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HARDING
HUSKIES
HAPPENINGS
December 8, 2017
Published Weekly By Harding Township School
PRINCIPALS LETTER
Mary Donohue
Thank you to the PTO Volunteers for the successful Holiday Shoppe and Pancake Breakfast. Both were well attended and fun events. We have some exciting things coming up in December. Operation Holiday Wrap is almost complete. What a great way to show our compassion and generosity to those in need. We are looking forward to the Christmas Concert on the 20th. The students are busy preparing to get you into the holiday spirit. Thanks to the generosity of the HTEF, starting in January, the entire school will assist in creating an amazing mural in the Middle School Hallway. Please read about this special event below to see how you can join in on the fun. Enjoy your potentially snowy weekend.
HARDING TOWNSHIP EDUCATION
FOUNDATION:
The Harding Township Education Foundation is proud to sponsor a
Mural Residency with artist Caren Frost Olmsted.
Beginning the week after our holiday break, HTS is thrilled to
announce that Artist Caren Frost Olmsted will be at our school for
the month of January working with every student at HTS to create a
customized mural that will be painted on the front wall as you
enter the Middle School Building. The mural will transform the
visual character of our school and unleash the artist in each student
HTS UPCOMING
EVENTS!
12/11 Board of Education Mtg., 7PM
12/14 Teachers vs. Students
Basketball Game, 3:30PM
Jazz Band Trip to Lincoln
Center, 4:30PM – 12AM
12/15 7th gr. Field Trip to NYSE,
7AM – 3PM
12/19 Kindergarten Holiday Sing-a-
long, 2:30PM, Cafeteria
12/20 Winter Concert, 7PM, Gym
12/22 Early Dismissal, 12:45PM,
Holiday Recess
12/25 – 1/1
No School - Holiday Recess
1/2 School Resumes
1/5 PTO Mtg., 9AM, Cafeteria
New items to the above calendar appear in
blue.
that participates in the creation of the stunning, theme driven mural. We are currently developing designs that will
epitomize the HTS culture and community. There will be an opportunity for your children or your entire family to
create a lasting legacy within the mural. There will be more information coming in the next few weeks in your
child’s backpack. To see examples of other murals in schools around the area, click on the link below.
https://animoto.com/play/IyUkkFWZKzvbSAMGelpe0w
A link to a Sign up Genius will be sent out shortly. Many volunteers are needed to make the mural a
success. From set up and prep work, volunteering to assist the students when they paint and/or touch ups
in the end. We hope you can find some time to contribute to this fun activity.
Please join us for our Winter Concert! Wednesday, December 20, 2017
at 7:00 p.m. Matthew C. Sellitto Gymnasium
Students should report at the following times and locations:
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Middle School Band/Jazz Band – 6:00 p.m. in the Band Room 4th Grade Band – 6:30 p.m., 4th Grade Chorus 6:45 p.m. in Mrs. Rosenfeld’s room (M105)
Middle School Chorus – 6:30 p.m. in Ms. Gareau’s room (M102) 5th Grade Band -6:30 p.m., 5th Grade Chorus 6:45 p.m. in Mrs. Engelsman’s room (M107)
Students must wear their concert attire during both the daytime performance
and the evening performance.
All concert performers should wear:
A black blouse or collared shirt Black pants or skirt
Or Black dress Dark, solid-colored, closed-toe shoes
A “splash” of red or green (tie, belt, headband, etc.) No jeans or sneakers!
NURSE’S OFFICE: Dawn McDonough
Thank you to the families that send me clothing to keep in my office in case of accidents! I appreciate your generosity! If your child has recently visited the doctor and has received immunizations or there has been a change in your child's health (illness, surgery, new medication, new glasses, etc.) please provide documentation for their school file. With the holidays coming, I know many families will be traveling and attending special events, please make sure the nurse is aware that your child(ren) will not be at school or if they will be arriving late (past 8:25). Please report these absences by calling the main number and pressing 1 for the absence line. Messages should include you child's name, teacher (homeroom for middle school), and reason for absence/tardiness (ex. fever, away, MD appointment). Emails and notes do not always make it to my office. Thank you for your cooperation!
COUNSELOR’S CORNER: Emily Thony
Attention 8th grade Parents:
The 8th grade Parent Night at Madison High School is scheduled for Thursday, January 18th at 7:00pm. A
formal invite will be sent out after the holiday break.
Please reach out if you have any questions - [email protected] or 973-267-6398 ext. 107
7TH
GRADE NEWS:
The Class of 2019 will be selling La Di Da gift certificates at the entrance of the gym and near the Elementary School Office during parent-teacher conferences. Please stop by and purchase a gift certificate
to help support the 7th grade class! Thank you!
Harding Township School Class of 2019 Fundraiser!
La Di Da Cafe Gift Certificates
Purchase a $25 gift certificate for La Di Da Café and
20% will be donated back to the class of 2019!
