HWS Messenger 12.20.24
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Upcoming Dates: Monday, December 23 – Monday, January 6 – Winter Break NO SCHOOL Tuesday, January 7 – 3:30pm 1st gr Girl Scouts RM106 Wednesday, January 8 – 8:00am Student Council – Exect Board RM101 Thursday, January 9 – 7:45am Orchestra rehearsal @ JBN Thursday, January 9 – 3:30pm 2nd gr Brownies RM105 Thursday, January 9 – 5:30pm Tri-City Connections Friday, January 10 – 8:00am 4th & 5th gr Chorus A note from the Principal: Dear HWS Families, Today was our last school day of 2024 and we look optimistically forward to 2025! Thank you so much to the parents who provided games and prizes for our classroom celebrations. There was a lot of excitement in the air today and students really looked forward to the classroom parties with their friends. We heard the chorus singing this morning as they walked through the halls and listened to music at lunch time – it was a lovely day! We come back to school on Tuesday, January 7th as Monday is a Teacher Institute Day. Wishing you a restful holiday and good health and happiness in the New Year! Warm Wishes, Gina Greenwald Principal Additional information: Young Rembrandts will host Drawing Classes for Kids at Hoover-Wood Elementary on Thursdays from January 9-March 27, 2025, from 3:30-4:30 PM. Registration and payment are required. If you would like more information, you can visit Backpack Mail. Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night We will be hosting a parent night for our incoming 6th grade parents. The event will be February 5th from 6:00-7:30pm. The event will be open house style with booths to help share information that parents need to have a better understanding of how RMS runs. See the flyer for more details. Register Now for the Free Family Connections Program to Start 2025 Off with Family Fun! Join Family Connections for joyful laughter during weekly family nights that strengthen parent-child bonds, build a community with fellow parents/families, and provide a night off from meal preparation and screen time. Family Connections gathers your whole family for playful activities that spark conversations and connections among family members. Enjoy getting to know other parents during the Parent Discussion Group while children have fun playing under the supervision of the Family Connections Team. This evidence-informed program brought to you by TriCity Family Services is based on research about strengthening families and building communities. What is Family Connections? “A great way to unwind and enjoy quality time with your family.” – Comment from a Parent After Last School Year’s Family Connections Program Read more details in the flyer: https:// Register Here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/ BSPN is happy to host Catherine Murray presenting on “Cultivating Connection and Lifelong Learning: Unlocking the Power of Daily Attendance” on Wednesday January 22 at RJAC from 6-7:00 pm. This presentation is open to any family in the district since it is a topic that can be helpful to all families. BSPN Jan. 22, 2025 Catherine Murray Presentation.pdf BSPN is excited to host the 12th annual BSPN Resource Fair again this year. We will continue with weekly Messengers on Fridays throughout the school year. All school messengers can also be found on our News Wall. Please be sure to check out the Backpack Mail View the latest edition of Backpack Mail > link that is attached to The District Weekly BPS messengers. Good community events are listed! |