar changes based on changes to the SAS calendar?  Due to Friday, January 14th being a no school day, we have adjusted our specials calendar.


Ms. Sickler Reads!

January 10th – January 14th

A Note from Ms. Sickler

Dr. Laatsch shared important information in his Friday’s Community Message including NO SCHOOL on Friday, January 14th and updated COVID-19 Protocols.  Read his entire message HERE.

Ms. Sickler


Upcoming Events

  • January 11 – Board of Education Meeting
    • 6:30 PM at Liberty School in the BOE Room (or through livestream link listed below)
    • Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl4RFR3Ykp0
    • NOTE: Due to the more contagious nature of this latest COVID-19 variant, mask usage will be strictly enforced. In addition, spacing will be limited in order to provide greater distancing between participants).
  • January 14 – No School for Students
    • SAS Staff Professional Development (A.M.) / SAS Staff Virtual/Asynchronous Learning Prep (P.M.)
  • January 17 – No School for Students and Staff
    • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • January 20 – Safety and Security Community Conversation
    • 6:30-8:00 PM at Liberty School in the BOE Room
  • January 25 – Board of Education Meeting
    • 6:30 PM at Liberty School in the BOE Room

PTA PointsPandemic EBT program will help more than 350K Oregon children cover missing school  meals | Local News | kptv.com

Sign up for lunch help HERE.


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District Notes

From Dr. Laatsch’s Community Message:

The district is preparing IF there ever is a need for a “quick pivot” shift to virtual learning (6-12 grade students only) IF we ever need to execute this plan.

The plan would involve grades 6-12 students going virtual (remote) for a particular day. Secondary teachers would deliver real-time instruction to students on this day using Zoom. Each student has a District issued device already that they can use to access this content. By shifting grades 6-12 students to virtual instruction for this day, this would free up some of our staff (administrators, custodial staff, bus drivers, some paraeducators, substitutes and premier substitutes) to shift down and help the elementary staff operationalize the day. These roles are essential to ensuring that elementary instruction can take place in-person. This will allow the elementary students to stay in-person for this particular day.

Read entire message HERE.


Sweet Tweets of the Week


Did You Know?

Did you know there are lots of opportunities for our Harvest Hornets to participate in extracurricular activities?

Guide

Online Registration


Ms. Sickler Reads!

Enjoy the story Little Snowflake