Dear Silver Hill Community,

I hope you all are having a nice weekend! It is a hectic time of year for sure! We are so thankful for all of the families that made time to attend the Grade 3/4 Winter Concert! The students and Mrs. Kallas put on such wonderful performances!

Holiday Shopping Night – The Silver Hill PTO is hosting a Holiday Shopping night on Tuesday, December 12 from 5-7:30 pm in the cafeteria. This is a great opportunity for students and siblings to buy inexpensive gifts for their family and friends. There will be crafts and refreshments provided. We hope to see you there!

El PTO de Silver Hill organizará una noche de compras navideñas el martes 12 de diciembre de 5 a 7:30 pm en la cafetería. Esta es una gran oportunidad para que estudiantes y hermanos compren regalos económicos para sus familiares y amigos. Habrá artesanías y refrigerios. ¡Esperamos verte ahí!

Also, if you would like to help out in the Holiday Shop on Tuesday, please sign up using this form:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094EAFA92AA2FE3-46651732-holiday

LOST AND FOUND – We have a HUGE Lost and Found! (Please see photos below) Please check to see if any of your child’s belongings are in the Lost and Found. Items not claimed will be donated after the Winter Break.

EARLY RELEASE DAYS: As a reminder, this Wednesday, December 13th and Friday, December 22nd are Early Release Days with dismissal at 11:35 am.

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Sincerely,

Donna Martin, Principal

UPCOMING EVENTS/INFORMATION/REMINDERS

Pokemon (and other) Cards – Please have your children leave their Pokemon cards at home. We have too many instances of cards getting lost or hard feelings over “trades” at school. Thank you for your help and cooperation.

The district is adding text messaging (SMS) capability to SchoolMessenger Communicate, the system we now use for phone calls and emails – Over the following weeks, families can opt-in to receive text messages from SchoolMessenger texting Y to number 67587.

• If they opt-in before January 2, 2024, they will be pre-approved to receive text messages from Haverhill Public Schools.

• If they do not opt-in before January 2, 2024, they will receive a mass communication from SchoolMessenger to their cell phone number on file in SchoolBrains asking for their permission.

There is more information on the District website, at this link:

https://www.haverhill-ps.org/district-is-adding-text-messaging-sms-to-schoolmessenger-communicate/

Thank you! We are working to keep important communication open and transparent with all HPS families and staff.

SEPAC Update –

RSVP Now! On December 11th, the Haverhill SEPAC and the Dept. of Special Ed. will meet for a presentation on operations, procedures, and a glimpse into the new IEP coming soon. We hope to see you there!

¡Confirma tu asistencia ahora! El 11 de diciembre, Haverhill SEPAC y el Departamento de Educación Especial. se reunirá para una presentación sobre operaciones, procedimientos y un vistazo al nuevo IEP próximamente. ¡Esperamos verte ahí!

https://www.haverhillsepac.com/event-details-registration/hps-special-education-department-presentation-on-operations-procedures-and-the-upcoming-new-iep

Attendance – If your child is tardy, please walk them into the office to be signed in. If your child is going to be absent, please call the school at 978-374-3448 or email us at silverhillabsences@haverhill-ps.org.

Thank you!

Thank you to all who attended the PTO meeting on Monday, December 4th. The next meeting will be Monday, January 8th. All are welcome!! We would love to have many new members, even if you can only be involved a little bit!

Tuesday, December 12 – PTO Holiday Shoppe – 5:00-7:30 pm – Silver Hill Cafeteria

Wednesday, December 13 – Early Release Day – 11:35 am dismissal

Friday, December 22 – Early Release Day – 11:35 am dismissal

Monday, December 25 – Monday, January 1 – NO SCHOOL – Winter Break

Tuesday, January 2, 2024 – School Reopens

Monday, January 15 – NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day