Family Update

Posted on October 13, 2023

Dear Families,

I hope everyone enjoyed the day off on Monday!  While it seems to rain every weekend, I am grateful for the nice weather during the week so our Superstars can get outside for recess and PE!  I also want to extend my appreciation and gratitude to the PTO for organizing a fall clean up outside the school yards on Thursday afternoon.  The school yard looks amazing spruced up, and I can’t wait to see the pollinator friendly blooms that come up next spring!  

We have another Title 1 event coming up next week with Pentucket Lake and JG Whittier- the Sunset Nature Walk Around Lake Pentucket on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 5:30-6:30 pm!  Join us for an evening hike around the Lake Pentucket trail while enjoying the beautiful sunset (weather permitting). This is a great opportunity for Walnut Square Families and Pentucket Families to meet. After the hike, families will receive information and tips to experience nature as a family. This event will be held rain or shine, so proper dress and footwear are highly recommended! The trail is 1.1 miles long, and carriages and bikes are not recommended as it is a hiking trail. Please leave pets at home. Please e-mail Jen Rubera at jrubera@haverhill-ps.org if you have any questions.  You can RSVP here:  https://forms.gle/GF9LQNMU6zXivbU6A.  Please RSVP by Sunday, October 15th.  

Thank you to all who have donated to “Sock”tober!   Walnut Square is partnering with Veterans Northeast Outreach Center to provide new packages of socks and toiletries to veterans.  From October 1-31st, Walnut Square is collecting the following items: 

  • New, unopened packages of socks 
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Soap
  • Deodorant
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Dental floss

Thank you for your help and support in partnering with this amazing community organization!  

During morning drop off, there is a specific area on North Ave. (between the signs) for parents to drop off their students.  Please note, this is not a place to park.  It is a place where families can pull up, and students are able to exit the cars safely.  If you’d like to park and stay to watch our morning routine, please park on North Ave. outside of this zone or on one of the side streets.  Thank you for your attention to this matter.  

As with all family updates, this will be posted on our school website, https://walnutsquare.haverhill-ps.org/ and sent to you via School Messenger and Remind.  In addition to the Walnut Square School website, you can also “like” our Facebook page, Walnut Square Elementary School, follow us on Instragram, @walnutsquaresuperstars, and/or follow my channel on YouTube, @jenrubera, to get updates and see all of the fun and learning taking place at Walnut Square!   Please contact me if you have any questions.    Thank you! 

Sincerely, 

Jen Rubera 

Principal

District and Community Notices/Resources

PTO News

The Dollar Fundraiser was due today.  If you forgot to return it, please return it to school on Monday.  Thank you!  

Here are copies of the handouts you will receive with an envelope: 

 

Technology Updates 

Grade 1 and 2 students, please bring your Chromebooks and chargers with you to school if you haven’t done so. If you have lost or misplaced your charger, you may purchase a new one for $39.00.  Please contact Mrs. Greene if you have any questions.  

HPS has chosen School Device Coverage (SDC) to insure the Chromebooks that students have been issued. The cost of coverage for the year is $20 and includes accidental damage, loss, fire, and theft. Families have the option to sign up during the month of September:  

https://www.haverhill-ps.org/technology/device-insurance/.  This information is also posted on the Parent and Student Resources page and the HPS Technology page.  For a copy of the HPS Student Device Policy, please click here:  HPS Student Device Policy English  HPS Student Device Policy Spanish.  

 

Mark Your Calendar!

  • Friday, October 13th:  PTO Dollar Fundraiser Due 
  • Wednesday, October 18th:  Title 1 Fall Nature Walk with Pentucket Lake and JG Whittier 
  • Thursday, October 19th:  District Site Council Training 
  • Wednesday, October 25th:  K-8 Progress Reports Issued 
  • Wednesday, October 25th:  Early Release (Dismissal is at 11:35 am) 
  • Wednesday, October 25th: PTO Meeting 
  • Wednesday, October 25th: Site Council Meeting 5:00-6:00 pm at HHS Library 
  • Thursday October 26th:  PreK-8 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-5:30 pm 
  • Friday, October 27th:  Pumpkin Day/Pumpkin Parade