Haynes Happenings
News & Notes from Josiah Haynes Elementary School
September 5, 2019
Haynes School, Opening Day 2019
Principal's Message
We're back! What a wonderful start to the new year we've had! Throughout the halls of Haynes, students are learning new routines, practicing new skills and making new friends. It has been so wonderful to see everyone back, and to welcome the many new students who are now part of our Haynes family!
While the weather didn't allow us to come together for a kick-off picnic, I'm hoping you'll put two dates on your calendar to help us launch the year together. Friday, September 6, I invite you to join me for our September First Friday Principal Coffee at 9 a.m. in the Haynes Library. This will be an informal opportunity for us to connect, and for me to share some of the work ahead this year at Haynes.
Next, be sure to save Thursday, September 19 for Haynes Back to School Night. Doors open at 6 p.m. and we'll get started at 6:30 p.m. More details to come next week!
I look forward to seeing you in and around Haynes School!
Sincerely,
Jeff LaBroad
Principal
Summer Construction Work Enhances Haynes Campus
The Town of Sudbury and Sudbury Public Schools maintenance teams were hard at work throughout Haynes this summer, as we carried out a number of facility upgrades to enhance teaching and administrative space and functionality throughout our building. Here is a sampling of what happened at Haynes while you were away...
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW OFFICE SPACE -- New Assistant Principal and Special Education Team Chair offices were built in the former multipurpose office in the front of our building.
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PSYCHOLOGIST OFFICE -- The former library office is the new School Psychologist's office, including a new door with direct hallway access.
LIBRARY STORAGE INSTALLATION -- A countertop and cabinetry are now in place in the library, providing additional library material storage.
CONFERENCE ROOM UPDATE -- Our conference room has received a modest makeover this summer, including the installation of a digital display, removal of cabinetry/shelving and a fresh coat of paint.
HEALTH OFFICE UPGRADE -- New cabinetry was installed, along with new tile to replace carpet in the health office.
RECONFIGURED PARTNERS CLASSROOMS -- The adjustment of partition installation and room layouts creates a more dynamic and collaborative learning space that continues to provide structures needed for students in the program.
PHONE SYSTEM UPGRADE -- Our phone system is receiving an upgrade this summer, and additional phones are being installed in spaces to enhance safety and communication throughout our building.
NETWORK SERVER ROOM UPGRADE-- The space that houses and controls all of our internet access, internal networks, phone systems and more has been cleaned out, updated and upgraded with a new switcher and climate control unit.
Tech Enhancements in Place for the New Year
In addition to personal devices, Haynes is installing six new Clevertouch boards in classrooms throughout our school. This device was piloted in our library last spring with great success. The new screens are essentially "giant iPads" that allow teachers to lead interactive lessons by mirroring their own computer screens or using the Clevertouch's own computer to display virtual interactive teaching tools. Students and teachers write on using a stylus--or just a finger!
A Shimmering Haynes Greeted Students!
Arrival and Dismissal Reminders
Please review these guidelines carefully. Your cooperation with this plan ensures the safety of all students and an efficient drop-off and pick up each day.
The goal of arrival and dismissal is safety, not expediency. Thank you for your patience with us, especially in the opening days of school and during inclement weather. Please adjust your morning and after school plans accordingly to allow for a procedurally safe dismissal.
REMINDER: No Passing!
Volunteer to be a Room Parent
Submitted by Lisa West, HOP Room Parent Coordinator
We are currently looking for room parents for each of the classes from K-5 for the 2019-20 school year. If you would like to volunteer to be a room parent, please submit this Room Parent Form before Friday, September 13, 2019. Room parents will be selected and notified soon thereafter. If you have any questions about serving as a room parent and the responsibilities required, please contact the Room Parent Coordinator, Lisa West (lisamwest@gmail.com).
Volunteer to Help on Picture Day
Submitted by Allison Riquier, HOP Photo Day Coordinator
The Robbs Photography will be taking student photos on Tuesday, September 17th (rain date: Tuesday, September 24th). The photography will take place outdoors, at the Haynes school. Photo order forms will be sent home with your child this week and should be returned to school on or before September 17th.
We are seeking volunteers to assist the photographer. Please click here to sign up. As a thank you for your time, volunteers will receive a free medium size portrait package, compliments of The Robbs.
Please contact Alison Riquier (princeal99@yahoo.com) with questions about School Photo Day.
Volunteer job descriptions:
2 time slots available - we will need one volunteer for each job, per session.
Session 1: 8:50am (for briefing) - 11am
Session 2: 10:50am (for briefing) - 1pm
- School Photo Day - Retrieve Classes
Retrieve classes from their rooms, collect order forms from the teacher, determine if there are any absentees, direct class to the group photo area. Ask the teacher if there are any special requests for the photographer. Report info to groomer for that class (requests could be for grooming, clothing or positioning).
- School Photo Day - Recorder
Works closely with photographer to confirm that the correct student is posing based on alphabetized list, recording absent or new students, noting a brief description of their clothing to help identify them, and recording any staff or teachers that pose in between the students in each class. Each class has its' own shoot sheet.
- School Photo Day - Poser
Situates the child before their photo is taken. They should also check child for details (i.e., necklace position, straighten collars, tuck in shirts, etc.) Poser should also be ready to assist the groomer as needed.
- School Photo Day - Groomer
Volunteer is there to fix/comb hair, straighten collars, button shirts, clean faces, etc. The Robbs provide new combs to use for each student, along with hair spray, mirrors, tissues and face wipes. Retrievers will notify groomers of any special requests made by parents for hair style, etc. prior to photo.
- School Photo Day - Group Photo Volunteer
This volunteer would assist the group photographer with positioning students for their group photo; then line each class up in alphabetical order and escort them to the individual photo location, based on availability of the photographer.
Welcome Olivia Jones
Chess Club at Haynes School Returns
Submitted by Dmitry Frenklakh
Join the popular Chess Club taught by Chess Master Dmitry Frenklakh, held at Haynes School. Any level and age are welcome! This fall semester runs 8-weeks every Wednesday from 7:45am - 8:45am, starting September 11 and ending on November 6th. There will be no Chess Club on September 25th. Fee for the semester: $150 (checks to be made payable to Dmitry Frenklakh and delivered during the first class on September
11).
Our Chess club provides children with a solid foundation on which to build and grow their skills of visualization and deductive reasoning. We have all ages from kindergarten to 5th grade. A child who is introduced to chess at a young age is likely to do better in school for years to come. Research shows that playing chess improves a child’s thinking, problem-solving, reading, and math scores. Educators and chess experts generally agree the first grade is the ideal time to introduce children to chess, although some as young as four or five may be ready to learn and play. It really helps children in building self-confidence. We hope to have your child join us! Payment is due at the first class on September 11. Please make check out to Dmitry Frenklakh. If you have any questions or for further information, please contact Dmitry Frenklakh by email using dima.frank@gmail.com or if you have any questions, please call him at (617) 823-6865.
Calendar
Friday, September 6
9:00-9:30 First Friday Principal Coffee (Library)
9:30-10:00 HOP New Family Orientation
Friday, September 13
Spirit Day
Food Pantry Collection
Tuesday, September 17
Picture Day
Thursday, September 19
6:00-8:30 Back to School Night
CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE 2019-2020 SUDBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALENDAR.
Haynes Happenings
Website: sudbury.k12.ma.us/haynes
Location: 169 Haynes Road, Sudbury, MA, USA
Phone: 978-443-1093