Fundraiser will run from November 1st- December 19th
Gift certificates can be purchased through the 7th grade Advisors: Mrs. Bailey or Ms. Oles. [email protected]
Checks can be written out to: La Di Da Cafe La Di Da Cafe is a new restaurant located at 12 Village Rd, next to the post office
PLEASE FILL OUT THE FLYER ATTACHED AT THE END OF THE NEWSLETTER
PTO NEWS: Thank you to everyone who has purchased items from our new spiritwear this year. The feedback on our new
designs has been great! Be on the look out for an email when the online store opens again for purchase. Kim
Romano has select items and sizes in stock. Please reach out to Kim if you are interested at: [email protected]
Our next PTO meeting will be on Friday, Jan 5 @9AM. Please join us for a delicious breakfast at La Di Da Cafe in
New Vernon. All are welcome. The PTO will send an evite to all families for this event and we are requesting an
RSVP for headcount purposes. Come join us to ring in the new year at La Di Da. We want to take the opportunity at
this breakfast to thank all our awesome volunteers, as well as kick-off planning for 2018 activities. Hope to see you
there!
COMMUNITY CORNER
Register for Winter Basketball Now! Winter basketball registration is now! Clinics are offered for Harding girls and boys in grades K through 3 and
competitive teams for grades 4 through 8. If you have questions, please contact our basketball program
coordinator, Dave Fassett [email protected]. For more information and to register for basketball, see the
HTRA website!
Lacrosse Registration Opens December 1st! Registration for Lacrosse will open in early December. There will be the Minilaxers clinic for Harding boys and girls in grades K-2, boys lacrosse for Harding boys in grades 3-4, and girls lacrosse for Harding girls in grades 3-8. For more information, please see the HTRA Lacrosse page at http://htra.info/lacrosse/.
Find more info on all HTRA sports at www.HTRA.info
KEMMERER LIBRARY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS:
Friday, December 8, 3:45-4:45 pm, ‘Holiday Crafternoon’. Kids in grades K-8 are invited to join us to make a
cute and cuddly ‘no-sew sock snowman’. All you need to bring is an old sock to give him a special hat!
Friday, December 15, 3:45-4:45 pm, ‘ZaZa’s Perfect Pie’. Elana Iaciofano, author-illustrator and pizzaiola
extraordinaire will be in the house to talk about her fun and beautiful children’s book
(www.zazasperfectpie.com). A wonderful opportunity for anyone who likes pizza – and books! Come and
enjoy her presentation, try something delicious and have her sign a book for yourself or to give as a gift. It
promises to be a really fun event!!
NEW, beginning Saturday, January 6, 10-11:30 am, ‘Crochet Club’. Kids in Grades 2-8 are invited to sign-
up for a 4 week beginners crochet class to be held on Saturday mornings through January. Suitable for both
boys and girls!
MADISON RECREATION:
Madison Little League (MLL) Registration
Madison Little League will again utilize TeamSnap for online registration for the 2018 baseball season. Registration
will be as easy as last year since you will be able to import your child's data. Registration is now open, so simply
follow the link from the MLL website: http://madisonll.teamsnapsites.com.
We will not be accepting paper/in person registrations. You must pay via debit/credit card; no checks or
cash will be accepted. If you are new to Madison Little League (MLL), proof of residence and birth documents are
required if your child has never played in Madison Little League. (Document drop-off for new registrants will be
held on January 14th and January 21st from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at the Junior School in Madison. Requires copy of
birth certificate and proof of residency (e.g., copy of utility bill).
Please go to the website for information regarding player drafts, assessments, volunteering, uniforms. etc.
Fees (subject to change):
Farm ($90)
AA, AAA, Majors ($125)
Juniors ($150)
Family maximum ($300)
Late fee of $25 for all player registrations received after January 14th.
It is the policy of Little League International and Madison Little League that no child who wants to play be turned
away. If for financial reasons you are unable to afford the fees, please contact either Ken Waer or Gary Harvett.
Important dates:
December 1 - January 31 - Online registration ($25 late fee for all player registrations after January 14th).
January 14 and January 21 (make-up date) - Player skill assessments from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at the Junior
School in Madison. Player assessments are only required for those who are new to Madison Little League and first
time players in Majors. Players returning to the same Majors team do not need to participate in the assessments.
January 14 - Last day to register for the AA, AAA, Majors, Juniors
January 13 - January 27 - Uniform sizing (pants only for Farm) @Alfred's Sport Shop (Madison) - based on
player's last name (A-M January 15 to 20; N-Z January 22 to 27)
February (TBD) - Player drafts conducted for AA, AAA, Majors, Juniors
March - Practices begin at coach's discretion
April 2 - Season begins
April 21 - Opening Day Parade / Pancake Breakfast / Picture Day
Week of June 10 - Season ends
Be sure to check the website for any updates - http://madisonll.teamsnapsites.com
HTS COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS:
Members of our school community are welcome to send classified ads for publication in our weekly news bulletin. Ads must be emailed by Wednesday at 4:00pm to [email protected] to be included in the Friday edition and must be ready to cut and paste. Ads will be run for three weeks only. Commercial ads or graphics will not be accepted. At the end of three weeks if you would like the ad to appear again, you must resubmit the information. Ads may be omitted due to space limitations and will be run the next week.
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Harding Township School Class of 2019 Fundraiser!
La Di Da Cafe Gift Certificates
Purchase a $25 gift certificate for
La Di Da Café and
20% will be donated back to the class of 2019!
Fundraiser will run from
November 1st- December 19th
Gift certificates can be purchased through the 7th grade Advisors: Mrs. Bailey or Ms. Oles.
[email protected] Checks can be written out to: La Di Da Cafe
La Di Da Cafe is a new restaurant located at 12 Village Rd, next to the post office
(please detach and send back)
Name ________________________________
Number of Certificates __________________
Total amount included: $_________________
