The Weekly Office Newsletter
October 13, 2023
Due to low turnout rsvp's, we unfortunately had to make the decision to cancel Noche Latina. Noche Latina was scheduled for Thursday, October 19th, 2023, from 5 pm -7 pm.
We are hoping to plan another Hispanic Heritage event in the Spring to celebrate Latin American Cultures and Heritages throughout the world and in our community.
Important Upcoming Dates
October 13 - Middle School Dance - Grades 6-8 - time - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
October 16 - October 20 - NJHS Spirit Theme Week - See Flyer below
October 25 - Early Dismissal - 12:30pm
October 27 - PTO Trunk or Treat in HWP Parking Lot
October 30 - 7 & 8 grade Coast Guard Academy Concert Band Trip
November 2 - Turkey Trot - Afterschool on the track
November 3 - 9 - Scholastic Book Fair - More information to come
November 7 - Conferences - (No School for Students) Professional Development for Staff
November 8 - Picture Retake Day
November 8 - Fall Sports Awards - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
November 10 - Veterans Day - No School
Spooky Day at Porter
Tonight is the Middle School Dance - Grades 6-8
LUNCH MENU UPDATE
Halloween at Horace Porter School
Please note:
No Face Paint
No Masks
No Props(we don't' want to cause any distractions during class-time)
We can't wait to see everyone's costumes!
Morning Drop-off Reminder
Amplify Curriculum
Mrs. Neumuth’s kindergarten class was treated to a special pumpkin story by Mrs. Barbara Wilson, Interim Superintendent.
HWP Spirit Week - Sponsored by The NJHS
Scarecrow Deadline has been extended.....
The scarecrow stakes are up and awaiting your amazing creations! If you haven't sent in your forms yet there's plenty of time. The deadline to enter has been extended to October 20th. You can enter the contest by printing off the forms using the link below.
3rd Annual Storybook Pumpkin Patch at HWP Library
Rocks in the Library
"Mystery Minstrel" program
Ms. Caton is facilitating her "Mystery Minstrel" program. This is an initiative where a parent (grandparent, adult family member) are invited to be our “mystery guest” in their child's music class. The scheduled participant will be a surprise in their child’s music class.
This week, we had 2 special guests.
William's Dad in 2nd grade and Ava's Mom in 4th grade.
Participants do not need to be musicians to sign up, just eager to join in the fun!
Parents that have students K-4 can contact Ms. Caton at kcaton@hwporter.org for more information.
Be on The Lookout for Paw Certificates
Mrs. Caputo has started handing out Paw Certificates, who will be next to recieve one.