HSS Family Newsletter

November 24th, 2024

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Hello HSS Families,

I was reflecting this past Friday on how grateful I am for our amazing staff, students, PTO, and families. We had over 70 parents show up in the gym to enjoy School Sing with their kindergarten, first, and second grade children. At the same time we had a surprise celebration for our Finding Our Stride third and fourth grade team. Due to their dedicated coaches who are all staff members, the team won the NH team award. Down the hall from this ceremony, a group of PTO members were delivering personal dictionaries to our third grade students. And last, but definitely not least, later that evening an incredibly talented group of adults and students put on a fabulous performance of the Lion King Kids.

I am in awe of the dedication of so many people who help our students and school,

Leah Wheelan, Principal

News

Finding Our Stride

The third and fourth grade running club received the NH Team award!

HSS Drama Club Presented Lion King Kids

The drama club put on three performances of the Lion King Kids this weekend. It was phenomenal with an incredible amount of talent on display. Thank you so much to the directors Heather Baker-Morris, Cathy Beasley, and Saige Granger and to the dozens of parents and friends who helped pull together costumes, make up, sets, and so much more.

Upcoming Important Dates:

November 27th-November 30th- School Closed for Thanksgiving Break
December 6th- 2:10 Afternoon Sing K-2
December 12th- 12:30 Early Dismissal (Parent Teacher Conferences)
December 13th- No School for students (Parent Teacher Conferences)

Arrival Options

There are two options when you drive your child to school. You can drive through the Express Drop lane, drop them off, and continue out of the loop. If you do not use the Express Drop, you must park in the lot and walk your child across the street. Please do not drive down the road in front of the building and drop your child off there.

Nurse's Notes

NEWS FROM THE NURSE

Upper Valley Smiles Dental Clinic Comes to HSS

Upper Valley Smiles Dental Program through APD came to HSS this week to provide dental screenings and treatment to students who signed up for the program. The Clinic saw over 30 students. If your child opted to participate in the Dental Clinic, an information sheet has gone home with your child. If the handout strongly recommends that your child be seen by a dentist immediately, and you do not have a dentist, please contact me for help.

2024 Summer EBT are now available: SUNBUCKS offered 11/15 - 12/15 and for families with children may be eligible for an additional $120 grocery benefits per child.

If you are currently receiving SNAP, Medicaid or TANF Cash and you are eligible for free/reduced priced school meals, you will automatically receive 2024 S-EBT benefits on a new S-EBT card and you do not need to complete this online process. Families will automatically receive the benefit if your child is enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP and the school meals in 2023 - 2024. Please visit https://nheasy.nh.gov/#/summer-ebt/start for more information.

NEED GEAR? Does your child need any winter gear? Send an email to me.

TEMPERATURE ANYONE? Are you in need of a thermometer?? Email me and I will send one home with your child.

Thank you for all the clothing donations! Your generosity is greatly appreciated, and the spare clothes will come in handy! I am still in need of pants for both boys and girls . . .

With many thanks,

Holly Maher, RN

hmaher@sau88.net

603-448-0618

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