Something To Yelle About

A FANTASTIC FULL WEEK OF

LEARNING IN #HAYNation!

Hello from the Yelle.

We had a full, five-day week of school this week, and it was fantastic! You wouldn't have thought that these amazing kiddos hadn't had a full week of school in about a month. They rose to the occasion as they always seem to do. They make me so proud as their principal.

As I try to do each week, I use the big picture above to tell the story of the week in pictures for us here at the Yelle.

This week the Big Picture highlights a bunch of smiling pictures I had in this week's roll of about 900 shots. From Read Across America Day, to NHS students doing projects with our kids, to a healthy treat in the cafeteria, to more Honey Dew trips across the street, there was so much to smile about. There are a few pictures from the Dew, students proud of their work, one enjoying the cafeteria treat, and this week's #PositiveSignThursday message of how We Are Ready To SPRING Forward! And boy are we! Don't forget to set your clocks ahead, as we head into some 60-degree weather next week. We definitely CAN'T Wait!

These and the other pictures below in and around the classrooms really do relay a story of the incredible accomplishments 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 ...

NMS Roof Project Virtual Community Forum

Yelle School Morning Intramurals Sign-Ups

Upcoming ELA MCAS Dates

NPS STEAM Showcase Event March 19

Important Upcoming Calendar Events to Mark Your Own Calendar

HAY PTO Spring Scholastic Book Fair Coming Soon

Community Events

Open To All Providence B's Star Wars Night

Champions Summer Camp Registration

And much, much more ...

Please check it out.

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

Marty

Martin R. Geoghegan

Principal

Henri A. Yelle Elementary School

Wednesday, March 11 – NMS Roof Virtual Community Forum (see below)

Wednesday, March 18 – Districtwide PD Day ½ Day – 11:40 AM Dismissal

Thursday, March 19 – NPS STEAM Showcase (flier below)

Wednesday, March 25 – Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences – 5 to 7:45 PM

Thursday, March 26 – Elementary Parent-Teacher Conference ½ Day – 11:40 AM Dismissal

Thursday, March 26 – Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences – 12 Noon to 6 PM

Thursday, March 26 – HAY PTO Meeting – 6 PM in the Library

Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1 – 5th Grade ELA MCAS

Thursday, April 2 and Friday, April 3 – 4th Grade ELA MCAS

Wednesday, April 8 – Districtwide PD Day ½ Day – 11:40 AM Dismissal

Thursday, April 16 – Yelle Spring Picture Day

Virtual Community Forum: Norton Middle School Roof

Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Webinar ID: 926 9656 9819

Passcode: 280790

Join via audio: +1 646 931 3860

Dr. Jennifer O'Neill | Superintendent of Schools

Sign up information for the morning clubs being offered at the HAY

HAY School Intramurals

The HAY School Intramurals will again be offering a variety of physical activities for the students to try before school in the gymnasium. Families will need to provide transportation to the school on intramural days.

Sign-ups are open until capacity is reached (30 students per session).

****Students can sign up for only one intramural session****

Mon/Wed (3/9-4/15) 7:20 am-8:10 am with Ms. Browne/Mrs. Gomes Google Form Sign Up

OR

Tues/Thurs (3/10-4/16) 7:20 am-8:10 am with Mr. Dufresne/Mr. Williams Google Form Sign Up .

If your child receives a spot you will receive an e-mail confirmation with more details.

If you have any questions, please get in touch directly with the teachers involved with the particular session you are asking about.

Mondays/Wednesdays -- Ms. Browne and Mrs. Gomes

Tuesdays/Thursdays -- Mr. Dufresne and Mr. Williams

Just A Reminder:

This Wednesday, March 4th, is a Half-Day with an

11:40AM Early Dismissal for all Yelle students

for a districtwide PD Day.

Please Mark Your Calendars!

The Norton Community STEAM Showcase!

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The event will be held on March 19, 2026, hosted by the Norton STEAM Advisory Committee. Our goal is to develop partnerships that will benefit both you and our students.

This networking and showcase event will include:

• Students & teachers showcasing STEAM activities from classes and clubs

• Local businesses and organizations showcasing their careers with activities

• HS and MS students exhibiting work from classes and extracurricular activities

• Students, families, and other community members attending

Date: Thursday March 19, 2026

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Location: Norton High School

Yelle Spring 2026 MCAS Schedule

Our 2026 ELA MCAS administration starts on Tuesday, March 31, and then

Wednesday, April 1, for our 5th Grade students, and then

Thursday, April 2, and Friday, April 3rd for our 4th Grade students.

You may not believe this but our students like our MCAS Days.

How might you ask?

Well, our students start their day with a morning Recess, then a Snack, then a couple of hours

set up for testing, then an Afternoon Recess and Lunch, with their Special happening in the

afternoon.

It's a day we just ask for our students to take their time and give their best effort.

That's all we ask.

Other than the testing, the day is very nice for them.

Please just wish your kids to do their best on those days.

That is all we ask.

Any questions, please let me know.

Grade 4

ELA Day 1 on Thursday 4/2

ELA Day 2 on Friday 4/3

Math Day 1 on Thursday 5/7

Math Day 2 on Friday 5/8

STE on Tuesday 5/12

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/

Look out for information on HAY PTO Spring Scholastic Book Fair

coming soon!

During Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences as well as in-school days!

Fliers coming soon ...

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!

Tickets are officially on sale for Norton High School's annual musical: Freaky Friday! In this heartfelt and comedic musical, an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies and have just one day to put things right again.

Performances are March 6th at 7pm, March 7th at 7pm, and March 8th at 2pm. Purchase tickets at the link below or at the door (cash only).

https://gofan.co/app/school/MA22190

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