We had a wonderful first week of school! Our students spent time learning about our “Hatch Habits” and our school-wide expectations as well as getting to know their new teacher and classmates. Our custodians and teachers did an amazing job of preparing the school for a positive start. I am always in awe of the incredible community and learning environment we have here at Hatch. Many thanks to our PTO and parent volunteers for all their help in ensuring a smooth first week. At Hatch, we strive to make all 176 days of the school year count, please follow our Instructional Coach, @mspolleyhatch as she highlights instruction on twitter. Please look for the hashtags, #HatchTigers, #176strong, and #weCoach97 to see the journey of our students this year.
In order to keep you informed and connected to our amazing community, I will be sending a short message each week along with updates from our PTO. You can be on the lookout for this email each Friday.
On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, school will be in session from 8 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. Students who arrive after the 8:00 bell will be considered tardy. On Wednesdays, school will be in session from 8 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. Playground supervision in the morning begins at 7:50 a.m. Children should not arrive at school before then. However, we do ask that they be lined up when the bell rings at 7:57a.m. so they can be ready for the start of the day.
Please join us for the Hatch Curriculum Night on Wednesday, September 13th from 6:00-7:30pm. During our Curriculum Night you will have the opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and hear about the various learning experiences we have planned this year. There will be two sessions so that families with more than one child can attend each classroom presentation. Session A will run from 6:00-6:45 and Session B will run from 6:45-7:30. If you do not need to attend two classroom sessions, I highly recommend you visit our Library, Music, Art, PE, and Spanish teachers. We have an amazing fine arts team that would love to share their curriculum and programing information with you. We will also have our support staff available in the foyer by the main entrance to answer questions and provide information on the many resources we offer our students.
Last school year, District 97 adopted a new Social-Emotional curriculum called Second Step. This program teaches skills that strengthen students' ability to learn, have empathy, manage emotions, and solve problems. This program is a universal, classroom-based curriculum designed to increase students' school success and decrease problem behaviors by promoting social-emotional competence and self-regulation. Each Wednesday morning, starting next week, students will begin their day with the Second Step curriculum. You will be receiving an email each Wednesday that has activities and follow-up information that you can use at home to support what was learned in school.
We have a number of students with severe food allergies. Please be sure to put a note in your child’s lunchbox each day if their lunch is nut free so that they will have the option of sitting with their peers at the nut free table. Any time your child brings a snack, please be sure it is nut free. Snacks may not be shared. When possible, please plan for food free celebrations. Any food sent for distribution MUST be approved by our nurse 2 weeks in advance. Any food to share must be in a prepackaged container (nothing prepared at home can be served.)
Picture day will be September 8th. A flyer with more information will be coming home on Monday.
As is the case each year, I receive a multitude of emails and phone calls from parents during the first week. I am doing my best to prioritize the various needs and return each message as quickly as possible. Please know your message is important to me, and I will continue to work through the weekend to address concerns as quickly as possible. Thank you in advance for your patience. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our teachers, office staff, or support staff. We are looking forward to another fantastic year at Hatch!
PTO Reminders
Hatch After Hours (HAH) Early Bird registration for Session One of afterschool enrichment classes ends tonight (8/25). Early bird pricing is guaranteed through 9:00 p.m. Visit http://rageagencyconcept2.info/hah-registration/ Please note: regular registration for HAH Session One ends September 1.
Taste of Hatch Patch – Save the date for our Taste celebrating the Hatch Patch garden harvest. September 19, 5:30 p.m.We need a few more parents to manage this large event. Email [email protected] to join as a co-chair.
Hatch PTO Golf Outing – Sign up to play or as a sponsor for September 16 event.
The Hatch Student Green Team is for students in grades K-5 who would like to learn more about and participate in environmentally friendly and conscious activities. We meet once a month during the lunch hour. Activities include a used textiles drive, a gently used shoe drive, helping in the Hatch Patch and making crafts out of recyclable items. Sign up your child here. Or email [email protected] or [email protected] for more info. And ‘Like’ our Hatch Green Team Facebook page for updates.
Still Looking for Room Parents! Do you like parties and can delegate? Each Hatch classroom needs volunteer room parents.
Specifically looking for:
- Lead parent for: L'Heureux, Kemper, Brummel, Nikolakakis, DeLany, Kanavos, Lyles, Kruse, Quickery, Wrenn, Ficca
- Support parent #1 for: L’Heureux, Nikolakakis, Kanavos, Perkins, Kruse, Quickery,
Attend one of two short informational meetings in the cafeteria:
- Monday 9/11 8am (note AM)
- Tuesday 9/12 8pm note PM)
- You can sign up by emailing Marie Mensah at [email protected]
Hatch PTO needs the following volunteers to run school events in 2017-2018. Please contact Beth Sauers, VP of chairs at: [email protected].
Halloween Disco Event chair to lead a team of five co-chairs
Fun Fair Event co-chair for Hatch school indoor carnival
Hatch Patch 3 chairs for engaging kids, curriculum, or upkeep of our school PTO garden.
Hatch Orchard Chair a team of trained parents who keep our orchard functioning
Kids' Kreations Chair student artwork event with Hatch art teacher
Beach Party Chair this end of school party