Something to Yelle About

YET ANOTHER AWESOME WEEK IN #HAYNation!

Hello from the Yelle.

Another incredible week was had in #HAYNation! We are actually at the end of the month. It is unreal to think that we will be turning the calendar page to October already next week. Everyone is doing such a sensational job each and every day; I could not be more proud.

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.

We have a group picture of some young men who had their #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay celebration with Dr. O'Neill, our Superintendent of Schools, who spent the day with us at the Yelle on Monday. Then there is the group shot next to them, where 4th Graders were showing off their wands that they made to go with their class read of Harry Potter. On the top row, there is a student showing her thinking on her whiteboard as her teacher walks around checking for understanding. This is one of my favorite things that we do. Then there is a picture of some 5th Grade Band students "unboxing" their instruments as 5th Grade Band started this week with Mr. Dufresne. And then a double Thumbs-Up for Learning; love it! The bottom row has students working diligently, two students engaged in a "Think-Pair-Share" activity, and finally a group of students displaying our #PositiveSignThursday message for this first week of the season exclaiming how they Fall for Learning, and these kids are all doing a sensational job at that!

These and the other pictures below that I have snapped throughout the week in and around the classrooms really do relay a story of the incredible relational 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 ...

HAY PTO Chateau Night

NPS Combined Elementary Schools School Council Opportunity

HAY PTO Special Author Visit

Upcoming Calendar Events to Mark Your Own Calendar

Community Events

Other PTO News

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

Thursday, October 9 – HAY PTO Night at Chateau (info below)

Monday, October 13 – Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day – No School

Thursday, October 16 – HAY PTO Meeting at 6PM in the Library

Tuesday, October 21 – HAY PTO In-School Scholastic Book Fair Day with 4th Grade

Tuesday, October 21 – Combined Norton Elementary Schools Council Meeting (info below)

Wednesday, October 22 – HAY PTO In-School Scholastic Book Fair Day with 5th Grade

Wednesday, October 22 – Parent-Teacher Conferences 5 to 7:45PM (More info to come)

Thursday, October 23 – ½ Day PTC Day 11:40AM Dismissal

Thursday, October 23 – Parent-Teacher Conferences 12 Noon to 6PM

Wednesday, October 29 – ½ Day PD Day 11:40AM Dismissal

Thursday, October 30 – Yelle Fall Picture Re-Takes

Are you interested in getting involved with your child’s education in another way besides PTA or fundraising?

Would you like to be more engaged in the academic aspects and decision-making that shape your child’s school experience at the elementary level?

If so, we encourage you to consider joining the Norton Public Schools Combined Elementary School Council (also called a School Improvement Council).

What is a School Council?

By Massachusetts law, every public school is required to have a School Council made up of parents, teachers, the principal, and community members. The law outlines four major areas of responsibility:

1. Adopting educational goals for the school that align with district policies and state performance standards.

2. Identifying the educational needs of students attending the school.

3. Reviewing the annual school building budget.

4. Formulating and monitoring the School Improvement Plan.

What does the Council do?

The Norton Elementary School Council will focus on school improvement rather than fundraising. Together, we will:

• Develop the Combined Elementary School Improvement Plan aligned with the new District Improvement Plan.

• Review student learning data, including MCAS results, and discuss strategies to support growth.

• Explore ways to strengthen teaching and learning across the three elementary schools (J.C. Solomonese, L.G. Nourse, and H.A. Yelle).

• Discuss curriculum ideas, parent involvement opportunities, and ways to improve school climate and student success.

Meeting Details

• First Meeting: Tuesday, October 21, at 6:00 PM (held virtually)

• Ongoing Schedule: Every other month, with additional meetings as needed

• Who Can Join: Parents, teachers, and at least one community member — all voices are welcome!

Whether you’re ready to commit as a representative or would simply like to attend and learn more, we’d love to have you.

👉 To express interest or join the first meeting, please email mgeoghegan@norton.k12.ma.us.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to play a direct role in shaping the future of our Norton elementary schools.

Hello Yelle Families:

The HAY Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) hopes all families had a great Summer vacation. We are looking forward to another senational school year!

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/

The HAY PTO will be hosting a night at

the Chateau in Norton on Thursday,

October 9th!

Be On The Lookout for Information Coming Home Soon!

Mark Your Calendars -- 10/9!

The HAY PTO with the Unlikely Book Store are bringing

Author Mr. Eoin Colfer to the Yelle for a special

assembly on Friday, November 14th!

Mr. Colfer will be discussing writing,

his novels, and his newest book, Firefox Moon.

More Information will be coming soon about pre-ordering

a copy of this book at a special price.

Be on the lookout for ordering!

Students will be able to purchase ice cream treats in the cafeteria for $1 cash.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact

Mr. Mike Vacarro

DDS Norton Public Schools

Chartwell's

508.285.0150

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!

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts will be hosting a Webex Webinar Keeping Kids Safe and Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood Presentation for Parents. The webinar will take place on the evening of Wednesday, October 22nd at 6:30 pm in a partnership between the United States Attorney’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations Digital Forensics/Child Exploitation/Cyber Crime Unit. The registration flyer is attached. Advanced registration is required.

Click Here For the Link to Register.

Join us this Fall for our Tennis clinic!

Students in grade 4 - 8 are welcome.

The clinic will run for 5 weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting 9/9.

The clinic runs from 3:30 to 5:00 each session.

*Ms. Murphy will be meeting the middle school players to transport their bags. Then they will walk together to the tennis courts.

*The HAY players will meet at the courts at 3:30.

You can use this link to register, or the QR code on the poster attached

https://forms.gle/MBrK7sCJatV5yYMz8

The cost is $20 per session, or $190 for 10 sessions.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

You can email me at kerrimurphy@norton.k12.ma.us, or call/text me at 781-428-4629

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