

HHH January 10, 2024

Jamuary 10, 2025
FROM OUR PRINCIPAL, MS. FOUNDAS
Dear Happy Hollow Families,
Dear Families,
Thank you to those who joined in-person or virtually for our PTO Coffee event. It was a productive conversation with Liz Korandonis, our BCBA who discussed these resources and answered caregiver questions. Our next PTO Coffee will be on Friday, February 7th from 8:15-9:00 in the art room. We will have a conversation about technology safety.
Despite the frigid temperatures, our building was warm with laughter, smiles, and enjoyable learning moments. It was a fantastic week and we are grateful for getting outside today with the “warmer” weather.
Have a great weekend!
Nicolette Foundas, Happy Hollow Principal
2025-2026 Kindergarten Registration
Save The Dates!
Many thanks to those families that attended the Kindergarten Information Meeting (zoom) on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. A recording of that zoom meeting and a link to the presentation used may be found at the Kindergarten Information website.
For those interested in learning more about the Kindergarten Spanish Immersion program, below are the meeting dates and times:
Spanish Immersion Information Meetings:
Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 7:00 - 7:45 PM (Zoom, Meeting ID: 232 469 1198) or
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 10:45 - 11:30 AM (Zoom, Meeting ID: 232 469 1198)
Please note: In order to participate in the Spanish Immersion lottery, a parent/caregiver MUST attend one of the two Spanish Immersion information sessions.
This morning, we had the pleasure of hearing from Liz Korandanis, our Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), who shared valuable insights and resources for supporting our students. Liz highlighted practical strategies to help children build emotional regulation, manage stress, and foster positive behaviors both at school and home. You can access these resources here.
Key topics included:
- Strategies with how to support students with anxiety
- Behavior Management at Home
- Emotional Regulation Tools
If you would like to discuss these topics further, we encourage you to reach out to Liz or Nicolette. Let’s continue working together to create a supportive environment for all our children!
FROM OUR PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION
PTO UPDATE:
Hope everyone’s 2025 is off to an awesome start! If you haven’t seen it already, please checkout the new bulletin board with all the HH teachers. Sponsored by the PTO and made by Meghan Kelly!
GRADE SPECIFIC SHOUTOUTS:
3 rd Grade Seeking Volunteer (Low Time Commitment): “JUST LIKE ME” is a wonderful educational
program focused on awareness and acceptance. This year, the program for 3 rd grade will be about
Deafness and Hard of Hearing and will run on March 14 th . We are seeking a HH volunteer to help
coordinate classroom volunteers and oversee the program. It is all scripted and all materials will be
provided. Expected time commitment is 3 hours. Please email HappyHollowPTO@gmail.com if you are
interested.
5th Grade Activities:
Reminder to complete form, submit payment and pictures. Deadline January 15th!
LINK For Payment and Yearbook/T-Shirt Info
Submit baby picture, kindergarten -ish, and 5 th grade picture to HappyHollow2025@gmail.com
Winter Event at Launch on February 12th . Additional Information Forthcoming.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Game, Craft Night and Card Trading Event:
When: Friday January 24th, 6-8 PM.
What: Get out of the house and let the kids loose for a fun game night in the HH gym. We will have an
open space for all types of games and activities - including a table for trading sports cards! BYO or
come share with friends.
PTO Coffee With Principal Foundas - Conversation About Technology Safety
When: Friday February 7th, 8:15-9:00 a.m. in the art room : PTO Coffee 2/7 Zoom Link
Happy Hollow STEAM Fair and Discovery Night
When: Friday evening, February 28 6-7:30 PM.
What: Kids can choose a topic that inspires them, and conduct an experiment, create an invention, or
share a research report. They will share their projects with a 'visiting STEAM expert' and their peers in the Happy Hollow gym, as well as have an opportunity to explore other science fair projects and hands-on activities! For more information: STEAM FAIR Info Link
Register here by 1/31: STEAM FAIR Project and Volunteer Registration Link
PTO Coffee With Principal Foundas - Conversation with Sarah Sontag, Elementary Curriculum Specialist, About Literacy
When: Friday March 7th 8:15-9:00 in the art room Zoom Link: HH PTO Coffee With Principal Foundas
Happy Hollow Talent Show
Friday, March 21st at 6:30 p.m.
Calling all singers, actors, dancers, musicians, comedians, magicians and more...In case anyone wants
to start planning their acts during the vacation!
Register Here (Deadline 2/7): Talent Show Sign Up
REMINDERS
MASSACHUSETTS CRIMINAL OFFENDER RECORD INFORMATION (CORI) IS REQURED FOR EVERYONE
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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