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A Short but Successful Week at HF!
I can’t believe we are already at the midpoint of the first quarter of the new school year! Progress reports for middle and high school students were posted to the portal last Friday, offering families an opportunity to check in on their child’s progress. As we head into the second half of the marking period, I encourage you to speak with your child about how the school year is going, what they are enjoying, and any goals they have set for themselves.
I also hope you’ll be able to join us at some of the exciting events coming up, including potential playoff games for several of our varsity teams! Be sure to check the district calendar for upcoming events and updates.
School Safety - Appreciation for Community Partnership
The recent tragic event in Bend, Oregon provides yet another reminder of the need to stay vigilant when it comes to the safety of our students, staff, and community. What I truly value about our Harborfields Family is our shared understanding that we all have a role in the security of our schools. I continue to encourage our families to have conversations at home regarding any concerns that can then be brought to the attention of our school leadership team. As a reminder, the district has an anonymous reporting system (ARS) linked on our website that is monitored 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
I am also extremely grateful to our Board of Education for their leadership in conducting security audits and supporting this work through the allocation of funding in the annual budget and through Capital Bond Projects to complete facility enhancements in accordance with the recommendations of those audits over the years. This latest capital bond project included many security enhancements and, now that the work is mostly finished, the district is completing its next audit. We know there is no finish line to this important work.
I want to thank the community for serving as a critical partner in our work to ensure our schools remain safe spaces for our students to learn and thrive!
Getting In on the WizFit Action
The Harlem Wizards returned to Washington Drive Primary School and Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School to celebrate the culmination of the Wiz Fit Challenge, and everyone had a BALL! Students and staff brought the energy to these fun-filled assemblies, and I couldn’t resist joining in on the action myself! Fundraising runs through October 20, leading up to the big event on November 6, when the Harlem Wizards and the Harborfields Teaching Tornadoes take the court. Special thanks to the PTA Council for helping create such a fun experience for our students!
Harborfields’ Got Talent is Back!
Calling all singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, magicians, and performers of ALL kinds! Whether you’re ready to take center stage or show off a hidden talent, this is YOUR moment to shine! Open to students from ALL Harborfields schools! This is a district-wide event hosted by the Harborfields Council of PTAs, with proceeds directly supporting our students and the continued enrichment of our schools. Apply today!
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