The Hiawatha Buzz!

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Dear Hiawatha Community,

We are super excited for our PTO sponsored Enchanted Forest Dance Friday, March 21st from 5:30-7:00 PM! We hope to see you all there.

Have a great weekend and enjoy the warmer temperatures!

Katherine

• Friday, March 21 - PTO Dance - 5:30 – 7:00 pm

• Monday, March 31, 2025 - Eid - NO SCHOOL - Please plan accordingly

Please remember not to park or leave your car unattended in the drop-off lane in front of the building or in the half-circle on Hiawatha Ave during arrival and pickup times.

These lanes are intended for quick drop-offs and pickups only. While we may not have personnel available to manage this every day, we rely on your cooperation to ensure smooth traffic flow.

Thank you for your support!

Students have been exploring books from the Red Clover nominee list. So far, we’ve read Elephant of Sadness, Butterfly of Joy, and Who’s Afraid of the Light?. Currently, we’re diving into Stranded: A Mostly True Story from Iceland, which has sparked curiosity about volcanoes and how they form. Inspired by the story, a group of third graders used their creativity to construct a volcano out of Keva Planks.

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to contact me.

ssnow@ewsd.org

802.878.7734

Last Tuesday we held our March PTO meeting. Here are the meeting minutes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oKSrqSCr_zgP6XKpop2X-VqjfFcw8bA2iIBJ7r2P1jI/edit?usp=sharing PTO is a place where decisions are made, and planning begins, but it is also a place where questions are answered. In our meeting, Principal Katherine Grykien answered parent questions about the upcoming Hiawatha/Summit merger and the transition of our second and third graders to Fleming next year. If you’ve got questions, please keep an eye out for further communications from our wonderful Hiawatha, Summit and Fleming principals. As always, if there is a question I can answer, or you have a concern, please feel free to email me, Ashley Arcovitch, at hiawathapto@ewsd.org.

One week from today, Friday March 21st, is our Enchanted Forest dance! 5:30 to 7PM in the Hiawatha gym. It’s going to be a fun time with a photo booth, dancing and much more! If you signed up to bring a snack or supply on the Sign Up Genius, thank you!

Don’t forget that next Tuesday, March 25th is our first Hiawatha Speaker Series event. Garry Scott is the Director of Facilities and District Safety for the Essex Westford School District. If you have ever wondered about what our district is doing to keep students and staff safe, then this is the event for you. It’s free, so please join us, 6 PM.

FUNDRAISER ALERT! We’ve got two big fundraisers happening this spring.

Ashley Arcovitch

Hiawatha PTO President

Please click this link to see the hot lunch menu, be sure to select the correct month you need and select lunch in the drop down in the top of the page. The menu can also be found on our website :-)

Summer Camp Opportunities at Camp Downer located in the Downer State Forest in Sharon VT!

Our mission is to provide a positive and affordable camping experience for youth in a safe, constructive, and welcoming environment. Camp Downer fosters a strong sense of community where campers can learn, grow, and make lifelong friends! We would love to provide a memorable summer experience!

We're excited to share that we have openings for boys in Sessions 1 and 2 this summer!

While our girls' sessions are currently full and have started waitlisting, we still encourage families to add their children to the waitlist in case spots become available.

We offer a wide range of activities, including athletic sports, shooting sports, swimming, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, camping, drama, arts & crafts, and more. Visit our website for more information, www.campdowner.com.

Vermont Youth Dancers Present Oliver Twist, I Will Make It, April 12 & 13

VYD will bring their signature blend of hip-hop and lyrical dance to the stage with Oliver Twist, I Will Make It, a dynamic retelling of the classic tale. Featuring a talented cast of 42 young local performers, imaginative sets, and an emotional modern soundtrack, this high-energy dance-theatre experience is perfect for audiences of all ages.

This year, VYD is proud to support and honor the work of Spectrum Youth & Family Services, a nonprofit dedicated to helping Vermont’s at-risk youth. A portion of the show’s proceeds will be donated to Spectrum, reinforcing the show’s theme that with kindness and support, anyone can find their potential and change their life. Tickets on sale at vermontyouthdancers.org

Email: hiawathaoffice@ewsd.org