HAS Weekly Update
November 17, 2023
Pleaser remember that Wednesday, 11/22/23 is single session day.
K-PM class ONLY: 8:40am - 11:20am
Grades 6 - 8: 8:00am - 12:25pm
Grades 1 - 5: 8:40am - 12:40pm
Kevin Deacon
Principal
Lost and Found
The lost and found tables have been outside the main entrance each day this week and will be there next week too. Please come and look for items that belong to your child. Anything not picked up by Wednesday will be donated.
Parking Lot Reminders
During middle school drop off please do not pull into the back parking lot. You can pull into the horseshoe in front of the building to drop your child off.
Thank you for your assistance and understanding.
Rise Against Hunger Fundraiser
Dear HAS families,
We are partnering with Pura Vida Bracelets to offer a special Cranford bracelet for our students. Bracelets are blue and gold in color.
Each bracelet is $10 and sales start on November 20th.
ALL MONEY EARNED GOES TOWARDS OUR WORK WITH RISE AGAINST HUNGER: RAH learn more
Please help us end childhood world hunger by participating. More information can be found in the form linked below!
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 form
Counselors Corner
Upcoming Events
Thursday, 11/22/23 -Single Session to all
Thursday, 11/23/23 - Thanksgiving Day - School Closed
Friday, 11/24/23 - Thanksgiving Recess
Tuesday, 12/5/23 - Elementary Winter Concert
Friday - Sunday, 12/8/23 - 12/10/23 - HAS Fall Drama
Community News
Parent Academy
Are you interested in understanding Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying protocols? Has your child been accused of bullying? Have you ever reported another person for bullying? Would you like to gain strategies to help your child resolve a conflict? Then this event is for you ... On Thursday, December 7th at 6:30pm in the CHS Library please join us in discussing these topics in an interactive setting. Please see the flyer for how to sign up and more information. Click here to RSVP
UCVTS Admissions Information
UCVTS Admissions Information
Greetings from UCVTS, home of the Academy for Allied Health Sciences, Academy for Information Technology, Academy for Performing Arts, Magnet High School, and UCTECH High School!
Attending an information session is a mandatory part of our application process. The Information Session dates for the Class of 2028 are listed below, and are all presented virtually. Students must register for an Information Session here.
Monday, December 4 at 6:30pm
Our application deadline for the Class of 2028 is December 14, 2023.
Reminders
Communication with your Child during school hours
Parental communications with their child should take place only when there is a family emergency and via the main office or guidance phone numbers, NOT via cell phone. Parents are asked to refrain from sending any text messages during school hours, which is a distraction and disrupts instructional time.
Gym Safety from the Nurse's Corner
In order to ensure students’ safety during Physical Education class, the following guidelines have been established:
-Proper footwear is required. Properly tied sneakers are to be worn for physical education class. Sneakers are designed to allow for easy movement and to protect the feet and ankles from injuries that could occur while participating in vigorous activities.
* No shoes, sandals, flip flops, boots or crocs are allowed.
-Gym excuses can be given up to three (3) days with a parent note. A doctor’s note must be obtained after the third day.
-Any student under a doctor’s care for a medical orthopedic reason cannot return to gym without a doctor’s note.
-A student with a cast, brace, sling or splint will not be allowed to participate in physical education regardless of a doctor note. These devices create the potential for injury to another student.
Forgotten Items
Middle School Yearbook
CRANFORD DISTRICT SEL CALENDAR
Please click on the link below to view our Social Emotional Learning Calendar for the district. The calendar will be updated monthly to reflect Family Academies, awareness months, and school activities which foster student wellness and safety, SEL skills, character education pillars, and Full Value Principles. Thank you for your participation and support.
IMPORTANT ROAD SAFETY REMINDERS
PLAYGROUND AFTER-SCHOOL
Please be sure to supervise students on the playground after-school.
During the school day and at recess we have many expectations of the students when on the playground to keep them safe (i.e. no throwing wood chips, not running up the slide; not jumping off of high platforms;) and we would love for all students to be safe after school.
Thank you for your cooperation and for keeping our students safe.
Early Pick up
Please make sure you email the attendance office: has-attendance@cranfordschools.org
(copy-paste email address) or call 908-709-6229 or 908-709-6983, if your child has to be signed out early to attend an appointment. This will help us prepare for the pick up and allow us to get your child to you in a timely fashion.
Visitor Protocols
- If you are picking up your child for an appointment please notify the office ahead of time by emailing (HAS-attendance@cranfordschools.org) or calling 908-709-6229 or 908-709-6983. The nurse may also call to have you pick up your child if they are feeling ill.
- During pick up have your ID ready and ring the main entrance intercom bell. State your name and the reason for your visit then present your ID to the camera.
- You will be buzzed into the vestibule.
- Please wait in the vestibule.
- We will bring your child to you in the vestibule where you will sign them out.
School Lunch - Pomptonian
Click here for information from our school lunch provider Pomptonian.
District - Go Green Folder
ATTENDANCE AND LATENESS
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.
No Dogs on School Property
Please do not bring dogs to school during entry and dismissal.
Appointments
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 (copy-paste email address)
Kindergarten Single Sessions
**Kindergarten single sessions will alternate between AM & PM classes according to the following schedule:
Wednesday, 11/22 - PM only (no AM session)
Friday, 12/22 - AM only (no PM session)
Monday, 2/5 - PM only (no AM session)
Monday, 3/11 - AM only (no PM session)
Tuesday, 6/18 - PM only (no AM session)
Wednesday, 6/19 - AM only (no PM session)
Hillside Avenue School
Email: Deacon@cranfordschools.org
Website: https://has.cranfordschools.org/
Location: 125 Hillside Avenue, Cranford, NJ, USA
Phone: 908-709-6229