The Hiawatha Buzz!
January 3, 2020
Growing hearts and minds for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one.
Principal's Messages
Dear Hiawatha families,
Welcome back! Returning to school in January is always filled with renewed energy and resolve to make a positive difference in the lives of all the members in our school community. As we begin the New Year, it is always a good time to focus once again on our personal goals. This goes for our kiddos, too! I encourage parents to sit down with their child(ren) and celebrate their successes so far and develop goals and next steps.
I wish everyone a happy and healthy 2020, and I look forward in sharing the many successes and achievements of our students with you as the year unfolds.
Kindly,
Katherine Grykien
Upcoming Events
- Martin Luther King Day: January 20, 2020 Early dismissal at 11:45AM
- Annual International Potluck Dinner: January 24, 2020 at 5:30 to 7:00PM
The Learning Center needs your help!
If you can help, please send them with your child or stop by the library to drop them off
by January 10.
Many thanks!
Pre-Break fun at Hiawatha
Annual International Potluck Dinner
We will be having our Annual International Potluck Dinner on Friday, January 24th, 2020 at 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the Hiawatha Gym!
Theme: Art & Culture of Europe.
Please join us and bring a dish to share!
There will be a free craft for children!
Martin Luther King Day
We will be having an early dismissal on Martin Luther King Day, January 20, 2020. Dismissal will be at 11:45AM, please plan accordingly.
Our lunch schedule will be:
Third Grade: 10:40 - 11:05
Second Grade: 10:45 - 11:10
First Grade: 11:10 - 11:35
Kindergarten: 11:15 - 11:40
PTO News
Hiawatha’s Inform & Inspire Speaker Series
The first one is on Thursday, January 9 - Healthy, Affordable Food for Kids, and Local Food Insecurity and Resources in VT
Time: 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 for Food for Kids; 6:15-7:30 Food Insecurity
Hannaford Dietitian Joanne Heidkamp, MS, RD will present ideas on putting together snacks for kids that provide the energy and nutrients they need without breaking the budget. She'll also discuss how involving kids in planning and preparing snacks can help them develop self-confidence and kitchen skills.
Tim Morgan, the Child Nutrition Initiatives Specialist, and Olivia Peña, the Food Security
Hunger Free VT's Tim Morgan, a Child Nutrition Initiatives Specialist, and Olivia Peña, a Food Security Specialist, will present on hunger and food insecurity in our community, the important programs that work to improve food security, and how communities and families can support and get access to healthy, affordable foods.
RSVP for childcare by TEXTing 31996 with “care” in your message.
The Basics:
Free Childcare provided (RSVP - TEXT the word “care” to 31996 for the 1/9 event)
$1 per slice for pizza (sugg. donation)
Free pizza for teachers
All events start at 6 p.m. unless noted, and take place at
Hiawatha Elementary School, 30 Hiawatha Ave., Essex Junction, VT 05452
More details go to http://www.ewsd.org/hiapto
Winter Outdoor Gear Reminder
During the winter months, please send your student to school with a hat, a pair of gloves or mittens, a coat, snow pants, and boots. If students do not have boots and snow pants, they will need to stay on paved areas of the playground during recess. This is done to keep them dry.
Also, please pack shoes for your student to wear inside the school building. Wearing wet snow boots is not only uncomfortable but makes for wet floors, which can lead to injury.
If you need assistance with obtaining winter gear, please contact me or Mrs. Grykien (kgrykien@ewsd.org).
Thank you,
Reyna Maher, RN
857-7740
Community Happenings
Gather at the Table at Essex High School
On January 11th, we will be having a FREE event for our community to gather Essex & Westford Neighbors together at EHS. Dinner will be prepared by EWSD Child Nutrition Services & volunteers. An open gym with supervised activities will be offered for children of all ages. Local entertainment and much more!
Please join us !!
Doors open at 4:30
Dinner/Dessert is from 5:30 to 7:00 (Activities continue thru dinner)
Also we are still looking for volunteers for the event. If you are interested you may contact me at cdowman@ewsd.org or just copy this link into your search bar and go to the facebook page. www.gatheratthetable.info ( Scroll down the page and you will see where to sign up to volunteer.)
Thanks Everyone!!!
Cindy Dowman
FMS Para
Gather at the Table Committee Member
Attendance & After School Plan Changes
Please be sure to contact Michelle by 8 AM if your child is going to miss school during the day.
You can call the Attendance line at 802-857-7007(for Attendance only), call Michelle at 802-878-1384, or email her at mailto:mmurphyertle@ewsd.org. You can also go to our website and use the Report an Absence tab on our Home page.
If you have a change in your child's after school plan on any given day, contact Michelle BEFORE 2:00 PM, and 1:00 PM on Tuesdays.
***When sending emails to a teacher regarding your student's attendance or a change in their after school plan, PLEASE include Michelle to the email in case the teacher doesn't have time to read your email or there is a sub...Michelle takes care of all attendance and after school plans for all teachers.***
Hiawatha Elementary School
Email: mmurphyertle@ewsd.org
Website: www.EWSD.org/HIA
Location: 30 Hiawatha Avenue, Essex Junction, VT, USA
Phone: 802-878-1384