HPE November Family Newsletter

Happy lifelong learners. Passionate and positive in every way!

Happy November Sunday, Harris Park Families!

Tomorrow, November 4th, is an early release day, and students will be dismissed at 1:40 PM. Please note there is no after-school programming, so all students must be picked up by 1:50 PM. Our next early release days are November 18th, December 2nd, and December 16th.

Join us for a fun Harris Park family skating night at Skate City on Wednesday, November 6th, from 4:00-6:00 PM! More details are in your November newsletter. We hope to see you there!

As we celebrate this month of gratitude, I want to extend my deepest thanks to our families and community members. Your support—through parenting, working on goals, reading together, practicing math facts, and attending our school events—makes Harris Park an exceptional place for children to learn and grow. We are truly grateful!

Please remember that Halloween candy should be enjoyed at home, as candy is not allowed at school.

Daylight savings ended today; don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour.

In observance of Veterans Day, there will be no school on Monday, November 11th.

We also warmly invite you to our next PTA meeting on Tuesday, November 12th, from 4:00-4:45 PM in the library. For more information, please email Laurie Perila at lperila@wps.org.

Students will have a full week off from November 25th to 29th for Thanksgiving. I hope this break brings joyful and restful time with loved ones. As we look forward to welcoming students back on December 2nd, please consider keeping to a regular, school-like routine to help ease the transition back.

Stay warm, stay positive, and thank you for being a wonderful part of our community!

Love,

Mrs. Mills (Richey)

Please visit destinationwps.org to learn about our district's needs that may be presented to voters this fall. We encourage you to take part in our Quick Poll and explore the Funding Priorities photo/link below the survey to view current poll results.

Additionally, you can engage with our team in the interactive Q&A section under Community Discussion. We welcome your questions and feedback.

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Monday, November 4

• 7:35-1:40 Early Release Day, student pick up at 1:40 PM
  

Wednesday, November 6

• 4:00-6:00 Skate City Community Event

Monday, November 11

• No School, Veterans Day

Tuesday, November 12

• 4:00-4:45 PTA Meeting in our Harris Park Library, email lperila@wps.org for information

Monday, November 18

• 7:35-1:40 Early Release Day, student pick up at 1:40 PM
  

Monday - Friday, November 25-29

• No School, Thanksgiving Break

Monday, December 2

• 7:35-1:40 Early Release Day, student pick up at 1:40 PM

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, December 3, 4, & 5

• 3:00-5:15 Holiday Gift Shop in the library

Tuesday, December 10

• 4:00-4:45 PTA Meeting in our Harris Park Library, email lperila@wps.org for information

Monday, December 16

• 7:35-1:40 Early Release Day, student pick up at 1:40 PM
  

Monday through Friday, December 16-20

• Spirit Days!
• Monday - Mittens Monday - wear winter hats, scarves, and gloves...or mittens
• Tuesday - Twinkle Tuesday - bright colors, holiday lights, garland, festive jewelry, etc.

• Wednesday - Wacky Sweater Wednesday - wear fun, silly, unique, festive, etc. sweaters
• Thursday - Thermal Thursday - wear your favorite flannel
• Friday - Snug As a Bug In a Rug Friday - wear school appropriate PJs and bring a blanket

Monday, December 23 through Monday, January 6

• No School, Winter Holiday

Tuesday, January 7

• Students return from Winter Holiday

It is very important that we have current contact information for every parent or guardian. We use multiple methods to communicate with our Harris Park families. The primary way we communicate with you is through Sunday phone calls and emails. You will also receive a monthly newsletter by email. Teachers will use Class Dojo, email, and phone calls. Our office team will primarily use phone calls.

Please be sure that we have current phone numbers and email addresses for you. The best way to update your contact information is through the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus. If you need assistance with your Parent Portal, please call 303-428-1721. We can provide you with your user name and reset your password for you.

For the most up-to-date information about everything that is going on at the Dan Vallez center, please visit their website here.

• Breakfast and Lunch Menus: Click here
• Free and Reduced Lunch Application: Click here
• Family Handbook and Important Forms: Click here
• HPE Calendar: Click here

B: Brain & Body Posture: Focus and think. Sit up nice and straight.

E: Eye Contact: Eyes on the action. Track the speaker.

S: Speech: Know when to talk and when to listen.

T: Tone: Be Respectful and speak clearly.

Safety: Personal safety and safety for others.

Teamwork: Leadership of self, in small groups, & with peers.

Attitude: Positive scholastic and can-do-it attitudes.

Respect: Of your space, classroom, school, yourself & others.

★Responsibility: Personal, academic, and for the school.

Email: nmills@wps.org
Website: https://harrispark.wps.org/
Location: 4300 West 75th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Phone: 303-428-1721
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarrisParkElm/
Twitter: @WPSNewsNow

Happy lifelong learners. Passionate and positive in every way!