Harlan Happenings

Hey Harlan families,

Can you believe September is already wrapping up? It flew by, but there’s so much to look forward to in October! This newsletter is packed with goodies—including an Academic Goal-Setting list you’ll definitely want to share with your student, plus family engagement events and important school activities to mark on your calendar.

• Thursday, Oct. 2 – Yom Kippur (School Closed)

• Tuesday, Oct. 7 – Produce Giveaway is back!

• Wednesday, Oct. 8 – Fall Picture Day

• Thursday, Oct. 9 – Bedtime Stories returns!

• Wednesday, Oct 15- Parent Advocacy Workshop

• Thursday & Friday, Oct. 16–17 – Parent-Teacher Conferences (Schools are Closed)

• Wednesday, Oct. 29 – Storybook Night 🎃📚

It’s going to be a busy and exciting month—we can’t wait to see you at these events!

In today’s economy, we can all benefit from adding a little extra fresh produce to our fridges. Thanks to the generosity of our community partner, Lutheran Community Services, all Harlan families are invited to pick up a pre-packed bag of fresh produce for your household. Distribution takes place on the first Tuesday of each month from 5:00–6:00 PM at the Harlan main entrance, beginning Tuesday, October 7th. While supplies last.

Did you know this is our 5th year of Bedtime Stories?! It’s such a hit—our students and families love it, and so do our cuddly friends! 🐻📚✨

Be sure to join our kickoff session on Thursday, October 9th! Zoom info below.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://bsd-k12-de-us.zoom.us/j/96798972794?pwd=m3boTFnYyEfIEy3h7nQE94uHfz475R.1

Meeting ID: 967 9897 2794

Passcode: 563486

As a small token of appreciation for all the hard work you do—getting your students to school on time, helping with homework, and supporting them so they’re ready to learn each day—our Community Schools team, in partnership with the Wilmington Learning Collaborative (WLC), will be serving donuts and beverages during in-person Parent Teacher Conferences. It’s our way of saying thank you for everything you do to keep Harlan students shining! 🌟

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Our Wicked-Themed Storybook Night is almost here—and you won’t want to miss it! Come meet Elphaba & Glinda and kick off your pre-Halloween celebration. Extra wear of costumes? Totally optional—but definitely encouraged! 🧙‍♀️✨

🍕 Schedule:

• 5:30–6:00 PM: Pizza served 🍕

• 6:00–7:00 PM: Photos, storytime, and crafts 📚🎨

It’s going to be a magical evening full of fun, laughter, and spooky storytelling—see you there!

We’ve put together 9 helpful tips to guide your students in setting academic goals. Goal setting is an important skill that helps students stay motivated, track their progress, and celebrate achievements along the way. With the right strategies, they’ll be able to take ownership of their learning and set themselves up for success all year long!

If you weren’t able to join us for Open House, no worries! 🎉 Check out the attached PDF slides to learn more about our school leadership team, our mission, what it means to be a Title I school, and so much more!

Field trips are around the corner, and we can’t make the magic happen without our amazing parent volunteers! ✨ If you’d love to join the fun and be part of your student’s adventure, chaperone packets are ready for you in the main office. Don’t miss the chance to create memories right alongside your student! 🚌📚🎉