HAS Weekly Update

November 9, 2022

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Today HAS hosted a Veterans Day Celebration. The students and staff held a "Clap in" for Jim D'Arcy, a United States Airforce veteran and Cranford resident. The students thanked Mr. D'Arcy for his service and presented him with cards, letters, and a thank paper chain. HAS was honored to hold this event and sends a big thank you to all veterans for their bravery and service.

School Spirit Points

This year we have created a friendly competition between our 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Each month the students will be participating in school spirit competitions to earn School Spirt Points for their grade level. This month's activity is a "Can Drive." Next week students are encouraged to bring in canned goods and place them in their grade level's section in room 44.

7th & 8th Grade Family Night

Please see the linked invitation to Cranford High School's annual family night. This virtual meeting has been set up to provide families of 7th & 8th graders with information related to Cranford High School. We hope that you are able to join us, as we look forward to this introductory event.

Community News

Parent Academy

Parent Academy

Full Value/ SEL Family Night

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

6:30- 8:00 PM

This workshop is designed to define and explain the five social-emotional learning competencies as well as the six principles of Full Value. This is a hands-on workshop and parents and students who attend will be provided with practical tips and strategies for incorporating SEL and Full Value at home.


Presenters: Cari Lopez, Principal at Livingston Avenue School, Grace Rivetti School Counselor @ LAS and WAS, Gayle Colucci District Coordinator of Culture and Climate


Parent/child presentation K-8

Location-Livingston Avenue School

RSVP to attend here


Parent Academy
Gratitude Grams Fundraiser

Gratitude Grams Fundraiser

Show those who you care about how appreciative you are this season of giving with a Gratitude Candy Gram-click HERE! Use the Google Form in the letter for purchase directions!
Gratitude Grams Fundraiser

Upcoming Events

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11/17/22 - PTA Meeting , 7:00pm, Cafeteria

11/18/22 - Grade 6 Social, 7:00pm, Gym/Cafeteria

11/23/22 - Single Session for students and staff

11/24/22 & 11/25/22 - Thanksgiving Recess

12/2/22 - "Haphazardly Ever After" (Fall Drama Production), 7pm

12/3/22 - "Haphazardly Ever After" (Fall Drama Production), 7pm

12/4/22 - "Haphazardly Ever After" (Fall Drama Production), 2pm

Reminders

District - Go Green Folder

Go Green Folder
6th Grade Social

6th Grade Social

The PTA is excited to announce the HAS 6th Grade Fall Ball! The event is scheduled for Friday November 18th from 7:00pm-9:00pm. The kids are sure to have a (Fall!) Ball with a DJ, games, and a selfie station. An allergy-safe snack & water will be provided (see list of snacks below).

If your HAS 6th grader would like to attend, you MUST complete the permission slip by clicking here.

Please note: Drop off is at 7:00 pm at the Main Door and all students must be picked up by an adult promptly at 9:00 pm at the Main Door. Students will NOT be allowed to walk/bike home.


**List of snacks: Cheez-its, Snyder's Gluten Free Pretzels, Welch's Fruit Snacks, Individually Wrapped Twizzlers


Click here for the flyer of the event

6th Grade Social

Lost and Found

We have a lot of lost items on the lost and found tables in the main hallway. Please remind your child to check the tables for any item they may have lost.
Math League

Math League

Orange Ave School and Hillside Ave School are hosting monthly Math League competitions during the Enrichment Intervention period. During this thirty minute session, middle school students will participate in problem solving tasks. A Math League champion is announced monthly for each grade and each winner will receive a medal. All students are invited. If you have any questions, please email the K-12 Math Supervisor, Evan Levy, at levy@cranfordschools.org
Math League
Governor's Educators of the Year

Governor's Educators of the Year

Do you know a classroom teacher or educational services professional who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference? If so, please take the time to recommend this person for the Governor’s Educator of the Year Program by completing this nomination form.

Governor's Educators of the Year
ATTENDANCE AND LATENESS

ATTENDANCE AND LATENESS

Regular daily attendance is critical to effective learning and a successful school experience. Once a student reaches 10 absences we will be sending home letters to notify parents/guardians that their child has reached this threshold.


Punctuality is also a habit HAS strives to expect and support. Middle school students who arrive after 8:10 a.m. are considered tardy. They must obtain a late pass from the office. After the sixth tardy, a student will receive a lunch detention each time they are tardy. Parents/Guardians will be notified if their child has been tardy five or more times. On February 1st tardy counts will reset and the process will begin again.

ATTENDANCE AND LATENESS
Middle School Yearbook information

Middle School Yearbook information

Use the link below to order the Middle School Yearbook.


https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/job/8666


Click here for information about the 8th grade ADs/Well Wishes.

Middle School Yearbook information
No Dogs on School Property

No Dogs on School Property

Bringing along the family dog, especially with such pleasant weather, during arrival and dismissal has become a common practice for many. However, it does pose some safety concerns for students who have a fear of dogs.


Thanks to everyone for being mindful of keeping the school grounds free of any dogs so that all students can move about freely without worry of having to come in contact or pass by a dog on the premises.

No Dogs on School Property
Notes from the School Nurse

Notes from the School Nurse

2022-23 Covid-19 Reporting Form

Notes from the School Nurse

Visitors/Forgotten Items

  • Please know that when items for middle school students are dropped off the students will be called at the end of the period to pick up their belonging. This is to help limit interruptions.

  • If you are coming to the building for a meeting or to pick up a student please be aware that will not be allowing anyone to enter the building while the middle school students are passing between classes during period changes. We appreciate your patience.

  • You must have your ID to enter the building. If you are dropping off your child and you don't have your ID ring the bell and had your student enter the vestibule. Your child will then ring the second bell and the office staff will bring them in and direct them to class.

Parking Lot Safety

Parking Lot Safety

During morning arrival and afternoon pick up please make sure you are alert, driving slowly, and looking before driving in and out of the parking lot. Many students and parents walk to and from school and are crossing the street using the crosswalks. Even if you are running late it is imperative that you take your time and proceed with caution to ensure the safety of all. Thank you all for helping to keep everyone safe.
Parking Lot Safety
Appointments

Appointments

Please make sure you email the attendance office (HAS-attendance@cranfordschools.org) or call 908-709-6229 or 908-709-6983, if your child has to be signed out early to attend an appointment.
Appointments
Absences

Absences

If your child is absent for any reason, please call our absence line at 908-709-6983 (24/7) or email has-attendance@cranfordschools.org.

Absences

Kindergarten Single Sessions

**Kindergarten single sessions will alternate between AM & PM classes according to the following schedule:

11/23 (AM), 12/23 (PM), 2/6 (AM), 3/13 (PM), 6/21 (AM), 6/22 (PM)

Hillside Avenue School

Hillside Avenue School

Hillside Avenue School

125 Hillside Avenue, Cranford, NJ, USA Deacon@cranfordschools.org 908-709-6229 has.cranfordschools.org/