The Hiawatha Buzz!

February 24th, 2023

Growing hearts and minds for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one.

Principal's Message

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Dear Hiawatha Community,


Thank you to everyone who was able to come out for our Community Dinner. It was so nice to be able to serve you all and give you space and time to enjoy a good meal with good company.


I hope everyone has a great break. I will be taking the break off to be with my family.


Take care and see you in March!


Katherine

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Important Dates

Winter Break

February 27th through March 7th - NO SCHOOL - Please plan accordingly

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Cardboard Challenge

Saturday, March 11th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM

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HIA PTO Meeting

March 14th from 6:00 to 7:00 PM

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Green Mtn Sing

March 21st from 7:55 to 8:25 AM

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Family Conferences

March 23rd from 5:00 to 8:00 PM

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March 24th - NO SCHOOL - please plan accordingly

Cardboard Challange info.

Please join us on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM for the Cardboard Challenge! Need a way to entertain the kids during Winter break? Grab a pencil and paper and get planning! Find out more about the Global Cardboard Challenge and get inspired here: https://cardboardchallenge.com/


Remember to set aside cardboard, boxes, recycled materials or special items you might want to use.


Got extra cardboard to share? We will be collecting donations in front of the school, at drop off on March 8-10.

Message from Mr. B in gym

Over the past three weeks students spent a lot of time working on their basketball skills. Younger students played games like Freeze Dribble, 4 Corners and Red Light Green Light with basketballs. Ask your older students about Make It Take It, Steal the Frog, Chicken FIghts, Watermelon Shooting and Basketball Bowling. All students had the opportunity to explore and shoot around during choice time.
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Cold Weather Clothing Reminder

During the Winter months, please remember to send your student to school every day with the items listed below.

We go outside every day when the wind chill temperature has our "Feels like" temperature higher than zero degrees.

  • hat
  • pair of gloves or mittens
  • coat
  • snow pants
  • boots
  • change of clothes
  • indoor shoes

If students do not have boots and snow pants, they will still go outside but need to stay on paved areas of the playground during recess. This is done to keep them dry.

Please pack indoor shoes for your student to wear inside the school building. Wearing wet snow boots is not only uncomfortable but makes for wet floors, which can lead to injury.



Need Winter Clothing Items?


If you need assistance with obtaining winter gear, please contact Mrs. Grykien or Nurse Reyna. Health Office: (802) 857-7740.

Hot lunch Menu

Hot lunch Menu

Click the link below for the hot lunch menu, be sure to select the correct month in the top right corner. The menu can also be found on our website :-)


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Hot lunch Menu

Fun on the playground!

Hiawatha Elementary School

Hiawatha Elementary School

Hiawatha Elementary School

30 Hiawatha Avenue, Essex Junction, VT, USA mmurphyertle@ewsd.org 802-878-1384 EWSD.org/HIA