HPE Weekly Update 11/24/2024

Happy lifelong learners. Passionate and positive in every way!

Happy Sunday, Harris Park families!

Thank you for the love, support, nurture, and guidance you give your children each day. I am deeply grateful for your continued partnership in their education—it truly makes a difference.

As a reminder, there will be no school for students during the break from November 25th to November 29th. School will resume for both staff and students on Monday, December 2nd.

On behalf of the entire Harris Park staff, we wish you a safe and joyful week filled with family, love, and peace. For those missing loved ones during this time, please know you are in our hearts and thoughts.

Enjoy your week, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Love,

Mrs. Mills (Richey)

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Monday - Friday, November 25-29

• No School, 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!