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Dear Families,

Thank you to all of our families for helping make the morning arrival run smoothly each day. I’d like to offer a quick reminder that for everyone’s safety, drivers should stay in their vehicles while in the drop-off lane. When cars are left unattended, it creates traffic back-ups and unsafe conditions for students.

On days that it is raining, students should enter through the outside gym door, where staff are ready to greet them. Families are welcome to say their goodbyes at the gym door before heading out.

As a reminder, families should not enter the building unless signing in at the main entrance to attend a meeting or serve as a volunteer. We appreciate your support in keeping our school safe and ensuring that our morning routines run smoothly for everyone.

Warmly,
Kolby Snellenberger
Principal

November 14th, 2025 - School Picture Retakes - from 8:30 to 9:30 AM
November 15th, 2025 - Cardboard Challenge - 2:00-4:00 PM - HIA Gym
November 24th - 28th, 2025 (Fall Break) - No School - Please plan accordingly

Dear Families,

This is a reminder that the new Village Green bus route will begin on November 3. Please note that updates have also been made to the Red and Blue routes in connection with this change.

If you have not yet received your student’s updated transportation schedule, please contact the Transportation Department at transportation@ewsd.org.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

Sincerely,

EWSD Transportation Department

Mr. McQuade and I took full advantage of the beautiful weather we had earlier this year. He taught students lacrosse basics, while I got K-1 students on bikes. It was a pleasure watching kids gain confidence and hearing them say things like, “I can do it”! A big thanks to all the families that were able to send kids in with helmets.

As the weather gets colder, we plan to spend more time in the gym together. Students have learned about rules, expectations, and routines to make activities run smoothly. This week we taught kids a striking game called Gagaball and a throwing activity called Monsterball.

Please continue to send students in with sneakers on PE days and reach out to us anytime.

Thanks,

Mr. McQuade & Mr. B.

Hiawatha students will be learning about the Global Cardboard Challenge during library classes next week! They will watch a video about Caine’s Arcade to explore design, creativity, and the power of imagination. After that, students will sketch their own plans for something they’d like to build out of cardboard.

Please join the PTO and other Essex Junction families for our annual Cardboard Challenge — a fun, hands-on event for all ages. Come out and enjoy time with your friends and neighbors!

Event Details

When: Saturday, November 15
Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
Where: Hiawatha Gym

What to Bring

Start saving cardboard to bring for yourself — and a little extra to share!
Because of space limitations, the school cannot store cardboard in the shed this year. We’re asking families to bring enough to share, and any leftover materials will be recycled after the event. When you arrive for the event, you can pull right up to the gym door to drop-off your cardboard.

What the School Will Provide

Scissors

Cardboard cutters

Packing tape

Markers

Glue sticks

Taryn Hennebicque

Hiawatha PTO Co-President

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