Heath Brook School...

December feels like a very short month this year - take time to do the things with families that are important - and feel free to leave other things off the "to do" list.

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Construction update: We're starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel for our D wing flood and HVAC renovations. We are hopeful that folks will be able to move to permanent classrooms by early January. Here is where folks will teach and be located after the move. If a teacher is not mentioned, then they will remain in their current space.

Miss Collette - Kindergarten: FROM B5A TO A13

Mrs. Rodgers - First Grade: FROM A13 TO D22

Miss Niles - First Grade: FROM A14 TO D21

Mrs. DeCarolis - First Grade: FROM A15 TO D25

Mrs. Price - First Grade: FROM A20 TO D24

Miss Bridgford - Music: FROM Gym TO A15

Ms. Cahill - STEAM: FROM Library TO A14

Mr. Winchell - Digital Literacy: FROM Library TO B5A

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Dressing for recess and the weather...While we watch to be sure it's not too cold or windy for children (we have a weather safety chart) we DO want to give all children a chance to go outside for the before-school and lunchtime recesses. Please be sure your child has appropriate outerwear - and label whatever you can - our lost and found piles up quickly with one mitten, one glove, hats, scarves.

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Parent Teacher Conferences are Wednesday, December 18, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Conferences are only 10 minutes long, and the two hours gives time for 12 meetings. Teachers have reached out to families with ways to sign up, and have also connected and made themselves available for times outside of the evening of the 18th.

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For those who celebrate holidays this month, we wish you a very happy season. For those who are scheduling vacations or other fun things to do during the break, have a terrific time. For those who want to keep your pajamas on and binge-watch your favorite shows, take time to do that too.

Terry Gerrish, Heath Brook Principal

There are lots of exciting events in the coming weeks! Check the district and school calendar on our website. Click here for link. Check filters for the calendars you want - you can even subscribe to calendars and have the information sent directly to you!

If you have questions, please contact the school office or email jcunningham@tewksbury.k12.ma.us and we will get your request to the person who can provide answers to you.

We are currently running our Coats for Kids drive. There is a bin in the front lobby at school. Drop off your old but good conditioned jackets there and we will do the rest. Coats for Kids & Families accepts warm winter coats that are new or gently used, good quality, and all sizes (especially XL and infant/pre-K sizes). The drive does not accept coats with rips, tears, broken zippers, or permanent stains, nor does the drive accept sweatshirts, vests and spring coats, boots, scarves or gloves.

As with any TMHS sponsored event, whether in Tewksbury or on the road, the school code of conduct as outlined in Student Handbooks applies to all students. In addition:

• Students who are not in high school (grades 9-12) are required to be accompanied by an adult.
• Adults who are accompanying children are required to supervise them before, during and after the game.

• The playground area next to the Center School will be closed during games.

• Outside food and/or beverages may not be brought into the stadium.

• Smoking, vaping and/or consumption of alcohol is not allowed anywhere on school property.

• Upon entry, all bags are subject to be searched.

• There will be no re-entry into the stadium upon leaving the event.
• For the rest of the season and playoffs, all fans must pay an entrance fee, even those students wearing Tewksbury Youth Football jerseys. The only exceptions are senior citizens.

We appreciate your cooperation and attention to these matters and are enthusiastically looking forward to an enjoyable season of athletic events for all.

Mr. Andrew J. Long

Principal

Tewksbury Memorial High School

Tewksbury, MA 01876

978-640-7825

In order to strengthen our home-school communication, the Heath Brook is always looking for better ways to stay connected to our students and their families. Below are some of the tools the Tewksbury School District implements to make communication easier and more efficient:

Tewksbury Public School Website: TPS Website Heath Brook Page

Follow us on FACEBOOK – @heathbrooktewksbury

Friends of Heath Brook PAC Facebook Page: Please visit PAC Facebook link to stay up to date on the latest information sent out by the Heath Book PAC community.

• families behind your car can drop off/pick up their child(ren).

We actively encourage our families to get involved in their child’s school experience! Keep an eye out for upcoming information on ways to participate as a volunteer or as a member of a council. Consider joining the Heath Brook Community by:

• Serving on the Heath Brook School Council - focus this year will be decided by the members of the Council. Meetings are once a month from October - May

• Becoming a member of our PAC (Parent Advisory Council) See their Facebook Page, or contact this year's PAC leadership: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hbpac/

• Lending a hand at a PAC organized event
  

• Volunteering to support your child’s classroom

"Music has given me [Mr. Rogers] a way of expressing my feelings and my thoughts, and it has also given me a way of understanding more about life. For example, as you play together in a symphony orchestra, you can appreciate that each musician has something fine to offer. Each one is different, though, and you each have a different 'song to sing.' When you sing together you make one voice. That's true of all endeavors, not just musical ones. Finding ways to harmonize our uniqueness with the uniqueness of others can be the most fun - and the most rewarding - of all."

The Heath Brook School is one of two primary schools that serve students aged three through 7 who learn in preschool through grade 1.

Email: tgerrish@tewksbury.k12.ma.us
Website: www.tewksbury.k12.ma.us/heath-brook
Location: 165 Shawsheen Street, Tewksbury, MA, USA
Phone: 978-640-7865
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathbrooktewksbury