Something to Yelle About

LOTS TO CELEBRATE

IN #HAYNation!

Hello from the Yelle.

What a great week was had in #HAYNation! From Vets coming in, to our Cheerleaders winning the New England's to our author presentations today; it was so amazing.

In the big picture above, each week, I use it as a way to highlight and show what we were able to accomplish during the week.

This week there was a lot to celebrate so I decided to put a bunch in our Big Picture! One, we have the best Cheerleaders in New England! #WayToGo Ladies! Two, Ms. Fine had students' relatives come in, who are veterans speak to her class about what it means to be a Veteran; what an honor it was to have them! Three, we had four amazing Mathemagicians honored at the School Committee meeting for having a perfect score on their 4th Grade Math MCAS last year; #WayToGo Boys! Then we have two groups of students pose with our Author, Mr. Eoin Colfer, who made two presentations to our students today, which was fabulous. His main message was to "Never give up on your small ideas for they could be turned into big and great books!" We then had a couple of students showing off their work to me, which again, I love showing smiles and impressive effort! And lastly, our #PositiveSignThursday montage highlights How Our Students Are On An Amazing Path Of Learning that might have twists and turns but our students are going to ride to sensational achievement!

These and the other pictures below that I have snapped throughout the week in and around the classrooms really do relay a story of what our students and teachers achieved this week. Please check them out below and all over our Instagram feed to help to tell the tremendous story we are writing this year.

Please check out the rest of the Newsletter for some important information including ...

Art To Remember Orders Due 11/17

HAY PTO Textile Drive Success

Norton Food Support Information

Wearing Sneakers in Wellness Class

HAY PTO Special Author Visit

Upcoming Calendar Events to Mark Your Own Calendar

SEPAC Holiday Shoppe

Community Events

Other PTO News

And much, much more ...

Please check it out.

Thanks; have a wonderful weekend; stay safe and well; enjoy,

Marty

Martin R. Geoghegan

Principal

Henri A. Yelle Elementary School

Saturday, November 15 – Holiday Craft Fair (see below)

Monday, November 17 – Art To Remember Orders Due (see below)

Thursday, November 20 – HAY PTO Meeting 6 PM in the Library

Wednesday, November 26 – HAY PTO Anything But A Backpack Day

Wednesday, November 26 – ½ Day 11:40 AM Dismissal for Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 27 & Friday, November 28 – No School – Thanksgiving Recess

Monday, December 8 – Term 1 Report Cards Come Home

Art To Remember reminders went home to you this week.

The last day to order is November 17th!

Please get your orders in for these unique and fantastic gifts!

Any questions, please contact Mrs. Kabat.

Thanks!

Wellness Class Footwear Reminder from Mrs. McCallister

As a reminder, students should wear sneakers on their Wellness days to ensure safety and full participation in class activities. Proper footwear allows students to move comfortably and safely during lessons. Please avoid boots, sandals, crocs, or other non-athletic shoes on these days. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students stay active and safe!

Hello Yelle Families:

The HAY Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) hopes all families are enjoying the school year. We are always trying to make this another senational experience for our students!

The PTO sponsors monthly meetings, which are usually held the third Thursday of each month from 6-7PM in the HAY Library. The meetings could be changed if there is a calendar conflict with a school vacation or holiday and are usually moved to the Wednesday before or after. You can view on the HAY Calendar on the NPS website.

We look forward to seeing returning parents along with new faces from our fourth grade families!

Come join the meetings to hear what’s happening in your child’s school, how you can help out by volunteering, or ways for you to share an idea!

Contact us at:

hayellepto@gmail.com

Like us on Facebook:

https://m.facebook.com/HAYPTO/

Our annual HAY PTO Anything But a Backpack Day is coming on November 26th!

Please start thinking about your most creative way to carry your stuff.

A flyer is below!

Such a fun tradition!

We collected 5000lbs of textiles in the drive last weekend which is our second highest total ever. The trailer will be back just after Memorial Day in the spring. Thanks to everyone that donated and if you missed the drive - please use the bin out back which is there all year round!

The HAY PTO with the Unlikely Book Store brought

Author Mr. Eoin Colfer to the Yelle for two special

assemblies on Friday, November 14th!

Mr. Colfer discussing his writing process, moving from ideas to books,

his novels, and his newest book, Firefox Moon.

We still have more copies of his book, which he signed, in the Main Office

if you would like to buy a copy of this book at a special price!

Thank you, Unlikely Story & HAY PTO!

We are looking for sponsors for our Event Day Boosterthon Glow Run Shirts

$50 for business name only

$100 for Business Logo

$200 for Large Logo and Logo on the back of the 5th grade yearbook

Venmo - @HenriA-YellePTO

Check - Made out to HAY PTO (sent to school)

Logo Files can be sent to hayellepto@gmail.com

Please see more great Pictures and what is happening in #HAYNation like these by going to Instagram at @HAYSchoolNorton -- Make sure you Follow Us and Tag Us in any Posts you want us to see!

Food Resources for Families

As you may have heard, many families across the country will be affected by the federal government’s decision not to use contingency funds to pay for November SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. Beginning Saturday, November 1, more than 1 million Massachusetts residents—including 277,000 school-aged children in 168,000 households—will not receive their SNAP benefits. SNAP payments will not resume until the federal government shutdown ends.

We understand how difficult this situation may be for many families, and we want to make sure everyone in our community knows that support is available right here in Norton.

Free Meals: Norton Public Schools continues to provide free breakfast and lunch for all students, every school day — no forms or questions asked.

Local Food Pantry: Cupboard of Kindness Food Pantry

120 Mansfield Ave., Norton, MA

(508) 285-3398 | cupboardofkindness.org

1st & 3rd Mondays, 4:30–6:30 PM

Parking opens at 3:30 PM

Need More Help?

Call Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333 (available in 180languages) or visit projectbread.org/foodsource-hotline.

Here is a helpful Town of Norton Food Resource flyer.

The Norton SEPAC Presents:

Lil’ Shopper’s Shoppe

Friday Dec. 5th

4:30-8:00pm LG School

38 Plain St.

Norton

Bring your children to shop for their friends and family in a festive

environment where they will learn to spend, budget, and save!!!

● Shopping

● Raffles

● Vendors on site

● Tons of Cheer!!!

Any Questions:

sepacnorton@gmail.com

We are writing from Boston Children’s Hospital about a special opportunity for 9-12 year old children to participate in a unique study on milk and childhood health.

Eligible children whose parents enroll them in the study will receive free milk deliveries for a full year and financial compensation for their time.

If you have any questions, please contact us at Milk.Study@childrens.harvard.edu.

Principal Martin R. Geoghegan

Past Newsletters can be found Here.

Website: https://www.norton.k12.ma.us/henri-a-yelle-elementary-school
Location: 64 West Main Street, Norton, MA, USA
Phone: 508-285-0190
Instagram: @HAYSchoolNorton