March 23, 2012
Dear Parents,
The excitement is building to see Charlotte’s Web this afternoon. I hope that you all will be able to see it. There are three public shows; 7:00 PM tonight, and 2PM and 7PM on Saturday.
I want to wish Jaden Sanborn, Daisy Hutt and Anyata Hamilton the best of luck as they compete in the state-wide Junior Iron Chef competition on Saturday. They will be one of 84 teams competing at the Essex Expo center.
This week’s spectacular weather has resulted in a few dress code concerns, especially among the girls. Please have your children review the school dress code. Short shorts, spaghetti straps, clothing that reveals the midriff, or low necklines are not appropriate for school. How ironic to write this at a time of year when we are normally wearing snowsuits, boots, hats, etc.
Speaking of winter clothing, I want to remind you to check out the lost and found racks in the slate lobby. These will be cleaned out over April break, and all clothing will be donated to the Listen Center.
Grades for the third marking period closed today. Although report cards will be sent home next week, parent teacher conferences will not take place until April 13. Some teachers are contacting parents electronically to sign up for a conference. Other teachers will send home a sign-up sheet.
If you have questions or concerns about the placement of your child, the spring parent teacher conference is the time to have this conversation with his/her teacher. Working as teams, teachers make all placement decisions. Input from parents is considered, so please express your opinion during conference time.
Over the next two weeks, each school team (K-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8) will hold a retreat to plan for all spring events, and to begin planning for next year. Class lists, transition meetings, planning for students with special needs, ordering of materials, and holding informational nights for parents are all being planned.
Parents of students receiving Title 1 services are invited to a School Report Night on April 24. You will receive additional information before April break.
We are currently trying to locate all Incoming Kindergarten Students for the 2012-13 school year. If you know of any children who will turn 5 before September 1, please ask their parents to contact Heidi in the office. We intend to hold our parent informational meeting for incoming Kindergarten students on Tuesday, May 1.
On TUESDAY, the Hartland Board of School directors will meet at 5:00 PM. Normally they meet on Mondays. This is a reorganization meeting during which new members Alan Goldblatt and Noah Jacobson-Goodhue will be formally introduced. Committee and Board assignments will be made. In addition, several policies will be introduced. I hope to see you there.
I had the honor of giving six candidates for the Principal’s position a tour of the school this week. This was an enjoyable experience. The interviewing committee consisted of parents, students, teachers, board members and central office administrators. I appreciate the huge commitment of time the team has given to this process. I also feel absolutely sure that this school will be left in good hands. The candidates were impressive.
Have a wonderful weekend. As I said earlier, I hope you will all see Charlotte’s Web. As always, give your child a hug for me.
Judy Callens, Principal
