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Family Update

Posted on November 1, 2024

Quote of the Week

“When we long for life without difficulties, remember that oaks grow strong in contrary winds, and diamonds are made under pressure.”

– Peter Marshall

Dear Families,

And just like that, it’s November!  The weather has been mild, and it looks like it will be nice weather for the Title 1 Fall Nature Walk!  Walnut Square is a Title 1 School, and I hope you’ll join us on Wednesday, November 6th for our Title 1 Fall Nature Walk followed by our Title 1 Annual Meeting beginning at 4:00 pm!   This is a great opportunity for Walnut Square Families and Pentucket Families to meet.  After the hike, families are invited to attend the Title 1 Annual Meeting that will be held in the Pentucker Lake library.  To sign up for the event, please click on this link:  https://forms.gle/EhYoPjwG1WnQkcHk9  Please note that we will begin the hike promptly at 4:00 to arrive back at Pentucket Lake School before the sun sets.

Thank you to for completing the Walnut Square’s Fall 2024 Family Feedback survey.  If you haven’t completed it yet, please take a moment to complete this brief, ten-question survey.  Your valuable feedback is greatly appreciated and shared with staff, Site Council, and PTO to improve Walnut Square School by celebrating success, identifying educational needs, and helping decision-making regarding the development of next year’s School Improvement Plan.  Your input will play a significant role and is very much appreciated!  I plan on closing the survey tomorrow so I can share the data with you all!   Please click here to complete the survey. 

The Haverhill Boys and Girls Club is hosting an afterschool Kids Club at Walnut Square.  Please click on the flyer below for more details and contact information if you are interested in enrolling your child.

As with all family updates, this will be posted on our school website,https://walnutsquare.haverhill-ps.org/ and sent to you via Parent Square 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.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely, 

Jen Rubera 

Principal

ATTENDANCE MATTERS:  SHOWING UP TOGETHER 

Thank you for your continued commitment to building the habit of daily school attendance with your child.  Click on the graphic to enlarge it to see the daily attendance rates for the month.

 

PTO NEWS

The Walnut Square School PTO (Parent Teacher Organization):  The PTO is a group of families, educators, and Walnut Square Alumni who work together to raise funds to plan enrichment activities and purchase resources to support students. 

SITE COUNCIL NEWS 

School Site Council:  The Site Council is a balanced group of educators, families, and community members who meet monthly.

HOME/SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

Join Parent Square!  

Technology:  Please click here to learn more and sign up for the Device Waiver Fee:  https://www.haverhill-ps.org/technology/device-waiver-fee/

Mark Your Calendar!  **Subscribe to our Google Calendar!  

November 2024  

  • Tue 11/5 • No School Students Only-Election Day/Staff PD
  • Mon 11/4 • PTO and Site Council Meeting 5:00-6:00 PTO Meeting/ 6:30-7:30 Site Council Meeting
  • Wed 11/6 • Title 1 Nature Walk (4:00 pm) and Title 1 Annual Meeting (4:30 pm)  at Pentucket Lake School
  •  Mon 11/11 • No School-Veterans Day
  • Wed 11/13 • Picture Retakes
  • Fri 11/22 • PreK-8 Marks Close 1st Trimester
  •  Wed 11/27 • Early Release- Dismissal is at 11:35 am
  •  Thu 11/28 – Fri 11/29 • No School- Thanksgiving Holiday Recess

December 2024

  •  Mon 12/2 • PreK-8 Report Cards Issued 1st Trimester
  •  Mon 12/23 – Wed 1/1 • No School-Winter Recess

Early Release Dates: 

  • On Early Release Days, student dismissal time is 11:35 am.
    • Wednesday, November 27th 
    • Friday, December 20th
    • Wednesday, January 8th
    • Wednesday, March 12th
    • Wednesday, April 9th 
    • Friday, May 23rd 

District and Community Updates: