Haynes Monthly

Dear Haynes Families,

I hope that you are enjoying the fall weather and that it has been a nice start to the school year! This morning, Lisa and I were able to have a great conversation at the Principal Coffee with parents and guardians. During the discussion, we heard from parents about what has been going well, what our students and families are looking forward to this year, as well as what parents are looking for from my communication. I really enjoyed the meeting because it provided me with an opportunity to learn more about the community, hear what is important to parents, and to build connections with families! I will be hosting more conversations throughout the year. Also, thank you to the 3rd grade families for hosting the staff breakfast this morning.

One aspect of Haynes that I've really been enjoying has been the School Meetings. School Meetings take place every full-day Wednesday from 1:30-2:10 PM. They are an opportunity for students and staff to celebrate each other, learn about the happenings in other grades, provide important information, and to build an overall community. All fifth grade students have the opportunity to host a School Meeting throughout the year. In order to prepare the hosts, I have lunch with the students to preview the meeting which is one of my favorite parts!

Over the last two weeks, our teachers have been actively engaging in data meetings, led by our literacy and math coaches, to review student progress and identify growth areas in literacy and math. These meetings provide a valuable opportunity for educators to collaborate, share insights, and make informed decisions that positively impact our students. During these data meetings, our teachers have been setting specific and measurable goals for student growth in both literacy and math.

I'd like to end this month's newsletter with a personal update. On Friday September 29th, my wife and I welcomed our fourth child, Welles Robert Amitrano. Right after dismissal, we headed to Emerson and he was born just a couple hours later. Mom and baby are both doing really well and we are all learning how to be a new family of six!

Best,

Bryant Amitrano

It takes about six weeks for your head to start itching after getting lice! Now is the time to catch the lice that were shared at summer camps and sleepovers. Routine inspection is essential to combat the spread.

Check your child’s head for these wingless insects. Because of their color and speed, they aren’t easy to find. Nits are tiny, grayish-white eggs shaped like a tear-drop. They are found on individual hair shafts approximately ¼ inch from the scalp and do not brush away like dandruff would. Favorite spots are behind the ears, at the crown of the head, or the nape of the neck. CDC Lice Info Let Nurse Jackman know if you find lice and she can guide you through treatment. Corinne_Jackman@sudbury.k12.ma.us

We have three new parent members of the Haynes School Advisory Council. Please welcome Annie Serafim, Kerri Ray (served previously), and Mary Stephens (returning).

Haynes School Advisory Council will meet on the following dates from 2:45-4:00 PM in the Haynes Library: October 16, November 13, December 11, January 22, February 27 (Tuesday), March 18, April 23 (Tuesday), May 13.

• Arrival in the morning is from 7:45-7:55 AM. Please walk your child in to the main office to check-in if you arrive after 7:55 AM.
• Car-Line - please remember to pull all the way forward, do not pass unless directed by a staff member, and have your child exit out of the passenger-side door.
• Please use the link below to notify the office of any changes in arrival, dismissal, or absences.

• 10/16/23 - School Council - 2:45-4:00 PM - Haynes Library
• 10/18/23 - Early Release - 11:45 AM Dismissal
• 10/20/23 - Haunted Haynes - 4:30-6:30 PM
• 10/27/23 - Food Pantry & Spirit Day
• 11/1/23 - Early Release - 11:45 AM Dismissal - Conferences
• 11/8/23 - Early Release - 11:45 AM Dismissal - Conferences
• 11/10/23 - No School - Veteran's Day
• 11/13/23 - School Council - 2:45-4:00 PM - Haynes Library
• 11/15/23 - Early Release - 11:45 AM Dismissal - Conferences
• 11/17/23 - Food Pantry & Spirit Day
• 11/18/23 - HOP - Haynes Auction

The HOP newsletter is sent every other Friday. HOP members should send an email request to webmaster@haynespto.org by the Wednesday prior by noon. Community News submissions should go through Sudbury Public School website. Thank you!

The countdown to our spooktastic bash is ON... Get ready for an evening of fortune tellers (some might look familiar to you!), balloon animals, crafts, storytelling, a dance party, and more. Costumes are encouraged, but not required!

Come hungry:

● A food truck will be cooking up burgers, hot dogs, eyeballs (wait, what?), french fries, and other treats.

● Pizza will be available for purchase.

Many of these stations are cash only, so please try to bring small bills!

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE!

Tickets are required for all attending. Ticket sales will end on October 19th and will NOT be available for purchase at the event. This is not a drop-off event – all children must be accompanied by an adult.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE!

Head to Mooyah on Tuesday, 10/17 for delicious burgers, fries, and shakes that will taste even better since a percentage of sales will be donated to HOP!

Funds raised will go towards teacher wish lists, appreciation events, safe-student social events, and more.

*Dine-in or take-out orders only (not delivery, sorry!).

*Please mention Haynes/ HOP at the time of order.