Something To Yelle About

A GREAT ONE-DAY WEEK OF

LEARNING IN #HAYNation!

Hello from the Yelle.

Not the way anyone planned it, but we made it through our one day of learning this week.

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 just some of the learning that I caught today. There are students supporting each other, reading, writing out their thinking as they solve problems, presenting, having fun in Wellness, and creating in Library. Then in the center I was able to grab a couple of this week's #PositiveSignThursday (on Friday) message of There Was SNOW Way We Couldn't See You For Another Day! It was great to be able to see our students and their smiling faces today. It was the perfect way to go into the weekend.

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 ...

Next Week's Half Day On Wednesday

MCAS Dates

NPS STEAM Showcase Event

Important Upcoming Calendar Events to Mark Your Own Calendar

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 4 – Districtwide PD Day ½ Day – 11:40 AM Dismissal

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

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/

On Friday, February 13, our HAY PTO hosted very special games

of BINGO at the end of the school day!

Our PTO handed out nearly 50 prizes

for students from BINGO.

Our HAY PTO did all the organizing, setting-up, taking down,

and putting it on for our kids!

It is always a great way to kick-off the Vacation!

BINGO!

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

We’re excited to offer a new series of workshops and classes at The Rhode Island Computer Museums’ new Learning Lab at 1051 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852!

Our 90 minute STEAM workshops will run during MLK and February vacation weekends for students ages 8-13.

Our Six week STEAM and Photography classes begin at the end of January.

Workshop Dates: January 17th-19th, February 14th-15th, 21st-22nd

Class Dates: Starting the week of January 31

Schedule: Complete workshop and class details and registration information are available via the link below..

REGISTER HERE
Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly.

Questions? Simply reply to this email or reach us at sol@ricomputermuseum.org. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our new space!

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