Hathaway Happenings - Home
January 8, 2022
Happy New Year From Our Home to Yours!
Snow Day Fun! Thank You for Sharing!
Scenes From Our Community Meeting
Thank You, Mr. Feinstein!
Community Event
Good Morning Portsmouth Families,
I hope that you had happy and healthy holidays. I am writing to share with you that the next meeting of the Portsmouth LAC will take place on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, from 6:30-7:30. This meeting will be held virtually with a live presentation by the RI Parent Information Network (RIPIN) titled, "Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy". Parents will learn how to effectively communicate with educators in resolving disagreements and understand their rights and responsibilities as it relates to the needs of their child. RIPIN's live webinar will open to the public and will include participation from other school communities in Rhode Island.
Pre-registration through RIPIN is required. Please use this link: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eiy39djf6ddb3e20&oseq=&c=&ch=
(NOTE: Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link to join the webinar).
If you have any questions please contact Sheli Silveria or Don Labbe, LAC Co-Chairs at lacportsmouth@gmail.com
Snow Day Information
Teachers will email a link to the class for a live morning attendance meeting that will take place between 8:30-9:00. All students are expected to attend. During this meeting the expectations for the day will be reviewed.
If at any time during the day support is needed, then email the appropriate teacher and they will respond to your questions throughout the day.
There will be a live afternoon meeting for students to get additional support if needed. This is an optional meeting and if your child does not attend, then this will not impact attendance.
If for any reason your internet is down, then we will provide the assignments to your child when they return to school in person or your internet is back on. In this scenario, we will address any individual attendance concerns.
If you get a chance to go outside post some fun to our Facebook and/or Twitter page!
Our Neighbors
Thank you in advance for helping out the neighborhood!
Science of Reading
Games to Support Early Literacy - Check it out! There are many easy games to play to support early literacy! Happy Playing!
Hathaway Food Pantry
A great big thank you to our Hathaway community for supporting our annual Feinstein Food Drive! It was a great success and our students loved being a part of this community service project. We collected 691 items! Mr. Feinstein is generously donating one dollar per item to our Hathaway School!
In keeping with the spirit of giving, our Feinstein Jr. Scholars are excited to start an in-school food pantry that our students and families can donate to and access when needed.
Please help us as we continue to support our community by sending in food items with your child from time to time. Please email
Mrs. Almeida: almeida@portsmouthschoolsri.org or
Mrs. Pascoe: pascoen@portsmouthschoolsri.org
if you would like to access our food pantry during the school year.
HPTA News
HPTA Meeting
Don’t forget to join us at our next meeting on January 19th, at 6:00pm. Should the meeting be virtual, a link will be sent out.
In March the HPTA will be hosting our annual Springabaloo Fundraiser. This is an adult only night out at the Glen Manor in Portsmouth with a live and silent auction. We are putting together a committee that will be planning the event and collecting donations for the auction. We hope to have our first planning meeting this fall. Please sign up to help make this event a success.
Please visit the school website for more information on volunteering. This process is completed annually to volunteer in the schools and the steps are outlined below.
Complete the google form
Complete the VIS Authorization Form and send in your child’s red folder or drop it off at Hathaway or the School Administration Building.
Fill out form and have notarized
Include a copy of the front and back of your driver’s license or passport
Include a copy of your proof of vaccination
$5 check payable to BCI
If you have any questions please email hathawayvis@gmail.com.
HPTA Board
Securly Home
Securly Home is an app that allows parents to monitor their child’s Chromebook activity at home and add rules for home use. Please take some time to review the slideshow and recording of the parent meeting that took place on 9/16.
We encourage you to sign up now for Securly Home!
Hathaway Notification Form
Please complete the Hathaway Notification Form.
Thank you in advance for helping us to keep things organized and safe in our Hathaway community.
Asynchronous Learning
Students who need to quarantine will be provided with asynchronous distance learning. All teachers are prepared to have daily assignments and accompanying materials available for students on a regular basis. If an entire class is asked to quarantine, synchronous learning will be available to the entire class. Materials pick up may be scheduled.
Teachers will be sharing login procedures with students and families. It is important that your child is familiar with Google Classroom and how to access the necessary lessons. This will make for an easy transition if your child is asked to quarantine.
Reminders
Lunch Orders: Please remind your child that we need to order lunch for the next day. While we understand that sometimes it is a necessity to order on the day of, we ask that you review lunch choices so students are prepared to order one day ahead. Presently Chartwells is short staffed. Your understanding and cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Recess, Mask Breaks, and Outdoor Learning: With the colder weather approaching, we ask that students come to school with appropriate outdoor weather attire. We go out for recess, continue with our outdoor mask breaks, and head outside for learning as much as possible!
Pick Up: Pick up begins at 3:15. Be sure to have your placard visible. Please pull over to the side of Tallman Avenue to buckle up - this will help keep the line moving. If someone other than a parent is picking up, please let the main office know. Pick up ends at 3:30.
Thank you for your support in helping to make drop off and pick up run safely and efficiently.
Accessing Aspen
If you are having issues accessing Aspen, you will have to email familyportal@portsmouthschoolsri.org with your child's name, date of birth, grade level, and your name. The system administrators will be able to restore access to your account and make sure that you can login.
Where Can I Find Past Parent Newsletters?
Important Dates
Important Dates
2021-2022
January 19th - HPTA Meeting, 6:00 PM
January 28th - Staff PD/DL Day
February 16th - Early Release, 2:15
February 16th - HPTA Meeting, 6:00 PM
February 18th - Community Meeting, 2:00
February 21st - 25th - Winter Break
Howard Hathaway Elementary School
Email: littlel@portsmouthschoolsri.org
Website: https://www.portsmouthschoolsri.org/Domain/10
Location: 53 Tallman Avenue, Portsmouth, RI, USA
Phone: (401)683-0500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hathaway.principal/
Twitter: @HathawaySchool