Good Morning Families,
Reminder that today (Thursday, Oct. 5th) and Friday, Oct. 6th are 1/2 days. Harrison students will be dismissed at 12:10 and Waterford students dismissed at 12:15 on both days. Wishing you a wonderful day-Margaret Emery, Principal
The Harrison/Waterford PTO is looking for more Chili Cook-Off Contestants!
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu1GvL-AnFZFQ3l9sPwdtTwocktVL1R52XClRJIDV-AFiRtQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Subject: School Picture Reminder
Dear Families,
A friendly reminder that school pictures will be held on Thursday, September 28th for both Waterford Memorial and Harrison Elementary students.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Emery
Hope to see you at the first monthly meeting of the 2023-2024 school year! To join via Zoom: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/8649459287?pwd=eTu8kbUjBQ9JcInCZT8TXbSel3g3V9.1
We are thrilled to invite all families to our upcoming open house events. Join us on the dates below for an opportunity to explore your child's learning environment. What a great chance to foster strong connections between home and school, so please mark your calendars and come see the great things happening. We can't wait to welcome you!
Waterford Memorial Open House:
Sept. 6th from 5:30-6:30
Harrison Elementary Open House:
Sept. 13th from 5:30-6:30
Important Announcement: Bus Schedule Updated!🚌
Good Evening Families- Our bus garage is continuing to work on bus times. You may go onto the district webpage to find your child's latest bus schedule. https://www.msad17.org/
If you have questions, regarding your times please reach out to the bus garage.
WMS
Parent Drop Off - 9:00 - 9:15
Parent Pick Up - 3:15 - 3:25
HES
Parent Drop Off: 8:50 - 9:00
Parent Pick Up - 3:10 - 3:20
Harrison Music Concert
Third graders at HES designed their own islands! Check out some of their cool creations, including maps, 3D printed items, and travel brochures.
Harrison Families----you are invited to join us at school on Wednesday, May 31!
3rd graders are currently learning about fairy tales-to build community and incorporate engineering practices, some of the 6th graders participated in a "Three Little Pigs House Building Competition!"
Students were given materials and one section of tape to create a house that had to hold up to the big bad box fan (wolf). Was great seeing collaboration and teamwork!
VIP/Father Daughter Dance-see flyer for info.
HES Families: As we near the end of the school year, our PBIS team is asking for your feedback. We ask that you complete this 10 minute anonymous survey. We use this feedback to plan activities and Professional Development for next school year.
Harrison Families: https://www.pbisassessment.org/Anon/jWy106mL280
Even if you have completed the WMS survey, please also share feedback here-as each building is unique.
As a thank you to families who complete the survey, we are having a raffle for a gift card to Hannaford! Please complete this survey ( https://forms.gle/1fZNnGkKTiAmAwzE9 ) where you must tell the missing word from survey question #21 to enter the drawing.
Thank you for your feedback and support of positive behaviors in our school and community!
Update from the school nurse on increased illness and strep throat:
Third graders used the great weather today to get outside and plant the seedlings they have been growing as part of their science learning! #OutdoorLearning #Learn17 #ScienceInAction
FREE May Day Play Day-- Saturday May 13 at the High School-sponsored by Interact and Rotary Clubs.
Harrison Families: Notice of upcoming Spring testing
Information on basketball camp for grades 3rd-9th
Link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6n6FoqCcuoWydKBM5Bzf9QWJswu0o9y78f97sr-QzabNOkg/viewform
Hello Families! Any girls from 3rd to 6th grade looking to play a spring sport, Mrs. Mains is coaching Field hockey.
Practices will be on Thursdays and games are held on Sundays.
For more information, please email Mrs. Mains at ( a.mains@msad17.org ) as soon as possible. She needs numbers for t-shirt orders by 4/15 so they can have them for the first game on 4/30.
Students enjoyed being able to see their artwork on display this week at the Art Show! We have some talented artists at Harrison and Waterford!
HARRISON Spirit Week:
