Mary Hogan Family Newsletter

Dear Mary Hogan Families,

As we head into break, I find myself thankful for many aspects of our learning community.

• I am thankful for the teachers, staff, and families.
• I am thankful for the community members who made this week a smashing success - with the end of 5th grade climbing, volunteers in many classes, and Everybody Wins volunteers.
• I am thankful to have seen the 5th graders act in Romeo and Juliet at Town Hall Theater; it was a complete gift to see how courageous they were and how much they have grown over the 5 years I have known them.
• I am thankful for the preschoolers who offered to include me in their hair salon, for their openness to including a grown up in their imaginative plan.
• I am thankful for the community member who reached out, despite having no connections to Mary Hogan, to offer new and creative ways she could help.
• I am thankful for Miss Tricia for her library lunches and poetry club.
• I am thankful for the kitchen staff and students who helped create a delicious meal on Thursday - and every day.

Be well,

Jen

Monday 11/27 - Return to school from break

Thursday 11/30 - 5.45-7pm - Math Night - We hope to see you there!

Sunday 12/3 - UVM Men's Hockey game vs. UMass Lowell - MESA Fundraiser (see below)

Tuesday 12/5-Thursday 12/7 - Book Fair at Mary Hogan!

Wednesday 12/6 - Early Release Day at 11.30 (preschool), 12.35 (k-5)

Your school counselors, in collaboration with Julie, our dedicated Title 1 Parent and Family Liaison, are excited to announce an upcoming event planned for this spring, tentatively scheduled for March. We have a range of intriguing and relevant topics in mind, but we value your input in selecting the focus for this event. Kindly take a moment to visit the Counselor Connection: Family Night form to share your feedback as soon as possible. We are excited to connect with you all soon, centered around the topic that gains the most votes.

In the art studio, students are focused on exploring new materials and techniques! Kindergarten practiced using scissors, glue and drawing supplies to create collage art. 1st grade tried out mindful marble drawing and created colorful watercolor paintings. In 2nd through 5th grade, the painting center opened and students are exploring and inventing ways to use available materials to create original artwork.

We had a fabulous All School Meeting, led by 4th grade. They helped us learn about the importance of mindfulness and taught us a new greeting. We heard a poem that traced rights and responsibilities across U.S. history - when rights were denied and when they were given. And, we were challenged to take part in the Kindness Bingo. The bingo board came home with your child(ren) today. See how many bingos you all can get!

The Book Fair is coming back to Mary Hogan on 12/5-12/7. We hold a Scholastic Book Fair each year to provide students a chance to access books as well as raise money that benefits students and teachers at Mary Hogan. We are looking for some volunteers to help staff the fair. You can sign up here to help (or with the button below).

Your child(ren) came home with a Mary Hogan Spirit Wear Flyer today and the sale is on! Here is the 3 page flyer you may find helpful if you are interested in ordering items!

Want to know more about the Volunteer Process? Check out more information HERE.