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November 22, 2024

Child-Centered ~ Progressive ~ Future-Driven

The Explorer Giving Project

Every year, Harrison Township School District participates in the Explorer Giving Project which helps families right here in town. This year, more than ever, we would like to continue with this Giving Project. We are asking our community to join us hand in hand in donating Walmart or Target gift cards for our families that are in need during this holiday season. These specific stores allow families to get the most value for the dollar amount. Also, these gift cards will enable families to be able to buy clothing, toys, and other needs. We strive to give parents $100 worth of gift cards per child. Since this usually helps about 130 children, our goal is to raise $13,000 again this year.

Starting the week of November 25th, we are asking able families to join our staff in this worthy project. Please feel free to send in your donated gift cards or cash with your child, bring them to the main office of either school during school hours.

We ask that all donations be returned to school by December 13th, which would enable us to distribute to the families. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accommodate any additional gift donations, only gift cards, due to space constraints.

At this time if your family would benefit from this Giving Project and would like to be recipients of Walmart and/or Target gift cards, please click HERE to complete the form by December 1, 2024.

Thank you in advance for your help with this project. If you have any questions, please contact your building principal. Without this wonderful, generous community, this project would not be possible!

November PTA Newsletter

Gratitude For Supporting Our Food Drive

On Monday, our PVS Student Council helped transport all of the food drive donations to Your Place At The Table Food Bank in Mullica Hill.

Thank you to all of our Explorer Families for your food donations this year.

Your generosity supported YPATT's mission to nourish and empower families and individuals in need. #exploretodayleadtomorrow

One School, One Book

Hello HTS Families~

I am happy to announce that we have two big events to celebrate at HTS this school year- Our One School, One Book Event and a visit from author Victoria J.Coe!

The goal of the One School, One Book initiative is to have our whole school community reading and talking about the same book at the same time. Our book choice for this year is Fenway and Hattie. We will kick off the event in school sometime after the new year in 2025. Our entire school is encouraged to read the book and celebrate with discussions, activities and contests throughout the winter. Many teachers will be reading the book aloud in class. We will have our final celebration on Thursday, March 13, 2025 with a visit from Victoria J. Coe!

If you would like to purchase the book for your child to read, please complete the order form below and return it to your child’s teacher by Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Purchased copies will be distributed in school in January.

We are excited to celebrate reading as a school community and look forward to your child’s participation in the event. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Tracy Beyrodt

Cultural Literacy Teacher

Grades 1-3

Harrison Township Elementary School

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Early Dismissal Day in November

On Wednesday, November 27th (day 3) students will have an early dismissal day. Here is some information about early dismissal days to support a successful day.

The Bus & Parent Pick Up:

For transportation purposes, your little ones will arrive home or child care approximately 2 HOURS EARLIER than their normal drop off time in the afternoon.
Parent Pick up time is approximately 2 HOURS EARLIER than the normal pick up time in the afternoon.
For example, if your child gets off the bus at 3:44pm on a normal school day.....they will be arriving at 1:44pm on these early dismissal days.

Lunch Time:

Lunch is NOT served on Early Dismissal days. Teachers often will recommend that their students pack a bit more snack on these days, however, many thankful celebrations will also be occurring on this day.

"Lights on Main" event on Saturday, November 30th (rain date - December 1st)

Please see the layout guide below with all the details for this wonderful event!

https://harrisontwp.us/celebrate-the-official-lights-on-main-fun-guide-2024/

FACEBOOK event post:

https://www.facebook.com/share/JEGVxtUUQo93NwTX/

District Culture Fair in March

Are You Interested in Participating in a Family Fun Event and Celebrating Our Communities Diverse Cultures?

Please complete the 2025 HTSD Culture Fair Sign Up Form available through the QR code on the attached flier inside your child's Report Card folder, through the following link 2025 Culture Fair Sign Up for Families, or through the link found on our district's website.

Peek At The Week

Monday, November 25 (Day 1)

Explorer Giving Project Begins TODAY!
Our Table Challenge: Spitale & Jones

Tuesday, November 26 (Day 2)

Wednesday, November 27 (Day 3)

Early Dismissal Day
Explorer Awards Breakfast at 8am in the library: Invitation Only
Screen Free Day

Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 : Thankful Break and School is Closed

Looking Ahead

Monday, Dec. 2 (Day 4)

End of Marking Period
HTS Holiday Shoppe
Explorer Giving Project
Principal Monthly Book Club Delivery to Classrooms Today (Just Help! by Sonia Sotomayor)
Our Table: Roberts

Tuesday, Dec. 3 (Day 5)