The Hiawatha Buzz!

Dear Hiawatha Community,

Today your child will bring home their very own Hiawatha t-shirt! We encourage students to wear their t-shirts any time to show school spirit. Faculty and staff often celebrate by wearing them on Fridays!

We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday for our Open House. We will begin in the gym at 6:00 pm with a welcome and classroom visits will follow afterwards. This is a time to meet the faculty, explore your child's classroom and see what they have been up to in their classroom. Make sure you visit our teachers in the library, music room, art room and PE!

Have a great weekend,

Katherine

* September 26th - Open House from 6:00 - 7:00 PM

* October 10, 2024 Inservice - NO SCHOOL

* October 11, 2024 Yom Kippur/Dashain - NO SCHOOL

Hello Hiawatha!

My name is Porchea and I am the Coordinator of Equity and Inclusion at Essex High School. This year I will be hosting a space for all students to celebrate who they are, share their stories, build community and discover the rich histories, art and traditions of Black, Brown and Indigenous communities.

If your child may be interested, please fill out this google form!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at ptipton@ewsd.com.

Thank you!

Porchea

Welcome back, everyone! I am so excited to embark on my eighth year at Hiawatha. Please check out this year's welcome letter and my classroom website for additional updates and photos throughout the school year. You can also check my YouTube channel for virtual art lessons and ideas.

Hiawatha artists are beginning the school year with creativity and mindfulness. We have spent the last few weeks sharing about ourselves through symbols in our art and examining what it looks, feels, and sounds like to be safe, kind, and curious in the art room.

This week, students are beginning their first painting project. All students celebrate International Dot Day by making a mark and seeing where it takes them. Kindergarten artists are also exploring the art element of line. First-grade artists will study abstract art and concentric shapes through abstract pioneers like Wassily Kandinsky. Although second—and third-grade artists are exploring different subjects, both grades are currently examining Heather Galler's artwork. Stay tuned for these vibrant masterpieces.

She/Her

Art Educator

Hiawatha School

Room B2/ext. 7765

cgengras@ewsd.org
(802) 881-8885

The Playground Meetup was a big success, thanks to everyone who came out!

Social Media

Did you know that Hiawatha has five different social media pages? We have our own Hiawatha PTO page where we share event information, give meeting reminders and keep you up to date on school goings on.

Each grade has their own, parent run Facebook page too. In these groups you can connect with other parents, ask questions and share relevant community information. This is a great way to set up play dates too!

If you’re a member, please invite fellow parents. If you’re not a member click on the links to request to join.

Kindergarten group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/ycNo7HXrF8RNDnwc/?mibextid=K35XfP

First Grade group:

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/iQx9VYFDdx8fb5in/?mibextid=K35XfP

Second Grade Group:

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/bg4VVEz1QwAnDwHo/?mibextid=K35XfP

Third Grade Group:

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/yRFupomVWtVHDfs2/?mibextid=K35XfP

Upcoming Events:

PTO Meeting, 10/8, 6 PM

The Cardboard Challenge, 10/19, 1-3 PM

Ashley Arcovitch

Hiawatha PTO President

***VERY IMPORTANT ***

Please make sure to include Ms. Michelle, our Office Manager, in all communications regarding attendance or change in after school plan for the day, she is who does attendance for the school, not the teachers. Teachers may be absent, or may not get to email to pass your message on to her. Please remember to include the reason why your student is going to be absent.

Please be sure to let Michelle know before 7:30 AM if your child is going to miss school.

There are many ways to contact her regarding your student's attendance or change in after-school plan.

1. NEW Email for Michelle is hiawathaoffice@ewsd.org

2. Call the Attendance line at 802-857-7007 (for Attendance only)

3. Call Michelle at 802-878-1384

4. Go to our website and click on the Report an Absence button.

*** If you need to make a change to your student's after-school plan, please contact Michelle directly before 2:00 PM (1PM on Wednesdays) on any given day. ***

Please click the link below 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. If needed, there is a print option. The menu can also be found on our website :-)

Menu

Email: hiawathaoffice@ewsd.org