Husky Howl #18

2/5 100th Day of School

2/5 100th Day of School Assembly 2:15 (Parents of students in K4 and K5 are invited to attend)

2/16 No School-- Teacher Professional Development

2/19 No School- President's Day

2/20 No School-- Teacher Professional Development

2/22 D'Angelo's Fundraiser

2/28 Build a Creature Night

Please remember that at drop-off and pick-up parking in spots and walking to drop your child off or pick them up is prohibited. All drop-offs and pick-ups must use the car line. Please note, the North Maple St. driveways are not to be utilized to enter the parking lot during drop-off and pick-up hours. Everyone entering campus must use the North St. entrance. Thank you for your cooperation in making sure our students are safe at arrival and dismissal.

Some families have inquired about ways to block YouTube on their child's iPad. If you would like YouTube blocked on your child's iPad, please fill out the survey below. It may take approximately one week for the settings to go into effect after the survey is completed. Please note, if you choose to disable YouTube on your child's device, they will not be able to access any teacher assigned videos that may be used in their classroom.

Optional Survey - Disable Student Access to YouTube

On Thursday, February 1st, HMS students explored the new monthly theme of empathy. Students listened to the book “Strictly No Elephants,” written by Lisa Mantchev, and read by Mrs. Kibbe! Classes discussed the importance of inclusion, and how to help when friends are feeling left out. Then, students created their own “clubhouses” where everyone would feel welcome.

In an effort to continuously improve the Enfield Public Schools we would appreciate your candid feedback.

Every Friday, our teachers nominate students and staff who have gone the extra mile to display our PAWS expectations. This week, we recognized Tucker (19), Xila (10), Austin (20), Jeihlani (18), Samuel (8), Sehazdeep (K3), Constantine (15), Van (12), Michele (19), Mason (K5), Mrs. Venoutsos, Layla (16), Keyzaris (K6), Beau (K6), Ryan (13) and Willa (10) for their hard work! Keep up the great work everyone!

Congratulations to Rooms 10, K2, K5, K6, and 18 who filled their classroom buckets this week!

Keep up the great work! We have many classrooms who are close to filling their buckets and know that all of our HMS students will keep working hard showing our PAWS expectations every day! When classrooms fill their buckets, they earn a class reward. Some examples of rewards we have seen so far this year: PJ day, Stuffed Animal Day, Fort Day, and extra recess.

PAWS: Practice Kindness, Always Be Safe, Make Wise Choices, and Show Respect

See the raffle calendar prizes listed below. Calendars and ticket order forms will be sent home with students this week!

February 27th is our monthly PTO meeting on Teams at 7PM.

Join us for a game on March 16th at the Hartford WolfPack!

Join us on March 12th. 35% of purchases will be donated to our PTO.

As the weather begins to get colder, please make sure that your child is wearing clothing appropriate for playing outside at recess such as coats, hats, and gloves. Please help us in making sure that your child is able to enjoy recess time with their class by ensuring that they have appropriate dress to be outside in colder temperatures.

A few reminders about our school health protocols for when children should not attend school.

1. Students are always sent home from school with a temperature greater than 100 degrees, active diarrhea or vomiting, or a suspected contagious disease.

2. Students must be without fever, vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school.

If you have any questions about particular issues or protocols for students who should or should not attend school, our nurse is happy to answer those for you! She can be reached at 860-763-7502.

Thank you for your help in helping us stay healthy!

Enfield Family Resource Center offers playgroups for children from birth to five years old.

See below for information on the Grandparents raising Grandchildren Support Group offered through the Enfield FRC.

Please click on the link below to access the FRC monthly newsletter.

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