A positive parent-teacher partnership can be a powerful way to support a child’s growth throughout the school year. At conferences, you will get to see your child’s school work, peak in their lockers, and hear about assessments. In the past, teachers may have shared a child’s specific reading level, but as a district, we’re moving away from that practice to focus more on the specific reading behaviors your child is working on in order to become a strong, independent reader.

All this information can be overwhelming, especially if your child has academic, social, or emotional struggles. Remember, your child is more than a test score (and your teacher knows this too). View this time as a way to sync up with your child’s teacher and get a chance to get a window into your child’s world. Amazing things happen inside of Harvest!

Check out this PBS KIDS webinar featuring parents and educators and find out how they support the children in their lives. Family experts share ideas on how to come together to build a parent-teacher relationship, communicate to help your child learn and grow, and celebrate when your child thrives.

Remember, Friday (11/17), Monday (11/20), and Tuesday (11/21) are half-days (12:10 dismissal, no lunch is served) and NO SCHOOL Wednesday – Friday. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Break!

To our Harvest Hornets celebrating, have a fun and festive Diwali!

Emily

November Specials Calendar

THIS TUESDAY – PTA Pancake & PJ Event
Thursday, November 16th – Parent-Teacher Conferences (evening)
Friday, November 17th – 1/2 Day (12:10 dismissal; no lunch served)
Monday, November 20th – Parent-Teacher Conferences (1/2 Day, 12:10 dismissal; no lunch served)
Tuesday, November 21st – 1/2 Day, (12:10 dismissal, no lunch served)
Wednesday, November 22nd – Friday, November 24th – N0 School
Monday, December 25th – Friday, January 5th – No School
Tuesday, December 5 – School and Family Partnership Series session focusing on early literacy. Families discover fun and effective ways to enhance early literacy skills at home and gain confidence in understanding your child’s literacy progress. RSVP at http://bit.ly/44D74a9
Thursday, February 1st – New York Times Bestselling author Julie Lythcott-Haimes speaking on topics from her book, How to Raise an Adult. Interested participants can RSVP here.

Join us on TUESDAY anytime between 5:30-7:30pm for our Pancakes and PJs with Bedtime Book Shopping event! Payment (cash preferred) will be taken at the event.

Our Scholastic Book Fair starts THIS WEEK. Click HERE to learn more about our Scholastic Book Fair.
- Check out book choices and put money in your child’s eWallet HERE
- Want to volunteer at the book fair? Sign up HERE

PTA is purchasing entrees for 11/16 and 11/20, please join us in providing drinks, snacks, salads, and desserts for our hardworking Harvest Teachers and Staff during conferences.
- Sign Up to donate HERE
- Unable to donate an item but still want to contribute? PTA Board Members will use funds to purchase needed items for conference dinners
  - Paypal – @HarvestPTA
  - “Round Up”/Donate cash at the Pancakes and PJs with Bedtime Book Shopping Event on 11/14
  - Donate online HERE

There are NO scheduled bus route cancellations the week of November 13. The Transportation Department and many supporting staff from other departments are using all available drivers to cover bus routes. Due to our continued need for bus drivers, unplanned route cancellations due to illness/injury are still possible. The Ride 360 app will be used to communicate unplanned cancellations. Please make sure you have enabled notifications on the app. Instructions to install and use the Ride 360 app are available on the Saline Area Schools Transportation website.

Did you know about My Future Fund? It’s never too early to think about college & career – even for elementary students! My Future Fund gives 2nd-6th graders a jump-start on saving by opening a FREE account for college and career training costs! Your student might even be eligible to claim up to $500! Take action here: https://bit.ly/StartMyFutureFund

Please reach out to Sara Saylor, ssaylor@washtenawisd.org to explore more.