I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Happy May! Last week was week one of PSSA testing. Our students in grades 3-6 took the ELA portion of the assessments and did a great job! Last Monday, our 2nd grade students had their field trip to the Elmwood Park Zoo. Students shared they had a great time and the zoo playground was a huge hit! On Wednesday, some of our students enjoyed a performance from the Pennfield Middle School orchestra and we recognized and thanked our Administrative Assistants, Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Mandes, for all they do for the students and staff at Hatfield Elementary. Friday, our 3rd graders had a glow stick dance party to celebrate earning the most Hawk Feathers last month! !

This week, PSSA continues for grades 3-6. Our students will be completing the math assessments and our fourth graders will also complete the science assessments. Please make sure your child gets plenty of sleep, comes to school with a charged chrome book, and is ready to do their best! Monday is School Lunch Super Hero Day. We recognize and thank Ms. Dina and her amazing team for all they do for our students! On Tuesday, our students in Mrs. Seiler and Mrs. Marzewski's classes will go on their CBI trip! Looks like it'll be another great week at Hatfield Elementary!

We hope you have a wonderful week!

Keep soaring above and beyond,

Mrs. Whalen

May, 2023

5/01 School Lunch Super Hero Day

5/01 PSSA Testing (continues through 5/5)

5/08 Teacher Appreciation Week (continues through 5/8)

5/16 Teacher In-service; No school for students

5/17 Hatfield Literacy Night

5/20 IronKnights Triathlon

5/23 Hatfield Home and School Meeting

5/26 Olympic Day

5/29 Memorial Day

• If your child rides a bike to school, PLEASE remind them that they must wear a helmet. We are noticing that more and more students are not wearing one and of course, their safety is our concern. Thank you for your help with this.

• A slight change has been made to two of our busses. Please remind your child (if this applies) that bus 151 (orange) is now 26 and Bus 112 (blue) is now 151. We have been reminding students here at school as well.

• Please send your children to school with appropriate clothing for the temperature outside. The district policy states that classes will not go out for recess if the wind chill is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Unless a doctor's note is turned into the office students will be required to go outside with their class.

• If your child will be absent for the day please let us know. You can either: email Mrs. Mandes at mandesm@npenn.org OR call 215-853-1470 OR through the Hatfield website: https://hatfield.npenn.org/attendance. All absences will be marked as unexcused unless we are notified.

• The district launched the Here Comes The Bus App. The app went live on January 9th. The app will be used to let parents know when their child’s bus is within a certain radius of the bus stop. Here is the communication sent out by the district. If your student is a bus rider, their ID should go home and come back to school every day. Please take the HCTB survey!
  

• From Mrs. Ball: For the safety of your child, sneakers are required for students to actively participate in Physical Education (Gym) class. It would be greatly appreciated if you could assist your child in remembering to wear or bring sneakers to school on their designated PE day.