A Note From Nurse Fetty:
This letter is to let you know that the Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening Program will be happening soon at Silver Hill.
A BMI is a measure that is used to show a person’s “weight for height for age”. It is calculated using height and weight. BMI data is collected for students in grades 1, 4, 7 and 10.
Your child’s privacy will be respected at all times. The results of your child’s height, weight, and BMI measurements are strictly confidential – the results will be kept in your child’s school health record and will not be shared with anyone without your written permission.
Parents and/or guardians can request in writing that their child not participate in the screening.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you, Nurse Kelli Fetty
Other Previous Updates and Information:
2022-2023 Yearbooks!
Preserve a lifetime of memories for your child!
Our Silver Hill school yearbook consists of a photo directory of all students in K-5, staff portraits, candid photos, clubs and a farewell section to outgoing students. 4th and 5th grade students will receive a free copy thanks to our school PTO and business sponsors, and do not need to place an order. Students in grades K-3 will need to place an order to receive a book. The cost per book is $13.50. Please contact the school PTO or email jeni@bentleysrealestate.com if cost is the reason you cannot order.
Place an order for your child’s yearbook at the following link:
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
GRADE LEVEL MOVEMENTS FOR 2023-2024
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.
APRIL LUNCH MENU
PTO CORNER
Next Meeting of 2022-2023: Monday, May 1st at 6:00 pm in the Silver Hill Library. All are welcome! We look forward to seeing you there!
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)
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Monday, April 10 – School Site Council Meeting 6:30 pm (rescheduled)
Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/gkp-zzdr-xvo
Tuesday, April 11 – Kindergarten Information Night at Silver Hill – 6:00-7:30 pm
Thursday, April 13 – Grade K – Tony Toledo Storyteller
Thursday, April 13 – Grade 3-5 Title I Mathematics Night 5:00-7:00 pm
Friday, April 14 – ROARS Assembly – K-2 will be 9:30-10:00 am and 3-5 will be 10:10-10:40 am.
(Families will be notified if their child is receiving an award.)
Monday, April 17 – Friday, April 21 – NO SCHOOL – April Vacation
Monday, May 1 – PTO Meeting – 6:00 pm
Tuesday, May 2 – School Site Council Meeting 6:30 pm
Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/gkp-zzdr-xvo
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
Monday, May 15 – Grade 4 Math MCAS
Tuesday, May 16 – Grade 5 STE MCAS
Tuesday, May 16 – Silver Hill/Consentino Band Concert – 6:30 pm
Wednesday, May 17 – Grade 4 Math MCAS
Wednesday, May 17 – Grade 3 USS Constitution Field Trip
Thursday, May 18 – Grade 5 STE MCAS
Thursday, May 18 – Arts Alive District-Wide Art Show at HHS
Tuesday, May 23 – Kindergarten Information Night at Pentucket Lake ES – 6:00-7:30 pm
Wednesday, May 24 – Grade K-2 Title I Literacy Night 5:00-7:00 pm
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
Thursday, June 8 – Lip Sync Showcase 6:00 pm
Monday, June 19 – NO SCHOOL – Juneteenth
Friday, June 23 – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – Early Release Day for students