Blair Mill Beagle Brief
From our PAWS to yours...December 6, 2021
2021 Theme: Simply the BEST...Students, Families, Staff
Principal's Message
Dear Blair Mill Families,
This week all families will have an opportunity to conference with their child's teacher (virtually or in person). Teachers have been working hard to prepare for conferences and gather artifacts and information to share with our families. This is our first conference of the year and an opportunity for teachers to update families on their child's progress, as well as, provide feedback about the skills they are developing.
As we move into December we have much to look forward to including our Caring and Sharing Drive, Winter Sing Along and parties and lots more learning and fun in our classrooms. For many families tradition is a big part of December. One of my family traditions is to force my husband and kids to take a "holly jolly holiday picture". This is of course their favorite thing to do in December. I'm sure many moms, dads or grandparents out there can relate to running to a dozen different stores trying to find the perfect outfits (in this case matching pajamas) and then getting everyone to sit, smile, and like it just for two seconds for the perfect picture. Even the dog was over me by picture number 20! Just as we did at the beginning of the year, I invite you to share a fun picture of your family sharing a tradition. It can be a winter or holiday picture or any picture you would like to share...old or new. It could be a picture of your family playing in the snow! Pictures will be displayed on our Blair Mill lobby television as another way of connecting our Blair Mill families. The children and teachers love stopping in the lobby to see who shows up on our TV.
Email pictures to jjones@hatboro-horsham.org by Monday, December 13, 2021.
Most importantly, this month we honor the traditions and holidays of all of your families all year long whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Ramadan or any holiday. We value and appreciate the diversity of our school community and the traditions and customs of everyone.
Have a terrific week!
Stay safe, happy and healthy!
Dr. Gee
Conferences and Progress Reports
Progress Reports will be electronically available to families on 12/8 beginning at 4 PM. Family conferences will take place on 12/9 and 12/10. Teachers will have a copy of the progress report available to provide to families at this time. Families sign up for conferences, either in-person or virtually with your teacher. If you need a conference time, please reach out to your child's teacher.
Directions are attached below to access your child's progress report online.
Save the Date
December 8, 2021 - Progress Reports Released at 4PM
December 8, 2021 - End of Coat Drive
December 9,10, 2021- Family Conferences (Virtual or In Person)
December 13, 2021 - Send in a Family Holiday or Tradition Pic (jjones@hatboro-horsham.org)
December 15, 2021 - End of Caring and Sharing Drive
December 22, 2021 - Winter Parties 2:30 PM
December 23, 2021 - Early Dismissal
Home and School News
Caring and Sharing Drive - December 1st - December 15th
The annual Caring and Sharing Fund drive is an opportunity to help Blair Mill students and families in need. In lieu of holiday gifts for your teacher or favorite staff member, fill out this form and a card will be given to your student to sign and hand out. This card will indicate that a donation has been made in the recipient’s honor.
Your donation can be any monetary amount you feel comfortable with and 100% of your donation is used to aid students and families within our Blair Mill community. Any amount will help!
Please send the attached form (below) back with cash or checks
enclosed by December 15th 2021.
Checks should be made out to: “Blair Mill HSA”.
Please email hsablairmill@gmail.com with questions.
Thank you to Taralyn Schultz and our HSA for organizing Caring and Sharing.
Apparel Pick Up - Monday, December 6, 2021, 6-7PM
Blair Mill spirit wear is in. Pickup will be Monday night from 6-7 at the front entrance to Blair Mill. If it is ok to send home with your child, please send an email to Christine Albrecht at auntfifi514@aol.com.
Thank you to Christine for organizing our Spirit Wear!
Holiday Shop - Thank you!
It was a great success and the children really enjoyed shopping. Our amazing HSA made sure every child could go home with an ornament.
Blair Mill Student and Family Directory Information
Want to connect with other parents/guardians in your child’s class? Set up play dates? Find out about school events? Join Konstella! This year the HSA has moved the directory to an online/app-based program that’s easy to use! (See below for directions to sign up.)
Coats for Kids Donations - Ending December 8th
A Reminder about our Coats for Kids Drive
Have your children outgrown their coats? Looking for a place to donate? Let Blair Mill help you! We are collecting gently used or new coats beginning November 8th through December 8th! All coats will help children in Philadelphia. Please consider supporting this wonderful cause. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Kiss at skiss@hhsd.org.
Thank you for your support in advance.