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March 2020

Welcome to March - a month in which we celebrate reading...and SO much more! We hope that you enjoyed a restful vacation week and are ready for what sometimes feels like the sprint to the finish! March reminds us of many things, from the arrival of spring to the end of the 2nd trimester, signs start to pop up that each moment is precious as we work to accomplish our goals at school.

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February 2020

We are “leaping” into February this year - the extra day might not seem like much, but with all we have going on this month, we can use it! We celebrate our 100th day of school during February which is always an exciting milestone! We are also pleased to participate in the Great Kindness Challenge for the second year in a row. Our focus on spreading and celebrating kindness includes lots of activities, such as:

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January 2020

Happy New Year! Not only do we celebrate a new year, we are at the beginning of a new decade - and for most of our students, a decade is a very, very long time! It feels big and important to enter the ‘20’s, and we feel their excitement and enthusiasm for all the potential and growth this new year brings. Many classrooms have adapted the traditional idea of setting a resolution and turned it into an opportunity for students to set new goals for themselves for the remainder of the school year.

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December 2019

Welcome back after an extended Thanksgiving break! It seems like the turn of the calendar also marked the start of wintry weather with two feet of snow and two extra days off! It’s nice to have students back with us as we begin our second trimester of the school year. This is a busy month with lots to learn and lots to do!

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November 2019

November reminds us to be thankful for the many positive things in our lives. It brings shorter days, weather that forces us indoors to cozy up, and time for gatherings of families and friends. We celebrate veterans who have been willing to serve our country and protect our freedom. We gather together to reflect on all we have and give thanks. At school, parents and teachers meet to talk about progress, and our first trimester winds down.

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October 2019

As the season changes and the leaves begin to fall, October heralds change here at school, too. Classroom communities have formed and students know what to expect and what is expected of them.

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September 2019

Welcome to September! We are delighted to have you with us for a year of learning and growing together! The first days of school have been full of many exciting things, including:

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August 2019

Welcome Back!

Welcome to the 2019 - 2020 school year! We hope you have enjoyed a safe and relaxing summer. As you think about the school year to come, remember that each and every day is an opportunity to grow, to learn, and to accomplish new things! We are excited to join you for a fantastic school year!

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June 2019

170 school days ago we welcomed your children into our classrooms for the start of the 2018 - 2019 school year! In many ways it feels like just yesterday, and yet, as we reflect on all the learning and growth that has occurred this year, we know that each hour of each day has been full of learning, discovery, and more!

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May 2019

Welcome to the merry, merry month of May! If it felt like time was flying before this month, then we are moving at warp speed now! Do you feel it too? Each day brings new learning, activities, and opportunities, as well as one day closer to the end of the school year. With so much left to accomplish, our days here at school are full!

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Announcements

Dear HGS Families,

As you begin to transition to “remote learning” with your children over these coming weeks, please remember to take it just one day at a time. This is new for all of us, but we can work together in providing our children with the academic and emotional support they will need during this time. Below are some suggested social-emotional learning opportunities that all students can participate in at home along with a power point of different yoga positions from the YMCA. Enjoy! There is also a link to a parent resource guide for talking to children about COVID- 19. Please tell your students that we miss them and can’t wait to hear about what they are working on at home over the next weeks. Please feel free to reach out to me through email (jperkins@sau81.org) with any questions you may have. I welcome letters, pictures, emails sharing their adventures!

Take Care,

Mrs. Perkins

COVID-19_parent_handout_NASP_NASN_2-20_FINAL (1).pdf
emotional health ideas during remote learning.pdf
YMCA YOGA.pptx

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Hills Garrison School is home to over four hundred students in grades two through five. Our mission is to support all members of our school community in becoming lifelong learners. Our goal is to provide a safe and secure environment that is conducive to learning; one that challenges students to reach their potential, promotes self-worth, values diversity and encourages involvement. We believe that education is a partnership between home and school, and together we can help all students move forward to achieve their goals.