Hatboro-Horsham School District
Inspiring ALL Learners to Reach their Full Potential
Dear Hatters,
As a school district, we truly believe that “ALL ARE WELCOME HERE” and we are constantly looking for opportunities to be more inclusive, build awareness, and develop our cultural competence to be more equitable in our way of supporting our students, staff, and community. This monthly inclusive newsletter will serve as a resource for our staff and families to learn more about the diverse cultures and members of our community.
National Native American Heritage Month
November is celebrated as National Native American Heritage Month. This month is dedicated to recognizing and honoring the contributions of Native Americans to the country’s history, culture, and society. The month-long celebration aims to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by Native Americans and their rich cultural heritage.
As a resource, Hatter community members may choose from different books to learn more about Native American History and Culture by visiting our interactive Native American Reading Room.
American Education Week
American Education Week 2023 is an annual event that celebrates the importance of education and recognizes the contributions of educators, school staff, and the entire education community. This week-long observance serves as an opportunity to highlight the vital role of education in shaping the future and creating opportunities for students of all ages. Please look for detailed information from each of our buildings in the near future.
- National Family Caregivers Month
- November 10th -15th- Diwali
- November 13th-17th- American Education Week
- November 16th - International Day of Tolerance
- November 23rd - Thanksgiving
To our Hatters families, we hope that you have a memorable holiday season with your family and loved ones.
Previous Month's Newsletters:
Fostering a restorative culture and community:
- Acknowledge the different cultures within our school communities by affirming their presence.
- Provide access to visuals, resources, and recognizing their culture and traditions.
- Be mindful of assigning homework, major projects, and tests during holidays.
- Understand that not all students participate in what we may consider national holidays or traditions.
Community Connection:
As a community, we believe that one of our greatest assets are the many traditions and cultures that are present in our community. We have a commitment to engage our families, celebrate traditions, and build a culture where everyone feels they belong, and spend time learning about one another. One of the best ways to do this and bring people together is through food.
To help celebrate and learn more about the many traditions and cultures in our community, we are inviting our families to share family recipes. Once your recipe is shared, we will then add it to our Hatter Family Recipe Book that will be accessible online for you to consider trying at home with your family.
To add your recipe to our Hatter Family Recipe Book, please click on the link below! If recipes are allergy free and feasible to make, we will partner with our food services department to provide samples for our students to try in our schools to highlight our community and families.
