HSA Meeting April 19th, 2024, 9:00 Attendees: 15 in person, 8 online Updates from Dr. Oates Teacher Representative – Ms. Droske Kindergarten is working on writing personal narratives. Students are starting to use punctuation and full sentences. They are also using phonetics to sound out words. Social Services Donations – Cake mix and icing. Donations can be …
HSA Meeting March 15th, 2024, 9:00 Attendees: 15 in person, XX online Updates from Dr. Oates Teacher Representative – Ms. Finnegan on Executive Functioning Skills & Parent Book Club This year 5th graders will start to receive executive functioning training, not to be confused with study skills. Fifth graders are at an age where they are able to …
HSA Meeting February 15th 2024, 9:00am Attendees: 19 in person, 10 online Updates from Dr. Oates Teacher Representative – Beth Fischetti (4th Grade) This year each grade will be using Second Step Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs to teach students techniques to thrive in school and life. The first unit is growth mindset and goal setting. The lessons culminate …
HSA Meeting January 16th 2024, 9:00am Attendees: 11 in person, 12 online Updates from Dr. Oates Teacher Representative – Mrs. Kaplan One school, one book (OSOB) has launched with Big Tree by Brian Selznick. Each household has received a copy and will be reading along with the schoolwide schedule. Please remember to email a picture of your family …
HSA Meeting November 16th 2023, 9:00am Attendees: 17 in person, X online Updates from Dr. Oates Teacher Representative – Katie Bielicky – Mrs. Bielicky and Mr. Dembin run student council which is open to 4th and 5th graders. The club meets every other Tuesday at lunch. The group works to help the school promote events such as the Pink Out …
HSA Meeting October 13th 2023, 9:00am Attendees: 24 in person, 19 online Thank you to the Board of Education candidates that presented at our meeting. Updates from Dr. Oates Food Drive – The school theme for the year is “All Better Together” so donation items will follow the theme. Last month was Peanut Butter and Jelly and …
HSA Meeting September 15th 2023, 9:00am Attendees: 33 in person, 15 online Updates from Dr. Oates Teacher Representative Ms. Finnegan – Students in all grades participate in age appropriate Social and Emotional Learning. This year a new program, “Open Circle”, will be used daily to teach students about topics such as kindness and empathy, emotional management, relationship skills …
HSA Meeting May 12th 2023, 9:00am Attendees: 19 in person, 6 online Updates from Dr. Oates Teacher Representative Ms. Kaplan – The curriculum for the Library includes Tech Safety and Ms. Kaplan has been teaching each grade about various topics. A lot of great resources exist for educators and parents on Common Sense Media (https://www.commonsensemedia.org/) including contracts for digital rules. …
HSA Meeting April 20th 2023, 9:30am Attendees: 13 in person, 7 online Updates from Dr. Oates HVAC Installation Update – The installation is complete and the gym is now a comfortable, climate controlled space for assemblies, performances and events. Class Placements for 2023/24 School Year -A letter went out, linked in the ENews on April 11th, describing the process, factors …
HSA Meeting March 16th 2023, 9:30am Attendees: 5 in person, 12 online Updates from Dr. Oates Teacher Representative – Ms Ross – This month in kindergarten the students have been learning about St Patrick’s Day. They have built leprechaun traps, read St Patrick’s Day themed books, and worked on writing “I feel lucky when…” HVAC Installation Update – Installation …
