11/10/19

Hello Silver Hill Families,

I hope everyone is able to enjoy Veterans Day weekend with an extra day off to celebrate those who have served our country proudly.  Thank you to all the veterans!

Important Reminders:

1. No school – NOVEMBER 11th (Monday) – Veterans Day
2. Curriculum meetings K-4 Tuesday Nov 12 3:25-5:25PM, Grade 5 = Mon Nov 25th
3. Staff Meeting Monday Nov 18
4. Drop-off starts at 8:30AM and Pick-up starts at 3:15PM.
5. Drop Off and Pick Up Reminders: we appreciate your help and consideration to keep all of the students safe!

Please be sure not to drop students off before 8:30. There is no staff on duty before then and students are not allowed in the building before then unsupervised.

Please be careful when dropping off and picking up to follow parking lot rules and etiquette. Rushing and having students walk across the parking lot can be dangerous for all.  The students safety is of utmost concern.

1. COLD weather has arrived, please be sure the students have warm coats, hats, and gloves.  They are outside on most days from 8:30-9:00am and again for recess.  If you need assistance with some warm clothing, please just let us know and we will do our best to help out.
2. Attendance Matters:
   1. Each month a homeroom will be awarded attendance award for the month for the best overall attendance.  Their picture will be posted on our website. October’s Attendance winner was Mrs Alves’ Grade 3 classroom!  Congratulations to room 208!
   2. ATTENDANCE CONTEST: school every day raffle…. Every student who is here daily until Thanksgiving will have their name entered to win a prize for their family. Help your student succeed academically and get a chance to win a prize as well!
3. Wednesday Dec 4th Winter Concert Grades 4 & 5 at 5:30pm
4. Thursday Dec 5th – Dec 12th = Book Fair
5. Wednesday Dec 11th Parent Teacher Conferences
6. Jewish Coalition Literacy Tutors are always looking for more volunteers to help our students improve their reading skills.  If you or anyone you know may be interested in volunteering at Silver Hill or have any questions about the program, please contact our Reading Coach, Jessica Todd, attodd@haverhill-ps.org.

Week at a Glance:

Monday 11/11 – No school – Veterans Day Celebration

Tuesday 11/12 – Chorus at 8:15 – 8:55am with Mrs Kallas. Please email Mrs. Kallas at barbara.kallas@haverhill-ps.org if your child has signed up but is unable to attend.

Friday 11/15 – PTO school store open at all lunches!  Please help support our students and school when you can!

Upcoming PTO events:

1)  Monday, November 18th – PTO meeting 6Pm school library

2) Tuesday, November 19th – Restaurant Night at Panera Bread

Time: 4PM – 8 PM

Please show the link below and our school will get 20% back from sales that evening!

https://events.panerabread.com/attachment/4dd2a095-a5db-4a80-9b79-e9a7692a1996/event_flyer.pdf

3) Friday, November 22nd – Silver Hill Friends & Family Night at Skateland

Time: 6PM – 8 PM

ALWAYS one of the best events of the year!  All tickets are $7 per person and are available for purchase at the door

4) Sunday, November 24th – Haverhill’s Annual Santa Parade

Time: 1PM

This year’s theme will be “Santa Celebrates Haverhill’s Heroes”

If anyone is interested in marching with Silver Hill, please contact our coordinator Jenny Greene at greeneteamjt@gmail.com for more info.

5) Tuesday, December 10th – Family Holiday Shopping Night

Time: 4:30 PM – 8 PM

Please have your students come to do some holiday shopping, while the adults sit back and have some hot cocoa and treats!  There will be raffles, crafts, and lots more holiday fun! Want to help out? Please sign up for one or more slots at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094eafa92aa2fe3-silver1

6) Wednesday, December 11th – Parent Teacher Conferences Bake Sale

Time: 5PM – 7:30PM

If you are a baker, please consider contributing to the holiday bake sale!  Please see the link below to sign up for helping at the table, contributing a yummy treat-or BOTH!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094eafa92aa2fe3-silver

7)Friday, December 13th – Restaurant Night at Fuddrucker’s in Methuen

Time: 5PM – 8PM

Community News:

1. Sunday, November 24th – Haverhill’s Annual Santa Parade 1:00PM

Have a great day and remember to be kind, it truly makes you feel good!

Mrs. Lucas

Principal – Silver Hill Elementary
Mary Ellen Lucas
Principal
Silver Hill Elementary School
675 Washington Street
Haverhill, MA 01832