
Hatherly Happenings
September 24, 2021
Book of the week
This week's book was all about a new school year! Throughout the story, the children were sharing their hopes and expectations about what they thought the school year would be like. The pictures in this book illustrate some pretty silly ideas! In the end the best part is when the teacher announces her hope is to build strong relationships with each of them.
Constitution Convention
Hatherly's Constitutional Convention took place on Thursday morning! Two representatives from each classroom attended the convention and participated in this important process. These representatives truly served as the voice of the people as they shared their classroom rules and worked together to create Hatherly's own school-wide rules.
Superintendent Burkhead heard about the important work being done by these students and asked to sit in on their Convention to see "for the people, by the people" in action. He was inspired by their work and assured our representatives that he would be following their rules each time he visits their "Home Away from Home."
Dismissal
We continue to have a large number of car riders. In order to expedite the process, we have made several adjustments within the school. We ask that families please review the procedures below:
Bus Riders: Students are dismissed from their classrooms one bus at a time. Students may get off at another stop with a friend IF they ride the SAME bus and IF they have a note for the school to obtain a special bus slip. Students may NOT ride a DIFFERENT bus than their own. If students want to go to a friends’ house, who does not ride the same bus, they must bring a note and be dismissed as a walker or car rider.
Car Riders: The parents who are picking their children up, may drive up to the front of the lane in the center of the island located in front of the school and wait for their children. They must have their student's first and last name in the top right corner of their dash board (continued from the 20-21 school year). If the lane is full, cars may line up on the right hand side of the school driveway and wait to be directed to pull up to the bus line. Students will be called to the “car rider” lane after the buses have departed. Please have your children buckle in quickly to keep the line moving.
Walkers: @ 3:25 Students who walk to school are dismissed and supervised to the crosswalk by the side of the school by a staff member. The crossing guard crosses students by the lower parking lot and the driveway.
Please ALWAYS obey our crossing guard. No student pickup in the lower lot.
Changes in Dismissal: Please send a written note in with your child when there is a change in dismissal. Hatherly has an easy form (”Note to School”) on our website, and copies are always available in the lobby. Our PTO also sells preprinted “Note to School” pads at the school store. You may also email, phone calls to school are a less preferred option and need to be received at least 15 minutes before dismissal.
This Is Our House Celebration!
Grade 3
Grade 5
Kindergarten Art Work in Mrs. Berton's Room
Hatherly Grade 4 & 5 Fall Concert - October 28th
Please note the rain date will be on Thursday, November 4th same time and location.
Room Parents
Halloween @ Hatherly
Staff Spotlight !!
Favorite Color
Blue
Favorite Food
Anything Italian
Hobbies
Reading, exploring, hiking on trails, traveling
Favorite Coffee
Mary Lou's- banana nut with almond milk
Expectation Night Feedback
- Many people loved the format of the evening
- More advanced notice of events
- Sharing details about the school year
- Consider having the sessions be longer
As we go into planning for next year, we will look at all of the feedback.
Masks
Lost & Found Tree
This Saturday!!
Upcoming Events
Sat. Sept. 25 - Author Jerry Pallotta @ Buttonwood Books & Toys @ 10:30 a.m.
Tues. Sept. 28 - 4th Grade Drive-Thru Instrument Pickup
Mon. Oct. 4 - 4th Grade Band Lessons begin
Mon. Oct. 11 - NO SCHOOL - Indigenous People's Day
Tues. Oct. 19- PTO Meeting In Person 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. @ Hatherly LibraryThurs. Oct. 21 Early Release 1:35 p.m.
Thurs. Oct. 28 - Fall Chorus Concert 9:30 a.m. (outside blacktop)
Fri. Oct. 29 - Grade K Field Trip to Police & Fire Stations 9:15 a.m. -10:45 a.m.
Fri. Oct. 29 - Halloween Prismatic Laser Show! (WEAR COSTUMES) Times Below:
K-2 (1 show) 2:15 - 2:55 p.m.
3-5 (1 show) 10:15 - 10:55 a.m.
Tues. Nov. 2 - South Shore Art Center visiting artist - Mrs. Flynn/Mrs. Donegan's class
Wed. Nov. 3 - South Shore Art Center visiting artist - Mrs. Cleggett's class
Wed. Nov. 3 - Picture Retake Day -
Hatherly School
Email: jward@scit.org
Website: https://hatherly.scituate.k12.ma.us/
Location: 72 Ann Vinal Road, Scituate, MA, USA
Phone: (781) 545 - 8780
Twitter: @HatherlySchool