Jaguar Journal 02-26-23

Posted on February 27, 2023

Hello Silver Hill Families,Happy Sunday! I hope you all are well and have had a nice week of February vacation. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back in the building tomorrow!! 🙂

Just when we thought spring was around the corner, there is a bunch of snow predicted in the forecast for this week! Please be sure your children come to school with boots and other winter gear. We will continue to try to get outside for recess as much as possible.

Building Update – All of the pipes and heating systems damaged by the cold two weeks ago have been fixed, and Art and Music are taking place in their rooms again. The carpets on the first floor were professionally cleaned over vacation, and the 3 rooms on the second and third floors were thoroughly cleaned by our amazing head custodian, Mr. Rene. Thank you again to both HPS Maintenance and Silver Hill’s custodians for their speedy and thorough repairs and cleaning after the damage!

Progress Reports – Went home to all families on Tuesday, February 14th. Please be sure you see your child’s progress report and contact the teacher with any questions.

***Silver Hill Spirit Day on Friday, March 3rd! Let’s all show our pride by wearing Silver Hill apparel or colors!!***

Grade 5 Bake Sale – A special thanks to those who helped with the 5th grade bake sale on Thursday, 2/16! With all of the sales and donations, 5th grade raised $248.50 for their end of year activities!!

Book Fair – The Book Fair was a tremendous success this year!! A HUGE Thank You to Ms. Morowski for all of her hard work and organization!! Thank you as well to the PTO and all of the parents who volunteered to help out in the Book Fair! It works so well because of all of you!

Reminder – The Kid’s Heart Challenge donations will be due by 3/03/2023.

Qustodio-Student Safety-Digital Wellbeing Platform – At Haverhill Public Schools we’re committed to providing a learning experience that allows your child to grow and flourish with technology. That’s why we’ve teamed up with a student safety and digital wellbeing platform that is now protecting the devices your child uses at school, ensuring they stay safe and secure.

For more information, visit our website.

Other Previous Updates and Information:

Cell Phone Policy – We have seen an uptick of inappropriate phone use at school. Here is a reminder of our expectations at Silver Hill:

“Cell phones must be shut off and stored in backpacks during school hours. They may not be used at any time during the school day, including lunch and recess.

If they are seen by a classroom teacher, staff, etc. the phone will be confiscated and turned into the main office. The device can be picked up at the office by the student at the end of the school day. Repeated offenses may require the parent to pick up the device and/or require the student to drop it off daily at the office.”

Safety at Dismissal Time – There have been an increasing amount of car driving in during pick-up time that do not enter the car pick-up line but instead park illegally in the bus lanes or faculty parking lot. Please DO NOT continue this practice. This makes it very challenging for the buses to get through. Additionally, students run across the parking lot to meet their rides which is very dangerous.

  • If you are walking to pick up a child, please meet them at the front of the school.
  • If you are picking up a child in the car, please get in the car pick-up line.
  • We appreciate your attention to this matter. The safety of our students and everyone in the Silver Hill community is our number one priority!

Please be sure your children come to school with warm coats, hats, and gloves. We will be having outdoor recess as much as possible through the winter and we want to be sure all are protected from the colder weather!

**Please also be sure to send your children with snacks for snacktime.**

Take care and be well.

Sincerely,

Donna Martin, Principal

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Children living in Haverhill who are five years old by August 31, 2023 (born between 9/1/2017 –

8/31/2018) are eligible to enroll in Haverhill Public School’s FREE all-day Kindergarten Program.

Enrollment for the 2023-2024 School Year is now open and we want you to get a head start!

Kindergarten Registration – Please click HERE for more information.

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FEBRUARY LUNCH MENU

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PTO CORNER

Next Meeting of 2022-2023: Monday, March 6th at 6:00 pm in the Silver Hill Library. All are welcome! We look forward to seeing you there!

Upcoming Dances –

Friday, March 10 – Grades 3-5 – 6:00-8:00 pm

More information and a parent volunteer sign-up sheet to be coming soon!

