HHH September 13, 2024

Congratulations to our third-grade string players and Ms. Tandon! Our musicians did a remarkable job on Tuesday during their first-ever performance. Their excitement was evident as they played with big smiles and enthusiasm—a true testament to the hard work they have been putting in.

For our next PTO Coffee, I am excited to partner with the PTO and our BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst), Liz Korandonis, to host a discussion focused on supporting students' behaviors at home. Please take a moment to complete this anonymous Google Form to let us know which topics you would like us to discuss.

A big thank-you to the PTO and parent volunteers for supporting our upcoming Gratitude Breakfast. This cherished tradition truly strengthens our sense of community, and we couldn’t do it without your help and dedication!

As we approach the holiday season, we recognize that while this time of year can bring joy, it can also be challenging for some families. At Happy Hollow, we have a longstanding tradition of helping families in financial need during the holidays. Our school counselors, Lucy Robison and Eileen McManus, manage a fund created by staff to purchase gift cards for groceries, clothing, or gifts for families in our community who may be struggling to cover seasonal expenses.

If financial hardship is impacting your family at this time, please reach out to Lucy or Eileen. All information will remain strictly confidential.

Lucy Robison lucy_robison@waylandps.org (508) 358-8650

Eileen McManus eileen_mcmanus@waylandps.org (508) 358-8649

Here is this week’s newsletter, which I hope supports your future planning!

Warmly,

Nicolette Foundas, Principal of Happy Hollow

Please take this moment to update your child's pick up patrol to show any absences this week or changes in dismissal for Wednesday November 27. Happy Hollow will dismiss all students at 11:30 on that day and all school-based after-school enrichment programs are cancelled for that afternoon. Please double check with your outside enrichment programs when making your pick up patrol plans.

Grab and Go Lunch is available on all super early release days, including the day before Thanksgiving. Elementary students should place an order in their classroom, on the morning of the shortened day.

As you do your your BIG Thanksgiving shopping (or your normal weekly shopping) at the town center Stop and Shop, please buy these reusable bags with the "give" logo on them and help support our students! Happy Hollow will receive $1 for every reusable "give" grocery bag purchased in November.

Share a special THANK YOU with a teacher or staff member in appreciation of a great start to an amazing school year! The Wayland Public Schools Foundation HATS OFF! fundraiser is a perfect way to share your gratitude with our wonderful teachers and staff for all they do for our students and the Wayland schools.

Calling Bergeron, Weig and Aronian Families! Just one more person from those classes and our list will be

complete! Signup Genius Link!

Thank you to all of the families who have donated to the PTO this fall–every single contribution makes a difference!

If you haven’t had a chance, please take a quick moment to support your child’s educational experience by making a donation to the PTO’s Gift Your Child fall fundraiser, in any amount, today! With your support, you can help ensure the Happy Hollow PTO has the resources it needs to continue to support students, build community, and enrich the educational experience here at Happy Hollow.

Donating is quick and easy, and 100% of your contribution directly funds the PTO. We truly could not do it without you–thank you for your support! https://waylandpto.org/gift-your-child/

Anyone who walks the halls of our building must be CORIed or escorted. This means that everyone who visits their child's classroom, volunteers in the building, visits the book fair/field day or attends field trips must be CORIed.

- CORIs completed with other town departments are NOT transferable to the schools.

- We cannot allow you into our building without a valid Wayland Public Schools CORI on file

To complete a CORI application please present in person at any Wayland Public School Office (or central office) with valid government issued photo identification

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For information about our School Committee, after school enrichment opportunities, community events, sports, fundraisers and more please click the orange box below.

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