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Dear Hawley Parents/Guardians, Teachers, and Staff,

December at Hawley is Kindness Month. We take time to read and sing about Kindness, do fun crafts and activities, spend time together, enjoy a Spirit Week, the Kindness Cart visits each room, and we cap it off with a School-Wide Assembly.

Buckle up, stay seated, and keep your hands and feet in the car at all times, as you read on to find out What's Happening at Hawley .....

Each class was given and read the book, The Sound of Kindness, by Amy VanDerwater. The focus was listening for the Sounds of Kindness everywhere.

Students were to listen for “sounds of kindness,” at home, at school, and in the community. Teachers then began charting in classrooms student observations shared during Morning Meeting. “Sounds of Kindness” were then recorded on a speech bubble the day the class had the “Kindness Cart” and added it to their Classroom House which, in turn, was added to our School Village.

The Kindness Cart visited every classroom. It contained books about Kindness to be read with a Buddy. It also had Hot Chocolate and Fun Activities.

• Decorate a House: Each class received a house to decorate. All houses were hung in the Lobby to create our Kindness Village

• House Windows: Children partnered up and selected a window in which to draw their faces.

• Speech Bubble: Children took their “Sound of Kindness” and created a speech bubble which was added around their class house.

Mrs. Vitarelli and the Kindness Committee (Ms. Tischio, Ms. Sollazzo, Ms. Lubin, Mrs. Leja, Mrs. Dora, Ms. Tatto, Mrs. Hiruo, Mrs. Cappelli, Mrs. Libanio, Mrs. Fusco, Mrs. Rickert), along with the help of Mrs. Marak and all Classroom Teachers and Paraeducators, prepare a heartwarming Kindness Assembly.

Each grade had some students share Sounds of Kindness they heard and led us in a song...

Kindergarten: "Here Comes the Sun" by The Beatles

1st Grade: "Everyday People" by Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz & Keb Mo

2nd Grade: "Saved My Life" by Andy Grammer

3rd Grade: "Never Gonna Let You Down" by Colbie Caillat

4th Grade: "One Call" Away by Charlie Puth

The Entire School: "Nothing More" by Alternate Routes

Grade 4 students have been learning about Poetry, Poems, Authors of Poems, and Inspiration for Poems. They then wrote their own and shared them with families.

They Rocked It!!!

Once again, our PTA held the Holiday Bazaar. This wonderful opportunity allowed our students to shop for gifts for loved ones.

Thank you to the Fabulous Elves that made this possible.

• Pick-Up Reminders: Please do not arrive for pick-up until 3:25. If the line extends to Church Hill Road, which it does when many cars arrive early, we create traffic issues. Also, please leave your Name Sign displayed in the loop to assist staff get children.
• Attendance Letters: Per State Law, we have begun mailing Attendance Notifications. You will receive a letter after the 6th and 9th absence. Please Note that although being in school is important, I understand vacations and sicknesses and family events. We must mail the letters. If I have a concern over your child's attendances affecting their academics, I will call you to discuss.
• Winter Assessments: Upon return from vacation, we will begin Winter Assessments. Grades K-2 will be given Dibbles with Grades 2-4 taking iready Math and Reading. There is no preparation for these assessments except a good nights sleep and to be to school on time. These results help us see growth from the Fall and determine instruction and support. Results will be shared with parents when completed.
• What's Happening Newsletters: All Newsletters are archived for the year on the Hawley Website under the ABOUT Section.

• Tues, 1/2: Return from Winter Recess
• Mon, 1/8: Grade 4 Chorus Concert, 7:00 PM, Gym
• Wed, 1/10: PTA Meeting, 4:30 PM, Library
• Mon, 1/15: NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King
• Wed, 1/31: 3-HR Early Release (12:37 PM), Professional Development

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