Haverhill Community Youth Sports and Activities Directory

HAVERHILL COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY

Mr. Murphy and the HPS Wellness Dept have created a simple directory of available opportunities throughout Haverhill, in an effort to increase participation and foster healthy lifestyles. We are calling it the Haverhill Community Youth Sports and Activities Directory (HCYSA). Their aim is to help build awareness, accessibility, and participation in local youth sports and activities programs. They believe that physical activity plays a key role in a child’s development because it doesn’t just develop the body. Playing, running, jumping, sports, dance, and all forms of exercise play a role in a child’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Please note that the HPS Wellness Dept is not affiliated with any of the opportunities provided.

Click the links below to find out more information about opportunities throughout the greater Haverhill area.

Community Directory (English)

https://tinyurl.com/HPSActiveKids

Community Directory (Spanish)

https://tinyurl.com/HPSNinosActivos

Community Directory (Portuguese)

https://tinyurl.com/HPSCriancasAtivas

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

Monday, February 20 – Friday February 24 – NO SCHOOL – February Vacation

Friday, March 3 – Silver Hill Spirit Day!

Friday, March 3 – Grade 3 Animal Projects in the cafeteria

Monday, March 6 – PTO Meeting – 6:00 pm

Tuesday, March 7 – Grades 2 & 3 – Marty Kelley visit

Friday, March 10 – Grades K & 1 – Dr. Seuss Magic Show – 1:45 pm

Friday, March 10 – Grade 3-5 Dance – 6:00-8:00 pm

Thursday, March 16 – Grade 2 field trip – Junie B. Jones play – 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

Tuesday, March 21 – Grade 3 TRUE MCAS practice – 9:30 am – Lunch

Wednesday, March 22 – Early Release Day – 11:35 am dismissal

Monday, March 27 & Tuesday, March 28 – Polished Dental at Silver Hill

Tuesday, March 28 – Grade 3 ELA MCAS

Wednesday, March 29 – Grade 3 Field Trip / Grade 4 ELA MCAS

Thursday, March 30 – Grade 3 ELA MCAS

Friday, March 31 – Grade 4 ELA MCAS

Monday, April 3 – PTO Meeting – 6:00 pm

Tuesday, April 4 – School Librarian Day 🙂

Tuesday, April 4 – Grade 5 ELA MCAS

Thursday, April 6 – Grade 5 ELA MCAS

Friday, April 7 – NO SCHOOL

Thursday, April 13 – Grade K – Tony Toledo Storyteller

Monday, April 17 – Friday, April 21 – NO SCHOOL – April Vacation

Monday, May 1 – PTO Meeting – 6:00 pm

Tuesday, May 2 – Grade 4 Math MCAS

Thursday, May 4 – Grade 4 Math MCAS

Monday, May 8 – Grade 3 Math MCAS

Tuesday, May 9 – Grade 5 Math MCAS

Wednesday, May 10 – Grade 3 Math MCAS

Wednesday, May 10 – Grade 2 Science demo/experiments

Thursday, May 11 – Grade 5 Math MCAS

Tuesday, May 16 – Grade 5 STE MCAS

Wednesday, May 17 – Grade 3 USS Constitution Field Trip

Tuesday, May 18 – Grade 5 STE MCAS

Thursday, May 25 – Grade 4 Field Trip

Friday, May 26 – Early Release 11:35 am

Monday, May 29 – NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 31 – Grade 1 Stone Zoo Field Trip

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ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

For Elementary/PreK/K School Parents:

Showing up matters for R.E.A.L because it is an opportunity to:

  • Build Routines
  • Increase Engagement
  • Provide Access to resources
  • Support Learning

Routines: Daily attendance routines can reduce stress, increase your child’s self-confidence, and lay a foundation for good attendance in later grades.

Engagement: Participation in school helps your child connect with other children and adults and get excited about learning.

Access to Resources: Schools can give you access to meals, physical and mental health care and other supports, and fun enrichment activities (sports, clubs, music, afterschool, and summer programs, etc.).

Learning: Children learn best from hand-on activities and through meaningful interactions with their teacher and other students.

A reminder that it is very important for your child to be on time to school each day! Please reach out to your child’s teacher or school adjustment counselor if you need any support with getting your child to school.

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

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