Simmons Elementary School
September 20, 2023
October 18, 2023
Mrs. Karen Kanter, Principal kkanter@hhsd.org
Dr. Robert Campman, Assistant Principal rcampman@hhsd.org
Mrs. Jillynn Parsons, Administrative Assistant jparsons@hhsd.org
Mrs. Lynn Doan, Attendance Secretary ldoan@hhsd.org
On Monday, author Bryan Smith will be visiting Simmons Elementary School. All students will have the opportunity to meet the author during two assemblies on Monday morning. Bryan Smith comes from a family of educators. He has worked in education for over 20 years. Mr. Smith began his career as an elementary school teacher before realizing he had a passion for helping children deal with difficult issues. He has since spent more than 15 years as an elementary school counselor, where he teaches students life skills that will help them succeed. Through his writing, Mr. Smith hopes to motivate, educate and inspire children. His stories address topics like sportsmanship, executive functions, self-control and self acceptance. Thanks to Tami Italia, guidance counselor at Crooked Billet Elementary School, for writing the grant through HHEF that is bringing Mr. Smith to our school district.
Upcoming Events
Tonight, Oct. 18 - HSA Meeting at 7 p.m. in the school library
Thursday, Oct. 19 - HSA Trunk or Treat, 6 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 20 - Friday, Oct. 27 - Scholastic Book Fair
Wednesday, Oct. 25 - Early Dismissal for students at 1 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 26 - STREAM Family Night, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade (PK, K and 1st) and Parties
Simmons HSA Happenings
Scenes from Simmons
Halloween 2023
On Tuesday, October 31st, Simmons Elementary School students will be having Halloween activities and parties in their classrooms. Your child’s teacher will send home more specific information about their class activities. Please take a moment to review the information below regarding our Halloween plan.
2:15 – 2:30 p.m. Preschool, Kindergarten and Grade 1 Parade in the gym
For the Halloween parade, family members are invited to come to the school gym and sit on the bleachers. Please leave extra time to park in a legal parking space, then enter the gym through the exterior door under the overhang. The students will parade around the gym a few times, then return to their classroom for their parties. The exterior gym doors will be open beginning at 2 p.m.
2:30 p.m. Preschool, Kindergarten, and Grades 1, 3, 4, and 5 classroom parties
The Simmons Home and School Association will arrange with each homeroom to provide snacks and festive activities to each classroom. Classroom party volunteers need to wear their valid HHSD volunteer badges.
*** 1:30 p.m. Grade 2 classroom parties***
Please note the earlier time for our grade 2 parties. The students will have their special area classes beginning at 2:15 p.m.
Costumes
If your child’s class is dressing up for Halloween, please remember that all costumes need to be appropriate for an elementary school setting. No face paint, hair dye or weapons should be brought to school as part of a costume. Thank you for helping us make this event fun and safe for everyone.
Have a Gently Used Halloween Costume to Donate?
Need a Halloween Costume for your Child?
If you would like a gently used Halloween costume for your child, please complete this form: https://forms.office.com/r/dK5mRtiMVe
Holiday Help
Each year, the Simmons staff helps school families in need by collecting holiday gifts. If your family could use assistance with making holiday wishes come true, please click below and fill out the confidential form.
Fall Festival
Library Volunteers Needed
We are in need of volunteers to help in the school library. With so many students developing good reading and research habits, we love to have volunteers to help us shelve books and to help students check out books. If you have a few hours to volunteer, it would be greatly appreciated.
Volunteers are asked to work either a morning or afternoon, weekly or every other week. Morning hours are from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM and afternoon hours are 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact our librarian, Mrs. Vagnoni, at tvagnoni@hatboro-horsham.org.
Please note: All school volunteers must have Hatboro-Horsham School District volunteer credentials. Please refer to the volunteer information on the district website here: https://www.hatboro-horsham.org/domain/445